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- 22 January 2025 The Hon. P. Ruwan Senarath JJB AI summary P. Ruwan Senarath acknowledged the concern raised and stated that the matter is under discussion, including consideration of issues faced by people in the relevant area. He said the Minister would be consulted and a proper reply would be provided to Parliament on the next sitting day. Oral Question: Kalmunai North Divisional Secretariat Status (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. P. Ruwan Senarath - Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister, the Deputy Minister stated that although Cabinet approved in 1993 the conversion of 28 Assistant Government Agent offices, including Kalmunai North, into Divisional Secretariats, Kalmunai North has continued to function only as a sub-office under the Kalmunai Divisional Secretariat. He said no Divisional Secretary post has been approved, only an Assistant Divisional Secretary post exists, and no decision or attempt has been made to downgrade the office. He added that DS Division boundaries are gazetted by the relevant Ministry based on Cabinet decisions, and noted that three related writ cases are pending before the Court of Appeal. Oral Question: Kalmunai North Divisional Secretariat Status (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri briefly noted that the question being raised was important and timely, and requested a few seconds to address it. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines Profit/Loss and Customs Operations (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning AI summary The Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning stated that a new Board had been appointed and asked the member to proceed with the next supplementary question. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines Profit/Loss and Customs Operations (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri asked what proposals had been put to the shareholders. The intervention appears to be a brief question seeking clarification on discussions or decisions involving shareholders. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines Profit/Loss and Customs Operations (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment presented the 2023 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management. He proposed that the report be referred to the Consultative Committee on the Ministry of Environment, and the House agreed. Papers: Annual Reports Tabled (Sri Lanka Institute of Policy Studies, Ministry of Health, Department of Coast Conservation) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. Nalinda Jayathissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Health for 2023 was presented to Parliament. It was proposed and agreed that the report be referred to the Consultative Committee on the Ministry of Health and Mass Media. Papers: Annual Reports Tabled (Sri Lanka Institute of Policy Studies, Ministry of Health, Department of Coast Conservation) Read →
- 22 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Institute of Policy Studies and proposed that it be referred to the Consultative Committee on the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The proposal was put to the House and agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports Tabled (Sri Lanka Institute of Policy Studies, Ministry of Health, Department of Coast Conservation) Read →
- 22 January 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary All Members were requested to attend the Joint Annual General Meeting of the CPA Sri Lanka Branch, IPU Sri Lanka Group and SAARC Parliamentarians’ Association Sri Lanka Branch after the adjournment of Parliament. The Chair also tabled parts of the Auditor-General’s Report for the financial year 2023 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution, and Parliament agreed that the report be printed. Opening: Announcements and Joint Annual General Meeting Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hansard Reports AI summary Hansard Reports are available for purchase from the Government Publications Bureau at the Department of Government Information in Colombo 5. The report can also be downloaded from the Parliament website and is printed by the Department of Government Printing, Sri Lanka. Administrative Notices Read →
- 21 January 2025 Contents of Proceedings AI summary Parliament recorded that the final set of manuscripts for the proceedings of 21 January 2025 had been received. It further noted that printed copies had been dispatched. Administrative Notices Read →
- 21 January 2025 Note AI summary Members are instructed to clearly mark any corrections to the Final Print in their copy and send them to the Editor of HANSARD within two weeks of receiving the uncorrected copy. Administrative Notices Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved to adjourn the day’s adjournment debate on the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme and to resume it on 22 January 2025. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB AI summary Hon. Chathura Galappaththi said he supported the objectives of the Clean Sri Lanka programme but questioned the absence of a concrete implementation plan, follow-up mechanisms, and clear operational targets. He proposed practical measures such as sustained monitoring of illegal dumping points using school environmental brigades, scouts, and environmental police, and argued that implementation should rely on existing local authority structures rather than new ad hoc village committees. Citing Singapore’s Green Plan and India’s Swachh Bharat Mission, he said successful cleanliness programmes require structured plans, targets, and statutory grounding. He also raised concerns about the local government electoral system, supported a return to proportional representation, and urged action on the cost-of-living and rice supply issues, including reviving a low-cost mechanized rice storage system piloted in 2012. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe clarified that the tender in question had not been rejected four times, responding to a claim or query raised by another Member. He indicated willingness to provide further explanation despite the other Member’s limited time. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe objected to repeated claims in Parliament about an alleged controversy without evidence. He urged members making such claims to identify the specific issue or place and provide information, arguing that unsubstantiated references are unfair. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka SJB AI summary Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka stated that controversy was already being generated around a particular programme. He appeared to raise concern about the framing or public discussion of the programme, though the excerpt provided does not include further details on its content or his specific position. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister responded to a matter raised by Hon. Chamara Sampath, stating that no supporting information had been submitted despite a request to do so. He said any allegation or controversy should be substantiated with properly founded information before it can be considered. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chithral Fernando said criticism of the Clean Sri Lanka programme should be treated as constructive and not as hostility to the country. He argued that while the programme’s name or inspiration is not important, its implementation lacks clarity, particularly regarding timelines, coordination, and the role and remuneration of Task Force members described as volunteers. He called for accountability over any public expenditure, clearer planning, and consistency in Government messaging. He also urged the Government to apply the programme’s stated goal of changing political culture within its own ranks, citing the former Speaker’s issue as an example. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha left the Chair and Hon. Chanaka Madugoda assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →