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. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Dr. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana raised a procedural concern that the Committee on Public Finance had not yet been appointed and therefore had no Chair. He noted that the Vote on Account should be presented to that Committee, implying that its absence affected the proper scrutiny process. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana argued that the Vote on Account should not proceed only through the scheduled two-day debate but must be referred to the Committee on Public Finance under Standing Order 121, citing its links to Article 152 of the Constitution. He also stated that, because it is connected to the Government’s IMF Agreement and economic stability, it should be presented to the Committee on Economic Stabilization under Standing Order 123. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Dr. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was 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 Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Several supplementary estimates, fiscal reports, a Strategic Development Projects Act notification, and institutional reports were presented and referred to the Committee on Public Finance, the Committee on Public Accounts, or other relevant committees as appropriate. The Prime Minister also tabled reports relating to the Ombudsman, oversight follow-up under Standing Order 119(4), and the Election Commission’s report on the 2018 Local Authorities Elections. Regulations under the Universities Act establishing new departments at Eastern University were also laid on the Table. Papers: Supplementary Estimates and Notifications Read →
- 3 December 2024 Mr. Speaker (The Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala) AI summary Mr. Speaker presided over the sitting and administered the affirmation of Hon. Muhammathu Saali Naleem. He informed Parliament of a presidential message under the Public Security Ordinance calling out the Armed Forces to maintain public order, and announced certifications of several Bills, the appointment of Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka as Chief Opposition Whip, nominations to the Panel of Chairs, and arrangements for a Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus meeting. He also laid multiple Auditor-General’s reports, the National Audit Office financial statements for 2022 with the independent auditor’s report, and the Auditor-General’s Annual Report for 2023 before the House. Opening of Parliament and Affirmation Read →
- 21 November 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayaka JJB AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament, which was agreed to. Parliament was accordingly adjourned at 12.25 p.m. until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 03 December 2024, pursuant to a Resolution of Parliament passed that day. Adjournment Read →
- 21 November 2024 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayaka - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Leader of the House moved that Parliament adjourn at the end of the sitting until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 3 December 2024. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Adjournment Read →
- 21 November 2024 The Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake AI summary President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the recent Presidential and General Elections marked a historic transfer of power to a new political camp with support across provinces and communities, creating an opportunity to build national unity beyond ethnic, religious, or regional politics. He pledged that the government would avoid one-party rule, uphold plural democracy, restore Parliament’s dignity and transparency, and strengthen public accountability through open proceedings and modern technology. He also called for rebuilding a capable, citizen-focused public service, restoring the rule of law, re-examining serious past crimes, addressing corruption, and ensuring justice without political vengeance. Presidential Address to Parliament Read →
- 21 November 2024 The Hon. (Ms.) Samanmali Gunasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Samanmali Gunasingha seconded the proposal by Hon. Sunil Handunneththi to elect Hon. Hemali Weerasekera as Deputy Chairman of Committees of the Tenth Parliament. Election of Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committees Read →
- 21 November 2024 The Hon. Sunil Handunneththi - Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Handunneththi formally nominated Hon. Hemali Weerasekera for the office of Deputy Chairman of Committees in the Tenth Parliament. Election of Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committees Read →
- 21 November 2024 The Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj - Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Saroja Savithri Paulraj seconded the proposal by Hon. Nalinda Jayathissa to elect Hon. Mohamed Rizvi Sally as Deputy Speaker of the Tenth Parliament. Election of Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committees Read →
- 21 November 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Proposes Hon. (Dr.) Mohamed Rizvi Sally for election to the office of Deputy Speaker of the Tenth Parliament. Election of Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committees Read →
- 21 November 2024 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem congratulated the newly elected Speaker on behalf of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, noting the significance of electing a Speaker who had not been a Member of the previous Parliament. He recalled the reduction of the proportional representation threshold from 12% to 5%, which he said enabled representation for smaller parties, including the JVP and minority parties such as the SLMC. He urged further electoral law reforms to preserve and improve such representation and expressed the expectation that the Speaker would act impartially and protect Members on both Government and Opposition benches. Election of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament Read →
- 21 November 2024 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa congratulated the newly elected Speaker and emphasized the responsibility of the office to safeguard the democratic rights of all Members of Parliament. He urged the Speaker to act impartially, transparently, and in accordance with the Standing Orders and rules of the House. Election of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament Read →
- 21 November 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya congratulated the newly appointed Speaker of the Tenth Parliament and expressed confidence in his suitability for the office. She said his record of advocating for the people and a clean political culture positioned him to help safeguard the dignity of Parliament and restore public trust in the institution. Election of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament Read →
- 21 November 2024 The Secretary-General AI summary The Secretary-General called for further nominations for Speaker and, with none presented, declared Hon. (Dr.) Asoka Sapumal Ranwala duly elected as Speaker of the Tenth Parliament. Hon. Ranwala was then conducted to the Chair by Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya and Hon. Vijitha Herath. Election of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament Read →
- 21 November 2024 Hon. Vijitha Herath - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism JJB AI summary Hon. Vijitha Herath seconded the Prime Minister’s proposal to elect Hon. (Dr.) Asoka Sapumal Ranwala as Speaker of the Tenth Parliament. Election of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament Read →
- 21 November 2024 Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Hon. Harini Amarasuriya formally proposed Hon. (Dr.) Asoka Sapumal Ranwala as a suitable candidate for the position of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament. The statement was a procedural nomination addressed to the Secretary-General of Parliament. Election of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament Read →
- 21 November 2024 The Secretary-General AI summary The Secretary-General welcomed Members elected to the Tenth Parliament and informed them of simultaneous interpretation arrangements. He read the Presidential Proclamations dissolving the previous Parliament, setting the 14 November 2024 parliamentary election and nomination period, and summoning the new Parliament to meet on 21 November 2024 under Article 70 of the Constitution and the Parliamentary Elections Act. He then directed the House to proceed with the election of a Speaker and invited nominations. Election of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament Read →
- 21 November 2024 [No Speaker] AI summary The document is not a parliamentary speech or debate, but a reference listing for 21 November 2024. It records parliamentary departmental staff, Members elected at the 14 November 2024 General Election, and the composition of the Government, including the President, Cabinet Ministers, and selected Deputy Ministers. No arguments, proposals, questions, or legislative positions are presented. Opening and Parliamentary Staff Lists Read →