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- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake noted that his allotted speaking time appeared to have been reduced from 20 minutes to 16 minutes and requested the Deputy Chairperson of Committees to allow him the full 20 minutes. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Member raised a point under Standing Order 92(2)(b), objecting to the Chair’s earlier ruling on his reference to the Chemmany issue. He argued that while his remarks were ruled irrelevant, a Minister was permitted to speak about alleged injustice in the same context, and asked for equal application of procedural rules. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Raising a Point of Order, Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna sought the attention of the Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees. No substantive issue or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Read →
- 30 June 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva addressed concerns about electricity sector reforms, including the proposed unbundling of the Ceylon Electricity Board and the role of a national transmission company and distribution companies. He cited the Supreme Court’s determination that such reforms are policy matters for Government and Parliament, not questions of constitutionality, and noted that concerns from the World Bank, ADB and JICA had been sent to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee. He argued that attracting domestic and foreign private investment is necessary if public capital investment is limited, and questioned whether the proposed amendments would restrict investment and thereby constrain growth beyond a projected 3 per cent. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Read →
- 30 June 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera said the Fiscal Strategy Statement is a medium-term framework for 2026–2030, distinct from the Budget, setting fiscal targets on debt reduction, primary balances and expenditure limits. He stated that tabling it annually before the Budget would improve clarity for ministries, enable evidence-based performance assessment, and strengthen parliamentary oversight through mechanisms such as COPE and COPA. He called on Members to engage substantively with the framework and identify any shortcomings for correction. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Read →
- 30 June 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns about the Chemmani mass grave, stating that around 33 skeletons, including those of children, had been recovered and calling for accountability for alleged wartime crimes while emphasizing that Tamil people seek justice, not separation. He criticized restrictions on access to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights during his visit and said victims’ families were prevented from being heard. He also alleged that he possessed information about the contents and origins of 323 containers, claimed he was facing pressure, legal action, and CID questioning over parliamentary statements, and invoked parliamentary privilege to argue that his speeches should not be investigated outside Parliament. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that, although the law in question was not enacted by the current Government, it would comply with its provisions. He explained that the special sitting was convened to present the required Statement, and that two related reports would also be tabled during the debate as required by the Act. Procedural: Points of Order and Debate Preparation on Fiscal Strategy Statement Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, speaking as Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, raised a point of order regarding the presentation of a law previously opposed by the Chair. He suggested that the document be reformatted to address eight specific points in a clear structure, noting that relevant material was included but scattered, so that the first presentation under the Act would be easier to understand. Procedural: Points of Order and Debate Preparation on Fiscal Strategy Statement Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the debate had begun and indicated that 17 speakers would provide details during the proceedings. He noted that their presentations would include material from two supporting documents approved by the Cabinet. Procedural: Points of Order and Debate Preparation on Fiscal Strategy Statement Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake requested the Deputy Speaker to ensure that, for the first debate under the relevant Act, the required policy statement is presented properly with all necessary components. Procedural: Points of Order and Debate Preparation on Fiscal Strategy Statement Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the main statement required to be presented by 30 June had been tabled. He added that two ancillary detailed reports had been approved by Cabinet and would be presented during the debate. Procedural: Points of Order and Debate Preparation on Fiscal Strategy Statement Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary A procedural clarification was made that the matter or document under discussion consists of both Part I and Part II. Procedural: Points of Order and Debate Preparation on Fiscal Strategy Statement Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake emphasized that the debate should be grounded in the Act’s statutory four-year target. He argued that discussing the matter without reference to that specific legal requirement would be of little practical value. Procedural: Points of Order and Debate Preparation on Fiscal Strategy Statement Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order under Standing Order 26(3) regarding compliance with Section 11 of the Public Financial Management Act. He argued that the Fiscal Strategy Statement placed before Parliament lacked key required elements, particularly a clear timeframe for reducing public debt to a sustainable level, as well as fuller details on fiscal targets, responsible fiscal management, and macroeconomic impacts. Procedural: Points of Order and Debate Preparation on Fiscal Strategy Statement Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake formally moved the adjournment of Parliament, after which the Deputy Speaker put the question. He then indicated that the adjournment motion would be moved by Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne and allotted her 12 minutes to speak. Procedural: Points of Order and Debate Preparation on Fiscal Strategy Statement Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved procedural motions to vary the sitting hours for the day, setting sessions from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., with adjournment by the Speaker at 4.30 p.m. He also moved that Parliament adjourn at the conclusion of the day’s business until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 8 July 2025; both motions were agreed to. Procedural: Points of Order and Debate Preparation on Fiscal Strategy Statement Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake clarified that his intervention was not a point of order. He requested that the Deputy Minister of Economic Development and relevant Ministers address the matter during the course of the debate. Procedural: Points of Order and Debate Preparation on Fiscal Strategy Statement Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake rose to raise a point of order before the Deputy Speaker. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Debate Preparation on Fiscal Strategy Statement Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi JJB AI summary Chandana Sooriyaarachchi presented two public petitions, one from S. Vijendran of Mattakkuliya and another from T.A. Wasantha Sarath Siriwardhana of Hanwella. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: Presentation of Citizens' Petitions Read →
- 30 June 2025 The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB AI summary Two petitions were presented to Parliament on behalf of Ms. Janaki Kumarasinghe of Asgiriya and Ms. K. Yashodara Kumari of Bollatha Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya, Ganemulla. Petitions: Presentation of Citizens' Petitions Read →