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- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa rejected the claim that a member of the Speaker’s staff had been allocated a Ministerial Official Residence, stating that no such allocation had been made. He said such facilities are not granted for trivial reasons, but only where they serve purposes beneficial to the economy. Oral Question Q.6: Speaker's Personal Staff, Vehicles and Official Residence Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected that a question directed to the Prime Minister was being answered by the Government Chief Organizer. He stated that Sri Lanka has 47 ministerial official residences and noted that only three have been allocated to the High Courts. Oral Question Q.6: Speaker's Personal Staff, Vehicles and Official Residence Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa clarified the Government’s policy decision to relinquish Ministerial Official Residences, noting that maintenance remains a State responsibility until the properties are repurposed, with some already converted into High Courts and other economic uses planned. He said the Speaker’s Residence is not being used as personal accommodation, and its staff are retained only for maintenance while the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Committee considers alternative uses. Oral Question Q.6: Speaker's Personal Staff, Vehicles and Official Residence Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the allocation and use of official residences connected to the Speaker, stating that the Speaker’s Residence remains in use for official functions while the Speaker also occupies another official residence at Lauries Road. He further alleged that a ministerial official residence in the same complex had been allocated to the Speaker’s Private Secretary, tabling letters from the Ministry of Public Administration to support this. He asked for an explanation, arguing that maintaining multiple official residences in this manner was improper. Oral Question Q.6: Speaker's Personal Staff, Vehicles and Official Residence Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the Prime Minister on the status and use of the Speaker’s official residence, stating that it is a gazetted official residence that cannot be assigned by a parliamentary committee to another person. He asked why, if the Speaker is not residing there, eight staff members had been appointed to the residence in the Speaker’s name, including seven new appointments, and sought clarification on what action the Government would take. Oral Question Q.6: Speaker's Personal Staff, Vehicles and Official Residence Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara clarified to the Prime Minister that his request concerned vehicle numbers, not vehicle number plates. Oral Question Q.6: Speaker's Personal Staff, Vehicles and Official Residence Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya provided answers regarding the current Speaker’s personal staff, official residence, fuel allowance and vehicles. She stated that the Speaker’s personal staff has 12 employees against an approved cadre of 20, the Speaker’s Residence has not been used for personal accommodation since 17 December 2024, and the residence has eight employees against an approved cadre of 15. She further said the present Speaker has limited his fuel allowance to 900 litres per month, equivalent to a Minister’s allowance, and that there were seven vehicles as at 31 March 2026, with further details to be provided. Oral Question Q.6: Speaker's Personal Staff, Vehicles and Official Residence Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara submitted a detailed question to the Prime Minister and Minister of Education seeking information on the current Speaker’s personal staff, official residence arrangements, and staff appointed to the Speaker’s Residence. He also requested details on vehicles and fuel allocations provided to the Speaker and staff, and asked whether the Speaker has used a government apartment at Lauries Lane, including who bears its rent and utility costs. Oral Question Q.6: Speaker's Personal Staff, Vehicles and Official Residence Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson informed the Chair that the second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Archchuna. Oral Question Q.5 (642/2025): Committees Investigated into Nationwide Power Failure on 09.02.2025 Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake sought clarification on the meaning of the term “sensitive” in the context of the discussion. His intervention was a brief request for definition or explanation rather than a substantive policy argument. Oral Question Q.3 (467/2025): Tourist Arrivals from 2010 - Details Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Agreed that the matter under discussion is sensitive and should be handled carefully. Oral Question Q.3 (467/2025): Tourist Arrivals from 2010 - Details Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Harshana Nanayakkara stated that the matter raised would be looked into. Oral Question Q.1 (233/2024): Establishment of Provincial High Court for Western Province Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister answered that no Judicial Service Commission recommendation has yet been made to establish a Civil Appellate High Court in Panadura, although a 2021 judicial zoning report proposed one. He said implementation requires concurrence from the President of the Court of Appeal and the Chief Justice, gazetting of recommendations, and review in light of current circumstances. He stated that a recent proposal from the Panadura Bar Association, including infrastructure proposals, has been referred to the Judicial Service Commission, with further action dependent on its recommendations. Oral Question Q.1 (233/2024): Establishment of Provincial High Court for Western Province Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ashoka Gunasena JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. K.P. Manju Mahesh Karunanayake of Ihalakalalpitiya, Maharachchimulla, was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions (Four Petitions) Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. Vajira Perera of Abhaya Mawatha, Borupana Road, Ratmalana. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions (Four Petitions) Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. Samantha Dissanayake of Kahatagahdigiliya, Anuradhapura, was presented and accepted by the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions (Four Petitions) Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees - Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. Hilmi Imamdeen of Bandawa, Polgahawela. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions (Four Petitions) Read →
- 5 May 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika tabled the report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security regarding the Rehabilitation, Reorganization and Insolvency (Institutional and Individual) Bill. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committee Reports Read →
- 5 May 2026 Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi tabled two reports of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources. The reports covered annual reports, accounts, performance reports, and financial statements of several education and higher education institutions, including the Sri Lanka Bhiksu University, University Grants Commission, University of Moratuwa, University of Colombo institutes, Department of Educational Publications, National Institute of Education, and related bodies for years between 2021 and 2024. The reports were ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committee Reports Read →
- 5 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary The Minister presented, under Standing Order 120(4), a report on observations and actions taken regarding matters concerning the Construction Industry Development Authority in response to a Committee on Public Enterprises report. He moved that the report be referred to COPE, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Reports and Regulations Tabled Read →