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 May 2026 The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga presented a petition from Dr. R.M.R.K. Chandrasiri of Yakkala. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. H.K. Kamal Udaya Kumara of K.B.N. Ceylon Tea Factory, Narangala, Matara, and two others. Petitions Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Roshan Akmeemana JJB AI summary Two petitions were presented for referral: one from Mr. J.B. Roshan Anuradha of Opanayake, Pathana, Ilukkumbura, and another from Mrs. W.G. Deepika Priyanthi Chatuliyadda of Jayanthigama, Van-Ela, Kantale. Petitions Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Naleen Samantha Weerasinghe of Salmal Uyana, Mathammana, Minuwangoda. No further details on the subject matter of the petition were stated. Petitions Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister presented two public petitions to Parliament: one from Mrs. H.A.P. Dinusha Sumali Dharmasena of Dhanyagama, China Bay, and another from Mrs. S. Siwaneswari of Inner Harbour Road, Trincomalee. No further details on the subject matter of the petitions were provided. Petitions Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake presented, on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, the Committee’s report on regulations made under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs on 23 April 2026. The report related to regulations referred to the Committee and was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Report Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2024 Annual Report of the National Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities under the Office of the National Chief Secretary. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Report Read →
- 7 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media presented the 2024 Annual Report of the Vijaya Kumaratunga Memorial Hospital. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Mass Media and the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs, and the House agreed. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Report Read →
- 7 May 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Special security arrangements were announced for the Address to Parliament by Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary To Lam on 08 May 2026. The announcement set out screening of the Parliament complex and restricted zones, limits on public gallery access to invited guests, parking and vehicle-handling arrangements for Members, media access to the Chamber, and a special traffic plan, with Members asked to cooperate with the Sergeant-at-Arms and security divisions. Opening: Special Security Arrangements on 08 May 2026 Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Moved the Third Reading of the Bill and sought leave to correct typographical, printing, grammatical, numbering errors and any consequential amendments. The House agreed, and the Bill was read a Third time and passed. Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Committee and Third Reading Stages Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake thanked the Deputy Chairperson of Committees for presiding over the consideration of 480 clauses and commended the accuracy with which the proceedings were conducted. Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Committee and Third Reading Stages Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara responded to a proposal by another Member, indicating agreement in principle but expressing uncertainty about whether it could be implemented under the Standing Orders. Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Committee and Third Reading Stages Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Asked whether any clauses of the Bill were opposed, noting that no opposition had been expressed. Proposed that any opposed clauses be identified and that the remaining clauses be taken together. Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Committee and Third Reading Stages Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the excerpt provided. Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Committee and Third Reading Stages Read →
- 6 May 2026 Hon. Members AI summary The House agreed to the question, and the Bill was read a Second time. Parliament resolved, on the motion of Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, to refer the Bill to a Committee of the whole Parliament, where it was then considered with the Deputy Chairperson of Committees in the Chair. Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Committee and Third Reading Stages Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe moved that Hon. Upul Kithsiri take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha left the Chair and Hon. Upul Kithsiri assumed it. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. T. B. Sarath – Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply AI summary Hon. T. B. Sarath formally seconded the motion under consideration. The House agreed to the question, after which the Chair changed from Hon. Thushari Jayasingha to Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne – Deputy Minister of Mass Media AI summary Moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala moved that Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha take the Chair during the proceedings. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Thushari Jayasingha assumed it. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi welcomed the new insolvency legislation as a comprehensive reform of an outdated framework, noting its creation of an Independent Insolvency Regulatory Authority and new procedures for personal bankruptcy and MSMEs, while acknowledging contributions by current and former ministers. He urged the Justice Minister to proceed with delayed criminal and civil law reforms. He also raised concerns about stalled annual transfers in the public service, naming several officials and citing a specific case of non-compliance, and requested that they be summoned before the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →