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- 6 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order citing Standing Order 92(2), which permits points of order except during a division. He complained that after being named and mocked on the live feed the previous day, he was not allowed to speak when he sought to raise a point of order, and requested that the Chair permit bona fide points of order. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim notes the allotted time for his speech as 18 minutes, addressing the Deputy Speaker. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question is presented in the provided excerpt. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Deputy Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih in the Chair] AI summary The Deputy Speaker called on Hon. Kabir Hashim to speak and informed him that he had 16 minutes allotted. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Minister Kumara Jayakody introduced the Second Reading debate on the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill, alongside related regulations under the Tobacco Tax Act and Tea (Tax and Control of Exports) Act. He stated that the electricity amendment is intended to bring a significant advancement in the electricity sector and framed it as an important measure for the Government. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved the Second Reading of the Bill and presented for approval two related items on the Order Paper: a Regulation under the Tobacco Tax Act and an Order under the Tea (Tax and Control of Exports) Act. The motion was then put before the House. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition raised a Point of Order requesting equal opportunity for the Opposition to clarify matters when such an opportunity is given to the Government side. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan moved for leave to present a Bill to incorporate the Institute of Facilities Management Sri Lanka. The motion was seconded, agreed to, and the Bill was read a First time, ordered to be printed, and referred under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for a report. Procedural: First Reading of Institute of Facilities Management Sri Lanka Bill Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Hon. Aravinda Senarath informed Parliament of his resignation as Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts, stating that he had fulfilled his duties in the role. He said the resignation was to facilitate the Government’s decision to allocate the COPA Chair to the Opposition, and added that he would continue to serve diligently as a Committee Member. Personal Explanations and Committee Resignations Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna responded to a reference made to his receipt of funds from the President’s Fund, stating that he received a LKR 500,000 postgraduate scholarship through the proper application and interview process while his father was in the Opposition. He questioned why only his name was mentioned despite the Minister citing over LKR 7,300 million in total disbursements, and requested that efforts to damage his political reputation be recognized and not hinder his parliamentary duties. Personal Explanations and Committee Resignations Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing stated that the question involved technical issues and required policy decisions. He said a comprehensive response would be provided after sufficient time for consideration. Oral Question (Standing Order 27(2)): Review of Policies in the Leasing Sector Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha requested additional time to provide answers to the question raised. Oral Question (Standing Order 27(2)): Review of Policies in the Leasing Sector Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni noted that a question had been submitted for answer later that evening. Oral Question: Hospitals Governed under Central Provincial Council (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, asks whether a question on the relevant matter has been submitted. No further substantive argument or proposal is included in the excerpt. Oral Question: Hospitals Governed under Central Provincial Council (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni indicated that a detailed answer would be provided later that evening. Oral Question: Hospitals Governed under Central Provincial Council (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked to put a question to a Minister during proceedings and sought the Minister’s consent to respond. The intervention was procedural and did not raise a substantive policy issue. Oral Question: Hospitals Governed under Central Provincial Council (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara, addressing the Chair, requested that the Speaker not proceed with or allow an unspecified action. The intervention was brief and did not elaborate on the context, proposal, or policy issue involved. Oral Question: Hospitals Governed under Central Provincial Council (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara made only a brief acknowledgment amid interjections and did not present a substantive argument, proposal, or question. No specific legislation, policy issue, or demand was raised in the recorded remark. Oral Question: Hospitals Governed under Central Provincial Council (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella informed the House that the second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara. Oral Question: Hospitals Governed under Central Provincial Council (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody said the Government had not removed consumer rights and argued that some criticisms related to provisions not contained in the 2024 Act. He stated that the Amendment Bill had been considered by the Sectoral Oversight Committee, including proposals from the Opposition, though some were rejected by court, and said the PUCSL should regulate water, electricity and petroleum more broadly. He announced that an Energy Transition Act covering the wider energy sector would be brought before Parliament by the end of the year or early next year. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board Power Cut Decision (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana briefly indicated that Hon. Ajith P. Perera would ask the second supplementary question. No substantive policy position, proposal, or argument was made. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board Power Cut Decision (Q.1/2025) Read →