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. Chaminda Lalith Kumara JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. G.H. Gunathilaka of Maligantenna, Veyangoda. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the excerpt. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary On behalf of the Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, Darmapriya Wijesinghe presented the Committee’s report on the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Presentation of Committee Reports Read →
- 22 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary The report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented, concerning Resolutions under the Appropriation Act, No. 34 of 2023, listed as Nos. 01 to 10 in the Supplement to Order Book No. 2(2) dated 14 May 2025. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Presentation of Committee Reports Read →
- 22 May 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Mr. Speaker announced a seminar for Members of Sectoral Oversight Committees on “Best Practices for Undertaking Legislative Scrutiny,” supported by the Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law. The seminar is scheduled in two sessions on 22 and 23 May 2025 from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Committee Room No. 2, and invited Members were requested to attend. Speaker's Announcements: Seminar for Sectoral Oversight Committees Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar objected to Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara’s manner of raising a matter, emphasizing that proceedings must follow Standing Orders and established parliamentary practice. He urged respect for the Chair and stated that an MP should not attempt to command the Presiding Member. Procedural: Questions on Bank of Ceylon Relief and Allied Health Graduates - Final Business Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Dinesh Hemantha JJB AI summary Hon. Dinesh Hemantha raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2)(a), questioning the procedure being followed in the House. He asked why he was not being allowed to pose his question. Procedural: Questions on Bank of Ceylon Relief and Allied Health Graduates - Final Business Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna cited Standing Orders 92(2)(b) and 92(1)(b) to argue that a Member may raise a point of order except during a division, and that Members should not interrupt another Member without permission. He stated that his intervention was to support proper procedure, not to obstruct the Government, and requested that Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara be allowed to proceed or raise his point of order. Procedural: Questions on Bank of Ceylon Relief and Allied Health Graduates - Final Business Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved for approval of the Gazette notification on the Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles issued under the Finance Act, No. 35 of 2018, noting that Cabinet approval had been granted and that it had been laid before Parliament. After the motion was agreed to, he moved that Parliament adjourn. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe defended the Chair’s ruling during a disorderly exchange and criticized Opposition Members who had changed parties, describing them as having betrayed their voters. He asserted that the National People’s Power would protect the public mandate it received and would establish control in the Colombo Municipal Council and the 267 local authorities it had won, despite Opposition criticism. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected on procedural grounds, citing Standing Orders 91(i) and 143, and requested the Speaker to ensure that points of order are allowed and that the Panel of Chairmen functions properly. He then raised concerns over recruitment of Allied Health graduates under the Health Ministry Gazette of 14 June 2024, noting vacancies for Medical Laboratory Scientists and Physiotherapists and questioning the use of an IQ test instead of existing academic scores. He argued that state university graduates had boycotted the test while KDU and foreign/private institution candidates sat it, raising concerns about entry qualifications, and urged the Ministry to hold discussions and prioritize fairness for state-university Allied Health graduates from 2020 onward while filling existing vacancies. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe responded to concerns over the proposed closure of the NEXT factory in the Katunayake Zone, stating that 1,416 of 2,825 workers are affected and that the Labour Department, management, trade unions and BOI will discuss the company’s compensation proposal and possible remedies. He said the company had not properly notified the Department in advance as required and had not engaged the Government or BOI on its stated high production costs. He also criticized the Opposition for prolonging parliamentary proceedings, raising unrelated issues during debates on Finance Act instruments, and questioning security practices, while asserting that the Government’s approach is to avoid special privileges and focus on addressing corruption. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage formally seconded the motion under consideration. The House agreed to the question, after which the Chair changed from Hon. Ajith Gihan to Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchchi. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha moved that Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchchi take the Chair. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe supported the Gazettes, stating that the Embarkation Tax concessions for Mattala, Ratmalana, and Jaffna departures were intended to promote tourism, while the changes to vehicle import luxury limits aimed to provide public relief and support economic growth. He criticized the Opposition for using the debate to raise unrelated issues such as salt shortages and a closed factory, and said such matters should be raised separately. He argued that recent local authority election results should not be read as a mandate against the Government, citing what he described as a clean campaign under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative, and said the Government’s performance should be assessed by December. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Urges the Government to move beyond oppositional politics and deliver practical solutions for the public. Calls on the Government to fulfil its promises going forward. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof argued that the Government is criticizing Opposition parties for post-election negotiations in local authorities while itself negotiating with former Rajapaksa-aligned and allegedly corrupt figures, a situation he attributed to flaws in the current local government electoral system. He said the Government ignored calls for electoral reform and must now accept responsibility for unstable council outcomes and govern with its parliamentary majority. He raised concerns over salt shortages and price increases affecting consumers and dried fish producers in areas such as Kinniya, Muttur, Pulmoddai, and Kuchchaveli, and asked whether any commissions were involved. He also demanded publication of the lists of politicians who received bar permits and allegedly misused government vehicles, and urged the Government to address local needs and fulfil its election promises. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →
- 21 May 2025 Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof referred to the recent Local Government Election results in Trincomalee District, stating that the SJB won 36 seats and secured control of the Kinniya Urban Council in his Muttur electorate. He thanked voters and said discussions were under way with other parties to form administrations in local councils where possible. He also criticized Government Ministers and MPs for, in his view, acting as though they were not in government during the debate. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →
- 21 May 2025 Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Nilusha Lakmali Gamage seconded the motion. The House agreed to the question, after which the Hon. Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Ajith Gihan took the Chair. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →
- 21 May 2025 Hon. Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of National Integration JJB AI summary Hon. Muneer Mulaffer moved that Hon. Ajith Gihan take the Chair during the proceedings. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Jagath Manuwarna JJB AI summary Jagath Manuwarna said the Opposition was exaggerating issues such as salt supply concerns and criticised its political positioning, including references to Ranil Wickremesinghe and claims about control of local authorities. He asserted that his party would secure majorities in many local councils, including the Colombo Municipal Council and Hewahata, naming Vraye Kelly Balthazar as their mayoral candidate for Colombo. He also criticised the Opposition Leader in relation to recent war commemorations, urging practical remembrance of fallen and disabled service personnel from villages. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Read →