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- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra ceded her second supplementary question to Hon. Najith Indika. Oral Question: IMF-related Economic Measures and Vehicle Imports Policy Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera briefly indicated that he was raising a question in Parliament. No further details of the question or related subject matter were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question: Family Medicine Specialist Training Stream Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Clarified to the Minister that he had not personally alleged that one million metric tons was missing, but had only relayed information that had been stated to him. Committee Report: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 Read →
- 23 January 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Parliament was informed that two petitions challenging the “Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions)” Bill had been received by the Speaker under Article 121(1) of the Constitution. The Speaker also announced a Thai Pongal ceremony at the Parliamentary Complex on 24 January 2025, a meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business on 23 January at 1.00 p.m., and that the Public Finance Committee report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Parliament Opening and Announcements Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi formally proposed that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair during proceedings. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs stated that he would look into the matter raised by the Member and report back to the House. He clarified that the matter referred to was the incident in Paranthan. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri said the Opposition’s criticism of the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme was intended to ensure it was implemented properly, not to obstruct the Government. He called for practical, sustainable systems, citing his experience as Bandarawela Mayor with waste segregation, composting, collection schedules and public participation, and said the Opposition would support such measures. He also urged the Government to hold local government elections, act on promises to recover stolen assets and prosecute corruption, and avoid publicity exercises and smear campaigns. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda expressed support for the Clean Sri Lanka programme, arguing that past Governments had also contributed to public cleanliness and urban improvement, citing Colombo’s transformation under former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and measures against public smoking, posters and betel stains. He urged the Government to build consensus, reduce blame over past administrations, and use Parliament itself as an example of “clean” conduct, including reconsidering parliamentary privilege for statements made without legal consequence. He said the Opposition was ready to contribute proposals, but criticized the Government for allegedly targeting former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and warned against allowing such actions to create wider public resentment. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi urged the Minister to intervene in the Sri Lanka Cricket election process, warning that allowing it to proceed would enable alleged manipulation by the existing administration. Citing fraud identified by the Auditor General, he called for the Minister or the President to use available powers to halt the process and cautioned against being influenced by those running the institution. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Please provide the text of the speech to be summarized. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Dr. Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam stated that he could share a presentation he had received, which he believed to be an official Government presentation. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that time used to address a language-related issue could be deducted from the Government’s allocation rather than the Member’s time. He said the Clean Sri Lanka website is available in both Tamil and Sinhala, expressed regret over the reported omission of Tamil in a PowerPoint presentation, and asked for details on who prepared it and where it was presented. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Deputy Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih] (in the Chair) AI summary The Deputy Speaker, Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, took the Chair at 11.17 a.m. and called the House to order. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera directed a question to the Minister of Cooperative Development concerning the Bulathkohupitiya Multi-Service Cooperative Society. The excerpt provided does not include the substance of the question or any specific request for information. Procedural: Motion on Sittings - Point of Order Raised Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera rose on a point of order, indicating that he wished to raise an important matter in the House. The excerpt provided does not include the substance of the issue, any request, or any further procedural action. Procedural: Motion on Sittings - Point of Order Raised Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary the day’s parliamentary sitting hours, setting sessions from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., suspending Standing Order 8(5) at 11.30 a.m., and providing for adjournment at 5.30 p.m. without a question being put. The motion was agreed to, after which he moved that Parliament adjourn. Procedural: Motion on Sittings - Point of Order Raised Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns about the accuracy and availability of Ceylon Electricity Board information, noting that the 2023 annual report was not on its website and citing figures from the Final Budget Position Report 2023 on Treasury support and CEB debts to CPC and IPPs. He argued that incorrect figures supplied by officials can mislead Ministers and Parliament, and requested that the CEB Chairman and responsible officials be summoned before the Committee on Ethics and Privileges to determine who provided the disputed information. Procedural: Privilege Question on Ceylon Electricity Board - Referred to Committee on Ethics and Privileges Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a privilege issue alleging that the Minister of Power and Energy presented inaccurate information to Parliament by denying that the Ceylon Electricity Board had made substantial profits in 2024 and instead claiming it had Rs. 332 billion in debt. He cited the Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report, PUCSL-CEB correspondence, National Audit Office material, and Treasury equity support records to argue that CEB profits were about Rs. 177.6 billion and that large past losses had already been borne by the Treasury. He said delays in tariff reductions and withholding of information had burdened consumers, noting high disconnection figures in 2023 and early 2024, and referred to the PUCSL’s recommendation of a 20 per cent tariff reduction following consultations. Procedural: Privilege Question on Ceylon Electricity Board - Referred to Committee on Ethics and Privileges Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan requested that, given the seriousness of the matter, the Government provide a proper response within one week. He said the response was needed to reassure or console the affected families, following a request by the Deputy Minister. Oral Question by Private Notice: Issues Faced by Youth Migrated to Russia (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister tabled a reply stating that there are 36 horses in service, with their ages ranging from 10 to 23 years across specified categories. He said one tender had been received for a related procurement from Majestic Company Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., with an expected cost of Rs. 138,944,973.80 including taxes. As the company failed to submit the performance bond and sign the agreement, steps are being taken under Procurement Guidelines to refer the matter to the Departmental Procurement Committee for cancellation. Oral Question: Police Mounted Unit - Horses Information Tabled Read →