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. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe urged the Chair to require the Member to ask his first supplementary question rather than turn the exchange into a debate. He said that if a debate was desired, it should be formally requested. 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 pose his first supplementary question and asked the Minister to be seated so he could proceed. He made a brief critical remark suggesting the Minister was acting differently in Parliament compared to outside, but the substantive question was not included 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 stated that he would base his first supplementary question on a file prepared under the previous Government, which he characterized as corrupt. He added that he intended to raise questions in future regarding files prepared by the present Government as well. 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 stated that no substantive questions had been raised before supplementary questions were sought. He indicated a procedural issue regarding the order of questioning in the House. 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 began to ask a supplementary question, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive remarks, policy position, proposal, or question beyond addressing the Speaker. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe informed the Member that two supplementary questions were permitted and invited them to proceed with the first supplementary. 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 briefly clarified that his question was intended to understand the matter under discussion, rather than to make a substantive point or objection. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary The Chair informed Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe that he had already used one of his two permitted supplementary questions, indicating the procedural limit during the question period. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment presented the 2023 Performance Reports of the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Forest Department. He proposed that both reports be referred to the relevant Committees, and the House agreed. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Reports Tabled Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Acting Minister of Labour JJB AI summary Acting Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe presented the Department of Manpower and Employment’s Annual Performance Report for 2023 on behalf of the Minister of Labour and the Deputy Minister of Economic Development. He proposed that the report be referred to the relevant committee, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Reports Tabled Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister presented a report under Standing Order 119(4) on observations and actions taken concerning the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government and its institutions, following matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Reports Tabled Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development JJB AI summary The Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development presented the 2023 Performance Report and Annual Accounts of the Measurement Units, Standards and Services Department. He moved that the report be referred to the relevant committee, and the House agreed. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Reports Tabled Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar presented the 2023 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. He proposed that the report be referred to the relevant Committee, and the House agreed. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Reports Tabled Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism presented the 2022 Annual Reports of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and the Tourism Development Fund. He proposed that the reports be referred to the relevant Committees, and the House agreed. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Reports Tabled Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha - Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Animal Production and Health and moved that it be referred to the relevant Committee, which was agreed to. He also presented, under Standing Order 124(6), a report on observations and actions taken concerning matters related to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation as contained in a Committee on Rules and Procedure report, and moved its referral to that Committee, which was also agreed to. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Reports Tabled Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister JJB AI summary Annual reports for the University of Ruhuna and the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies for 2022, along with a regulation under the Strategic Development Projects Act relating to Colombo West International Terminal (Private) Limited, were tabled and proposed for referral to the relevant Committees. A note under the Ministry of National Budget Department on supplementary provisions for the Development Programme under the Disposal of Property Act was also tabled. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Reports Tabled Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved that the referenced Report be printed. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament ordered that the Report be printed. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Reports Tabled Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary On behalf of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi, Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam congratulated the newly elected Speaker. He urged the Speaker to act impartially, protect the privileges and safety of all Members including the Opposition and ITAK, and ensure equal treatment of Members in carrying out their parliamentary duties. Opening: Parliament Meeting, Affirmations, and Speaker's Election Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary Hon. Dilith Jayaweera congratulated the new Speaker and urged him to act independently while preserving the dignity and traditions of Parliament. He proposed that professional titles such as “Doctor” and “Professor” be omitted when Members are formally addressed or called to speak in the Chamber, arguing that this would support egalitarian parliamentary practice and avoid social divisions. Opening: Parliament Meeting, Affirmations, and Speaker's Election Read →
- 17 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna congratulated the newly elected Speaker, noting their shared professional background. He expressed hope that the Speaker would act appropriately in serving both the Government and Opposition parties in Parliament. Opening: Parliament Meeting, Affirmations, and Speaker's Election Read →