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. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Clarified that the statement in question was made by the Deputy Minister, not by him. The intervention appears to correct attribution during the debate. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought a brief opportunity to speak, asking the Chair for a short allocation of time amid interruptions. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or proposal was raised in the recorded remarks. 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 Deputy Speaker to grant him half a minute to speak. No substantive policy matter or proposal was raised in the 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 Dayasiri Jayasekara posed a brief remark emphasizing that the matter under discussion was the central or “big” question before the House. No specific proposal, demand, or policy position was elaborated in the excerpt provided. 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 questioned the basis for action taken against him, stating that unlike Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, he had not made any remarks outside Parliament. He said the Speaker’s letter did not refer to the 323 containers and that his statement was taken based on remarks made in Parliament, expressing concern over the handling of the matter. 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 Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna requested the Deputy Speaker for an additional 10 seconds to speak. 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 rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded 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 raised a brief question in Parliament asking what action or outcome would follow regarding Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. No further context, proposal, or substantive argument was provided in the 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 objected to a Member being questioned by the CID over remarks made in Parliament, arguing that parliamentary speech should not be subject to such action. He said a privilege matter should first be allowed to be raised in the House and then considered by the Speaker, rather than being referred to the Police before the Member can present it. He requested that Members’ legal and parliamentary rights to raise privilege issues be protected. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested one minute of speaking time from the Deputy Speaker. 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 clarification from the Chair on when he would be allowed to present a matter, stating that he had not been given an opportunity to speak as expected. 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 informed the House that he was raising a matter under Standing Order 92(2)(a) concerning a pending Question of Privilege. He noted that he had raised the same matter previously. 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 of Order. No substantive argument, question, or proposal is included in the provided excerpt. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to the Deputy Speaker’s handling of proceedings, alleging misuse of authority after part of his remarks was expunged by order of the Chair. He requested that the Chair not allow its powers to be abused and asked for facilitation, indicating he would raise the matter with the Leader of the House if not permitted to proceed. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to insults directed at the Deputy Speaker and stated that such conduct should not be permitted in Parliament. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri’s remarks were largely expunged on the order of the Chair. The remaining statement alleged misuse of authority and appeared to refer to the application of a Standing Order before the speech was interrupted or removed from the record. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri sought the Deputy Speaker’s permission to speak under Standing Order 146. US Tariff Duties - Member's Attention Matter and Discussion Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Raising a point of order, Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna warned that tariff advantages for countries such as Vietnam, India and Bangladesh could seriously affect Sri Lanka. He urged the Government to resume urgent negotiations with the United States, noting that the relevant letter left room for further talks, and said members of the Sri Lanka–US Parliamentary Friendship Association and Opposition representatives were ready to assist in a united national effort. US Tariff Duties - Member's Attention Matter and Discussion Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that, under the Standing Orders, Members do not have a right to make such remarks. He agreed that the Chief Government Whip could be permitted to make a brief remark on this occasion due to his responsible conduct, but stressed that it should not become a practice, convention, or entitlement. US Tariff Duties - Member's Attention Matter and Discussion Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly requested the Deputy Speaker’s permission for one additional minute to conclude his point. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt. US Tariff Duties - Member's Attention Matter and Discussion Read →