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- 8 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne - Deputy Minister of Mass Media JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Kaushalya Ariyarathne stated that new vehicles were procured for the postal service last year and further purchases are planned this year. Responding on Mullaitivu’s allocation, she said she would consult the Postmaster General and report back on the current position and whether a vehicle can be reassigned. Oral Question: Mulliyawalai Post Office (Q.1/1318/2025) Read →
- 8 April 2026 The Hon. Aruna Panagoda JJB AI summary Aruna Panagoda presented two public petitions to Parliament, one from Mr. Amila Tharaka Ayuwaradhana of the Praja Shakthi Development Society in Mattegoda and another from Mr. M.G. Dharmasena of Samagi Mawatha. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 8 April 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Four petitions from residents of Panadura were tabled in Parliament for consideration. The petitions were submitted on behalf of Mrs. Anudi Yasara Fernando, Mr. Janaka Indunil Abayanweera, Mr. Kalinga Gnanath Peduruarachchi, and Mrs. P. Chintha Peiris. Petitions Read →
- 8 April 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration presented the 2024 Annual Report of the National Institute of Language Education and Training. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Reports Read →
- 8 April 2026 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary The Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure presented the 2023 Annual Report of the C/S Halawatha Plantation Company. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resource Management, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Reports Read →
- 8 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya presented two reports detailing observations and actions taken under Standing Orders 120(4) and 119(4) concerning matters raised by the Committee on Public Enterprises regarding the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and by the Committee on Public Accounts regarding the Parliament of Sri Lanka. She moved that the reports be referred respectively to COPE and COPA, and both motions were agreed to. Tabling of Reports Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration about the amendment to Section 9(a) of the Civil Procedure Code made by Act No. 43 of 2024, questioning whether allowing cases to be filed in the District Court based on the plaintiff’s residence is inappropriate. He noted the Bar Association of Sri Lanka’s request to restore the previous legal position and asked for the current progress on the promised corrective amendment, or reasons if no action has been taken. Written Answers to Questions Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved approval of the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation’s 2018 Annual Report, including the Auditor General’s observations, under Section 30(1) of the State Industrial Corporations Act, No. 49 of 1957. He noted that the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Water and Marine Resources had considered the report on 09.09.2025 and presented it to Parliament on 11.09.2025, after which the motion was agreed to. Papers: Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Annual Report Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake sought permission to correct linguistic, typographical, grammatical and numbering errors in the revised Standing Orders of Parliament, and to make any consequential amendments arising from those corrections. Debate: Amendment of Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) and Committee Stage Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved an amendment to Standing Order 120(4), proposing the insertion of a new paragraph immediately after its first existing paragraph. The proposed text was as set out in the day’s Order Paper. Debate: Amendment of Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) and Committee Stage Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved an amendment to Standing Order 119(4), proposing that a new paragraph listed in the day’s Order Paper be inserted immediately after the first paragraph of the existing provision. Debate: Amendment of Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) and Committee Stage Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake supported the proposed amendments to the Standing Orders, arguing that they would strengthen parliamentary procedure and better uphold the public mandate. He emphasized that the Auditor General and her team’s investigations should lead to tangible outcomes rather than only public attention. Debate: Amendment of Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) and Committee Stage Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake supported amendments to the Standing Orders intended to make COPE and COPA findings on serious fraud or corruption more effective by allowing Parliament, through a motion, to decide on referrals to the Attorney General. He said these committees rely heavily on the Auditor General and parliamentary staff because they lack investigative arms, and argued that corruption and negligence also involve some public officers, not only politicians. He added that earlier attempts to introduce such a process were blocked, and clarified that remarks by Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena concerned continuing theft by some CTB bus conductors and drivers, not allegations against the current SLTB Chairman. Debate: Amendment of Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) and Committee Stage Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Aravinda Senarath discussed the role of COPA and COPE under Standing Orders 119 and 120, arguing that they must move beyond audit discussions to effective follow-up on fraud, corruption and institutional inefficiency. He cited recent COPA actions, including recovery of payments for excess or misused fuel by former provincial officials, and examples of irregular conduct such as improper vehicle registration. He supported proposed amendments to Standing Orders to allow Parliament, after debate on COPA recommendations and ministerial observations, to refer findings of fraud or corruption to bodies such as the CID or the Bribery Commission for legal action. Debate: Amendment of Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) and Committee Stage Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake supported the intent of proposed Standing Order amendments but argued that existing COPE and COPA mechanisms under Parliament’s fiscal powers should be corrected and expedited rather than creating a new process. He raised concern that public officers are deterred from taking discretionary decisions due to overlapping scrutiny from audit, anti-corruption and law enforcement bodies, and urged that international recommendations be adapted to Sri Lankan conditions. He also called for urgent scrutiny of Central Bank bank supervision following reported irregularities at NDB, references to Cargills Bank and Sampath Bank matters, and questioned the role of CBSL supervisory and audit functions, requesting ministerial and Cabinet attention to strengthen bank balance sheets and the supervisory framework. Debate: Amendment of Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) and Committee Stage Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Vithana raised a question of parliamentary privilege, stating that police correspondence and a Senior DIG report had confirmed an assassination plot against him by organised criminals, but that his police protection was later withdrawn. He tabled related documents and alleged the withdrawal occurred contrary to directions from the Speaker and Defence Minister, while noting pending Fundamental Rights and damages proceedings. He denied claims that he had organised a bus strike and requested an investigation, summoning of those responsible, and safeguards to prevent similar action affecting other Members. Debate: Amendment of Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) and Committee Stage Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary COPE’s Chair reported that the Committee had held 29 meetings over the past year and examined 21 public enterprises based on audit observations from 2022–2024, identifying instances where financial regulations and procedures may have been manipulated or overridden. He argued that referring wrongdoing for investigation does not undermine the public service, but protects lawful officials and addresses possible political or administrative interference. He proposed amendments to Standing Orders 119 and 120 to allow COPE and COPA, after Parliament considers their reports, to directly refer prima facie serious matters to the CID or the Bribery Commission for further investigation and due process. Debate: Amendment of Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) and Committee Stage Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary A motion was moved for Parliament to approve amendments to Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) based on the Committee on Standing Orders report presented on 20 February 2026. The proposed amendments would allow the Committee on Public Accounts and the Committee on Public Enterprises, after tabling reports and with Parliament’s approval, to refer findings of serious financial fraud, bribery or corruption directly to the Bribery Commission or the Inspector-General of Police for action. Debate: Amendment of Standing Orders 119(4) and 120(4) and Committee Stage Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Moved three sets of regulations for parliamentary approval on behalf of relevant Ministers: the 2026 Prohibited List under the Convention Against Doping in Sports Act; a regulation under the Strategic Development Projects Act; and Central Bank rules on repatriation of export earnings under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act. He noted that each had been published in the relevant Gazette Extraordinary, presented to Parliament on the specified dates, and received Cabinet approval; all three motions were agreed to. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva sought permission from the Presiding Member to raise a brief clarification. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →