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. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Moved approval of regulations under the Anti-Corruption Act to operationalize updated asset and liability declaration procedures, stating they were vetted by CIABOC and intended to meet modern transparency standards. He said the regulations allow genuine omissions to be corrected while targeting deliberate concealment, and proposed explanatory guidance to help the public complete the forms. He linked the measures to the Government’s anti-corruption mandate and cited recent court cases and policy actions, including disposal of luxury vehicles and investigations into alleged false claims, as examples of enforcing accountability through due process. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Moved the Third Reading of the amended Bill and sought leave to correct typographical, printing, grammatical, or numbering errors and make consequential amendments. The motion was agreed to, and the Bill was read a third time and passed as amended. Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Moved amendments to a Bill concerning the use of contemporaneous audio-visual links for witness examination, requiring such examination to remain under the direct control of the High Court Judge or Magistrate in court and limiting electronic recording to that court. Further amendments removed specified provisions and revised the definition of “State institution” to include a broad range of central, provincial, local government bodies and government-controlled care, detention, health and child protection institutions. The amendments were agreed to, and the Bill was reported with amendments. Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 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 requested two weeks’ time to provide responses to the questions raised. Question by Private Notice: Colombo–Kankesanthurai Train Service and Tourism Promotion Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the response given to Hon. Kader Masthan’s question was inadequate. He undertook to obtain a proper response and provide it on Friday, thanking the Member for raising the matter. Question by Private Notice: Colombo–Kankesanthurai Train Service and Tourism Promotion Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Hon. Lal Premanath asked the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports for details on National Youth Services Council training centres islandwide and specifically in Matara District, including the Akuressa and Athuraliya Divisional Secretary’s Divisions. He sought clarification on whether any such centre has a partially completed building with halted construction, the reasons for the stoppage, and whether there are plans to renovate and use it for the benefit of youth. Oral Questions: NYSC Training Centres, Preschools, and Education Reforms Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, a request was made for two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: NYSC Training Centres, Preschools, and Education Reforms Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Asked the scheduled parliamentary question. Oral Questions: NYSC Training Centres, Preschools, and Education Reforms Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the requested information must be gathered from several Ministries and that a correct answer would be provided on a future sitting day. Oral Question: India–Sri Lanka Agreements and Education Policy Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera said agreements signed on 4 and 5 April 2025 had not been tabled despite repeated requests in Parliament. He argued that seeking more time to answer a question on State-to-State agreements appeared to avoid disclosure, and asked the Leader of the House to give a definite date for providing the answers. Oral Question: India–Sri Lanka Agreements and Education Policy Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister, Bimal Rathnayake requested additional time to respond to a question raised by Ajith P. Perera. He stated that the answer would be provided at an early future sitting after obtaining information from the relevant Ministries. Oral Question: India–Sri Lanka Agreements and Education Policy Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Thanura Dissanayake JJB AI summary Three petitions were presented on behalf of residents from Wepathana, Kengalla, and Cherellagama in Kandy. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. D.M. Rohana of Sandagiriwatta, Asgiriya, Gampaha, was presented to Parliament. No substantive issue or request contained in the petition was stated in the speech. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. M.B. Navarathna of “Rathna Niwasa”, Vidyalaya Road, Halmillaketiya, Thunkama, Embilipitiya. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan ITAK AI summary Four petitions from Mr. T. Shanmugalingam of Warnamedu, Tampalakamam, were presented to Parliament. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. U.J.C. Ekanayake of Kudila, Muchandeniya, Matale. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera presented three petitions to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Dodamgoda, Panadura, and Ingiriya. The petitions were from Mr. D.D. Chaminda, Mr. D.R.M. Ariyarathna, and Mr. Tilak Weerakoon. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved that the report be printed, and the motion was agreed to. The House ordered the report to be printed. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera presented to Parliament the Sectoral Oversight Committee report on Infrastructure Facilities and Strategic Development concerning the National Transport Commission (Amendment) Bill. The report was formally ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration tabled the Ministerial Consultative Committee report on regulations made under the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023. The regulations, issued by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, were published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2428/43 of 20 March 2025, and the report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →