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. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, briefly requested the Chair’s permission to extend an invitation. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or detailed proposal was raised in this intervention. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa briefly seeks permission from the Chair to raise or invite attention to a different matter, clarifying that his intervention is not on the preceding issue. No substantive policy position or proposal is stated in the excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence stated that the Government had noted the questions raised by the Leader of the Opposition and would consult the Minister of Education, with the Deputy Minister of Higher Education present in the House. He undertook to provide answers within the following week. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda, Attorney-at-Law (on behalf of the Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna) JJB AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation seeking details on the Sri Lanka Transport Board’s regional workshops, including their number and locations. It specifically asked whether a proposed tyre manufacturing factory at the Medawachchiya Regional Workshop had been recognized by the Ministry, the funds allocated for it, and its progress as of 28 February 2025, or reasons if such information could not be provided. Oral Questions Second Round Q.875/2025 and Related Questions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested a two-week extension to provide an answer to Question No. 586/2025 regarding money spent on the Mahapola Educational and Trade Fair. The question was ordered to stand down. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara formally posed a question to the House. No substantive details or policy issues were included in the recorded statement. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a matter of privilege under Standing Orders 29(1) and 29(2), stating that the CID had summoned him in relation to statements he made in Parliament about the release of container No. 323 from the Port. He said he had written to the Speaker on the matter on the 12th, with a date-stamped letter, but had not yet received a response. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary T.K. Jayasundara asked whether proper procurement procedures were followed for assessments and surveys conducted since around 2010 in Warukandeniya, Madugate and other areas of the Neluwa Divisional Secretariat Division. He also sought an explanation for why the related proposal had now been halted. Oral Question Q.??/2024: Gin River Overflow and Flood Management Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, on behalf of the Prime Minister and the relevant Minister, requested a two-week period to provide the answer to the matter raised. Oral Question Q.307/2024 (Standalone, Deferred) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake formally posed a question in Parliament. No substantive details or context of the question are provided in the excerpt. Oral Question Q.307/2024 (Standalone, Deferred) Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the Opposition be given an opportunity to speak during the proceedings. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to the manner in which proceedings were being conducted, questioning whether such conduct was appropriate in Parliament. His intervention was a procedural protest rather than a substantive policy statement. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly requested the Speaker for an additional minute to conclude his remarks. No substantive policy argument or proposal was made in this excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Raised a matter of national concern for the attention of the House, indicating that it was an issue affecting the country and requiring parliamentary awareness. No specific details, proposals, or demands were set out in the recorded statement. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly raised an urgent national matter and requested a short opportunity to explain its significance to the House. No substantive details of the issue were provided in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary On behalf of the Opposition, Gayantha Karunathilleka sought one and a half minutes to raise an urgent and sensitive matter for the attention of Parliament and the Government. The available excerpt does not specify the subject of the matter or any related proposal, question, or demand. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is included in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. P.R. Antony Julian Fernando of Pannila Road, Beruwala, was presented by Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. E.M. Basnayaka JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mrs. N.V. Sirimal of Pahalagammadda, Theldeniya. Petitions Read →