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- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Mrs. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna sought a clarification from the Chair, specifying that she was not raising a question. Adjournment: Questions at Time of Adjournment Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development formally moved that Parliament adjourn. The Presiding Member put the adjournment question to the House. Adjournment: Questions at Time of Adjournment Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe moved amendments to Clauses 19 and 20 of the Bill, including setting a fine not exceeding Rs. 80 million and revising wording on transfers of money or property linked to profit distribution. The amendments were agreed to, the remaining clauses and schedule were approved, and the Bill was reported with amendments. He then moved the Third Reading and sought leave to correct linguistic, typographical, grammatical, numbering, and consequential errors, after which the Bill was passed. Committee Stage: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Clauses and Amendments Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary An amendment was moved to Clause 14 of the Bill, amending section 471 of the principal enactment, to replace the wording on page 16 with a reference to service “as the Additional Registrar General of Companies or as an Assistant Registrar of Companies.” The amendment was agreed to, Clause 14 as amended was ordered to stand part of the Bill, and Clauses 15 to 18 were also approved. Committee Stage: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Clauses and Amendments Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe moved several amendments to the Companies (Amendment) Bill concerning disclosure of beneficial ownership, including definitions of residents and persons exercising authority, a three-month disclosure requirement for existing companies, and public access to specified beneficial ownership information through the Registrar. He also proposed provisions for certified copies on request with a prescribed fee, penalties including fines or imprisonment, and technical wording changes to the registration system. The amendments were agreed to, Clause 7 was passed as amended, and Clauses 8 to 13 were ordered to stand part of the Bill. Committee Stage: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Clauses and Amendments Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe moved an amendment to Clause 4 of the Bill to state that a share certificate shall not be required and to require records to include the persons to whom shares were issued and their addresses. The amendment was agreed to, and Clause 4 as amended, along with Clauses 5 and 6, was ordered to stand part of the Bill. Committee Stage: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Clauses and Amendments Read →
- 23 July 2025 Committee Stage Proceedings (in Committee) AI summary During the Committee Stage, Clauses 1 to 3 of the Bill were considered and ordered to stand part of the Bill. No debate, amendment, or specific objection is recorded in this excerpt. Committee Stage: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Clauses and Amendments Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe proposed that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. Following the proposal, Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake requested an additional three minutes to continue his remarks. No substantive policy argument or proposal was made in this excerpt. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne - Deputy Chairperson of Committees (in the Chair) JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne was proposed to take the Chair during the proceedings, and the House agreed. The Deputy Chairperson of Committees then left the Chair, and Hon. Ariyarathne assumed the Chair. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised a procedural concern that the Registrar of Companies’ website had reportedly been malfunctioning for 10 days. He said this was obstructing legal practitioners and others from obtaining information and carrying out company registrations, and urged the Deputy Speaker and the House to take note of the issue as a matter affecting access to official services and information. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised a Point of Order. No further substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly characterized the matter as “village work” during an interruption. No specific policy position, proposal, or question was articulated in the recorded remark. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa urged the Government to respond calmly to an issue he was raising, asking that members not become agitated or shout during the exchange. He called for concrete solutions and answers rather than disorder in the Chamber. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary A Member briefly responded to a prior reference by noting that another Member was also in Parliament at the relevant time. The exchange was acknowledged by a nod, and the related material was ordered to be placed in the Library. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary The Hon. Mujibur Rahman seconded a motion related to a Bill, after which the House agreed to the question. The Bill was read for the First time, ordered to be printed, and referred under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment for a report. Procedural: Kodhagoda Gunarathana Nahimi Foundation Bill – First Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Waruna Liyanage SJB AI summary Hon. Waruna Liyanage sought leave of Parliament to introduce a Bill to incorporate the Kodhagoda Gunarathana Nahimi Foundation. Procedural: Kodhagoda Gunarathana Nahimi Foundation Bill – First Reading Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development JJB AI summary Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that responses were being prepared to questions raised on 9 July 2025 by Hon. Sajith Premadasa and Hon. Shritharan. He said data on red onions had been obtained from relevant departments but the full answer was still pending and would be provided within the week. He also informed the House that the response to Hon. Premadasa’s question was lengthy and asked whether it should be read out or tabled. Ministerial Statement: Government Policies on Paddy Purchase and Rice Import Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Assurances were given that any unanswered questions would be followed up through the Secretary-General’s Office and the Government Chief Whip’s Office to expedite responses. The member noted that the issue of mass graves had previously been answered by Hon. Naanayakkara, and said relevant Ministers would be alerted to provide further answers soon. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) – Kankesanthurai Port Renovation Delay Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan raised a procedural concern that several of his questions submitted under Standing Order 27(2), including one from 05.02.2025, had not been answered despite ministerial undertakings. He cited four pending questions directed to Ministers K.D. Lal Kantha, Harsha Nanayakkara, Wasantha Samarasinghe, and Bimal Rathnayake, including a repeatedly deferred question on onions, and requested that the matter be addressed. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) – Kankesanthurai Port Renovation Delay Read →