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 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated briefly that Members of Parliament and Ministers are also affected, indicating that the issue under discussion impacts both legislators and members of the Government. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to reducing Members’ speaking time in the debate, arguing that while time management is a shared concern, it should not be addressed by unfairly cutting allotted speeches. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake questioned whether reducing the time allocated for the Adjournment Debate by 10 to 15 minutes would cause any procedural or practical issue. The intervention appears to support adjusting debate time to accommodate parliamentary business. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka suggested reducing the duration of the lunch break in order to allocate more time for parliamentary business. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake noted that extending sittings beyond 5.30 p.m. creates additional costs and logistical difficulties for Parliament and Members. He emphasized the need for better time management in parliamentary proceedings. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requests that the allotted time be extended by a few minutes. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that proceedings could not continue unless an accommodative approach was adopted. The remark indicated a procedural concern about the need for cooperation or flexibility to move forward. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka objected that proceeding in a manner that prevents prepared speakers from being heard would be unfair to them. His intervention appears to concern the orderly conduct of the debate and allocation of speaking opportunities. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake requested that the Opposition shorten the Adjournment Debate slightly so the sitting need not be extended. He said the Government side could reduce its participation to one remaining speaker if necessary to ensure proceedings conclude by 5.30 p.m. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Deputy Speaker to allow a slight extension of speaking time for two members of his side, noting that they were each scheduled to speak for 12 minutes and should not be disadvantaged. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake explained that the allotted one hour for the proceedings could not be managed as planned due to competing needs. He said some Members had given up earlier speaking slots, but extending the sitting beyond 5.30 p.m. would create additional costs and staff constraints, so speaking times were reduced for practical reasons. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary Nalinda Jayathissa stated that his side was willing to manage a one-hour debate, but noted that time reductions would affect all parties and that two of their speakers had already been omitted. He said that if the debate was limited to one hour, time would have to be reduced from the Adjournment Debate. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly observed that all Members, including the Chief Government Whip, operate under constraints. No specific legislative issue, proposal, or demand was raised in the excerpt. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that the Chair is responsible for coordinating with parliamentary staff on time management. He suggested that any lost time should either be accommodated or managed within the overall time limits. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva objected to a reduction in his speaking time, stating that it was unfair to cut an allotted twelve minutes down to four minutes. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake objected to holding the speaker responsible for delays or overruns, stating that the issue was one of time management. He argued that the burden for managing time should not fall on the individual speaking. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake objected to being informed at the last moment that his allotted speaking time had been reduced from 12 minutes to four minutes. He requested a justification for the reduction, stating that it unfairly penalized him as a speaker. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary Dilith Jayaweera noted that his allotted speaking time had been reduced from 12 minutes to four minutes and said he would keep his remarks brief. He referenced Minister Handunnetti’s statement that 49 days had passed but did not develop a substantive argument in the excerpt provided. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister briefly requested additional speaking time, stating that the Government Chief Organizer had informed him that no others would speak. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order regarding copra imports, noting that he had previously proposed importing copra. He stated that when a state entity handled the process, crude oil was imported instead and created problems, and argued that allowing private companies to import would ensure better-quality copra. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →