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- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural objection citing Standing Orders 27(2), 146 and 92(2), arguing that recognized party leaders and Members should be allowed to ask permitted questions after due notice. He questioned why Hon. Ravi Karunanayake was seated as a party leader but allegedly prevented from asking a follow-up question, and said decisions on departures from the Order Paper rest with the Speaker, not the Leader of the House. He urged the Speaker to act impartially for all Members and follow precedent in applying the Standing Orders. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to the Speaker’s ruling that supplementary questions are not permitted under Standing Order 27(2). He indicated he would read from the Standing Orders to challenge or clarify that interpretation in the context of the exchange involving Ravi Karunanayake. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri sought the Speaker’s leave under Standing Order 91 to address the House. He requested three minutes to clarify matters relating to Standing Orders 92(2) and 27(2). Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Speaker to allow Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri to speak, amid interruptions in the Chamber. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake characterized the matter under discussion as nationally important and challenged others in the Chamber over interruptions, asking whether they were afraid of the answers. The intervention was brief and did not set out a substantive policy proposal or question beyond that challenge. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman objected that the microphone was being given daily to the Leader of the House. The brief remark was made amid interruptions and did not include a specific policy proposal or legislative issue. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to interruptions during proceedings and asserted that other Members also have rights to participate. He called attention to the need to maintain order and allow Members to be heard. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the ongoing matter be brought to a conclusion and asked that only a short time be allotted for it. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected that Members were not being allowed to speak during the proceedings. He requested that the Leader of the House be given the microphone, amid interruptions. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Speaker to allow the ongoing remarks or exchange to conclude despite interruptions. The intervention was procedural and did not raise a substantive policy issue. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka addressed the Chair, but the recorded speech contains no substantive remarks beyond “Mr. Speaker,” and interruptions. No policy position, question, proposal, or argument is recorded in the excerpt. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose to a point of Order. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to an unclear procedural intervention in Parliament, stating that merely calling “Order, please” was insufficient. He demanded clarity from the Chair or presiding authority on what action was being taken. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly objected during an interruption, questioning what was happening in the Chamber. No substantive policy position, legislative issue, or proposal was raised in the recorded remark. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose to raise a point of order, without elaborating further in the provided excerpt. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake urged the House to proceed with scheduled business after party leaders and the Chief Opposition Whip had presented their views on a nationally important matter. He requested order amid interruptions and asked that the Government side be allowed an opportunity to clarify, noting that the Opposition had already had several speakers. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri appears to have been interrupted and only asked for the other person’s name to be stated. No substantive policy point, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Requested that the Opposition Whip be provided with a microphone and camera to prevent repeated interruptions during proceedings. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that Government Members should also be given the opportunity to participate, as the matter was being treated as a dialogue. He suggested that, if necessary, a time-allocated debate could be requested later, noting that Government supporters were also among the people affected and waiting in queues. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 1 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly appealed to the Speaker to grant him an opportunity to speak or intervene in the proceedings. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Read →