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- 4 March 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa – Leader of the Opposition AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa requested a brief opportunity to clarify the Deputy Minister’s reply. No substantive policy position or proposal was stated in the excerpt. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake responded to an interruption by noting that a question had already been asked. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in this brief remark. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 4 March 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa – Leader of the Opposition AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, briefly intervened to seek or provide a clarification during the proceedings. No substantive policy position, proposal, or demand was set out in the excerpt. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 4 March 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa – Leader of the Opposition AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, briefly indicated that he wished to ask a question from the Hon. Deputy Minister. No further substantive issue, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 4 March 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa – Leader of the Opposition AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, briefly intervened to request one minute to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in this excerpt. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 4 March 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt provided. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Read →
- 4 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva made a brief intervention indicating he wished to add one further point. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was stated in the excerpt provided. Ministerial Statement: Online Safety Act and tax on export services Read →
- 4 March 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member briefly clarified that the persons or matters being discussed are not exempt. The remark was made amid an interruption and contains no further substantive argument or proposal. Ministerial Statement: Online Safety Act and tax on export services Read →
- 4 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva sought permission, with the Deputy Minister’s agreement, to ask a brief clarification. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt. Ministerial Statement: Online Safety Act and tax on export services Read →
- 4 March 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva sought to raise a point of order under Standing Order No. 91(b). No substantive policy argument or proposal was included in the statement. Ministerial Statement: Online Safety Act and tax on export services Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB AI summary Hon. Upul Kithsiri raised Question No. 2 (4838/2025) regarding the National Equipment and Machinery Organization, seeking details on the line ministries under which it operates and the projects it has undertaken. The question requested information relevant to the organization’s administrative oversight and its role in implementing government projects. Oral Question 2: National Equipment and Machinery Organization (Q.4838/2025) Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi briefly thanked the Minister. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded remarks. Oral Question 1: Shakya Kingdom replica at Kahapola (Q.481/2025) Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Asked why a project intended to replicate a Shakya settlement had instead been constructed in a manner resembling a children’s theme-park jungle. Sought clarification on the objective or rationale followed by the administrators responsible at the time. Oral Question 1: Shakya Kingdom replica at Kahapola (Q.481/2025) Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. R.M. Maduma Bandara of Nawagampura, Ampara, was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions presented Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Sunil Biyanwila JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Biyanwila presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. N.M. Dayawansa of Dambulla. No further details of the petition’s subject matter were stated. Petitions presented Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake presented four public petitions to Parliament on behalf of residents from Wariyapola, Polpithigama, Wilakatupotha, and Habarana. No substantive details of the petitions were stated in the speech. Petitions presented Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage JJB AI summary Four petitions were presented on behalf of residents from Yakkalamulla, Baddegama, Berenagoda, and Galle. The petitions were formally tabled for parliamentary consideration. Petitions presented Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. T.K.M. Maddumabandara of Nuwara Eliya. No further details of the petition’s subject matter were stated. Petitions presented Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Environment, Bimal Rathnayake presented reports on observations and actions taken concerning the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Conservation and its institutions, as submitted by the Committee on Public Accounts under Standing Order 119(4). He proposed that the reports be referred back to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the House agreed. Papers presented Read →
- 4 March 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Several papers were presented to Parliament. The Speaker then put a question to the House, which was agreed to. Papers presented Read →