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 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna requested permission from the Speaker to address Parliament in Tamil and indicated that he would complete his remarks within one minute. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the issue requires data from several ministries, including Education and Finance, to develop a proper and sustainable solution, rather than being politicized through repeated questions. He said discussions are ongoing and further details will be provided during the Appropriation Bill debate on the Head of Expenditure of the Ministry of Finance. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim stated that he was raising a matter of national importance under Standing Order 27(2). No further substantive issue, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that he had raised the matter under Standing Order 27(2), indicating it was presented as a special question or issue requiring ministerial attention. No substantive details of the issue raised were provided in the excerpt. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised a Point of Order questioning how the Budget was prepared without clarity on measures for 35,000 unemployed graduates. He noted that requests for time to provide answers are usually accommodated, but asked for an explanation regarding the absence of a clear plan for this group. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Read →
- 11 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip stated that the requested answers would be provided within one week. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB AI summary Hon. Upul Kithsiri asked the Chair whether he could pose supplementary questions to a former Minister under the Standing Orders. Oral Question: Construction of Liyangastota Bridge (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. Dinindu Saman AI summary A petition from Mr. H.M.L. Ranjith of Wellakka, Chaligama was presented and ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. The sitting then moved to Oral Answers to Questions, including a matter on details of chicken meat imports and exports from 2010. Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary A petition from Ms. T.M. Deepa Shriyakanthi of Diyathalawa, Pahala Kadurugamuwa, Elbeddogala Road was presented to Parliament. Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB AI summary Hon. Chathura Galappaththi presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Palatuwa, Thalhahagoda, and Chalagama Meda, Matara. No details of the petitions’ subject matter were provided in the statement. Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama presented two public petitions to Parliament, one from Mr. M.D.K. Maldeniya of Hiswella, Kirindiwela, and another from Mr. S.A.P.K. Dayananda of Ihalagama, Gampaha. Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva presented the Committee on Public Finance report on three referred instruments: regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, an order under the Finance Acts of 2012 and 2013, and an order under the Regulation of Insurance Industry Act. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports Presented Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Chairperson of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe presented the Committee’s report on several annual reports and accounts from institutions under the industry and entrepreneurship sector. These included Mantai Salt Limited, the National Paper Company, the National Crafts Council, the Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board, and the Industrial Development Board of Ceylon, and the report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports Presented Read →
- 11 March 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that the relevant reports be printed, and Parliament agreed to the motion. The sitting also recorded the presentation of a note on supplementary allocations under the Development Activities Programme for 1 January to 28 February 2025, pursuant to the Vote on Account passed on 6 December 2024, which was ordered to lie upon the Table. Opening Announcements and Papers Read →
- 11 March 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Chair informed the House that, following approval by the Committee on Parliamentary Business, the inaugural meeting of the Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities would be held on 11 March 2025 at 3.00 p.m. in Committee Room No. 0188, and invited interested Members to attend. He also laid on the Table, under Article 154(6) of the Constitution, specified sections of the Auditor-General’s Reports for the financial years 2019, 2021 and 2023. Opening Announcements and Papers Read →
- 10 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake formally moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion “That Parliament do now adjourn” was then proposed. Adjournment Motion: Development of North-Western Province as a Tourist Destination Read →
- 10 March 2025 Hon. Members AI summary The Committee agreed to the relevant votes under Head 126 and associated education-sector heads in the Schedule, including amended recurrent and capital allocations for Programmes 01 and 02. It also approved allocations for the Department of Examinations, Department of Educational Publications, University Grants Commission, and Department of Technical Education and Training, covering specified recurrent and capital expenditure. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Seventeenth Allotted Day – Committee Stage Read →
- 10 March 2025 The Hon. Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary The Hon. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the request raised by the Member would be referred to the University Grants Commission. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Seventeenth Allotted Day – Committee Stage Read →
- 10 March 2025 The Hon. Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. Harini Amarasuriya intervened procedurally to request that the Hon. Member be allowed to continue speaking. No substantive policy position or proposal was raised. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Seventeenth Allotted Day – Committee Stage Read →
- 10 March 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Chamindranee Kiriella briefly rose to make a request directed to the Prime Minister. The provided excerpt does not include the substance of the request. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Seventeenth Allotted Day – Committee Stage Read →