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- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva questioned reports that an MoU or agreement had been signed, emphasizing that under Article 148 of the Constitution Parliament has full control over public finance. He argued that no binding financial agreement can be entered into on behalf of the country without parliamentary process, and requested that the relevant document be tabled for scrutiny. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a point of order concerning the use of Standing Orders by Members seeking to speak when their names are mentioned. He referred to Standing Order 91(3), stating that a response is warranted only in cases involving improper imputations or references to personal affairs, and not merely because a Member’s name has been mentioned. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva raised a point of order in response to references to him, clarifying that his tweet on the ISB deal was conditional and intended to question whether the Government would abandon its promised alternative debt sustainability analysis. He urged the Government to present and implement its alternatives on debt restructuring and industrial policy if it has them, rather than changing course after assuming office. He also rejected the characterization of his party as neoliberal, referred to its social market economy approach and past advocacy on the EPF, and proposed that any MLB or clawback benefit be extended to the EPF within the existing DSA framework. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma informed the Leader of the Opposition that the requested information would be arranged and provided. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, rose to address the Chair, but the provided excerpt contains only the opening form of address and no substantive remarks. No policy position, question, proposal, or demand is included in the text supplied. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara moved that Hon. Imran Maharoof take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne left the Chair and Hon. Imran Maharoof assumed the Chair. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Clarified that a document had not been tabled because it contained market-sensitive information that must first be disclosed through a foreign exchange, after which it would be presented to Parliament. Stated that the Government is optimistic about next year’s GDP growth based on the current trajectory, but will provide projections after the 2024 final accounts are prepared, noting that the Government has been in office for only three months. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva seconded the motion moved by the Leader of the Opposition and sought leave of the House to speak after the Government side. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved that Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne take the Chair during the sitting. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne assumed it. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition informed the House that, in response to Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa’s request, he would table all certificates relating to his educational qualifications the following morning. The sitting then proceeded with a nomination for Hon. Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne to take the Chair. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees resumed the adjourned proceedings and called on Hon. Sajith Premadasa to speak. He informed him that he had 20 minutes for his address. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved the adjournment of Parliament. The Deputy Chairperson put the motion to the House. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved to adjourn the debate on the Supplementary Allocation under Head 102, Programme 01, listed as Item 1 on the Order Paper. The motion was agreed to, and the debate was scheduled to resume on 18 December 2024. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees informed the House that an adjournment motion had been moved by Hon. Bimal Rathnayake. This was a procedural announcement to commence or recognize the adjournment debate. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees informed Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa of the remaining time allocated for his speech, stating that he had until 3.10 p.m. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved to extend the time allocated for the main business by ten minutes, from 3.00 p.m. to 3.10 p.m., as the proceedings could not be concluded within the scheduled time. The motion was agreed to, and an additional three minutes were then allocated to Hon. S.M. Marikkar. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees called Hon. Bimal Rathnayake to move the Adjournment debate. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees recognized Hon. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa and informed him that he had time to speak until 3.10 p.m. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees noted that the speaking time should proceed according to the time allocation assigned to that side. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar objected to repeated reductions in his allotted speaking time during the debate. He questioned the procedural basis for the time being cut from twelve minutes to seven minutes. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →