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. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake formally moved the motion “That Parliament do now adjourn.” The Deputy Speaker then proposed the question to the House. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, with the leave of the House, withdrew Item No. 5 on the Order Paper, a resolution concerning supplementary provision. The motion was accordingly withdrawn. Procedural: Sitting Hours and Withdrawal of Resolution Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary the day’s sitting hours, scheduling sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. He also proposed suspending Standing Order 8(5) at 11.30 a.m. and adjourning the House at 5.30 p.m. without a question being put; the motion was agreed to. Procedural: Sitting Hours and Withdrawal of Resolution Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said the incident involving Hon. Shritharan at the airport would be inquired into through the Deputy Minister of Defence and referred to Immigration and Emigration, while asking that the related privileges complaint be forwarded to the Government. He stated that it was unclear whether the PTA was involved, denied that the incident reflected Government policy or direction, and assured the House that the Member’s privileges would be protected. He added that, while new legislation is being drafted, existing laws must be used cautiously to maintain governance. Question of Privilege: Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan (Travel Ban) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem stated that he was present with Hon. Shritharan at the VIP terminal when officials claimed there was a travel ban, and he questioned the legal basis for it. He argued that any such restriction must be based on a court order and that action under the PTA does not justify arbitrary decisions by the TID. He requested a proper investigation and report, describing the incident as a breach of MPs’ rights and an injustice to Hon. Shritharan. Question of Privilege: Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan (Travel Ban) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan raised a question of privilege over an alleged attempt by airport and TID officials to prevent him from travelling to India on 10 January 2025, despite there being no court order or formal travel ban, and tabled documents relating to his approved parliamentary travel. He also complained about public claims made on social media and in an interview by or involving Ayoob Asmin and Mr. Sumanthiran regarding the incident, requesting inquiries into them and relevant media organizations. He further raised the sudden transfer of his long-serving Personal Security Officer and asked Parliament to provide redress, indicating he may pursue the matter internationally if not resolved. Question of Privilege: Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan (Travel Ban) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Ajith Gihan asked the Minister what next steps would be taken. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order regarding recruitment to the Management Assistants’ Service, noting that over 5,000 vacancies remain while recruitment procedures are delayed or inconsistent. He stated that only candidates scoring above 116 marks have been recruited despite the previous practice of appointing those scoring above 100, and requested a fair arrangement to appoint all candidates with marks of 100 or more. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary The member stated that the difficulty raised by another Hon. Member would be looked into. He assured that an inquiry would be conducted and appropriate action taken. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper raised a privileges issue, stating that registered letters sent under his official seal with Parliamentary franking to the Mannar District Coordinating Committee Secretary had been refused by the Kachcheri. He requested an inquiry into why the Mannar DCC Secretary or District Secretary declined to accept the officially sealed Parliamentary correspondence, and tabled the letter. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary Acknowledges that related court proceedings are ongoing and states that any necessary amendments will be made in accordance with their outcome. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa responded to a question by Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra regarding former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s overseas visits and related expenditure. Speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister and the relevant Minister, he requested two weeks to provide the answer, and the question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra briefly stated that she was asking a question, addressing the Deputy Speaker. No details of the question or related subject matter were included in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that extensive information was needed to answer the question and that the Land Reforms Commission had requested additional time. On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, he requested one week, and the question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara formally asked a question in Parliament, addressing the Deputy Speaker. No substantive issue, proposal, or policy detail was included in the recorded speech. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar did not raise a substantive issue, instead thanking the Minister and yielding his second supplementary question to Hon. Mujibur Rahman. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake urged that Members’ right to ask Oral Questions be protected within the limited one-hour period and cautioned against creating an impractical precedent. He sought clarification on which entities the Member wanted information about, noting that SriLankan Airlines had been requested and asking whether the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation was also required, with reference to the relevant details in the document before the House. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House stated that he would assist the Deputy Minister. He clarified that SriLankan Airlines was listed under row No. 28, likely in reference to a document or agenda item before the House. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake informs the Deputy Speaker that he will raise Supplementary Questions after the Questions for Oral Answers are completed. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma responds to another Member’s insistence by agreeing to identify the relevant entities within a list of 90. No substantive policy position or legislative proposal is presented in this brief exchange. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →