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- 12 March 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Asked the question standing in his name on the Order Paper. Oral Question: Mass Media (Q.74/2024(1)) - Postponed Read →
- 12 March 2025 The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. A. Mihira Harshana, serving at the Colombo 12 District Court, was presented and accepted. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Presented Read →
- 12 March 2025 The Hon. Arkam Ilyas JJB AI summary Two petitions were presented for acceptance: one from Mr. T. Karunaratne of Denipitiya, Miruppa, Polpitiye Gedara, and another from a resident of the Kochilakanda area in Weligama whose name is illegible in the record. Petitions Presented Read →
- 12 March 2025 The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs JJB AI summary Eranga Gunasekara, Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs, informed Parliament that he accepted three public petitions. The petitions were submitted by J.D. Upasena of Horana, K.D. Sirisena of Mulleriyawa, and L. Brigit Perera of Orugodawatta. Petitions Presented Read →
- 12 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs tabled the Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. The report concerned the 2016 Annual Report of the Central Cultural Fund, the 2023 Performance Report of the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs, and the 2023 Annual Performance Report of the Department of National Archives, and was ordered to lie upon the Table. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 12 March 2025 The 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 reports and accounts of the University of Jaffna, the Open University of Sri Lanka, and the University of Colombo School of Computing. She moved that the reports be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee, and the House agreed. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 12 March 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Parliament convened at 9.30 a.m. with Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne in the Chair. The sitting proceeded to the item of presenting papers. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan ITAK AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan moved an Adjournment Motion regarding families displaced by the 1985 expansion of Batticaloa Airport, stating that residents from five villages lost homes, fields, roads, schools and other properties. He said around 250 families received alternative lands but, after nearly 30 years, still have no formal deeds and are being asked to pay large lease charges before deeds are issued. He requested that unconditional deeds be granted for the replacement lands and that the former public road, or at least a path along the airport fence, be opened to reduce local hardships. Adjournment Debate: Batticaloa Airport Land Acquisition and Release Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena moved that the Committee report Progress and seek leave to sit again. The motion was agreed to, and the Committee reported Progress, with proceedings scheduled to resume on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. Members AI summary Parliament agreed to amend Head 186, Programme 02, increasing Capital Expenditure to Rs. 7,330,000,000 by incorporating Rs. 3,000,000,000 under Budget Proposal No. 10, while approving Recurrent Expenditure of Rs. 4,513,000,000. The Committee also approved allocations for Head 227, Department of Registration of Persons, under Programme 01: Rs. 2,000,000,000 for Recurrent Expenditure and Rs. 2,520,000,000 for Capital Expenditure. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Hon. Deputy Chairperson sought the Committee’s agreement on the matter before it. The intervention was procedural, asking for consent to proceed or adopt the item under consideration. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena JJB AI summary An amendment was presented during the Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The amendment related to Head 186, Programme 02. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson sought the Committee’s agreement to proceed, likely on a procedural matter before the House. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or debate point was raised. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson sought the Committee’s agreement, likely to proceed with the matter under consideration. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena JJB AI summary At the Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, an amendment was presented under Head 196, Programme 02. The intervention was procedural and did not include further substantive argument or policy details. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. Members AI summary Parliament agreed to the relevant Budget schedule items without division, including the increased capital allocation of Rs. 2.95 billion and Head 196, Programme 01 allocations of Rs. 230 million for recurrent expenditure and Rs. 25 million for capital expenditure. The record also noted Programme 02 allocations for Development Activities, comprising Rs. 2.57 billion in recurrent expenditure and Rs. 2.175 billion in capital expenditure. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson sought the Committee’s agreement on the matter before it. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena JJB AI summary At the Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, an amendment was moved on behalf of the Minister of Finance relating to the Ministry of Science and Technology. It proposed replacing the Ministry’s capital allocation figure with Rs. 2,950,000,000. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Minister of the remaining speaking time, stating that only two minutes were left. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena, Minister of Science and Technology, and allotted him 10 minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →