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. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara JJB AI summary The Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara formally raised a parliamentary question. No substantive details of the question or related policy matter were provided in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Question Nos. 1-6 Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Nimal Palihena JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. R.M.T. Abeysinghe of Galenbindunuwewa, Kunugonewa was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. G. Kapila Abeysekara of Madivela, Kotte, was formally presented and laid on the Table for parliamentary consideration. Petitions Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage JJB AI summary The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage tabled four petitions in Parliament on behalf of individuals from Negombo, Ragama, Katana, and Gampaha. The intervention was procedural, consisting solely of presenting the petitions for the record. Petitions Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi informed Parliament that she was laying on the Table two petitions received from Mr. M.D. Nilina Thushara Gunathilaka and Mrs. M.D. Yuresha Erandi Gunathilaka, both of Nalluruwa, Panadura. Petitions Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Rathna Gamage - Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Two petitions were tabled by the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources on behalf of Mr. D.N. Dias of Avissawella and Mr. K. Indika Kumara of Ahangama. Petitions Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved that the report be printed. The House agreed to the motion and ordered that the report be printed. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena - Minister of Science and Technology JJB AI summary Presented the First Report of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration presented an Order made under the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, as directed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2428/43 of 20 March 2025. He moved that the Order be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunnetti presented the 2022 Annual Report of Lanka Mineral Sands Limited and the 2023 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board. He moved that both reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, and the House agreed. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 20 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 presented, on behalf of the Minister, a report under Standing Order 119(4) on observations and action taken regarding matters of the Ministry in relation to a Committee on Public Accounts report. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education presented the 2021 Annual Report of the National Institute of Education and the 2023 Annual Report and Accounts of the Postgraduate Institute of English of the Open University of Sri Lanka. She moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the House agreed. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 20 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved that the reports be printed. The House agreed to the motion, and the reports were ordered to be printed. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 20 May 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker announced the Supreme Court’s determination on the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, stating that no constitutional violation was found and that the petition challenging the Bill had been withdrawn and dismissed, with the decision ordered to be printed in the Official Report. He informed the House of members nominated to the Committee on Public Enterprises and several Sectoral Oversight Committees under the relevant Standing Orders, and tabled nominations for Ministerial Consultative Committees. He also presented specified chapters and parts of the Auditor-General’s Reports for the financial years 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2023 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution. Announcements: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill - Supreme Court Determination Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary The Chair called on the Hon. Ananda Wijepala to proceed with his speech. No substantive remarks or policy positions were recorded in this excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Law and Order and Crime Prevention Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly states that the Minister agrees, indicating concurrence with the matter under discussion. Adjournment Debate: Law and Order and Crime Prevention Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara made only a brief clarification and did not present substantive arguments, proposals, or questions. Adjournment Debate: Law and Order and Crime Prevention Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concern over the increase in shootings, killings, narcotics trafficking and underworld activity, particularly in the Western and Southern Provinces, arguing that public security has deteriorated despite government promises to restore the rule of law. He alleged that some police and prison officials may be compromised while officers who act against criminal networks are threatened, and urged the Government to take joint and effective action. He also questioned the propriety of appointing sitting Supreme Court judges to executive or legislative-related committees, citing concerns over natural justice and separation of powers. He requested detailed information on shootings since September 2024, related deaths and injuries, arrests, suspects at large, and measures being taken to suppress underworld violence. Adjournment Debate: Law and Order and Crime Prevention Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka formally moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion “That Parliament do now adjourn” was proposed for consideration. Adjournment Debate: Law and Order and Crime Prevention Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Hon. Lal Premanath thanked Members who supported and seconded his Motion and acknowledged the Deputy Minister of Finance’s remarks on recovering wasted public assets. He emphasized the duty of public representatives to safeguard public funds and prevent waste, and called for the Motion to be passed unanimously. Private Members' Motion (P.38/2025): Utilization of Abandoned Development Projects Read →