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 Hon. Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of National Integration JJB AI summary Hon. Muneer Mulaffer presented, on behalf of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration, the Committee’s report on two sets of regulations made under the Judicature Act, No. 2 of 1978. The regulations were published in Gazette Extraordinary Nos. 2439/34 of 04 June 2025 and 2440/27 of 13 June 2025, and the report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Tabling of Reports and Orders Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister tabled the Annual Performance Report for 2024 of the Deaf and Blind Rehabilitation Trust Fund. He proposed that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resource Development, and the House agreed. Tabling of Reports and Orders Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary Orders made under the Sports Law No. 25 of 1973, published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2437/24 of 21 May 2025, were tabled in Parliament. The Minister proposed referring the Orders to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports, and the proposal was agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Orders Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary On behalf of the relevant ministers, the Minister tabled the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Agriculture and proposed its referral to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resource Management. He also tabled the 2024 Performance Report of the Department of Buddhist Affairs and proposed its referral to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security; both referrals were agreed to by the House. Tabling of Reports and Orders Read →
- 25 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister laid before Parliament the 2023 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Board of Investment and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. She also tabled the 2023 Annual Reports of the National Building Research Organisation and the Disaster Management Centre, and the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Department, proposing their referral to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security. Both referrals were agreed to by Parliament. Tabling of Reports and Orders Read →
- 25 July 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament was informed that, following the resignation of Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyaaratchi, the Committee of Selection had nominated Hon. Nishantha Jayawira to serve on both the Committee on Public Finance and the Committee on Ways and Means under Standing Order 130(3). The Chair also announced that a motion may be moved to refer matters raised by Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna under a Question of Privilege on 9 May 2025, concerning suspension of live telecasts based on misleading allegations, to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Papers were presented and agreed to. Parliament Opening and Speaker's Announcements Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Minister Bimal Rathnayake said education reform should be treated as a long-term national project shaping Sri Lanka’s society and workforce by 2050, and therefore must proceed through broad consultation rather than as a finalized proposal imposed on Parliament. He argued that a White Paper or framework should be debated widely, including beyond Parliament, because issues such as school structures, cultural and religious education, and subject combinations affect all communities and families. He proposed that all children learn the core values of the main religions to promote mutual respect, and cited the need for flexible subject combinations such as Combined Mathematics with Biology to meet modern industry requirements. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne formally seconded the motion under consideration. The House then put the question and agreed to it, after which the presiding Member changed from Hon. Chanaka Madugoda to Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Upali Samarasingha - Deputy Minister of Co-operative Development JJB AI summary Upali Samarasingha moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair as the presiding member. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy stated that the District Coordinating Committee Chair is appointed by the President and said that this appointment cannot be questioned in the chamber. He cautioned that confusing remarks on the matter could introduce incorrect information into the debate. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa requested the Prime Minister to ensure that pending appointments are issued immediately once any legal or judicial obstacles are cleared. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa began to pose a question to the Prime Minister, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive content beyond the opening phrase. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva expressed support for the Government’s proposed education reforms, noting that many elements build on earlier reform efforts, including proposals from 1981 and subsequent initiatives. He urged broad consultation across the five pillars of reform, careful preparation, and safeguards to avoid past failures caused by rushed implementation or politicization. He also emphasized the need to design the education framework for future labour-market demands, including changes driven by artificial intelligence. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Chrishantha Abeysena - Minister of Science and Technology JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Chrishantha Abeysena moved that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair during proceedings. The motion was put to the House and agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Chanaka Madugoda assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda made a brief procedural intervention challenging another member’s authority to direct proceedings, stating that the member was not the Chair and should sit down. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary The Chair instructed Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe to take his seat. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was made in this intervention. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda clarified that he had not made the allegation being referred to. The remark appears to be a brief procedural correction or denial in response to a claim attributed to him. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe requested one minute to clarify an allegation that he said was being reported in the media. The intervention was procedural and sought permission from the Chair to address the matter briefly. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva asked for his allocated ten minutes to be respected and sought permission from the Deputy Chairperson of Committees to proceed. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →