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- 6 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi and allocated her 10 minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees resumed the Sitting after suspension until 1.00 p.m. and called on Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe, allocating him 17 minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna to speak next and informed him that he had 12 minutes for his speech. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that although the Online Safety Commission has been gazetted under the Ministry of Mass Media, it has not yet been established. He said the Government intends to convene stakeholders, led by the Ministries of Mass Media, Justice, and Public Security, to review proposed amendments and submissions on the Online Safety Bill and reach a prompt decision, allowing those who had not previously submitted views to contribute. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana made a brief interjection referring to “Rajitha” and remarked that if he continued speaking, others might begin reading out further lines. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded remark. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary Mr. Chairman called the next item in the debate and invited Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana to speak. He noted that the Member had been allocated 18 minutes. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary Mr. Chairman allotted 14 minutes for the next speech, indicating the time permitted for the Member to address the House. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam notes a procedural issue regarding his allotted speaking time, stating that he had been informed he would have 14 minutes. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair recognized Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam and allocated him 12 minutes to speak. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair interrupted proceedings to ask a Member to state the point of order being raised. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana rose on a point of order. No substantive issue or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih welcomed the discussion as healthy and noted the Opposition’s passionate contributions. He urged Members to focus on leaving a positive legacy for future generations, grounded in service to people beyond political or social differences. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair informed the Member that their allotted speaking time had expired. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair called on Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih to speak next and informed him that he had 14 minutes. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair recognized Hon. Sajith Premadasa to speak next and allocated him 15 minutes. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair informed the Minister that only two minutes remained for the speech. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair called on Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa to speak and allotted him 25 minutes. The entry records the procedural commencement of his contribution at 10.06 a.m., without substantive remarks from the Chair. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana concluded by requesting that the proposal on establishing or addressing an intermediate cadre, expected to be presented by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanan Archchuna at adjournment, be considered and implemented in future. He thanked the Chair for the time allotted. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair informed the Member that their allotted speaking time had expired. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →
- 6 March 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilaka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilaka informed the Committee that the Member speaking was granted an additional two minutes. The intervention was procedural and did not address substantive policy issues or legislative proposals. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Read →