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 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary The Deputy Chairperson of Committees called on Hon. S.M. Marikkar to address Parliament and indicated that he had the allotted speaking time. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara briefly responded to an issue raised by another Member by suggesting that the matter be set aside for the moment and referred to the Council of Legal Education. The intervention indicates a procedural proposal to seek the Council’s view on the matter under discussion. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella clarified that she has not claimed to be an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, including during elections, and stated that she completed law examinations after returning in 2003. She argued that individuals with foreign professional or educational qualifications may use the corresponding titles in Sri Lanka, comparing this to the use of “Dr.” by holders of foreign PhDs. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara JJB AI summary Harshana Nanayakkara questions whether a person who became a Barrister after completing the Bar Vocational Course had also undergone an apprenticeship. The intervention appears to seek clarification on the individual’s legal training and professional qualification process. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara JJB AI summary Harshana Nanayakkara briefly responded to a remark made by Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella in his absence, seeking to clarify the basis on which she claimed the right to use the title “Attorney-at-Law.” He questioned the duration and grounds of her claimed legal qualification, asking for correction if his understanding was wrong. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara was identified in his capacity as Minister by the Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees. No substantive remarks, proposals, or policy positions were recorded in this entry. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara JJB AI summary The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara’s intervention appears to consist only of an address to the presiding officer, “Hon. Deputy Chairperson,” with no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy positions recorded in the provided text. 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 on Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna to speak. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order during the proceedings. No substantive issue or proposal was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar was recognized to speak and informed that his allotted speaking time was seven minutes. 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. Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister, and allotted him nine minutes to speak. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Dr. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana objected to allegations made against him, stating that it was unfair to malign him. He clarified that he does not practise in the relevant capacity in Parliament and said he would take appropriate action if he intended to do so. 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 instructed a Member to conclude their speech within one minute, indicating time management during the debate. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake emphasized that the debate should be conducted fairly and that speaking time must be managed to ensure proceedings conclude by the scheduled 3.00 p.m. deadline. 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 addressed the Chair’s management of debate time, noting that Members may rise when named but urging that further remarks be deferred to the following day. He emphasized the need to conclude the debate by 3.00 p.m. and asked the Member to finish within one minute to avoid repeated interruptions from Members whose names are mentioned. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana states that he is rising only because his name was mentioned. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question is raised in the excerpt. 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 on the Leader of the House to speak. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy matter was raised. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake’s recorded contribution for 17 December 2024 consists only of addressing the Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees, with no substantive remarks, questions, proposals, or policy positions included in the provided text. 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 informed the Member that there was a time constraint affecting the proceedings. 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 instructed the Member to keep remarks brief, managing the proceedings and time of the debate. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →