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- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Rohitha Abegunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abegunawardhana congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the new Government on its mandate following the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, while thanking voters in Kalutara for re-electing him. He said the Government had received broad public confidence and must now meet expectations for prosperity, equality, and “one law for all,” particularly through its forthcoming programme and Budget. He stated that the Opposition should act constructively by supporting measures beneficial to the country and opposing those it believes harmful, while cautioning that governing under current conditions and public scrutiny would be difficult. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan used his first address in the Tenth Parliament to greet the presiding officers and fellow Members. Referring to Japan’s recovery after the atomic bombings of World War II and noting that the parliamentary complex was gifted by Japan, he expressed confidence and hope for Sri Lanka’s future. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that disaster-related matters had already been discussed and would also be taken up at the Party Leaders’ meeting. He noted that the Minister of Public Security would take note of Rishad Bathiudeen’s views and requested the Speaker to allow time for the Party Leaders’ meeting. Debate: President's Policy Statement Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that he had already provided the relevant documents or information to Hon. Harsha de Silva. Debate: President's Policy Statement Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order requesting that the Vote on Account documents be tabled the following day. He said this would allow Members at least one day to study the documents, echoing a request made by Hon. Harsha de Silva. Debate: President's Policy Statement Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that extended debate was unnecessary, noting that while precedents existed, action had been taken according to the current need as clarified by the Speaker. He said the documents he tabled were only to assist Members’ understanding. Debate: President's Policy Statement Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva referred to past instances where parliamentary procedure was bypassed, including after the 2018 constitutional crisis, during the 2019 presidential nomination period, and under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s tax cuts, which he linked to the economic collapse. He urged the Government not to routinely use its two-thirds majority to suspend Standing Orders and requested more time for the Opposition to study and debate the Vote on Account, including debt servicing provisions and implications of the IMF agreement. Debate: President's Policy Statement Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake responded to concerns about suspending Standing Orders for the Vote on Account by citing precedents from 2018, 2019, and 2020 where Standing Orders 27 and/or 121 were suspended for similar business. He stated that these examples, involving previous governments and Members, should guide newer Members, and placed the relevant documents in the Library. Debate: President's Policy Statement Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister moved that Parliament approve the President’s Statement of Government Policy presented on 21 November 2024, arguing that the recent electoral mandate rejected corruption, elite politics, ethno-nationalism, and abusive governance practices. She said the new Government would prioritize rule of law, public participation, transparency, evidence-based policymaking, and policy continuity to restore economic, social, and political stability. She also defended the composition of the Cabinet as scientifically structured, cost-conscious, and based on qualifications and competencies. Debate: President's Policy Statement Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said the issue raised by Hon. Shanakiyan Rasamanickam was not a matter to be addressed in Parliament at that moment. He stated that the requested meeting between Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan and the President would be facilitated within the week, allowing the matter and the Government’s position to be clarified directly with the President. He then requested that the House proceed with the scheduled debate. Procedural: Points of Order (Party Leaders Definition, Provincial Council System) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a point of order seeking the Government’s official position on reports that JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva had said the Provincial Council system would be abolished. He stated that the matter was of national importance, noted public concern, and requested clarification from the Leader of the House in Parliament. Procedural: Points of Order (Party Leaders Definition, Provincial Council System) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Rohitha Abegunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abegunawardhana congratulated the Speaker on his appointment and urged him and the Leader of the House to follow past parliamentary practice regarding Party Leaders’ meetings. He noted that constituent parties in alliances had previously been allowed representation at such meetings and requested similar consideration for parties that contested under the NDF. Procedural: Points of Order (Party Leaders Definition, Provincial Council System) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Rohitha Abegunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abegunawardhana briefly raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order (Party Leaders Definition, Provincial Council System) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake assured the House that the proceedings were being conducted in accordance with the agreement of the Party Leaders. He stated that no rules were being breached and that there was no cause for concern. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri argued that any suspension of Standing Orders must be done by Parliament, not solely by a Party Leaders’ meeting, and should follow the correct provision, citing Standing Order 138 rather than 111. He said the Opposition does not dispute agreements reached among party leaders but insisted that where Standing Orders require parliamentary approval, such as in proceeding with a Vote on Account without a Budget, that approval must be obtained. He urged the Speaker and Leader of the House to act constitutionally and in compliance with parliamentary procedure. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri sought the Speaker’s permission to raise a matter under Standing Order 92(2)(g). No substantive issue or proposal was stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that no existing parliamentary arrangement was being invalidated or abolished. He said proposals based on the experience of parliamentary staff had been submitted to and approved by Party Leaders after constructive engagement, and indicated that further debate was unnecessary. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman sought clarification from the Leader of the House on the status of Sectoral Oversight Committees, noting that unlike Ministry Advisory Committees, they are not chaired by Ministers. He emphasized that these committees play a distinct role in scrutinizing Ministers and their Ministries, and urged that they not be invalidated but allowed to continue. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake clarified that Sectoral Oversight Committees are not being renamed or abolished, and that only their functions are temporarily changed until 31 January. He stated that, with the concurrence of Party Leaders, the committees will be restarted after that date, and urged the new Chief Opposition Whip, Gayanta Karunathilaka, to communicate Party Leaders’ decisions clearly to avoid confusion. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera argued that Sectoral Oversight Committees are an important mechanism for backbench Members to contribute to policymaking and should not be abolished or curtailed. He also raised a procedural concern that renaming them as “Ministry Advisory Committees” would conflict with the existing Standing Orders, where such committees are separately defined. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →