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. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House undertook to examine the matter raised and take appropriate action. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Asked the Minister whether the matter under discussion could be stopped immediately, seeking prompt action from the Government. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister stated that although a District Coordinating Committee decision carries political and social significance, existing licences remain valid legal instruments for companies. He said the issue should be addressed by the relevant Ministers taking responsibility and visiting the area rather than relying on correspondence, and assured Parliament that Ministers would be informed to meet affected people urgently, explain the situation, and determine the next steps. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan raised a point of order concerning Mannar, stating that the District Coordinating Committee had decided against mineral sand mining there due to concerns over sea and land levels. He noted that local Members of Parliament were present at that meeting and urged that the decision not to permit mining be respected. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media presented the Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 of the Sri Lanka Newspapers Corporation. He proposed that the report be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Mass Media, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary A licence to explore mineral sands in Mannar had been issued under a previous Government, though questions remain about whether proper public procedures were followed. Relevant agencies and Ministers are to examine whether the matter falls under industries or energy, with guidance from the District Coordinating Committee. The Minister stated that any project harming livelihoods or public interests in the low-lying Mannar Island should not proceed, and that the Government will act cautiously and in line with public opinion. Speaker's Announcements: Opposition Representation in Parliamentary Committees Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Government and Opposition had agreed to increase Opposition representation in six parliamentary committees, including the Committee on Parliamentary Business, COPE, COPA, Public Petitions, Ministerial Consultative Committees, and the Backbenchers’ Committee. He noted that some memberships had already been increased while certain Opposition nominations were still pending, and said further discussions could be held with the Speaker’s concurrence to settle the matter more fairly. Speaker's Announcements: Opposition Representation in Parliamentary Committees Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested that the Speaker convene a broader meeting of all Opposition party leaders, including those outside the Parliamentary Business Committee, together with Government representatives to resolve disputes over Committee membership numbers. He said the 12 Opposition parties representing 66 MPs should be included in a fair discussion to reach a durable and amicable settlement and avoid repeated debate on the issue in the House. Speaker's Announcements: Opposition Representation in Parliamentary Committees Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka welcomed the Speaker’s response to an issue raised by Opposition Members and requested that the Parliamentary Business Committee be convened urgently. He urged that both sides’ Leaders be allowed to decide the matter quickly so Members can be nominated to Committees without delay. Speaker's Announcements: Opposition Representation in Parliamentary Committees Read →
- 19 February 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order requesting the Chair to urgently convene all Party Leaders to resolve disputes over the composition of parliamentary Committees. He noted that some Committees were unable to function properly due to non-nomination of Members and called for a consensus between Government and Opposition within a day or two. Speaker's Announcements: Opposition Representation in Parliamentary Committees Read →
- 19 February 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Mr. Speaker ruled on complaints by several Opposition Members alleging a breach of privilege over disproportionate allocation of Opposition seats on parliamentary committees. He stated that no breach under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act had been established, and that committee composition must follow Standing Orders and established parliamentary practice while reflecting consultation and party composition. He noted that past and current increases in committee membership had occurred by agreement, and urged the Government and Opposition to negotiate any further increases or adjustments by compromise. Speaker's Announcements: Opposition Representation in Parliamentary Committees Read →
- 18 February 2025 Publication Information AI summary Hansard publication information states that printed reports are available for purchase from the Government Publications Bureau at the Department of Government Information in Polhengoda, Colombo. It also notes that the report can be downloaded from the Parliament website and that it was printed by the Department of Government Printing, Sri Lanka. Hansard Editorial Notes and Publication Information Read →
- 18 February 2025 Contents of Proceedings AI summary The record notes that the final set of manuscripts was received from Parliament on 18 February 2025. It further states that printed copies were dispatched. Hansard Editorial Notes and Publication Information Read →
- 18 February 2025 Note AI summary Members are instructed to clearly mark any corrections to the Final Print in their copies and submit them to the Editor of HANSARD within two weeks of receiving the uncorrected copy. Hansard Editorial Notes and Publication Information Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Amila Prasad SJB AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad seconded the adjournment motion moved by Hon. Mujibur Rahman regarding Meelad Vidyalaya. Adjournment Debate: Additional Building for Meelad Vidyalaya, Dehiwala Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna AI summary Moved the motion that Parliament adjourn for the day. The Presiding Member then proposed the question for consideration. Adjournment Debate: Additional Building for Meelad Vidyalaya, Dehiwala Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. M. S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M. S. Uthumalebbe urged the leadership of Parliament to ensure justice, fairness, and respect for the dignity of all Members regardless of changes in government or opposition. He argued that unity within Parliament is necessary to promote ethnic unity in the country and called on all sides to work together on matters beneficial to Sri Lanka. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary A procedural motion was moved proposing that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The House agreed, after which Hon. Imran Maharoof left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed it. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved that Hon. Imran Maharoof take the Chair during the sitting. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne vacated the Chair and Hon. Imran Maharoof assumed it. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna objected to an unnamed reference made by Hon. Ravikaran, arguing that interventions should identify the person being referred to. He stated that making such remarks without naming the individual should not be allowed and was improper regardless of who does it. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →