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- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that no speaking time would be allocated. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha objected to another member mentioning his name and sought permission to respond through the Chair. He urged the member not to interrupt or act in a policing manner during his remarks. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that his side would not allocate time to the opposing side. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha requested one minute to respond, stating that the Leader of the House had mentioned his name. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama supported the approval of regulations and orders made through six Gazettes, while arguing that decades of post-Independence governance and subordinate legislation had failed to improve living standards, unite the country, or prevent war and economic collapse. He said the 2024 victories of the National People’s Power represented a public mandate to replace the old political culture with reforms under the policy framework “A Prosperous Country, a Beautiful Life.” He outlined planned priorities including “Clean Sri Lanka,” digitalization, and rural poverty eradication, describing them as efforts to reform state institutions, end corruption and indiscipline, and mobilize public participation in national transformation. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 An Hon. Member AI summary A Member questioned whether another Member had been present and listening during the morning’s proceedings, stating that the matter had already been raised earlier in the House. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera AI summary Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera said the regulations and orders under four Acts should be considered with attention to regulating activities, maintaining service quality, and safeguarding state revenue. He also rejected repeated Opposition references to the Peradeniya incident, stating that the Prime Minister and Government Members had already explained the incident, the Government’s position, and actions being taken. He argued that the Opposition was raising the matter for media attention and asserted the Government’s familiarity with student movements and related rights. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Prof. Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly responded to an apparent reference to his university background, stating that he and others had learned the relevant matters well and had not deviated from the proper course. The intervention appears to be a short rebuttal rather than a substantive policy or legislative argument. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly responded to a remark about left politics, noting that followers of Champika Ranawaka were discussing Bolshevism on Facebook. He framed it as a learning opportunity, without raising a substantive policy issue or proposal. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned whether a circular from the Presidential Secretary existed requiring approval for meetings and warned that, from the next day, Ministers might need clearance from Minister Wijitha Herath. He argued that such restrictions would hinder ministerial work and urged the Government not to silence opposition voices or constrain Ministers’ freedom to act. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake states that he does not need to view something again and reiterates that he has already explained what he did. No specific policy issue, legislative matter, or procedural proposal is raised in the provided excerpt. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly addresses Bimal Rathnayake to ask whether he has seen a particular circular. No further details are provided in the excerpt about the circular’s subject, purpose, or related policy context. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake challenged another Member’s assertion by stating that he had met the Australian High Commissioner that day and that the High Commissioner was still present in the building. He offered to introduce the Member to the High Commissioner and questioned whether the Member had met him. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly intervened to ask the Deputy Chairperson to clarify the meaning of the term “nasarani.” Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper objected to the Minister’s use of the word “nasarani,” stating that it was unparliamentary and offensive when applied to all Opposition MPs. He requested that the Minister withdraw the remark, while indicating he did not wish to prolong the matter. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. P. Ruwan Senarath - Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister criticized Opposition Members for raising unrelated issues and for what he described as contradictory positions on matters such as casino regulation, debt, rice shortages, and past criminal investigations. He cited the Committee on Public Finance recommendation to establish a casino regulatory authority and said the Government would regulate casinos, address tax evasion, and strengthen monitoring. He also stated that investigations into killings, including Lasantha Wickrematunge’s murder, and the Easter attacks would proceed methodically, while alleging previous administrations failed to account for major allocations to the Paddy Marketing Board and other policy failures. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Nimal Palihena JJB AI summary Nimal Palihena stated that the debate concerns regulations and orders made under Acts already passed by Parliament. He emphasized their implementation and their intended use in supporting the country’s development. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a question of parliamentary privilege, stating that he had not been allocated speaking time despite representing a minority community from Jaffna. He requested an urgent response on the Speaker’s proposed committee to address the issue, saying his ability to speak in the Assembly was being affected. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna rose briefly to raise a point of Order. No substantive issue or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Read →