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 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to Question No. 4 (247/2024) concerning expert resource persons for the publication on Provisional Clinical Practice Guidelines on COVID-19. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question No. 3 (133/2024): Justice and National Integration Matter Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. Chitral Pranandu. No substantive details of the question or related issue were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question No. 3 (133/2024): Justice and National Integration Matter Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa informed a Member that the main question and one supplementary had already been asked, and directed that the second supplementary question be asked when the relevant Minister is present. He stated that the Member’s current turn was over except for the remaining supplementary question. Oral Question No. 1 (98/2024): Sale of Petroleum by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara queried whether the relevant Minister was present, stating that the line Minister would be best placed to answer the matter. He indicated that, if the Minister was unavailable, the question would be raised on another day. Oral Question No. 1 (98/2024): Sale of Petroleum by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Jagath Manuwarna JJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Manuwarna presented three public petitions from residents of Digana and Thalatuoya. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage JJB AI summary A petition from W.W. Thamarasiri of “Nisal”, Pallawela, Dadalla, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Ajith Agalakada JJB AI summary A petition from H.P.V. Quintus George of Hulandawa West, Marawa, Monaragala was presented for consideration. Petitions Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB AI summary Accepted twelve public petitions from individuals in Tangalle, Beliatta, Ambalantota, Dickwella, Barawakumbuka, Matara, Julampitiya, Nakulugamuwa, and Hakuruwela. The intervention was a procedural presentation of petitions to Parliament, with no substantive policy argument or request stated beyond their acceptance. Petitions Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of National Integration JJB AI summary Hon. Muneer Mulaffer informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from S.A.M. Nilam of Ogodapola, Kahatowita. Petitions Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Rathna Gamage - Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Hon. Rathna Gamage, Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, formally presented twelve public petitions to Parliament. The petitions were submitted by individuals from areas including Akmeemana, Galle, Imaduwa, Nuwara Eliya, Ahangama, Unawatuna and Kalutara. Petitions Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar tabled the reports of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources concerning the 2021 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (Fisheries Harbours) and the 2023 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. The reports were ordered to lie upon the Table. Tabling of Annual Reports and Ministerial Consultative Committee Referrals Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2023 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Government Information and moved that it be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Mass Media, which was agreed to. On behalf of the Minister of Industries and Enterprise Development, he also presented the 2022 Annual Report of the Lanka Industrial Development Board and moved its referral to the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, which was likewise agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports and Ministerial Consultative Committee Referrals Read →
- 18 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya presented the 2022 Annual Report of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka to Parliament. She moved that the report be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Annual Reports and Ministerial Consultative Committee Referrals Read →
- 17 February 2025 Publication Information AI summary Hansard Reports are available for purchase from the Government Publications Bureau at the Department of Government Information in Colombo. This report can also be downloaded from the Parliament website and was printed by the Department of Government Printing, Sri Lanka. Adjournment Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary A Division was called on the Third Reading of the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill. The electronic vote recorded 156 votes in favour, with no votes against or abstentions, and the Bill was passed without amendment by a special majority. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Third Reading and Division Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary Moved that the Bill be read a Third time. Also sought leave to correct typographical, printing, grammatical and numerical errors in the Sinhala, Tamil and English texts and to make consequential amendments. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Third Reading and Division Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary A Division was called on the Second Reading of the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill. The Bill was passed by a special majority, with 187 Ayes recorded, no Noes and no Abstentions, and was referred to a Committee of the whole Parliament. The Committee considered the Bill clause by clause and reported it without amendment. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Third Reading and Division Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a procedural objection, stating that once a Division has been called, Members may no longer make speeches. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Third Reading and Division Read →
- 17 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 and Chief Government Whip formally requested a Division, calling for a recorded vote or division of the House on the matter before Parliament. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Third Reading and Division Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister said the Bill already addresses concerns raised about refunding election deposits by providing for repayment to the person who made the deposit upon production of the receipt. He emphasized that Parliament is only introducing amendments to enable fresh nominations, while the Election Commission is responsible for fixing the election date. He argued that without the Bill, local government elections would have to proceed on 2023 nominations, creating serious issues, and said all party leaders had agreed on the need for fresh nominations. He urged Opposition support for passing the Bill, describing the vote as historic because a single party held more than a two-thirds majority. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →