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- 8 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka moved that the privilege matter raised in Parliament on 5 February 2025 by Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, concerning an incident on 20 January 2025 while travelling from Jaffna, be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The referral was proposed under Standing Order 118. Privilege Motion: Incident on 20th January 2025 Read →
- 8 March 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe requested a brief clarification from the Minister. No specific subject matter or policy issue was stated in the excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Proposed Abolition of Simplified Value Added Tax Read →
- 8 March 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe sought permission to raise a brief clarification on a minor point. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was presented in the excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Proposed Abolition of Simplified Value Added Tax Read →
- 8 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Dr. Anil Jayantha briefly thanks another Member, with no substantive policy argument, proposal, or question recorded in the speech. Question by Private Notice: Proposed Abolition of Simplified Value Added Tax Read →
- 8 March 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake thanked the Deputy Speaker for the opportunity to speak and apologized for the delay, explaining it was due to a medical test. He clarified that he did not intend to create a precedent. Question by Private Notice: Proposed Abolition of Simplified Value Added Tax Read →
- 8 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the Deputy Minister of Economic Development would respond on behalf of the Government. He requested that allowing this arrangement on the day not be treated as a precedent, noting that it could disrupt the order of business and should be considered a one-off accommodation. Question by Private Notice: Proposed Abolition of Simplified Value Added Tax Read →
- 8 March 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake thanked the Deputy Speaker for facilitating interventions under the Standing Orders and sought permission to raise a Question under Standing Order 27(2). He explained that he was delayed briefly due to a medical matter. Statement on International Women's Day Read →
- 8 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the Deputy Minister requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Various questions (Q.259/2024, Q.381/2025) Read →
- 8 March 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana formally raised the question listed for him during parliamentary proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the speech. Oral Question: Various questions (Q.259/2024, Q.381/2025) Read →
- 8 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary A one-week deferral was requested on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education to answer the relevant parliamentary question. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Various questions (Q.259/2024, Q.381/2025) Read →
- 8 March 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra formally raised Question No. 1 in Parliament. No substantive policy argument or additional details were provided in the speech. Oral Question: Various questions (Q.259/2024, Q.381/2025) Read →
- 8 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne (Ms.) JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne presented three petitions from residents of Radachana, Battaramulla, and Moratuwa. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Papers Presented Read →
- 8 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi, Minister of Environment, formally accepted a petition from A.A.D. Nihal Kitsiri of Avissawella and presented it to Parliament. Papers Presented Read →
- 8 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya presented the 2023 Annual Report and Accounts of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. She moved that the report be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 8 March 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih] AI summary The Deputy Speaker, Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, presided over the sitting of Parliament, which commenced at 9.30 a.m. The proceedings at this point recorded the presentation of papers, with no substantive speech or policy argument included in the excerpt. Opening Read →
- 7 March 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka, on behalf of the Minister of Finance, moved Committee Stage amendments to the Appropriation Bill, 2025 for the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing. The amendments increased the Ministry’s total capital allocation to Rs. 101.25 billion and raised Head 123, Programme 02 capital expenditure by Rs. 3.25 billion to Rs. 98.253 billion, incorporating provisions under Budget Proposals Nos. 18, 20, 25 and 30. The related recurrent and capital expenditure votes for Head 123 were put to the Committee and agreed to. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Heads 117, 123, 306, 307, 309-311, 332, 336) Read →
- 7 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved Committee Stage amendments to the Appropriation Bill, 2025, on behalf of the Minister of Finance, revising allocations for the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Civil Aviation. The amendments increase the Ministry’s capital provision to Rs. 435.1 billion, including an additional Rs. 13 billion under Head 117 and Rs. 1.1 billion under Head 306, with allocations linked to specified Budget Proposals. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Heads 117, 123, 306, 307, 309-311, 332, 336) Read →
- 7 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake clarified that his earlier reference was limited to the issue of a Ferrari licence. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Heads 117, 123, 306, 307, 309-311, 332, 336) Read →
- 7 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Deputy Minister that the allotted speaking time had ended. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Heads 117, 123, 306, 307, 309-311, 332, 336) Read →
- 7 March 2025 The Hon. Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku JJB AI summary Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku requested an additional two minutes to continue speaking, addressing the Leader of the House. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Heads 117, 123, 306, 307, 309-311, 332, 336) Read →