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- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake criticised proposed vehicle allocations, arguing that Sri Lanka’s public institutions already have excessive government vehicles and that importing or allocating 2,000 more, particularly to MPs, would undermine public confidence in reform efforts. He urged proper use of official facilities, including the Speaker’s residence, and questioned public expenditure in areas such as Railway overtime payments and stalled projects. He also cited concerns from the National Construction Association about continuing institutional corruption and the decline in the construction sector’s contribution to GDP, calling for funds and attention to be redirected to substantive governance and economic problems. Debate: Customs Ordinance, Excise Regulation, Finance Act Order, and Construction Industry Development Act (Continued) Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order challenging another Member’s allegation of corruption exceeding one billion dollars. He questioned whether the claim was being made responsibly, asked what evidence supported it, and disputed the implication that a minister known to oppose corruption would engage in such conduct. Debate: Customs Ordinance, Excise Regulation, Finance Act Order, and Construction Industry Development Act (Continued) Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna raised a point of order challenging Hon. Nalin Bandara’s claim that only 16,000 MT of paddy had been purchased. He stated that the latest report showed purchases exceeding 25,000 MT through more than 140 buying points nationwide, and said previously damaged stores were being rehabilitated. He requested that inaccurate information not be presented under parliamentary privilege. Debate: Customs Ordinance, Excise Regulation, Finance Act Order, and Construction Industry Development Act (Continued) Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 83(1), noting that references to the personal conduct of the President, Members, Judges, or persons involved in the administration of justice are not permitted except on a substantive motion. He requested clarification from the Chair to prevent recurrence of such references in the House. Debate: Customs Ordinance Resolution and Related Regulations Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that while his side agrees to debate the substance of the matter, parliamentary procedures must be observed. He said the House should await a ruling from the Speaker and the Secretariat and proceed in accordance with that decision. Debate: Customs Ordinance Resolution and Related Regulations Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera argued that, under Articles 42–46 of the Constitution, State Ministers and Deputy Ministers are collectively accountable to Parliament and should therefore be subject to Motions of No Confidence. He contended that Standing Orders do not prohibit such motions, citing past parliamentary practice including the 1981 motion against the Leader of the Opposition and references in Priyani Wijesekera’s work. He urged that a properly submitted no-confidence motion should not be blocked procedurally and should be taken up for debate. Debate: Customs Ordinance Resolution and Related Regulations Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake sought clarification on whether the matter under discussion concerned the difference between 100 kW and 150 kW capacity. His intervention was limited to confirming the specific capacity threshold at issue. Debate: Customs Ordinance Resolution and Related Regulations Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake asked the Minister whether a decision could be made administratively without resorting to court proceedings. The intervention sought clarification on the Minister’s authority or willingness to resolve the matter outside litigation. Debate: Customs Ordinance Resolution and Related Regulations Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake – Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that he intends to provide a reply during the next sitting week. Oral Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha – Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development AI summary The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development requested time from the Chair to respond to a question raised by Hon. Ravi Karunanayake. Oral Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy informed the Chair that Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran would ask the second supplementary question. Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.971/2025 and others) Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural concern that the question before the House exceeded the 150-word limit, containing 171 words. He asked the Speaker to ensure compliance with the word limit, noting that this had happened previously. Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.971/2025 and others) Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, requested two weeks to provide an answer. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Q.3-808/2025, Q.4-832/2025, Q.5-859/2025 Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary Susantha Kumara Nawarathna formally put a question to the House. No substantive details of the question or related policy matter are included in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions: Q.3-808/2025, Q.4-832/2025, Q.5-859/2025 Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman formally asked a parliamentary question. No substantive issue or policy details were included in the recorded statement. Oral Questions: Q.3-808/2025, Q.4-832/2025, Q.5-859/2025 Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake only thanked the Speaker and did not make any substantive argument, proposal, or request. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee Announcement Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake asked the Speaker whether a Parliamentary Business Committee meeting would be held that day, noting that it had not been announced earlier. Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee Announcement Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Minister what steps are being taken to fill existing vacancies. The intervention sought clarification on the government’s measures to address staffing gaps. Oral Question: Technical Officer Vacancies in Sri Lanka Railways (Q.676/2025) Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB AI summary Hon. Dewananda Suraweera presented two petitions, one from Mr. S.A. Dharmadasa of Nugegoda and one from Mr. S. Udakandage of Maharagama. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mrs. K.P. Mallika Pathirana of No. 95/1, Pottewela, Hakmana. No details of the petition’s subject matter were provided in the statement. Petitions Read →