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- 19 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of reference, noting that his name had been mentioned in the debate. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order, addressing the Deputy Chairperson of Committees. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order referring to an incident that occurred in a courtroom at the Colombo main Court Complex and earlier threats he said he received in Jaffna. He requested that the Minister of Public Security provide security for him, at least during Parliamentary Sessions, given his planned return to Jaffna, and asked that the matter be conveyed to the Speaker. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim briefly requested one minute of speaking time. No substantive policy, legislative, or procedural argument was made in the quoted remarks. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim questioned whether the Member’s apology was being offered on behalf of the JVP or on behalf of the Tamil people. The remark sought clarification on the political or communal capacity in which the apology was being made. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim briefly intervened to note that his name had been mentioned and that an issue had been raised concerning him. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was recorded in this excerpt. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna thanked the Government for allocating Rs. 100 million to the Jaffna Library and, in response to remarks by Hon. Kabir Hashim, apologized on behalf of the people of the Northern Province if the LTTE was responsible for the bombing of Sri Dalada Maligawa. He referred to longstanding discrimination against Tamils since 1983 as the context for past armed conflict, but urged both Government and Opposition parties to stop invoking ethnic issues and focus on moving forward as one country. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Data on Poverty, Aswesuma Programme and Law and Order Read →
- 19 February 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition asked the Minister to state the total number of applications that had been submitted, seeking a specific figure in relation to the matter under discussion. Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Data on Poverty, Aswesuma Programme and Law and Order Read →
- 19 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera raised a supplementary question about activities at a park said to fall under the Ruhunu Tourism Bureau, alleging that recent actions had taken place without the Bureau’s knowledge or coordination. He asked the Minister to intervene and examine whether the responsibilities assigned to the Ruhunu Tourism Bureau were being properly carried out, noting concerns about briefings to local residents and resulting public protests. Oral Questions: Holuwagoda Development Project and Sports Facilities Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe presented six petitions from residents of Nittambuwa, Gampaha, Pallewela, Negombo, Ellakkala and Borukgamuwa. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Deepthi Wasalage JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Deepthi Wasalage presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. A. Sundaralingam of No. 23/13, Wariyapola Road, Matale. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. M. Wilmot Perera of “5 Oya”, Kotuwegedara, Yatiyantota, for submission to Parliament. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Nanda Bandara JJB AI summary Hon. Nanda Bandara presented two public petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mr. J.M.S.D.S. AGA of Ruwandeniyawa, Dewanagala, and Mr. K.M. Dissanayake of Udamakadura, Etambaland. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. K.A. Ranjani Kusumalatha of Kotadeniyawa, Polwatta. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Presented two public petitions to Parliament, one from Mr. A.L.M. Mukthar of Sainthamaruthu 14 and another from Mr. M.A. Wimalasena Prabhath of Galagedara. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Four petitions were presented to Parliament on behalf of Mr. D.M.R. Rajasinghe, Mr. M.P. Gunaratna, Mr. M.R.S. Rahman, and Mrs. R.M. Anulawathi, with their respective addresses recorded for referral under parliamentary procedure. Petitions Presented by Members Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs presented the 2023 Annual Performance Report of the Department of National Archives. He proposed that the report be referred to the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment presented, under Standing Order 119(4), the Ministry’s report on observations and actions taken regarding matters in a Committee on Public Accounts report. He proposed that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha - Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Central Advisory Unit on Engineering Works. He proposed that the report be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, and the proposal was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements Read →