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 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Parliament met with the Speaker presiding, and he informed the House that the Committee on Parliamentary Business had approved the re-establishment of the Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities for the Tenth Parliament. He also tabled Part XXXVI of the Second Volume of the Auditor-General’s Report for the financial year 2023 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution, after which the House agreed that the report be printed. Opening - Parliament Met Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the minutes record Hon. V.S. Radhakrishnan’s participation and do not indicate that he left the meeting. He said the proposal in question emerged from a public meeting involving public representatives, but added that the Government is prepared to review any aspects that may adversely affect the public and make a fairer decision. Adjournment: Motion on Prevention of Relocation of Norwood Divisional Secretariat to Hatton Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Mano Ganesan clarified that V.S. Radhakrishnan had participated in the proceedings on the relevant day, but was not present when the decision was taken. Adjournment: Motion on Prevention of Relocation of Norwood Divisional Secretariat to Hatton Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam urged ruling party Members representing the upcountry community to actively advocate for their constituents rather than merely follow party or procedural directions. He called for the Divisional Secretariat matter affecting those communities to be addressed immediately, while stressing that any related decision should remain only at the proposal stage for now. Adjournment: Motion on Prevention of Relocation of Norwood Divisional Secretariat to Hatton Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera supported Mano Ganesan’s adjournment motion concerning the Norwood Divisional Secretariat, noting that it serves a large and remote population including estate workers who previously had to travel to Ginigathhena for services. He said the division was established after long-standing efforts by several representatives, but current premises reportedly lack adequate facilities. He urged that the Secretariat remain in Norwood and that, at minimum, a temporary building and proper facilities be provided. Adjournment: Motion on Prevention of Relocation of Norwood Divisional Secretariat to Hatton Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Hon. Jeevan Thondaman supported the Adjournment Motion and said the proposal to expand Divisional Secretariats in Nuwara Eliya had originated under the previous “Good Governance” administration but was delayed until sub-offices were later secured at Talawakele and Norwood. He objected to reported moves to relocate the Norwood Divisional Secretariat above the Hatton Railway Station, arguing that no consultation had been held with residents, civil society or MPs and that the move would inconvenience about 200,000 people in areas such as Maskeliya, Polwaththa, Abbot and Ambagamuwa. He called for a cross-party solution to keep and strengthen the Divisional Secretariat in Norwood rather than moving it to Hatton. Adjournment: Motion on Prevention of Relocation of Norwood Divisional Secretariat to Hatton Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Mano Ganesan moved an Adjournment Motion opposing reported plans to relocate the Norwood Divisional Secretariat in Nuwara Eliya District to Hatton. He said the Secretariat was established under Extraordinary Gazette No. 2147/28 of 29 October 2019 to serve 35 Grama Niladhari Divisions, largely plantation communities, by bringing public administration closer to marginalized residents. He asked whether the Minister was aware of the proposed move, whether it had Government approval, and whether any Coordinating Committee decision had been taken without public consultation, and requested that the relocation be stopped. Adjournment: Motion on Prevention of Relocation of Norwood Divisional Secretariat to Hatton Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Moved the Adjournment Motion, proposing that Parliament be adjourned. Adjournment: Motion on Prevention of Relocation of Norwood Divisional Secretariat to Hatton Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary At the Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, an amendment was moved to Head 1, Programme 02. The intervention was procedural and did not include further explanation of the proposed amendment. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary At the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill 2025, an amendment was moved on behalf of the Minister of Finance to revise capital expenditure under Special Spending Units, Heads 1-25. The amendment replaces the relevant allocation with Rs. 9,487,000,000, increasing the capital provision for Head 1 by Rs. 6,000,000,000 to include allocations under Budget Proposals Nos. 07 and 19. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan raised concern over an incident in Jaffna where four young men had reportedly gone missing and requested that their names be placed on record. He named them as Kaviyarasan of the Aaththisoodi Housing Scheme, Jaffna; Thenushan of Koddady, Jaffna; Prashanth of Karaiyur, Jaffna; and Kirubhagan of Karaiyur, Jaffna, and urged the authorities to clarify their whereabouts and take appropriate action. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Read →
- 27 February 2025 Hon. Members AI summary The Committee stage proceedings continued under the Chairmanship of the Hon. Speaker. Hon. Members indicated assent by saying “Aye.” Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman stated that the Government received a large public mandate based on its policies and promises, while his side was placed in Opposition. He urged the Government to fulfil the expectations of the people who voted for it. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised concerns over Parliament’s failure to implement Public Administration Circular No. 06/2006 for 18 years, arguing that about 850 parliamentary staff had faced unfair treatment in service restructuring and pay anomaly corrections. He rejected broad corruption allegations against his former political group, contrasted its record with the Rajapaksa administration, and accused the current governing party of having previously supported leaders it now criticizes. He urged the Government to reduce wasteful expenditure, disclose concrete savings, address underworld violence as a national security and international credibility issue, and act consistently on wage and governance commitments. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Read →
- 27 February 2025 Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera urged the Government to act on its mandate to abolish the Executive Presidency, establish a parliamentary system with a ceremonial President, and introduce a new electoral system, noting that both the Government and main Opposition support these reforms. He argued that the current dual executive-parliamentary structure is costly and unnecessary, and called for power devolution to support both reconciliation and balanced development. He said the Government’s 159-seat majority creates a rare opportunity to begin constitutional reform immediately and complete it by the second parliamentary session. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera argued that the Parliamentary Staff Act of 1953 is outdated and should be replaced to strengthen Parliament’s administrative and financial autonomy while maintaining accountability for expenditure. He said independent commissions must remain constitutionally independent but be substantively scrutinized by Parliament through the Constitutional Affairs Committee under Standing Order 126, and cited the Acting IGP’s public dispute with the National Police Commission as a matter that should be handled through institutional channels. He also called on the Government to honour its policy pledge to draft a new Constitution, abolish the executive presidency, and move toward a parliamentary system. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala clarified that recent police transfers and appointments have been carried out only with the approval of the National Police Commission. He stated that appointments, transfers, disciplinary control, and removals fall within the Commission’s constitutional remit, and affirmed that the Government would continue to work with the NPC in accordance with the law. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake – Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament AI summary The Minister outlined Budget allocations for 21 institutional Heads, including Parliament, independent commissions, and oversight bodies, noting their important but less visible functions and mentioning pending staff matters such as leave encashment. He urged bodies such as the Bribery Commission and Audit Service Commission to act more effectively and accountably, particularly in addressing large-scale corruption and expenditure in sectors such as highways. He cited alleged inflated claims and major project costs in the highways sector and called for stronger audit standards, management audits, and oversight of high-value projects. He also supported structural reforms to address overlapping state institutions and staffing imbalances, saying independent oversight is necessary to implement the Government’s mandate. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne – Deputy Speaker AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne assumed the Chair as Deputy Speaker during the sitting. The intervention was procedural, marking a change in the presiding officer. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said that during the Committee Stage of the Budget debate, Government Members were presenting substantive points on the economy while much of the Opposition was avoiding economic issues and relying on unrelated or media-driven remarks. He added that the Government would welcome constructive Opposition contributions to rebuilding the country, but criticised what he described as a lack of substantive engagement from many Opposition Members. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Read →