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- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration stated that the question was timely but could not be answered immediately because it had been received only the previous day and required data compilation. He cited the Ministry’s upcoming Head of Expenditure debate as adding to staff workload and undertook to provide a full answer within one week. Questions by Private Notice - Construction Work in Mannar & Release of Tamil Political Prisoners Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage JJB AI summary The matter raised has been referred to the relevant Ministry, and a response is expected to be provided on a later date. Questions by Private Notice - Construction Work in Mannar & Release of Tamil Political Prisoners Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Environment, Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to a question concerning the proposed “Port City” project in the Galle Port area and its potential environmental and community impacts. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions 4 & 5 - Port City Project & National Youth Corps Centre (Q.432/2025) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan stated that he would ask the question, addressing the Speaker. Oral Questions 4 & 5 - Port City Project & National Youth Corps Centre (Q.432/2025) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that requirements under the Companies Act and existing Company Secretariat procedures would be reviewed. He also indicated that the suggestion to lower paid-up capital thresholds would be examined. Oral Question 2 - Companies Registered with Registrar of Companies (Q.426/2025) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake asked for clarification regarding the second supplementary question. No further substantive argument, proposal, or policy matter is included in the provided excerpt. Oral Question 2 - Companies Registered with Registrar of Companies (Q.426/2025) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that discussions are ongoing and necessary steps are being taken to expedite the relevant matter. Oral Question 2 - Companies Registered with Registrar of Companies (Q.426/2025) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Recruitment is to proceed according to due procedure, allowing both qualified internal and external candidates to apply. Regarding IT system concerns, past issues between the institution and the vendor were noted, but KPMG, which has managed the system for over 15 years, has agreed to provide necessary support to prevent disruptions. The matter is being advanced expeditiously. Oral Question 2 - Companies Registered with Registrar of Companies (Q.426/2025) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Of the 202,426 registered companies, only about 65,000 are active, and approximately 25,000 to 27,000 pay taxes. Wasantha Samarasinghe said ICT upgrades are being expedited and that Cabinet approval has been obtained to fill the Registrar General post, which is currently held in an acting capacity, with recruitment being fast-tracked among qualified candidates. Oral Question 2 - Companies Registered with Registrar of Companies (Q.426/2025) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar asked for clarification on which projects or initiatives previously referred to had actually commenced. Oral Question 1 - UDA Lands in Colombo City (Q.258/2024) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary S.M. Marikkar asked for clarification on the status of 20 listed projects, specifically whether all had commenced or only some were underway. Oral Question 1 - UDA Lands in Colombo City (Q.258/2024) Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Thilina Samarakoon JJB AI summary Accepted two petitions from constituents in Usgala Handiya, Wijithapura and Mahailuppallama, Mahamigassegama in the Ipalogama Police area. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary A petition from Mrs. M.D. Chandralatha of National Housing 05, No. 03, Bellana Road, Agalawatta was presented for parliamentary consideration. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Accepted and presented a petition from W.M.M.A.S. Edward Jayanthi of “Susith,” West Chilaw, Wow Road, for submission to Parliament. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. W.D. Senevirathna of Ganemulla, Horagolla, was presented to Parliament by Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Anuradha Jayaratne NDF AI summary The Member submitted two public petitions for acceptance: one from Mr. A.R.N.D.H. Kumarasiri of Pahala Biyagama, Biyagama, and another from Mr. J.B. Mannilaka Arachchi of Mahudugama, Hunukotugama, Gampola. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Nalin Hewage - Deputy Minister of Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Hon. Nalin Hewage informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. Maithri Sena of Banwelgoda, Karandeniya. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna informed the House that he accepted four petitions from constituents in Perawella, Bandarawela, and Ambagasdowa. The petitions were submitted on behalf of A.P.D. Siripala, B.M. Indrani Gunaratne, S.M.O. Isanka, and W.G. Anulawath. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industries and Enterprise Development, Nalinda Jayatissa tabled the Department of Textile Industries’ Annual Performance Report for 2023. He moved that the report be referred to the relevant Consultative Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Papers - Annual Reports Read →
- 28 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Annual Report of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka for 2023 was tabled in Parliament. It was moved and agreed that the report be referred to the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation. Papers - Annual Reports Read →