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. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the 2018 Annual Report of the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation. He moved that the report be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Papers: Auditor-General Reports and Ministerial Orders Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa tabled Finance Commission recommendations for 2025 and an order under the Fiscal Management (Responsibility) Act, moving that they be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, which the House agreed to. He also laid orders relating to the establishment of the Department of Public Health and Family Medicine at the University of Moratuwa under the Universities Act and a customs import duty schedule under the Customs Ordinance, which were ordered to lie upon the Table. Tabling of Papers: Auditor-General Reports and Ministerial Orders Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister moved that the Report be printed. The House agreed to the motion, and the Report was ordered to be printed. Tabling of Papers: Auditor-General Reports and Ministerial Orders Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, briefly thanked the Chair or House. No substantive policy issue, proposal, question, or demand was raised. Parliament Opening and Announcements Read →
- 14 February 2025 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa asked for clarification on the scheduling of Ministerial Consultative Committees following the Speaker’s announcement of the Supreme Court determination on the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill. He requested a mechanism to ensure Members receive and review the determination before attending the committees, noting the likely time lag in printing and asking whether the committees would proceed that day and at what time. Parliament Opening and Announcements Read →
- 14 February 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament was summoned under Standing Order 16 at the request of the Prime Minister, with the relevant Extraordinary Gazette notification read to the House. The Speaker announced the Supreme Court’s determination on the “Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions)” Bill, noting that a majority of the three-judge bench found the Bill, particularly Clauses 2 and 3, inconsistent with Article 12(1) of the Constitution and requiring a special majority under Article 84(2), while one judge held it could be passed by a simple majority. He ordered the full determination to be printed in the Official Report. Parliament Opening and Announcements Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper seconded the Adjournment Motion on Sri Lanka Cricket, linking recent on-field disappointments, including losses to Australia and the Women’s Under-19 team’s failure to reach the semi-finals, to public concerns about corruption in cricket administration. He argued that delays in implementing earlier anti-corruption measures have allowed the same group to attempt to regain control through the forthcoming SLC election, and urged that the matter be treated seriously. Adjournment Debate: Sri Lanka Cricket Development and Anti-Corruption Measures Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi moved an Adjournment Motion calling for urgent reforms to Sri Lanka Cricket amid concerns over poor international performance, audit findings of fraud and corruption, and the pending SLC election. He argued that the 2024 sports regulations enabling extended office terms were not approved by Parliament under the Sports Law and urged the Minister to suspend them, act on the Chitrasiri Committee proposals, and establish a transparent administrative framework. He also raised concerns over recent SLC constitutional changes affecting voting rights and warned that, without intervention, the same allegedly corrupt administration could regain control. Adjournment Debate: Sri Lanka Cricket Development and Anti-Corruption Measures Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa – Minister of Health and Mass Media AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. The Presiding Member then put the question before the House. Adjournment Debate: Sri Lanka Cricket Development and Anti-Corruption Measures Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe said he had warned former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa against the compulsory cremation of Muslim COVID-19 victims and called for a Parliamentary Select Committee to ensure such injustices do not recur. He expressed concern that the requested list of COVID-19 deceased persons whose remains were cremated had not been tabled, unlike other compensation-related lists. He also highlighted the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress’s role in reducing the parliamentary representation threshold to 5 per cent and sought cooperation and respect for Muslim community leaders, while noting a pending court matter over an event in Addalaichenai. Private Members' Motion 6: Select Committee to Investigate COVID-19 Cremation Decisions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake thanked Members across Government and Opposition for supporting his proposal, stating that its purpose was implementation rather than further discussion. He emphasized restoring public trust and dignity in Parliament and elected representatives, and called for the Tenth Parliament to act jointly beyond party lines. He supported the Prime Minister’s remarks and urged cooperation toward fiscal discipline, institutional reform, and a new political direction, invoking Singapore as a comparative model. Private Members' Motion 5: Abolishing the Pension Scheme of Members of Parliament Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi supported the Motion to abolish a policy-based privilege for public representatives, arguing that public anger stems from broader economic hardship and the misuse of public wealth rather than the loss of pensions alone. He said similar proposals had been made by his movement in 2001 and 2018, rejecting claims that they were motivated by personal benefit. He urged Parliament to implement the reform as part of changing the political culture and noted that the Government agreed such measures should have been taken earlier. Private Members' Motion 5: Abolishing the Pension Scheme of Members of Parliament Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara supported the Motion while arguing that claims of selfless service by MPs are hypocritical if salaries are routed through party accounts before members receive payments, and he urged either abolishing pensions or ending such salary arrangements. He defended the need for reasonable parliamentary facilities and dignity for MPs, while opposing excessive privileges and dismissing minor public claims such as meal deductions. He also called for proper investigations into the Lasantha Wickrematunge murder, saying officials now in authority should proceed with cases rather than blame the Attorney-General or use public lists to divert attention. Private Members' Motion 5: Abolishing the Pension Scheme of Members of Parliament Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake supported the Motion to abolish MPs’ privileges and pensions, stating that people’s representatives should serve without such benefits. He noted that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had initiated legal steps to reduce or abolish privileges for MPs, the President and Ministers, and that a committee chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Chitrasiri had recommended such reforms. He urged that the Motion be enacted into law and said the Government agreed with the Opposition Member Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s proposal. Private Members' Motion 5: Abolishing the Pension Scheme of Members of Parliament Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake JJB AI summary R. M. Gamini Rathnayake addressed the Private Member’s Motion on abolishing MPs’ pensions, stating that although the issue has been debated repeatedly, implementation has not occurred. He said the Government is prepared to support and pass the Motion if it is brought in good faith, while providing figures on current pension payments: 330 retired MPs, 182 spouses and seven dependants receive pensions, with about Rs. 35 million paid monthly and Rs. 150 million allocated for January-April 2025. He traced the pension scheme to a 1976 decision and said the current Parliament reflects a new political culture opposed to perks and privileges. Private Members' Motion 5: Abolishing the Pension Scheme of Members of Parliament Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Seconding the Motion on MPs’ pensions, M. Nizam Kariapper said any change appeared to apply prospectively and urged Members to prioritize fulfilling obligations to ensure justice before retirement. He focused on the unresolved Lasantha Wickrematunge murder case, arguing that the Attorney-General’s advice not to proceed was based on insufficient evidence from the CID and should not be used to shift blame to the AG. He called on the Government and investigative authorities to pursue those withholding information, consider state-witness options or prosecutions, and ensure accountability in the case. Private Members' Motion 5: Abolishing the Pension Scheme of Members of Parliament Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake moved a Motion to abolish the pension scheme for Members of Parliament with immediate effect, arguing that it is viewed by voters as an unfair privilege and has contributed to declining public trust in Parliament. He said the proposal should apply prospectively, not retroactively, and framed it as part of creating a new political culture focused on public service rather than personal benefit. He noted that 215 former MPs currently receive pensions and said misconceptions about parliamentary benefits, including pensions, housing, salaries and vehicles, should be corrected through transparent action. Private Members' Motion 5: Abolishing the Pension Scheme of Members of Parliament Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary A procedural motion was moved proposing that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Chanaka Madugoda assumed it. Private Members' Motion 4: Appointment of Labour Welfare Officers Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi stated that his earlier Motion was intended to show Opposition support for a Government proposal, but said it had been suppressed or arbitrarily blocked despite not being discussed in Committee. He requested the Deputy Speaker to look into the matter, expressed displeasure over the handling of the Motion, and then proceeded to the Motion scheduled for the day. Private Members' Motion 1: Acquisition of Estate Roads to the Government Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake corrected the procedural reference, stating that Standing Order 528 applies to Private Members’ Bills, while the House was dealing with Private Members’ Motions under Standing Order 16. Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment Read →