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 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to interruptions during his allotted speaking time. He asked that, if he was not to be given time to speak, this be stated clearly rather than disrupting his remarks. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake objected to the Chair’s handling of points of order, alleging unequal treatment between Government members and Opposition members. He stated that similar points raised by the Opposition were being silenced while those from the Government were accommodated. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Hon. Harshana Suriyapperuma clarified that he had worked at the Securities and Exchange Commission, not the Colombo Stock Exchange. He also updated the status of three grounded aircraft, stating that one had been repaired and returned to service, while a second had been repaired and was awaiting clearances to rejoin the fleet. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that Item No. 1 of the Main Business on the Order Paper be exempted from Standing Order 88 and from the resolution passed by Parliament on 21 February 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Business of Parliament: Appropriation Bill Exemption Motion Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake clarified that his earlier statement was limited to saying that both parties were organizing the event. Personal Explanation and Procedural Matters Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed Parliament that a sports awards event organized by Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha and Deputy Minister Hon. Sugath Nilakaratne was scheduled for the same period as other parliamentary proceedings. He requested that the timings be adjusted to avoid a clash. Personal Explanation and Procedural Matters Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the timing could be discussed and set to suit both the Opposition Leader and the Government. He noted that other committees were also scheduled that day and indicated willingness to accommodate accordingly. Personal Explanation and Procedural Matters Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said the Government proposed holding a Party Business Committee meeting because it was the final day of the Budget debate, many Members were present, and Parliament would not reconvene for several weeks. He noted that the recently announced election date conflicted with the scheduled May sittings on the 6th to 9th, requiring adjustments, and therefore requested a party leaders’ meeting that day. Personal Explanation and Procedural Matters Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka asked the Speaker to consider advancing the scheduled 11.00 a.m. Parliamentary Business Committee meeting. He said Members, including the Leader of the Opposition, had prior engagements and requested an earlier time to avoid scheduling conflicts. Personal Explanation and Procedural Matters Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. Harsha de Silva announced that the Committee on Public Finance had organized a seminar titled “Poverty Dynamics after the Economic Crisis” at 11.00 a.m. in Committee Room No. 05. He said it would be conducted by Prof. Sirimal Abeyratne and Dr. H.M. Gunathilaka and invited all Members to attend. Personal Explanation and Procedural Matters Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe delivered a personal explanation in his capacity as Deputy Minister of Labour. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or legislative matter is indicated in the provided text. Personal Explanation and Procedural Matters Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake began to raise a question in Parliament, but the provided extract contains no substantive content beyond the opening words. No specific issue, proposal, or demand can be identified from the text supplied. Question by Private Notice: Power Generation Policy Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake argued that matters raised under Standing Order 27(2) should be judged by urgency and national importance rather than by the number of questions or pages. Citing his earlier question on Donald Trump’s deglobalization and tariff policies affecting Sri Lanka, he said delayed answers could make parliamentary responses ineffective when policy impacts are imminent. He urged ministries, with their staff resources, to provide timely answers to such urgent matters. Question by Private Notice: Power Generation Policy Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that asking questions during the Budget debate is part of the Opposition’s duty and said Ministers may request additional time if new data is needed. He noted that he had previously allowed Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara time to provide answers and argued that relevant data and issues should already have been considered in the Budget process. Question by Private Notice: Power Generation Policy Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake raised concerns about the use of Standing Order 27(2), arguing that it is intended for questions of public importance after notice to the relevant Minister, not for extensive data requests during Budget debates. He said some recent questions required hours of preparation and disrupted ministerial work, and proposed that such detailed matters be handled through normal oral questions, Consultative Committees, or discussion at the Parliamentary Business Committee. He urged the Opposition to use the procedure according to its purpose and said past misuse should not be continued. Question by Private Notice: Power Generation Policy Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to the proceedings, noting that only one Opposition Leader was present and questioning why he was not being allowed to speak. He requested that the member be given at least a minute to address the House. Question by Private Notice: Power Generation Policy Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly objected to an action by the Speaker, asking him not to proceed in that manner. No specific issue, proposal, or legislative context was stated in the remark. Question by Private Notice: Power Generation Policy Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that the Leader of the Opposition be given a brief opportunity to speak. Question by Private Notice: Power Generation Policy Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised a point of order. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was presented in the provided excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Power Generation Policy Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy objected to a set of six questions containing 32 sub-questions submitted under Standing Order 27(2), arguing that the format exceeded the intended scope of a public importance question. He said the information required involved multiple affiliated institutions and detailed data that could not be collected and verified within the roughly three hours available. He requested the Speaker to ensure the Standing Orders are used appropriately and asked for two weeks to provide answers if the questions are presented under the correct procedure. Question by Private Notice: Power Generation Policy Read →