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- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition sought permission from the Deputy Speaker to intervene during the proceedings. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake requested that the Leader of the Opposition withdraw a remark, stating that the comment should not be allowed to insult the Deputy Speaker. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that disrespect toward the Chair cannot be permitted, emphasizing the need to uphold parliamentary decorum and respect for presiding officers. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to disorderly conduct in the House and urged that the Leader of the Opposition either apologize to the Chair or withdraw the relevant remark. He said such behaviour should not be allowed in Parliament and warned against “thuggery” or disruptive noise in proceedings. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to the Leader of the Opposition’s conduct during a question under Standing Order 27(2), arguing that he had departed from the notified question and improperly directed an additional question to the Prime Minister. He asked the Deputy Speaker to require the Leader of the Opposition to withdraw the remark telling the Chair not to “jump in the middle,” describing it as unacceptable in the context of rising tensions in the House. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested one minute to speak without interruption. No substantive policy point, proposal, or question was made in the quoted statement. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake requests that the referenced statement or matter also be expunged from the parliamentary record. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern about consistency in expunging unparliamentary words from the record. He noted that a word he used the previous day had been expunged after Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested it, and asked whether a word allegedly used by Jayasekara to abuse another Member would likewise be removed. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary A point of Order was raised, but no substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, as Leader of the Opposition, drew the Deputy Speaker’s attention to a point of Order being raised by Hon. Archchuna. The intervention was procedural and did not advance a substantive argument or policy proposal. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna’s recorded intervention consists only of addressing the Deputy Speaker, with no substantive remarks, questions, proposals, or policy arguments included in the provided text. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake instructed that the matter should be brought forward through the proper procedural channel. No further substantive argument or proposal was made in the statement. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya asked the Member to submit the matters as questions through the proper parliamentary procedure. She stated that a detailed answer would be provided once submitted accordingly. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked the Prime Minister, in her capacity as Education Minister, to clarify the basis on which the Open University of Sri Lanka and General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University are designated as State universities. He sought this clarification in relation to recognition of their qualifications for purposes such as admission to Sri Lanka Law College. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara urged the Deputy Speaker to conduct proceedings strictly according to the Standing Orders. He objected to the Leader of the House advising or influencing the Chair on procedure. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested one minute of speaking time to pose a question to the Hon. Prime Minister. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha objected to the Leader of the House speaking on matters he considered to be under the Deputy Speaker’s authority. He questioned the Leader’s role, stating that Parliament should not be treated like a court and asking whether he was acting as a court sergeant. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha raised a procedural point by invoking a Standing Order, but the intervention was interrupted before any substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 6 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the Prime Minister’s characterization of the Open University as a State university. He sought clarification on the basis for that classification. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →