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.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary The response clarifies that the question raised did not specifically cover the matter of salt containers. It states that if a separate, specific question is submitted on salt containers, an answer can be provided, and notes that issues relating to the release of containers of various goods fall under the authority of the Department of Customs. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Customs - Release of Containers without Inspection (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that the committee examining the release mechanism during congestion had met 14 times and that its details and report would be tabled in Parliament. He said a separate committee was appointed in response to public allegations, its report had been given to the Secretary to the Treasury, and details of the relevant containers would be provided. He also noted that a Criminal Investigation Department inquiry and an internal audit were ongoing. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Customs - Release of Containers without Inspection (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar reported on the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development’s consideration of the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill ahead of its Second Reading. He stated that the Committee reviewed stakeholder views, sought the Attorney-General’s concurrence on several issues, approved amendments relating to LTL Holdings residual shares, PUCSL consumer protection proposals, and directors’ liabilities, and retained the principal Act’s provision on transmission schemes. He added that the Ministry had submitted the Attorney-General-based amendments to Cabinet and that the Committee confirmed on 5 August 2025 that the Cabinet Memorandum contained nothing beyond what had been discussed. Procedural: Record on Second Reading Debate - Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara stated that he had answered the questions as specifically asked and categorized. He clarified that statistics on the number of cases filed had not been requested or compiled for the response, and said the question could be re-submitted if that information was required. Oral Question: Cases Filed by Attorney-General's Department (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman pressed for a supplementary question, noting that the absence of an answer was itself indicative. He asked whether the Attorney-General’s Department had at least provided the total number of cases, even if not categorized by officials and politicians. Oral Question: Cases Filed by Attorney-General's Department (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman asked for clarification on the procedure for determining whether a Member is permitted to ask a supplementary question. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised beyond seeking procedural guidance. Oral Question: Cases Filed by Attorney-General's Department (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman asserted his right to pose a question in Parliament, regardless of whether the person addressed chooses to answer. No substantive policy issue or legislative matter was raised in this brief intervention. Oral Question: Cases Filed by Attorney-General's Department (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman sought the Speaker’s permission to ask his second supplementary question. Oral Question: Cases Filed by Attorney-General's Department (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman asked a supplementary question seeking the total number of cases filed by the Attorney-General’s Department during the periods 2015-2019 and 2020-2024. He made the request in the context that the Department may not separately categorize data for politicians or public officials. Oral Question: Cases Filed by Attorney-General's Department (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that a parliamentary committee would be established to gather Members’ views and develop a solution to the issue raised. She said the Government was working continuously to address the matter properly and that the committee’s work would be taken forward expeditiously. Oral Question: Poverty Eradication Programmes (Q.59/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to the Chair’s handling of proceedings, alleging partiality in protecting the Government over corruption allegations, including the bond scam. He requested that his question be allowed. Oral Question: Poverty Eradication Programmes (Q.59/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary A Cabinet Sub-Committee has been appointed to consider matters relating to the “Praja Shakthi” programme. The Minister stated that once the framework is finalized, the Prime Minister will provide a comprehensive response. Oral Question: Poverty Eradication Programmes (Q.59/2025) Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of K.M.U.S. Jaliya Bandara and two other Medical Record Assistants at Mahawatta General Hospital. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Wijesiri Basnayake JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of D.B. Manel Somaratne of Narammla, Bemmullagedara, Meevachcha, Bomthalu Chathta. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the speech. Petitions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Stepni Fernando JJB AI summary A petition from B.A. Karunathilake of “Indrajith”, E7, Nilwakka, Kegalle, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara JJB AI summary Nandana Pathmakumara presented three public petitions to Parliament from residents of Kalutara South, Nagoda in Kalutara, and Munagama in Horana. The petitions were formally submitted for parliamentary consideration. Petitions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary A petition from M. Vimalasena of Pitigala, Gallegedara Watta, Boralaeluhena Temple Road was presented to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage JJB AI summary A petition from T. Suraveera of No. 18, Wevahamanduwa, Matara, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. Arkam Ilyas JJB AI summary Hon. Arkam Ilyas presented a petition from I.D.D.L. Samaranayake, an employee of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board at Thummodara, Labugama, IDD Division. No further details of the petition were stated in the speech. Petitions Read →
- 6 August 2025 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera presented two petitions to Parliament: one from D.M.R.D.S. Rajakaruna and nine others of SG Housing, Colombo 05, and another from K. Gamini Punyasiri Fernando of Dehiwala. Petitions Read →