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- 20 February 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. H.L. Samantha Kumara of Kuliyapitiya was presented in Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hasara Liyanage, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Hasara Liyanage presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. P.G. de Silva of “Sirisevana”, Hotel Road, Ahungalla. Petitions Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Hon. Lal Premanath presented a petition from Mr. Sarath Bhewapathirana of Halwala, Habaraduwa, Weligama, for the consideration of Parliament. Petitions Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera AI summary A petition from Mr. W. Jayantha Weerasinghe of Dehiowita was presented to Parliament by Hon. Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera. Petitions Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Gunawardana JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. H.D. Ranjan of Welpalla, Gannankate, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB AI summary Hon. Chathura Galappaththi presented five public petitions to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Talalla South, Weligama, Badalgama, Tissamaharama, and Kurunegala. No further details of the petitions’ subject matter were stated. Petitions Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage JJB AI summary Presented seven public petitions to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Gampaha, Ellagawa, Kirindiwela, Ganemulla, and Ibulgoda. No substantive issues or requests contained in the petitions were described in the statement. Petitions Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka presented three public petitions to Parliament from individuals residing in Madampa, Ouragasmanhandiya, and Pilimathalawa for referral through the relevant parliamentary procedure. Petitions Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary Two public petitions were presented to Parliament on behalf of Mr. A.P. Rajasooriya of Badulla and Mr. R.M. Hemachandra Bandara of Hali Ela. Petitions Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs presented, under Standing Order 119(4), a report on actions taken regarding matters concerning the Ministry of Public Security and its affiliated institutions, as referenced in the Committee on Public Accounts report. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the House agreed. Papers Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake noted that reports from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption had been directed to the Committee on Parliamentary Business following a proposal by the Prime Minister. He pointed out that, under the Standing Orders, the committee must be established, but said it had not yet been formed, and urged the Speaker to ensure its urgent establishment. Papers Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary The Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure presented the 2022/2023 Annual Report of the Limited Kalubovitiyana Tea Factory Company. He moved that the report be referred to the Consultative Committee on Plantation and Community Infrastructure, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption’s performance reports for the first three quarters of 2024 and moved that they be referred to the Committee on Parliamentary Business, which was agreed to. She also presented an amendment instrument to the Sri Lanka-India double taxation avoidance agreement under Section 75(1) of the Local Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017, and moved that it be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, which was also agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 20 February 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Parliament convened at 9.30 a.m. under the chairmanship of the Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, Speaker. The proceedings included the presentation of papers. Parliament Opening Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hector Appuhamy formally seconded the motion before the House. The motion was put to the question and agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Prof. Sena Nanayakkara presided. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law — Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair during the sitting. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu JJB AI summary Kanthasamy Prabu raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded speech. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB AI summary Hon. Dewananda Suraweera briefly clarified that he had not referred to any individual by name. The remark appears to have been made in response to an objection or point raised during the debate. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →