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- 17 February 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Digital Economy AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Digital Economy met on 17 February 2025 with the listed Members in attendance. No substantive debate, proposal, question, or policy position is included in the provided excerpt, which records only the committee context and participants. Parliamentary Structure and Committees Read →
- 17 February 2025 Committee on Standing Orders and Rules AI summary The Committee on Standing Orders and Rules was named with Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyaaratchi Peruma as Chairman and the listed Members appointed to serve on it. The announcement records the composition of the committee responsible for matters relating to parliamentary Standing Orders and procedural rules. Parliamentary Structure and Committees Read →
- 17 February 2025 Committee on Parliamentary Business AI summary The Committee on Parliamentary Business for 17 February 2025 is listed with Hon. (Dr.) Risvi Sali as Chairman and includes nine other Members of Parliament. No substantive speech, proposal, or debate content is provided beyond the membership of the committee. Parliamentary Structure and Committees Read →
- 17 February 2025 Committee on Backbenchers AI summary The Committee on Backbenchers was constituted under the chairmanship of Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, with Hon. Gayantha Karunathilaka, Hon. Roshan Abeysinghe, Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika, Hon. K. Ilankumaran, Hon. (Dr.) Sandaruwan Madurasinghe, Hon. Hasara Liyanage, and Hon. Sri Herath named as members. The entry records the composition of the committee rather than a substantive debate contribution or policy statement. Parliamentary Structure and Committees Read →
- 17 February 2025 Committee on High Posts AI summary The Committee on High Posts listed its membership as of 17 February 2025, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne. The members named include Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya, Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, Hon. Kumara Jayakody, Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Hon. Saroja Savithri Paulraj, Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni, and Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe. Parliamentary Structure and Committees Read →
- 17 February 2025 Committee on Public Petitions AI summary The membership of the Committee on Public Petitions for the 2025-02-17 sitting was announced, chaired by Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake. The listed members included Hon. Ajith Agalawatte, Hon. Upul Kingsiri, Hon. Ajith Gihan, Hon. Gunasena, Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake, Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara, Hon. Nishantha Perera, Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Retd.) Prageeth Madhuranga, Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri, Hon. A. M. M. M. Rathwatte, Hon. Manoj Rajapakse, Hon. Ambika Samivel, and Hon. Muhammed Faisal. Parliamentary Structure and Committees Read →
- 17 February 2025 Parliament of Sri Lanka AI summary Parliamentary proceedings for 17 February 2025 are recorded in summary form, listing the composition of Standing Committees and Ministerial Consultative Committees. The record also sets out the senior officers and departments of Parliament as constituted. Parliamentary Structure and Committees Read →
- 17 February 2025 Committee on Public Enterprises AI summary The Committee on Public Enterprises was announced with Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samarawira as Chairman and the listed Members appointed to serve on it. The announcement records the composition of the Committee for the parliamentary session, rather than presenting a substantive debate, proposal, or policy argument. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 17 February 2025 Committee on Ethics and Privileges AI summary The Committee on Ethics and Privileges was appointed with Hon. Krishantha Abeyseana as Chairman and several named Members, including Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage, Hon. Sunil Watagala, Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama, Hon. Krishnan Kaleichelvi, Hon. Sarath Kumara, and Hon. Thushari Jayasinghe. The entry records the composition of the Committee rather than a substantive debate or policy argument. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 17 February 2025 House Committee AI summary The House Committee was constituted on 17 February 2025 with Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne as Chairman. Its listed members are Hon. Ananda Wijepala, Hon. Gamagedara Dissanayake, Hon. M.K.M. Aslam, Hon. M.A.C.S. Chathuri Gangani, Hon. (Dr.) Sellathamby Thilakanadan, and Hon. Devananda Suraveera. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 17 February 2025 Committee on Standing Orders AI summary A Committee on Standing Orders was constituted on 17 February 2025, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne and comprising the listed Members, including Hon. (Dr.) M.S.H. Sally, Hon. Hemali Weerasekara and Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa. The record states the membership of the Committee responsible for matters relating to the Standing Orders, without setting out a substantive debate or policy argument. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 17 February 2025 Committee on Parliamentary Business AI summary The Committee on Parliamentary Business announced its membership, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne. The list includes government and opposition Members appointed to manage and coordinate parliamentary business, including scheduling and procedural matters before the House. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 17 February 2025 Select Committee AI summary The Committee of Selection for 17 February 2025 is listed, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne. Its members include representatives from multiple parties, including Hon. Bimal Ratnayake, Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, and Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam, among others. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 17 February 2025 Panel of Chairmen AI summary Parliament was informed of the members appointed to serve on the Panel of Chairmen on 17 February 2025. The named members were Lakshman Nipunaarachchi, Imran Maharoof, Rogini Kumari Wijeratne, Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne, Prof. Sena Nanayakkara, Chanaka Madugoda, Sanjeewa Ranasinghe, Aravinda Senarath, and Kidnan Selvaraj. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 17 February 2025 Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka AI summary The Government presented the composition of the executive as of 17 February 2025, identifying President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s ministerial portfolios and listing Cabinet Ministers and State Ministers with their assigned subjects. The statement sets out the allocation of responsibilities across key areas including finance, defence, education, health, agriculture, foreign affairs, infrastructure, public administration, justice, environment, social security, and digital economy. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 17 February 2025 Members of Parliament AI summary Several Members of Parliament were listed in relation to the sitting of 17 February 2025, representing districts and the National List across government and opposition benches. The entry appears to record attendance or membership details rather than a substantive debate contribution, with no specific argument, proposal, question, or legislative position attributed to an individual speaker. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 17 February 2025 Principal Contents AI summary Parliament’s proceedings on 17 February 2025 included the presentation of Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports, continuation of the Second Reading debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2025, and adjournment of that debate. The Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill was subsequently taken up, read a second and third time, and passed. Opening and Papers Presented Read →
- 14 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament adjourned at 9.55 a.m. until 10.30 a.m. on Monday, 17th February 2025, pursuant to a resolution adopted that day. Adjournment Read →
- 14 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that he expected the relevant Minister or the Ceylon Electricity Board to respond to the matter raised concerning “Baws.” Adjournment Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Read →