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. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the quoted remarks. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that ministerial answers to parliamentary Questions reflect the position at the time the response is prepared, not necessarily the situation when the Question was first submitted or later debated. He said delays in answering can mean circumstances change, including on matters such as dual citizenship, and argued this should be understood as normal parliamentary practice rather than concealment. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, challenged the accuracy of an answer given on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, stating that the individual referred to in his question had already been cleared by the Committee on High Posts and appointed when the question was submitted. He reiterated that the Deputy Minister’s answer was false and placed this objection on record. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe clarified that when the printed answer was prepared and received, the appointment in question had not yet been made. He said he later checked with the relevant office, added a separate note on whether any such appointments existed, and had already informed Parliament of that update. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper questioned why the relevant information was not disclosed initially regarding an appointment involving a dual citizen. He argued that the answer given to his earlier question improperly avoided addressing the issue and requested an explanation to the House on how the appointee would address potential conflicts of interest arising from dual citizenship. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe JJB AI summary After reviewing the matter raised by another Member, Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe stated that an appointment to Dubai had been made after the relevant Answer was prepared. He clarified that the appointee is an Australian citizen and said there is no conflict of interest in relation to her engagement. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper challenged the Deputy Minister’s answer on appointments to diplomatic posts, saying it was inconsistent with information available to him as a member of the Committee on High Posts. He asserted that a dual citizen had already been appointed as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Dubai or Abu Dhabi, and asked the Deputy Minister to recheck the facts and provide a corrected answer, stating that the existing reply misled Parliament. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Tourism JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, the Deputy Minister stated that there are no reports of Sri Lankan Ambassadors or High Commissioners holding dual citizenship while representing Sri Lanka. He added that no such appointments have been made, making the related follow-up questions inapplicable. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Stabilization, Harshana Suriyapperuma requested a two-week postponement to answer the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Second Round Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera formally posed a parliamentary question to the Chair. No substantive details of the question or policy issue were included in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Second Round Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Speaker for speaking time, stating that he had not disrupted proceedings and had remained quietly seated. Oral Question: State-Owned Sugar Companies (Q.191/2024) Read →
- 6 June 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary The Member briefly pressed the Minister to provide specific examples, asking that a few be named. Oral Question: State-Owned Sugar Companies (Q.191/2024) Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary The member yielded his opportunity to ask the second supplementary question to Hon. Rauff Hakeem. Oral Question: State-Owned Sugar Companies (Q.191/2024) Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem sought the Speaker’s permission, with Nalin Bandara Jayamaha’s consent, to ask a second supplementary question. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in this excerpt. Oral Question: State-Owned Sugar Companies (Q.191/2024) Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested permission to ask a supplementary question related to his main question before 11.00 a.m. while stating that the House had not wasted time. He also noted respect for the families of deceased Members and indicated that condolence expressions would be made. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya urged Members to maintain decorum during a sitting set aside for condolence references, noting that family members of four late Members and schoolchildren were present in the gallery. She requested that Members avoid political performances or disruptions during the allotted condolence time and said substantive national questions could be addressed on another occasion. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Chair whether the relevant Minister was prepared to answer his second supplementary question. His intervention was procedural, seeking confirmation on whether the supplementary question would receive a response. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe raised a Point of Order concerning the handling of oral questions under Standing Orders 31 to 37, specifically referring to Standing Order 34(1). He suggested that a workshop on Standing Orders be conducted for the Opposition, indicating recurring procedural issues in the House. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Requested that the relevant customs house and port of arrival for the goods be provided, stating that the matter cannot be resolved without those details. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that accurate and consistent information be provided to Parliament on the matter in question. He said differing information had been given in response to inquiries, and argued that correct disclosure was necessary to clear the Government of the allegation. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →