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 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena JJB AI summary Dr. Prasanna Gunasena undertook to examine the matter raised by the Hon. Member and ensure that it receives attention. Oral Question: SLTB Bus Journey Cancellations (Q.6/1075/2025) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Raised Question No. 6 (1075/2025) to the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation regarding the cancellation of SLTB bus journeys for which passengers have made online seat reservations. Sought clarification on the issue, including the handling of affected reservations and related passenger arrangements. Oral Question: SLTB Bus Journey Cancellations (Q.6/1075/2025) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam questioned the Government on delays in holding Provincial Council elections, linking the absence of functioning councils to a lack of transparency in PSDG allocations and difficulties in managing local infrastructure such as drains in Batticaloa. He referred to his Private Member’s Bill proposing elections under the old system and asked when elections would be held, whether they would use the old system, and when powers would be restored to Northern and Eastern representatives. Oral Question: Drainage Infrastructure - Batticaloa (Q.3/185/2024) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha presented a petition from Mr. M. Sumanadasa of Udawela, Opanayake. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Sunil Biyanwila JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. R.M. Nimal Rajapaksha of Vasalakotte, Madipola Road, Matale. No further details on the petition’s subject matter were provided. Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Sudath Balagalla JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. D.M. Anura Mangala of Badulu Oya, Badulla, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne presented a petition to Parliament from Mrs. K.A. Renuka Priyadarshani Pothuwila of Battaramulla. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated. Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Presented a petition to Parliament received from Mr. A.U. Madhura Wijayapala of Ambanpola, C8890. Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara presented two public petitions to Parliament: one from D.M.N.J. Dissanayaka of Minuwangete and another from W.A.S.W. Wickremasinghe of Ginipenda, Kalugamuwa. Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Nalin Hewage - Deputy Minister of Vocational Education JJB AI summary Nalin Hewage, Deputy Minister of Vocational Education, presented three petitions to Parliament. The petitions were from H.G. Maithrisena of Karandeniya, Udaya Kitsiri Rathnaweera of Galle, and Y. Dayasiri of Dewinigoda. Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Rathna Gamage - Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources presented two petitions to Parliament. The petitions were submitted on behalf of Mr. G.K.H. Pushpakumara of Aanangoda and Mr. W.P.G.S. Indika of Galle. Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. D.M. Wasantha Dissanayaka of Makulpotha, Nikaweratiya, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. H. Mervin Wimalasuriya of Yasasiripura, Anuradhapura, was presented to Parliament by the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development. Petitions Presented by Members (Citizens' Petitions) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem presented the Committee on Public Finance report on the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill and related instruments on import duties, excise duty, and luxury tax on motor vehicles. He highlighted committee concerns that the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill requires mechanisms for lawful foreign exchange movement and repatriation of gambling winnings, and that members viewed the Bill as needing significant revision, international benchmarking, and stronger provisions on transparency, accountability, and enforcement. Papers: Annual Reports and Sectoral Committee Reports Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy presented the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability report on the Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, which was ordered to lie upon the Table. He also raised concern that numerous reports from 2021 to 2024 contain audit queries without accompanying responses, and requested Ministers to ensure responses are submitted with such reports so Parliament can assess resolution of issues and make recommendations. Papers: Annual Reports and Sectoral Committee Reports Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports presented the Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on an Order made under the Sports Law, No. 25 of 1973, as published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2437/24 of 21 May 2025. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Annual Reports and Sectoral Committee Reports Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary The Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure presented the 2022 Annual Report of Kurunegala Plantations Limited and the 2024 Performance Report of the Rubber Development Department. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability, and the House agreed. Papers: Annual Reports and Sectoral Committee Reports Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Annual and performance reports for three state institutions were presented to Parliament: Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited for 2023, the Sri Lanka Legal Aid Commission for 2023, and the Samurdhi Development Department for 2024. The reports were moved for referral to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Empowerment; Governance, Justice and Civil Protection; and Education, Labour Force and Human Capital, respectively, and the House agreed. Papers: Annual Reports and Sectoral Committee Reports Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection. The motion was agreed to by the House. Papers: Annual Reports and Sectoral Committee Reports Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya presented the 2023/2024 Annual Report of SriLankan Airlines and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, which was agreed to. She also presented the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (Ombudsman) and moved its referral to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, which was agreed to. An order under the Customs Ordinance relating to Customs Import Duty, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2444/23 of 09 July 2025, was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Annual Reports and Sectoral Committee Reports Read →