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. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asserted his parliamentary privilege to raise an issue in the House before any clarification is sought from the Inspector General of Police. He emphasized that the matter should first be allowed to be presented in Parliament. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara informed the House that he had submitted a Question of Privilege to the Speaker’s Office the previous day. No further details of the privilege matter were provided in the excerpt. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Nalin Hewage - Deputy Minister of Vocational Education JJB AI summary Nalin Hewage raised a Question of Privilege alleging that several media outlets published or broadcast false and defamatory material about him, including reports in “Ada” on 28 and 29 May 2025, an “Aruna” article on 1 June 2025, and a “Giru” TV segment the same day. He denied making the statement attributed to him as Chairman of the Galle District Coordinating Committee and requested that the matter be referred through the Deputy Speaker to the Speaker for a proper inquiry. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Paddy Purchase, Rice Import, Horticultural Crops; Question of Privilege Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister said the Question had been submitted only the previous evening and requested time until Friday to provide detailed answers. He noted that the Food Security Committee at the Presidential Secretariat had discussed measures to protect domestic production of crops such as red onions, big onions, and potatoes, and had resolved to take steps to safeguard local crops. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Paddy Purchase, Rice Import, Horticultural Crops; Question of Privilege Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Velanai Post Office is currently operating from a privately rented building and that no suitable land has yet been formally vested in the Postal Department for a permanent premises. He said the Department intends to construct a permanent post office building if suitable land is vested in it, while noting that the remaining part of the question was not applicable. Oral Question: Velanai DS Division Post Office (Q.950/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the requested details were included in an annex tabled in the House. Oral Question: CIABOC Cases Against Politicians (Q.712/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that sixty-five matters have been concluded. Oral Question: CIABOC Cases Against Politicians (Q.712/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 Development of Ragama–Peralanda Tank: Details AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for details on the Ragama–Peralanda Tank in the Ja-Ela Pradeshiya Sabha area, including when it was selected as a Landscape Project, its objectives, and expenditure to date. He also asked whether the project has been halted and, if so, what action the Ministry intends to take. Oral Question: Ragama–Peralanda Tank Development (Q.6511/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Rathna Gamage — Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources AI summary Rathna Gamage objected to the manner of questioning during the sitting and declined to respond in that context. He indicated that he would answer the question outside the Chamber. Oral Question: Fish Catch, Import and Export (Q.637/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy stated that no one had mocked the Tamil language. He then yielded his second supplementary question to Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi. Oral Question: Fish Catch, Import and Export (Q.637/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hector Appuhamy rejected a Minister’s allegation that the Opposition had taken a racist position, stating that no Opposition member had insulted the Tamil language. He requested that the record or impression be corrected accordingly before proceeding with his supplementary question. Oral Question: Fish Catch, Import and Export (Q.637/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake raised a procedural concern about the length and language of ministerial replies, noting that Members may not understand responses given in a Minister’s mother tongue. He said his observation carried no ill intent and urged Ministers to answer briefly to avoid the government side gaining undue speaking time. Oral Question: Fish Catch, Import and Export (Q.637/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy requested additional speaking time, noting that Members have limited opportunities to ask questions, sometimes only once in three or four months. He argued that it would be unfair if only the Minister were granted extended time. Oral Question: Fish Catch, Import and Export (Q.637/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar JJB AI summary Ramalingam Chandrasekar stated that he was tabling the remainder of a reply. No further substantive policy position, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Oral Question: Fish Catch, Import and Export (Q.637/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Requested that the Minister table the remaining part of his reply so it could be studied. Oral Question: Fish Catch, Import and Export (Q.637/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella informed the House that Hon. Kavinda Jayawardhana would ask the second supplementary question. Oral Question: National Hospital Kandy (Q.614/2025) Read →
- 9 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Requested two weeks’ time to provide a comprehensive reply to Hon. D.V. Chanaka’s question, stating that detailed information is required. Oral Questions to Prime Minister: Pension Disputes and FDI Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri objected to moving motions during the period allocated for questions to the Prime Minister. He argued that doing so is unfair and wastes parliamentary time. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri requested that members be allowed more time and space to speak during proceedings. He objected to the debate being curtailed or managed in a restrictive manner, comparing it to a board of directors meeting held at night. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri challenged calls from the Leader of the House and the Prime Minister for decorum during Question Time, arguing that the Government side should observe such standards first. He referred to conduct in the previous day’s proceedings as the context for his objection. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Read →