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- 20 March 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 stated that the Question was being raised for the first time and therefore no point of order arose. Oral Question: Presidential Vehicle Pool Management (Q.19/2025) Read →
- 20 March 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration stated that the question was being raised for the first time and requested two weeks to provide a response. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Presidential Vehicle Pool Management (Q.19/2025) Read →
- 20 March 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera objected that a question he had raised the previous Tuesday had still not been answered, rejecting the explanation that it was being asked for the first time and criticizing Ministers’ failure to provide responses. He further raised points of order alleging that a Member had made an insulting gesture and demanded an apology, noting that other Members had witnessed it. Oral Question: Presidential Vehicle Pool Management (Q.19/2025) Read →
- 20 March 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri sought clarification from the Prime Minister on the number of vehicles in the Presidential Secretariat vehicle pool during the Eighth Executive President’s tenure and the number returned after the 2024 Presidential Election, suggesting it may have been eight. He questioned apparent inconsistencies between government statements that vehicles would be auctioned or taken out of use and the Prime Minister’s reply that most were in use, asking how such public claims would be corrected. He also requested clarification on whether the pool contained 800 vehicles or whether 200 were not in use, citing concern over contradictory figures. Oral Question: Presidential Vehicle Pool Management (Q.19/2025) Read →
- 20 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister answered a question on vehicle usage in the Presidential Secretariat, stating that the vehicle pool had reduced from 833 to 634 vehicles currently in use. She said 60 vehicles had been assigned to other State institutions, 8 had been returned and put back into use, and the remaining vehicles are used for official duties of the Presidential Secretariat. She stated that the reduction of about 200 vehicles reflects the Government’s promised decrease in vehicle usage. Oral Question: Presidential Vehicle Pool Management (Q.19/2025) Read →
- 20 March 2026 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary A petition from Mr. Rathinam Jegatheesan of Mulliyawalai, Mullaitivu, Ward No. 1 was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 20 March 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara presented a petition to Parliament from W.F. Sarath Sowis of Kumbukwewa, Gallegoda, Negampaha. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 20 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister presented the 2024 Annual Report of the National Institute of Social Development and the 2024 Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Sri Lanka Social Security Board. He proposed referring the reports to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the House agreed. Papers: Annual Reports Tabled Read →
- 20 March 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) Chrishantha Abeysena - Minister of Science and Technology JJB AI summary The Minister of Science and Technology presented the 2022/2023 Annual Report of C/S Sri Lanka Nano Technology (Private) Company. He proposed referring the report to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation, and the House agreed. Papers: Annual Reports Tabled Read →
- 20 March 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Mr. Speaker announced that he had endorsed the Speaker’s Certificate on the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill under Article 79 of the Constitution. He informed the House that Hon. Dharmapriya Wijesinghe had been nominated to the Committee on Parliamentary Business following Hon. Sundaralingam Pradeep’s resignation, and proceeded with routine business including papers, petitions, and oral questions. During oral answers, he ruled that there was no point of order, directed Members to follow procedure regarding microphones and conduct, and welcomed the Romanian Ambassador and delegation in the Speaker’s Gallery. Parliament Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 19 March 2026 Written Answers to Questions AI summary The Minister of Defence, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, requested additional time to respond to Question No. 1851/2026 raised by Ajith P. Perera on the Order Paper. Written Answers to Questions Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive issue or argument is contained in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary M.S. Uthumalebbe rose on a Point of Order. No substantive issue or argument was recorded in the provided speech excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister criticized the Opposition for moving a Motion to Postpone the House on the fuel issue while no Opposition Members were present in the Chamber during the debate. He argued that the absence showed the Motion was not pursued in earnest and that the Opposition had failed in its attempt to raise public concern over the issue. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC expressed thanks and did not raise any substantive issue, proposal, or question during this intervention. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Chanaka Madugoda left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj - Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Saroja Savithri Paulraj moved that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Chanaka Madugoda presided. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda raised a point of order regarding an affidavit said to have been filed in the Magistrate’s Court concerning former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena. He stated that the affidavit alleges the Bribery Commission pressured Chandrasena to name former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and MP Namal Rajapaksa, and tabled a copy in the House. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to delays caused by listed speakers who are not ready to speak when called. He suggested that such Members should step out or otherwise avoid disrupting the order of proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order objecting to a change in the speaking order during the debate. He stated that the third listed speaker was present but the fourth speaker was being allowed to speak, and requested that the Chair follow the published list because it affected his side’s scheduled turn. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →