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- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided speech excerpt. Leader of Opposition Question Period and Points of Order Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a point of order regarding the planned imposition of an 18 per cent VAT on digital services from 1 October. He warned that the measure would affect millions of users and sought the Minister’s attention to the issue while present in the House. Leader of Opposition Question Period and Points of Order Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that the relevant matter would be duly tabled in Parliament and there was no need for argument over the procedure. He said it should be studied and debated properly, emphasizing that the Government intended to proceed through due process. Leader of Opposition Question Period and Points of Order Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that the Government has no objection to tabling the official report, but said Parliament should not debate a version circulated on social media due to questions about authenticity. He noted that the report includes summaries and details on the number of containers, their contents, and consignments, and said a debate could be held after the report is officially tabled if necessary. Leader of Opposition Question Period and Points of Order Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa questioned the Government’s refusal to officially table a report already presented by Hon. Mujibur Rahuman, stating that it contains several disclosures. He asked why the Minister was avoiding his nine questions and sought clarification on whether there was a “mastermind” or multiple masterminds behind the matter. He argued that, since the President appointed the committee, the Government had a responsibility to table its report in Parliament. Leader of Opposition Question Period and Points of Order Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Second Round (Q. 725/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna. No substantive details of the question or related policy matter were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question: Second Round (Q. 725/2025) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Existing procedures require acceptance of cost estimates from relevant agencies when their concurrence is needed for projects. The Minister indicated willingness to consult the relevant Ministry on the possibility of providing relief specifically for community water projects, in response to a Member’s proposal. Oral Question: Community Water Projects - Costs and Progress Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah stated that he had no supplementary questions to raise. Oral Question: Urumaya Freehold Deeds in Manmunai North Division Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna stated that the matter required further study and that the necessary details were not currently available. He informed the House that a response would be provided to the Member in due course. Oral Question: Tea Replanting and Infilling (2014-2018) Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB AI summary Hon. Padmasiri Bandara presented a petition from Mrs. M.A.N. Priyangani and another resident of New Town, Polonnaruwa. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary The Hon. Nishantha Perera presented five public petitions to Parliament on behalf of named petitioners from Booyagane, Habarugala, Indurawa, Amugoda, and Kahathuduwa. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Aruna Panagoda JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Chandrasiri Wettasinghe Liyanage of Godagama, Homagama. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the speech. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake formally presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. E.M.A. Ekanayaka of No. 272/4, Halawatha Road, Chariyapola. No details of the petition’s subject matter were provided in the statement. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Deva Jayasiri of G 3/7, Janawasa Housing Complex, Danduma, Sevanagala, for consideration by Parliament. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary A petition from Mrs. J.M.A.D. Jayasingha of Nava Nugawela, Nayapāna, Gampola was presented to Parliament. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Two petitions were presented on behalf of Mr. H. Wimalasiri Kaldera of Kohuwala and Mr. W. Anura Shantha of Madivela, Kotte. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary A petition from Mr. N.P. Samantha Wijesekara of Ihagama, Godagama, Gokarella was presented to Parliament. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Rathna Gamage - Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. K.D.H.S.S. de Silva of Ganahena, Unawatuna, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 8 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved that the referenced report be printed. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament ordered that the report be printed. Petitions Presented by Members Read →