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. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged the member to avoid wasting Parliament’s time. Oral Question: Currency Printed/Minted Since 2015 (Q.9/2025) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the matter in question could only proceed if the individual concerned consented. He emphasized that, if the person was not making the request himself, any request on his behalf required his approval. Oral Question: Currency Printed/Minted Since 2015 (Q.9/2025) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raises a procedural point, asking whether the Member is attempting to pose a second supplementary question. The intervention concerns the conduct of questions in the House rather than the substance of a policy issue. Oral Question: Currency Printed/Minted Since 2015 (Q.9/2025) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake objected to the asking of supplementary questions without the relevant Member’s consent, referring to Standing Order 27(2). He stated that any such procedure should not be followed in Parliament and, if desired, could be conducted elsewhere, referencing Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s private residence. Oral Question: Currency Printed/Minted Since 2015 (Q.9/2025) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara stated that he had asked only one supplementary question to the Deputy Minister and declined to ask another. He emphasized that no one has the authority to compel a Member to raise supplementary questions. Oral Question: Currency Printed/Minted Since 2015 (Q.9/2025) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that he would ask the second supplementary question. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt. Oral Question: Currency Printed/Minted Since 2015 (Q.9/2025) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake indicated that he would ask a second supplementary question, noting that another Member had already asked the first. Oral Question: Currency Printed/Minted Since 2015 (Q.9/2025) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake asked whether all questions scheduled for the day would be answered only through the debate, seeking clarification on the handling of parliamentary questions. Oral Questions: Foreign Official Visits by Former President (Q.5/2024) and Follow-up Questions Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake noted that the Deputy Minister had undertaken to respond during the debate and said that should be sufficient. He indicated the Member could proceed with the second supplementary question. Oral Questions: Foreign Official Visits by Former President (Q.5/2024) and Follow-up Questions Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake pressed for a direct response to a supplementary question, noting that the matter had been deferred with a promise of clarification during the debate. He emphasized that the supplementary question required an immediate answer rather than later discussion. Oral Questions: Foreign Official Visits by Former President (Q.5/2024) and Follow-up Questions Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary The member stated that detailed information would be presented during the debate, noting that the Leader of the House had already referred to the matter earlier. Oral Questions: Foreign Official Visits by Former President (Q.5/2024) and Follow-up Questions Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Faiszer Musthapha began to raise an issue directed to the Minister, but his remarks were interrupted before he could state the subject or make any substantive point. Oral Question: Prevention of Delay in Ending Civil Court Cases (Q.133/2024) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC sought permission to ask a question on the matter under discussion, noting that it was a national issue. Oral Question: Prevention of Delay in Ending Civil Court Cases (Q.133/2024) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Harshana Nanayakkara sought the Speaker’s permission to proceed with his remarks but did not present any substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy position in the recorded excerpt. Oral Question: Prevention of Delay in Ending Civil Court Cases (Q.133/2024) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Faiszer Musthapha sought permission to pose a question to the Minister on the matter under discussion, noting that it was a national issue. Oral Question: Prevention of Delay in Ending Civil Court Cases (Q.133/2024) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera objected procedurally, stating that the member had asked only one supplementary question. Oral Question: Prevention of Delay in Ending Civil Court Cases (Q.133/2024) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chithral Fernando clarified that he had asked only one supplementary question. Oral Question: Prevention of Delay in Ending Civil Court Cases (Q.133/2024) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Hon. Chithral Fernando indicated that he was raising a second supplementary question. No substantive question or policy issue is included in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Prevention of Delay in Ending Civil Court Cases (Q.133/2024) Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said the Customs issue raised by Members relates to the economy but is not directly relevant to the current item under the Order of Business. He noted that a separate debate was unnecessary because a comprehensive debate on the economy was scheduled for the day, during which the relevant Ministers would provide clarifications. Procedural - Interjections on Order of Business Read →
- 8 May 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake questioned the relevance of linking a separate issue—concerning the U.S. Treasury Secretary’s statement on the disclosure of agreements with 17 countries—to the debate before Parliament on a Resolution under the Customs Ordinance. He asked how that matter was being connected procedurally to the subject currently under discussion. Procedural - Interjections on Order of Business Read →