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 April 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary In terms of Standing Order 50(2), the Minister stated that the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security had examined the “Rescue, Rehabilitation and Asset Forfeiture (Institutional and Private)” Bill and recommended its referral to the Committee on Public Finance. He proposed, with the leave of the House, that the Bill be so referred, and the House agreed. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Bimal Rathnayake presented the 2023 Annual Report of Seemasahitha Lanka Sugar (Private) Company. He proposed referring the report to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, and the House agreed. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Presidential Secretariat to Parliament. He proposed that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the House agreed. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 10 April 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker announced that, under Article 79 of the Constitution, he had endorsed the certificate on the “Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment)” Bill on 9 April 2026. The announcement was made at the opening of the sitting on 10 April 2026. Opening of Parliament Read →
- 9 April 2026 An Hon. Member AI summary The member briefly notes that Hon. Archchuna is present. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question is raised. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member briefly objected to conduct in the Chamber, describing it as inappropriate and urging Members not to behave immaturely. No specific policy issue, legislation, or proposal was raised. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman clarified that a previously referenced speaking time allocation had not been reduced. He stated specifically that the seven minutes in question remained unchanged. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman denied that any reduction had been made by anyone. He referred the House to the official record and suggested that the Secretariat be consulted to verify the matter. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman disputed a claim that a reduction had been taken from a particular party, stating that it was not reduced from anyone. He clarified that the reductions were made individually from within the relevant allocation or group under discussion. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman raised a point of order questioning the allocation of speaking time after Minister Bimal Rathnayake was given an additional seven minutes. He asked from whose allotted time those minutes had been deducted, and indicated that they had been taken from his side’s time. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 An Hon. Member AI summary A Member states that the matter has been recorded. No further argument, proposal, or policy position is presented. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Asked whether the allotted speaking time had been reduced from other Members, and received confirmation that it had been reduced. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman stated that the allocated time was provided and had not been reduced. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Dr. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana objected to the Presiding Member’s handling of speaking time, alleging that Hon. Hector Appuhamy’s microphone had been switched off while Government Members were allowed additional time from the front bench. The Presiding Member responded that the time allocation had been done by agreement and asked the Member not to disrupt proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara moved that Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Chanaka Madugoda left the Chair and Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) Chrishantha Abeysena - Minister of Science and Technology JJB AI summary Minister Chrishantha Abeysena opposed further parliamentary proposals or debates on the Easter Sunday attacks while related court cases and investigations are ongoing, arguing that such interventions could politically influence proceedings. He said the Government is pursuing new investigations, including into intelligence and security failures, and referred to the arrest of former State Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay. He stated that the Government is acting on its pledges to identify and prosecute those responsible, including any officials or politicians involved, and noted that the Presidential Commission report has now been released for public scrutiny. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara proposed that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Chanaka Madugoda assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved that Parliament be adjourned. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, for Parliament to approve a Presidential Proclamation under Section 2 of the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 of 1979. The Proclamation, published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2481/30 of 28 March 2026 and laid before Parliament on 7 April 2026, was approved by the House. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera records his opposition to the matter under consideration. He indicates “Against” and refers to Seat No. 23. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →