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 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister stated that interpretation was unavailable because the relevant microphone was off, and therefore he was unable to respond further. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration responded to a query by stating that he was unaware whether the matter had been reported in the media. He indicated that he understood the issue raised and was prepared to proceed with his response. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 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 a discrepancy in the interpretation, but his intervention was interrupted before he could elaborate. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration stated that he clearly understood the question, noting that the interpretation was adequate and that the question had also been provided to him in writing. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan requested permission to restate his questions, explaining that interruptions had prevented him from properly presenting them earlier. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration thanked the Member for raising the matter and sought the Speaker’s permission to proceed amid an interruption. No substantive policy position, proposal, or response was recorded in the excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly requested the Speaker to grant him one minute to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order. No substantive argument or proposal was recorded before an interruption. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration acknowledged Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan for raising the matter but did not provide any substantive response, proposal, or policy position in the recorded speech. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to being told to sit down and directed the other member to return to their seat. The intervention appears to be a brief procedural exchange rather than a substantive contribution on legislation or policy. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj JJB AI summary The Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj directed Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara to take his seat, indicating a procedural intervention to maintain order during proceedings. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan informed the House that he was unable to speak due to noise in the Chamber. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly urged the Speaker to act sensibly, without raising a specific policy matter, proposal, or legislative issue. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara intervened briefly to request that another member be allowed to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the intervention. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that speaking time be allocated to the Leader of the Opposition. The intervention was procedural and concerned the distribution of debate time. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly urged the Speaker to act with prudence. No specific policy matter, legislative issue, or proposal was raised in the remark. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara urged the Chair not to interrupt or restrict another Member’s remarks and requested that he be allowed to continue speaking. The intervention was procedural, concerning the conduct of the debate rather than a substantive policy issue. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly urged the Speaker not to proceed with or allow an unspecified action during the proceedings. The intervention was procedural in nature and did not present a substantive policy argument or proposal. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the proceedings, noting that only one Leader of the Opposition was present. He urged that time be allocated to him and indicated that his side would refrain from speaking. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa sought permission to raise a special matter, describing it as an issue of national importance. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →