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- 14 February 2025 Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala seconded the motion under consideration. The question was then put to the House and agreed to. Motion: Privilege Matter Referral to Ethics Committee Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka moved that the privilege matter raised in Parliament on 23 January 2025 by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanaathan Arulsana MP be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The motion was presented under Standing Order 118 of Parliament. Motion: Privilege Matter Referral to Ethics Committee Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri objected that remarks were being directed only toward the Leader of the House rather than addressing the wider chamber. The intervention appears to be a procedural criticism about the manner of debate. Motion: Privilege Matter Referral to Ethics Committee Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri criticized the Chair for not exercising the powers available under Standing Order 139, alleging that the Chair was deferring to the Leader of the House. Part of the remarks was expunged by order of the Chair. Motion: Privilege Matter Referral to Ethics Committee Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri stated that he was attempting to read out relevant information and suggested that the presiding authority or members were not fully aware of their powers. The intervention appears to have been made to draw attention to those powers during the proceedings. Motion: Privilege Matter Referral to Ethics Committee Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order, objecting to the presiding approach of directing attention solely to the Leader of the House. He requested that he be allowed to present his procedural point. Motion: Privilege Matter Referral to Ethics Committee Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the provided speech excerpt. Motion: Privilege Matter Referral to Ethics Committee Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that Parliament adjourn at the end of the sitting until 10.30 a.m. on Monday, 17 February 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Motions at Commencement of Public Business Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Moved a procedural motion to extend the scope of Ministerial Consultative Committees until 28 February 2025, notwithstanding earlier parliamentary motions. The motion allows the Committees to examine not only Bills under Article 152 of the Constitution but also other Bills or Agreements, institutional Annual and Performance Reports, and matters referred by Parliament, other Committees, or Ministers within their mandates. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Motions at Commencement of Public Business Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Moved a procedural motion to temporarily amend Standing Order 50(2) by substituting “Ministerial Consultative Committees” for “Sectoral Oversight Committees,” notwithstanding prior motions of 03 December 2024 and 24 January 2025. The amendment was to remain in force until 28 February 2025, and the House agreed to the motion. Motions at Commencement of Public Business Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara sought the Speaker’s permission to make a submission before the House was adjourned. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was stated in the excerpt provided. Motions at Commencement of Public Business Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that points of order cannot be raised while a motion is being moved or while any Member is speaking. He emphasized that Standing Orders should be applied properly during parliamentary proceedings. Motions at Commencement of Public Business Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Motions at Commencement of Public Business Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, as Leader of the House, formally introduced or moved to the second motion on the Order Paper. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy detail is contained in the excerpt provided. Motions at Commencement of Public Business Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to suspend Standing Order 111 until 28 February 2025, overriding relevant motions passed on 3 December 2024 and 24 January 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Motions at Commencement of Public Business Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order, but the provided excerpt does not include the substance of the intervention or any specific issue raised. Points of Order and Procedural Matters: Supreme Court Determination and Parliamentary Procedures Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns about international discussions on USAID transactions relating to Sri Lanka and referred to a letter from Hon. Namal Rajapaksa requesting a Special Committee. He urged that, since the Prime Minister’s name had also been mentioned, the matter should be addressed formally and asked the Speaker what action would be taken, including whether such a committee would be appointed. Points of Order and Procedural Matters: Supreme Court Determination and Parliamentary Procedures Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the excerpt provided. Points of Order and Procedural Matters: Supreme Court Determination and Parliamentary Procedures Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Points of Order and Procedural Matters: Supreme Court Determination and Parliamentary Procedures Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was included in the recorded statement. Points of Order and Procedural Matters: Supreme Court Determination and Parliamentary Procedures Read →