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. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Hon. Kabir Hashim briefly indicated his intention to respond to a question raised in the House, addressing the Deputy Speaker. No substantive policy position, proposal, or detailed issue was presented in the excerpt. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe addressed Hon. Kabir Hashim and indicated that he wished to pose several questions. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was stated in the excerpt provided. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. T. B. Sarath JJB AI summary Hon. T. B. Sarath raised a point under Standing Order 38 seeking clarification on a statement referring to “three large mill owners.” He asked the Member to identify who the three mill owners were, specifically questioning the identity of the third. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. T. B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing JJB AI summary Hon. T. B. Sarath, Deputy Minister of Housing, rose on a point of Order. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided speech excerpt. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih] AI summary The Deputy Speaker informed the House of a change in presiding officer, noting that the Speaker would leave the Chair. The record states that the Speaker then left and the Deputy Speaker, Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, took the Chair. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the Chair grant another member the remaining two minutes of speaking time. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim requested that his allotted speaking time be extended from 13 minutes to 15 minutes. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that he would provide clarification on the matter under discussion. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Foreign Exchange Act, Payment Systems Act, and Casino Business Regulation Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister requested permission to conclude his remarks, addressing an Hon. Member during the proceedings. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the quoted statement. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Foreign Exchange Act, Payment Systems Act, and Casino Business Regulation Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim’s recorded intervention consists only of addressing the Deputy Minister, with no substantive remarks, questions, proposals, or arguments provided in the excerpt. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Foreign Exchange Act, Payment Systems Act, and Casino Business Regulation Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim briefly sought permission from the Deputy Minister to intervene during the proceedings. No substantive policy point, proposal, or question was recorded in this excerpt. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Foreign Exchange Act, Payment Systems Act, and Casino Business Regulation Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. Harini Amarasuriya informed the House that Items 1 and 5 on the Order Paper would not be moved that day. She presented Items 2, 3, 4 and 6 for approval. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Foreign Exchange Act, Payment Systems Act, and Casino Business Regulation Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved that main business items Nos. 1 to 14 on the Order Paper be taken up that day notwithstanding Standing Order 27B. The motion was agreed to, and the House proceeded to the main business, with items Nos. 1 to 6 to be presented by the Prime Minister. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Question and Exemption Motion Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration stated that more time is needed to answer a Standing Order 27(2) question received the previous day. He said the question includes several data-dependent sub-questions, including figures on detentions and prosecutions under the Prevention of Terrorism Act since 1979, and requested time to provide a comprehensive response. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Question and Exemption Motion Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake addressed concerns about time management in Parliament, contrasting the previous Parliament’s difficulties with efforts in the current Parliament to manage speaking time more effectively. He clarified that oral question time runs for one hour from its commencement, that both Government and Opposition Members may ask questions under established practice, and that deferrals or special time allocations should be handled cooperatively within Table Office procedures. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka clarified that the Member’s intervention was not frivolous and emphasized that delays in answering parliamentary questions can extend for months. He noted that past backlogs had required entire days to be allocated for questions, and said the issue raised concerned fair scheduling. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Samanmali Gunasinghe, referring to Standing Order 91, stated that the Sri Lanka Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus had received no complaint regarding a recently reported incident involving women officers or women MPs. She urged Members to consider the social impact of such statements, said there was no known or reported incident, and noted that raising unverified historical claims could create difficulties for female staff. She added that the Caucus was ready to intervene if any complaint was formally reported. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman stated that similar incidents had been reported during the previous Parliament, covering the 2020–2024 period. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested an investigation into the matter and asked during which period the incident occurred. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman said he raised the matter because wrongdoing in Parliament often leads to blame being placed on MPs. He requested that, when such incidents are reported, the Speaker ensure inquiries are conducted and appropriate action is taken, noting that the Secretary-General had previously taken measures such as suspensions. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →