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- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara complained that he was being prevented from asking his question and proceeded to raise a second supplementary question to the Prime Minister. He began by referring to the Prime Minister’s time at the Open University and to the period when Ranil Wickremesinghe was President, but the substantive question is not included in the excerpt. Oral Question: Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2024 - Leak of Questions (Q.105/2024) Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya briefly directed a Member to proceed with asking their question. No substantive policy position or proposal was presented in this intervention. Oral Question: Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2024 - Leak of Questions (Q.105/2024) Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara noted that the Prime Minister had agreed to allow a question to be raised. He indicated that if the question were not permitted, he would proceed with a different question. Oral Question: Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2024 - Leak of Questions (Q.105/2024) Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural point by referring to the Standing Orders and indicating he had reviewed them. He appeared to seek the Speaker’s guidance or the Minister’s consent on a matter, but the excerpt ends before the specific request or issue is stated. Oral Question: Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2024 - Leak of Questions (Q.105/2024) Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to an interjection or characterization of his remarks as “enthusiasm,” stating that he was raising a question. He complained to the Speaker that interruptions or difficulties arise whenever he speaks, and attributed the issue to the conduct or attitudes of others in the Chamber. Oral Question: Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2024 - Leak of Questions (Q.105/2024) Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly responded affirmatively, indicating enthusiastic agreement or consent to the matter under discussion. Oral Question: Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2024 - Leak of Questions (Q.105/2024) Read →
- 27 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that there was no procedural issue with him asking the question because the relevant Member had no objection. He urged the Speaker not to prevent such questions, noting that this was a customary practice. Oral Question: Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2024 - Leak of Questions (Q.105/2024) Read →
- 27 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya clarified that only a group of parents sought a re-examination of the Grade 5 Scholarship examination, while others opposed it, and noted that Tamil-medium candidates would also have been affected despite no issue in the Tamil paper. She said an Expert Committee, including child psychologists, was appointed to assess the matter from examination and child mental health perspectives, and that its recommendation was followed to minimize stress and avoid prejudice to results. She stated that she did not directly intervene in the Department of Examinations’ operational work in order to preserve its independence, and explained that delays in releasing cut-off marks were due to court proceedings and an interim order suspending marking. Oral Question: Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2024 - Leak of Questions (Q.105/2024) Read →
- 27 February 2025 Hon. Dinindu Saman AI summary Hon. Dinindu Saman presented four petitions from residents and public servants in the Badulla District. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions for consideration. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by Multiple Members Read →
- 27 February 2025 Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. S.S. Jayalath Munirathna of Sugath Engineers Works, New Town Road, Polonnaruwa. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by Multiple Members Read →
- 27 February 2025 Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB AI summary Accepted two petitions from constituents: one from Mr. G.W. Amarasinghe of Jayanthipura and another from Mrs. M.G. Swarnalatha Gunasinghe of Viruchangama, Jayanthipura, Polonnaruwa. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by Multiple Members Read →
- 27 February 2025 Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha informed Parliament that she accepted a petition from Mrs. S.L. Fathima Riyana of No. 54, Beli Road, Nawalpitiya. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by Multiple Members Read →
- 27 February 2025 Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. Nuwan Salgado of Athkam Niwasa, Madakissa Road, Horethuduwa, was presented to Parliament. No further details on the petition’s subject matter were provided. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by Multiple Members Read →
- 27 February 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara informed Parliament that he accepted four petitions from citizens residing in Ambalangoda, Ottamavadi, Ragama, and Hettiipola. The statement was procedural, recording the receipt of the petitions for parliamentary consideration. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by Multiple Members Read →
- 27 February 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake commended Hon. Harsha de Silva’s work and referred to a decision at the Parliamentary Affairs Committee to provide consultants to three Committees. He said his recollection was that technical staff requested for Hon. Harsha de Silva’s Committee were also approved, unlike other Committees which rely on the Auditor-General, and asked the Secretariat to correct any omission in the letter and provide the staff promptly. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by Multiple Members Read →
- 27 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva presented the Committee on Public Finance report on the 2025 Appropriation Bill under Standing Order No. 121(5)(11), noting that it assesses whether budget allocations align with Government policy priorities such as education. He said the Committee had prepared the 50-page report without dedicated technical support and stressed that, unlike COPE and COPA, it requires a technical team rather than only a consultant to conduct effective scrutiny of Bills, regulations, and budget estimates. He also recorded the Committee’s thanks to the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka and named researchers who assisted with the report. Papers: Ministerial Notifications and Reports (Excise Ordinance, Foundation and Corporate Reports, Public Finance Committee Report) Read →
- 27 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2023 Annual Reports of the 1990 Suwaseriya Foundation and the State Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Corporation of Sri Lanka. He moved that the reports be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Mass Media, and the House agreed. Papers: Ministerial Notifications and Reports (Excise Ordinance, Foundation and Corporate Reports, Public Finance Committee Report) Read →
- 27 February 2025 Members of Parliament AI summary Members of Parliament elected at the 14 November 2024 General Election were listed, with names, districts or National List status, and in some cases the date from which National List Members took office. The extract functions as a procedural roll of Members rather than a debate speech, recording representation across electoral districts and parties for the new Parliament. Opening: Parliament Session Commenced and Message from President on Public Security Proclamation Read →
- 27 February 2025 Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) – Authority Record AI summary Authority record information identifies the Hansard entry for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka’s Tenth Parliament, First Session, Volume 318, dated 27 February 2025. No substantive parliamentary speech, argument, proposal, question, or policy reference is provided to summarize. Opening: Parliament Session Commenced and Message from President on Public Security Proclamation Read →
- 27 February 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committees AI summary Parliament was informed of the membership of several Ministerial Consultative Committees appointed on 27 February 2025, including those on Defence; Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies; Digital Economy; Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education; Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation; Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism; and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. The announcement listed the chairs and members of each committee, establishing their composition for scrutiny and consultation on the respective ministerial portfolios. Opening: Parliament Session Commenced and Message from President on Public Security Proclamation Read →