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- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly questioned why an apology had been made to a Minister. The remark appears to be an interjection seeking clarification rather than a substantive policy statement or proposal. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka briefly intervened to tell the Minister to pose a question if he had one. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or proposal was raised in the remark. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe briefly interjected to ask the relevant Member to identify who served as Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and as Chairman of SriLankan Airlines during the period under discussion. He suggested those names should also be placed on record as part of the debate. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka objected to his allotted speaking time being reduced. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the quoted remark. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe briefly objected to the Chair’s reference to “the Hon. Deputy Minister,” noting that he had spoken immediately beforehand and questioning the ambiguity of the reference. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Clarified that no individual’s name was mentioned in the preceding remarks. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe rose to a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala raised a Point of Order denying a social media claim quoted by Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara that allegedly linked him to a statement about the Dalada Perahera. He asserted that he had never made such a statement, urged Members to act responsibly in the House, and demanded that any claim attributing the remark to him be supported with a link. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Harshana Nanayakkara informed the Chair that he would allocate part of his speaking time to the Minister. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in this intervention. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam sought an assurance that Members would be protected under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act when participating in the debate on the Easter Sunday attacks. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa formally moved that Parliament be adjourned. The motion was then proposed to the House. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Read →
- 9 July 2025 Sittings of the Parliament AI summary Parliament agreed to a motion moved by Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa on behalf of the Leader of the House setting the day’s sitting hours from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., with Standing Order 8(5) to apply at 11.30 a.m. It also agreed that, upon adjournment, Parliament would meet again on Friday, 11th July 2025 at 9.30 a.m. Procedural: Setting Sitting Hours Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order stating that he had been summoned to the CID over remarks made in Parliament. He questioned how Members could speak freely under the protections of the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act if they were subject to such inquiries. Papers: Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 9 July 2025 Bills Presented AI summary The Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill was presented by Minister K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna. The Bill was ordered to be printed, scheduled for Second Reading on 23 July 2025, and referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability. Papers: Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Member stated that a privilege matter may be raised, while emphasizing that when national security is implicated, authorities are obligated to seek information from individuals making such claims. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected to any external approval requirement for Members to raise Questions of Privilege, arguing that it undermines parliamentary sovereignty and Members’ rights. He asked the Deputy Speaker to intervene, specifically citing the denial of an opportunity for Hon. Dayasiri to raise a privilege matter, and emphasized that freedom of speech in Parliament is a constitutional right. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order concerning parliamentary privilege, stating that he had been summoned by the CID to explain remarks made only within Parliament. He said the Speaker had informed him that his speech contained no reference to “323” and questioned how such an inquiry aligns with the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Raising a Point of Order, Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam argued that Hon. Dayasiri’s Privilege issue should first be permitted in the House and referred to the Privileges Committee before any involvement of the IGP. He emphasized that Members of Parliament must be able to raise matters of Privilege at any time. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara argued that national security concerns relating to allegedly risky released containers should be investigated by questioning those responsible for their release, including the relevant Ministers. He said MPs who raised the issue should not be the first to be summoned, as their role was to highlight the potential threat. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that MPs are not being summoned simply for holding press briefings, but that authorities may seek information when national security is involved. He urged Members to cooperate by providing any information relevant to national security. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Read →