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- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Ministry of Agriculture indicated that additional time is required to provide the requested answer. Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Ministry Statements Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka (on behalf of the Hon. Kins Nelson) SJB AI summary An oral question was raised to the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education regarding Palugasdamana Maha Vidyalaya in the Polonnaruwa District. It sought information on the auditorium project at the school, including the foundation stone date, expenditure incurred so far, whether construction has been halted, and what action the Government intends to take. Oral Questions: Various Tabled Answers (Health, Justice, Education) Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy stated that he had not yet received the information needed to answer the question and requested two weeks to respond. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Energy (Q.107/2024) Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha indicated that he would proceed to ask a question in Parliament. No substantive issue or policy matter was raised in the recorded statement. Oral Question: Energy (Q.107/2024) Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, Bimal Rathnayake requested a two-week extension to answer the Question. The Question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Small and Medium-Scale Factories Started or Closed Down in 2025 (Q.1177/2025) Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri formally raised the listed question in Parliament. No further details or arguments were provided in the speech. Oral Question: Small and Medium-Scale Factories Started or Closed Down in 2025 (Q.1177/2025) Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara stated that the age limit of 75 for the honorary office was determined by a committee rather than by an individual decision. He said the limit was intended to ensure sufficient mental and physical capacity to handle complex documents, and added that the matter could be referred back to the committee if compelling reasons for reconsideration are presented. Oral Question: Justices of the Peace (Q.23/2024) Read →
- 6 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 said a formal system for appointing and guiding Justices of the Peace has been introduced from 2025, including an updated handbook available online and by QR code. He stated that 66,315 JPs have been appointed since 2013, though records cannot distinguish appointment categories, and that about 40,000 vacancies were identified using a new methodology based on population density and terrain, with 500–750 appointments being issued monthly since June 2025. He outlined new minimum educational, age, health, and integrity requirements, complaint mechanisms for public accountability, and formal training for new appointees from November 2025. Oral Question: Justices of the Peace (Q.23/2024) Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) M.A.C.S. Chathuri Gangani JJB AI summary A petition from Mrs. M.P.K.H. Pathirage of Monaragala was presented to Parliament by Hon. (Mrs.) M.A.C.S. Chathuri Gangani. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. B. Ariyawansha SJB AI summary B. Ariyawansha submitted a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. K.A.C. Karasinghe of No. 707, New Town, Kolonna. Petitions Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi informed Parliament that he accepted three petitions from individuals residing in Parakaduwa, Gilimale in Ratnapura, and Kahangama in Ratnapura. Petitions Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary Accepted a petition from Mr. K.A.P. Perera of No. 33, Diyabubula, Madawala, Kengalla, for submission to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved that the COPE and COPA reports presented to Parliament be printed, which was agreed to and ordered. He noted that many such reports are being tabled and said the Parliamentary Business Committee would propose allocating one or two full days for a debate so the public can be informed of their contents. Tabling of Reports Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim tabled COPA’s Fourth to Ninth Reports for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament under Standing Order 119(3). He noted that earlier reports covered inquiries from the Ninth Parliament based on Auditor General’s reports, highlighted serious unresolved audit issues at the Colombo Municipal Council, and observed implementation progress by Sri Lanka Railways. He also presented the Ninth Report on the 2023 online assessment of 836 public institutions’ financial discipline and operational performance, stating that the system helps COPA identify weak institutions for scrutiny. The Fourth to Eighth Reports were presented in Sinhala only, with English and Tamil versions to follow. Tabling of Reports Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs presented the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources Development, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Reports Read →
- 6 March 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Trade, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Bimal Rathnayake presented annual reports of the Lalith Athulathmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund, the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board, and the National Intellectual Property Office. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resources, and the House agreed. Tabling of Reports Read →
- 6 March 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary A meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business was announced for Friday, 6 March 2026 at 12.00 noon in Committee Room No. 2. The announcement was made to inform all Members of Parliament as part of parliamentary proceedings. Speaker's Announcements Read →
- 5 March 2026 Information AI summary Hansard reports are available for purchase from the Government Publications Bureau at the Department of Government Information in Colombo. The report can also be downloaded from the Parliament website and is printed by the Department of Government Printing. Procedural: Closing Announcements and Administrative Information Read →
- 5 March 2026 Note AI summary Members are instructed to submit clearly marked corrections to the Final Print to the Editor of HANSARD within two weeks of receiving the uncorrected copy. The note also records the status of proceedings manuscripts received from Parliament and the dispatch of printed copies. Procedural: Closing Announcements and Administrative Information Read →
- 5 March 2026 Written Answers to Questions AI summary The Minister of Defence, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, requested two weeks’ time to provide a written answer to Question No. 1851/2026 raised by Ajith P. Perera and listed on the Order Paper. Procedural: Closing Announcements and Administrative Information Read →