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- 9 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern, requesting that a question be taken up on the basis that parliamentary procedures were allegedly not being followed. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Read →
- 9 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern under Standing Order No. 92(2), stating that Parliamentary procedures were not being followed. He requested time to express this concern in the House. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Read →
- 9 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna made a procedural intervention under Standing Order No. 92(2). No substantive policy issue, proposal, or debate point was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Read →
- 9 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order No. 92(2). No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was presented in the provided remarks. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake informed the Deputy Speaker that the Chairman of the District Coordinating Committee, Hon. Upali Samarasingha, was present in the House. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan rose on a point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Minister moved that the relevant Bill be read a Second time. He also moved the Order Paper motion concerning a scheme for payment of gratuity under the Gratuity Act, and indicated that the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning would open the debate for the Government. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary the sitting hours of Parliament for the day, notwithstanding Standing Order 88. The House agreed to sit from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m., with Standing Order 8(5) to operate at 5.00 p.m. and adjournment at 7.00 p.m. without question put. Ministerial Statement and Privilege Question; Procedural Motions Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved that the House be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order 27 for the day’s sitting in relation to Item No. 2 of the Order Paper. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Ministerial Statement and Privilege Question; Procedural Motions Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a question of privilege over the Government’s failure to submit to Parliament agreements reportedly signed with India and China, including a recent defence agreement with India. He argued that such agreements, particularly those affecting national security or the economy, require parliamentary scrutiny and, where applicable, approval under constitutional provisions such as Article 157. He requested that all agreements and related documents, including exchange of letters, be tabled immediately and that Parliament and relevant committees be briefed before implementation. Ministerial Statement and Privilege Question; Procedural Motions Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he would conclude his remarks quickly. Ministerial Statement and Privilege Question; Procedural Motions Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister responded to a Standing Order 27(2) question raised by the Leader of the Opposition, noting that the issue involves several Ministries and requires additional time for a coordinated reply. He said the Parliamentary Business Committee had agreed that complex multi-sectoral questions under SO 27(2) need time, and added that broader economic matters could be raised during the VAT (Amendment) debate while preserving the rights of other Members within the Standing Order framework. Ministerial Statement: SO 27(2) Question to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Procedural Matters Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa briefly requested time from the Deputy Speaker to make a suggestion. No substantive proposal or policy position is stated in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statement: SO 27(2) Question to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Procedural Matters Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the issue raised by the Leader of the Opposition spans multiple sectors and is being examined by a multi-sectoral committee appointed by the Government. He said more time is required to provide a formal response, which would be given in the coming days. Ministerial Statement: SO 27(2) Question to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Procedural Matters Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa raised a point of order concerning allegedly unparliamentary language used by a Member during Questions to the Prime Minister. He requested that the matter be referred to the Speaker for inquiry, warning that such conduct would undermine the dignity of Parliament. Ministerial Statement: SO 27(2) Question to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Procedural Matters Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Asked the question standing in his name, without further elaboration. Oral Questions: Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs; Foreign Employment Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, Susil Ranasinghe requested two weeks to provide a detailed answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs; Foreign Employment Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB AI summary Padmasiri Bandara formally asked a parliamentary question addressed through the Deputy Speaker. No substantive details of the question or policy issue are included in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions: Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs; Foreign Employment Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government intends to introduce a new Constitution, but will first prioritize holding long-delayed Provincial Council Elections, particularly to restore representation in the North and East. She explained that no Budget allocation has been made for the constitutional process this year because it will begin only after those elections. She also objected to the language used by another Member and requested the Chair to address unparliamentary remarks and maintain civility in parliamentary proceedings. Oral Question: Hon. Prime Minister on University Development and Conflict Resolution Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam indicated that he had already asked his first question. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in this statement. Oral Question: Hon. Prime Minister on University Development and Conflict Resolution Read →