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- 24 January 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved to suspend Standing Order 111 of Parliament until 14 February 2025, notwithstanding the resolution agreed to on 3 December 2024. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Standing Order Suspensions and Sitting Hours Motions Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi tabled the Committee on Public Accounts report concerning observations and actions taken on the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and its institutions, under Standing Order 119(4). He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Papers and Reports Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa tabled, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, a report under Standing Order 119(4) concerning observations and actions taken relating to that Ministry and its institutions. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Papers and Reports Read →
- 24 January 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Leader of the House presented the 2023 Performance Report of the Sri Lanka Railways Department and the 2023 Annual Report of Jaya Container Terminals Ltd. He moved that the reports be referred to the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Papers and Reports Read →
- 24 January 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament that, in addition to two petitions announced on 23 January 2025, he had received copies of two further petitions filed in the Supreme Court under Article 121(1) of the Constitution. The petitions challenge or relate to the “Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions)” Bill. Parliament Opening and Announcements Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Muneer Mulaffer JJB AI summary Hon. Muneer Mulaffer addressed the Adjournment debate on Rohingya refugees, noting previous arrivals and departures from Sri Lanka and the current group that entered on 19 December. He said the Government was following lawful procedures to verify health status, nationality, and purpose while providing necessary assistance, and argued that the issue should not be politicized or viewed through ethnic or religious lines. He affirmed that the Government would act humanely and in line with international obligations, while criticizing opposition claims that the Government was being inhumane. Adjournment Motion: Ensuring Protection for Rohingya Refugees in Sri Lanka Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper asked the Presiding Member how much speaking time remained for Hon. Imran Maharoof. Adjournment Motion: Ensuring Protection for Rohingya Refugees in Sri Lanka Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem noted that the Minister’s reply had exceeded the allotted time by 19 minutes and requested that, as in previous instances, 20 minutes be added to the Adjournment Debate. Adjournment Motion: Ensuring Protection for Rohingya Refugees in Sri Lanka Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake formally moved that Parliament adjourn. The presiding member put the adjournment motion to the House. Adjournment Motion: Ensuring Protection for Rohingya Refugees in Sri Lanka Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved approval of the Order under section 3(3) of the Ports and Airports Development Levy Act, No. 18 of 2011, relating to the Ports and Airports Development Levy as published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2377/39 of 28 March 2024 and presented to Parliament on 7 January 2025. He noted that Cabinet approval had been granted, and the motion was agreed to. Motions: Strategic Development Projects and Ports Authority Regulations Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, for approval of regulations made under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act and published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2384/35 of 17 May 2024. He noted that the regulations had been presented on 7 January 2025 and had received Cabinet approval; the motion was put to the House and agreed to. Motions: Strategic Development Projects and Ports Authority Regulations Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, to approve a Gazette notification under the Strategic Development Projects Act relating to JJ Textiles Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. He noted that the notification, issued by the then Minister in charge of Investment Promotion and presented to Parliament on 3 December 2024, had received Cabinet approval; the motion was agreed to. Motions: Strategic Development Projects and Ports Authority Regulations Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Chrishantha Abeysena - Minister of Science and Technology JJB AI summary Minister Chrishantha Abeysena moved that Hon. Aravinda Senarath take the Chair during the proceedings. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Aravinda Senarath assumed it. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala – Minister of Parliamentary Affairs AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that the Government is prepared for debate and defended the new circular on ministerial entitlements. He said vehicle fuel allocations, adviser numbers, and other perks for Ministers and State Ministers had been reduced compared with previous practice, and clarified that the only adjustment was equalizing drivers’ overtime at 180 hours for both Ministers and State Ministers. He urged Members not to misrepresent the circular. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka stated that he wished to respond because the Hon. Prime Minister had mentioned his name. The intervention was procedural and did not include a substantive policy argument or proposal. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya – Prime Minister AI summary The Prime Minister responded to Hon. D.V. Chanaka’s claim regarding the Security Unit at Shravasti, stating that the premises had long been used by the Prime Minister’s Security Division before she assumed office. She said the Government was reducing Prime Ministerial security numbers and had instructed the remaining personnel, about 50, to vacate Shravasti by the end of the week, rejecting the allegation as false. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala – Minister of Parliamentary Affairs AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala responded to claims by Hon. D.V. Chanaka regarding a Presidential Secretary’s circular issued on the 21st, stating that ministerial perks had not been increased but reduced. He said ministerial vehicles, fuel allocations, staff numbers, driver overtime, and advisers had all been curtailed, with advisers limited to two compared to over 50 under the former administration. He clarified that the only increase was to equalize State Ministers’ drivers’ overtime with Ministers’ drivers at 180 hours, and accused the previous speaker of misleading the House. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a Point of Order, responding to remarks about a COPF meeting and stating that the matter should not be politicized. He said he had previously raised concerns about the project, that opposition to it existed from the outset, and urged the Government to ensure the relevant issues are addressed going forward, particularly in the context of flooding in the district. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne responded that concerns regarding Eravur, including water supply and effluent treatment, had been raised and explained at the COPF meeting. She said the relevant Member had not attended or conveyed concerns in advance, and urged Members to participate in such meetings or notify the Committee when agenda items affect their districts rather than raising those issues later in the Chamber. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena briefly thanked the Deputy Speaker and did not raise any substantive issue, proposal, or question. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →