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- 10 June 2026 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member’s remarks were interrupted, and part of the statement was expunged on the order of the Chair. The Member then briefly admonished another participant, saying “Don’t.” Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa briefly requested the Chief Opposition Whip’s attention, indicating he intended to address him. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hector Appuhamy objected to the Chair or proceedings appearing to give attention only to one side of the House. He urged that members on his side also be heard. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly urges calm during proceedings, noting his long experience of twenty years in Parliament. No specific policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter is raised. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly requested additional time to continue his remarks. The available excerpt does not contain substantive policy points, proposals, questions, or references to specific legislation or events. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka raised a procedural point regarding supplementary questions under Standing Order 38(7). He noted that Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe had already asked the two supplementary questions permitted after the Prime Minister’s answer, and referred to the provision allowing another Member to ask supplementary questions only with the original Member’s permission. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake invoked Standing Order 77(1) and urged the Speaker to act against a Member whom he said had repeatedly disrupted proceedings by citing irrelevant Standing Orders. He argued that while Members have the right to raise points of order, persistent obstruction should be addressed using the Speaker’s powers under Standing Orders 77 and following. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe began to speak but was immediately interrupted, and no substantive point, proposal, or question is recorded in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe objected to being interrupted and requested that he be allowed to speak, asking for access to the microphone. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe objected to the conduct of proceedings, questioning how work could continue in that manner. His brief remark appears to have been prompted by an interruption during the sitting. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe objected to an interruption and requested that he be allowed one minute to explain his point. He argued that others should hear him before deciding whether his statement was true. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe objected to the Speaker’s use of the phrase “throw you out,” arguing that such language was inappropriate. He urged the Speaker to act strictly in accordance with the Standing Orders. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised a point of order citing Standing Order 92(2), which allows a member to question procedure for up to one minute, except during a division and without addressing the substantive matter. He argued that he should have been allowed at least one minute to explain his point and objected to being threatened with removal from the Chamber. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was raised in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Read →
- 10 June 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that her position was against the political exploitation of schoolchildren and the use of school events for inappropriate political activity. She clarified that this does not prohibit local MPs from visiting schools for observations or participating in ceremonies, but emphasized opposition to any political misuse of the school system and children. Oral Question: School Dropouts Since 2010 (Q.3) Read →
- 10 June 2026 Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi questioned the Prime Minister on the Government’s stated policy that politicians should not enter schools for political purposes. Citing an incident where MP Ambika reportedly visited a school with a band and laid a foundation stone for a toilet, he asked whether the policy had been withdrawn or whether the MP had acted contrary to it. Oral Question: School Dropouts Since 2010 (Q.3) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya requested two weeks’ time to provide answers to a question seeking details on school dropouts since 2010. Oral Question: Rebuilding Sri Lanka Account Expenditure (Q.2) Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake cited Standing Order 38(7) to clarify that, after the Prime Minister answers a question, the Member who asked it may ask two supplementary questions and may permit another Member to ask one or more of them. He urged the Chair to proceed with the business and criticized Members he said were failing to understand the procedure. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe indicated that one additional question could be asked, amid an interruption. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →