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- 25 February 2025 Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Hon. Ravindra Bandara presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. Nimal Satharasinghe, residing near Haldummulla Sinhala Vidyalaya. Petitions Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. M.G. Kanthilatha of Magaliyadda, Poravagama. Petitions Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. Aruna Panagoda JJB AI summary Hon. Aruna Panagoda presented two public petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mr. B.H. Rajeewa Hettige of Welmilla and Mrs. T. Premalatha of Meegoda. No details of the petitions’ subject matter were provided in the speech. Petitions Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mr. D.K. Jayathilaka of Medawachchiya and Mr. S. Rajakaruna of Pandukabhayapura, Mahawewa, Anuradhapura. Petitions Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. Gayan Janaka JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. W.W.A.A.C.W. Montilove of Pahatha Hantiniya, Old Land Road, Marawila. Petitions Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Kebithigollewa and Padaviya. The petitions were from Mr. B.W.M. Santha Gunathilaka of Gonameriya and Mrs. H.R. Podi Menike of E Yaya, Padaviya. Petitions Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera presented three petitions to Parliament on behalf of residents from Kitulgala, Kegalle, and Kataragama. No further details on the subject matter of the petitions were stated. Petitions Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Shrama Vasana Fund to Parliament. He proposed that the report be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. (Prof.) A.L.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government AI summary The Minister presented two Action Taken Reports under Standing Order 119(4), covering observations and actions related to multiple District Secretariats and the Department of Registrar General as previously reported by the Committee on Public Accounts. He proposed that the reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 25 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya presented two sets of regulations made under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, published in Extraordinary Gazette Nos. 2421/04 and 2421/44 in January 2025. She proposed that the regulations be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, and the House agreed. Papers Presented Read →
- 24 February 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member objected to the manner of speech used in the House, asserting that members cannot speak however they wish during proceedings. The remark appears to be a procedural intervention concerning parliamentary decorum and acceptable conduct in debate. Adjournment Debate: Policy-Driven Programme for Persons with Disabilities Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly sought the Presiding Member’s permission to raise a point during the proceedings. No substantive issue, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Policy-Driven Programme for Persons with Disabilities Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam supported the Adjournment Motion on persons with disabilities and special needs and urged the Government to continue the work previously undertaken by the Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities. He asked the Deputy Minister of Finance to clarify whether the disability allowance had been increased in the current year, noting that he had not seen such an increase in the Budget document. Adjournment Debate: Policy-Driven Programme for Persons with Disabilities Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe formally seconded the Motion presented by Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva. No further arguments or details were provided. Adjournment Debate: Policy-Driven Programme for Persons with Disabilities Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage requested that Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva be allocated sufficient speaking time, indicating that the Government benches could reduce their allotted time to accommodate this. Adjournment Debate: Policy-Driven Programme for Persons with Disabilities Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake noted, with the permission of Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva, that the latter was addressing Parliament using notes written in Braille. He stated that this marked a historic and special moment in Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary record. Adjournment Debate: Policy-Driven Programme for Persons with Disabilities Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake formally moved the adjournment of Parliament. The Presiding Member put the question before the House, initiating the adjournment stage. Adjournment Debate: Policy-Driven Programme for Persons with Disabilities Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary The member said the Opposition would support constructive government action while scrutinizing errors, warning against arrogance after the Government’s large electoral mandate. He questioned whether the President’s promise to “lift the country” within six months would be measured from the presidential or parliamentary victory, and said the Opposition would allow that period without obstruction. He cited concerns over rice import reversals, Sathosa tender issues, and possible repetition of past corrupt practices. He also urged the Sports Minister to act on alleged corruption in Sri Lanka Cricket, noting prior COPE concerns and saying promised action within 14 days had not materialized. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Roshan Akmeemana JJB AI summary Hon. Roshan Akmeemana formally seconded the motion before the House. The question was then put and agreed to, after which Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara left the Chair and Hon. Aravinda Senarath took the Chair. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe moved that Hon. Aravinda Senarath take the Chair. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Read →