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 May 2026 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Mano Ganesan rejected the Deputy Minister’s claim that he had implicated the Government in attacks related to Kahawatte Plantations. He said he had condemned the company’s conduct, spoken to its CEO, and urged that the actions stop, while emphasizing that he had not alleged Government support; he added that if the Government believed otherwise, it should intervene to stop the incidents. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 91 to correct what he said was a misrepresentation by Hon. Najith Indika of his earlier remarks. He stated that he had tabled a letter from the Director-General of Health Services to an investigating committee concerning the reported suspicious death of a Ministry of Finance officer, and argued that any allegation of falsehood should be addressed to the Director-General rather than directed at him. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under Standing Order 91(6), objecting to remarks by the Minister of Justice which he said insulted him by suggesting he was deaf. He requested the Deputy Speaker to direct the Minister to maintain decorum, while parts of his own remarks were expunged by order of the Chair. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order before the Deputy Speaker. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the provided speech text. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman briefly indicated that he was referring to the contents of a specific letter before the House. No further substantive argument, proposal, or question is contained in the provided excerpt. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman referred to a letter purportedly presented by Dr. Asela Gunawardena, Director General of Health Services, and challenged the Minister to state whether it was false. The remarks were interrupted before he could elaborate further. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman requested that the Deputy Speaker provide him access to the microphone. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman challenges a claim made in the chamber by asking whether a referenced letter is being described as false. The intervention seeks clarification on the authenticity or accuracy of the document under discussion. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara denied allegations attributed to Hon. Mujibur Rahuman, stating that the deceased’s wife had not made any police complaint regarding the matter. He rejected claims involving “Asela, the Secretary” as false and challenged Hon. Rahuman to table the relevant letter and specify the police station and date of any alleged complaint. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake only addressed the Chair, saying “Hon. Deputy Speaker,” with no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy arguments recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister said the Government would not introduce certain proposed Committee Stage amendments at that time because the Attorney-General had advised that some changes could not be accommodated immediately. He thanked the Chair of the Committee on Public Finance for convening it quickly and stated that the Committee would be reconvened soon to reconsider Members’ proposals and bring any necessary amendment later. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva sought clarification from the Minister on whether two proposals submitted by the Committee on Public Finance, following consultations with 15 stakeholder groups, would be incorporated at Committee Stage. He specifically asked whether the Bill’s 60-day period for MSMEs to negotiate with creditors and present a restructuring plan to court would be amended to 180 days, as proposed by the Committee, instead of relying on extensions through court orders. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva briefly sought a clarification from the Minister. No specific policy issue or proposal was stated in the excerpt. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister moved the Second Reading of a new insolvency and rescue Bill, describing it as a comprehensive reform to replace Sri Lanka’s outdated Insolvency Ordinance and amend related provisions in the Companies Act and Inland Revenue Act. He argued that the current liquidation-focused framework lacks effective restructuring options for companies, partnerships and individuals, contributing to disorderly recoveries, non-performing loans and loss of business value. The Bill would introduce rescue and insolvency procedures, creditor participation, moratoria, regulated insolvency professionals, a Regulatory Authority, and special mechanisms for MSMEs and “no assets, no income” debtors. He urged Parliament to support the Bill, citing international models and technical assistance, including from the IMF and World Bank. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary the sitting hours notwithstanding Standing Order 8, setting the day’s sitting from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. The motion provided for the Speaker to adjourn Parliament at 5.30 p.m., and it was agreed to. Motion on Sitting Hours Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment presented the National Environmental (Amendment) Bill to amend the National Environmental Act, No. 47 of 1980. The Bill was ordered to be printed, scheduled for Second Reading on 20 May 2026, and referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability. Bills Presented Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented the Telecommunication Levy (Amendment) Bill to amend the Telecommunication Levy Act, No. 21 of 2011, and the Finance (Amendment) Bill to amend the Finance Act, No. 35 of 2018. Both Bills were ordered to be printed, scheduled for Second Reading on 20 May 2026, and referred to the Committee on Public Finance. Bills Presented Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara informed the House that he has an engagement the following morning. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Speaker to consider Standing Order 118 concerning the Committee on Ethics and Standards. He argued that where a matter appears to involve parliamentary privilege, the Committee has authority to inquire and investigate, and sought permission to present the matter. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Read →
- 6 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a matter under Standing Order 29 concerning parliamentary privilege, noting that an earlier privilege issue he had presented had only been partially answered and requesting that it be addressed as previously indicated. He cited the Standing Order provision giving precedence to motions on parliamentary privilege and asked the Speaker to allow him to present a related letter. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Points of Order Read →