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- 10 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva stated that he had informed the Director (Legislative Services) regarding the matter and rejected any implication that he had misled the House. He referred to a poverty analysis document, indicating that it was available for consideration by the Chair or Members but that its use was at their discretion. Procedural: Point of Order on Report Presentation Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva informed the House that the Committee on Public Finance held the first seminar in its knowledge-sharing series on 21 March 2025, themed “Post-Economic Crisis Poverty Dynamics,” conducted by the Centre for Poverty Analysis. He tabled a short note on the seminar and requested that copies be made available to all Members of Parliament. Procedural: Point of Order on Report Presentation Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage presented two public petitions, one from Mrs. Mangalee Niranjala Fernando of Negombo and another from Mrs. Mangalika Harankahawa of Battaramulla. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Petitions Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. G. Jayatissa of Ekala. The submission was made formally to the House through the Deputy Speaker. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Petitions Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. K.A.K. Saman Dharmasiri of Andiramada, Hiriwadunna, Muru Oya Road was presented to Parliament by the Minister of Environment. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Petitions Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Presented the 2021 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development. The motion was agreed to by the House. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Petitions Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister presented the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2021. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Petitions Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar presented the 2022 Annual Report and Accounts of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Petitions Read →
- 10 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented several official reports to Parliament, including the 2022 Annual Report of the National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, the 2023 Integrated Annual Report of the National Savings Bank, Central Bank reports relating to 2024 inflation deviations and the Annual Economic Review, and a report under Standing Order 119(4) concerning matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts. She moved that these documents be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees, the Committee on Public Finance, and the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motions were agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Petitions Read →
- 10 April 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih AI summary The Deputy Speaker presided as Parliament met at 9.30 a.m. on 10 April 2025. The item recorded was the presentation of papers, with no substantive debate or policy argument included in the excerpt. Parliament Opening Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy requested an additional five minutes from the Presiding Member to continue his remarks. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera disputed the Minister’s claim that he had presented an incorrect Cabinet Paper, citing Confidential Cabinet Memorandum No. 25/0472/825/030 dated 18 March 2025. He stated that he had obtained and tabled the document, and said he would take responsibility if it proved to be wrong, while maintaining that the memorandum had been sent by the Ministry. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, question, or proposal is contained in the recorded speech. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Nanayakkara presided. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake formally moved the adjournment of Parliament. The Deputy Speaker then proposed the question for the House’s consideration. Adjournment Motion: Renewable Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, approval was sought for the National Crafts Council Annual Report 2023, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ended 31 December 2023. The report had been presented under the National Crafts Council and Allied Institutions Act, considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and its approval was agreed to by Parliament. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Moved approval of the 2022 Annual Report of the Industrial Development Board of Ceylon, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ended 31 December 2022, under Section 39 of the Industrial Development Act, No. 36 of 1969. He noted that the report had been considered by the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and presented to Parliament; the motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Moved approval of the Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board Annual Report for 2022, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ended 31 December 2022. He noted that it was presented under Section 64 of the National Crafts Council and Allied Institutions Act, No. 35 of 1982, considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and its report had been presented to Parliament; the motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The motion sought parliamentary approval for the National Livestock Development Board’s Annual Report for 2019, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ending 31 December 2019. It was moved on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation under Section 23 of the State Agricultural Corporations Act, following consideration by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee. The motion was agreed to. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa moved for approval of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Annual Report for 2023, including the Auditor-General’s observations for the year ended 31 December 2023. The report was presented under Section 20(2) of the Tourism Act, No. 38 of 2005, considered by the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and approved by Parliament. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Afternoon Session and Reported Business) Read →