Topic
Parliamentary Procedure
9,520 speeches · 1,565 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 955 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 548 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 403 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 403 |
| 5 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 359 |
| 6 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 333 |
| 7 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 286 |
| 8 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 257 |
| 9 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 210 |
| 10 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 179 |
Speeches
9,520 on this topic- 9 September 2025 Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe take the Chair. The House agreed to the proposal, after which Hon. Chanaka Madugoda left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe assumed it. Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (Continued) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC clarified that public officers travelling abroad privately must obtain prior leave and approvals under Section 12 of the Establishments Code, while official travel requires ministry or departmental authorization. In the context of the Sri Lanka–UAE Agreement, he criticized reported attendance by Sri Lankan officials at a media event in Israel amid the Gaza conflict, arguing it could imply state legitimacy or support. He urged the Government to oppose Israel’s actions in Gaza and to investigate who attended the event and under what authorization. Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates on Investment Promotion and Protection Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly indicated that he had another question to raise. The provided excerpt does not include the substance of the question or any related policy, legislative, or procedural issue. Procedural and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 91(1), citing the sub judice rule barring debate on matters pending before court. He argued that the fourth question on the Order Paper related to a matter before court and noted that government members often decline to answer opposition questions on the same basis. Procedural and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary K. Kader Masthan stated that three questions he had raised under Standing Order 27(2) had not been answered despite an assurance that replies would be provided within two weeks. He requested, citing parliamentary privileges, that the relevant Ministers provide the responses promptly and asked the Speaker to ensure arrangements are made for this. Procedural and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka stated that questions regarding vehicles reviewed by the former Ministry of Resettlement around 2014 require divisional-level information. He noted that the Resettlement portfolio has since been divided among several ministries, including Defence and Parliamentary Affairs, and requested additional time to obtain the necessary details. Procedural and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, sought permission to intervene, stating that the matter was important. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was set out in the quoted speech. Oral Question: Government Schools in Eastern Province - Teacher Vacancies (Q.1112/2025) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition briefly noted that the matter under discussion was important. No specific proposal, question, or policy position was elaborated in the provided remarks. Oral Question: Government Schools in Eastern Province - Teacher Vacancies (Q.1112/2025) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A. H. M. H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary A one-month extension was requested to answer the question raised in Parliament. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Lands in Anuradhapura District Leased Out for Development (Q.1241/2025) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan formally posed a question to the House. No substantive details of the question or related issue are included in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Lands in Anuradhapura District Leased Out for Development (Q.1241/2025) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka JJB AI summary The Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka raised an issue concerning the staffing of the relevant district offices. The intervention appears to seek clarification or action on personnel arrangements at district level, though no further details are provided in the excerpt. Oral Question: Housing Schemes and NHDA Land Allocation (Q.?/2025) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB AI summary A special Cabinet paper covering 28 items, including the matter raised by the Hon. Member, is being prepared. Action will be taken after Cabinet approval is obtained. Oral Question: Disabled Military Personnel - Reliefs/Allowances Provided (Q.1118/2025) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena stated that no specific deadline could be given for issuing the appointments because the required approval was outside their control. He said the appointments would be issued as soon as approval is received and that efforts would be made to obtain it quickly. Oral Question: Appointment of Directors to Road Development Authority (Q.?/2025) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan ITAK AI summary Asked the Deputy Minister to specify the expected timeframe for completing or resolving the matter under discussion, requesting an indication in months or days. Oral Question: Appointment of Directors to Road Development Authority (Q.?/2025) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena stated that the delay in absorption was due to pending approval from the Department of Management Services. He said appointments and absorption could proceed once the Scheme of Recruitment is approved. Oral Question: Appointment of Directors to Road Development Authority (Q.?/2025) Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. H.G.C.S. Kumara of Bodhi Pihituwala, Horampella, Minuwangoda. Petitions Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. Wijesiri Basnayake JJB AI summary Presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. R.P.M. Rajapaksha of No. 29, Desiwali Uyana, Ilukwela, Weuda, for consideration under parliamentary procedure. Petitions Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. H.P.F. Seneviratne of No. 40, Kotaligoda, Manikdivela. Petitions Read →
- 9 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika presented the reports of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection on the Conciliation (Civil and Commercial Disputes) Bill and the National Audit (Amendment) Bill. Both reports, relating to Bills referred to the Committee, were ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Tabled and Committee Reports Read →