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- 11 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary No substantive remarks are available to summarize beyond the fragment “In a certain building—”. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe demanded that a warrant be produced, challenging an opposing claim or accusation made during the debate. He also objected to what he characterized as false statements, calling for an end to such remarks. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that allegations made in the House, particularly regarding Prabhakaran’s weapons and national security threats, were being broadcast live and should not be made without evidence. He urged those making such claims to appear before the relevant authorities, including the CID, and provide evidence rather than using Parliament to spread falsehoods. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe rose on a point of Order during the proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded beyond the interrupted attempt to speak. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip requested that Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe be given time to clarify a matter raised earlier in the proceedings. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Read →
- 11 July 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member briefly addressed the Deputy Speaker, but the speech was interrupted before any substantive point, proposal, or question was made. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Read →
- 11 July 2025 MEDIATION (CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL DISPUTES) BILL AI summary The Mediation (Civil and Commercial Disputes) Bill was presented by Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara. The Bill was ordered to be read a Second time on 25 July 2025, printed, and referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection. Presentation of Mediation (Civil and Commercial Disputes) Bill Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara referred to a statement issued by the Director-General of Customs. The recorded excerpt is incomplete due to an interruption, and no substantive argument, proposal, or question is set out in the available text. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Chair to refer to Standing Order No. 86. The intervention appears to have been a procedural point, seeking guidance or enforcement of the relevant Standing Order during the proceedings. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order under Standing Order No. 86. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point concerning the Rules of Debate, invoking Standing Order 86. The available excerpt does not include the substance of the procedural issue or any further argument, request, or ruling sought. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, requested additional time to speak, noting that another member had spoken at length and asking to be allowed a minute. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary No substantive remarks beyond addressing the Deputy Speaker are included in the provided excerpt, so there is no policy position, proposal, question, or argument to summarize. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake requested the Deputy Speaker to restore order in the House or issue a ruling. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna’s intervention was limited to requesting permission to read from material. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake asked to be allowed to finish his remarks before another member was given the opportunity to speak. The intervention appears procedural, seeking orderly conduct of the debate. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member briefly noted a procedural or technical issue in the chamber, stating that two microphones were switched on at the same time. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake requested permission from the Deputy Speaker to continue speaking after an interruption. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that he rose only because his name had been mentioned, accusing others of making false claims under Parliamentary Privilege both inside and outside Parliament. He also referred to the matter as involving national security and asked Hon. Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna to remain calm and sit down. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →