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. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister intervened briefly to address or call upon an Honourable Member during the proceedings. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was presented in this speech. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly sought the Minister’s permission to interrupt during the proceedings. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was presented in this intervention. Special Commodity Levy Act: Orders and Related Motions Read →
- 9 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya moved several items for parliamentary approval, including Orders under the Special Commodity Levy Act, the Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme under the Welfare Benefits Act, and an Order under the Strategic Development Projects Act. The motion was then put to the House. Bills Presented and Orders Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Moved approval of the Order made under Section 14 of the Sri Lanka Export Development Act, No. 40 of 1979, relating to the CESS levy and published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2400/25 of 5 September 2024. The motion was presented on behalf of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, with Cabinet approval signified. Bills Presented and Orders Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Moved for approval the items numbered 1 through 8 and 10 on the day’s Order Paper. Stated that Item No. 9 would not be moved that day. Bills Presented and Orders Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Member stated that no debate was intended at the First Reading stage of the Bill, which had been presented with advice from the Attorney-General’s Department. He noted that substantive debate and consideration of proposals could take place during the Second Reading, Third Reading, and Committee Stage. Bills Presented and Orders Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem raised concerns about the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill, noting that deeming nominations never to have been presented may adversely affect public servants who took no-pay leave and lost promotions or increments after submitting nominations. He urged the Government to address their situation and said ambiguities identified by the Election Commission, including issues affecting local authority majorities such as in Elpitiya, should be corrected. He proposed referring the Bill to the Legislative Standing Committee for expedited review. Bills Presented and Orders Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary the day’s sitting times, setting sessions from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. notwithstanding Standing Order 8. The motion also provided for Standing Order 8(5) to apply at 11.30 a.m. and for the House to adjourn at 5.30 p.m. without Question Time; it was agreed to. Bills Presented and Orders Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya presented the Appropriation Bill, 2025 on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The Bill was scheduled for Second Reading on 17 February 2025, ordered to be printed, and referred to the Committee on Public Finance. The sitting also recorded the presentation of the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, with its Second Reading set for 23 January 2025 and referral to the relevant Ministerial Consultative Committee. Bills Presented and Orders Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Requested that the matter be inquired into and reported, with the relevant document placed in the Library. Oral Questions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Under Standing Order 31, Harsha de Silva raised a point of order alleging a discrepancy between the Minister of Energy’s statement that the CEB had no large profit and figures in the Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report 2024 showing CEB profits of Rs. 119 billion by 30 June and Rs. 139 billion by October. He argued that either the Minister or the House had been misled, tabled procedural references on misleading Parliament, and requested correction of any error or treatment as a privilege matter if deliberate, with the relevant material recorded in Hansard. Oral Questions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the Government supports disclosing the requested information and will facilitate its provision as soon as possible. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa stated that the prepared reply did not address the question raised. He undertook to amend the response and provide a detailed answer within two weeks. Oral Questions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the available Ministry reply was not adequate because the question referred to Chapter 7 of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients, which had subsequently been revised as Chapter 8. He requested two weeks to provide a comprehensive and accurate response. Oral Questions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem briefly intervened to raise a question before the House. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was set out in the recorded statement. Oral Questions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hector Appuhamy rose on a Point of Order to request a brief clarification from the Speaker regarding the previous question. Oral Questions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Minister Nalinda Jayathissa briefly stated that it is not known “with whom,” indicating uncertainty about the parties or persons involved in the matter under discussion. No specific proposal, demand, or policy position was elaborated in the available excerpt. Oral Questions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem queried the Government regarding a visit to Finland, asking for clarification or details about it. The intervention appears to seek information in the context of parliamentary questioning rather than advancing a substantive policy argument. Oral Questions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake indicated that he would proceed to ask his second supplementary question. Oral Questions Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated that he had asked only one supplementary question. Oral Questions Read →