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. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa raised concern over a public allegation made the previous day that women working in Parliament frequently face sexual harassment, noting that no formal complaints had been received but the media coverage had affected staff, particularly four women in the Information Systems and Management Department. He requested that, under the guidance of the Board of Management, an investigation be conducted and a statement issued to clarify the facts and prevent injustice to parliamentary staff. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake clarified the procedure for scheduling oral questions, responding to an Opposition claim that Government MPs receive more opportunities. He said the Table Office processes questions through the relevant ministries and lists them when answers are ready in all three languages, with up to ten questions scheduled per day and no Government–Opposition bias. He also urged members not to criticize Table Office staff, stating that they work to uphold parliamentary procedure. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment requested two weeks’ time to respond to the question before the House. The question was ordered to stand down. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam formally asked the question listed in the parliamentary proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the excerpt. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning AI summary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma raised a point of order to clarify that, despite a reference to the “Deputy Minister of Finance,” he had no connection to the statement being discussed. He alleged that a false claim had been repeated in Parliament and said it was misleading the House. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa asked whether the relevant member had participated in the Rajanganaya Divisional Development Committee. The intervention was a brief procedural question seeking confirmation of attendance. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Prof. Anil Jayantha raised a point of order to dispute another Member’s statement, saying the information about a Deputy Minister of Finance at a Rajanganaya Divisional Development Committee was inaccurate. He clarified that there are two Deputy Ministers attached to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, that he had attended a Divulapitiya Divisional Development Committee meeting, and that the matter alleged was not discussed there. He requested that inaccurate claims be corrected to avoid misleading the House. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana asked the Prime Minister for details on the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme launched by the President on 1 January 2025. He requested information on its objectives, implementation mechanism, public participation, and the process for contributing to the related fund, including the activities planned under it. Oral Question: Clean Sri Lanka Programme and Related Questions to Prime Minister Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development presented the 2022 Annual Report of the Employees’ Provident Fund and the 2022 Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment. He moved that the reports be referred to the relevant Committees, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha - Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation presented the Department of Irrigation’s Annual Performance Report for 2023. He moved that the report be referred to the relevant committee, and the House agreed. Papers Presented Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Performance Report of the Department of Ayurveda and the 2023 Report of the Ayurvedic Medical Council, and moved that they be referred to the relevant Committees. He also presented, under Standing Order 119(4), a report on observations and actions taken concerning matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts, moving its referral to COPA. On behalf of the Minister of Industries and Investment Promotion, he further presented the National Paper Company Annual Report for 2015/2016 and moved that it be referred to the relevant Committee; all motions were agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 8 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake presented the Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority for 2023 and moved that it be referred to the relevant committee. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 8 January 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament of a communication from the President under the Public Security Ordinance, stating that the armed forces had been called out to maintain public order in specified areas. He announced the first meetings of the reconstituted Committee on Parliamentary Business and Committee on Standing Orders for the Tenth Parliament. He also tabled specified parts of the Auditor-General’s Reports for 2020 and 2023 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution, after which Parliament agreed to print the reports. Parliament Opening and Message from President Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Gamagedara Dissanayake - Deputy Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary Responding to an Opposition allegation that the Ratnapura Maha Saman Devalaya had been politicized, the Deputy Minister said the previous office-holder’s term had ended and a temporary custodian was appointed by the Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs through due process. He stated that an election timetable had been set under the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance, with the date published and open to all eligible contestants. He also clarified that rituals were only temporarily halted due to a nearby funeral and had since resumed, and maintained that appointments were being made lawfully rather than politically. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana spoke during the adjournment debate on the 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position, arguing that the recent electoral mandate reflected heightened public scrutiny and rejection of former parties associated with corruption and economic collapse. He said the Government must respond to public expectations, while criticizing the Opposition’s frequent use of points of order as an attempt to obstruct the new mandate and return to past political practices. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe stated that if sufficient evidence exists regarding the matter being discussed, a formal complaint should be lodged. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake argued that if Parliament agrees to continue sittings without a lunch break, Members should remain in the Chamber and participate rather than leaving after proposing an extended debate. Referring to a previous six-hour flood debate where attendance was low, he said meaningful debate requires the presence of MPs and officials, and noted that the Government side still had 16 minutes of speaking time to use. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Opposition Member Harshana Rajakaruna stated that the matter was raised because Members of the Opposition had concerns requiring attention. The provided excerpt is incomplete, so no further details on the specific issue, proposal, or demand can be determined. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake referred to a Committee on Parliamentary Business decision to suspend sittings for a lunch break irrespective of the debate schedule. He said this was necessary not only for MPs but also for parliamentary staff, including Hansard staff and interpreters, and argued that sittings should continue through lunch only in special circumstances decided by the Chair or after reconsideration by Party Leaders. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised concerns about unresolved education-sector issues, including unpaid salary arrears for teachers, stating that two-thirds of the dues remain unpaid. He said further discussions were needed with the relevant Minister on matters affecting non-academic staff, teachers, principals, advisors, educationists, and administrators, and rejected the suggestion that members had merely gone for lunch. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →