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- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda briefly responded to a challenge to provide proof, stating that he was prepared to table the relevant material in Parliament. The intervention indicates a procedural willingness to submit evidence to support his position. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda sought time to respond after stating that another member had challenged the House. He began referring to events from 2008, specifically the period when the other member was serving in the Provincial Council, suggesting he intended to address or rebut claims connected to that period. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda raised a point of order during the proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided speech excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Requested, under Standing Orders, that Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne be afforded an opportunity to speak at a subsequent sitting. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne (Ms.) JJB AI summary Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne seconded the Adjournment Motion moved by Hon. Ruwan Wijeweera. No further substantive remarks or policy positions were stated. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved the adjournment motion, “That Parliament do now adjourn.” The motion was then proposed to the House. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa condemned targeted character attacks against MP Rohini Kumari Wijerathna and her late father, noting her public service and her father’s role in initiating the farmer pension scheme through a Private Member’s motion. He called on the Speaker to take specific steps to strengthen her security and said such attacks, particularly against a woman representative, should cease immediately. Procedural: Member's personal statement and Privilege matter Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna withdrew a remark made the previous day that may have been disrespectful to the Speaker’s Chair. She raised a privilege matter under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, alleging that the Leader of the House’s statement linking Matale mass graves and “daughters of murderers” directly targeted her, endangered her security, and impeded her duties as an MP. She requested referral to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, withdrawal and expunging of the remarks from Hansard, a formal investigation into the alleged mass graves, and appointment of a Special Committee under Standing Order 91(c). Procedural: Member's personal statement and Privilege matter Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Anton Jayakody JJB AI summary A detailed response to the matter raised was promised within two weeks. Question by Private Notice: Land Issues in Mannar, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya (Q. Private Notice 1) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan urged the Deputy Minister to provide answers within two weeks on an urgent land-related matter, noting that National Committees had already met. He requested that the relevant lands be released and formally Gazetted without delay. Question by Private Notice: Land Issues in Mannar, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya (Q. Private Notice 1) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Anton Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Anton Jayakody requested two weeks to provide a detailed reply. Question by Private Notice: Land Issues in Mannar, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya (Q. Private Notice 1) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe requested two weeks to provide a reply. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Agricultural Matter (Q.10) - Stand down Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody formally proceeded to ask a question during the parliamentary sitting. No substantive issue, proposal, or policy position was stated in the excerpt provided. Oral Question: Agricultural Matter (Q.10) - Stand down Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Kins Nelson requested the Presiding Member’s permission to speak briefly for one minute. Oral Question: Petroleum Storage Tanks in Cities (Q.9) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education whether the Government is aware that proposals, including the Eastern Province Governor’s recommendations, had been made to establish separate education zones for Uhana and Pottuvil in the Ampara District but had not yet received Ministry approval. He requested clarification on whether steps will be taken to establish those education zones, what action has been taken so far, and, if not, the reasons for inaction. Oral Question: Education Zones for Uhana and Pottuvil (Q.8) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. P. Ruwan Senarath JJB AI summary Acknowledges that a problem exists regarding officer placements, and states that officers may submit requests through the annual transfer process. Action can then be taken based on those applications. Oral Question: Foreign Graduate Appointments (Q.7) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that Hon. Aravinda Senarath take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which the Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Aravinda Senarath assumed it. Oral Question: Foreign Graduate Appointments (Q.7) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman informed the House that the second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. Oral Question: Government Analyst's Department Vacancies and Case Backlogs (Q.6) Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Anton Jayakody JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Environment, Anton Jayakody requested a two-week extension to provide an answer. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Environmental Matter (Q.4) - Stand down Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Danushka Ranganath JJB AI summary Danushka Ranganath formally posed a question to the House without providing substantive details in the recorded excerpt. Oral Question: Environmental Matter (Q.4) - Stand down Read →