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. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman raised a point of order. No further substantive argument, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. 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 addressed the procedure for oral questions under Standing Orders 31, 32 and 33, emphasizing that supplementary questions are limited to the Member who placed the original question unless that Member consents to another Member asking one. He argued that this restriction preserves the scope of the original question and protects the rights of the Member who submitted it. He urged adherence to the Standing Orders and to the Chair’s rulings where parliamentary practice is involved. 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 argued that Standing Order 33(1) on ordinary oral questions allows only the original questioner to ask up to two supplementary questions and does not expressly require that Member’s consent for others to do so. He contrasted this with Standing Order 38(7) on questions to the Prime Minister, where the consent requirement is explicitly stated, and maintained that applying such a requirement to ordinary oral questions is not supported by the Standing Orders. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly called on Hon. Mujibur Rahman to proceed with asking his question. 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 procedural point on parliamentary questioning, stating that the Member who asks an original question is entitled to two supplementary questions. He argued that another Member may ask a supplementary only with the original Member’s consent, citing this as established practice in both Government and Opposition contexts. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake requested the Speaker to allow Hon. Ajith P. Perera to speak. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake objected to being denied the opportunity to ask supplementary questions after the original Member declined to do so. He urged the Chair and relevant ministers to show greater respect to Members and to uphold the procedure allowing two supplementary questions on a parliamentary question. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman objected to a statement or interpretation in the proceedings, saying it was incorrect. He clarified that the relevant wording refers to “Any Member.” Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake objected to being prevented from asking a supplementary question under Standing Order 33(1), arguing that the rule permits any Member to ask up to two supplementary questions arising from an oral answer. He said that after the original questioner declined to ask a second supplementary, he should have been allowed to do so, and requested that Members be treated with more respect in exercising their right to ask questions. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised 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. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan began to address the Chair but was interrupted before making any substantive remarks. No policy position, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa tabled a written answer stating that the President appointed the Commander of the Army and the Commander of the Air Force under Article 61(e) of the Constitution. The remaining parts of the question were marked as not arising. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks’ time to respond to the question raised in Parliament. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he would pose a question on behalf of Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha. No substantive issue or policy matter was raised in the statement. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to the procedure for supplementary questions, stating that only the Member entitled to ask them may do so unless consent is given to another Member. He cited a recent example involving the Member for Gampaha and Faiszer Musthapha and urged Members to follow the Standing Orders to avoid wasting parliamentary time. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake clarified the procedure for supplementary questions, stating that if the relevant Member does not use the opportunity to ask a second supplementary question, another Member of Parliament may do so. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake states that only the relevant Member is entitled to that opportunity, indicating a procedural point about participation or speaking rights in the House. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake asserted that the Chair is responsible for protecting Members’ rights in Parliament. He referred to the entitlement to ask two supplementary questions, indicating concern over the conduct or allowance of questioning during proceedings. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake began to address the House by referring to an existing practice, but the provided excerpt is incomplete and does not include the substantive point, proposal, or question he intended to raise. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt provided. Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.) Read →