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. Sunil Handunnetti JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunnetti requested one week to respond to the question raised. The matter was ordered to stand down. Second Round Question No. 2 - 191/2024 - Stand Down Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that he was asking a question on behalf of Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha. No substantive issue or policy matter was raised in this brief intervention. Second Round Question No. 2 - 191/2024 - Stand Down Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the Deputy Minister requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Questions Nos. 4-5 - Stand Down (294/2024, 305/2024) Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake formally asked a question in Parliament. No substantive details of the question or related policy matter are included in the provided excerpt. Questions Nos. 4-5 - Stand Down (294/2024, 305/2024) Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, Bimal Rathnayake requested one week to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Questions Nos. 4-5 - Stand Down (294/2024, 305/2024) Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem formally asked the question standing in his name. No substantive argument, proposal, or contextual detail was provided in the speech. Questions Nos. 4-5 - Stand Down (294/2024, 305/2024) Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister to state what steps the Ministry has taken to date on the matter under discussion. Oral Question No. 3 - 276/2024: Safe Medical Termination of Pregnancy Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara responded to Hon. Ajith P. Perera’s question regarding a Bill that is included in the Government’s policy statement. He stated that the Government intends to proceed with it through the required process, not as a delaying tactic, and that implementation cannot be done by a Minister alone. He assured the House that the matter would be expedited, with Parliament kept informed. Oral Question No. 3 - 276/2024: Safe Medical Termination of Pregnancy Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti JJB AI summary Sunil Handunnetti briefly acknowledged the Speaker and did not make a substantive argument, proposal, or request. Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara referred to having challenged or stood up to Chamal Rajapaksa. The excerpt contains no further policy argument, proposal, or procedural demand. Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunnetti contrasted past parliamentary discipline under former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, saying Members responded when called to order and were deterred by being named. His remarks referred to the authority of the Chair and order in parliamentary proceedings. Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly acknowledged that similar situations had arisen before, but stated that the current situation was different in nature or severity. No specific proposal, demand, or legislative issue was raised in this intervention. Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister briefly remarked on the conduct of the Speaker, asking rhetorically whether members had seen a Speaker act with such fairness. No specific policy proposal, demand, or legislative matter was raised. Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he was not attempting to instruct the Speaker, but was referring to parliamentary practice. He criticized the Government side, arguing that members who had frequently questioned Ministers while in Opposition were now reluctant to face similar questioning in Government. Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested permission from the Speaker to make a brief statement. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunnetti stated that Members may seek clarification from the Speaker but cannot direct or order the Speaker. He emphasized that protecting the dignity of the Speaker is necessary to uphold the dignity of Parliament, and questioned the repeated pattern of conduct challenging that principle. Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister questioned whether a Member of Parliament has authority under the Standing Orders to direct or order the Speaker to act in a particular way. He asked for clarification on the procedural basis and permissibility of such an instruction. Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the supplementary question was not relevant to the main question. He advised that, if an answer was required, a separate question should be submitted to the relevant Minister. Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to limiting questions directed at the Finance Ministry, stating that if the Deputy Minister required separate questions for supplementary matters, he was prepared to submit them accordingly. He noted that he had already followed this procedure after his first supplementary question and would do the same for a second if requested. Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that established parliamentary practice has allowed supplementary questions to be asked when the relevant Minister or Deputy Minister is willing to respond. He raised this as a procedural point regarding how such questions have been handled in the House. Oral Question No. 127/2024: Currency Notes and Coins Read →