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 An Hon. Member AI summary The Member made a brief interjection clarifying that the matter being discussed was not connected to or motivated by a personal friendship. No further substantive argument, proposal, or policy position was presented in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman informed the Chair that Gayanta Karunathilaka had agreed to allocate four minutes of his speaking time to him. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in this 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 Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma, Deputy Minister, to speak and informed him that he had 12 minutes. No substantive policy or legislative remarks were made in this intervention. 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 they had about two minutes remaining to conclude their speech. 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 House that the National Budget Department’s documents on “Major Components of Expenditure, Budget Estimates 2025,” including Budget Proposals, simplified Government Expenditure 2025, and the Citizens’ Budget had been tabled for Members’ use. The Chair then called Hon. Namal Rajapaksa to speak and allocated him 18 minutes. 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. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala to speak and informed him that he had 12 minutes for his remarks. 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 Opposition Leader Hon. Sajith Premadasa to speak and allocated him seven minutes. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Ravindra Bandara was recognized by the Deputy Chairperson and allocated 10 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 recognized Hon. Ajith P. Perera to speak and allotted him 18 minutes. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Deputy Chairperson informed Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage that he could continue his remarks and had five minutes remaining. 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. Lasith Bhashana Gamage to address Parliament and informed him that he had 10 minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva briefly indicated that he had a minor matter to raise. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Eranga Weeraratne - Deputy Minister of Digital Economy JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister clarified that the Department of Registration of Persons, MOSIP development, and the e-NIC Project all fall under the same Ministry, so there would be no duplication of work. He said the Ministry is evaluating low-cost PVC identity cards, noting that a previous attempt failed due to poor quality and a two-year lifespan, and that any new card should last at least five to ten years to avoid renewal bottlenecks. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake informed the Chair that Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka would allocate him an additional three minutes of speaking time. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Chair to grant another member an additional five minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary Hon. Dilith Jayaweera requested five minutes of speaking time from the Chief Organizer of the Opposition. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka moved the customary Committee Stage token reduction of Rs. 10 from the recurrent and capital expenditures under Heads 196, 186 and 227 of the relevant Ministries, Departments and Institutions in the Appropriation Bill 2025. He then opened the debate and yielded time to Hon. Dilith Jayaweera. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health JJB AI summary The Minister of Health stated that he would provide a response to the Member’s question the following day. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly affirmed that his previous statement accurately reflected his position, addressing the Hon. Speaker. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in this intervention. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna indicated that he would state the contents of a letter already written and requested to speak in Tamil. He assured the Chair that his remarks would be completed within one minute. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Read →