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. Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku - Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation requested two weeks’ time to provide a full and detailed answer to the matter raised. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) – Kankesanthurai Port Renovation Delay Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa requested 30 seconds of speaking time. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions – Sri Lanka Electricity Bill Scheduling Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of order and requested one minute to clarify a matter before the House. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions – Sri Lanka Electricity Bill Scheduling Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary Dilith Jayaweera raised a brief point of order, indicating agreement with points previously raised. No further substantive argument, proposal, or demand is recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions – Sri Lanka Electricity Bill Scheduling Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said Parliament had agreed to provide further opportunities, beginning the following day, for Government and Opposition MPs to discuss proposed education reforms, with continued debate if required. He stated that no final reform document exists yet and that the Government intends to develop it through consultation with MPs, educationists, teachers, officials, professionals and the public, rather than proceeding without transparency. He added that a final document and roadmap would be presented to Parliament before 1 January of the following year. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions – Sri Lanka Electricity Bill Scheduling Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected to holding the scheduled debate on new education reforms without a formal White Paper, noting that the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill had been temporarily withdrawn to accommodate it. He argued that a PowerPoint presentation by the Prime Minister was an inadequate basis for debating major changes to education policy and requested that the Government table a formal document to anchor the discussion. He also asked for the debate to be extended to about three days to allow Members to fully address the proposed reforms. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions – Sri Lanka Electricity Bill Scheduling Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Institutional Reforms and Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha tabled a written answer stating that vehicle imports for public servants ceased from 22 May 2020. As no such vehicles have been imported since then, the remaining sub-questions were marked not applicable and the subsequent part as not arising. Oral Question: Second Round Questions (Q.1, 2, 3/2025 – Second Round) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that the Government is prepared to act on the matter raised and requested specific examples or instances to support action. He pledged that action would be taken once such details are provided. Oral Question: Transfer of LRC Lands to Private Individuals (Q.7/2025 – 869/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Hon. Lal Premanath informed the House that Hon. T.K. Jayasundara would ask the second supplementary question. Oral Question: Tourism Zones in Matara District (Q.6/2025 – 866/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna complained that the Leader of the House had pointed at her and called her a “murderer’s daughter.” She placed the remark on record as an issue concerning conduct in the Chamber. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly permits or urges that another member be allowed to raise a point of order during the proceedings. No substantive policy or legislative issue is addressed. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara urged that the Member be allowed to raise his point of order amid an interruption. No substantive policy matter or legislative issue was addressed. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order and requested that he be heard. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the excerpt. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Citing Standing Order 33(2), Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna noted that the Speaker has authority to limit the time allowed for supplementary questions and answers. He raised concern that excessive time had been spent on an answer the previous day and implied that stricter time management should be applied. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern, asking why his remarks were not being heard. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was presented in the excerpt. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the excerpt provided. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera objected to a remark characterizing someone as “a murderer’s daughter,” stating that it was wrong. He requested that the remark not be allowed or continued. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order concerning an allegation made by the Leader of the House against Hon. Kaviratne. The intervention appears to seek procedural attention to that allegation rather than advancing a substantive policy argument. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order and requested the Deputy Minister to pause briefly so he could address the procedural matter. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →