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. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under Standing Order 91(d), asking the Speaker to prevent what he characterized as insulting conduct in the proceedings. He requested that the relevant Standing Order be read and enforced. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe made a brief remark admonishing another member to “learn a bit and come.” No substantive policy position, proposal, question, or legislative issue was raised in the recorded statement. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri invoked Standing Order 91(d) and asked the Speaker to prevent insulting remarks in the Chamber. The intervention was a procedural objection concerning parliamentary conduct. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe briefly requested that the presiding officer conduct the proceedings for the experienced Members present. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the intervention. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member made a brief procedural interjection, questioning whether another member was willing to sit down. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or formal proposal was raised. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe briefly requested that the Chair conduct proceedings for the experienced Members present. The intervention was procedural and did not raise a substantive policy issue or proposal. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly indicated that he would proceed to ask a question to the Speaker. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was raised in this excerpt. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake drew attention to Standing Order 33 governing supplementary questions, noting that Members may ask no more than two and that preliminary remarks before supplementaries are not provided for. He emphasized that supplementary questions must remain within the scope of the original question and be used only to clarify matters arising from the answer, and reminded the Chair that the Speaker may disallow non-compliant questions and limit the time for them. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe asked for an opportunity to respond after two supplementary questions had been posed. The intervention was procedural, indicating he intended to answer the questions if allowed to continue. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe intervened procedurally to urge that parliamentary time not be wasted on irrelevant narration. He requested that any supplementary question be asked directly and remain relevant to the matter under discussion. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe instructed the Member to keep the supplementary question relevant to the matter under discussion. He said any question on rice should be raised separately, at which point he would provide an answer. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake requested the Speaker to allow Members to ask supplementary questions while ensuring that irrelevant or disruptive conduct is noted. He emphasized that, given the limited time agreed for the next debate through the Parliamentary Business Committee and the Leader of the Opposition, the Speaker should protect all Members’ rights by preventing any one Member from taking excessive time. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri attempted to address the House and direct a question or remark to a Minister but was interrupted or not given an opportunity to proceed. He appealed to the Speaker for permission to speak. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe urged that, if the member wished to raise supplementary questions, he should be asked to do so. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Asked whether there is a separate file concerning money taken after renting out a building. The question appears to seek clarification on documentation or records related to a rental transaction. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary The remark indicates that a relevant file has been provided or made available, likely in response to a procedural or document-related matter. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question is presented in the excerpt. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri remarked that the Speaker who had been brought in through the Government’s backing had now left office, and called for those responsible to provide answers regarding that situation. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that the number of relevant files had increased from 400 to 760 and said he could provide details on all of them if a separate question was submitted. He also indicated that a file existed concerning the questioner’s resignation from Parliament and invited the Member to proceed with a supplementary question. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri made a brief procedural remark urging a Minister not to be agitated in the morning. He added, in a light aside, that such conduct might alarm the newly appointed Speaker. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →