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. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly intervened to assert his right to speak. No substantive policy position, proposal, question, or reference to legislation was made in the excerpt provided. Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake sought permission to ask a supplementary question and indicated that he needed to respond to a question raised by the Hon. Prime Minister regarding why he had posed his original question. No substantive policy issue or specific proposal is developed in the excerpt provided. Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake thanked the Prime Minister for the response but objected to the implication that his motive in asking the parliamentary question was being questioned. The excerpt ends before he develops his point further. Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya questioned whether a multi-part query was appropriate under Standing Order 27(2), which is intended for urgent public importance matters, and requested a ruling from the Speaker. Subject to that ruling, she stated that UGC institutions plan to admit 43,237 students for the 2024/2025 academic year, with the average annual cost per student estimated at Rs. 405,313 in 2022. She outlined alternative higher education pathways, noted the absence of comprehensive data on students going overseas, and said the UGC has been asked to develop a policy framework for regulating and recognizing the non-State higher education sector. She also provided figures on foreign students and said the Interest-Free Student Loan Scheme has benefited over 22,000 students, with loan limits increased by a September 2024 Cabinet decision. Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged the Speaker to ensure fairness in the debate, noting that the Opposition Leader and others had already spoken. He appealed for the tragedy under discussion not to be politicized. Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Rohini Kumari Wijerathna stated that she wished to seek clarification and express her view on a contentious matter. No specific issue, proposal, or demand was identified in the excerpt. Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna briefly rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided extract. Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, Namal Karunaratne requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Agriculture (Q.9/2025) - Stand Down Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Nishantha Perera briefly indicated to the Speaker that he would ask the question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was raised in this intervention. Oral Question: Agriculture (Q.9/2025) - Stand Down Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, a request was made for two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: National-Level Stadiums in Northern and Eastern Provinces (Q.1/2024) Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary T.K. Jayasundara indicated that he would ask the question before the House. Oral Question: National-Level Stadiums in Northern and Eastern Provinces (Q.1/2024) Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB AI summary Hon. Dewananda Suraweera presented three petitions from constituents in Maharagama, Piliyandala, and Thalangama. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. P.U.P. Kumara de Silva of No. 65, Railway Station Road, Balapitiya. Petitions Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. O.M.D. Gamunu of No. 276/4D, Jayanti Mawatha. Petitions Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera presented three public petitions to Parliament on behalf of A.T.B. de Silva of Kuda Waskaduwa, H.F.F. Fasmia of Welipenna, and Sunil Withana Arachchi of Mattegoda. No substantive policy issue or debate was raised in the statement. Petitions Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing presented the 2023 Annual Report of Hotel Developers (Lanka) PLC. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the motion was agreed to. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Polgolla National Co-operative Development Institute. He moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability, and the motion was agreed to. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB AI summary The Minister presented three annual reports: the 2022 report of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited, the 2022 report of the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management on behalf of the relevant Minister, and the 2021/2022 report of Lanka Fertilizer Company Limited on behalf of the relevant Minister. He moved that each report be referred to its respective Sectoral Oversight Committee, and the motions were agreed to. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Clarified the parliamentary practice on oral questions, stating that another Member may ask a supplementary question with the consent of the original questioner. He said this procedure has been clearly understood and has not previously been an issue in the House. Opening and Announcements Read →
- 9 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the Speaker had already ruled on the matter and that the requested opportunity could not be granted. Opening and Announcements Read →