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- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to set the sitting hours for Parliament on 7 August 2025, overriding Standing Order 88. The House agreed that sittings would run from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., with Standing Order 8(5) applying at noon and adjournment by the Speaker at 5.30 p.m. Sittings of Parliament and Adjournment Resolution Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law — Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration presented the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, No. 4 of 1986. The Bill was scheduled for Second Reading on 21 August 2025, ordered to be printed, and referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection. Bills Presented: Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the constitutional requirement under Article 78(1) had been met, as the relevant Bill was published at least seven days before being placed on the Order Paper. He argued that Parliament’s authority to proceed was therefore clear. Points of Order - Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper raised a point of order citing Section 8 of the Interpretation Ordinance, which provides that when a short period of days is prescribed, the first day is excluded from the calculation. He argued that, on that basis, the 31st should not be counted. Points of Order - Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri cautioned that while the print date was not in dispute, stating “12:01 a.m. on the 31st” could create ambiguity over when the relevant period begins. He urged the House to avoid a procedural defect that could be challenged in court and to ensure the matter is handled lawfully. Points of Order - Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake clarified the timing of a Bill’s presentation following a point raised by Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, stating that the Gazette was printed before midnight on 30 July and therefore published from 31 July. He argued that the required seven-day period had elapsed by 6 August, making 7 August the eighth day and the Bill procedurally in order for presentation. He cited several past Bills as precedents for similar timing between gazetting and First Reading. Points of Order - Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Argued that the constitutional requirement under Article 78(1) had been satisfied for presenting the Bill. He stated that although the Gazette was printed on the 30th, it was published on the 31st, so the seven-day period began on the 31st and was completed on the 6th, leaving no procedural impediment to presenting it that day. Points of Order - Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order concerning the scheduling of the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill, arguing that Article 78(1) of the Constitution and Standing Order 52(5) require seven full days after Gazette publication before a Bill is placed on the Order Paper. He contended that, if the Gazette was published on the 31st, the required period would only end at midnight on the 7th, so the Bill should be taken up at the next sitting. He stated that the objection was procedural rather than substantive and warned that proceeding immediately could invite a Supreme Court challenge. Points of Order - Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan clarified a reference in an Oral Question answer given on 05.08.2025 regarding President’s Fund scholarships after 2005. He stated that the 2006 scholarship entry referring to “V. Radhakrishnan” and his wife was wrongly associated with him in media reports, and that it referred to Perumalpillai Radhakrishnan, while he himself was then a Provincial Councillor and not an MP. Personal Explanation by Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Member sought permission from the Chair to ask a question. Ministry Statements: Gampaha Wickramarachchi University and Teacher Recruitment Procedures Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was included in the provided speech text. Ministry Statements: Gampaha Wickramarachchi University and Teacher Recruitment Procedures Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya — Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education AI summary The Prime Minister requested two weeks to provide answers to the questions raised by Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna. Ministry Statements: Gampaha Wickramarachchi University and Teacher Recruitment Procedures Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna informed the House that he had written his remarks in Tamil in a form that he could read in Sinhala. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded statement. Ministry Statements: Gampaha Wickramarachchi University and Teacher Recruitment Procedures Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa began to make a point but the provided excerpt contains only the opening phrase and does not include any substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy reference to summarize. Question by Private Notice: Taxes on Imported Electric Vehicles and Issues at Gampaha Wickramarachchi University Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa asked not to be interrupted while speaking. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was included in the provided excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Taxes on Imported Electric Vehicles and Issues at Gampaha Wickramarachchi University Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested a brief opportunity to clarify a point and asked not to be interrupted. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Taxes on Imported Electric Vehicles and Issues at Gampaha Wickramarachchi University Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Nalinda Jayatissa tabled a written answer to a parliamentary question. The response stated that while the relevant matter in part (a)(i) was affirmed, no precise calculation had been done and no official classification of “underemployed graduates” had been made; as a result, the remaining sub-questions and part (b) were deemed not applicable. Oral Question: Graduate Officers in Government Service (Q.11/2025) Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda informed the House that the second supplementary question would be asked by the Hon. Leader of the Opposition. Oral Question: Combined Allowance for Public Health Midwives (Q.7/2025) Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that the “Urumaya” freehold programme has been paused due to procedural and legal concerns raised by the Department of the Land Commissioner General. He said Cabinet appointed a land law expert committee, whose report has been referred to the Attorney-General, and implementation will proceed after legal advice is received. He added that the Government’s broader programme to issue deeds and permits continues, and pending “Urumaya” applications can be considered once deed issuance resumes. Oral Question: Arable LRC Lands in Monaragala District (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. Muhammad Faizal JJB AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal presented a petition on behalf of Mr. T. A. Wanniarachchi and nine others of Jayasinghe Road, Kirulapone, Colombo 06. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →