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- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva briefly asks the Leader of the House to wait and not get angry. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter is raised in this excerpt. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake urged that the House proceed in line with the Presiding Member’s explanation, which he said was based on advice from the Table. He indicated that the matter could be raised again later. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake objected to further debate at that moment, noting that the Presiding Member had already issued a ruling. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva questioned the procedural basis for another member being allowed to speak in the manner described. He asked where such authority or provision is set out. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that a point of order had already been raised and ruled on by the Presiding Member, who allowed the Deputy Minister to speak on behalf of the Minister. He indicated that the Member concerned could speak later, noting that the opportunity to raise a point of order had already been provided. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma stated that his remarks were intended to clarify previously raised issues and correct inaccuracies, rather than introduce new matters to the debate. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva objected to being prevented from speaking and requested the microphone. No substantive policy argument or proposal was made in the excerpt. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva requests the Chair to allow him to speak, citing his seniority as a Member of Parliament. The intervention is procedural and does not address a substantive policy issue. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma briefly stated that he was only clarifying points previously raised in the debate. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva briefly objected to the manner in which proceedings were being conducted, stating that they could not proceed in that way. No specific legislative proposal, policy issue, or demand was elaborated in the recorded remark. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva asks for clarification on where the referenced provision or information is included or made available. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva questioned the procedural interpretation of Standing Order 86, asking why or in what sense consent was required. The intervention sought clarification on parliamentary procedure rather than addressing a substantive policy issue. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva indicated that he had not finished raising his point of order and asked the Presiding Member to allow him to continue. The intervention was procedural in nature and did not address a substantive policy matter. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva raised a point of order citing Standing Order 86, which limits Members from speaking more than once on the same proposition except to clarify a misunderstood part of a speech or to raise a point of order. He objected that the Minister had already spoken for twenty minutes at the outset, implying that further remarks may breach parliamentary procedure. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided text. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra briefly thanked the Presiding Member and indicated she would conclude her remarks. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. M.K.M. Aslam JJB AI summary Hon. M.K.M. Aslam supported the regulation under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act relating to electric vehicles, arguing that increased EV use should also generate revenue to fund relief for citizens who cannot afford to pay. He rejected Opposition criticisms, stating that the new Government had not acted for the benefit of ministers or MPs and was focused on people-centred policies, local authority regularization, and development. He said the Government had completed budgetary and procurement groundwork in its first months and expected to implement 40–50 projects per electorate in the coming months as part of a corruption-free development programme. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Presiding Member to grant Hon. Ravi Karunanayake an additional three minutes to speak. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake addressed Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka but no substantive speech content, question, proposal, or policy position is provided in the excerpt. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Presiding Member to allocate an additional three minutes from the Opposition’s time to another member. The intervention was procedural and concerned the management of speaking time during the debate. Debate: Order under the Excise (Special Provisions) Act - Electric Vehicle Tax Revision (Continued) Read →