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. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka raised, under Standing Order 92(2)(a), the issue of United States tariff duties imposed in April and the Government’s response. He noted that the Opposition had participated in an all-party discussion with the President on reducing tariffs and supporting related measures, and referred to a subsequent visit by a Government team, including a Deputy Minister, for discussions. US Tariff Duties - Member's Attention Matter and Discussion Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister and the relevant Minister, requested two weeks’ time to answer the Question, citing the need to compile a substantial volume of data. Points of Order and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa informed the House that the requested reply would be provided on the next sitting day. Points of Order and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised a Standing Order 27(2) question to the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government on long-standing issues in the Government Translators’ Service. He cited constitutional and policy commitments to official languages and multilingual communication, and argued that failures to recruit, promote, train, and resolve salary anomalies have weakened the service. He questioned why a proper Service Minute has not been prepared despite circular requirements, asked whether the Ministry accepts responsibility for nearly two decades of delay, and sought remedies including recognition of past salary structures and justice for officers who had to seek Supreme Court relief for promotions. Points of Order and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural concern under Standing Order 92(a) about only nine Oral Questions being taken when ten were expected. He said Members’ questions are scheduled in order but his own questions numbered 1 to 10 had not been asked, and he had been unable to verify whether they were properly tabled. He requested that, when ten Oral Questions are scheduled, all ten be taken to ensure fairness to Members on both Government and Opposition sides. Points of Order and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe made a brief intervention expressing thanks. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the speech. Oral Questions - First Round Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. I.D. Dayarathna of Lekam Watta, Barigoda, Nakkawatta. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB AI summary Presented two public petitions to Parliament: one from Mr. A. Gamagé and seven others of Mirihana, Nugegoda, and another from Mr. G.L. Mendis Abeysekara of Maharagama. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hiruni Wijesinghe, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. W.H.A. Kumar Thamel of No. 137/18, Aluth Watta. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. K.D. Jayantha Ranjin of No. 12/135, Passara. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Anuradha Jayaratne, Attorney-at-Law NDF AI summary Presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. S. A. Saliya Ranjith Bandara of Kirinda, Hondiyadeniya, Gampola. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment JJB AI summary Hon. Arun Hemachandra presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. L. J. Baptist of Post Office Lane, Trincomalee. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Namal Sudarshana - Deputy Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary A petition from Mrs. Chandrakanthi Weerasinghe of Kumbukwewa, Karuwalagaswewa Road, Mailamada, Tihachchi, was presented to Parliament by the Deputy Minister. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2024 Performance Report of the former Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital. The motion was agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports - Ministers Read →
- 11 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 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Community Based Corrections and the 2024 Performance Report of the Registrar of the Supreme Court, and moved that they be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection. He also presented regulations made under the Judicature Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2439/34 of 4 June 2025, and moved their referral to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration. Both motions were agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports - Ministers Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Presented several 2024 annual performance reports and a Tea Board order for referral to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees and the Committee on Public Finance. Responding to Question 953/2025, he stated that Vavuniya, Mannar and Mullaitivu have 25 regional hospitals in total, categorized as A, B or C based on OPD attendance and staffed according to approved cadre categories such as medical officers, nurses, pharmacists and laboratory technologists. He provided district-wise hospital names and classifications, noting that the requested cadre information exists and that further sub-questions did not arise. Tabling of Annual Reports - Ministers Read →
- 11 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented several annual and performance reports, including those of the Ranaviru Seva Authority, Sri Lanka Customs, Department of Census and Statistics, Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, and Educational Publications Department, and moved that they be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees. She also presented a Gazette Order under the Tobacco Tax Act on the imposition of tobacco tax on beedi, referring it to the Committee on Public Finance. Responding to a question on the Easter Sunday attacks, she stated that one Presidential Commission had been appointed, its report was tabled in Parliament in 2021, and the Attorney-General is studying the material, with the Government undertaking to act on recommendations and keep the public informed. Tabling of Annual Reports - Ministers Read →
- 11 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 moved that the relevant reports be printed, which was agreed to by the House. He then presented the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, which was also agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports - Ministers Read →
- 11 July 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih] AI summary The Deputy Speaker announced the establishment of the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs, with its inaugural meeting scheduled for 11 July 2025, and invited interested Members to attend. He also informed Members of an awareness workshop on the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Sri Lanka to be held the same day. On behalf of the Speaker, he presented multiple volumes of the Auditor-General’s Triennial Reports under the National Audit Act and the Constitution, which were ordered to be printed, and proceeded with routine business including petitions and oral questions. Establishment of Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna protested that his speaking time had been reduced from six minutes to three minutes and requested an additional 20 seconds. He alleged that the reduction was due to the Government’s concern over what he might say, then concluded by thanking the Chair. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →