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 A petition from Mr. M.M. Wimalarathna of Mahagedara, Mahulpotta, Bandarawela was tabled for the attention of Parliament. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Tabled Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment presented the 2022 Annual Report of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau. He moved that the report be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Environment, and the House agreed. Papers: Ministerial Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 7 February 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister presented, under Standing Order 119(4), the Report on Observations and Actions Taken regarding matters concerning the Department of Prisons, the Debt Conciliation Board, and the National Authority for the Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses, following issues raised in the Committee on Public Accounts report. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Ministerial Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 7 February 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih AI summary A Question of Privilege raised by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna on 23 January 2025 regarding non-allocation of speaking time may be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Members were informed of special security arrangements for the 2025 Budget Speech on 17 February, including inspections of Parliament premises, restricted gallery access for invited guests, parking and entry controls, and special traffic measures. Cooperation of all Members was requested, and the presented papers were agreed to. Announcements: Privilege Question on Non-Allocation of Speaking Time Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake formally moved the adjournment of Parliament. The presiding member put the adjournment question to the House. Adjournment and Questions at Adjournment Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper sought clarification from the Minister on an application form that appeared to permit individual applications despite the Minister’s statement that applications must be made by groups of producers in a given area. He asked the Minister to confirm the correct eligibility and verification process. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Dharmapriya Dissanayake defended the NPP Government against Opposition criticism, saying it had passed important laws within two months in office and would maintain order and dignity in Parliament. Addressing the regulations under the Intellectual Property Act, he argued that the framework is important for protecting creative works by artists, scholars and authors, and for strengthening Sri Lankan brands in global trade. He cited Ceylon Tea, cashew, coconut, palmyrah and kithul products as examples of goods that could be developed, branded and protected through intellectual property measures. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage – Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports AI summary Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage challenged an unspecified claim or allegation made in the debate, calling on the relevant party to provide proof. No further policy position, proposal, or legislative matter is stated in the excerpt. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly interjected to challenge another member’s claim, asking whether that member had been in a queue. The remark appears to reference prior shortages or queue-related issues in the debate context. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri stated that he made his remark knowingly, without providing further explanation or substantive policy argument in the excerpt. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage – Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage, briefly challenges a preceding statement by asking whether it was made with prior knowledge. No substantive policy position, proposal, or legislative issue is raised in this intervention. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri stated that the relevant list of names was available at the Table Office and could be obtained there. He told the Minister that, to his knowledge, the Minister’s name was also on the list and suggested that he had also received the item in question. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage – Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports AI summary Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage briefly asks Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri to identify which Members of Parliament obtained the insurance cover being discussed. The intervention seeks clarification within the debate rather than advancing a substantive policy position. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage – Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed the Chair. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary No substantive speech content is provided beyond the form of address to the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, so there are no policy points, proposals, questions, or arguments to summarize. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala JJB AI summary Asoka Sapumal Ranwala’s intervention consists only of addressing the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, with no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy arguments recorded in the provided text. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC queries the time allocated to him for his speech, asking whether he had 13 minutes. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter is raised in this intervention. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe made a brief interjection, stating that “only Sri Lanka would need that.” The remark appears to respond to a preceding point in the debate, but no further policy position, proposal, or question is stated in the excerpt. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper briefly remarked that he had lost speaking time and had intended to address the subject in more depth. Referring to points made by Nalinda Jayathissa, he suggested, in a humorous aside, that those matters might be added to geographical indications as a special indicator for Sri Lankan Parliamentarians. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that allegations had been raised by another Member with purported evidence. He undertook to inquire into the matter and provide a response before the debate concluded. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Read →