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- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Minister Sunil Handunnetti welcomed the Member’s reference to the Parliamentary (Powers and Privileges) Act and said all Members should act in accordance with it. He stated that minutes of discussions with employees had been tabled, noting demands including restrictions on transferring salt to other areas and replacing a manager on the basis that he was from Kilinochchi rather than Jaffna. He rejected such discrimination as unacceptable. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order denying allegations that he had said northern salt should not be sent to the South or referred to any salt as “royal salt.” He argued that attributing such statements to him was defamatory and raised a privileges issue under Section 190 of the Penal Code and Part A of the Parliamentary (Powers and Privileges) Act, requesting leave to raise the matter. He stated that his actual request was to prevent worker terminations and ensure proper salt distribution. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem briefly reminded another Member that they had occupied the relevant seat at the time being referred to. The remark appears to be an interjection clarifying the context of an earlier event or responsibility in the debate. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Minister Sunil Handunnetti said the regulations before Parliament sought to add Bureau Veritas as an authorized pre-shipment inspection agency for vehicles imported from Japan and to enable online verification of vehicle condition certificates and related banking documentation. He also outlined amendments to various departmental advance and deposit accounts, including higher limits for public officer loans, festival advances, commercial operations, emergency expenditure, Customs confiscated goods, and marked-money advances used by the Bribery Commission. He argued that these were administrative efficiency measures unlikely to be contentious and suggested that broadly agreed regulations be adopted without lengthy debate. Turning to the public debate on salt imports, he said the issue had been exaggerated by some Opposition elements and media outlets and noted that the Government had intervened after the matter arose in December. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, for approval of regulations made under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act and published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2428/07 of 19 March 2025, noting that Cabinet approval had been granted. He also presented motions listed as Items 2 to 11 on the Order Paper relating to standards under the Public Finance Management Act. Papers: Presentation of Regulations I to XI Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Time was sought to respond to the question, noting that it involves matters across more than one ministry. The Minister indicated that an inter-ministerial element requires further coordination before an answer can be provided. Oral Question: Minimum Monthly Wage for Migrant Workers (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka stated that the investigation report had not been received by the expected date and that the relevant Ministry Secretary was handling the matter. He said he had again instructed the Secretary to expedite the report, after which further action would be taken based on its recommendations. Oral Question: Takeover of Community Water Supply Centres by NWSDB (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe asked about the status of an investigation the Minister had agreed to conduct following members’ concerns, which she said appeared justified after her own field inspection and review of documents in the Library. She noted that progress was expected by 25.03.11 and requested confirmation on whether the report had been received, the current status, and, if not completed, when progress would be provided. Oral Question: Takeover of Community Water Supply Centres by NWSDB (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, one week was requested to provide an answer. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Question No. 4 (Q.718/2025) - Stand Down Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena formally rose to ask a question in Parliament. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was presented in the excerpt. Oral Question: Question No. 4 (Q.718/2025) - Stand Down Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Sundaralingam Pradeep JJB AI summary Hon. Sundaralingam Pradeep responded to a query on eligibility to hold office in societies, noting that the current requirement is two years of membership. He said the proposal to reduce the period to six months would be discussed with the societies, and that steps would be taken to introduce amendments in the future. Oral Question: Tea Smallholders in Kalutara District (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy briefly informed the House that the supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran. No policy argument or substantive proposal was made. Oral Question: Teachers' Colleges Training Programme (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. S.N.W.M. Jayasundara of Khettarama Mawatha, Grandpass, Colombo 14, was presented to Parliament. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB AI summary Hon. Dewananda Suraweera presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. H.I.S. Kaldera of Thalawathugoda. No further details on the subject matter of the petition were provided. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Dinindu Saman Hennayake JJB AI summary Hon. Dinindu Saman Hennayake presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. D.M. Sudubanda of “Gayani Niwasa,” Kukurumahantanna, Taldena, Badulla. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. J.A.A. Priyadarshana of Ranawirugama, Dehiattakandiya. No details of the petition’s subject matter were provided in the speech. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Wijesiri Basnayake JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. N.L.D. Hettiarachchi of Bodhirukkarama Road, Park Corner, Alubomulla, Panadura. No further details on the subject of the petition were provided in the statement. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chithral Fernando presented a petition from Mr. P.W.R. Fernando of Police Headquarters, Negombo. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Aruna Panagoda JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. K.R. Palitha Kularathna of Galabedihena Watta, Wataraka, Meegoda. No further details on the subject of the petition were provided in the speech. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. M.L. Punchi of “Senasuma,” Dodampawatta, Nivithigala. No further details on the subject matter of the petition were provided in the speech. Presentation of Petitions Read →