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. Thilina Samarakoon JJB AI summary A petition from Mrs. K.A. Liyanage of Palugaswewa, Wijithapura was presented to Parliament for consideration. Petitions Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mrs. D.J. Wijethunga of Dekea Ela, Navanagariya Road, Polonnaruwa, for the consideration of Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. B.G. Seelawathi of Gampola and Mrs. K.G. Bisomanike of Nawalapitiya. Petitions Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB AI summary A petition from Mr. K.A. Mahinda of No. 01, Arachchige Watta, Aluthkade, Colombo 12, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. W.M.G.P. Weerathunga of “Rumesha Niwasa”, Behind the School, Yudaganawa Janapadaya, Buttala. Petitions Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim presented a petition to Parliament from Mrs. P.S. Sirimal Shani Fernando of Uthuwankanda, Mawanella, and 13 others. Petitions Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka presented the Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Urban Development, Construction and Housing regarding regulations issued under the Construction Industry Development Act, No. 33 of 2014. The regulations, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2430/13 of 1 April 2025, had been referred to the Committee and were ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Reports and Agreements Tabled Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake presented the Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation regarding the Sri Lanka Railways Department’s 2023 Performance Report. The report had been referred to the Committee and was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Reports and Agreements Tabled Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs presented the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Reports and Agreements Tabled Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing presented the 2019 Annual Report of the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka and the 2023 Annual Report of Ocean View Development Company (Private) Limited. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Reports and Agreements Tabled Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development presented the 2022/2023 Annual Report of Kahatagaha Graphite Lanka Limited. He moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Reports and Agreements Tabled Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake presented the 2024 Performance Report of the Sri Lanka Railways Department to Parliament. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Reports and Agreements Tabled Read →
- 21 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented the Sri Lanka–United Arab Emirates Agreement on the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments, signed on 12 February 2025, and moved that it be referred to the Committee on Public Finance. She also presented the 2023 Annual Report and Accounts of the Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies and the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Sri Lanka Air Force, moving that they be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees; all motions were agreed to. Papers: Reports and Agreements Tabled Read →
- 21 August 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved that the reports be printed. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament ordered the reports to be printed. Papers: Reports and Agreements Tabled Read →
- 21 August 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament was informed that three additional petitions had been received by the Supreme Court under Article 121(1) of the Constitution concerning the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill, in addition to those announced on 19 August 2025. The Chair also laid before Parliament several parts of the Auditor-General’s Reports for the financial years 2022, 2023, and 2024 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution. Parliament Opening and Announcements Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana briefly sought permission from the Chair, with the Deputy Minister’s consent, to be given an opportunity to speak or intervene. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Adjournment Debate: NMRA Medicine Supply and State Land Leasing Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni JJB AI summary Requested that specific references be provided, stating that the matter would then be inquired into and a response given. Adjournment Debate: NMRA Medicine Supply and State Land Leasing Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment moved the adjournment motion, “That Parliament do now adjourn.” No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised beyond the procedural motion. Adjournment Debate: NMRA Medicine Supply and State Land Leasing Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage moved, on behalf of the relevant Ministers, the approval of two sets of regulations: sports regulations under the Sports Law, No. 25 of 1973, and judicature regulations under the Judicature Act, No. 2 of 1978. He noted the relevant Extraordinary Gazette publications, presentation dates, and Cabinet approval for both, after which the motions were agreed to. Second Reading Passed: Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill and Sports Regulations Read →
- 20 August 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna moved the Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill for Second Reading, after which Parliament agreed to refer it to a Committee of the whole Parliament. The Bill was considered clause by clause, reported without amendment, and then passed at Third Reading, with authority granted to correct linguistic, typographical, grammatical, numerical, and consequential errors. Second Reading Passed: Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill and Sports Regulations Read →