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- 17 June 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake’s intervention was incomplete, consisting only of the opening remark that “they have forgotten that—”. No substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy position was recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly indicates that he has been granted time to pose a question and proceeds to do so. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand is stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake noted that he had raised the matter under Standing Order 27(2) and was now posing a supplementary question. The available extract is incomplete and does not specify the substantive issue, proposal, or demand being pursued. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera briefly affirmed that the relevant parties have the right to speak. No specific policy proposal, question, or legislative issue was raised. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera addressed the Speaker and senior parliamentary officeholders, including the Chief Government Whip, Leader of the House, Leader of the Opposition, and Chief Opposition Whip. No substantive policy issue, proposal, question, or demand is presented in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake remarked that by evening none of the relevant members would remain present in the Chamber. The statement was a brief observation concerning expected attendance during the parliamentary sitting. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would respond later that evening to the issue being raised by Opposition Members. He said there was no need to address it during the current hour and requested Members to be present in the Chamber to hear the Ministry’s reply. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to a procedural requirement, questioning whether even the Chief Opposition Whip must raise matters under Standing Order 27(2). His remark challenged the application of parliamentary procedure in the context of seeking permission to raise an issue. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly requested the Chair to allow the Chief Opposition Whip an opportunity to speak. The intervention was procedural and did not raise a substantive policy issue. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera briefly requested the Speaker’s permission to respond because his name had been mentioned during the proceedings. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the statement. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa begins responding to a question raised by Members, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive details of the issue, answer, proposal, or policy context. Therefore, no specific parliamentary position or request can be identified from the available text. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that permission had not been granted, which prompted the request being made. The remark appears to challenge or clarify a procedural issue in the debate. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara indicated that the matter was being raised by the Chief Opposition Whip. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy position was presented in the recorded statement. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Speaker to pause briefly before proceedings continued. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he was raising an important point directly connected to the matter under discussion. No further details or specific proposal were provided in the excerpt. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa asked the Government to provide a formal response to an issue being raised in Parliament, arguing that the House is the appropriate forum for presenting such matters. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested the Speaker’s permission to raise a matter of national importance, asking for about one to one and a half minutes to present it. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa sought the Speaker’s permission to be given an opportunity to speak. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said Members were entitled to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict and its possible effects on Sri Lanka’s economy, remittances and trade, but argued that the Opposition had already had procedural opportunities to raise it under Standing Order 27(2) or during the adjournment debate. He criticized the resulting dispute as unnecessary and objected to Members insulting the Chair, urging that parliamentary dignity and order be maintained. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →