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- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe briefly stated that the matter “clearly states” something, but his remarks were interrupted before any substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Member objected to a statement or interpretation made in the House, urging that the written text be properly understood. No substantive policy proposal or legislative argument was presented in this brief intervention. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe briefly indicated that an additional question could be raised during the proceedings. No substantive issue, proposal, or policy position was stated in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe briefly intervened to ask whether he could pose one supplementary question. The remark was procedural and did not raise a substantive policy issue. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman indicated that he intended to ask his question amid an interruption. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was stated in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe briefly stated that the matter under discussion was clear. His remarks were interrupted, and no substantive argument or proposal was recorded in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised a procedural point regarding supplementary questions under the Standing Orders. He stated that another Member may ask supplementary questions only with the permission of the Member who originally asked the question. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe’s remarks were limited to an introductory statement indicating he would not take much time. No substantive policy issue, proposal, question, or demand was raised in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary A brief procedural clarification was made that any Member of Parliament may ask questions. No substantive policy position, proposal, or legislative issue was raised. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister states that two supplementary questions have already been asked, indicating that the allowed follow-up opportunities on the matter may have been exhausted. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake invited another member to proceed and ask a question, amid an interruption. No substantive policy or legislative issue was addressed. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe briefly addresses Hon. Karunanayake, asking whether he has finished speaking. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter is raised. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly grants permission for another Member to ask a question or proceed with an intervention. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter is raised in the remark. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe cited Standing Order No. 38(7), which governs supplementary questions to the Prime Minister after an initial answer. He noted that the original questioner may ask two supplementary questions, and another Member may ask supplementary questions with the permission of the Member who asked the original question. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe raised a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya argued that the previous electoral system was rejected by voters and had unresolved flaws, including inadequate women’s and youth representation, weak single-member accountability, and corruption linked to preferential voting. She said the Government is working to correct these deficiencies before holding elections and called on Members to help expedite the relevant Committee’s work. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake urged that the Prime Minister be allowed to respond without disrespect. He called for elections to be held as soon as possible to uphold the people’s rights and asked whether a proposal could be brought and passed swiftly with cooperation from both sides of the House. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake invoked Standing Order 27(2) in seeking to raise a question in Parliament. The intervention was procedural, indicating that the question should be taken under the provisions governing matters of urgent public importance. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought the Speaker’s permission to ask a question. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →
- 10 June 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake praised the Prime Minister’s response and linked current reforms to the UNP’s historical role in independence, economic liberalization, and recovery from the declared bankruptcy under former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. He noted his tenure as Finance Minister and the addition of 2,800 MW of renewable energy, while stating that postponing elections after the bankruptcy declaration was wrong. He argued that the Government promised “system change” but is instead practising “system maintenance,” and said his side would submit its points collectively. Procedural: Points of Order and Supplementary Questions Read →