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. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake responded to a reference made to him in the debate, stating that he had spoken only briefly because his name had been mentioned and he had been targeted. He rejected the allegation that he had wasted Parliament’s time, arguing that he intervenes only on essential matters and that others were responsible for wasting time. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member objected that the Opposition was wasting parliamentary time. No substantive policy issue, legislative proposal, or specific demand was raised in the remark. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam objected to time being wasted during Questions for Oral Answers, noting that his party has only one MP and receives very limited debate time. He requested that any time lost due to irrelevant interventions, including remarks by the Leader of the House, not be deducted from his party’s allocated speaking time. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded 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 rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the provided speech excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Interjections on Historical Matters Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna noted procedurally that the second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in this statement. Oral Question: Security at Temple of the Tooth Relic and Road Closure Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under the Standing Orders concerning the conduct of parliamentary proceedings. He requested the Speaker’s permission to state the matter. Oral Question: Security at Temple of the Tooth Relic and Road Closure Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister objected to a Member’s remark directed at the Chair, stating that such language undermines the authority of the Chair. He requested that the remark be withdrawn. Oral Question: Security at Temple of the Tooth Relic and Road Closure Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister responded to a parliamentary question with limited available information, stating that some details were unavailable due to the passage of more than 36 years since the relevant criminal investigations were completed. He confirmed only that nine suspects had been arrested for allegedly assisting in planning violent acts linked to an attack on the gate guard post of Sri Dalada Maligawa, and said the remaining part of the question did not arise. Oral Question: Security at Temple of the Tooth Relic and Road Closure Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. P.T. Jayawardena of Angampitiya Road, Kotte, was presented and accepted in Parliament. Papers: Additional Reports Tabled Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake presented additional reports on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation for referral to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources. The House agreed to the question. Papers: Additional Reports Tabled Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Waruna Liyanage SJB AI summary Hon. Waruna Liyanage presented three public petitions to Parliament from residents and a Buddhist monk in the Ratnapura area, including petitioners from Dodampe, Ihala Hakamuwa, and Kuruwita. No details of the petitions’ subject matter were stated in the speech. Petitions: Various Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB AI summary Nihal Galappaththi presented four petitions to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Tangalle, Tissamaharama, Ambalantota, and Barawakumbuka. The petitions were formally tabled for consideration under parliamentary procedure. Petitions: Various Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs presented the 2022 Annual Report of the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. He proposed referring it to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources Development, and the House agreed. Papers: Annual Reports and Performance Reports Read →
- 23 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 Ministry’s Performance Report for 2024. He proposed that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, and the House agreed. Papers: Annual Reports and Performance Reports Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development presented the Ministry of Labour’s 2024 Performance Report to Parliament. He proposed that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources Development, and the proposal was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Performance Reports 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 presented the 2023 Performance Report of the Department of Food Commissioner and the 2024 Performance Report of the Department of Registrar of Companies. He proposed that both reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, and the House agreed. Papers: Annual Reports and Performance Reports Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2024 Performance Report of the Office of the Leader of the Opposition and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, which was agreed to. On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, he also presented reports relating to the Mahaweli Authority and several land and planning departments, and moved their referral to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, which was also agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Performance Reports Read →
- 23 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya presented three annual reports relating to the Lady Lochore Loan Fund, the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board, and the Inland Revenue Department, and moved that they be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. She also presented an Order under Section 22 of the Foreign Exchange Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2441/14, and moved that it be referred to the Committee on Public Finance; both motions were agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Performance Reports Read →
- 23 July 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker announced certification of three labour-related amendment Bills under Article 79 and receipt of a Supreme Court petition concerning the National Audit (Amendment) Bill under Article 121(1). He outlined the next procedural steps following the report of the inquiry into allegations against IGP T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon, noting that the report found him guilty, had been uploaded, and would be printed in all three languages. A resolution for his removal will be placed in the Order Book under the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act and may be debated after five clear days, with removal to follow if supported by a majority of all Members. Opening: Parliament Convened Read →