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. Ruwan Mapalagama JJB AI summary Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama presented a petition from U. G. P. M. Udalamatta of Gampaha. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions, after which the House proceeded to oral questions, including a question on the Saumyamoorthi Thondaman Memorial Foundation. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Chandana Thennakoon JJB AI summary A petition from D. M. Wijesingha of Mailawa, Thambuththegama, Galgamuwa, was accepted and presented to Parliament. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of H. A. Samanpriya Rodrigo of Mirihana, Kotte, and W. A. I. Vimarshee Mihirani de Silva of Colombo 07. Presentation of Petitions Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs presented the 2023 Annual Report of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board. He proposed that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, and the House agreed. Tabling of Annual Reports Read →
- 19 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education presented the 2023 Annual Report of the University of Vocational Technology. She moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports Read →
- 19 March 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Approval was announced for the establishment of a Parliamentary Caucus for Youth for the Tenth Parliament, following a decision of the Committee on Parliamentary Business on 15 March 2025. The Speaker also stated that, due to repeated complaints about derogatory and controversial statements by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, including on social media, his parliamentary speeches would not be broadcast live on eight specified sitting days in March, April and May 2025. He said any derogatory or indecent remarks may be expunged from Hansard, and that the temporary suspension would be reviewed based on the content of the Member’s statements. Parliament Opening and Speaker's Announcements Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion “That Parliament do now adjourn” was proposed. Adjournment Motion: Protection and Support for Migrant Workers Abroad Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary The Minister moved for approval of the National Youth Services Council Annual Report for the year ending 31 December 2021, submitted under Section 31 of the National Youth Services Act, No. 69 of 1979, together with the Auditor General’s observations. He noted that the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee had considered the report on 10 July 2024 and its report was presented to Parliament on 3 September 2024, after which the motion was agreed to. Paper: Annual Report of National Youth Services Council for year ended 31.12.2024 Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary At the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, 2025, the Minister moved amendments on behalf of the Minister of Finance to increase capital allocations for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The total capital provision was amended to Rs. 5.5 billion, including a Rs. 500 million increase under Head 219, Programme 02, for the Department of Sports Development under Budget Proposal No. 27. The relevant recurrent and capital expenditures were put to the Committee and agreed to, and the Minister then moved that the Committee report progress and seek leave to sit again. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Sunil Handunnetti moved Committee Stage amendments to the Appropriation Bill, 2025, for the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development. The amendments increased the Ministry’s capital provision, including a Rs. 500 million increase under Head 149, Programme 02, Development Activities, raising capital expenditure there to Rs. 8.9265 billion and total capital to Rs. 9.138 billion. The related recurrent and capital allocations for Head 149 and the Department of Textile Industries under Head 303 were put to the Committee and agreed to. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha asked the Presiding Member for a brief opportunity to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha only addressed the Presiding Member and did not present any substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy position in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage responded to Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara by stating that the Government is not beholden to anyone in cricket or any other sport and will take responsibility across the sports sector. He said vacancies are being reviewed and discussions are under way on filling them appropriately, and clarified that he had listened to the earlier remarks remotely while briefly away from the Chamber. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof was called to speak and was allocated 16 minutes by the Deputy Chairperson during the sitting on 18 March 2025. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga, MP, and allotted her nine minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called Hon. Dilith Jayaweera, MP, to address Parliament and informed him that he had 20 minutes for his speech. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan was recognized to speak in the debate and allocated eight minutes by the Deputy Chairperson. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy position was presented in this procedural intervention. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the member that their party leader had requested an additional two minutes of speaking time for them. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Waruna Liyanage SJB AI summary Hon. Waruna Liyanage stated that the allotted seven minutes was insufficient to address the many points he wished to raise. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →
- 18 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson instructed the Member speaking to conclude their remarks. This was a procedural intervention during the debate to manage time and proceedings. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) Read →