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- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member ruled that the Member could not make clarifications at that point in the proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Najith Indika intervened briefly on a point of order, responding to a reference to his name and denying that anyone had laughed at a death. He argued that, when he raised the point of order, the Presiding Member should have addressed the other member’s conduct. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member invites the Member to state their point of order. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika rose on a point of order. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member informed the Hon. Member that their allotted speaking time had expired and requested them to conclude. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera challenged Hon. Najith Indika, questioning whether he had attended a funeral in Kuliyapitiya. The remark appears to be a brief personal or procedural interjection rather than a substantive contribution on legislation or policy. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 An Hon. Member AI summary A Member briefly remarked that “they go with crowds,” without providing further policy detail, proposal, question, or legislative context. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary Asked whether the relevant authorities or Ministers had personally visited and inspected the matter under discussion. The intervention pressed for direct observation before decisions or responses were made. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member interjected to state that another member clapped and then left the chamber. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked whether the Minister of Justice was present in the House and noted the Minister’s absence. A document or matter was then placed in the Library. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member inquired whether the Minister of Justice was present in the House. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary Mr. Presiding Member called for order in the House and instructed Members not to interrupt the ongoing speech. The intervention was procedural, aimed at maintaining decorum during the debate. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member ruled that there was no point of order and directed Hon. Ajith P. Perera to proceed with his speech. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna invoked Standing Order No. 91(h) and objected to the way Hon. Najith Indika referred to Sujeewa Senasinghe. He urged that the Member’s name be stated properly, while also making a personal remark directed at Hon. Najith Indika. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member asked the Hon. Member to state their point of order. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, question, or proposal was recorded in the provided extract. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera began to address the Presiding Member, but no substantive remarks, arguments, proposals, or questions are included in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member called Hon. Ajith P. Perera to speak and allotted him eight minutes. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 An Hon. Member AI summary The Member made a brief reference to individuals who wrote footnotes and books. No specific legislative proposal, policy position, or demand was raised in the statement. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member ruled that the intervention raised was not a point of order. He directed Hon. Najith Indika to continue his speech. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →