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. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly indicated that he was making a final point before concluding his remarks. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question is 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. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly requests the Minister to respond within his remaining time. No substantive policy argument or proposal is presented in the excerpt. 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 The Chair informed Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna that his allotted speaking time was nearly over. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri stated that the matter under discussion was “very unfair.” No specific policy, proposal, or further context was provided in the excerpt. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka referred to a prior Parliamentary Business Committee meeting chaired by the Speaker, noting that officials had stated parliamentary questions are listed in the order they are received. He said the claim made by another Member was inconsistent with that explanation. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri requested that the matter he raised be checked and reported back to the House. He also asked that officials not leave to verify it while he was still speaking. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri complained that his earlier parliamentary questions, numbered 1–10 and relating to alleged major frauds including the bond and garlic scams, had not appeared on the Order Paper, while later questions had been listed. He said Members had not been informed that those questions were removed and requested that Opposition questions on fraud and corruption be placed on the Order Paper in due course, noting the Government’s stated anti-corruption stance. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural concern under Standing Order 37 about the sequencing of Questions for Oral Answers on the Order Paper. He said questions he had submitted earlier, including those numbered 1 to 10 among about 100, were being bypassed while later questions such as 12 to 14 were taken, despite his having awaited ministerial answers for some time. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri requested a brief opportunity to speak under Standing Order 37. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was presented in the quoted remark. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 14 March 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly stated that the matter under discussion has additional underlying reasons, indicating that these factors are central to the issue. No specific proposal, demand, or legislative reference was made in the excerpt. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 14 March 2025 Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB AI summary Hon. Dewananda Suraweera presented a petition from Mrs. G.J. Chamalkru de Silva of Pannipitiya. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 14 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. J.K.M. Darshani of Hokandara North, Malabe. No further details of the petition’s subject were provided in the speech. Petitions Read →
- 14 March 2025 Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. Terence Priyantha Thirimanne of Mudungoda, Gampaha. Petitions Read →
- 14 March 2025 Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. S.K. Kiriella of No. 5/4, Nungamuwa, Pallewela. Petitions Read →
- 14 March 2025 Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary The Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure formally accepted two petitions for presentation to Parliament. The petitions were from Mr. J.M. Senadhira of Badulla and Mr. R.M. Gunasena of Kirinda Kosgolla. Petitions Read →
- 14 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment presented the 2022 Annual Report of the Marine Environment Protection Authority and moved that it be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee. The motion was agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports Read →
- 14 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented reports under Standing Order 119(4) on observations and actions related to the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment and its institutions, as submitted by the Committee on Public Accounts. He moved that the reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports Read →
- 14 March 2025 Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody presented the 2023 Annual Report of Lanka Electricity (Private) Limited to Parliament. He moved that the report be referred to the Relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports Read →
- 14 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industries and Enterprise Development, the Annual Report for 2023 of the National Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute was presented. The report was moved for referral to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports Read →
- 14 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister, as Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. She moved that the report be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports Read →