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- 19 August 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker recognized Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha to speak next and allocated him 10 minutes. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary Hon. Deputy Speaker called the next item in the debate and allotted 12 minutes for Hon. S.M. Marikkar to speak. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker called on Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne to speak and allocated her 10 minutes. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam was called to speak and allotted 16 minutes. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly requested the Deputy Speaker to allow him 15 seconds to speak. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim requested the Deputy Speaker to reset his speaking time, stating that he had not yet begun his remarks. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake questioned the Deputy Minister’s claim that there is no government money printing, arguing that money creation occurs daily and asking whether it is asset-backed or implies monetary contraction. He also raised concerns about the Central Bank Governor or representative serving on bodies such as the Gambling Regulatory Authority and engaging in government-related negotiations or promotion, saying this may undermine the Central Bank’s independence established by Parliament. He urged that such anomalies be corrected constructively. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that he did not expect an immediate answer and therefore tabled the question for later response. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake clarified to the Speaker that the relevant matter or session had not yet commenced, noting that one hour remained before it was due to begin. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake requested permission to present or table a Question under Standing Order 27(2) despite being unable to do so at the scheduled time due to signing court documents. He asked that the relevant Minister provide a response if the question could be tabled before the main business commenced. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Read →
- 19 August 2025 Bills Presented AI summary Two Bills were presented to Parliament: the National Building Research Institute Bill, introduced by the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, and the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, introduced by the Minister of Justice and National Integration. Both Bills were ordered to be printed, scheduled for Second Reading on 09 September 2025, and referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection. Bills Presented: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Physician) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Physician) Ramanathan Archchuna sought permission from the Chair to ask a supplementary question. Question by Private Notice: Tellippallai Base Hospital Financial Irregularities Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that he could respond within two days on matters falling under the Ministry of Public Security. He clarified that the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption is an independent body and not under his Ministry, while indicating he could address related complaints made to the Police or CID if details are provided. Question by Private Notice: Tellippallai Base Hospital Financial Irregularities Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary The Member requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Second Round Questions: Tea Production/Export and M-Class Locomotives (Tabled and Deferred) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam. No substantive details of the question were provided in the excerpt. Second Round Questions: Tea Production/Export and M-Class Locomotives (Tabled and Deferred) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he was asking a parliamentary question on behalf of Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the statement. Second Round Questions: Tea Production/Export and M-Class Locomotives (Tabled and Deferred) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya requested two weeks to respond to the question raised in Parliament. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Q.10/1102/2025 (Deferred) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka SJB AI summary Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka formally raised the listed parliamentary question. No substantive details, arguments, or policy proposals were included in the statement. Oral Question: Q.10/1102/2025 (Deferred) Read →