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 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa called for Parliament to begin 2025 with a renewed democratic political culture and a collective commitment to meet public expectations. He urged the Speaker to implement, from the New Year, the long-standing allowance scheme for parliamentary officials in lieu of unused vacation leave, noting that it had been approved by the Staff Advisory Committee and had operated for 21 years. He also expressed readiness to work collaboratively toward building a prosperous and hopeful nation. Opening Statement: Leader of the Opposition Read →
- 7 January 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker granted the Leader of the Opposition three minutes to speak. Committee Report: Public Finance Committee on Mid-Year Fiscal Position Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake responded to a request from the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, stating that the matter was reasonable and that the Government agreed to provide technical officers. He proposed that the Speaker, the Committee Chairman, and relevant participants discuss and determine the appropriate method and process for obtaining such support. Committee Report: Public Finance Committee on Mid-Year Fiscal Position Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva presented the Committee on Public Finance report on the 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report, noting increases in revenue, expenditure, tax and non-tax revenue, and the primary balance, along with a reduction in arrears, and stated that the Committee concurred with the report. He informed Parliament that the National Audit Office’s 2025 Work Programme had been approved subject to conditions due to the dissolution of Parliament delaying consideration, with amendments to be discussed and submitted. He also requested urgent provision of dedicated technical officers for the Committee and called for the early establishment of the Parliamentary Budget Office, with interim technical support potentially arranged through development partners such as UNDP. Committee Report: Public Finance Committee on Mid-Year Fiscal Position Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna presented the Distance Learning Centre’s Annual Reports for 2020 and 2021. He moved that the reports be referred to the relevant committees, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Tabling of Annual Reports and Regulations Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna presented the Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation’s Annual Reports for 2019 and 2020. He moved that the reports be referred to the relevant Committees, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Tabling of Annual Reports and Regulations Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. Sunil Handunnetti - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary The Minister presented a regulation under Section 14 of the Sri Lanka Export Development Act, No. 40 of 1979, concerning a cess imposed by the former Minister of Investment Promotion and published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2400/25 of 5 September 2024. He moved that the regulation be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Tabling of Annual Reports and Regulations Read →
- 7 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya tabled annual reports from the Eastern University of Sri Lanka, the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture of the University of Peradeniya, and the Inland Revenue Department, and moved that they be referred to the relevant committees. She also presented a series of regulations and orders issued under laws including the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, Foreign Exchange Act, Payment and Settlement Systems Act, Casino Business (Regulation) Act, Ports and Airports Development Levy Act, Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, and Special Commodity Levy Act, with associated Gazette notifications from 2024. Papers: Tabling of Annual Reports and Regulations Read →
- 7 January 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker informed the House of nominations to the Committee on Parliamentary Business and the Committee on Public Finance, made by the Committee of Selection under the relevant Standing Orders and the resolution of 6 December 2024. He also announced approval to re-establish the Sri Lanka Caucus on Climate Parliament and the Parliamentary Caucus for Open Parliament Initiatives for the Tenth Parliament. In addition, he laid before the House several volumes and parts of the Auditor-General’s Reports for 2021, 2022 and 2023, and the 2023 Financial Statements of the National Audit Office with the Independent Auditor’s report, under the Constitution and the National Audit Act. Papers: Tabling of Annual Reports and Regulations Read →
- 7 January 2025 Members of Parliament AI summary A list was presented of Members of Parliament elected at the General Election held on 14 November 2024, including their names and districts or National List status. The record also notes several National List Members whose appointments took effect from 12 December 2024. Opening: Announcements and Parliamentary Staff Introductions Read →
- 7 January 2025 Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) AI summary The excerpt provides only the bibliographic header for the Hansard record of 7 January 2025, Volume 316, Tenth Parliament, First Session, and contains no substantive speech or debate content to summarize. Opening: Announcements and Parliamentary Staff Introductions Read →
- 7 January 2025 Communications Department AI summary The entry lists the staff of the Communications Department as of 7 January 2025, identifying the Acting Director, managers, public services and media officers, a photography officer, and office coordinators. It is an administrative record of departmental personnel rather than a parliamentary speech or policy statement. Opening: Announcements and Parliamentary Staff Introductions Read →
- 7 January 2025 Information Systems and Management Department AI summary The Information Systems and Management Department entry records the officers and technical staff attached to Parliament’s ICT functions as of 7 January 2025. It lists personnel responsible for systems management, engineering, analysis, communications and security, web editing, help desk coordination, computer operations, and technical support, rather than setting out a policy argument or legislative proposal. Opening: Announcements and Parliamentary Staff Introductions Read →
- 7 January 2025 National Assembly Office AI summary The National Assembly Office recorded the names and designations of parliamentary support staff as of 7 January 2025. The list covered library, research, and interpretation services, including senior officers and assistant-level staff. Opening: Announcements and Parliamentary Staff Introductions Read →
- 7 January 2025 Ministerial Consultative Committees Office AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committees Office recorded the attendance of its officials at the sitting, naming Mr. D. D. U. K. Munasingha, Ms. C. M. Subasingha, and Ms. O. R. A. M. D. Sewwandi with their respective administrative roles. No policy argument, legislative proposal, question, or demand was presented in this entry. Opening: Announcements and Parliamentary Staff Introductions Read →
- 7 January 2025 Committee on Public Petitions Office AI summary Officials of the Committee on Public Petitions Office were listed as present, including the Assistant Director - Administration, Chief Officer, Deputy Chief Officer, Assistant Chief Officers, and a Parliamentary Officer. No substantive speech, argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided text. Opening: Announcements and Parliamentary Staff Introductions Read →
- 7 January 2025 COPE and COPA Committee Office AI summary The COPE and COPA Committee Office entry lists officials associated with the committee office on 7 January 2025, including Assistant Directors of Administration, Chief Officers, a Deputy Chief Officer, Assistant Chief Officers, and a Parliamentary Officer. No substantive speech, policy position, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided text. Opening: Announcements and Parliamentary Staff Introductions Read →
- 7 January 2025 Committee Office II AI summary The record lists Committee Office II officials present on 7 January 2025, including the Assistant Director - Administration, the Chief Officer, and two Deputy Chief Officers. No substantive speech, argument, proposal, or question is included in the provided text. Opening: Announcements and Parliamentary Staff Introductions Read →
- 7 January 2025 Committee Office I AI summary Committee Office I listed the administrative and committee staff present or associated with the proceedings, including the Assistant Director of Administration, Chief Officer, Deputy Chief Officers, and Assistant Chief Officers. No substantive policy argument, proposal, question, or legislative position was recorded in the provided text. Opening: Announcements and Parliamentary Staff Introductions Read →
- 7 January 2025 Bills Office AI summary Parliament recorded the attendance of Bills Office officials on 7 January 2025, including the Assistant Director – Administration, the Chief Officer, the Deputy Chief Officer, and Assistant Chief Officers. No substantive debate, proposal, question, or policy position was presented in the listed entry. Opening: Announcements and Parliamentary Staff Introductions Read →