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. Muhammad Faizal JJB AI summary Hon. Muhammad Faizal presented three petitions on behalf of individuals from Galle, Madawala Ulpatha, and Gampaha. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Papers: Vocational Training Authority Report and Petitions Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Kanchana Welipitiya JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. T.M.S. Thennekon of 3/16, M.D., Dovalagama, Beruwala. No further details on the subject of the petition were provided in the speech. Papers: Vocational Training Authority Report and Petitions Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary A petition from Mr. Sumangala Rajapaksha of Kirulapone, Colombo 05, was presented to Parliament for its consideration. Papers: Vocational Training Authority Report and Petitions Read →
- 21 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Vocational Training Authority Report and Petitions Read →
- 21 March 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament that he had endorsed the certificate on the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill on 20 March 2025 under Article 79 of the Constitution. He also tabled the lists of Members nominated, following parliamentary resolutions and Committee of Selection approval, to serve on several committees and Ministerial Consultative Committees during the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. The announced nominations included members for the Committee on Parliamentary Business, Committee on Public Finance, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Standing Orders, House Committee, Committee on Ethics and Privileges, Committee on Public Enterprises, Committee on Public Accounts, and Committee on Ways and Means. Speaker's Certificate - Article 79 Read →
- 20 March 2025 Question put, and agreed to. AI summary The sitting was adjourned at 7.13 p.m. following agreement to the question put. Parliament was scheduled to reconvene at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, 21st March 2025, in accordance with the Resolution of Parliament dated 21st February 2025. Adjournment Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Moved that Parliament adjourn. Adjournment Read →
- 20 March 2025 Question put, and agreed to. AI summary The House agreed to the question put, and the Bill was read a third time and passed. Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary Moved that the Bill be read a Third time and requested permission to make corrections to language, typographical, grammatical, numerical, and consequential errors in the Bill. Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated opposition to Clause 3(2)(c)(a) and (b), specifically the proposed 15 per cent tax component. He clarified that there was no objection to taxes on tobacco and gaming, and that the objection was being recorded without seeking a vote. Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 20 March 2025 Question put, and agreed to. AI summary The House agreed to the question, and the Bill was read a Second time. Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary Moved the Second Reading of the Bill on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The House proceeded to the question on the motion. Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Prof. Anil Jayantha moved for parliamentary approval of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Annual Reports for 2020 and 2021, including the Auditor General’s observations, under Section 18 of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Act, No. 38 of 2009. He noted that both reports had been presented on 18 July 2023, considered by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education on 24 August 2023, and reported to Parliament on 21 September 2023. Both motions were put to the House and agreed to. Papers Presented: Finance Act Regulation and Annual Reports Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Moved the approval of several finance-related regulations, orders and notifications made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, including measures under the Finance Act, Inland Revenue Act, Regulation of Insurance Industry Act, Imports and Exports (Control) Act, Excise Ordinance, Excise (Special Provisions) Act, and Special Commodity Levy Act. The motions included approval of a protocol amending Sri Lanka’s double taxation agreement with India and several Gazette-published instruments from late 2024 and early 2025, all of which had Cabinet approval and were agreed to by Parliament. A motion was also initiated concerning the 2021 Annual Report of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Papers Presented: Finance Act Regulation and Annual Reports Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage JJB AI summary Moved that the Committee Stage debate on the Head of Expenditure of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development be adjourned until 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 21 March 2025. The motion was agreed to, and the debate was adjourned at 5.38 p.m. for the Committee to resume on that date. Insolvency Bill - Postponement of Committee Stage Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan paid tribute to deceased Tamil media figures Rajanayagam Bharathi, Ananthi Suriapragasam and S.P. Sami, noting their contributions to journalism, broadcasting and support for war-affected Tamil communities. He addressed the Speaker’s sanctions on MP Ramanan Arjunan, saying his party accepts the Speaker’s authority but rejects hateful remarks against women or Muslims and apologizes to the Muslim community for any offence caused. He cautioned against the precedent of restricting an MP’s parliamentary broadcasts, linking it to past repression under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and wider concerns about reconciliation and minority political representation. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Agreed with the call to publish the list, expressing full support for that demand. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe briefly affirmed that the requested action would be carried out. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva urged the Minister to publish the relevant list, agreeing with the preceding point and emphasizing the need for disclosure. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe briefly acknowledges agreement from others in the chamber and offers thanks. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question is raised in the remark. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Read →