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. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi (Ph.D.) - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs tabled the 2021 Annual Report of the National Library and Documentation Services Board. He moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour Force and Skills Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake noted that Hansard publication was delayed by nearly three months and acknowledged existing staff constraints. He asked whether tools such as artificial intelligence could be introduced to help reduce the backlog. Procedural Matter: Access to Hansard and Tabled Annexes Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that, to save parliamentary time, he had requested five annexes be tabled with a question raised the previous day, highlighting that one annex in particular was significant. The excerpt indicates he was drawing attention to supporting documents connected to his question, but the specific subject matter and requested action are not provided in the available text. Procedural Matter: Access to Hansard and Tabled Annexes Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake requested attention to matters concerning the Hansard record. The intervention appears procedural in nature, seeking clarification or action related to Hansard documentation. Procedural Matter: Access to Hansard and Tabled Annexes Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural concern that annexes tabled with answers to parliamentary questions are not being made available to Members, despite being requested to save time. He said this prevented him from effectively asking a question of the Prime Minister and asked whether the failure to provide such annexes constitutes a problem in parliamentary procedure. Procedural Matter: Access to Hansard and Tabled Annexes Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural concern that annexes tabled with a ministerial answer were not available through Hansard, while published Hansards were delayed, with the latest available issue dated 9 May 2025. He argued that Members need timely access to such material to prepare parliamentary questions, including one he was due to ask the Prime Minister, and suggested using artificial intelligence to reduce delays despite staff pressures. Procedural Matter: Access to Hansard and Tabled Annexes Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister laid the 2023 Annual Report of the Local Loans and Development Fund before Parliament and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security. The motion was agreed to. Parliament Opening and Papers Tabling Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources presented the 2024 performance reports of the Fisheries Rewards Fund, the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and the Ministry. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainability of Resources, and the House agreed. Parliament Opening and Papers Tabling Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake tabled the 2023 Annual Report of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority 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. Parliament Opening and Papers Tabling Read →
- 4 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved that the reports before Parliament be printed. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament ordered that the reports be printed. Parliament Opening and Papers Tabling Read →
- 4 June 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament that two additional petitions had been submitted to the Supreme Court under Article 121(1) of the Constitution regarding the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill, following an earlier announcement on 3 June 2025. He also laid before Parliament several parts of the Auditor-General’s Reports for the financial years 2022, 2023, and 2024 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution. Parliament Opening and Papers Tabling Read →
- 3 June 2025 Hansard Reports can be purchased from the Government Publications Bureau at the Department of Government Information, No. 163, Kirulapone Avenue, Polhengoda, Colombo 5. AI summary The excerpt provides publication and access information for the Hansard Report dated 3 June 2025. It states that printed copies can be purchased from the Government Publications Bureau at the Department of Government Information in Colombo, and that the report is also available for download from the Parliament website. Closing Notice and Printing Information Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper argued that flooding should be addressed as part of broader climate-change-induced disaster management rather than as a problem limited to the Western Province or a single river basin. He called for scientific planning based on long-term rainfall and hydrological data, including possible measures such as improved outfalls, embankments, repumping retained water, and hydropower use where feasible. He proposed establishing a dedicated Parliamentary Oversight Committee to coordinate with officials and experts, align with UN Sustainable Development frameworks, and seek international funding for disaster risk reduction. Adjournment Motion: Sustainable Solution for Flood Control in Kelani Valley Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka, as Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, formally moved the adjournment of Parliament. The Chair then proposed the question and called on Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana to speak for three minutes. Adjournment Motion: Sustainable Solution for Flood Control in Kelani Valley Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary Moved that the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill be referred to a Committee of the whole Parliament, with the Third Reading to be taken on a future date. The motion was agreed to, and the Committee Stage was adjourned accordingly. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the Chair that Hon. Ajith P. Perera would be granted an additional two minutes to speak. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera made a brief procedural request for additional time to continue his remarks. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly intervened to ask Hon. Ajith P. Perera whether he required additional time to continue his remarks. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara — in the Chair AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara took the Chair at 3.24 p.m. after the Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 3 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe seconded the motion. The question was then put to the House and agreed to. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →