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- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake rose to speak, but no substantive remarks or arguments were recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara cited Section 23(2) of Act No. 44 of 2024 to argue that a Vote on Account should be followed by the passage of an Appropriation Act, including the expenditure already made. He maintained that the Government could have brought the Appropriation Bill within 26 days and stressed that citizens should retain the right to challenge the procedure in court if a Vote on Account is presented without the Appropriation Bill. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Member urged restraint and civility in the debate, asking colleagues not to react angrily. The intervention appears to have been a brief procedural or conciliatory remark rather than a substantive policy argument. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly responded to interruptions or agitation in the House, stating that the matter would be decided and urging others not to react disruptively. He asserted that Members should not behave like “street thugs” and suggested that disagreement or difficulty accepting the situation was causing the tension. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake interjected to request that a member state their party affiliation before speaking about the law. The remark appears to challenge or clarify the political position of the person addressing the legal matter. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asserted that decisions concerning the Sri Lanka Freedom Party are for its members and leadership to determine, not others. He emphasized his position as the leader of a constituent party and group leader in that context. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa directed a brief question asking the addressee to state their political party affiliation. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he also participates in the Party Leaders’ meeting. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa posed a brief question asking a member to state their political party affiliation. The intervention appears to seek clarification of party identity in the course of the parliamentary exchange. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara responded to remarks by the Leader of the House, objecting to the tone used toward him. He asserted that he engages in “gentleman politics” and emphasized that, as a front-row member and party leader, he should be addressed with due respect. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said the Government was presenting the Vote on Account in accordance with the relevant legal provisions, arguing that Parliament may do so where the Appropriation Bill has not been presented and passed. He criticized earlier procedural objections and attempts to suspend Standing Orders prematurely, attributing them to political eagerness, and said the matter had been discussed and clarified. He urged the House to conclude the issue and proceed with the day’s main business, preferably by agreement among party leaders. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara sought permission from the Leader of the House to speak during the proceedings. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake argued that presenting a Vote on Account is permitted under Section 23(1) of the State Public Financial Management Act, No. 44 of 2024, where the Appropriation Bill for the following year has not been passed by 31 December. He stated that since the Appropriation Bill had not even been presented, there was no violation of the Act, and referred the point to the Chief Opposition Whip. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri argued that decisions at a Party Leaders’ meeting cannot override statutes or parliamentary rules, and said the Government has no mandate to bypass approved laws. He stated that the Opposition was not opposing payments to public servants but insisting that such actions be taken in accordance with the law. He also commended the Speaker’s ruling and independence, cautioning against misuse of the Government’s majority. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point under Standing Order 91(a), referring to “58,” and sought clarification on whether parliamentary procedures were being departed from. He emphasized that Members have the right to request clarification when there are concerns about deviations from established parliamentary processes. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa – Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip AI summary Referring to the State Public Financial Management Act, No. 44 of 2024, he argued that a Vote on Account is lawful when the Appropriation Bill has not been passed by 31 December. He said the measure is necessary after the election period to ensure public servants’ salaries, public services, relief programmes, and essential projects can continue. He rejected Opposition objections as procedural obstruction and asked them to state publicly if they wanted government operations halted. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake clarified that the suspension of Standing Orders was necessary because the Committee on Public Finance had not yet been constituted in the new Parliament, rejecting the claim that the Government was bypassing procedure for political reasons. He said the five-day laying requirement for the Resolution had been discussed and agreed upon, and that procedural defects in a late letter were set aside after the Speaker permitted it, particularly given the money-related matter. He requested the relevant Minister to clarify the reference to a Bill so the House could proceed responsibly. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka asked the Government to clarify its position on the procedural issue raised by Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara regarding the Vote on Account and Supplementary Estimate. He noted that party leaders had agreed to proceed by suspending relevant Standing Orders under Standing Order 138, despite the usual requirements under Standing Order 27(3) and the Committee on Public Finance process under Standing Order 121(2), and referred to Article 150(2) as providing constitutional scope for a Vote on Account. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly invited the Chief Opposition Whip to speak, asking whether he intended to make a statement. No substantive policy issue or legislative matter was raised. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara urged that the matter not be turned into a “media show.” No substantive policy proposal or legislative issue was raised in the recorded intervention. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →