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- 14 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne – Deputy Chairperson (in the Chair) AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne took the Chair as Deputy Chairperson and called the House to order. She informed Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera that he had 14 minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that no additional speaking time could be granted. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Aboobucker Athambawa JJB AI summary Aboobucker Athambawa requested an additional two minutes to continue his remarks during the proceedings. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that their allotted speaking time had expired and requested them to conclude. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson urged Members not to begin a debate at that point, noting that many other speakers were still listed to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Krishnan Kalaichelvi JJB AI summary Opposition MPs not being invited to District Coordinating Committee meetings was raised, while noting that the District Secretary, Governor and officials had decided to temporarily relocate the office to Hatton until a new building is constructed. Members were urged not to address the public on the matter in a divisive or nationalist manner and to refrain from making conflicting statements locally. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan disputed that a District Coordinating Committee decision had been properly taken, stating that he was present until 1.00 p.m. and no such decision occurred in his presence. He objected to decisions being made without Opposition MPs, including Jeevan Thondaman and Palani Digambaram, and argued that expenditure for Hatton should not come at the expense of Norwood. He requested that the matter be reconvened the following month so all relevant MPs could decide jointly. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Krishnan Kalaichelvi to speak and informed her that she had eight minutes. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena was called to speak next and was allocated 14 minutes. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan was recognized by the Deputy Chairperson and allotted 16 minutes to speak. No substantive policy or legislative content was presented in this procedural intervention. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that their allotted speaking time had expired. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Ajith Agalakada and allotted him eight minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson urged Members to remain calm and indicated that there was no need for distress during the proceedings. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna responded to issues raised by Hon. P. Digambaram and Hon. Mano Ganesan, indicating that he wished to clarify the matters they had brought before the House. The available excerpt does not include the substance of those clarifications or any specific proposals, demands, or policy details. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan was called to speak and allotted 12 minutes by the Deputy Chairperson. The intervention was procedural, marking the start of his contribution at 1.47 p.m. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Palani Thigambaram was called to speak and allotted 12 minutes by the Deputy Chairperson. The remarks are procedural, indicating the next speaker in the debate and the time limit for his contribution. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Ambika Samivel was called upon by the Deputy Chairperson to address Parliament at 1.32 p.m. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda was called upon by the Hon. Deputy Chairperson to speak. No substantive remarks, proposals, or policy positions were included in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda requested permission from the Chair to correct a point made in his earlier speech. No substantive policy or legislative argument was presented in this intervention. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. Ambika Samivel to speak and informed her that she had nine minutes allotted for her remarks. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →