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 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested that the membership of the Committee be increased to allow broader and fairer Opposition representation. He argued that such an increase would not violate Standing Orders or raise costs, and cited the previous Parliament’s practice of wider Opposition inclusion as a precedent for reaching consensus. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Parliamentary Business Committee membership was discussed in the context of Standing Orders and proposals to expand committee representation. The Minister argued that, while other committees such as Ministerial Consultative Committees could be enlarged, the Parliamentary Business Committee must remain limited for effective functioning, especially given the possibility of many Opposition parties. He said agreement had been reached to increase nominated membership to 16, bringing the total with ex officio members to 23, and urged the Opposition to share its available slots fairly. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna stated that, as a Member representing Jaffna District, he was not being allocated speaking time by the Opposition despite multiple Jaffna MPs being present in Parliament. He requested the Speaker’s intervention to ensure he receives at least a brief opportunity, even 30 seconds, in each debate to represent his constituents. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunatilleka said Opposition parties had met the Speaker to request broader representation at Party Leaders’ meetings. He argued that, given the increase in the number of Opposition parties from about six to about twelve, limiting attendance to four representatives is unfair, and called for a fair arrangement allowing a reasonable number to participate. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a motion to vary Standing Order 115 for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament, establishing the Committee on Parliamentary Business with the Speaker and key office holders plus 12 Members nominated by the Committee of Selection. He explained that, following Opposition requests and party leaders’ discussions, additional Opposition representation would be provided, though not all Opposition parties could be accommodated. He said allocation of Opposition slots should be handled by the Leader of the Opposition, while other parties could be given opportunities through mechanisms such as Adjournment Motions and fair time allocation via the Chief Government Whip. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved a motion under Standing Order 113 to constitute the Legislative Standing Committee, chaired by the Deputy Speaker and including the Deputy Chairman of Committees and ten other Members nominated by the Committee of Selection. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved procedural motions altering the day’s sitting hours to run from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., with adjournment by the Speaker at 5.30 p.m., and to take up Government Business. He also moved the appointment of 24 Ministerial Consultative Committees under Standing Order 112, specifying their subject areas, membership structure, and a quorum of three members. All motions were agreed to by the House. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing tabled the Annual Reports of the National Housing Development Authority for 2019 and 2021, and the 2023 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Buildings. He moved that the reports be referred to the relevant Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources presented the 2021 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Fisheries Harbours Corporation to Parliament. He moved that the report be referred to the relevant Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said the matter raised by Hon. Shritharan was not a point of order but had humanitarian significance and had been referred to the relevant Minister. He urged that it should not be reopened as a debate and emphasized that all Members of Parliament should be treated equally, with no member considered superior to another. Papers Presented Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that Hon. Shritharan’s intervention was a question rather than a point of order. He requested that it be referred to the Minister of Foreign Affairs or the Minister responsible for foreign employment, indicating that the matter would be looked into. Papers Presented Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the matter raised by Hon. Harsha de Silva had already been addressed, and that time had been taken until 31 January to decide on oversight committees. He said the Committee on Public Finance would be decided on that day, with dates for appointments to be fixed through proper parliamentary procedure. He also announced, with the concurrence of the Leader of the Opposition, a Parliamentary Business Committee meeting at 2.00 p.m. to settle the timetable for appointing the committees. Papers Presented Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva asked when the Committee on Public Finance would be established, referring to the Prime Minister’s mention of a report being presented to that Committee. Papers Presented Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided extract. Papers Presented Read →
- 6 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented Supplementary Estimate No. 15 of 2024 and moved that it be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, which was agreed to. She also presented the 2022 Annual Performance Report of the Judicial Service Commission Secretariat and moved its referral to the relevant Committee, which was likewise agreed to. Papers Presented Read →
- 6 December 2024 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala AI summary Parliament met at 9.30 a.m. with Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala presiding as Speaker. The proceedings moved to the item “Papers Presented,” with no substantive speech or policy argument recorded in the provided excerpt. Parliament Opening Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The motion sought to adjourn the debate on the Approval to present a Vote on Account and twelve Supplementary Estimates, which had commenced that day, and to resume it on 6 December 2024. The House agreed to the motion, after which Parliament was adjourned until 9.30 a.m. the following day. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. K.S. Kugathasan ITAK AI summary Hon. K.S. Kugathasan stated that he would table his speech. No substantive arguments, proposals, or questions were presented orally. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) Read →
- 5 December 2024 An Hon. Member AI summary The Member made a brief remark stating that someone had “studied by heart.” No substantive policy issue, proposal, question, or demand was raised. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB AI summary Amila Prasad requested an additional two minutes of speaking time from the Deputy Chairperson. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) Read →