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- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Moved approval of a regulation under Section 53 of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2471/54 of 16 January 2026. The regulation, made by the Minister of Finance following recommendations of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission and Cabinet approval, was presented to Parliament on 9 April 2026 and agreed to. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Moved approval of a regulation under Section 53 of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021, published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2471/53 of 16 January 2026. The regulation, made by the Minister of Finance after considering the Colombo Port City Economic Commission’s recommendations and approved by Cabinet, was presented to Parliament on 9 April 2026 and agreed to. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Chair (Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha) AI summary The Chair called the House to order and recognized Hon. Thilina Samarakoon to speak, allotting eight minutes for the intervention. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana said Opposition MPs had sought time to debate alleged Treasury irregularities, particularly the reported disappearance of US$2.5 million, and demanded full disclosure to Parliament. He linked the issue to the appointment of a former MP rather than a career official as Treasury Secretary, questioned allegations about the Secretary’s past dual citizenship, and argued that experienced public officers should not be sidelined. He also referred to the Port City regulations, defending the project he said was initiated under President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and criticized the Government’s May Day messaging and timing of fuel price increases. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva indicated that he was concluding his remarks and thanked the Chair. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva argued that proposed changes affecting the Port City would remove promised worker protections through the Commissioner of Labour. He raised concerns over alleged procedural irregularities in a public debt-related transaction, questioning the role of the External Resources Department, the authority for a US$9 million payment, and the qualifications and delegation arrangements of relevant officials. He said the Committee on Public Finance had faced non-attendance by senior Treasury officials despite requests, tabled a letter to the President, and stated that the Committee has authority under Standing Order 121(2)(u) to examine State debt and debt service. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the Minister moved approval of an Order under Section 53 of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2471/52 of 16 January 2026 and presented on 9 April 2026. He also moved approval of the related Orders listed as items 2 to 5 on the Order Paper, noting that Cabinet approval had been obtained. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 111(17) regarding the January summoning of Jaffna Teaching Hospital Director Dr. Sathiyamoorthy by Sectoral Oversight Committees over his appointment. He requested that Parliament direct the relevant Committee to submit its overdue response, noting that more than eight months had passed and this was his third request. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Government agreed to allow the requested debate from 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. in accordance with Standing Orders. Bimal Rathnayake warned that if the Opposition obstructed the main business of the House, the Government would withdraw the concession and would not allocate any additional time beyond the agreed slot. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera states that two hours are required, likely referring to the amount of time needed for a parliamentary matter or debate. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Requested that the debate be held from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. without reducing its duration by half an hour. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned the decision to shorten an agreed parliamentary debate scheduled from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. He asked by what authority the debate time had been reduced by half an hour, noting that the original timing was on the record. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the provided excerpt. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that insulting allegations were being made against the Speaker and urged that disciplinary action be taken, arguing that there should be limits to such conduct. The exchange occurred amid interjections, with some remarks later expunged. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned whether the rights and privileges of Members of Parliament were being protected. The intervention appears to seek clarification or assurance from the Chair or relevant parliamentary authority on safeguarding MPs’ procedural rights. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged the House to proceed to the main business on the Order Paper. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa criticized the Opposition’s conduct in Parliament, saying they staged a political “drama” and continued shouting even after being given time to speak. He questioned the reason for their behavior, implying it was intended to disrupt proceedings rather than engage in debate. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the provided excerpt. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to continued exchanges after time had been allocated, urging that the sitting move on to the main business. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly requested that parliamentary proceedings be allowed to continue. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →