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. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked whether the Minister was willing to respond to his question, clarifying that he did not intend to initiate a debate. He stated that he would stop if the Minister was not prepared to answer. 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 raised a procedural point, asserting that he was entitled to the floor and that it was his allotted time to speak. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or specific proposal was presented in this excerpt. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti JJB AI summary The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti invoked Standing Order 34(2), emphasizing that a parliamentary question should not be used as a pretext for debate. He requested that this rule be communicated and enforced in response to members allegedly not adhering to it. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunnetti briefly rose to a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the provided excerpt. 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 objected to the manner in which the House was being conducted and asked that the relevant member be asked whether he agreed. He clarified that his intervention was not about “hoppers,” indicating he was contesting the handling or framing of the exchange. 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 sought the Speaker’s permission to raise a matter with the consent of the relevant Minister. No substantive issue or proposal was stated in the excerpt. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly stated that clarification may be sought, referring to an earlier remark by another member. The intervention appears to address a procedural or explanatory point in the debate. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned an apparent contradiction in the Chair’s ruling, noting that clarification had initially been permitted but was then refused. He sought consistency on whether Members could seek clarification during the proceedings. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri requested permission to seek a clarification under Standing Order 33, citing the Speaker’s own statement that such clarification could be sought. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister rose on a Point of Order to address a procedural issue concerning the Standing Orders governing parliamentary questions. He indicated that he wished to make an important clarification before the relevant question was asked. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to the manner in which the Chair was responding during proceedings, stating that Speakers had not historically referred to a book while answering Members. Part of his remarks was expunged on the order of the Chair. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri criticized the Speaker for consulting procedural references only after a question had been raised, arguing that the Speaker should be prepared in advance. He emphasized the need for the presiding officer to be familiar with the relevant rules before responding in the House. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri responded to the Leader of the House on a procedural point, acknowledging his interpretation while emphasizing that the Standing Orders, including Standing Order 34, refer to the term “Questions.” The intervention focused on clarifying the procedural wording rather than raising a substantive policy issue. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri made a remark criticizing the conduct of proceedings, but the substantive content was expunged by order of the Chair. As a result, no further argument, proposal, or question is available in the official record. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri briefly urged that parliamentary rules be followed, framing the request as a respectful appeal for procedural compliance. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected that he had requested speaking time under two Standing Orders, including Standing Order 34, and raised concern about being denied that opportunity. Part of his remarks was expunged by order of the Chair. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri urged that decisions should not be taken unilaterally, emphasizing the need for consultation or collective agreement before proceeding. His intervention appears to caution against one-sided decision-making in the relevant parliamentary or policy context. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara urged that decisions not be taken unilaterally, implying the need for consultation or collective agreement before proceeding. His intervention was brief and framed as a procedural caution rather than a detailed policy argument. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri requested clarification on the matter under discussion. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri requested clarification before the House proceeded to Condolence Motions. He stated that Members had sought an opportunity under the Standing Orders and asked that this procedural matter be addressed first. Procedural: Standing Orders Discussion and Oral Questions Read →