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. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Dr. Harini Amarasuriya acknowledged the importance of the debate but raised concerns that cancelling the lunch break would place difficulties on parliamentary staff. She requested that speakers be accommodated within the available time and asked other Members to do the same. 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 requested a procedural accommodation for that day only, citing the importance of the debate. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya responded to the Leader of the Opposition regarding parliamentary scheduling, stating that the lunch half-hour is generally preserved to avoid difficulties for 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 that the half-hour normally allotted for lunch be used to continue the debate, citing time lost to Questions and other proceedings. He sought the Deputy Speaker’s consent and indicated this could proceed with the Prime Minister’s agreement. 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 briefly objected to an interruption or request directed at him, stating that the matter should be handled by the other side. He also noted that he had not disturbed the House earlier. 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 only notes to the Deputy Speaker that he has 18 minutes to speak. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question is made in the excerpt provided. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Member seconded the Adjournment Motion on the Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report submitted under the State Finance Management Act. She noted that the report reflects the fiscal position as at mid-2024 and shows signs of stabilization and growth after the economic collapse, attributing this to the work of the Finance Ministry and other state agencies. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake formally moved the adjournment of Parliament. The Speaker then proposed the question for consideration. Procedural: Amendment to Sitting Hours and Adjournment Motion Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved a procedural amendment to change the time specified in the Motion from “10.30 a.m.” to “11.10 a.m.” The amendment was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural: Amendment to Sitting Hours and Adjournment Motion Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman raised concerns over media reports and complaints about sexual harassment of female staff in Parliament, particularly in the IT Section. He noted that the Secretary-General had taken some steps, including suspending duties and that some individuals had retired, but requested an immediate inquiry and necessary action, emphasizing that such incidents within Parliament also affect Members of Parliament. Oral Question: Death of Pigs Due to Epidemic Disease and Procedural Matters (Q.187/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Under Standing Order 91(a), Hon. Mujibur Rahman sought the Speaker’s attention to a matter. No further details of the issue or request are provided in the excerpt. Oral Question: Death of Pigs Due to Epidemic Disease and Procedural Matters (Q.187/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern about being denied speaking time as a representative of a minority community. He argued that without an opportunity to speak in Parliament, he could not convey the concerns of Tamil voters seeking justice, and questioned how cooperation with the Opposition could proceed under such circumstances. Oral Question: Death of Pigs Due to Epidemic Disease and Procedural Matters (Q.187/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the Leader of the Opposition and other Opposition Members had met the Speaker to discuss several matters, including the issue under consideration. He noted that the matter had also been submitted in writing and said the Opposition expected the Speaker’s guidance and would continue discussions. Oral Question: Death of Pigs Due to Epidemic Disease and Procedural Matters (Q.187/2024) Read →
- 7 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 written to the Speaker on 18 December about not being allocated speaking time and had not received a response by 7 January. He said that despite the Speaker writing to the Leader of the Opposition, he still had not been given time to speak, and requested an answer on the matter. Oral Question: Death of Pigs Due to Epidemic Disease and Procedural Matters (Q.187/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument or proposal was recorded in the provided extract. Oral Question: Death of Pigs Due to Epidemic Disease and Procedural Matters (Q.187/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri objected to the allocation and ordering of Oral Questions on the Order Paper, arguing that Government MPs had been given more opportunities than Opposition MPs. He said the previous practice of taking questions by order of submission had been changed, undermining parliamentary convention and fairness. He urged the Speaker to ensure an equitable procedure for all Members, noting that the Speaker had opposed similar unfairness while in Opposition. Oral Question: Death of Pigs Due to Epidemic Disease and Procedural Matters (Q.187/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri sought the Speaker’s permission under Standing Order 91(a) to raise a matter in Parliament. Oral Question: Death of Pigs Due to Epidemic Disease and Procedural Matters (Q.187/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Attention was drawn to the matter raised, and the Member was asked to submit the specific issue in writing rather than raising it as a question in the Chamber. It was stated that a required response would then be provided. Oral Question: Proposed Flyover over Kirulapona Junction Funding (Q.242/2024) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera informed the House that he would not raise a scheduled question concerning two three-storeyed school buildings in Bandaragama—at Waivita Maithri MMV and Kindelpitiya Sri Saralankara MMV. He noted that both buildings were about 90 percent complete, with only final-stage work remaining at relatively low cost, and indicated he was withdrawing the question to save parliamentary time. Oral Question: Bandaragama Central Secondary School Development (Continuation of earlier question) Read →
- 7 January 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that, in response to concerns raised by a Member, the management board of the relevant society would be urgently summoned to review its decisions and current status. He assured Parliament that the Government would intervene to ensure depositors are not disadvantaged and would report back on the matter. Oral Question: Maharagama Multi-purpose Co-operative Societies (Q.233/2024) Read →