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- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa rose to address the Deputy Speaker, but no substantive remarks or arguments are included in the provided excerpt. No policy position, proposal, question, or demand can be identified from the text supplied. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe objected to the conduct of proceedings after a request had been made to continue without a lunch break. He said the Government had agreed out of courtesy to the Opposition Leader, but Members, including the Opposition Leader, were leaving for lunch, making the arrangement unfair and undermining the proceedings. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe objected to the Opposition’s conduct after requesting that Parliament proceed without a lunch break, noting that many Opposition members nevertheless left for lunch. He highlighted the impact on parliamentary staff, who would be unable to take a break if proceedings continued, and raised this as a procedural concern. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe raised a point of order. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded statement. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Agreed to the 30-minute lunch break for the day in response to a request made that morning, while noting that the Committee on Parliamentary Business had previously decided not to take such breaks. Urged that this exception should not become a regular practice. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara accused another party or member of making an unprecedented falsehood. No specific policy, legislation, or substantive argument is developed in the excerpt provided. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva objected to the intervention being treated as a point of order, stating that parliamentary decorum requires adherence to established procedure. He said the member was merely attempting to explain his position rather than raising a valid procedural point. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya called for parliamentary decorum to be observed by both sides of the House. She noted that a Minister whose name is mentioned may raise a point of order, but objected to aggressive interventions and urged consistent application of procedural conduct. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva objected to interruptions during his allotted speaking time and insisted on maintaining parliamentary decorum. He stated that he was not yielding the floor and that the Minister should wait until he had finished speaking. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha clarified that a prior remark referred to the model currently being followed, not to a model proposed or supported by him. He requested that his statement not be misinterpreted after his name was mentioned in the debate. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva clarified that his intervention was not a point of order. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha clarified that his earlier reference was to the model currently in use under the existing situation, not to a model endorsed or followed by him. He asked that his statement not be misinterpreted. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva noted that, since the scheduled lunch half-hour had been allocated for the debate, he would be able to use his full 18 minutes of speaking time. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva asked for clarification on the time at which he was required to conclude his speech. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva seeks clarification from the Chair on the speaking time available to him, asking whether he has 18 minutes and may speak until 12.15 p.m. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition offered a brief expression of thanks. No substantive policy position, proposal, question, or demand was raised. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya proposed, subject to Government agreement, that Parliament forgo the lunch break for the day due to the lengthy list of Announcements. She noted that such arrangements should not become routine, as they impose difficulties on parliamentary staff. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested an exception to the scheduled proceedings, noting that the understanding was for all matters between 9.30 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. to be concluded within that time. He said the Announcements had taken more than 15 minutes, affecting the agreed schedule. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya sought clarification on the scheduling decision, stating that the Committee on Parliamentary Business had agreed not to cancel the lunch break. She asked the Deputy Speaker to confirm whether that understanding was correct. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition asked for the Chair’s consent for a procedural allowance limited to that day’s sitting. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →