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. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera rose in Parliament to ask a question. No further substantive details, policy issues, or proposals were included 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. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Four petitions were presented on behalf of individuals from Colombo, Jaffna, Batticaloa, and Chithankerni. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Committee Reports and Petitions Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Ashoka Gunasena JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. C.M.M.R. Jayasinghe of Narammala, Dematagahawela, was presented to Parliament. Committee Reports and Petitions Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. Thilak Indika Widanagama of Julampitiya, Galpoththayaya. No further details on the petition’s subject matter were provided. Committee Reports and Petitions Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly indicated that he would raise the matter at a later stage in the proceedings. Committee Reports and Petitions Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake rose to a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded statement. Committee Reports and Petitions Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake informed the House that the Parliamentary Business Committee would meet at 11.45 a.m. and said the Leader of the Opposition’s proposal could be discussed at that meeting. Committee Reports and Petitions Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a point of order regarding the scheduled debate on the impact of the Middle East war. Noting that Friday may mark the beginning of Ramadan and could be declared a holiday, he proposed moving the Friday sitting of the debate to Wednesday and requested the Chair’s ruling to allow it. Committee Reports and Petitions Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation JJB AI summary The Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation presented the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka’s Annual Report for 2024. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the House agreed. Tabling of Reports and Papers Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake presented the 2023 Annual Report of the State Development and Design Corporation. He moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Papers Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister presented two Committee on Public Accounts reports under Standing Order 119(4), concerning matters related to the Colombo Municipal Council and local authorities under the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council. He moved that the reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Papers Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Moved to refer Defence Ministry regulations under the Army, Navy and Air Force Acts, published in February 2025 Gazettes, to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence, and the House agreed. Also presented, on behalf of the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, the 2026 list of prohibited substances under the Convention Against Doping in Sport Act and moved its referral to the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports, which was also agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Papers Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented several annual reports and accounts, including those of the University of Moratuwa, its Institute of Technology, Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd., and the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board, and moved that they be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees. She also presented rules made under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, on the repatriation of export proceeds into Sri Lanka, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2473/30, and moved that they be referred to the Committee on Public Finance. All motions were agreed to. Tabling of Reports and Papers Read →
- 17 March 2026 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary In his announcements, the Speaker informed the House that he had certified the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill on 6 March 2026 under Article 79 of the Constitution. He also announced a SLCERT workshop for Members on cyber security and safe digital usage, and notified the Committee on Parliamentary Business of its scheduled meeting later that day. Parliament Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 6 March 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya moved for parliamentary approval of the Presidential Proclamation published in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2477/47 of 28 February 2026 under Section 2 of the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 of 1979. The proclamation and its schedule, presented on 3 March 2026, were approved by the House. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj JJB AI summary Kitnan Selvaraj indicated support during a division and confirmed that no further Members were unable to record their votes. The electronic vote was then concluded, with the result announced as 106 Ayes, 8 Noes and no abstentions. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara indicated support during a vote. He asked Members on his left who were unable to record their votes digitally to rise and make their position known. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam called for a Division during the proceedings. The record notes that this occurred before the conclusion of the Division Bell, indicating a procedural move to formally vote on the matter before the House. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala supported the time-bound extension of the state of emergency, stating it was needed for Ditwah cyclone-related essential services and preparedness amid global security uncertainties affecting Sri Lanka’s maritime and humanitarian responsibilities. He argued that incidents such as the IRIS vessel off Galle required legal readiness for search-and-rescue, investigation and medical response while maintaining a neutral humanitarian position. He rejected Opposition allegations of misuse of emergency powers and misinformation, saying no substantiated instance of abuse had been presented and that the relevant emergency regulations had already been gazetted. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary Prof. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna moved a procedural motion proposing that Hon. Mrs. Sagarika Athauuda take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Prof. Sena Nanayakkara left the Chair and Mrs. Sagarika Athauuda assumed it. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Read →