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. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy briefly interjected to clarify that a preceding interpretation or response did not reflect what he had said. No substantive policy proposal or detailed argument was presented in the recorded excerpt. Oral Question: Fisheries Matter (Q.2) and Procedural Remarks Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hector Appuhamy argued that his remarks were relevant because they were made inside Parliament rather than at an external media briefing, implying they should be treated within parliamentary context. He appeared to respond to a procedural or relevance objection, maintaining that the matter was connected to the ongoing debate. Oral Question: Fisheries Matter (Q.2) and Procedural Remarks Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hector Appuhamy states that an earlier exchange following a question to the Fisheries Minister was misrepresented on social media by two individuals, including a Tamil MP. He emphasizes that he and his colleagues respect Tamil Members and the Tamil language, and that their objection was not directed at Tamil itself. Oral Question: Fisheries Matter (Q.2) and Procedural Remarks Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Ocean Resources, Bimal Rathnayake requested two weeks to provide an answer. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Fisheries Matter (Q.2) and Procedural Remarks Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hector Appuhamy briefly addressed the Chair to formally pose a parliamentary question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the excerpt. Oral Question: Fisheries Matter (Q.2) and Procedural Remarks Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB AI summary Hon. Dewananda Suraweera presented four petitions from residents of Maharagama, Gampaha, Kelaniya and Nugegoda. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: Citizens' petitions presented Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hiruni Wijesinghe, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Two public petitions were presented for parliamentary consideration: one from Mr. R.M.P.J. Perera and Mrs. J.M. Malani Hemalatha of Nagavila, Adigama, and another from Mr. W.P.R.E. Fernando of the Buildings Division, Sri Lanka Railways, Nattandiya. Petitions: Citizens' petitions presented Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. M. Uthayasiri of Amman Road, Kantharmadam, Jaffna. No further details on the petition’s subject were provided. Petitions: Citizens' petitions presented Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. B.A. Prem Naseer of Sesen Housing Complex, Ihala Bomiriya, Kaduwela. Petitions: Citizens' petitions presented Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Ajith Agalakada JJB AI summary Two petitions were presented to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Monaragala. The petitions were from Mr. D.M. Punchi Banda of Kanda Udapanguwa and Mrs. Sunitha Wijesinghe of Sirivijayapura. Petitions: Citizens' petitions presented Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake 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. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs presented the 2024 Performance Report of the Sri Lanka Police to Parliament. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration presented the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Debt Conciliation Board. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, and the House agreed to the motion. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council to Parliament. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports 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 On behalf of the Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development, the Minister presented the 2021/2022 Annual Report of BCC Lanka Ltd. and the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 Annual Reports and Accounts of the National Salt Company. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 24 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented several statutory and performance reports, including the 2023 Annual Report of the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission and the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, and moved that they be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital. She also tabled reports on actions taken under Standing Order 119(4) regarding matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts and moved their referral to that Committee. In addition, she presented 2024 performance reports for the Superior Court Judges’ Head and the Department of Civil Security for referral to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, and tabled a note on supplementary allocations under the 2025 Appropriation Act. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 24 July 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker announced that a motion may be moved to refer the privilege matter raised by Hon. Eranga Gunasekara on 8 April 2025, concerning false news reports about an attack on former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s residence, to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He also informed Members that the Committee on Parliamentary Business would meet at 3.15 p.m. in Committee Room No. 2, followed immediately by a meeting of the Committee of Selection, and requested all Members to attend. Opening: Parliament met and Privilege notice Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB AI summary Stated that the matter is still being drafted and that the House will be informed in due course. Adjournment: Questions at Time of Adjournment Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Asked whether the proposed Cabinet Paper would provide the same 12-year pathway to Grade I promotions granted to other executive grades. She further sought clarification on whether such a measure would resolve the affected officers’ promotion issue. Adjournment: Questions at Time of Adjournment Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna sought clarification on whether the Gazette would be issued in early August 2025 and whether it would apply to students from both 2023 and 2024. Adjournment: Questions at Time of Adjournment Read →