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- 18 June 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper addressed or referred the matter to the Hon. Leader of the Opposition, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive remarks, arguments, questions, or proposals to summarize. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB AI summary Hon. Vijitha Herath raised a procedural objection to the presentation of an Adjournment Motion, stating that because it was submitted in Hon. Ajith P. Perera’s name, he should personally move it in the House. He argued that allowing another Member to present it would violate established parliamentary practice. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, raised a procedural objection regarding Standing Order No. 19, arguing that it does not require a motion to be moved by any particular Member. He questioned why there was reluctance to proceed after the Deputy Speaker mentioned his name, amid interruptions. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB AI summary Vijitha Herath attempted to seek permission to clarify or explain a point during proceedings. The intervention was interrupted, and no substantive argument or proposal was recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB AI summary Hon. Vijitha Herath responded briefly to an interruption, offering no substantive argument, proposal, or policy position in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper noted that the Leader of the Opposition was present and said he could take the relevant action or raise the matter himself, amid an interruption. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB AI summary Hon. Vijitha Herath stated that the Motion in question could not be moved by other Members. The remark appears to address a procedural limitation on who is entitled to move that Motion. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper objected to being denied an opportunity to speak, stating that no valid point of order had been raised. The intervention was procedural, concerning the conduct of the debate rather than a substantive policy issue. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB AI summary Hon. Vijitha Herath rose on a point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper invoked Standing Order No. 19, stating that the matter had been raised by the Leader of the Opposition and the Chief Opposition Whip with the support of 20 Members, including himself. He questioned why he should not be permitted to proceed on that basis. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB AI summary Vijitha Herath objected procedurally to a motion or proposal being moved. He stated that it could not be moved, without providing further substantive argument in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper addressed the Deputy Speaker only, with no substantive remarks, arguments, proposals, or questions recorded in the speech. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion “That Parliament do now adjourn” was proposed. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala argued that the controversy over local authority mayoral and chairman elections concerned the discretion of the relevant official under Section 48A(6) of the Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) Act, No. 22 of 2012, rather than the regulations cited by the Opposition. He challenged the Opposition to identify any regulatory requirement that a pre-meeting poll must be conducted openly, stating that the Act permits an open or secret ballot for electing a Mayor or Chairman. He also referred to outcomes at the Colombo and Kolonnawa Municipal Councils, saying some councillors from the Opposition supported the National People’s Power due to concerns over candidate suitability and allegations before the Bribery Commission. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Read →
- 18 June 2025 Hon. Deputy Speaker AI summary The sitting was briefly interrupted for the change of presiding officer, with the Chair noting that the Speaker was expected to arrive. Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha left the Chair and the Hon. Deputy Speaker assumed the Chair. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law – Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister said the regulations on foreign judgments, long requested including by Opposition Members, would complete the legal framework needed to give effect to such judgments once approved from the Gazette. He also criticized the Opposition for shifting debate to recent local authority election outcomes, particularly in relation to the Colombo Municipal Council, and for challenging and allegedly intimidating public officials such as the Provincial Commissioner of Local Government over lawful decisions. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed the Chair. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Sunil Rathnasiri stated that the National People’s Power would continue to lead the country for many decades into the future. He concluded by expressing confidence in the party’s long-term political dominance. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekara – Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees recognized Hon. (Mrs.) Anushka Thilakarathne, Attorney-at-Law, and allocated her 12 minutes to speak. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekara – Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees intervened procedurally to request that the Member speaking conclude their remarks. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Read →