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 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Hon. Ravindra Bandara presented a petition from Mr. K.G. Jeevan Sirisena of Diyatalawa, Pahala Kadurugamuwa, Siddhi Aravawa. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Presented Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Subramaniam Nagarasa of Colombo 06. No further details of the petition’s subject matter were provided. Petitions Presented Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj - Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Women and Child Affairs presented the National Child Protection Authority’s Annual Report for 2023. She moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Empowerment, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Customs Resolution, Ministry Reports, Annual Reports Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the National Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities to Parliament. He moved that the Report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Customs Resolution, Ministry Reports, Annual Reports Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Justice, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2023 Performance Report of the Government Analyst’s Department. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Customs Resolution, Ministry Reports, Annual Reports Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Customs Resolution, Ministry Reports, Annual Reports Read →
- 9 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Under Standing Order 119(4), reports on observations and actions taken by the Ministry of Mass Media and its institutions in response to Committee on Public Accounts findings were presented and referred to the Committee on Public Finance. On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, the Annual Reports of the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board for 2022 and the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute for 2023 were also presented and referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee. Papers Presented: Customs Resolution, Ministry Reports, Annual Reports Read →
- 9 April 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih AI summary The Deputy Speaker, Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, presided over the sitting of Parliament on 9 April 2025, which commenced at 9.30 a.m. The proceedings noted the presentation of papers, with no substantive speech or policy argument recorded in the excerpt. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Thilina Samarakoon JJB AI summary Supported the matter under consideration but noted that his vote or position was not being shown on the digital display system. Procedural: Inspector-General of Police Removal Resolution and Division Vote Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested a Division on the Resolution before the House. Division bells were rung in response, initiating the formal voting procedure. Procedural: Inspector-General of Police Removal Resolution and Division Vote Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper raised a procedural objection under Standing Order 91(f), arguing that the Resolution referring to pending Supreme Court matters and murder cases could prejudice ongoing adjudication. He warned that proceeding as drafted might affect claims of a fair trial, particularly if a committee includes a Supreme Court Judge before whom related cases are pending. He requested amendments to the Resolution on the removal of Deshabandu Tennakoon so it could proceed without violating Standing Orders. Procedural: Inspector-General of Police Removal Resolution and Division Vote Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper requested the Chair for one additional minute to speak. Procedural: Inspector-General of Police Removal Resolution and Division Vote Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Approval was sought for an Order made under Section 7(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act, No. 2 of 2013, as published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2418/28 of 8 January 2025 and presented to Parliament on 20 March 2025. The Minister noted that Cabinet approval had been signified, and the motion was put to the House and agreed to. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra JJB AI summary Arun Hemachandra requested to continue his remarks, stating that he had not named the other member and that any response should be made during that member’s own allotted time. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly challenged an assertion or implication made in the debate, stating that others could not know whether the relevant action had been taken or not. No specific policy proposal, demand, or legislative issue was elaborated in the provided remark. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra JJB AI summary Arun Hemachandra briefly stated that despite having many opportunities, the matter in question had not been carried out. The intervention was interrupted and contained no specific policy proposal or detailed context. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra JJB AI summary Arun Hemachandra briefly directs another member to sit, stating that the requested action was not done. No substantive policy issue or proposal is raised in this intervention. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera began referring to matters during the previous Government but was interrupted before making a substantive point. No specific argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the available excerpt. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra JJB AI summary Arun Hemachandra briefly requested to proceed with his remarks, indicating that the other member could respond during their allocated time. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was addressed in this intervention. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera indicated he was attempting to respond, but no substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Read →