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. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly referred to the Standing Orders, but the excerpt provided contains no substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy context. A fuller summary cannot be made without additional text from the speech. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake informed the House that he was ready to answer Hon. Kader Mastan’s Standing Order 27(2) question on the Colombo–Kankesanthurai train service, but Mastan had requested that the response be given when he was present. Rathnayake stated that he had an answer, including a solution, and would provide it at the next opportunity when the question is raised. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake states that the matter is being raised not because of a delay, but due to an urgent necessity. The excerpt provided is incomplete and does not include details of the specific issue, proposal, or request being made. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake began to make a statement, but the record contains only the opening phrase, “From time immemorial,” followed by an interruption. No substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy position is recorded in the provided excerpt. 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 the matter under discussion was not caused by a delay. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly notes that delays by Members are questioned, addressing the Speaker in a procedural context. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand is raised in the recorded remark. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake informed Parliament that the Deputy Minister of Finance and several Ministers had been urgently called by the President for a Budget-related discussion. As a result, he said the scheduled response, including one prepared by the Minister of Power and Energy, could not be delivered that day. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake informed the House that he had received notice the previous day that answers to his Standing Order 27(2) questions raised on the 21st and 22nd would be provided that morning. He stated that he attended Parliament specifically to receive those answers before proceeding to other scheduled engagements, indicating concern that the promised responses were expected at that time. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara briefly clarified his presence in the Chamber, stating that he had arrived about a minute late after travelling from Anuradhapura. Procedural: Second Round and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake briefly calls for a press briefing to be held. He indicates disagreement with an implied urgent need or justification raised in the debate. Procedural: Second Round and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara states that he has come from Anuradhapura, addressing the Minister. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question is raised in this brief remark. Procedural: Second Round and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake notes that Obituary References and a discussion with the President are scheduled, and asks that the question be directed to the relevant Minister. He advises the Member to speak with the Minister, who had been present, or otherwise raise the matter through a press briefing. Procedural: Second Round and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara requested one minute of speaking time from the Speaker to raise an important question. Procedural: Second Round and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara’s remarks are too brief and incomplete to identify a substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy reference. The available excerpt only records the opening phrase addressing the country. Procedural: Second Round and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara requested permission from the Speaker to briefly raise an urgent matter. No details of the matter were provided in the excerpt. Procedural: Second Round and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna sought the Speaker’s permission to respond to a statement made earlier that day by Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara in which his name was mentioned. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said Ministers should generally answer parliamentary Questions with reference to the date on which they were asked, but noted that Members often seek information on the current situation. Citing paddy procurement as an example, he argued that a rigid date-based approach may be impractical when circumstances have changed, and called for a common understanding to avoid confusion. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Read →