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. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly responded in the negative to a question or proposition before the House, stating that he did not agree or that the matter did not apply. No further argument, proposal, or contextual detail was provided in the recorded intervention. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly raised a question during the proceedings, addressing the Deputy Speaker. No substantive issue or policy matter was stated in the provided extract. 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 told the Deputy Speaker that a matter needed to be dealt with first, stating that he could not continue otherwise. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is 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. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe clarified that no individuals had been named in the matter under discussion. The intervention appears to respond to a procedural or personal clarification within the debate. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Under Standing Order 82(2)(a), the Member objected to an Opposition-linked allegation reported in the “Aruna” newspaper concerning a girl’s suicide. He stated that the claim implicating a ruling party organizer in Colombo Central was false and requested that the matter be removed from the Hansard or otherwise addressed appropriately. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva raises a point of order, seeking clarification from the Chair on what the point of order is. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question beyond that procedural clarification is made 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. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi sought to raise a question under Standing Order 82(2), addressing the Deputy Speaker. No substantive issue or policy matter was stated in the excerpt. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi raised a point of order under Standing Order 82(2)(a) concerning a sensitive case involving a schoolgirl that had been mentioned earlier in Parliament. He objected to media reporting, specifically in the “Aruna” newspaper, which he said linked the girl’s suicide to allegations against the ruling party’s Colombo Central seat organizer despite claims that the matter would not be politicized. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi raised a point of order. No substantive argument, question, or policy issue was stated 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 criticized the Government’s claims of rebuilding the country, arguing that there was no visible evidence of genuine progress. He contrasted those claims with what he saw as attention being diverted to superficial matters rather than addressing substantive issues. 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 asked whether a previously taken amount had been settled, pressing for a direct answer and stating that there was no cause for alarm. 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 Asked whether the stated amount had been settled. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary No speech content was provided beyond the speaker’s name and date, so the substantive points, proposals, questions, or context cannot be summarized. 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 Hon. Rohana Bandara briefly intervened to ask whether the money in question had been settled, requesting that this be clarified first. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. T. B. Sarath JJB AI summary T. B. Sarath briefly reassured another Member, telling them not to be alarmed. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the statement. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. T. B. Sarath JJB AI summary T. B. Sarath responded to a reference made by Hon. Harsha de Silva regarding alleged outstanding payments and the use of his name. He stated that Harsha de Silva’s name may also have been used and undertook to provide him with the internal audit report. 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 began addressing the House by thanking the Deputy Speaker for the opportunity to speak, but the provided excerpt is incomplete and contains no substantive argument, proposal, question, or reference to legislation or policy beyond indicating he was responding to a point made by another Member. 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 Wasantha Samarasinghe states that he was referring to reports that the Member’s name and Hon. Sarath’s name had been used, prompting the Member’s agitation. He suggests that the Member should investigate who used the names and in what manner. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary As Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva said he would summon the relevant persons and investigate claims that his name had been used in a matter without his involvement. He clarified that the Board of Directors changed after 2019 and was not the Board appointed by them, and stated that if anyone had misused his name, he would seek maximum punishment. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Read →