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- 18 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Raised a procedural objection, questioning how a point of order had been allowed and implying that the established procedure for raising such points had not been followed. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB AI summary Pointing to a recent visit to Mullaitivu Mancholai Hospital with Deputy Minister Upali Samarasinghe and Hon. Dr. Sellathambu Thilakanathan, Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran said deficiencies had been identified, including staff accommodation needs. He stated that, with the District Secretary’s assistance, two housing blocks would be provided temporarily for staff, and that the matter would be raised with the Health Minister to address the hospital’s requirements. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law – Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration moved that Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne take the Chair during the sitting. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Ariyarathne presided. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 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 Leader of the House asked Members to allow the Government’s allotted time to proceed after others had already spoken. He requested that the House move on to the Budget debate and called on Deputy Minister Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe to speak next. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva raised a point of order, stating that another member had attacked him after being given the microphone, and requested 30 seconds to respond. The Speaker directed the House to proceed with the Budget debate. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary The Minister rejected a claim that he had described the ARDL autoregressive model as the Government’s economic model, stating that it is a statistical tool rather than an economic model. He argued that older production-function and macroeconomic models cited in debate are being overtaken by behavioural, complexity and AI-based approaches, and said the Government’s economic model should be assessed over its five-year term before being defined or labelled. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary The Minister sought permission to make a brief clarification after his name was mentioned by another Member. The Speaker granted permission for him to proceed. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva concluded his remarks by warning that excessive pride can lead to downfall, urging Members to reflect on that lesson. He then thanked the House for the time allotted before the Speaker called the next Member to speak. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the Chair that an additional 10 minutes would be granted to the member speaking. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva requested the Chief Government Whip to grant him an additional 10 minutes to speak. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva warned against government arrogance and intolerance of criticism, citing past incidents and the experience under the Gotabaya Rajapaksa administration, while urging the current Government to listen to constructive Opposition input during the Budget debate. He argued that rebuilding the country is a collective parliamentary responsibility and expressed hope that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake would be open to persuasion, referencing a past discussion on sovereign bond restructuring. Opening the 2025 Budget debate for the Opposition, he questioned whether the Budget reflected the Government’s own political-economic programme or continuity with the Treasury-led framework of the previous administration, contrasting it with Dr. N.M. Perera’s ideologically clear 1970 Budget. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva commented on the first Budget presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as Minister of Finance, acknowledging the Government’s large parliamentary majority and its ability to pass the Budget. He argued that the JVP-led Government has not been able to deliver on its promises to the public and therefore cannot meet the demands he has raised in relation to the Budget. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Chief Government Whip stated that the Government would respond within a few days. He also informed the Member that power was currently available. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake questioned why a Minister could not respond to a matter raised under Standing Order 27(2) despite the required advance notice being given. He described the reported nationwide blackout, allegedly caused by a monkey, as a serious issue with national and international attention, and raised related concerns about the handling of solar and wind power generation. He asked that an answer be provided the following day or soon thereafter. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), the Chief Government Whip stated that a Minister may respond to a nationally important matter on the same day or within two to three days after obtaining information. He informed the House that the relevant Minister would provide an answer within the week. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake invoked Standing Order 27(2) to request an immediate answer, noting uncertainty about when a later response would be provided. He also called for greater discipline in handling such matters. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Chief Government Whip stated that the Minister of Energy would respond to the relevant question within the week. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly observed that the Minister may find it difficult to provide a personal answer to the matter under discussion. No specific policy position, proposal, or request was developed in the recorded intervention. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Chief Government Whip stated that an answer would be provided to the Member’s query, and that the Minister of Energy would respond within the week. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake remarked that even in the second round of proceedings, the question or issue raised appeared unlikely to receive an answer. Question by Private Notice: Recent Islandwide Power Outage Read →