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 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri challenged the Chair’s handling of proceedings, implying that the Speaker should act for all 224 Members of Parliament rather than a limited group. He stated that the Opposition would remain silent only if the Speaker represented 159 members, but requested the opportunity to speak if the Speaker represented the full House. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri questioned the impartiality of the Speaker, asking whether the Speaker represents all 224 Members of Parliament or only the 159 members aligned with one side. The intervention suggests concern over perceived unequal treatment or bias in parliamentary proceedings. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri stated that he had sought permission to depart from the scheduled parliamentary agenda and asked to clarify the procedure for doing so. The intervention concerned procedural handling of business outside the agenda rather than a substantive policy matter. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri stated that Members are raising timely and important questions to the Prime Minister. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya began answering a question by stating that the matter applied with effect from 1 January 2020, but the recorded extract is interrupted before any substantive details or response are provided. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna indicated that she would direct her question to the Prime Minister. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 92. No further substantive argument or request was included in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake objected to the Speaker allowing a Point of Order during a Member’s question to the Prime Minister, arguing that it interrupted the Member’s Standing Order right to ask supplementary questions. He urged that the established procedure be respected and stated that the intervention did not constitute a proper Point of Order. Procedural: Points of Order on Question Time Conduct Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that the Government would take up the proposal referred to in the debate. Oral Question: Digital Transformation and Education Reforms Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera sought the Speaker’s permission to respond because his name had been mentioned during the proceedings. Oral Question: Digital Transformation and Education Reforms Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that she had intended to respond after the day’s questions, but a related court case was pending. She said she was therefore unable to provide an answer at that time. Oral Question: Digital Transformation and Education Reforms Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera pressed the Prime Minister to provide a delayed response to his earlier question on the India–Sri Lanka Agreement, noting that procedural rules prevent him from re-asking it. He asked why no answer had been given despite time having been taken to study the matter, and whether there was a difficulty, issue, or continuing review delaying the response. Oral Question: Digital Transformation and Education Reforms Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. (Ms.) Ambika Samivel JJB AI summary Hon. (Ms.) Ambika Samivel presented two petitions to Parliament, one from Mr. L.P. Karunarathna of Kadawatha and one from Mrs. Nayana Sajeevani Hettiarachchi of Meegoda. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Thanura Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Thanura Dissanayake informed Parliament that he accepted two petitions from constituents in Katugastota and Kandy. The petitions were submitted by Mrs. H.K.G. Kavya Sahanmali Gunasekara and Mr. W.H.M.D.W.S.B. Wijekon for parliamentary consideration. Petitions Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva JJB AI summary Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva presented and accepted a petition on behalf of Miss W.M. Nethmi Chamatka of Kotuwegedara, Madenwala, Hakuranketha. Petitions Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB AI summary Hon. Chathura Galappaththi informed Parliament that he accepted two petitions: one from Mr. H.W. Wijesinghe of Kajugaswatta, Pathegama North, Kottegoda, and another from Mr. M. Abdul Rauf of Bathutha Road, Matara. Petitions Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. R.M. Ranjith Bandara of Alupothuwala, Ukuwela, Matale. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated. Petitions Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. H.S.R. Fonseka of “Prasad,” Panapitiya, Mananduwa Road, Waskaduwa, Kalutara. Petitions Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Eranga Gunasekara, Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs, informed Parliament that he accepted two petitions: one from Mrs. A.A. Wijaya Lakshmi of Kadawatha and another from Mrs. Y.K. Shriyaltha Edirisinghe of Avissawella. Petitions Read →
- 9 July 2025 Hon. Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. Najith Indika presented the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection report covering annual reports of the Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute, the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board, and the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration for specified years between 2021 and 2023. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Annual Performance Reports Read →