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- 6 December 2024 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva noted that he had been allocated 20 minutes to speak. No substantive policy argument or proposal was made in this excerpt. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva said the Vote on Account should be viewed as an interim authorization under the Public Finance Management Act, aligned with the 2024 Budget and IMF programme, rather than as the Government’s full policy agenda for 2025. He noted the Government was seeking Rs. 1,403 billion in primary expenditure, Rs. 4,172 billion for debt service and restructuring, and Rs. 4,000 billion in borrowing authority, implying expected revenue of about Rs. 1,600 billion for the first four months. While reiterating support for continuing with the IMF programme, he said concerns remain about some conditions and social justice, and indicated that the key issue he wished to examine was the borrowing requirement for debt restructuring. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe briefly responded to another Member, asking them not to become agitated and stating that he was in the process of answering their point. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in this intervention. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe objected that his allotted speaking time was being affected by interruptions while he was responding to another Member’s question. He sought clarification on whether his 20-minute allocation had expired. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim denied an assertion made in the debate, stating that the relevant document or agreement had not been signed and that the claim to the contrary was false. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim challenged the Minister over an agreement he said had not yet been signed, urging the Government to cancel it if it had the resolve to do so. He also demanded that the agreement be brought before Parliament for approval. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa informed Parliament that he would table a detailed report, as previously indicated. Vote on Account Debate (Introduction and Motion) Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that the Opposition had met the Speaker and submitted concerns regarding the nomination process, citing precedent and parliamentary tradition. He said they were awaiting the Speaker’s ruling and that, until it was given, it would be difficult for them to proceed with nominations. Vote on Account Debate (Introduction and Motion) Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake requested the Leader of the Opposition to submit the Opposition’s nominees for the Parliamentary Business Committee, noting that 16 members had been approved. He said the Committee was scheduled to meet at 2.00 p.m. that day to decide the agenda for the following parliamentary week. Vote on Account Debate (Introduction and Motion) Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunatilleka sought the Speaker’s permission to raise a matter of public concern. No further details of the issue were provided in the excerpt. Vote on Account Debate (Introduction and Motion) Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said speaking time constraints require parties to organize internally, noting similar past constraints and offering to assist Opposition Members where possible. He then moved a series of motions under the Standing Orders to constitute key parliamentary committees for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament, including Standing Orders, House, Ethics and Privileges, COPA, COPE, Public Finance, Ways and Means, Public Petitions, High Posts, and the Backbencher Committee. He noted that the Committee on Public Finance is to be chaired by the Opposition and that the Backbencher Committee’s membership had been increased by agreement. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Hon. Jeevan Thondaman urged the Government, given its historic single-party majority, to uphold the principles previously advocated by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Parliament. He said the Opposition was not seeking favours but equitable treatment, and cautioned the Government not to act in the manner it had formerly opposed. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake clarified that Standing Order 111(1) applies to Sectoral Oversight Committees, not the Committee on Parliamentary Business, and argued that proportional allocation is not applied uniformly across all committees. He stated that the Opposition would receive one additional seat and requested its fair allocation. He then moved that the Committee on Parliamentary Business be fixed at 16 members. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunatilleka referred to Standing Order 111(10), noting that nominations to Sectoral Oversight Committees should reflect the relative strength of parties and independent groups. He requested that the same principle be considered for appointments to the Parliamentary Business Committee, citing consistency with a position previously taken by the current President. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly addressed Hon. Rauff Hakeem, stating that there was no need for alarm. No specific policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the remark. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the matter had been resolved and informed Parliament that Hon. Aboobucker Athambawa, representing the Ampara District, had been nominated as the Government nominee. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem requested that a fair solution be considered regarding an earlier procedural request before the House. He also raised concerns about the scheduled establishment of the Constitutional Council under Article 41A(1)(e), arguing that its composition should reflect Sri Lanka’s pluralistic character, including ethnic and social diversity. He noted uncertainty over the President’s nominee and questioned the absence of a Muslim representative after the Opposition Leader nominated a Sinhala Member, asking that the 11.00 a.m. vote be considered in that context. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa raised concerns that Opposition parties, including the SLPP, are not adequately represented on the Parliamentary Business Committee. He argued that decisions made without fair party leader participation could face objections later in the House and cause delays, and requested that some form of representation be considered despite the large number of parties. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said Parliament must act under the existing Standing Orders and argued that the Committee on Parliamentary Business should remain limited in size, while acknowledging concerns over Opposition representation. He stated that two additional Opposition Members would be added, with proposed representation for ITAK, the New Democratic Front and the SLPP alongside the Leader of the Opposition and Chief Opposition Whip. He also noted related increases in the membership of COPA, COPE, the Public Petitions Committee and Ministerial Consultative Committees, including an Opposition Chair for COPA and expanded Opposition participation in consultative committees. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam argued that the composition of the Committee on Parliamentary Business should reflect the presence of single-Member parties and independent groups that do not necessarily align with the main Opposition. He said the Standing Orders were framed for a two-party context and called for flexibility, as in previous Parliaments, so that each constituent party can be informed of and contribute to Parliament’s functioning. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →