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- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Agreed fully with the preceding point or proposal, without adding further argument or detail. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe yielded a moment from his allocated speaking time to another member during the debate. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva briefly sought the Minister’s permission to intervene or speak, without raising a substantive policy issue or making a specific proposal. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved a procedural motion to alter the sitting hours for the day, notwithstanding Standing Order 8 and a prior decision of 21 February 2025. The House agreed that sittings would run from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., with adjournment by the Speaker at 8.00 p.m. Procedural Motion: Sitting Hours Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Between 2015 and 2019, former MP Seeniththamby Yogeswaran and current MP Srinesan pursued efforts on the matter under discussion. Sivagnanam Shritharan requested the relevant Minister’s cooperation to ensure those efforts succeed now. Oral Question by Private Notice: Withholding Tax on Senior Citizens' Deposits and Valaichchenai Paper Factory Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa sought clarification on a ministerial response regarding a tax increase from 5 to 10 percent. He argued that tax efficiency is achieved through improved mechanisms within the tax system, not by raising tax rates, and requested the Minister to acknowledge and correct the statement. Oral Question by Private Notice: Withholding Tax on Senior Citizens' Deposits and Valaichchenai Paper Factory Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, briefly sought clarification from the Chair. No specific issue, proposal, or policy matter was raised in the recorded statement. Oral Question by Private Notice: Withholding Tax on Senior Citizens' Deposits and Valaichchenai Paper Factory Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister tabled a written answer stating that details requested in parts (a)(i) and (ii) are provided in annexes. He said cadre shortages have been referred to the Department of Management Services and the committee reviewing public sector recruitment, while physical resources are procured through annual budget allocations. The subsequent part was deemed not applicable. Oral Questions 2-5: Second Round (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary A petition from Ms. Padma Malini Mahagamarachchi of Gampaha was presented. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions and placed in the Library. Citizens' Petitions Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Ashoka Gunasena JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Swarna Moorthi Ranatunga of Dambadeniya, Kurunegala Road. Citizens' Petitions Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Samanmali Gunasinghe presented two public petitions to Parliament, one from Ms. I. N. Weligama of Moratuwa and another from Ms. S. M. N. Senanayake of Nugegoda. Citizens' Petitions Read →
- 20 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 said the issue should be addressed constructively within the Committee, noting agreement with Hon. Harsha de Silva’s approach and clarifying that the Deputy Minister had not opposed cigarette tax reform. He tabled an IPS policy paper on raising tobacco taxes, highlighting its estimate that a unified cigarette excise could have generated an additional LKR 23.6 billion in 2021. He stated that the cigarette tax structure showed signs of manipulation and urged the Committee to consider recommendations benefiting revenue and public health. Public Finance Committee Report and Procedural Exchanges Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. Harsha de Silva, speaking as Chair of the Committee on Public Finance, sought a brief clarification in Parliament. He referenced his 15 years of experience serving on such committees to contextualize his intervention. Public Finance Committee Report and Procedural Exchanges Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment presented the Annual Reports of Sri Lanka Climate Fund (Pvt) Ltd. for 2020 and 2021. He proposed that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resource Management, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Regulations Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary A regulation made under Section 7(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act, No. 2 of 2013, and published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2418/28 of 08 January 2025, was presented on behalf of the Minister of Justice and National Integration. It was proposed that the regulation be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Regulations Read →
- 20 March 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government AI summary The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government presented the 2023 Annual Report of the National Human Resources Development Council of Sri Lanka. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, and the House agreed to the motion. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Regulations Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera said the earlier extension of the public sector retirement age to 65 was a temporary response to the economic crisis and recruitment constraints, not a general policy to limit youth employment. He argued that any further extension should be justified only by proven shortages in the public service and assessed against efficiency, productivity, training opportunities for youth, and fiscal costs. He stressed that raising the retirement age could delay the entry of young, skilled workers into the public sector and should not obstruct youth employment. Adjournment Debate: Public Administration Circular No. 19/2022 Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. Adjournment Debate: Public Administration Circular No. 19/2022 Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development JJB AI summary The Minister moved that the Committee report progress and seek leave to sit again. The motion was agreed to, and the Committee reported progress with proceedings scheduled to resume on Thursday, 20 March 2025. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 Hon. Members AI summary Parliament agreed to amend Head 301, Programme 01 by increasing the capital provision by Rs. 100,000,000 under Budget Proposal No. 53, setting recurrent expenditure at Rs. 88,000,000 and capital expenditure at Rs. 126,100,000. The amended allocations were approved and ordered to stand part of the Schedule. Allocations for Head 302, the Co-operative Employees Commission, were also approved, with Rs. 26,000,000 for recurrent expenditure and Rs. 900,000 for capital expenditure. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →