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- 9 April 2026 Hon. R.G. Wijerathna JJB AI summary Hon. R.G. Wijerathna raised a question to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism regarding the Hanguranketha Rest House, asking whether it falls under the Ministry and whether illegal activities are occurring there. He sought details on the current operator, the basis and duration of that operation, and what measures will be taken to ensure effective service from State-owned rest houses in the future. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka stated that, based on available information, there were no reported cases of the alleged non-payment. He undertook to inquire with the relevant officials and said that, if any non-payments are found, the reasons would be identified and appropriate action taken. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, a request was made for two weeks to respond to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth stated that he would ask the question before the House. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government about the status of the Thoppur Sub-Divisional Secretariat in Trincomalee District. He sought details on the number of Divisional Secretariats in the district, whether the Ministry is aware of public difficulties caused by Thoppur not being upgraded, the reasons for the delay, and whether steps will be taken to upgrade it to a full Divisional Secretariat. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to respond to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. B. Ariyawansha SJB AI summary Hon. B. Ariyawansha formally indicated that he would proceed to ask the question listed before the House. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. Upali Samarasingha - Deputy Minister of Co-operative Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Trade, Food Security and Co-operative Development, Upali Samarasingha requested three weeks to respond to the question before the House. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan briefly indicated that he would proceed to ask the Question before the House. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa stated that he would raise the relevant issue after the session on Questions for Oral Answers. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa informed the Chair that he would raise the relevant issue after the session’s Questions for Oral Answers. Oral Questions and Answers Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. Sarath Kumara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Sarath Kumara presented five petitions from residents of Bibila and related areas. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Papers Presented Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. Gamagedara Dissanayake - Deputy Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Gamagedara Dissanayake informed Parliament that he accepted a petition submitted by Mr. E.M. Kithsiri Wijerathna and five others from Ukuwela Watta, Ukuwela. Papers Presented Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary On behalf of the Chairman of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence, the Deputy Minister tabled the Committee Report on regulations made under the Army Act, Navy Act, and Air Force Act. The regulations were published in Gazette Extraordinary Nos. 2423/34, 2423/35, and 2423/36 of 15 February 2025, and the report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented the Urban Development Authority’s Annual Report for 2021. He proposed referring the report to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the House agreed. Papers Presented Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the Minister presented four Rules and one Order made under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021, published in Gazette Extraordinary Nos. 2471/52 to 2471/55 and 2475/28. He proposed that these instruments be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, and the House agreed. Papers Presented Read →
- 9 April 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament convened at 9.30 a.m. with the Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne presiding as Speaker. The item of business recorded was the presentation of papers. Parliament Opening Read →
- 8 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Dr. Harini Amarasuriya intervened to clarify that the Committee on National Colleges of Education includes an academic representative from the South Eastern University. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Read →
- 8 April 2026 The Hon. (Ms.) Ambika Samivel JJB AI summary The motion was seconded and agreed to without debate. Following the decision, Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj left the Chair and Hon. Upul Kithsiri took the Chair at 4.49 p.m. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Read →
- 8 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne - Deputy Minister of Mass Media JJB AI summary Proposed that Hon. Upul Kithsiri take the Chair during the proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Read →