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- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly indicated difficulty proceeding in the current language and said he would try to continue, otherwise he would speak in Sinhala. He sought permission or confirmation from the Chair to do so. Procedural: Privilege Questions and Sitting Time Motion Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly stated that he is more comfortable speaking in Tamil and indicated a request to proceed in that language. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or proposal was raised in the quoted remarks. Procedural: Privilege Questions and Sitting Time Motion Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a matter concerning an alleged violation of a Member of Parliament’s right to travel from Jaffna to Colombo. He indicated the seriousness of the issue and requested to continue his remarks in Tamil. Procedural: Privilege Questions and Sitting Time Motion Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar asked for the total number, likely in reference to a figure under discussion in the debate. No substantive argument or policy proposal is provided in the excerpt beyond the request for the total. Oral Question: UDA Housing Units and Deed Distribution (Q.295/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing to provide details of housing units in multi-storey flat complexes built by the Urban Development Authority in the Colombo District since 2010, broken down by complex and Divisional Secretary’s Division. He requested the number of units for which deeds have already been granted and asked whether and when deeds will be issued for units still without deeds, or the reasons if no action will be taken. Oral Question: UDA Housing Units and Deed Distribution (Q.295/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Speaker for an opportunity to speak on the matter under discussion, stating that he had something to add. Oral Question: People's Bank - Corporate Governance and Operations (Q.294/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested a brief clarification from the Chair. No substantive policy point, proposal, or legislative issue was raised in the excerpt provided. Oral Question: People's Bank - Corporate Governance and Operations (Q.294/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera questioned the adequacy of the stakeholder consultation process for proposed reforms to the 2024 electricity-related Act, noting concerns about its principles, economic and national security implications, and limits on consumer protection under the Public Utilities Commission. He asked the Minister whether sufficient time and a formal process would be provided for MPs, engineering and electricity-sector experts, and other stakeholders to submit views, given that invitations and public notice had so far been limited. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Electricity Act Amendments (Q.293/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody said the Bill was drafted after policy positions were developed through a committee process and incorporates several issues raised by the Member, including a holding company. He stated that the draft seeks to amend an Act already passed by Parliament and invited further amendments within the remaining time, emphasizing openness to Members’ views and guidance. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Electricity Act Amendments (Q.293/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the question raised required accurate data and technical preparation before a response could be given. She requested two weeks to obtain the necessary information and undertook to provide a definite response thereafter. Oral Question: Export Growth and Economic Competitiveness (Q.292/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that she would provide a response in two weeks and concluded her remarks with thanks. Oral Question: Export Growth and Economic Competitiveness (Q.292/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly asked when a pending matter or question would be answered. The intervention sought clarification on the timing of a response in the parliamentary proceedings. Oral Question: Export Growth and Economic Competitiveness (Q.292/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary A request was made for additional time to answer a parliamentary question due to the need to collect data from multiple Ministries. The response indicated that not all required information had been received and that a full answer would be provided once the data is available. Oral Question: Export Growth and Economic Competitiveness (Q.292/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Coconut Production Decline (Q.290/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna presented three public petitions from individuals in Godakawela, Colombo, and Gonapola Junction. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions for consideration. Petitions: Three Petitions Presented Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake presented three petitions to Parliament from constituents in Panadura, Ambalantota, and Kandy. The petitions were submitted on behalf of Mrs. B.D.D. Perera, Mr. Dadallage Munidasa Mendis, and Mr. R.U.M. Sarath Rajakaruna. Petitions: Three Petitions Presented Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development JJB AI summary The Minister requested that an Order under the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003, previously referred to his Ministry’s Consultative Committee, also be referred to the Committee on Public Finance because it contains fees in its Second Schedule. He cited the Committee on Parliamentary Business decision of 9 May 2024 as the procedural basis, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Tabling of Reports and Orders Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary Presented the 2016 Annual Report of the Central Cultural Fund on behalf of the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. He moved that the report be referred to the relevant Consultative Committee, and the House agreed. Papers: Tabling of Reports and Orders Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj - Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Women and Child Affairs presented, under Standing Order 119(4), the report on observations and actions taken concerning the Department of Probation and Child Care Services, based on the Committee on Public Accounts report. She moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Tabling of Reports and Orders Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration presented the 2023 Annual Reports of the Rehabilitation Authority and the Complex Litigation Management Board of the Supreme Court. He moved that both reports be referred to the Consultative Committee on the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Tabling of Reports and Orders Read →