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- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said the Adjournment Debate on the disaster situation was properly obtained at the Opposition’s request and acknowledged the presence of Members from the worst-affected Northern and Eastern Provinces. He criticized the absence of many MPs from larger Opposition parties, questioning their commitment to addressing a national calamity affecting areas such as the Vanni district. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that Hon. (Senior Professor) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Nanayakkara presided. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem addressed the Adjournment Debate on damage caused by recent torrential rains and thanked voters for electing SLMC candidates, noting the party’s expectation of obtaining a National List seat through the SJB. He also referred to the Government’s tabling of liquor licences issued under the previous administration and raised objections to a proposed liquor outlet in Panwila, Kandy, citing its proximity to schools and religious institutions. He tabled letters from Buddhist, Christian and Muslim religious representatives opposing the outlet and urged authorities to prevent its establishment. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake formally moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion “That Parliament do now adjourn” was proposed for consideration. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Minister Bimal Rathnayake tabled Finance Ministry data on 301 liquor licences issued in 2024 and said the President had directed that no new licences be issued until further notice, alleging that some licences under the previous administration were used as political inducements. Responding to the policy statement debate, he said the Government had not misled voters on the IMF programme, debt sustainability analysis or tax changes, stating that it would work within the existing IMF framework while seeking negotiated amendments to be reflected in the Budget. He also defended the National People’s Power’s electoral mandate, argued that Parliament has authority over public finance under Article 148, and said the Government’s large majority reflected public support for ending the previous political culture. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha - Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha moved that Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne take the Chair during the proceedings. The motion was put to the House and agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson left the Chair and Hon. Ariyarathne presided. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekara - Deputy Chairperson of Committees JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekara took the Chair as Deputy Chairperson of Committees after the Hon. Deputy Speaker left the Chair. No substantive speech or policy position was recorded in this extract. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka requested the Deputy Speaker to grant another member an additional three minutes to speak. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara sought an additional three minutes of speaking time from the Chief Opposition Whip. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or proposal was raised in the excerpt. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva clarified that Standing Order 33 permits only two supplementary questions during Question Time in response to answers given under Standing Order 32. He argued that it cannot be used to question a Member and described such use as procedurally incorrect. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged the Speaker to ensure proper use of Standing Orders in Parliament. He warned that misuse by senior Members sets a poor example for new Members and requested guidance to prevent such practice. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna said people in the North had voted independently in the belief that the present Government would not govern along racist lines, unlike past governments. He raised concern that racist remarks were being made within Parliament and stated that he had been assaulted the previous day in the Opposition Leader’s office, though he did not intend to pursue the matter by complaint or retaliation. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided speech excerpt. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara denied making a communal statement and said he had requested a clear inquiry into the matter. He asked that a decision be made accordingly. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake clarified that he had not named any individual in his remarks. The intervention appears to address a point of order or dispute over whether a person had been specifically identified. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly seeks permission to make one final point before concluding his speech. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand is contained in the provided excerpt. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara clarified that the matter under discussion was not a debate and requested permission to make a statement. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly rose on a point of reference after his name was mentioned in the debate. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said the relevant Standing Order cited by the Leader of the Opposition should be followed, but objected to a Member’s claim that police apply different laws in the North and South. He said the IGP had denied the claim and the Minister had responded responsibly, and argued that the statement was communal and should be withdrawn by the Member who made it. He urged the Leader of the Opposition to control such remarks in the House or within his party, noting that edited clips could circulate on social media and in newspapers. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →
- 4 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake briefly sought the Speaker’s permission to address the House for one minute. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Read →