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.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana raised a point of order responding to references made to his educational qualifications while he was absent. He cited the WHO definition of medical doctors and stated that he holds an MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, India, with Medical Registration Certificate No. 100151, legally qualifying him to practise modern scientific medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology. 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 the next speaker, Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe, and informed him that he had four minutes to speak. 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 Mrs. Chamindranee Kiriella clarified her legal qualifications in response to Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara’s remarks, stating that while both had passed Barrister examinations, he had not completed the required one-year training to appear in UK courts. She said that because she had completed that training, she was entitled to use the title “Attorney-at-Law.” 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. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella clarified a reference made to her by Hon. Hasara Liyanage regarding her professional title. She stated that she qualified as a Barrister in the UK in 2000, completed chambers training there, and uses the title “Barrister” on that basis, while denying that she has claimed to be an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella, MP, was called upon to speak by the Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees. No substantive remarks, proposals, or policy positions were included in the provided excerpt. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Hon. Aravinda Senarath raised a point of order alleging that security personnel assigned to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa were being used for private purposes, including work on paddy lands, cattle tending, and guarding property. He argued that State officers should not be deployed for private agricultural work and said public calls for the removal of such protection were justified. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala urged that decisions in the matter under discussion should not be made on political grounds. He called for the issue to be handled without political interference. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna JJB AI summary During debate on a Supplementary Estimate for education, Janaka Senarathna argued that education is a right and a core public investment, citing Sri Lanka’s free education history, low education spending at about 1.8 percent of GDP, falling school attendance, and UNICEF data on child food insecurity and malnutrition. He supported the proposed allocation of about Rs. 6,000 per child for school supplies for low-income families. He also tabled documents on his own medical qualifications and challenged Opposition MP Kavinda Jayawardana to produce proof within one month of registration as a medical practitioner, citing provisions of the Medical Ordinance on use of the title “Dr.” Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake raised a procedural concern that an Opposition Member had reportedly not been allocated speaking time by the Opposition and was under pressure despite having the right to speak in Parliament. He requested that the matter be discussed and resolved either by the Leader of the Opposition or through the Chair. 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 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order concerning unutilized funds allocated to the Northern and Eastern Provinces, stating that such funds had been returned by responsible officers and that this had led to blame being placed on the Ministry of Health. He requested the Minister to take action and review past allocations, including how much funding had gone unused. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister supported the Supplementary Estimate for educational relief and said the Government had stabilized the economy, maintained investor confidence, and remained committed to transparency, accountability, and a “cleaner Parliament.” He addressed public debate over MPs’ qualifications, arguing that scrutiny of credentials reflects a changed political culture, while criticizing politically motivated allegations. He explained that the “Dr.” title appearing before his name on the Parliament website was an error he had not submitted, said he lodged a CID complaint to determine whether it was accidental or deliberate, and requested the Secretary-General’s office to temporarily take down and fully verify the Parliament website to prevent further erroneous information. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved that the business relating to Item No. 1 of the day’s Order Paper be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order 121(2). The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural: Personal Explanation and Suspension Order Motions Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary the sitting hours of Parliament for the day, setting sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. notwithstanding Standing Order 8. The motion also provided for Standing Order 8(5) to operate at 3.00 p.m. and for Parliament to be adjourned by the Speaker at 6.30 p.m. without question put; it was agreed to. Procedural: Personal Explanation and Suspension Order Motions Read →
- 17 December 2024 PERSONAL EXPLANATION BY HON. (DR.) RIZVIE SALIH — The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih - Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih rejected social media allegations that he had falsely presented himself as a specialist doctor, stating that any election material describing him as such was prepared by third parties and withdrawn once he became aware of it. He explained that he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in ENT Surgery obtained through Health Ministry and PGIM training, and that he served as an ENT surgeon at Nuwara Eliya Base Hospital when diploma-trained doctors were deployed to address specialist shortages. He said he has not identified himself as an ENT specialist, particularly since Sri Lanka Medical Council regulations on specialist registration were introduced in 2019. Procedural: Personal Explanation and Suspension Order Motions Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly notes that the addressee is expected to attend Parliament the following day. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or specific demand is raised in the statement. Procedural: Ministerial Statement and Points of Order Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha said he had stated, based on information received, that certain arrests were made under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. He declined to withdraw the statement solely on the Minister’s assurance, saying he would verify the matter with lawyers and withdraw it the following day if investigations showed it was incorrect. Procedural: Ministerial Statement and Points of Order Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake challenged a statement by Nalin Bandara Jayamaha that certain detainees were apprehended under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, noting that the Minister of Public Security had contradicted it. He requested that the remark be withdrawn, arguing that references to PTA arrests carry international implications for Sri Lanka. Procedural: Ministerial Statement and Points of Order Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha raised a Point of Order seeking clarification from Minister Ananda Wijepala regarding an incident involving Development Officers. He questioned the Minister’s statement that they were not arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and asked who deployed an Intelligence officer alleged to have injured police officers with a blade, and what exactly occurred. Procedural: Ministerial Statement and Points of Order Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala clarified in Parliament that, contrary to a statement by Hon. Nalin Bandara regarding the recent incident involving Development Officers in which three police officers were stabbed, the arrested individuals were not detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Procedural: Ministerial Statement and Points of Order Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka SJB AI summary No substantive speech content is provided beyond the formal address to the Deputy Speaker, so no policy position, proposal, question, or argument can be summarized. Procedural: Ministerial Statement and Points of Order Read →