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- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order during the proceedings. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided speech. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly stated that the matter being discussed was not the relevant issue, without providing further argument, proposal, or detail. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that while Members’ request to take up the motion could be allowed, it would disrupt the day’s scheduled business and involved matters already addressed to the Leader of the Opposition as well as facts before Court. He proposed, on procedural grounds, allocating time from 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. that afternoon for the debate. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order disputing the Chair’s interpretation of Standing Order 19(2)(c). He argued that if leave is not granted, the support of twenty Members rising is sufficient, and requested that the debate be allowed without reinterpretation of the provision. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka raised concern over reports that millions of US dollars in Treasury funds had gone missing, stressing Parliament’s responsibility over public finance and the absence of reporting to the House. He stated that the Opposition had sought a debate at the Party Leaders’ meeting and by written request, and renewed the request under Standing Order 19(2)(c), supported by more than twenty Opposition Members standing in the Chamber. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order alleging that his fundamental rights had been violated because his ninth question on the Central Bank of Sri Lanka had not been answered. He said questions raised in Parliament were being left unanswered while responses were given elsewhere, and requested an independent process outside the CBSL to ascertain the truth for Parliament and the country. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Debt Service Payment and Central Bank Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning requested additional time to respond to the question before the House. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Debt Service Payment and Central Bank Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned why Parliament was not informed between 7 and 10 April about an incident for which sufficient information had existed to lodge a CID complaint on 23 March. He requested a clear ministerial explanation and argued that at least a brief statement should have been made to notify Parliament of the incident and the complaint. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Debt Service Payment and Central Bank Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Debt Service Payment and Central Bank Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned the Minister on an apparent contradiction about why Parliament was not informed of a serious incident discovered on 23 March, noting that Parliament sat from 7 to 10 April. He raised concerns about the Secretary to the Treasury’s non-attendance at the Committee on Public Finance and the lack of answers on repayment timelines and amounts. He also requested a clear statement from the Government and the Minister of Justice on the investigation into the incident and the death of Mr. Ranga Nishantha Rajapaksha, citing public suspicion. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Debt Service Payment and Central Bank Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary Minister Anil Jayantha responded to eight questions raised under Standing Order 27(2) on state debt management and a suspected cyber-related diversion of external debt payments. He outlined the legal framework under the Public Financial Management Act and State Debt Management Act, explained the transfer of debt management functions from the Central Bank to the Public Debt Management Office from January 2026, and detailed the payment procedures and affected remittances. He stated that the issue was discovered on 23 March 2026, complaints were made to SLCERT, CID and the Financial Intelligence Unit, four officers have been interdicted following an internal inquiry, and investigations are continuing. He added that advisers indicated the incident is unlikely to be treated as a technical default, and said further information would be provided through Ministry Statements. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Debt Service Payment and Central Bank Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the response given and stated that he was not satisfied with it. He requested permission to present a question of privilege. Procedural: Points of Order and Privilege Question (Dayasiri Jayasekara) Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected that the response given did not fully address his question of privilege. He stated that his question concerned constitutional matters spanning Articles 148 to 150, indicating that the answer had covered only part of the issue. Procedural: Points of Order and Privilege Question (Dayasiri Jayasekara) Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to an answer being allowed, indicating dissatisfaction with its admissibility or adequacy in the parliamentary proceedings. Procedural: Points of Order and Privilege Question (Dayasiri Jayasekara) Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of privilege, stating that his privilege question had not yet been answered. Procedural: Points of Order and Privilege Question (Dayasiri Jayasekara) Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he had been given a document or material to read, but the excerpt contains no substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy position. Procedural: Points of Order and Privilege Question (Dayasiri Jayasekara) Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara states that the response he received to a privilege question is inadequate and does not address the issues he raised. He says his initial concern related to Article 148 of the Constitution, indicating a procedural or constitutional matter over Parliament’s control of public finance. Procedural: Points of Order and Privilege Question (Dayasiri Jayasekara) Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order. No substantive argument or proposal was made in the provided speech. Procedural: Points of Order and Privilege Question (Dayasiri Jayasekara) Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake responded briefly to a question by suggesting that the matter could best be resolved by visiting his next-door house. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the statement. Oral Question Q.6: Speaker's Personal Staff, Vehicles and Official Residence Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the quoted remarks. Oral Question Q.6: Speaker's Personal Staff, Vehicles and Official Residence Read →