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- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi sought leave to introduce a Private Member’s Bill to incorporate the Chiththa Advanced Psychological Studies Open Institute of Sri Lanka. Papers: Private Members' Bills Introduction Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the matter under discussion should be handled fairly to both sides. Procedural: House Conduct and Petition Examination Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka raised concerns about appointing parliamentary committees to examine allegations between MPs, warning that such action can create precedents and be applied inconsistently. Referring to past disputes involving Dayasiri Jayasekara, Manusha Nanayakkara, Kanchana Wijesekera, and Diana Gamage, he asked whether current complaints against an Opposition MP would be handled by the newly appointed committee, to which he had nominated Hon. Rauff Hakeem, or by a separate committee. Procedural: House Conduct and Petition Examination Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested one and a half minutes to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or parliamentary matter was raised in the provided excerpt. Procedural: House Conduct and Petition Examination Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that he had requested time to raise a matter before the House. Procedural: House Conduct and Petition Examination Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly indicated that he was turning to the relevant matter under discussion. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: House Conduct and Petition Examination Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly requested one and a half minutes of speaking time from the Chair. Procedural: House Conduct and Petition Examination Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake requested that future arrangements for urgent matters be made in a way that still enables Members to attend parliamentary proceedings. He noted that, despite the inconvenience, he had attended on this occasion. Procedural: House Conduct and Petition Examination Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that, while he could read out an answer as Chief Government Whip, questions raised under Standing Order 27(2) by party leaders should properly be answered by the relevant Minister. He said the Government had no objection to proceeding as suggested by Rauff Hakeem and was ready to follow that approach. Procedural: House Conduct and Petition Examination Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Called for the established practice to be followed immediately and without postponement. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly stated that the Chief Government Whip could also carry out the relevant action, without elaborating further. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem raised a procedural point regarding questions under Standing Order 27(2), noting that such questions are raised on important matters. He stated that where the relevant Minister is absent, the Leader of the House may provide the answer, citing past practice. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem sought the Speaker’s permission to clarify a matter. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said Ministers and MPs should attend Parliament on time, but noted that urgent circumstances sometimes require postponements. He explained that he had prepared a practical response to Kader Mastan’s request to run the “Koneswara” train from Kankesanthurai to Galkissa, after consulting railway officials and reviewing operational issues, including repairs to a new engine expected by the 9th. He stated that he was later informed the relevant Member could not attend due to an urgent matter, and asked that the House proceed while recognizing such procedural difficulties. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that such incidents have occurred previously in the current Parliament. He affirmed that Ministers respond to matters responsibly. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that they were ready to answer and began to make a request to the Speaker. The excerpt contains no substantive policy issue, proposal, or question beyond that procedural intervention. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake indicated that he did not object to addressing urgent matters, but raised concern about the manner in which answers were being provided. He implied that Members should also be given proper consideration or opportunity in the process. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said he had submitted a report on responses to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Oral Questions, noting that Ministers prepare and provide the answers. He explained that some SO 27(2) questions, particularly those requiring inter-ministerial coordination or extensive data, cannot be answered immediately, and said the Deputy Minister of Finance was ready to respond to Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s question but was unable to do so because he had been urgently summoned by the President. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural objection regarding Questions under Standing Order 27(2), stating that he attended Parliament because he had been informed in writing that answers would be provided that day. He argued that when a Minister seeks time to answer, the Member who asked the question should be able to be present when the answer is given and verify the Minister’s presence. He objected to the late notice that answers would not be provided, while acknowledging that Ministers may legitimately seek more time. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly sought the Speaker’s attention and indicated that he and others wished to raise a point or request. The excerpt is incomplete and does not state the substantive issue, proposal, or question. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →