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- 4 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Dr. Anil Jayantha corrected a point made in the debate, stating that it was incorrect to say the matter applied to Members. Adjournment Questions: Tax Revenue and Decentralized Budget Provisions Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the Minister’s statement that a letter dated 29 January 2025 had been sent to District Secretaries to inform MPs about the matter. He stated that he and many other Members present had not received such communication. Adjournment Questions: Tax Revenue and Decentralized Budget Provisions Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary No substantive speech content is provided beyond the opening address to the Presiding Member, so there are no arguments, proposals, questions, or policy references to summarize. Adjournment Questions: Tax Revenue and Decentralized Budget Provisions Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that the Minister provide the relevant information broken down by district. Adjournment Questions: Tax Revenue and Decentralized Budget Provisions Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion that “Parliament do now adjourn” was proposed. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala disputed allegations made against his party regarding members’ contributions, stating that any contributions are made to a public party fund. He rejected claims involving Rs. 80,000 as false and argued that references to the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act and the Code of Conduct do not align with his party’s actual practice. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara cited the parliamentary Code of Conduct approved on 7 March 2018, specifically the clause prohibiting the use of public funds, property, or facilities for party political activities unless allowed by law. He argued that salaries paid from public funds, including the Consolidated Fund, should not be used for party purposes and urged the Deputy Minister to read the provision. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara discussed regulations under the Anti-Corruption Act, arguing that while anti-corruption enforcement is necessary, allegations involving the current Government also require investigation. He cited the release of 323 containers, rice procurement, renewable energy purchases, and salary or allowance transfers to party accounts, questioning whether similar conduct is being treated consistently under anti-corruption and parliamentary conduct rules. He also criticised what he described as inaccurate public claims by Government figures and warned against statements that could imply political influence over the judiciary. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara made a brief metaphorical remark, stating that a fading clay lamp flickers most before going out. He used this image to suggest that the situation or conduct being referred to was a final display before decline or ending. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe rejected claims made in relation to “Derana 360°,” stating that Sathosa did not award a tender to E&Y because E&Y had withdrawn from the process. He urged accurate presentation of facts, after which the sitting proceeded with a procedural motion for Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara to take the Chair. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman invoked Standing Order 86 to clarify remarks he said had been misunderstood. He stated that in the school-related matter the mother had made several complaints but the police had not acted effectively, and added that Duminda Hulugalle had admitted on “Derana 360°” that the Sathosa tender came to him. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara acknowledged the matter raised by Hon. Ponnambalam and undertook to have it investigated immediately. He stated that the Ministry had allocated some funds and would consider further action if they were insufficient, with an update expected in a few days. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam raised a Point of Order objecting to receiving less speaking time than requested and asked for advance notice when time is curtailed. He then urged the Minister of Justice and National Integration to intervene over the Chemmani cemetery graves, stating that more than three skeletons had been found, the site lacked security, and available JMO funding was insufficient. He requested that the area be declared a potential mass grave site, protected from tampering, provided funds, and supported through international or institutional assistance, citing the 1996 Krishanti Kumaraswamy case and its allegations of mass burials in the area. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Sunil Watagala stated that he would inquire into the incident raised by another Member and report back to the House. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 91(c), objecting to what he described as an improper allegation made by the State Minister that appeared to implicate him. He denied the implication, noting he had resigned from the previous Parliament, and challenged the Government, the Minister of Public Security, and the Minister of Justice to prove within a week any allegation that he had taken a bribe. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural objection under Standing Order 23, arguing that Parliament should continue until the agreed adjournment time and that both Government and Opposition Members should receive their allotted speaking time. Speaking on Regulations under the Anti-Corruption Act, he questioned the Government’s anti-corruption stance, citing allegations over a cancelled 50 MW wind power tender, property valuation issues, and import-related decisions affecting sugar and salt. He also criticized alleged restrictions on independent media access and urged the Justice Minister to explain how the Regulations would be implemented in practice, stating that genuine anti-corruption measures would receive support. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe raised a Point of Order objecting to a previous speaker naming him and alleging he would be imprisoned. He challenged the Opposition to file a complaint against him if they had grounds, and accused them of misusing parliamentary privilege to make false claims. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order seeking leave to table a deed relating to a house in Anuradhapura. He alleged that a government MP who is a lawyer had a property valued at Rs. 50 million recorded in the deed as Rs. 5 million, and claimed this indicated bribery. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Proceedings were confirmed to continue until 5.00 p.m. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka noted that, although the House was scheduled to sit until 5.00 p.m. and the debate on the Anti-Corruption Act Regulations had been set for 1.00 p.m., it began at 11.00 a.m. He stated that, as additional time had become available within a shortened sitting day for speakers, the speakers’ list would be revised accordingly. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →