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- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe asked the Hon. Member to explain the basis or methodology used to determine the figures being cited. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman asked the Minister to wait until he concluded his remarks before responding. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in this excerpt. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Mohamed Nizam Kariapper SJB AI summary Hon. Mohamed Nizam Kariapper used his maiden speech to outline the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress’s position on minority representation, thanking party and opposition leaders and recalling the late M.H.M. Ashraff. He argued that inclusive democracy and proportional representation are essential to prevent ethnic conflict and extremism, and urged the Government to preserve the current electoral system while correcting its deficiencies to ensure local-level representation. He said the SLMC has discussed proposals with the JVP/NPP and Opposition parties and called for Local Government elections to precede Provincial Council and Parliamentary polls. He also noted his intention to raise Eastern Province and Kalmunai issues in future and expressed solidarity with people suffering in Palestine. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Namal Karunaratne JJB AI summary Hon. Namal Karunaratne moved a procedural motion proposing that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order concerning a vihara built in Jaffna, emphasizing that most Tamils in the area are willing to accept all religions and that his own religion teaches equality among religions. His remarks appeared to address religious coexistence in the context of the vihara issue. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake proposed, in line with an agreement with the Opposition, that the sitting of the House on 18 December 2024 be extended by one hour. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB AI summary Hon. Nihal Galappaththi rejected opposition allegations about politicisation in schools, extended school hours and tuition policy, arguing that past governments and opposition leaders had themselves interfered in education. He defended the Government’s mandate after the September presidential and November parliamentary elections, stating it would proceed with its programme despite obstruction. He framed the debate as support for a measure to assist schoolchildren amid economic hardship, citing figures that many children cannot buy new stationery or must reuse old supplies. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi JJB AI summary Chandana Sooriyaarachchi formally seconded the motion before the House. The question was then put and agreed to, after which the Chair changed from Aravinda Senarath to Prof. Sena Nanayakkara. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Gamagedara Dissanayake - Deputy Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary Proposed that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe moved that Hon. Aravinda Senarath take the Chair during the sitting. The motion was seconded, agreed to by the House, and Hon. Aravinda Senarath assumed the Chair. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called the next speaker, Hon. Chanaka Madugoda, and allocated him seven minutes. Before proceeding, they asked whether any Member would propose Hon. Aravinda Senarath to preside over the sitting. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Raising a Point of Order, Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna requested that the Leader of the Opposition table the documents he had presented in Parliament the previous day. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe called on Members to follow proper procedure when raising a Point of Order by identifying the relevant Standing Order and specifying the issue. He also admonished Members not to misuse the process or make false statements. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha referred to a challenge involving Asoka Sapumal Ranwala and the Leader of the Opposition, and extended the issue to Cabinet accountability. He demanded that all Cabinet Ministers table their educational or professional qualifications in Parliament, arguing that such claims should not be accepted without evidence. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment, Dr. Dammika Patabendi, briefly requested Hon. Ajith P. Perera to allow him to proceed. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in this excerpt. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera requested an additional two minutes to speak, stating that a Minister had used part of his allotted time. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera briefly objected, stating that the situation or ruling under discussion was unfair. No specific proposal, question, or further context was provided in the remark. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera criticized another member’s claimed doctoral qualifications, stating that available records contradict those claims. He called for the matter to be acknowledged in Parliament. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera stated that on 25 January 2024 Mr. Nanayakkara presented himself to voters as an attorney and claimed that his legal qualification was from England rather than Sri Lanka. The point raised concerns the accuracy or representation of Mr. Nanayakkara’s professional credentials in a political context. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Harshana Nanayakkara denied that a leaflet incorrectly described him as “Attorney-at-Law,” stating that it referred to him as having worked as a Government Attorney. He challenged the opposing claim as based on a misreading of the Sinhala text and asked for documentary proof, such as a certificate, to substantiate the allegation. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →