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. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya — Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education AI summary The Prime Minister presented several 2023 annual and performance reports from higher education institutions and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and moved that they be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees. She also presented a report under Standing Order 119(4) concerning matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts on the Judicial Service Commission Secretariat, referring it back to COPA. Additionally, she tabled the Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme issued under the Welfare Benefits Act and published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2429/02, moving that it be referred to the Committee on Public Finance. Papers: Annual Reports and Institutional Statements Read →
- 8 April 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake — Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament AI summary The Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House moved that the relevant Reports be printed. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament ordered that the Reports be printed. Papers: Annual Reports and Institutional Statements Read →
- 8 April 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih] AI summary Parliament was informed that a vacancy had arisen in the Kegalle District seat with effect from 6 April 2025 under Article 66(a) of the Constitution, following the death of Hon. Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, and condolences were conveyed to his family with a formal Vote of Condolence to be presented later. The Deputy Speaker also presented several instalments of the Auditor-General’s Reports for the financial years 2019, 2021, and 2023 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution. Opening: Message from President, Speaker's Certificate, VAT Bill Determination, and Death Notice Read →
- 8 April 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih] AI summary Parliament was informed that the Speaker had endorsed the Certificate on the “Appropriation” Bill on 21 March 2025 under Article 79 of the Constitution. It was also announced that the Supreme Court had not made a constitutional determination on the “Value Added Tax (Amendment)” Bill because the petitioners withdrew the challenges following undertakings by the State, and the Court’s decision was ordered to be printed in the Official Report. Opening: Message from President, Speaker's Certificate, VAT Bill Determination, and Death Notice Read →
- 8 April 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih] AI summary A message from the President, dated 18 March 2025, was announced to Parliament regarding a Public Security Proclamation under the Public Security Ordinance. The message stated that an Order had been made to summon Parliament for the purpose of continuing the operation of the Ordinance, pursuant to the relevant provisions of Sections 2(3) and 21(2). Opening: Message from President, Speaker's Certificate, VAT Bill Determination, and Death Notice Read →
- 8 April 2025 Administration Department AI summary The entry records the Administration Department staff associated with parliamentary proceedings on 8 April 2025, including the Director and Deputy Director of Administration. It lists officers attached to the Establishment Branch, Members’ Services Office, Human Resource Development Office, Foreign Relations and Protocol Office, and Transport Office, with their respective designations. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Department of Hansard AI summary The entry lists the Department of Hansard officials associated with the parliamentary record for 8 April 2025, including the Editor, Deputy Editor, Assistant Editor, and supporting parliamentary and telecommunications officers. No substantive parliamentary argument, proposal, question, or policy issue is recorded in this item. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Internal Audit Division AI summary The entry records the Internal Audit Division officials present on 8 April 2025: Chief Internal Auditor W. K. D. C. Vithana, Chief Officer G. N. D. Thilakarathna, and Assistant Parliamentary Officer W. R. G. S. Chamali. No substantive speech, policy position, proposal, or question is provided. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament AI summary The Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament recorded the officials serving on 8 April 2025, including Mrs. S. P. Gamaga as Assistant Secretary to the Secretary-General and Mrs. E. A. Sirisena as Parliamentary Officer. It also noted the Constitutional Council staff listed as Assistant Chief Officers: Mrs. S. R. W. Gunasekara, Miss D. I. R. Sarathchandra, and Mrs. C. S. C. Fonseka. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Principal Officers AI summary The proceedings note the principal officers of Parliament present on 8 April 2025: Secretary-General Mrs. K. A. Rohanadheera, Sergeant-at-Arms and Deputy Secretary-General Mr. G. K. A. Saminda Kumara Kularathna, and Assistant Secretary-General Mr. A. H. M. H. H. S. Aberathna. No substantive speech, proposal, question, or policy argument is recorded in this entry. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Parliament AI summary Parliament recorded the presiding officers for the sitting of 8 April 2025: Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne as Speaker, Hon. (Dr.) Risvi Sali as Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees, and Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekera as Deputy Chairman of Committees. No substantive debate, proposal, question, or policy argument is included in the provided text. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Women and Children’s Affairs AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Women and Children’s Affairs met on 08 April 2025 under the chairpersonship of Hon. Saroja Savitri Pohlraj, with the participation of ministers and members including those from government and opposition. The meeting’s recorded entry lists the members present, indicating a committee sitting related to the portfolio of women and children’s affairs, but no substantive debate, proposals, questions, or decisions are provided in the supplied text. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports is recorded as having met under the chairmanship of Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamaga, with the listed Members in attendance. No substantive debate, policy position, proposal, question, or decision is provided in the supplied text, beyond the identification of the committee, date, chair, and participating Members. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Power and Energy AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Power and Energy met on 8 April 2025 with Hon. Kumar Jayakodi as Chair and participation from members across parties. The listing records the members present for the committee proceedings, but no substantive policy discussion, proposal, question, or decision is provided in the supplied text. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. Ananda Wijayapala. Members from the Government and Opposition participated, including representatives with backgrounds in public security, parliamentary affairs, and related policy areas. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Science and Technology AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Science and Technology met on 08 April 2025, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Krishantha Abesena, with the listed Members in attendance. The record indicates the committee’s composition and participation for the sitting, but does not provide details of substantive discussion, proposals, questions, or decisions taken. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Rural Development, Social Security and Social Empowerment AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Rural Development, Social Security and Social Empowerment met on 08 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage. Members from across parties participated, reflecting the Committee’s oversight role in matters relating to rural development, social security, and social empowerment. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government met with Hon. (Prof.) A. H. M. H. Abayarathna as Chair and the listed Members in attendance. The record provided contains only the committee membership/attendance details and does not include any substantive speech, policy discussion, proposals, questions, or decisions to summarize. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayanta, with members including Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe, Hon. Palani Digambaram, Hon. S. Sritharan, and others in attendance. The listed proceedings indicate the committee’s participation and membership for consideration of labour-related matters, but no specific policy proposal, question, or decision is provided in the speech details. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →
- 8 April 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantation and Social Infrastructure Facilities AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantation and Social Infrastructure Facilities met on 8 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Hon. K. V. Samantha Widyaratna, with the participation of listed Members of Parliament. The proceedings concerned the committee’s portfolio oversight relating to plantation sector and social infrastructure facilities, though no specific motion, legislative clause, proposal, or decision is provided in the supplied text. Opening: Parliament commencement, President's Message, Announcements, and Committee Listings Read →