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 Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. G. Lionel and seven others of No. 136A, Liyanwala, Padukka. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB AI summary Hon. Padmasiri Bandara presented two petitions for acceptance, one from H. M. Lanka Rajani Wijethilaka of Yodha Ela, Hingurakgoda, and another from B. H. O. Ruwanti Silva of Pulastigama, Polonnaruwa. No further details on the subject matter of the petitions were provided. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. W. A. Naveen Yasas Sri of Thalapathpitiya, Nugegoda. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the speech. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. D.L.W. Gamage of Gangoda Road, Bellapitiya, Horana. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. S.R.A.M.T.B. Rathnayake of Bodhiyangana Mawatha, Medabowala, Kandy. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe, Deputy Minister of Labour, informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mrs. W. A. Priyanka Nirosha Perera of Hendala, Palliyawatta. No substantive policy issue or debate was raised in the statement. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. K. V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary Accepted three public petitions for presentation to Parliament: from Mr. Amith Lasantha Gammanpila of Diyatalawa, Mrs. B. M. Indrani Gunaratne of Bandarawela, and Mr. P. Abeyrathna Pathirana of Welimada. No substantive issue or policy matter was discussed beyond the formal receipt of the petitions. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. (Dr.) V. S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary On behalf of the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, Hon. (Dr.) V. S. Radhakrishnan presented the Committee’s Report on the Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, which had been referred to the Committee. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake tabled the First Report of the Committee on Public Petitions under Standing Order 125(5), covering observations and recommendations on 70 petitions from the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. He stated that the Committee had made fair and impartial recommendations based on legal and relevant considerations, and requested action under Standing Orders 125(6) and 125(7) to address injustices suffered by petitioners. He thanked Committee members and supporting officials, and moved that the Report be printed, which was agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, on behalf of the Minister of Environment, presented a report under Standing Order 119(4) on observations and actions taken regarding the Department of National Zoological Gardens, following matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Presented the 2023 Annual Report of the National Authority for the Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses to Parliament. He moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 7 August 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya presented the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Technical Education and Training. She moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the House agreed. Tabling of Reports and Petitions Read →
- 7 August 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker announced that following Hon. Aravinda Senarath’s resignation as Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts effective 6 August 2025, the Committee will meet on 12 September 2025 under Standing Order 132(1) to elect a new Chairman. He also tabled the 2026 Budget Estimate of the National Audit Office under Section 34 of the National Audit Act, No. 19 of 2018, and Part IV of the First Volume of the Auditor-General’s Report for 2024 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution, after which the House ordered the report to be printed. Opening of Parliament and Chair Announcements Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala stated that, under the relevant Police Circular, the Divisional Officer responsible for the process is the SSP or SP of the Police Division, leaving no scope for politicians to submit lists or influence selections. He explained that Community Police Committee arrangements include the Grama Niladhari, a police-appointed Convener, and a Chairman chosen by consensus, with former members able to reapply subject to review by the OIC or HQI under the prescribed framework. Adjournment: Parliamentary Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked for clarification on who the “Divisional Officer” referred to in the debate or relevant provision is, indicating uncertainty about the specific official or designation being mentioned. He sought an exact identification of that role within the administrative or legal context under discussion. Adjournment: Parliamentary Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns about the new “Public Security Committees” introduced by the IGP to replace or reorganize Community Police Committees. He requested that the Sinhala title be accompanied by Tamil and English names to avoid issues for Tamil and Muslim communities, and questioned the role of Divisional Development Committee Chairmen, MPs, Pradeshiya Sabha members, and “Divisional Officers” in selecting members. He alleged that in some areas political figures were preparing or collecting lists for Police, preventing some committees from being formed, and asked the Minister to clarify who is formally authorized to receive applications and constitute the committees. Adjournment: Parliamentary Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs for details on Public Security Committees and Civil Security Committees at Grama Niladhari Division level. He sought clarification on whether both types of committees exist, whether Civil Security Committees have been abolished, the number of Public Security Committees planned and already established, and their functions, leadership, appointments, convening arrangements, participants, and membership qualifications. Adjournment: Parliamentary Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake, as Leader of the House, formally moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion “That Parliament do now adjourn” was then proposed for consideration. Adjournment: Parliamentary Adjournment and Adjournment Questions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Moved that the amended Bill be read a Third time and sought leave to correct linguistic, printing, grammatical, numbering, and consequential errors. The motion was agreed to, and the Bill was read a Third time and passed. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody moved that the new clauses be read a second time during consideration of a Bill. The House agreed to add the new clauses, retained the enacting clause and title, and the Bill was reported with amendments. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →