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- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary The Hon. Ravindra Bandara briefly seconded the motion before the House, after which the question was put and agreed to. The sitting then proceeded with a change in the Chair, as Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne left and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara took over. Private Members' Motion (P.37/2025): Public Transport Standards and Bus Specifications Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Proposed that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair during the sitting. Private Members' Motion (P.37/2025): Public Transport Standards and Bus Specifications Read →
- 9 May 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved that Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne take the Chair during the sitting. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Kaushalya Ariyarathne assumed it. Private Members' Motion (P.25/2024): Providing Housing for Every Family in Sri Lanka Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri welcomed cross-party support for his Motion and noted Government Members’ acknowledgement that addressing institutional legal and accountability issues would require time, despite earlier claims that wrongdoing could be punished quickly. He emphasized that Parliament’s Standing Orders and committee powers are insufficient to ensure implementation of committee recommendations, and urged the Government to create a legal framework giving Parliament and its committees binding implementation powers. He also proposed that once matters are charged or surcharged, they should be referred directly to court rather than returned to Parliament for further discussion. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that continuous auditing already exists for ministries, departments and statutory bodies through the National Audit Office and related committee processes, but audit findings often recur because corrective action is not taken properly or on time. She said the Government will strengthen the authority of Accountants and Chief Accountants through circulars, refer disciplinary and legal matters promptly, and improve implementation of audit recommendations through the Ministry of Finance. She also proposed amending Standing Orders to allow COPE and COPA to make binding decisions, strengthening surcharge processes for misuse of public funds or property, and treating such findings as impediments to appointments and promotions. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva objected to the misuse of his name in the debate and demanded that the statement be withdrawn with an apology. He challenged the other party to show where he was mentioned and denied claims relating to “ten measures of rice,” accusing them of making false statements. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva responded to a matter raised under the relevant Standing Order concerning an audit report on the Polonnaruwa society. He challenged Members to identify any reference to his name in that report and stated that he was making the assertion responsibly. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti JJB AI summary The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti noted that the relevant measures or decisions had been adopted on 23 November 2022. No further argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman asked when the relevant Standing Orders were made. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunnetti stated that the Standing Orders under discussion were adopted on 23 November 2022 based on proposals made by their Committee. He noted that Hon. Harsha de Silva was also aware of this context. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman stated that the addressee had served as Chair of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) in 2015. The remark appears to reference that role in the context of a broader parliamentary exchange. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister outlined the existing parliamentary follow-up process for Auditor General’s reports under Standing Order 120, including the requirement for subject Ministers and the Minister of Finance to report back within eight weeks on COPE recommendations. He emphasized COPE’s powers to summon persons, inspect documents and institutions, recall Ministers where responses are unsatisfactory, and refer matters to the Attorney General for legal action. He argued that the process should move beyond reporting and enable more direct initiation of legal proceedings arising from audit findings. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi rejected attempts to link his party organizer to an incident involving a child, stating that the organizer was only an owner of the institute and not a teacher. He said the matter was being distorted for political purposes, while noting that the Prime Minister had addressed it and that action would be taken against officials if errors or delays were found. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman clarified that he was not making a personal accusation against the Member and asked the Member not to become agitated. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural grievance under Standing Order 92(2)(a), noting that Members are allowed one minute for a point of order. He questioned why he was ordered to leave the Chamber the previous day after requesting an additional 20 seconds, while other Members were allowed much longer interventions, and alleged unequal treatment against him as a minority Member. Procedural Points of Order Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva raised a point of order under Standing Order 91(c), objecting to an allegation that someone had acted improperly using his name. He requested that the Members who made the statement provide the relevant information before the next sitting day and that the matter be referred through the Speaker to the Committee on Public Finance, after which he said he would take further steps. Procedural Points of Order Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Procedural Points of Order Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe urged members not to make unfounded allegations and said any claims should be formally reported through complaints. He cautioned against using false claims for political purposes. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara made a procedural remark asking that the matter be taken up after his speech. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →