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. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Both Sectoral Oversight Committees and Ministry Advisory Committees will continue to exist, with the latter functioning until 31 January. Bimal Rathnayake explained that the previous Parliament’s large number of committees, around 88 to 93, created burdens for officials and parliamentary staff and caused subject overlaps. He said Party Leaders agreed to obtain a report by 31 January on how the Sectoral Oversight Committees should proceed, and clarified that they are not being abolished. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar sought clarification on the procedural implications of a committee name change. He asked whether the existing Sectoral Oversight Committees and Ministry Advisory Committees from the previous Parliament were being merged into a single category, or whether they would continue to function separately. 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 Party Leaders unanimously agreed to review the mandate, scope, and number of Sectoral Oversight Committees based on an earlier report submitted to the Speaker. He said a further report should be prepared by 31 January with the Speaker’s guidance and expert input, and that until then Bills and reports would be referred to Ministry Advisory Committees to allow parliamentary business 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. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva raised a point of order seeking clarification from Hon. Bimal Rathnayake on the proposed use of “Ministry Advisory Committees” in place of “Sectoral Oversight Committees.” He asked whether the change would alter the committees’ mandate or was merely a change in terminology. 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 Moved a motion to empower Ministry Advisory Committees, until 31 January 2025, to examine Bills other than those covered by Article 152 of the Constitution, agreements, institutional annual and performance reports, and other matters referred by Parliament, committees, or Ministers within their subject areas. The motion authorized such committees to report their findings to Parliament and was agreed to. 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 - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved and secured agreement for several procedural motions governing the sitting and committee arrangements of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. These included setting the day’s sitting hours, appointing a 12-member Committee of Selection under Standing Order 114B, suspending Standing Order 111 until 31 January 2025, and temporarily substituting references to Sectoral Oversight Committees with Ministerial Consultative Committees in Standing Order 50(2) until the same date. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Requested that Members representing affected districts, from both Government and Opposition, be briefed by the relevant Minister after the Party Leaders’ Meeting. He specifically noted a major crisis in Ampara and asked that it also be discussed. 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 - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister said the point raised did not properly fall under an Order, but acknowledged that disaster impacts were a serious matter. He proposed that a Party Leaders’ Meeting be held later that morning under the Speaker’s leadership to decide how Members from affected districts could be heard in an orderly manner, and urged that the House not be turned into a shouting arena or misuse Standing Orders. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a procedural matter under Standing Order 31. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question is contained in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara invoked Standing Order 31 to clarify that, during parliamentary business, questions on public affairs may be directed to the Prime Minister or to the relevant Minister responsible for subjects or functions assigned by the President. He appeared to raise this as a procedural point in response to objections or interruptions during the sitting. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB AI summary Nihal Galappaththi raised concerns over the welfare and rights of retired members of the armed forces, including issues relating to pensions, allowances, promotions, and recognition of service. He called on the Government to address grievances affecting ex-servicemen and their families and to ensure that policy decisions are implemented fairly and without delay. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara indicated that he had already made his remarks in line with the proceedings. No substantive policy position, proposal, or demand is recorded in the provided excerpt. 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 - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the member had not cited any relevant Standing Order, indicating that the point raised lacked a procedural basis under parliamentary rules. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose under the Standing Orders and specifically invoked Standing Order 31. He requested that Standing Order 31 be read, indicating that his intervention was procedural rather than on a substantive policy matter. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order concerning parliamentary procedure, objecting that the Speaker had given the floor to the Leader of the House before allowing him to finish. He requested that he be permitted to conclude his point before any response or intervention is made. 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 - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the matter raised did not constitute a valid point of order. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara stated only that he had spoken accordingly. No substantive policy position, proposal, question, or legislative issue was raised in the recorded remark. 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 - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Minister Bimal Rathnayake referred to Standing Order 31 to clarify that simply standing up does not entitle a Member to the microphone during proceedings. He stated that, under the Standing Orders, questions on public affairs may be directed to the Prime Minister or to the relevant Minister responsible for the subject or function assigned by the President. 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 - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Minister Bimal Rathnayake, as Leader of the House, asks Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara to specify the Standing Order under which he is speaking or raising a point. 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 - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister, as Leader of the House, asked the Member to identify the specific Standing Order under which they were proceeding. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →