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- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam was called to speak and allotted eight minutes by the Deputy Chairperson. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was presented in this procedural intervention. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, to address the House and informed him that he had 24 minutes to speak. 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 Member that two minutes remained for their speech. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi was recognized by the Hon. Deputy Chairperson and allotted eight minutes to speak. No substantive policy position, proposal, or argument was presented in this excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Urged the Government to use current technology and proceed with digitalization, framing it as a forward-looking priority. The intervention was brief and concluded with thanks to the Chair. 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 Member that their allotted speaking time had expired. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper raised a procedural objection to allegedly degrading remarks by a preceding Member and requested action under Standing Order 79, warning that a special motion may otherwise be considered. He then urged the Government to use existing legal provisions for digitalization, citing Section 87 of the Anti-Corruption Act as enabling a centralized digital system for asset and liability declarations, and criticized continued reliance on large volumes of paper forms for local authorities. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper argued that digital transformation should be used to improve public services and reduce expenditure without adding to the Budget. He proposed real-time railway tracking and CCTV in wildlife crossing zones to prevent elephant–train collisions, digital infrastructure and inter-agency networks for the courts, digital nomination and asset-declaration processes for elections, and reduced parliamentary printing through electronic documents and desk screens. He also called for stronger digital systems in policing and a dedicated unit in the Ministry to coordinate implementation of the digital economy across government. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order, objecting that he had not been allowed to speak and that his allotted time had been given to another Member. He denied naming anyone and criticized the Chair’s conduct as contributing to disorder in Parliament. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided speech beyond the procedural intervention. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna objected that his speaking time had been curtailed and said he had complained to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights about not receiving due time in Parliament. He argued that paedophilia, defined as sexual conduct involving minors, is a disease and defended his opposition to it, questioning criticism of his stance. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to a prior reference in which another Member allegedly called him “insane” after naming him. He questioned the absence or accountability of that Member in relation to the remark. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna invoked parliamentary privilege, stating that he had a right of reply after his name was mentioned. He asked the Presiding Member how much time he had to respond. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper objected to remarks referring to Hon. Hisbullah and religion, requesting the Chair to prevent such statements. He said allegedly untrue statements that could incite hatred among communities should not be allowed in the House. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna objected to an interruption during his allotted speaking time and requested that he be allowed to complete his remarks before any point was raised. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was addressed in this excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper raised a point of order objecting to a Member repeating allegations naming Hon. Hisbullah and making remarks about Islam during a debate on digitalization. He requested the Chair to prevent false or hate-inciting statements from being made in the debate. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake interjected to question a prior point by asking whether Harin, described as having been the other member’s friend, was the person who had crossed over. The remark appears to challenge or seek clarification on a political crossover referenced in the debate. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman concluded by requesting the Minister to clarify the matters he had raised. The remark was directed through the Presiding Member and sought a ministerial response before ending his contribution. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake interjected to clarify that the preceding reference did not explicitly identify the previous government. The remark sought precision in attributing responsibility during the debate. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman asked whether the previous government had procured the relevant equipment through a tender process. He requested that this be checked and reported back. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →