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- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri argued that Private Members’ Motions fall under Standing Order 16, not the provisions governing Private Members’ Bills, and said the Member’s Motion should therefore receive priority. He noted that although the Committee on Parliamentary Business controls the Order Paper, the reported absence of discussion by the Leader of the House and Opposition Chief Whip was a serious matter requiring the Speaker’s attention. He suggested the situation raised suspicion that the Government was seeking to avoid a Motion concerning former Presidents. Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary As Chief Opposition Whip, Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the matter under discussion had not been raised at the Committee on Parliamentary Business. Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the matter raised had not been discussed in the Committee on Parliamentary Business and that the Government side was not involved in it. He requested the Deputy Speaker to obtain clarification from the Parliamentary Secretariat and provide a response, adding that the two sides could discuss the issue together. Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi raised a procedural objection that his first Private Member’s Motion, concerning reductions to MPs’ pensions and perks of MPs and former Presidents, had been removed from the Order Paper despite being submitted first. He said the Table Office indicated such decisions are for the Committee on Parliamentary Business, but he had been informed no such decision was taken, and requested clarification on who removed the Motion. He asked that his entitlement as a Member to move the Motion be respected and sought permission to present that Motion instead of the one listed. Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Moved an amendment to the Motion on the Order Paper to change the scheduled time from 9.45 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. The House agreed to the amendment. Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary The Leader of the House moved that proceedings on Items 1 to 6 of the Order Paper be exempted from Standing Order 24(2). The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran ITAK AI summary Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran reminded the House that he had previously raised the issue of the Kalmunai North Divisional Secretariat on 22 January and that the Deputy Minister had undertaken to provide a response during the current week. He requested the Prime Minister to ensure that the promised answer is given in Parliament or, alternatively, that a discussion is arranged on the matter. Ministerial Statements on Justice Department, Foreign Employment, and Hydrated Lime Importation Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem questioned the Attorney-General’s Department’s reported decision to enter a nolle prosequi in a high-profile case, citing concerns that the reason given regarding an identification parade lapse was inadequate. He referred to the Government’s manifesto commitment to establish an independent Prosecutor’s Office and alleged that prosecutorial discretion may be used for political or extraneous purposes, while noting staffing constraints in the Department. On behalf of the Opposition, he gave notice seeking a full-day parliamentary debate on the matter, subject to agreement by the Committee on Parliamentary Business. Ministerial Statements on Justice Department, Foreign Employment, and Hydrated Lime Importation Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary G.G. Ponnambalam briefly indicated that he had one additional matter to raise before the Deputy Speaker. No substantive issue, proposal, or demand was stated in the excerpt provided. Ministerial Statements on Justice Department, Foreign Employment, and Hydrated Lime Importation Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem briefly sought permission from the Deputy Speaker to intervene in the proceedings. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded statement. Ministerial Statements on Justice Department, Foreign Employment, and Hydrated Lime Importation Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam’s intervention consisted only of addressing the Deputy Speaker and did not include any substantive argument, question, proposal, or reference to legislation or policy. Ministerial Statements on Justice Department, Foreign Employment, and Hydrated Lime Importation Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem posed his second supplementary question. No substantive issue, proposal, or context is included in the provided excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence acknowledged the supplementary question and said the points raised had been noted. He requested time to refer the matter to the relevant consultative authorities and undertook to respond later. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake objected that the Deputy Minister’s response did not answer his question on deposit rates, instead referring to lending rates for senior citizens’ medical expenditure. He demanded a proper answer, arguing that the requested information was directly relevant to his parliamentary question. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri invoked Standing Order 92(2)(a) to assert that any Member may raise a procedural question when a division is not in progress. He argued that the Standing Orders apply equally to Government and Opposition Members, and criticised a Minister for allegedly using procedural rules to conceal an inability to manage parliamentary business. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly requested the Deputy Speaker’s permission to correct a matter in the proceedings. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or debate point was raised in the excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka challenged the Government’s handling of a question on paddy prices, referring to Standing Order 92(2)(a) but emphasizing that the substantive issue was more important than procedure. He said the Deputy Minister, who had stated that Rs. 150 per kilo should be paid for paddy, was evading the question, and urged the Government to provide an answer on what he described as an urgent issue affecting farmers. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri asked the Deputy Speaker to allow him an opportunity to proceed, stating that he had already read the relevant material. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake asked Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka to read the relevant provisions on supplementary questions under Standing Orders 92(2)(a), 92(2)(b), or 33. He requested that only the Standing Orders be read, without accompanying speeches or commentary. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri remarked to the Deputy Speaker that another member was reading from an old book. The intervention was brief and did not raise a substantive policy or legislative point. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Read →