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- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary Standing Order 129 and the Parliament’s 6 December 2024 resolution regarding the Backbencher Committee for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. The motion, based on a determination by the Committee on Selections on 15 March 2025, provided for the committee to comprise the Chief Government Whip, the Chief Opposition Whip, and eight government and eight opposition backbenchers nominated by the Committee on Selections. The motion was agreed to. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary Standing Order 127 and a prior parliamentary resolution of 6 December 2024 regarding the composition of the Committee on High Posts. The motion, based on a determination by the Committee on Selections on 15 March 2025, provides that the Committee on High Posts will consist of 19 Members nominated by the Committee on Selections, and it was agreed to by Parliament. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary Standing Order 125 and an earlier parliamentary resolution of 6 December 2024, in line with a Committee on Selection decision made on 15 March 2025. The motion provided that the Committee on Public Petitions for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament would consist of 29 Members nominated by the Committee on Selection, and it was agreed to by Parliament. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary Standing Order 124 and a previous resolution of 6 December 2024, in line with a Committee on Selection decision made on 15 March 2025. The motion set the membership of the Committee on Ways and Means for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament at 23 Members to be nominated by the Committee on Selection, and it was agreed to by the House. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary Standing Order 121 and a prior parliamentary resolution regarding the composition of the Committee on Public Finance for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. He proposed, as determined by the Committee on Selections on 15 March 2025, that the committee consist of 18 Members of Parliament nominated by that committee; the motion was agreed to. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to override Standing Order 120 and the Parliament resolution of 6 December 2024, enabling the Committee on Public Enterprises for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament to consist of 31 Members. He stated that the members would be nominated by the Committee on Selections, as determined at its meeting on 15 March 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary Standing Order 119 and an earlier parliamentary resolution of 6 December 2024, based on the Committee on Selections’ decision of 15 March 2025. The motion provided that the Committee on Public Accounts for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament would comprise 31 Members nominated by the Committee on Selections, and it was agreed to by Parliament. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a motion to vary Standing Order 118 and the earlier parliamentary resolution of 6 December 2024, allowing the Committee on Ethics and Privileges for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament to comprise 18 Members nominated by the Committee on Selections, as decided on 15 March 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary Standing Order 117 and a prior parliamentary resolution of 6 December 2024 regarding the composition of the House Committee for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. The motion provided that the Committee would consist of the Speaker as Chair and 15 other Members nominated by the Committee on Selections, based on its decision of 15 March 2025. The House agreed to the motion. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a motion to vary the application of Standing Order 116 and the earlier parliamentary resolution of 6 December 2024 regarding the composition of the Committee on Standing Orders for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. The motion, based on a determination of the Committee on Selections made on 15 March 2025, provided that the Committee comprise the Speaker as Chair, the Deputy Speaker, the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, and ten other MPs nominated by the Committee on Selections. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved a procedural motion to vary Standing Order 115 and the Parliament resolution of 6 December 2024, in line with a decision of the Committee on Selections on 15 March 2025. The motion set the composition of the Committee on Parliamentary Business for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament, chaired by the Speaker and including specified office holders and 20 other MPs nominated by the Committee on Selections; it was agreed to by the House. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary Standing Order 113 and a prior parliamentary resolution of 6 December 2024 regarding the composition of the Legislative Standing Committee for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. The motion, based on a determination of the Committee on Selections on 15 March 2025, provided for the Deputy Speaker as Chair, the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, and 15 other MPs nominated by the Committee on Selections; it was agreed to by the House. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a motion to vary Standing Order 112 and a previous parliamentary resolution to set the composition of Ministerial Consultative Committees for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. The motion provides that each committee will be chaired by the relevant Minister and include the State Minister, Deputy Minister, and 29 other MPs nominated by the Committee on Selections, as determined at its meeting on 15 March 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Bimal Rathnayake requested two weeks’ time to provide an answer to the question before the House. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Question No. 5 - 517/2025 (Stand Down) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Harshana Rajakaruna formally posed a question to the Chair or relevant Minister during parliamentary proceedings. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument is included in the recorded excerpt. Oral Question: Question No. 5 - 517/2025 (Stand Down) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question raised. The question was ordered to stand down accordingly. Oral Question: Question No. 4 - 514/2025 (Stand Down) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Asked the question listed in his name on the Order Paper. Oral Question: Question No. 4 - 514/2025 (Stand Down) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage JJB AI summary Sunil Kumara Gamage stated that, according to records, the action in question was taken in line with a Cabinet decision and based on the preference of the then Minister. Oral Question: Government Sports Complexes (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports for details on government sports complexes in Sri Lanka, specifically whether one has been established in Kurunegala District and where it is located. He sought information on any change from the originally proposed site, the reasons for such a change, the sports facilities planned and currently provided, the estimated construction cost, and whether and when construction will be fully completed. Oral Question: Government Sports Complexes (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Manjula Suraweera Arachchi JJB AI summary Manjula Suraweera Arachchi asked the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure for details on the Saumyamoorthi Thondaman Memorial Foundation, including whether it was incorporated by an Act of Parliament, its staff strength, and its assets. He also requested year-by-year Budget allocations from 2020 to 2024 and asked whether the Foundation had been audited during that period, seeking reasons if the information was not available. Oral Question: Saumyamoorthi Thondaman Memorial Foundation (Q.1/2025) Read →