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- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala stated that the final circular dated 14 June 2025 from the Commissioner of Local Government does not specify whether votes to select provincial chairmen should be by open or secret ballot, but instead directs action according to the Commissioner’s legal powers and responsibilities. He argued that decisions on the voting method fall within the Commissioner’s discretion under the relevant law, and that Members disputing that authority should challenge it in court rather than raising unsupported claims in Parliament. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed it. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order stating that there was no quorum in the House and requested that the quorum light be checked. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy raised a point of order to reject a claim by Hon. Archchuna that he had made false campaign promises to graduates and deceived them. He stated that the NPP Government had met graduates, explained the country’s situation and employment issues, and had not misled them for votes. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage JJB AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage spoke during debate on an Order under the Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act and regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, but focused mainly on local authority control and the Government’s broader mandate. He argued that where the National People’s Power has won the majority of wards, it should form administrations to implement Government programmes, and accused the Opposition of attempting to distort local council outcomes for political advantage. He also defended the Government’s economic record, citing recovery from negative growth in 2022 and 2023, and stated that corruption had been curbed and legal processes were proceeding against those responsible. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees recognizes Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage and allocates 11 minutes for his speech. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chithral Fernando urged modernization of stamp duty payment and document registration processes, citing practical difficulties for lawyers in obtaining bank slips and referring to India’s digital stamp duty system with online payment, automatic calculation and QR-code printing. He tabled a document on the Indian model and argued that procedural modernization is preferable to merely increasing fees. He also responded to Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala’s challenge on local authority voting procedures, stating that the relevant Local Authorities Guidelines Compendium refers to an “open vote” and that any dispute over its interpretation should ultimately be resolved by court. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika addressed Opposition criticism of the NPP forming local authority administrations with support from other members after the 06 May 2025 local government elections. He argued that, having won the largest number of councils and being short of a majority in some, the NPP was entitled to seek support from individual councillors to establish administrations, while accusing the SJB, UNP and SLPP of forming post-election coalitions to block NPP chairmanships. He cited examples such as Colombo MC, Kuliyapitiya PS and Udubaddawa PS to argue that allowing parties with smaller vote shares to combine after the election and take control would undermine the electoral mandate. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana - Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister supported the Orders and Regulations as necessary updates to outdated laws, including changes under the Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act to revise long-standing thresholds and provide additional revenue to Provincial Councils. He said easing restrictions on electric bicycles and cautiously resuming vehicle imports would support economic activity without causing a foreign exchange crisis, and argued that investor interest and business confidence indicate economic stabilization. He also rejected Opposition claims about local authority gains, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to action against corruption, and said legal reforms are needed to align old legislation with current economic plans. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake questioned whether the Deputy Minister would be able to execute the matters he had outlined, and sought clarification on whether this would be done from within his current position or outside it. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary Minister Anil Jayantha moved for parliamentary approval of an Order under the Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2429/39 and already presented to Parliament with Cabinet approval. He also presented two sets of regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act listed on the Order Paper, after which the question was proposed. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake declined to pursue the matter further and left the Question pending. He requested that the Hon. Prime Minister provide the answer. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Constitutional Commissions (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that answering the question would require consulting all ten relevant commissions. He informed that if the question is to be revised, it must be resubmitted. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Constitutional Commissions (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake asks the Speaker whether, in the Prime Minister’s absence, he may add an additional question to be answered together with the existing question, noting that time would otherwise be taken to provide the response. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Constitutional Commissions (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister, Bimal Rathnayake requested additional time to respond to the question raised by Ravi Karunanayake under Standing Order 27(2). Question under Standing Order 27(2): Constitutional Commissions (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. [Unnamed Member] AI summary Asked the Prime Minister, as Minister in charge of Constitutional Affairs, to clarify the number and status of Sri Lanka’s independent commissions, including those established under Article 41B. The member questioned whether these commissions have adopted Standard Operating Procedures for matters such as recruitment, discipline, complaints and public engagement, whether such procedures are public or approved by Parliament, and what oversight exists to ensure consistency and transparency. The member also requested information on planned steps and timelines where SOPs are absent, and asked whether the Government would table them in Parliament to strengthen accountability, including clarifying whether commissions are accountable to Parliament or the President. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Constitutional Commissions (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Chithral Fernando thanked the Minister for taking prompt action concerning an industry on which over a million people depend. He conveyed appreciation on behalf of those affected by or reliant on the sector. Oral Question: Police Officers, Vehicles and Resources Availability (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Chithral Fernando sought clarification through a second supplementary question, referring to an amount of around Rs. 130 million mentioned by the Minister. The intervention appears to request further detail on that figure in the context of the Minister’s prior response. Oral Question: Police Officers, Vehicles and Resources Availability (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Once the inquiry is completed, the House will be informed of its progress. Oral Question: Police Officers, Vehicles and Resources Availability (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →