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 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake requested information from the Deputy Minister on SriLankan Airlines, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, and the Ceylon Electricity Board. He asked that the information be tabled and copied to him to enable a fuller discussion. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly referred to the Leader of the House’s statement about ensuring the provision of information. The intervention appears to seek or acknowledge a commitment that requested information would be made available. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma stated that the list covers all 90 entities and spans about 10 pages, making it time-consuming to read out in full. He suggested that Members review the document and request any further details needed, which he undertook to provide. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma responded to a request concerning 90 entities by asking whether the member wanted information on specific entities or on all 90. The intervention sought clarification on the scope of the requested response. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural concern that when answers to parliamentary questions are merely tabled, Members cannot immediately review them in order to ask informed supplementary questions. He suggested providing copies of such answers in advance to avoid limiting Members’ ability to question the Government effectively. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma rejected claims about rate changes being implemented without approval, stating that any increases take effect only after parliamentary approval and due process. He asked for details of any entity acting contrary to regulations and said the matter would be investigated, while indicating that measures to provide relief to eligible persons would be presented. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs presented the 2023 Performance Report of the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs. He moved that the report be referred to the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi presented the 2022 Annual Reports of the Central Environmental Authority and GSMB Technical Services (Private) Limited. He moved that the reports be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Environment, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister presented Orders issued under specified sections of the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003, as published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2407/04 of 22 October 2024. He moved that the Orders be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Presented the National Crafts Council’s 2023 Annual Report and moved that it be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industries and Entrepreneurship Development. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya presented foreign exchange and import/export control instruments issued under the Foreign Exchange Act and Imports and Exports (Control) Act, and moved that they be referred to the Committee on Public Finance. She also presented a report responding to matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts regarding the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and its institutions, moving its referral to that Committee. In addition, she tabled multiple Orders under the Universities Act relating to degree-awarding approvals for specified private and professional higher education institutions, which were ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented Read →
- 21 January 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih AI summary Parliament convened at 9.30 a.m. with the Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih presiding as Deputy Speaker. Papers were presented, and a question was put to the House and agreed to. Opening Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary Parliament was adjourned on a motion moved by Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa. The House agreed to the motion, and proceedings were adjourned at 12.25 p.m. until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 21 January 2025. Adjournment Motion Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa clarified the Government’s position regarding media reports that Rs. 7 million had been spent on the Clean Sri Lanka launch. He stated that only about Rs. 900,000 had been approved for payment, that no payments had yet been made for items such as a singer, lyricist, or website, and that higher quotations were not procured. He said the claims made in Parliament the previous day were false and that no Treasury expenditure above Rs. 900,000 had been made or intended for the launch. Procedural Clarification on Media Report Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara paid tribute to the late H. Nandaseena, outlining his career in local, provincial and national politics and his service to the Medawachchiya area, particularly on drinking water, irrigation, education staffing, school administration and cooperative-based agriculture. He recalled their work together in the North Central Provincial Council and Parliament, noting Nandaseena’s death from chronic kidney disease and extending condolences to his family. He also briefly offered condolences on the deaths of Kumara Welgama and Tudor Gunasekara. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera offered condolences on behalf of the SJB and the people of Kalutara for former MP Kumara Welgama, recalling his long public service, cross-party political relationships, popularity in Kalutara, and his conduct after being assaulted during the Aragalaya period. He also conveyed sympathy to Welgama’s family and expressed hope that his son Senal Welgama would continue in public life. Perera further paid tribute to former MPs Tudor Gunasekara and H. Nandaseena, highlighting Gunasekara’s UNP legacy in Gampaha and extending condolences to Nandaseena’s family. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen SJB AI summary Rishad Bathiudeen supported the condolence motion for former MPs Kumara Welgama, H. Nandaseena and Tudor Gunasekara, conveying condolences on behalf of his party to their families, supporters and districts. He highlighted Welgama’s work as Transport Minister, including railway rehabilitation with Indian assistance, his long electoral record in Kalutara, and his public opposition to Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s presidential nomination. He also noted Nandaseena’s service in the North Central Provincial Council and to Anuradhapura, especially Medawachchiya, and Tudor Gunasekara’s parliamentary career, ambassadorship to Poland, service to Gampaha and contribution to the UNP. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera paid tribute to former MPs and Ministers Kumara Welgama, Tudor Gunasekara, and H. Nandaseena during condolence motions. He highlighted Welgama’s long parliamentary and ministerial career, his connection to rural communities, his opposition to Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s 2019 candidacy, and the impact of the Aragalaya assault on his health. He also recalled Tudor Gunasekara’s public service, philanthropy and later diplomatic role, and described H. Nandaseena as a modest village-based representative who served Medawachchiya and the North Central Province. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake paid tribute to Hon. Kumara Welgama, highlighting his long service, role in strengthening the SLFP, and earlier warnings about presidential candidacies which he said were later borne out by events. He also recalled assisting Hon. H. Nandaseena during the Aragalaya period when, according to him, other Government MPs did not respond, and described efforts by the “Madivela Friends’ Forum” to support former and vulnerable backbench MPs and their families. He extended condolences to the families of Hon. Welgama, Hon. Nandaseena, Hon. Amarakeerthi Athukorala, and former UNP MP Hon. Tudor Gunasekara. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe offered condolences on the deaths of former MPs Kumara Welgama, Tudor Gunasekara, and H. Nandaseena. He paid particular tribute to Welgama’s cross-party goodwill, courage in expressing dissenting views, including over Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s candidacy, and public service, while condemning the assault on him during the Aragalaya. He also acknowledged Tudor Gunasekara’s service to the UNP and H. Nandaseena’s progression from local government to Parliament, extending condolences to their families and supporters. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →