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- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara made a brief remark characterizing the matter under discussion as a “big washing machine” and suggested that this was why more time was being sought. No specific legislative proposal, question, or policy demand was raised in the statement. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to a limitation on speaking time, arguing that the debate should continue until 8.00 p.m. He noted that officials would be compensated for work beyond 5.30 p.m. and requested the Speaker’s permission to continue. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake made a brief remark asserting that the unity among his side would intimidate others, suggesting that opponents were retreating. He also noted that his speaking time was running out. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Asked whether the Minister had been requested to resign. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that a person referred to in the debate was “not a thief” and asked members to sit down. He also noted that his parliamentary group had met the previous day. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake asks for the chamber’s attention and indicates that he intends to speak truthfully. No specific policy issue, proposal, or demand is presented in the excerpt. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member challenged another party to state truthfully whether they had asked an individual to resign. The intervention was brief and framed as a direct question rather than a substantive policy statement. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the relevant matters had been properly answered with documents that could be tabled, and argued that no substantive allegation had been made regarding the process. He said planned corruption would involve altering procedures and reducing safeguards, which had not been shown, and noted that legal action remained available while predicting the motion would be defeated. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake outlined the coal procurement process, stating that the established stages and approval barriers—Master Procurement Plan by Lanka Coal Company, bid evaluation by Cabinet-appointed committees, delivery scheduling, legal clearance by the Attorney General, and Cabinet award—remain unchanged. He emphasized that Ministers are not involved in bid evaluation and asked opponents to identify any specific stage in the process that had been altered, noting that no such change had been demonstrated in their speeches. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, stated that the process under discussion has shortcomings and unresolved issues. No specific details, proposals, or demands were provided in the excerpt. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister said the no-confidence motion against the Minister of Energy was not supported by all Opposition parties and outlined its three allegations relating to coal supply for Norochcholai, action under Gazette 2412/08 on reducing losses and costs in the power sector, and an indictment under the Bribery Act. He argued that the coal procurement procedure now being used was established in 2023 before the current Minister took office, and that the Government is operating and enforcing the inherited tender system rather than introducing a new process. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Najith Indika JJB AI summary The Hon. Najith Indika rejected the Opposition’s no-confidence motion over the coal tender, arguing that while some consignments had lower-than-required values, there was no basis to allege deliberate fraud by the Minister or Government. He explained the coal import testing and payment process, stating that 80 per cent is paid on load-port results and the balance after destination testing, with adjustments or withholding where specifications fail. He said the Government had restored competitive term tendering, imposed penalties and sought recoveries from suppliers under tender conditions, contrasting this with unrecovered past losses. He also defended the appointment of the COPE Chair, saying it should be held by someone without a compromised record. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper used a brief metaphor to argue that responsibility for an error or outcome lies with the source of the instruction rather than external circumstances. He thanked Hon. Kabir Hashim for yielding time and addressed the Presiding Member, without making a specific legislative proposal or demand. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary A procedural motion was moved proposing that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The House agreed, and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed the Chair after Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda left it. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara proposed that Hon. Sagarika Athawuda take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Sagarika Athawuda assumed it. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala defended the Government against the Opposition’s No-Confidence Motion, arguing that several allegations raised against Ministers lacked evidence and that related matters, including the coal issue, were already before courts or parliamentary oversight bodies such as COPE. He said the Government was willing to debate and investigate procurement concerns, including through committees, and asserted that any loss from substandard coal would not be passed on to consumers. He also attacked the credibility of Opposition signatories by linking some to past Central Bank bond scam proceedings, while maintaining that the Government would act internally against wrongdoing if evidence emerged. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth briefly thanked several Deputy Planning Directors, the Ampara Government Agent, and village representatives for their assistance. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was raised in the remarks. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe stated that the proposed arrangement would not be workable and called for the Opposition to appoint the Chair of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE). Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Argues that the relevant parliamentary position should, by convention, be held by the Opposition, citing Hon. Sunil Handunnetti’s earlier tenure as an example of it being properly performed. He objects to the Government holding the position, using a proverb to imply that oversight should not be entrusted to those being scrutinized. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister JJB AI summary Prime Minister Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya rejected an implied claim that someone was unable or prohibited from doing something, stating that no such restriction exists. She contrasted the opposition’s stated experience or political culture with that of her own side. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Read →