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- 21 March 2025 ADJOURNMENT AI summary Parliament was adjourned without a Question being put, as it was past 6.00 p.m. The sitting ended at 8.12 p.m. and Parliament was scheduled to meet again at 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 8 April 2025. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary On behalf of the Opposition, Gayantha Karunathilleka delivered the customary vote of thanks following the conclusion of the 26-day Budget debate. He thanked the Speaker, presiding officers, Government and Opposition leadership, parliamentary staff, security services, state officials, media, and support units for their roles in facilitating the debate. He also acknowledged the Leader of the Opposition, Opposition party leaders, staff of the Opposition Leader’s Office, and external resource persons for their assistance during the process. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake marked the conclusion of the 27-day 2025 Budget debate, thanking the President as Minister of Finance, the Prime Minister, Finance State Ministers, government and opposition members, and parliamentary office-bearers for their participation and cooperation. He also acknowledged the work of parliamentary staff, Finance Ministry officials, security, medical services, interpreters, and other supporting institutions in conducting the proceedings. He expressed regret for any discomfort caused during debate and extended Sinhala and Tamil New Year wishes. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that a division be taken, indicating a formal vote was required on the matter before the House. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Moved the Third Reading of the Appropriation Bill, as amended, on behalf of the Minister of Finance. He also sought leave to correct typographical, printing, grammatical and numerical errors and to make consequential amendments to the Schedules and related documents containing the detailed estimates. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya moved an amendment at the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, 2025, specifically relating to Programmes 01 and 02 under Head 243. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya moved an amendment to Programme 01 of Head 241 during the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, 2025. No further details on the content or purpose of the amendment were provided in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary At the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, 2025, Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya moved an amendment to Programme 02 under Head 240. No further details of the amendment or its rationale were provided in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Mano Ganesan sought clarification during the Committee Stage from the President regarding his claim that the Opposition was making serious statements that could destabilize the economy. He asked the President to specify which statements he was referring to. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna stated that the SJB, including the Leader of the Opposition, would support constructive programmes that advance the country. He said the party prioritizes national progress and the welfare of the people over political self-interest. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Harshana Rajakaruna acknowledged some positive changes by the Government, including Ministers reducing visible security, but argued that the ruling party should also accept responsibility for its past political alliances and actions, including support for Mahinda Rajapaksa, participation in earlier governments, and the events of 1988–89. He questioned the Government’s claims on abolishing MPs’ pensions, vehicle permits, salaries, and official residences, stating that similar benefits had been used by its members in the past and asking what direct relief had gone to the public. He also criticized the absence of Government MPs from a Committee on Public Finance workshop and noted continuing high levels of poverty among the population. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna noted that he had been allocated two additional minutes to speak. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara responded to remarks made in his absence by Deputy Minister Watagala, who had accused him of making false statements. He tabled a CD recording of the Deputy Minister’s statement concerning Deshabandu and Sewwandi and a reported threat of arrest, requesting that its contents be included in Hansard while noting he would not otherwise publicize it. The material was placed in the Library. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe’s recorded contribution consists only of the formal address to the Presiding Member. No substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy position is included in the provided text. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that they had three minutes remaining to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary She states that justice must be served to all in relation to past tragedies and cautions against political exploitation of victims’ families. She then questions claims made in the debate that private-sector minimum wages will rise from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 27,000 in April 2025 and Rs. 30,000 in 2026, saying she could not find any official record of such an agreement. She asks the Government to clarify which employer body or company signed the agreement, what certification exists, and indicates an intention to table relevant documentation. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe requested that details relating to the 60,000 be tabled in Parliament. The intervention appears to be a procedural request seeking documentation or clarification on the referenced figure for the record. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe, Deputy Minister of Labour, made a procedural request for the discussion to address the relevant Head of Expenditure. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded speech. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Hon. Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna to address the House and allocated her 15 minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala disputed a claim by Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara that an audio clip concerning him had been tabled, stating that the Secretariat informed him no such material had been provided. He criticized the use of the Chamber to circulate alleged social media fabrications and false claims, including remarks about Deshabandu’s whereabouts, and said the Secretariat was taking steps to ask for the clip to be produced. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →