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- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe questioned Ministers Harshana and Anil over inconsistent statements regarding action taken in a particular matter. He noted that one Minister referred to interdictions while the other referred to four transfers, and said the Government had not properly clarified the position. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member acknowledged the previous Member’s point as clear and then called Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe to speak. He allotted Hon. Senasinghe five minutes, noting the time as 4.28 p.m. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna invoked Standing Order 91(1), which bars Members from referring in debate to matters under court adjudication or pending judicial decision. He argued that comments made about individuals connected to a case were sub judice and requested that the Standing Order be explained to the Minister of Justice in Sinhala. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member invited the Hon. Member to state the point of order being raised. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member informed the Minister that only two minutes remained for the speech. This was a procedural timekeeping intervention during the debate. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha JJB AI summary Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha moved that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha vacated the Chair and Hon. Madugoda presided. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper objected to the Speaker’s earlier interpretation of Standing Order 19, arguing that written notice and prior permission were not required once 20 Members sought the debate. He alleged serious negligence by Ministry of Finance officials in a USD 2.5 million transaction, saying fraudulent emails from a non-government domain were mistaken for official Australian export finance communications, and called for accountability from the Minister of Finance. He asked whether the public funds were lost through negligence or theft, characterizing any negligence as criminal, while also referring to the death of a senior officer connected to the matter. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka moved an adjournment motion seeking an urgent debate on reports that millions of US dollars intended for bilateral debt repayment had been diverted. He argued that no information had been provided to Parliament by April 2026, undermining Parliament’s constitutional control over public finance, and noted that the Government had previously refused a debate when the issue first became public. He then requested time for Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, to second and speak on the motion. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Expressed confidence that the relevant party would carry out the expected action. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the Chair or relevant authority issue a direction on the matter under discussion. No further substantive details or policy position were provided in the excerpt. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the Chair that the day’s proceedings were scheduled to conclude at 5.30 p.m. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka noted that 5.00–5.30 p.m. had been allocated for Questions at the time of adjournment, but no such questions were listed. He requested that proceedings continue until 5.30 p.m. as scheduled. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The member reminded the House that it had been agreed earlier, while the Speaker was in the Chair, that the debate would conclude at 5.00 p.m. He urged members to proceed in accordance with that decision. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Requested clarification from the Secretariat regarding the handling of Questions at the Time of Adjournment. He asked that, regardless of whether those questions are taken, the House should continue until the scheduled adjournment time of 5.30 p.m. rather than conclude early. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka sought clarification on the day’s parliamentary schedule, noting that the absence of Questions at the Time of Adjournment would give the Government additional time. He asked for an explanation of how that time would be handled. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka sought procedural clarification regarding the scheduling of an adjournment debate under Standing Order 19(2)(a). He noted that the Order Paper allocated 5.00–5.30 p.m. for Questions at the time of adjournment, which are not taken when an adjournment debate is held, and asked whether proceedings could end at 5.30 p.m. to allow two hours for the debate, requesting guidance from the Secretariat. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister moved the adjournment motion, stating, “That Parliament do now adjourn.” The Chair proposed the question for consideration. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Introduction Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka moved for approval of regulations published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2475/28 of 13 February 2026 under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021. He stated that the regulations had been considered by the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, and presented to Parliament on 9 April 2026. The motion was agreed to. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Moved approval of a regulation under Section 53 of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021, published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2471/55 of 16 January 2026. The regulation, made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development following the Commission’s recommendations and Cabinet approval, was presented to Parliament on 9 April 2026 and agreed to. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →