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- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam requested a Division on the motion to extend the Emergency Regulations. The statement was made procedurally at the relevant stage of the vote, followed by the sounding of the Division Bell. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved approval of Defence Ministry regulations under the Navy Act and Air Force Act, both published in Gazette Extraordinary Nos. 2423/35 and 2423/36 of 15 February 2025 and laid before Parliament on 17 March 2026; both motions were agreed to. He also moved approval of a Presidential Proclamation under the Public Security Ordinance bringing Part II of the Ordinance into operation islandwide from 28 March 2026, after which the question was proposed. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law – Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said the debate concerned approval of regulations under the Army, Navy and Air Force Acts, the President’s Proclamation under the Public Security Ordinance, and a Resolution under the Essential Public Services Act, rather than the Easter attacks. He argued that the extension of Emergency Regulations for one month was needed to continue post-Cyclone Ditva relief, rehabilitation, and essential service distribution, and stated that these powers had been used for disaster response rather than suppression. He also outlined government relief measures, including housing and bereavement compensation, targeted welfare payments, fuel support for fishermen, fertilizer increases, and temporary absorption of electricity cost increases, while linking current fuel and gas pressures to Middle East tensions and global supply disruptions. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar clarified that, as Chair, he had verbally instructed the Committee Secretary two weeks earlier to obtain information from Lanka Coal Company on its tender procedures, but the company had not been invited due to an oversight. He stated that a letter dated 2026.04.02 requesting the information had been sent and was tabled, and that when company representatives attended after being contacted, they declined to speak and the matter was not discussed. He rejected the accuracy of another Member’s claims on the issue. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary S.M. Marikkar sought a brief clarification after his name was mentioned, stating that in his capacity as Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development he had summoned an entity affiliated with the Ceylon Electricity Board. The remarks were procedural and aimed at clarifying his role in that committee matter. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Raising a point of order under Standing Order 92(2)(a), Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna noted that such interventions are limited to one minute. He objected that Members were speaking for extended periods, alleging a breach of the Standing Orders. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided extract. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana raised a point under Standing Order 92(2)(b) regarding the conduct of Committee proceedings. He alleged that the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development had summoned officials from entities not listed on its agenda, including the coal company and Lakvijaya Power Station, and argued that this was contrary to parliamentary practice. He requested an immediate investigation by the Speaker to protect the independence and proper procedure of committees. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake opened his allotted 15-minute speaking time by addressing the Deputy Chairperson of Committees. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was raised in the provided excerpt. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to limitations on Opposition speaking time, claiming Government Members receive more opportunity to speak, and asked the Chair to allow him to complete his remarks. He also requested that unparliamentary words be expunged from the record and rejected outside individuals, including those associated with Cinnamon Life, giving “character certificates” to Members. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised points of order under several Standing Orders, objecting to Deputy Minister Watagala naming him and asking that the reference be expunged if it cannot be substantiated, offering to provide a recording. He also referred to alleged threats to the Chair under Standing Order 77, arguing that while the Speaker may name a Member, any punishment must be properly moved by the Leader of the House, not attributed to the Chair. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody responded to concerns about a delay in a USD 5,000 payment linked to a coal procurement process, stating that USD 5,000 was deposited on 18 August 2025 but appeared as USD 4,980 due to exchange rate application, with the USD 20 balance paid on 22 August. He said the Cabinet Appointed Tender Board had already confirmed the supplier’s qualification in writing on 14 August, and that the requirement was to pay before the next bidding, not before award. He maintained that the payment and registration conditions had been met and noted that COPE could further examine the matter. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Moved procedural motions on behalf of the Leader of the House to exempt specified Order Paper items from Standing Order 27 and to set the day’s sitting hours from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. with the relevant adjournment arrangements. He also moved to extend, until 21 July 2026, the reporting deadline of the Special Select Committee examining the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection. He then moved the main business items relating to regulations under the Army, Navy and Air Force Acts and resolutions under the Public Security Ordinance and Essential Public Services Act. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was recorded in the excerpt. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that the Leader of the Opposition was wasting time and referred to his answer to Question 6 as explaining how the supplier had qualified. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that the matter was a waste of time and referred Members to his answer to Question 6, saying it clearly explained how the supplier had qualified. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody noted that the original question contained 15 sub-questions and that four additional sub-questions had been added. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →