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- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Gulf of Mannar - Exploration of Gas and Oil (Q.199/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a supplementary question to the Minister of Highways regarding the practice of the Road Development Authority taking over and constructing roads that fall under Provincial Council responsibility. He sought clarification in the context of the Minister’s explanation that such intervention occurs when Provincial Councils are unable to carry out the work. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a procedural concern before posing a Supplementary Question, noting that if the Deputy Minister responded on behalf of the Minister, he might not have sufficient opportunity to reply. He indicated that he would take additional time to frame his question based on the Deputy Minister’s earlier answer. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a procedural concern that he could not hear the proceedings due to interruptions. The Chair indicated he had the microphone and asked the Minister of Public Security to allow proceedings to continue with Question No. 3. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that investigations into the Easter attacks fall under the Ministry of Public Security, while the Prime Minister should answer only on matters within her responsibility. He noted that Standing Orders allow the relevant Minister to respond after the Prime Minister’s policy reply if necessary, and requested that the Minister of Public Security be permitted to speak without being disrupted by disorderly shouting. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala briefly responded to clarify that his name had just been mentioned in reference to the position of Police Minister. The intervention was interrupted, and no substantive policy point or proposal was made. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala raised a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy matter was presented in the excerpt. Oral Question: Ambilanthurai–Kokkaddichcholai Road Reconstruction (Q.184/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly objected to the adequacy or acceptability of a response given in the House and requested that unacceptable answers not be provided. He then yielded his second supplementary question to Hon. Mujibur Rahman. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri sought clarification under Standing Order 32(2) on the procedure for answering parliamentary questions. He argued that once a relevant Minister answers a question, further intervention by the Leader of the House or Chief Government Whip is not provided for, even if another Minister considers the matter irrelevant. He requested the Chair to ensure orderly conduct and protect Members’ ability to proceed with their questions. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Irrigation and Community Infrastructure, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested one week to answer the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi stated that he would proceed to ask the question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was presented in the excerpt. Oral Question: Easter Sunday Attack - Officers Accused (Q.115/2024) Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera presented a petition on behalf of Mr. M. Karunadasa of Belikale, Alubomulla. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. R.A.N.D.S. Rajapaksha of Magalegoda, Veyangoda. No further details of the petition’s subject matter were stated. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Nimal Palihena JJB AI summary Hon. Nimal Palihena presented two petitions to Parliament, one from Mr. P.A.P. Indrajith Wijekulasuriya of Maligagodalla Road and another from Mrs. P.K. Saumyalatha of Airport Road, Anuradhapura. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake presented a petition on behalf of Mr. W.P. Senewirathna of No. 11, Araliya Uyana, Vavarum, Kurunegala. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. H. Suriyakumara Senewirathna of Ogastawatta, Kandy. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. Wasantha Kumara Kapukotuwa of Kidagammulla, Gampaha. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. D.G. Sandaruwan Ranaraja of Elahera. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Presented a petition from Mr. H.A.K. Granantha Danushka of Owpathagodawatta, Ulubittike, Galle, for the attention of Parliament. Petitions Presented to Parliament Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that the Report be printed. The motion was put to the House, agreed to, and the Report was ordered to be printed. Committee on Public Accounts: Second Report Read →