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. Harshana Nanayakkara - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister raised a Point of Order to clarify that he had served as a Government Attorney in the Attorney General’s Department and did not wish to be addressed as “Attorney-at-Law” as a personal title. He said his challenge was limited to another Member’s public claims about qualifications and asked that any claimed qualification be presented to the House. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary A procedural motion was moved to adjourn Parliament at the end of the sitting until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 7 January 2025. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Adjournment Motion Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka - The President AI summary Anura Kumara Dissanayaka responded to the Leader of the Opposition regarding the allocation of parliamentary committee chairmanships. He stated that the Government had already decided to give the COPA Chair and the Public Finance Committee Chair to Opposition Members, while retaining the COPE Chair for the Government, describing this as a collective decision made at the outset rather than a personal position. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a Point of Order addressed to the President, urging consideration of Hon. Nalin Bandara’s proposal regarding Committee Chair positions. He referred to their recent experience working together in Opposition and asked for an open-minded and positive response to the suggestion. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that, after observing the relevant parties’ conduct, the matter would be discussed with the President. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha stated that the President is familiar with their conduct, noting that he had worked with them over the previous five years. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the future conduct of the person addressed would be assessed based on their actions. The remark functioned as a caution that subsequent behaviour would be subject to scrutiny or evaluation. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha argued that the Chairmanship of COPE should be given to the Opposition, noting that the committee already has a Government-side majority and that Opposition leadership would not obstruct its work. He referred to the previous practice of appointing Hon. Sunil Handunnetti as COPE Chair and urged that this tradition be continued to ensure proper oversight of government institutions. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated the Government’s position on parliamentary committee chairmanships, noting that COPA has been allocated to the Opposition and that Standing Orders place the Committee on Public Finance under the Opposition. He said COPE, given its mandate to examine institutional performance and past financial and administrative irregularities, should be chaired by the Government. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 114, referring to the 2015 precedent of appointing an Opposition Member as Chair of COPE. He requested the President, Prime Minister, Leader of the House and Chief Government Whip to allocate the Chairs of COPE and COPA to the Opposition, citing the importance of those committees, and asked for a response from the Leader of the House. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake addressed the scheduling of parliamentary proceedings, noting that discussions would be held with the Opposition leadership before informing the House of any decision. He said the impact on officials, costs, and time lost due to conduct in the Chamber should be considered, and proposed using the lunch interval to consult and decide how to proceed. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested that Parliament allocate additional time equivalent to the hour lost from Questions for Oral Answers due to statements being made. He argued that without compensation, Members from both sides would lose their opportunity to raise questions. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake informed the Speaker that, following discussions with the Chief Opposition Whip, they would advise the House on the amount of additional time proposed to be allocated. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka requested that the Leader of the House extend the time allocated for speeches, noting that several important matters had taken up considerable parliamentary time that day. He argued this was necessary to ensure fair treatment of Members participating in the debate. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva welcomed the President’s call for parliamentary support and emphasized that, under Article 148 of the Constitution, Parliament has full control over public finance. He thanked the Leader of the Opposition and Members for supporting his nomination to the Committee on Public Finance, noting that the Committee will consider necessary legal changes. He pledged cross-party cooperation to support national development under a new political culture. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa set out a detailed account of his educational and professional records in response to remarks made the previous day, stating that he would table supporting documents from his schooling in Sri Lanka and the UK, his A/Level results, his LSE degree, University of Maryland postgraduate transcripts, and later Open University coursework. He denied allegations regarding false or unfavourable examination records, invited verification from the relevant institutions and examination boards, and said he was prepared to resign from Parliament, the Opposition Leadership and politics if any statement he made was proven false. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa rejected allegations relating to his legal qualifications and Law College examination matters, stating that any claims should be investigated by the Law College and reported to Parliament and the public. He said his degree was from City, University of London and asked that it be verified through the Secretary-General if necessary, while calling for investigations into any alleged threats or pressure. He argued that the issue had been politicized over many years, damaged institutions including the Law College and Parliament, and requested that the relevant remarks be expunged from the Hansard. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that the record now shows the individual in question did not sit alone during an investigation. He demanded that the person disclose who else was present with him. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa rejected an allegation, stating that if it were proven he had “sat alone in a room” he would resign, and otherwise the person making the claim should resign. The excerpt indicates a challenge over the veracity of a specific accusation, but provides no further context or details. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 18 December 2024 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa denied an allegation that he sat alone in an air-conditioned room and stated that he would resign from Parliament if it were proven. He called on the relevant Minister to resign if the allegation could not be proven. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →