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- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa asked for a direct clarification on whether the law now prohibits fixing parts that are otherwise permitted. He requested a brief yes-or-no answer. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake challenged a claim that there would be no issue regarding accessories once payment was made. He asked the relevant party to identify who had made that statement. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa briefly intervened to direct a specific question or request to another participant in the debate. The remark contains no substantive policy argument, legislative proposal, or detailed issue beyond indicating that he was asking the matter specifically. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake sought a specific response or clarification from the relevant party. The intervention was procedural in nature and did not include a substantive policy argument or detailed proposal. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa briefly reiterated a question or request already raised in the debate. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or legislative issue is contained in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly corrected the record, stating that a prior characterization of his remarks was inaccurate. No substantive policy proposal or legislative issue was raised in this intervention. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa asked the Leader of the House whether he had instructed the relevant parties to act in accordance with the law. The intervention was a brief procedural question seeking clarification on compliance with legal requirements. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the recorded excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya made a procedural request to the Chair, asking that the time taken for the interruption or exchange not be deducted from her allotted speaking time. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Dr. Harini Amarasuriya asked the Deputy Chairperson of Committees to allow her to continue speaking, stating that the interruption was not a Point of Order. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought a brief clarification from the Chair. No substantive policy argument or proposal was presented in the excerpt provided. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Harini Amarasuriya responded to criticism during the debate, stating that the Government had repeatedly explained the Clean Sri Lanka project and that she had already addressed it as Prime Minister. She said it was her duty to answer what she described as baseless allegations and rejected attempts to instruct her on how to participate in debate. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Mano Ganesan asked the Prime Minister to clarify the “Clean Sri Lanka” concept for Parliament and the public. He noted that he had been waiting to raise questions on the matter and urged the Prime Minister to address it directly rather than continue responding to a previous Member’s speech. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya criticized opposition members for using parliamentary time for publicity, including short clips or social media attention, rather than substantive debate. She said that if members wished to speak or criticize, time could be arranged through television or other media, and urged them not to undermine the dignity and quality expected of Parliament. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary The Member made no substantive contribution beyond saying “That’s all.” Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake began his contribution during the Committee Stage by addressing the Deputy Chairperson, but no substantive remarks, arguments, questions, or proposals are included in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly asked whether his allotted time had ended and thanked the Chair. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva sought confirmation from the Chair that his remaining speaking time was still eight minutes. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that despite submitting a written request on 18 December, he had not been allotted speaking time more than a month later. He urged that his request be considered and warned that continued exclusion could undermine reconciliation after the 30-year conflict. He also noted that no committee had been appointed to take up his Privilege matter. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a Point of Order before the Deputy Chairperson of Committees. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →