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- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly asked the Deputy Speaker for permission to explain, without presenting any substantive argument, proposal, or question in the recorded excerpt. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had submitted multiple letters, including on 8 and 9 April 2025, concerning a matter of parliamentary privilege, responding to a claim that no clear letter had been provided. He sought to table the letters and noted that one had also been handed to the Deputy Speaker. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided speech text. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary The member noted that lunch was scheduled in ten minutes and asked whether he should conclude his remarks within eight minutes. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the presiding officer allow another member two additional minutes to speak, increasing that member’s allotted time to eight minutes. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva raised a procedural concern about being allocated only six minutes for his first speech from the Opposition. He appealed for fairness in the allocation of speaking time. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma stated that the process had included initial communications as well as virtual and physical meetings, and that Cabinet approved moving to the next stage based on their progress. He noted that the final outcome remains pending. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that the Deputy Minister had been expected to explain the outcome of trade negotiations with the United States but had not done so. He also complained that he was deprived of the opportunity to ask a supplementary question earlier and had not received an answer during the debate. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim briefly sought permission from the Deputy Speaker to ask the Deputy Minister for a clarification. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake announced the sudden death of Mr. Vajira Nilantha Dhammage, Senior Parliamentary Interpreter of the Sinhala/English/Sinhala Section. He noted Mr. Dhammage’s more than 20 years of service in Parliament, including interpretation during the President’s first State visit and discussions with foreign dignitaries, and placed on record appreciation for his service. Procedural - Committee Matter and Staff Notice; Bills Presented Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva seconded the motion for the Bill to be introduced. The House agreed to the question, the Bill was read a first time, ordered to be printed, and referred under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Health and Mass Media. Procedural - Committee Matter and Staff Notice; Bills Presented Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake moved for leave to introduce a Bill to repeal the Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024. The intervention was a procedural motion seeking Parliament’s permission to bring the repeal Bill forward. Procedural - Committee Matter and Staff Notice; Bills Presented Read →
- 8 May 2025 Bills Presented AI summary Three Bills were presented: the Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill to repeal the Foreign Loans Act, No. 29 of 1957; the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill to amend the 2022 Act; and the National Transport Commission (Amendment) Bill to amend the 1991 Act. Hon. Bimal Rathnayake presented the first two on behalf of the relevant Ministers and the third in his capacity as Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation. All three Bills were scheduled for Second Reading on 22 May 2025, ordered to be printed, and referred to the appropriate committees. Procedural - Committee Matter and Staff Notice; Bills Presented Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage JJB AI summary As a member of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage informed the House of the status of three matters raised by Hon. Archchuna. He said recommendations had been made on the complaint regarding speaking time at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, a decision had been given on the alleged hotel assault after considering evidence, and investigations were continuing into an alleged breach of privilege linked to a traffic law violation. The Committee was scheduled to meet again the following day to continue its inquiries. Procedural - Committee Matter and Staff Notice; Bills Presented Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma requested additional time to provide an answer, indicating that the response would be given the following day. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - Land Acquisition in North and East; Ministry Statements on Rice and Finance Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake asked the Minister to outline the Government’s forward-looking plan for resolving the issue under discussion. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - Land Acquisition in North and East; Ministry Statements on Rice and Finance Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Minister stated that he requires one week to respond to Hon. Shritharan’s question raised under Standing Order 27(2). Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - Land Acquisition in North and East; Ministry Statements on Rice and Finance Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera argued that, regardless of any wrongdoing or punishment involving the Member concerned, a privilege issue submitted to the Secretary-General should be allowed to be raised in the House. He said the matter could then be referred to the relevant Committee, and if the original letter was not received, the Member should be cautioned to resubmit it so the issue can be concluded procedurally. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said that three letters had been submitted and criticized remarks made both inside and outside the House. He requested the Secretariat to formally inform the House and provide clarifications on the matter, emphasizing that proceedings should not be disrupted without cause. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →