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- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman objected to a Minister’s characterization of his remarks, stating that he had been misquoted. He clarified that the claim that rain caused damage had been made by the Minister’s own chairmen, not by him. Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2)(a), objecting that a Question submitted under Standing Order 27(2) on the Elephant Pass Saltern had not been permitted. He said production at the saltern had stopped for 12 days and workers were protesting, and asked why such Questions were not being taken up and answered by the relevant Minister. Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman accused the Government of contradicting its pledge to introduce anti-crossover legislation while allegedly trying to secure support from opposition and independent members to form local authority administrations. He argued that where no party has over 50 per cent in a council, the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance requires an internal vote to elect the mayor or chairman, and said the SJB was prepared to face such votes. He also criticized the President’s direct involvement in local authority coalition-building and claimed the Government was seeking to change rules it had previously supported when politically advantageous. Rahman urged the Government to stop using executive pressure to secure council control and to recognize what he described as a major decline in its electoral support. Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Deputy Speaker to allocate five minutes of speaking time to another member. The intervention was procedural and did not address substantive policy or legislative matters. Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman requested an additional five minutes of speaking time from Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or argument was raised in the quoted remark. Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva sought clarification regarding references to the online visa issue, stating that the Committee on Public Finance had previously brought the matter before Parliament and court, including concerns about threats. He asked the Government to clarify which Opposition Members were being referred to and raised concern over the delay in appointing an Auditor General. As Chair of the Committee on Public Finance, he questioned whether a politically influenced appointment was being considered and emphasized the need for the Auditor General’s independence. Debate: Finance Act Order - Tax Exemptions and Government Policy on Renewable Energy Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma clarified the wording of Item (ii), noting that it refers to a “person leaving Sri Lanka by aircraft from Colombo.” This appears to be a procedural clarification on the text under consideration. Debate: Finance Act Order - Tax Exemptions and Government Policy on Renewable Energy Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka – Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing AI summary Moved for parliamentary approval of an Order made under Section 2(1) of the Finance Act, No. 25 of 2003, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2421/30 of 31 January 2025 and presented on 8 May 2025, noting Cabinet approval. He also tabled the related notification listed as Item No. 2 on the Order Paper. Debate: Finance Act Order - Tax Exemptions and Government Policy on Renewable Energy Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody – Minister of Energy AI summary The Minister of Energy stated that he had received the questions only that evening and noted that they comprised eight main questions with 138 sub-questions. Although they were raised under Standing Order 27(2), he requested one week to provide comprehensive answers. Oral Questions - Various Tabled and Private Notice Questions Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni JJB AI summary The Member stated that it would be inappropriate to answer a supplementary question because the primary question was not answered in light of an ongoing court case. He indicated that if the matter is raised in another form, a response could be provided regarding the grants. Oral Question: Director of Jaffna Teaching Hospital Appointment (Q.9/2025) Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Jagamuni Chaminda Sanjeewa of Randobe, Ambalangoda. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the speech. Petitions - Presented to Committee on Public Petitions Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha JJB AI summary Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha presented two public petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mr. H. P. Rajapaksha of Kegalle and Mr. N. D. Karunaratne of Alawwa. No details of the petitions’ subject matter were provided in the speech. Petitions - Presented to Committee on Public Petitions Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Sudath Balagalla JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Indunil Umesh Dissanayake of Kinagama, Bandarawela. The speech consisted solely of the formal tabling of the petition. Petitions - Presented to Committee on Public Petitions Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara JJB AI summary Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara presented four petitions to Parliament from residents of Rambukkana, Kalutara South, Nagoda, and Aruggoda. The petitions were formally tabled for consideration under parliamentary procedure. Petitions - Presented to Committee on Public Petitions Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. A. G. S. Abeywardhana of Indulgodakanda, Kurunegala. Petitions - Presented to Committee on Public Petitions Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. R. M. Wijesundara of Hamangoda Road, Nugegodawatta, Katugastota. No details of the petition’s subject matter were stated in the speech. Petitions - Presented to Committee on Public Petitions Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage JJB AI summary Thilanka U. Gamage presented three public petitions to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Nakiyadeniya in Nawala, South Adagoda in Baddagama, and Mahaheengoda in Baddagama. No details of the petitions’ subject matter were provided in the speech. Petitions - Presented to Committee on Public Petitions Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena - Minister of Science and Technology JJB AI summary The Minister of Science and Technology tabled the 2021 Annual Report of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka. He proposed that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, and the House agreed. Papers - Annual Reports Tabling Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industries and Industrial Promotion, Bimal Rathnayake tabled the 2023/2024 Annual Report of Lanka Phosphate Company Ltd. He proposed referring the report to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, which the House agreed to. Papers - Annual Reports Tabling Read →
- 21 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media tabled the 2023 Annual Report of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation of Ayurveda on behalf of the Minister. He proposed that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Empowerment, and the House agreed. Papers - Annual Reports Tabling Read →