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 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had submitted three letters. No further details, context, or requests were provided in the recorded speech. 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 asked that the Chair obtain a direct clarification from the Secretary-General on whether any relevant communication had been received. He argued that a clear procedural response would prevent the matter from being unnecessarily prolonged. 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 denied that his side had agreed to make a public apology and rejected allegations of discrimination against Tamil, Sinhala, or Muslim people. He said any Privilege issue raised by the Member should be investigated through proper procedure, and requested that the Secretariat inform the Chair if such a complaint had been submitted. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had submitted a Privilege matter three times and rejected an offer of a public apology from the Government side. He questioned what further recourse was available, including whether he should approach the Supreme Court or international forums, and asked whether a Tamil Member was being denied the right to raise a Privilege issue. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna responded to an allegation that he had lied regarding Sasthika Arulingam, stating that he had already presented the matter to Parliament. He cited Section 22(2) of the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, arguing that insults covered under Parts A or B of the Schedule constitute a serious breach of parliamentary privilege under Section 190 of the Penal Code. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a matter under Standing Order 92(2) concerning the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, after the live telecast of his speech was suspended under a prior Speaker’s order. He questioned why privilege complaints he said he had submitted against Bimal Rathnayake, the Speaker, and a Minister had not been taken up, and alleged that he had been denied an opportunity to have them considered. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Clarified that the issue being discussed was not the matter he intended to raise, indicating it was a separate question or concern. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 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 argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Faiszer Musthapha raised a Point of Order concerning Standing Order 33(1), arguing that while a Member may ask two supplementary questions, the Standing Orders do not prohibit another Member from asking them if the original questioner does not. He contended that, under the legal principle that what is not prohibited is permitted, the Chair should object only where an express violation exists. 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 cited Standing Order 33(1) to argue that Supplementary Questions must remain within the scope of the original Question and that even the original questioner cannot go beyond it. He stated that another Member may ask a supplementary only with the original Member’s consent and subject to the Chair’s decision, and said the dispute could have been avoided if such courtesy had been observed. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman raised a Point of Order disputing a claim that the Standing Orders require the consent of the Member who asked the original Question before another Member may ask a Supplementary Question. He argued that while this may be a long-standing practice, it is not explicitly provided for in the Standing Orders, and requested that the Chair verify the matter with the Secretariat rather than relying on the Leader of the House’s assertion. 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 objected to a Supplementary Question being asked by a Member other than the one who posed the original Question, without that Member’s consent. He challenged the Secretariat to identify any precedent for such a practice and requested that the matter be handled in accordance with Standing Orders 32 and 33. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake raised a Point of Order urging that the House move to the main Business by 11.30 a.m. and seeking clarification from the Secretariat on the application of Standing Orders regarding Supplementary Questions. He stated that only the Member who asked the original Question may ask Supplementary Questions and referred to a prior ruling on the matter, while also making a political criticism of the UNP and SJB’s electoral performance in Municipal Councils. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised a Point of Order after being named, arguing that consent for a supplementary question can be given verbally or by conduct. He contended that, after the first supplementary question was asked without objection, Hon. Ravi Karunanayake was effectively permitted to ask the second, despite later claims that only one question was intended. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Hon. Ravindra Bandara raised a procedural objection regarding the handling of a supplementary question, citing Standing Orders 33(1), 37(1), and 34(2). He argued that “not more than two” supplementary questions permits a Member to ask only one, that the Speaker has authority to disallow improper questions with written reasons, and that questions should not become a pretext for debate. He expressed disappointment that another supplementary question was asked on his behalf despite his stated intention to ask only one. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara clarified that, in relation to Standing Orders 33(1) and 37(1), he had stated he would ask only one supplementary question. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to the handling of a supplementary question, arguing that Ravi Karunanayake, as a senior Member, should have been allowed to ask a second related supplementary after the original Member indicated he would ask only one. He said denying that opportunity without checking consent was unfair. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or issue was recorded in the provided excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka stated that a second supplementary question may be asked by another Member only with the consent of the Member who posed the original question. He argued that, absent such permission, the Standing Orders do not provide for another Member to proceed with the supplementary question. 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 requested the Speaker to allow members from his side to speak during the proceedings. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →