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 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Speaker had already allowed Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara to present the contents of his letter, despite procedural concerns over how the matter was raised before the Committee on Parliamentary Business. He urged that the debate should now proceed, allowing the Chief Opposition Whip to speak if necessary, and requested that the proceedings not be turned into a media spectacle. 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 briefly requests permission from the Chair to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question is raised in the statement. 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 requested the Speaker to allow him to conclude his remarks before another member spoke. He indicated that this would bring the exchange to an end. 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 Gayantha Karunatilleka briefly requested the Speaker’s permission to be allowed one minute to speak. 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 requested that the Opposition be given sufficient time and space to speak in Parliament. He noted that while the Government holds a majority of 159 members, there are 66 Opposition members whose views should not be suppressed. 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 questioned the procedural basis for presenting the Vote on Account, noting that Parliament had passed the Public Finance Management Act, No. 44 of 2024, to regulate such matters. He argued that section 23 of the Act requires an Appropriation Bill to be presented first, and that proceeding under Article 150(2) while claiming conformity with section 23 raises a legal and procedural issue. He stated he was not seeking to obstruct the Government’s urgent financial arrangements, but said his parliamentary privilege was affected because he had not been able to raise the matter at 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. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he was raising an important matter in Parliament and indicated that its significance was the reason for bringing it up. 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 to clarify a procedural matter, stating that he could have submitted the relevant item before 9.30 a.m. The intervention appears to relate to timing or compliance with parliamentary submission requirements. 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 remarked that he could have submitted or provided the relevant matter before 9.30 a.m. The comment appears to relate to the timing of a procedural submission or communication in the House. 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 informed the House that he had submitted a question of privilege which had not yet been taken up. He requested the Speaker’s permission to raise the matter at that time. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Read →
- 5 December 2024 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake presented the resolution for a Vote on Account under Article 150(2) of the Constitution and Section 23(1) of the Public Financial Management Act, No. 44 of 2024, to authorize government expenditure from 1 January 2025 until the 2025 Appropriation Act takes effect or 30 April 2025. The resolution seeks approval for specified withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund, including Rs. 1,402.886 billion for services in the First Schedule, Rs. 4,197.114 billion for charged expenditures, Rs. 5 billion in advances, and authority to raise up to Rs. 4,000 billion in loans. It also provides for Treasury-authorized transfers from allocations under the Department of National Budget, subject to reporting to Parliament within two months. Papers: Supplementary Estimate No. 14 of 2024 and Vote on Account Resolution Read →
- 5 December 2024 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a Resolution under Article 150(2) of the Constitution and the Public Finance Management Act, No. 44 of 2024, to authorize a Vote on Account for government services from 1 January 2025 until the 2025 Appropriation Act takes effect or 30 April 2025, whichever occurs first. The resolution seeks approval to withdraw specified sums from the Consolidated Fund for public services, statutory liabilities, and advances, and to raise up to Rs. 4 trillion in loans. It also provides for transfers from allocations under the National Budget Department to other programmes under Treasury or National Budget Department direction, with such transfers to be reported to Parliament within two months. Papers: Supplementary Estimate No. 14 of 2024 and Vote on Account Resolution Read →
- 5 December 2024 Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya presented Supplementary Estimate No. 14 of 2024 and moved that it be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, which was agreed to. She also presented a report under Standing Order 119(4) on observations and actions relating to Election Commission matters in a Committee on Public Accounts report, and moved that it be referred back to the Committee on Public Accounts, which was also agreed to. Papers: Supplementary Estimate No. 14 of 2024 and Vote on Account Resolution Read →
- 5 December 2024 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake requested that the Secretariat verify the matter raised by Harsha de Silva and report back to the House. Papers: Auditor-General's Reports and Special Audit Report Read →
- 5 December 2024 Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva asked for the date of the relevant Audit Report and sought clarification on whether it was presented before or after the Committee on Public Finance report tabled on 12 June 2024. He indicated that the timing was necessary to understand the context of the Committee’s prior examination of the matter. Papers: Auditor-General's Reports and Special Audit Report Read →
- 5 December 2024 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved procedural motions to print the Auditor-General’s Reports and a Special Audit Report, set the day’s sitting hours, and exempt consideration of Main Business Paper Items 1 to 13 from relevant Standing Orders. On behalf of the Prime Minister, moved approval of a Vote on Account under Article 150(2) of the Constitution and the State Finance Management Act, No. 44 of 2024, to fund government services from 1 January 2025 until the 2025 Appropriation Act comes into operation or 30 April 2025, whichever is earlier. The resolution authorizes specified Consolidated Fund withdrawals, advances, borrowing up to Rs. 4 trillion, and transfers from the Department of National Budget subject to reporting to Parliament. Papers: Auditor-General's Reports and Special Audit Report Read →
- 5 December 2024 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala] AI summary The Speaker announced a meeting on 6 December 2024 to elect a Member of Parliament to the Constitutional Council under Article 41A(1)(f), inviting MPs outside the Government and outside the Samagi Jana Balawegaya to attend and stating that nominations from absent members would not be considered. He also tabled multiple volumes and parts of the Auditor-General’s Reports for 2022 and 2023 under Article 154(6), including a Special Audit Report on electric vehicle import permits linked to foreign remittances by overseas Sri Lankans between 1 May 2022 and 15 September 2023. The Speaker said the Secretariat would examine an issue raised regarding the relevant dates and report back to the House. Opening of Parliament - Speaker's Announcements Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake urged that Government-side speaking time be reduced, then supported a point raised by Hon. Kader Masthan regarding flood relief. He noted that existing circulars make it difficult to provide food assistance to severely affected people who remain in their homes during floods, and requested the Deputy Minister of Defence and relevant social security authorities to consider amending the circular to allow such support. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Kader Masthan AI summary Hon. Kader Masthan said the Vanni District and much of the country had suffered serious hardship from the recent floods, with about 470,000 people affected nationwide. He acknowledged the relief work of district MPs, officials, the tri-forces, NGOs and civil organizations in evacuating people, operating shelters and providing food. He urged the Government to amend the relevant disaster-relief circular, arguing that food assistance must also reach people who remain in their homes due to fear of theft or cultural reasons and cannot move to temporary shelters. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to the allocation of speaking time, noting that some Members present throughout the debate were given only two to five minutes while others who had not attended the debate were allocated more than ten minutes. He requested the Chair to consider this concern. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Read →