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- 5 June 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala – Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs AI summary The Minister tabled responses regarding the Channel 4 broadcast of 6 September 2023, stating that the Criminal Investigation Department has commenced a formal investigation based on a complaint by Rev. Rohan Silva under Colombo Fort Magistrate Case No. B 35802/2024. He also stated that related measures are being pursued through State diplomatic channels, but details cannot be disclosed at present as it may prejudice the process. Oral Questions: Azad Maulana Easter Attacks Statement and Government School Constructions in Monaragala (Tabled Answers) Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri objected that the debate had been concluded before 5.00 p.m., when he intended to request a division. He stated that he had arrived at the scheduled time to ask for a vote and urged that such a procedural situation not recur. Point of Order: Parliamentary Procedure and Vote Scheduling Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural concern, asking the Chair to respond to his first point and noting a possible vote at 5.00 p.m. He also stated that he had not been given the microphone. Point of Order: Parliamentary Procedure and Vote Scheduling Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri objected on procedural grounds, stating that the matter he raised was related to breaches of parliamentary procedure. He appealed to the Speaker for recognition or intervention on that basis. Point of Order: Parliamentary Procedure and Vote Scheduling Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural concern that divisions listed in the daily timetable for 5.00 p.m. should be held at that time if a vote is required, even where debate concludes earlier, to avoid unfairness to Members attending specifically for the vote and to prevent adverse precedents. He noted that the previous day’s motion was adopted without division, but argued that any opposition would have expected to vote at the scheduled time. He also questioned the handling of oral questions, saying that when the Member who submitted Question 01 arrived shortly after being called, established practice and leniency should have allowed the answer to be obtained. Point of Order: Parliamentary Procedure and Vote Scheduling Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri made a brief procedural intervention, correcting his reference from Standing Order 82(a) to Standing Order 92(2)(b) and (c). No substantive policy argument or proposal was raised. Point of Order: Parliamentary Procedure and Vote Scheduling Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order, correcting his reference from Standing Order 82 to Standing Orders 92(2)(b) and (c). No substantive argument or request beyond invoking the relevant Standing Orders was made in the excerpt. Point of Order: Parliamentary Procedure and Vote Scheduling Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera presented three petitions from residents of Alpitiya, Induruwa, and Uragasmanhandiya. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Presented Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. W.D.L. Devapriya of Samanala Para, Pambahinna, Belihuloya. Petitions Presented Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mrs. L.G.W. Thamara Nilangani of No. 119/B, Meddawala Road, Tiththapaththara. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the speech. Petitions Presented Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. G. Wickramasingha of Habarakada, Homagama, was presented to Parliament by the Deputy Minister of Defence. Petitions Presented Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Annual Performance Report of the Department of Export Agriculture for 2023 was presented on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation. It was moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Performance Reports Read →
- 5 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2022 Annual Performance Report of the Government Printing Department on behalf of the Minister of Health and Mass Media. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Empowerment, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Performance Reports Read →
- 5 June 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament was informed that a further petition has been received by the Supreme Court under Article 121(1) of the Constitution concerning the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill, in addition to three petitions previously announced. The Chair clarified that annexures tabled in response to a question to the Prime Minister had been sent to the Parliamentary Library in the usual manner, that there was no record of a request for copies by Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, and that Hansard reports were not delayed by three months, with sittings uploaded to the Parliament website as of 20 May 2025. Members were also notified that the Committee on Parliamentary Business would meet on 5 June 2025 at 3.00 p.m. in Committee Room No. 28. Speaker's Announcements: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill Petition Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly acknowledged the Minister’s response and thanked him. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in this intervention. Adjournment Questions: Tax Revenue and Decentralized Budget Provisions Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary (Dr.) Anil Jayantha disputed a preceding statement, stating that the characterization was incorrect. He clarified that the funds in question are not allocated to Members of Parliament. Adjournment Questions: Tax Revenue and Decentralized Budget Provisions Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the suspension of funds previously promised to Opposition MPs, arguing that such allocations had been provided even when the JVP had only three MPs. He requested that the President be consulted to end what he described as unfair treatment and to establish a mechanism allowing the 66 Opposition MPs to participate in the relevant funding process. Adjournment Questions: Tax Revenue and Decentralized Budget Provisions Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Member requested an additional minute from the Presiding Member to continue speaking, stating that the matter was important. Adjournment Questions: Tax Revenue and Decentralized Budget Provisions Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha clarified that Circular MF/2/2025 had not been sent directly to Members of Parliament. He stated that it was instead transmitted to the Committee through the District Secretaries. Adjournment Questions: Tax Revenue and Decentralized Budget Provisions Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly requested permission for one minute to raise a matter or ask a question. No substantive policy issue or proposal was presented in the excerpt. Adjournment Questions: Tax Revenue and Decentralized Budget Provisions Read →