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 Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary On behalf of the Committee on Public Finance, Hon. Chithral Fernando presented its report on regulations under the Strategic Development Projects Act, rules under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, and the Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill. He explained that the Committee initially withheld approval of the Strategic Development Projects regulation due to concerns over tax holidays for Categories A and B and the absence of clear definitions for “strategic” and “Strategic Development Plan.” He stated that after further explanations from the Ministry of Finance, the Committee approved the regulation subject to remaining concerns being addressed in future reviews. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Ministry Annual Reports Tabling Read →
- 7 April 2026 Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB AI summary The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports presented the report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on the Order made under the Convention Against Doping in Sports Act regarding the 2026 List of Prohibited Substances, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2471/51. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Ministry Annual Reports Tabling Read →
- 7 April 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha presented the 2024 Annual Report of the National Institute of Labour Studies. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Ministry Annual Reports Tabling Read →
- 7 April 2026 Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary The Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure presented the 2024 Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Tea Board. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Ministry Annual Reports Tabling Read →
- 7 April 2026 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake presented the 2023 Annual Report and Accounts of the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation and moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development. He also presented transport-related Orders under the National Transport Commission Act and the Motor Traffic Act, published in January 2026 Gazettes, and moved their referral to the relevant ministerial consultative committee and the Committee on Public Finance. On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, he presented a report on actions taken regarding COPE matters relating to the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency and moved that it be referred to COPE. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Ministry Annual Reports Tabling Read →
- 7 April 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented the 2024 annual reports of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited and the National Lotteries Board, which were referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. She also presented the 2024 annual reports of five universities, including Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo, Peradeniya, the Buddhist and Pali University, and the Open University, which were referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital. Several statutory documents, including an Essential Public Services proclamation, virement and supplementary allocation reports, and a Universities Act order establishing departments in the Faculty of Arts and Culture of Eastern University, were tabled. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Ministry Annual Reports Tabling Read →
- 7 April 2026 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that the Report be printed. The House agreed to the motion, and it was ordered that the Report be printed. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Ministry Annual Reports Tabling Read →
- 7 April 2026 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved that the report be printed, and the House agreed. The report was ordered to be printed. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Ministry Annual Reports Tabling Read →
- 7 April 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament received presidential messages informing it of actions taken under the Public Security Ordinance following the post-disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The President notified that Part II of the Ordinance was brought into operation islandwide from 28 March 2026 to maintain public order and ensure continuity of essential supplies and services, and that members of the Armed Forces had been called out under Section 12 to maintain public order in specified areas. Opening: Speaker's Announcements - Message from the President and Constitution Petitions Read →
- 7 April 2026 Members of Parliament (Returned at the General Election, 14th November, 2024) AI summary A procedural list records the Members of Parliament returned at the General Election held on 14 November 2024, arranged alphabetically with their electoral districts or National List status. It notes subsequent membership changes where relevant, including additions from specified dates and the death of a member. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) - Official Report AI summary The provided text contains only the Hansard metadata for the sitting on 7 April 2026, including the volume, Parliament, and session details. No actual speech content is included to summarize. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Communications Department AI summary The entry records the staffing of the Communications Department as of 7 April 2026, including the Acting Director, public outreach and media managers, officers, coordinators, and liaison officer. It is an administrative listing rather than a parliamentary speech, with no policy argument, proposal, question, or legislative issue raised. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Information Systems and Management Department AI summary The entry records the Information Systems and Management Department staff associated with the parliamentary proceedings on 7 April 2026. It lists the Director, engineers, analysts, programmers, web editors, operators, technologists, and technical assistants by position and name, with some posts noted as unspecified. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Legislative Services Department AI summary The entry records the staffing and office structure of the Legislative Services Department as at 7 April 2026. It lists officials serving in the Table Office, Legislative Drafting Office, committee-related offices, Library, Research, Interpretation and Translation services, including their designations and assigned sections. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Catering and Housekeeping Department AI summary The entry records the Catering and Housekeeping Department personnel serving Parliament on 7 April 2026, including senior catering, housekeeping, restaurant, garden, supervisory, kitchen supplies, and chef positions. It lists the Director of Catering and Housekeeping Services, executive and managerial staff, supervisors, and culinary staff by name, with no substantive debate, proposal, or policy issue presented. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Engineering Services Department AI summary The entry records the Engineering Services Department personnel associated with the parliamentary sitting on 7 April 2026. It lists the Chief Engineer, Chief Inspectors, Inspectors, Technical Officers in electrical and civil disciplines, and an Assistant Parliament Officer, while noting that the Deputy Chief Engineer was not specified. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Finance and Supplies Department AI summary The entry records the staffing structure of the Parliament’s Finance and Supplies Department as at 7 April 2026, headed by Director (Finance) Mr. G. Sarath Kumara. It lists officers attached to the Finance and Accounts Office, Supplies and Services Office, and Catering Accounts Office, along with designated roles in receiving, stores, technical stores, and procurement. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Hansard Department AI summary A staff listing was recorded for the Hansard Department and related parliamentary reporting functions as of 7 April 2026. It identifies personnel in the Right to Information Unit, stenography, records and documentation, Hansard editorial and reporting teams, committee reporting, indexing, and audio recording supervision. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Administration Department AI summary The entry lists the Administration Department’s senior and supporting staff as of 7 April 2026, including the Director and Deputy Director of Administration. It identifies personnel assigned to the Establishment Branch, Members’ Services Office, Human Resource Development Office, Foreign Relations and Protocol Office, and Transport Office, along with their respective designations. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Department of Serjeant-at-Arms AI summary The entry records the officials serving in the Department of the Serjeant-at-Arms as of 7 April 2026, including the Serjeant-at-Arms, Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms, Assistant Serjeant-at-Arms, and other departmental officers. It is an administrative listing rather than a substantive parliamentary speech or policy statement. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →