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- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary the day’s sitting hours notwithstanding Standing Order 88, setting sessions from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. The motion also provided for Standing Order 8(5) to operate at 5.30 p.m. and for the Speaker to adjourn the House at 6.00 p.m.; it was agreed to. Procedural: Sittings of Parliament Motion Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa invoked Standing Order 91(1), reminding the Speaker that before allowing the Motion to proceed he must be satisfied that the debate would not substantially prejudice ongoing judicial proceedings and should state his view accordingly. He argued that the Standing Orders should be applied consistently to both Government and Opposition. Procedural: Motions and Standing Order 91(1) Discussion Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary The Member raised a procedural concern, arguing that the matter should be addressed before the House proceeds to the main business. He stated that raising it later would be ineffective. Procedural: Motions and Standing Order 91(1) Discussion Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa raised a point of order under Standing Order 91(1), citing the rule against referring to matters pending before courts. He requested the Speaker’s clarification before the House proceeded with the scheduled business, noting that nine Supreme Court cases were pending on the matter to be taken up. Procedural: Motions and Standing Order 91(1) Discussion Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa requested the Chair’s attention to Standing Order 91(1), citing its Sinhala provision as 91(ඊ). No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was raised beyond the procedural reference. Procedural: Motions and Standing Order 91(1) Discussion Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa began to address the House but did not present any substantive argument, proposal, question, or demand in the provided excerpt. No policy, legislative matter, or specific issue is identifiable from the available text. Procedural: Motions and Standing Order 91(1) Discussion Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Jagath Vithana objected to an allegation made in the chamber and appealed to the Speaker to prevent what he described as an injustice. He questioned whether such an allegation should be permitted under parliamentary proceedings. Privilege Matter: Alleged Weapon Possession Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa briefly requested that another member be allowed to finish speaking. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the intervention. Privilege Matter: Alleged Weapon Possession Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested that another member be allowed to finish speaking. The intervention was procedural and did not raise a substantive policy issue. Privilege Matter: Alleged Weapon Possession Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka made a brief procedural intervention requesting the Speaker to allow another member to finish speaking. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised. Privilege Matter: Alleged Weapon Possession Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Vithana challenges the limitation on his ability to add further remarks, stating that the matter involves a serious allegation. He seeks recognition of his right to respond or provide additional information in that context. Privilege Matter: Alleged Weapon Possession Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Vithana began to state that, if he were arrested in relation to a particular case, a consequence would follow, but the excerpt ends before he completed the point. No specific proposal, demand, or substantive argument is recorded in the provided text. Privilege Matter: Alleged Weapon Possession Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Vithana raised a question of privilege under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, alleging that Government Chief Organizer Nalinda Jayatissa made defamatory public statements linking him to illegal weapons. He said the remarks caused public disrepute, obstructed his duties as an MP, and referred improperly to an ongoing court matter involving his son. He requested that the statements be treated as a breach of parliamentary privilege, citing the absence of charges or convictions against him or his family. Privilege Matter: Alleged Weapon Possession Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Raised a point of order seeking clarification on whether two supplementary questions may be asked under Standing Order 27(2). He noted that this has been permitted on some occasions and questioned why Hon. Shritharan was not given that opportunity on this occasion. Ministerial Statement: Medical Faculty Suspension at Kotelawala Defence University Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence provided responses to parts of the Opposition Leader’s Standing Order 27(2) question concerning General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, noting that issues outside the Defence Ministry’s remit had been referred to the Ministry of Education. He stated that the Government had spent Rs. 12,462 million to establish KDU, excluding annual recurrent expenditure, and that the MBBS programme fee was Rs. 17.5 million in the current year, up from Rs. 15 million the previous year. Ministerial Statement: Medical Faculty Suspension at Kotelawala Defence University Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan objected to being denied the opportunity to ask a second supplementary question. He appealed to the Speaker to allow him the same opportunity given to others. Ministerial Statement: Medical Faculty Suspension at Kotelawala Defence University Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan raised a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statement: Medical Faculty Suspension at Kotelawala Defence University Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence stated that he intended to respond to a question raised by the Leader of the Opposition under Standing Order 27(2). No substantive details of the answer or policy issue were provided in the excerpt. Ministerial Statement: Medical Faculty Suspension at Kotelawala Defence University Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly notes that the person being referred to is among the most senior Members of Parliament. No specific proposal, question, or policy issue is raised in the statement. Ministerial Statements: Trade and Commerce Issues in Jaffna District Read →
- 5 August 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara briefly sought to make a clarification, but the intervention was interrupted. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the excerpt. Ministerial Statements: Trade and Commerce Issues in Jaffna District Read →