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 Internal Audit Office AI summary The entry records the Internal Audit Office staff listed for 7 April 2026, naming Mr. W.K.D.C. Withana as Chief Internal Auditor, Mr. P.T.N. Fernando as Chief Officer, and Mrs. W.R.G.S. Samali as Assistant Parliament Officer. No substantive speech, policy argument, proposal, or question is included. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament AI summary The sitting records administrative announcements from the Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament, listing officials serving in parliamentary and Constitutional Council roles. It identifies Mrs. S.P. Gamake as Assistant Secretary to the Secretary-General, Mrs. E.A. Sirisena as Parliament Officer, and Mrs. S.R.W. Gunasekera, Miss D.I.R. Sarathchandra, and Mrs. C.S.C. Fonseka in specified Constitutional Council posts. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Principal Officers AI summary Parliament recorded the principal officers serving on 7 April 2026, identifying Mrs. K.A. Rohanadeera as Secretary-General of Parliament and Mr. A.H.M.H.H.S. Abeyrathna as Assistant Secretary-General. The position of Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General was noted as vacant or not specified in the text. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Parliament AI summary Parliament recorded the presiding officers for the sitting of 7 April 2026. Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne was listed as Speaker, Hon. (Dr.) Rizwe Sally as Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees, and Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekera as Deputy Chairman of Committees. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Special Select Committee to inquire and report on the electoral system under which Provincial Council elections should be conducted, and to submit proposals and observations thereon AI summary The House named the members of the Special Select Committee appointed to inquire into and report on the electoral system to be used for Provincial Council elections. The Committee, chaired by Hon. Vijitha Herath, is tasked with submitting proposals and observations on the matter, with representatives from multiple parties included in its membership. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Parliamentary Select Committee on the Affairs of Ports and Civil Aviation AI summary A Parliamentary Select Committee on the Affairs of Ports and Civil Aviation was appointed, chaired by Hon. Anura Karunathilaka and comprising the listed Members of Parliament. The committee is tasked with examining and reporting on matters relating to ports and civil aviation, including oversight of relevant policies, institutions, and sectoral issues. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Ministerial Consultative Committees AI summary The record sets out the membership of several Ministerial Consultative Committees appointed on 7 April 2026. It lists members for the committees on Defence; Finance, Planning and Economic Development; Digital Economy; Education, Higher Education and Vocational Training; and Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, including the named chairpersons where specified. No policy debate, proposal, or question is recorded beyond the procedural announcement of committee composition. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Sectoral Oversight Committees AI summary Parliament recorded the membership and chairpersons of seven Sectoral Oversight Committees covering governance and justice, economic development and international relations, infrastructure and strategic development, education and human capital, health and women’s empowerment, environment and agriculture, and science and digital transformation. The announcement set out the appointed Members for each committee, including their respective Chairpersons, as part of the procedural constitution of the committees for parliamentary oversight work. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Committees of Parliament AI summary Parliament announced the membership of several parliamentary committees for the 2026 session, including the Committee of Selection, Committee on Parliamentary Business, Committee on Standing Orders, Business Committee, Committee on Ethics and Privileges, Committee on Public Accounts, and Committee on Government Assurances. The lists set out the chairpersons and members appointed to each committee, covering both government and opposition Members of Parliament. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Panel of Chairmen AI summary A Panel of Chairmen was appointed for the parliamentary sitting, comprising Hon. Lakshman Nipun Arachchi, Hon. Imran Maharoof, Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, Hon. Kawindran Kodeeswaran, Hon. Kings Nelson, Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, Hon. Sagarika Athawuda, Hon. M.K.M. Aslam, Hon. Upul Kitsiri, Hon. Dushari Jayasinghe, Hon. Dr. Sellathambi Thilakanathan, Hon. Sujeeva Dissanayake, Hon. Prof. Sena Nanayakkara, Hon. Chanaka Madugoda, Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe, and Hon. Kithnan Selvaraj. This was a procedural announcement identifying Members designated to preside over proceedings when required. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Deputy Ministers AI summary Several Deputy Ministers across portfolios were listed in relation to the sitting, indicating the composition of ministerial representation on 7 April 2026. No substantive remarks, questions, policy proposals, or legislative arguments are provided in the supplied text beyond the names and offices of the Deputy Ministers. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Cabinet of Ministers AI summary The Cabinet of Ministers is listed for 7 April 2026, identifying the Prime Minister and portfolio Ministers, including the Leader of the House and Chief Government Whip. The entry records the composition of the Cabinet and ministerial responsibilities across education, transport, health, agriculture, foreign affairs, fisheries, industry, public administration, justice, security, and other sectors, without presenting a substantive debate or policy statement. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Members of Parliament AI summary Members of Parliament sworn in at the first meeting of the new Parliament on 14 November 2024 are listed, with their electoral districts or National List status indicated. The record also notes subsequent National List changes, including members who entered Parliament from 2 December and 12 December 2024 and one resignation on 20 June 2025. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 7 April 2026 Principal Contents AI summary The sitting included a Presidential message on the Public Security Proclamation and announcements on Supreme Court petitions against the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill, reports from oversight and finance committees, and the Auditor-General. Members raised questions by private notice on crude and refined oil imports and the affiliation of the National Institute of Social Development with a national university. The House considered statements on recognizing Muslim leaders of the freedom struggle as patriots and on a proposed direct ferry service between Mannar and Rameswaram. The Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill was read a second and third time and passed as amended, alongside consideration of regulations and rules under several Acts, amendments to Standing Orders, and annual and written reports. Opening: Parliament Session - Administrative Announcements and Personnel Read →
- 20 March 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary Hon. Ruwan Wijeweera was called to speak and allocated thirteen minutes by the Presiding Member. Adjournment Debate (Continuation): Effects of Current Global Situation on Our Economy Read →
- 20 March 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member called Hon. J. C. Alawathuwala to speak and informed him that he had two minutes. Adjournment Debate (Continuation): Effects of Current Global Situation on Our Economy Read →
- 20 March 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member recognized Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake and allocated him fourteen minutes to speak. Adjournment Debate (Continuation): Effects of Current Global Situation on Our Economy Read →
- 20 March 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member called on Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan to speak and informed him that he had six minutes for his address. Adjournment Debate (Continuation): Effects of Current Global Situation on Our Economy Read →
- 20 March 2026 Mr. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member called on Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, to address the House. He allocated the Minister sixteen minutes to speak. Adjournment Debate (Continuation): Effects of Current Global Situation on Our Economy Read →
- 20 March 2026 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha briefly requested one additional minute from the Chair before concluding his remarks. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question is contained in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate (Continuation): Effects of Current Global Situation on Our Economy Read →