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 April 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB AI summary The Hon. Vijitha Herath stated that he would consult the relevant Ministries before providing a response to Parliament. Oral Question: MSME Tariff Crisis and Trade Negotiations (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Mano Ganesan asked the Minister to table in Parliament the MoUs referred to in the Minister’s statement, arguing that doing so would build public and parliamentary confidence. He noted that similar actions in the past had been criticized as “selling out,” and sought clarification and transparency by requesting that all such documents be submitted to Parliament. Oral Question: MSME Tariff Crisis and Trade Negotiations (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake acknowledged the importance of the issue raised but noted that a full day had already been allocated to debate it alongside the VAT-related economic Bill. He said the impacts could be addressed during that debate and opposed the Opposition’s proposal to continue sittings without a lunch break, requesting that the House proceed to the main debate. Oral Question: MSME Tariff Crisis and Trade Negotiations (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that his intervention was not intended as an argument with the Leader of the House, but that the issue was significant and not a routine matter. He justified raising points beyond the written Question on the grounds that the matter affects the entire population and the economy, and maintained that he was not violating parliamentary rules. Oral Question: MSME Tariff Crisis and Trade Negotiations (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a procedural concern that the Leader of the Opposition was speaking beyond the submitted script. He requested that Party Leaders or the Secretariat examine the matter, citing implications for time management and the privileges of the House. Oral Question: MSME Tariff Crisis and Trade Negotiations (SO 27(2)) Read →
- 8 April 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member stated that if a request is made, it can be considered. No further details, proposal, or policy context were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question: Private Tuition Regulation and Child Safety Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary No substantive speech text was provided beyond the address to the Chair, so there are no policy positions, proposals, questions, or arguments to summarize. Oral Question: Private Tuition Regulation and Child Safety Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Asked the Deputy Minister whether land deeds already being processed through Divisional Secretariats could be completed under the existing procedure, rather than requiring a new process. Oral Question: Land Deeds for Government Lands Program Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Asked whether applications already being processed through Divisional Secretariats but halted midway would be affected by the relevant change, or whether those applications would continue under the existing process. Oral Question: Land Deeds for Government Lands Program Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Asked whether the proposed formulation of a new procedure would take a long time. Oral Question: Land Deeds for Government Lands Program Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the question posed by the Hon. Member was unclear and did not provide a substantive response. Oral Question: Land Deeds for Government Lands Program Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda asked the Deputy Minister whether obtaining the relevant Cabinet decision would take a long time. Oral Question: Land Deeds for Government Lands Program Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Asked whether the Government will continue the previous administration’s programme to grant freehold deeds to holders of government land deeds. He requested details on how many freehold deeds have been issued, whether authorities are aware that landholders surrendered their deeds to Divisional Secretariats for this purpose, and how those surrendered deeds will be returned if necessary. Oral Question: Land Deeds for Government Lands Program Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Question 569/2025 (Stand Down) Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara formally raised a parliamentary question, asking that it be put before the House. No substantive policy issue or argument was included in the recorded intervention. Oral Question: Question 569/2025 (Stand Down) Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera stated that he would obtain the relevant messages from the Member in order to take action on the matter raised. He thanked the Member for presenting the facts. Oral Question: Soldiers Recruitment Special Workwear (445/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary A response will be provided to a question submitted under Standing Order 27(2) on the matter. Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha indicated that he would make a detailed statement when answering that question. Oral Question: EPF and ETF Files (276/2024) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that he would discuss with the relevant Ministry the establishment of a procedure to link online publication of monthly data with Parliament. He said data from January 2024 to February 2025 could be tabled if required, and noted that it had been placed in the Library. Oral Question: EPF and ETF Files (276/2024) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar asked whether the Minister could establish a regular reporting mechanism to Parliament for the requested data, rather than requiring Members to request it each month. He sought detailed information to be provided periodically, including gender-based and sector-wise breakdowns, in addition to the proposed six-monthly publication on the website. Oral Question: EPF and ETF Files (276/2024) Read →
- 8 April 2025 Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary A petition from Mrs. K.A. Naduni Ahinsa of Deniyaya, Kolawenigama, Pallegama, Bambaragoda was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →