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- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary A motion was moved to vary Standing Order 75(2) for the consideration of the Appropriation Bill (2025), setting the parliamentary sitting on Friday, 21 March 2025 from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. The motion also provided that the Speaker would adjourn Parliament at 6.00 p.m. without putting a question, and it was agreed to. Business of Parliament: Scheduling Orders Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion under Standing Order 75(2) to set extended sitting hours for consideration of the Appropriation Bill 2025 on 28 February, 7 March, and 14 March 2025. The motion provided for sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., with Standing Orders 8(5) and (6) applying at 6.00 p.m. and adjournment at 6.30 p.m. without question put; it was agreed to. Business of Parliament: Scheduling Orders Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a motion under Standing Order 75(2) setting extended sitting times for Parliament to consider the Appropriation Bill 2025 on specified dates in February and March. The motion provided for sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., with Standing Orders 8(5) and (6) applying at 6.00 p.m. and adjournment at 6.30 p.m. without question put; it was agreed to. Business of Parliament: Scheduling Orders Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a motion under Standing Order 75(5) to allocate specified sitting days from 27 February to 21 March 2025 for consideration of the Appropriation Bill (2025). The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Business of Parliament: Scheduling Orders Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly indicated that the relevant information or document was already available, referring to a book present in the chamber. He made no substantive policy argument or proposal in this intervention. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Member briefly interjects without making a substantive policy argument or proposal. No specific issue, legislation, demand, or procedural matter is raised in the recorded statement. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected on a procedural point, stating that the relevant Standing Order was contrary to what was being said. The intervention was brief and focused on compliance with parliamentary procedure. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a procedural objection, stating that the relevant Standing Order was contrary to the manner in which another member was speaking. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake asked for clarification on whether the matter being raised fell under Standing Order 92(2)(b) or 92(2)(a). Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara cited Standing Order provisions on Points of Order, emphasizing that a Member may not speak for more than one minute or address the merits of the matter under consideration. He invoked Standing Order 92(2)(b) to state that his intervention was intended only to ensure correct procedure was being followed, except during a Division. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected procedurally, citing Standing Order 92(2) on Points of Order. He argued that if he is not permitted to raise a matter under a Point of Order, the provision serves no practical purpose. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly raised a serious matter directed to the relevant Minister, noting that Anura Jayaratne had also raised the issue the previous day. The available excerpt does not include the substance of the question or the Minister’s portfolio, so no specific demand or policy issue can be identified. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 92(2)(a), stating that Members are permitted one minute to speak on such points. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake requested that Standing Order 92(2)(a) be stated or clarified in the Chamber. He noted that schoolchildren in the Gallery could hear the proceedings, implying the need for procedural clarity and audibility. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he had two matters to raise. No further substantive points, proposals, or questions are included in the provided extract. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake briefly intervened to ask for clarification on the content of “92(2)(a).” The question sought the specific wording or meaning of that cited provision, likely in the context of a Bill, regulation, or procedural rule under discussion. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara indicated that, under Standing Order 92(2)(b), he wished to raise two questions directed especially to the Minister. No substantive details of the questions were included in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara invoked Standing Order 92(2)(a) to raise an important matter in Parliament. He requested the Speaker’s permission to briefly address the issue. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order. No further substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided speech excerpt. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →
- 21 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged the House to proceed to the scheduled main Business at 10.30 a.m., noting that a Ministerial statement and two interventions had already taken place. He cautioned that further discussion of matters under criminal investigation could risk hindering ongoing probes through unnecessary disclosures. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Read →