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- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that he would request the Secretary of the Road Development Authority to prepare a report. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved that Hon. Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair during the sitting. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees vacated the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake requested that the member speaking be granted an additional two minutes by the Deputy Chairperson of Committees. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage JJB AI summary Dr. Upali Pannilage requested the Deputy Chairperson of Committees to grant him one additional minute to continue his remarks. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake requested two additional minutes to conclude his remarks. No substantive policy point or proposal is contained in the excerpt provided. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake requested an additional four minutes to continue his remarks. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural concern that an interruption was disrupting his speech. No substantive policy argument or proposal was made in the quoted remark. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated that he had been allotted 28 minutes to speak. No substantive policy issue, question, or proposal was raised in the excerpt provided. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Chief Government Whip stated that the President and relevant ministers had already briefed Parliament and committees on the incident, which the Government says does not pose a threat to national security. He said investigations into organized criminal gang clashes are ongoing, including arrests and questioning of Police and security personnel, with possible questioning of judiciary members, and that details would not be disclosed if they could prejudice inquiries. He added that further information could be provided during the Defence Ministry and Public Security committee discussions on the 28th, within investigative limits. Procedural: Committee on High Posts and Security Concerns Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Moved that, under Standing Order 127 and the parliamentary resolution of 6 December 2024, the Chair of the Committee on High Posts be held by Prime Minister Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya, in accordance with the Committee of Selection’s decision of 22 February 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural: Committee on High Posts and Security Concerns Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake, with the Speaker’s permission, offered to answer a question that had been directed to the Prime Minister. He invited Hon. Ravi Karunanayake to proceed with his final supplementary question. Ministerial Statement: Prime Minister Response on Colombo Port and Digital Economy Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake briefly intervened to ask a Member to clarify the matter being raised amid an interruption. The remark was procedural and did not advance a substantive policy position or proposal. Ministerial Statement: Prime Minister Response on Colombo Port and Digital Economy Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake urged the Minister to ensure that the matter under discussion is carried out properly. No further details or specific policy proposals were provided in the excerpt. Ministerial Statement: Prime Minister Response on Colombo Port and Digital Economy Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister JJB AI summary Requested that the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning provide further details to the House. The relevant material was placed in the Library. Ministerial Statement: Prime Minister Response on Colombo Port and Digital Economy Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly thanked the Prime Minister. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded remarks. Ministerial Statement: Prime Minister Response on Colombo Port and Digital Economy Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the supplementary question raised by the Member would be answered by the Minister in charge of Finance. She indicated that the two related matters could be clarified after that response. Ministerial Statement: Prime Minister Response on Colombo Port and Digital Economy Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake requested the Prime Minister to provide brief clarification on two points regarding a matter for which he had already received detailed information. Ministerial Statement: Prime Minister Response on Colombo Port and Digital Economy Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB AI summary Padmasiri Bandara acknowledged the Minister’s answers and stated that he had no supplementary questions. Oral Question: Question No. 4 - 449/2025 (Housing) Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide the answer to the question. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Question No. 1 - 445/2025 (Defence) Read →
- 24 February 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary Requested that the State Minister of Defence be present in Parliament at an early opportunity so that a question can be raised with him. Oral Question: Question No. 1 - 445/2025 (Defence) Read →