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- 7 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha makes only a brief procedural interjection, requesting an Hon. Member to proceed or comply. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question is raised in the recorded statement. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva briefly sought permission from the Minister to intervene during the debate. No substantive policy point, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt provided. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage moved that Hon. Upul Kithsiri take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj left the Chair and Hon. Upul Kithsiri assumed it. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage moved that Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj assumed it. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake JJB AI summary Dharmapriya Dissanayake stated that Parliament was debating and proceeding to approve three matters he described as important to the country’s future. No specific details of the matters or proposals were provided in the excerpt. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad argued that attracting investment requires improving business confidence and addressing practical operational problems faced by both export factories and domestic enterprises, rather than relying only on tax policy or pressuring firms over bonuses during an economic downturn. He called for faster legal and administrative remedies for issues such as theft, bounced cheques, and enforcement burdens on small industries, including simplifying taxation of imported beedi leaves. He opposed any move to refer COPE findings directly to the CID, saying it could undermine parliamentary oversight and due process, and urged consultation with former COPE Chairs. He also asked the Sports Minister to address instability in cricket, called for regulation of online sports betting alongside stronger anti-fixing and anti-doping laws, and sought clarification and action over the President’s statement that substandard coal had been imported. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order under Standing Orders 92(2) and 118(3) concerning the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He alleged that false accusations had led to his suspension from speaking for eight days and stated that an inquiry report found the Speaker and Leader of the House at fault, asking who would take action and ensure accountability. The Deputy Speaker said the matter would be brought to the notice of the Speaker and the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary Moved that the Bill be read a second time. He also presented regulations under the Convention against Doping in Sports Act, an order under the Strategic Development Projects Act, and rules under the Monetary Law Act/Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, after which the question was proposed. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading and Related Orders (Chair Change - Introduction) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary the sitting hours of Parliament for the day, setting sessions from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., notwithstanding Standing Order 8. The motion also provided that the Speaker adjourn Parliament at 5.30 p.m., and it was agreed to. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading and Related Orders (Chair Change - Introduction) Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Under Standing Order 118(3), Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna questioned the delay in taking up an inquiry concerning “YouTube Sooda” before the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, alleging that the individual had insulted women. He contrasted this delay with the Speaker’s earlier decision to suspend live telecast of his own parliamentary statements for about eight days, referring to an Ethics and Privileges Committee report which he said found fault with the Speaker’s action. Procedural: Points of Order on Coal Audit Report Distribution Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No further substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Coal Audit Report Distribution Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka briefly thanked another Member. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised. Ministry Statement: Direct Ferry Service between Mannar and India Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan thanked the Minister for providing a timely response to his question and requested prompt action on the matter raised. He commended the Government’s practice of accepting responsibility for constituency-related questions and responding within the requested one-week timeframe. Ministry Statement: Direct Ferry Service between Mannar and India Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary He expressed thanks for the answers provided. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah, raising a matter under Standing Order 27(2), asked the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment about the future of the National Institute of Social Development, tracing its development from the Ceylon Institute of Social Work to a degree-awarding institution. He noted student protests and long-standing requests for affiliation with a national university, and referred to a technical committee proposal prepared following a 2025 Cabinet decision. He requested clarification on whether the Government would agree to affiliate NISD with a national university, whether such affiliation is possible in future, and what steps have already been taken. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake questioned whether the preceding remarks were made by “AI Sajith Premadasa” or the real Sajith Premadasa, using a brief interjection to challenge or mock the authenticity of the statement. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera JJB AI summary Nishantha Jayaweera stated that no weighting system was used in assigning points for welfare benefit selection. He said the Committee on Standing Orders and Rules recommended revising the process, and the Welfare Benefits Board has since received general recommendations from an expert panel to refine eligibility criteria, include deserving beneficiaries, and remove ineligible recipients. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Hon. Lal Premanath posed a question to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on the Aswesuma welfare programme, seeking figures on appeals and objections, their resolution, reinstated benefits, and the expected completion timeline. He asked whether a scientific data system would be introduced to select beneficiaries, what new data would be verified, and whether false claims had been identified, with recovery of funds and legal action. He also requested information on proposed cost-of-living-based benefit adjustments, empowerment programmes for beneficiary families, and related local or foreign funding allocations. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution Read →
- 7 April 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law, informed the Chair that the second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna. Oral Question: School Safety - Abuse and Violence in Educational Institutions Read →
- 7 April 2026 Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka stated that the Government would avoid deviating from established procedures in terminating agreements, citing the risk of penalties as seen in the Airbus matter. He said the Chairman had resigned following concerns over a potential conflict of interest with private operators, and that applications by airlines to operate services to Sri Lanka would be considered while assessing any conflicts with SriLankan Airlines’ operations. Oral Question: Aswesuma Programme - Appeals and Objections Read →