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- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Member acknowledged that the answer provided to part (b)(ii) may be considered insufficient and undertook to provide a more adequate response in due course. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary Susantha Kumara Nawarathna said the Deputy Minister’s response on Civil Defence Force headquarters in Anuradhapura District was incomplete, particularly omitting information on the Kabithigollewa headquarters. He requested the Deputy Minister to intervene and provide a revised, proper report with separate details on the farms operated and their income streams. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri urges the House to recognize and address the issue he is raising, appealing for understanding from those present. The excerpt provided is too brief to identify the specific subject, proposal, or policy context of his remarks. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to a Minister’s response of “not relevant” to an earlier question concerning the Norochcholai Power Plant from 2020 to the present. He asked the Speaker to consider the substance and timeframe of the question, arguing that the Minister’s dismissal was inappropriate. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural point under Standing Order 92(2) concerning the rules governing parliamentary questions. He drew the Speaker’s attention to the matter while the Speaker was presiding, indicating a concern about the handling or admissibility of questions in the House. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs for detailed information on Civil Defence Force headquarters in Anuradhapura District, including their number, staffing, current duties, and personnel allocated to each duty. He also requested details on any farms or enterprises maintained by those headquarters, including their names, land extent and locations, staffing, and income and expenditure for 2024 and 2025, or reasons if the information cannot be provided. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake informed the House that Deputy Minister Hon. Eranga Chiranthana would respond to Hon. Chamara Sampath’s question regarding the QR code during the morning sitting. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly sought permission to raise a matter he described as affecting the entire country. He did not provide further details of the issue in the recorded remarks. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a question to the Minister of Power regarding the QR code system, specifically in relation to its application to new and old vehicles. The intervention appears to seek clarification on how the system applies across different vehicle categories. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake rose to a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody declined to answer the supplementary question, stating that it was not relevant to the principal question before the House. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 An Hon. Member AI summary A Member raises a procedural query asking what question is before the House. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or demand is presented beyond seeking clarification of the matter under consideration. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha briefly indicated that he was presenting questions to the Chair, noting that two minutes had already been used. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was raised in the excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy stated that he could not hear the response due to noise in the Chamber and noted that the first supplementary question had not been answered. He then yielded his second supplementary question to Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody rejected implications that current issues were tied to his tenure, stating that the first supplementary question related to events from 10–11 years earlier, before he became Minister. He undertook to submit the outstanding data to the House and asked that proceedings move to the second supplementary question. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy complained that essential parts of his original question had not been answered and requested a mechanism to ensure complete follow-up responses with relevant reports. He raised concerns over alleged losses of Rs. 8.4 billion from low-quality coal supplied to Norochcholai, citing testing reports and impacts including environmental harm, boiler damage, and increased generator fuel consumption. He asked when the Minister would accept responsibility for the issue and resign. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the provided excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question raised. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar briefly intervened to state that he was asking the question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was raised in the recorded statement. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →
- 17 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 requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down accordingly. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Read →