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- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Speaker to allow Members to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the statement. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara asks to proceed calmly and addresses the Speaker, but the provided extract contains no substantive policy argument, proposal, question, or reference to legislation or events. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara invoked Standing Order 92(2), indicating that he was raising a procedural matter under the relevant parliamentary rule. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question is contained in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Member objected to an interruption on procedural grounds, questioning what Point of Order had been raised. He emphasized that the House was discussing an important issue and sought to continue the debate without disruption. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Member requested time and permission to speak, without raising a substantive policy issue, proposal, or question in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly thanked the Chief Government Whip. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister indicated readiness to provide a response on the matter if required by the House. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested permission for members to speak during the parliamentary proceedings. No specific policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the statement. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was included in the recorded speech. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected that Members’ right to speak was being curtailed or not properly accommodated. He questioned the conduct of proceedings and sought clarification on what action was being taken to ensure Members could contribute. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked that members be allowed to speak before the relevant member responds. The intervention was procedural, addressed to the Speaker during the debate. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested one minute of speaking time from the Chair to address the matter under discussion. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the quoted intervention. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition stated that since the question had already been raised, the Minister should proceed to read the response even if the Member who asked it was not present in the Chamber. The remark was made in the context of a statement by the Deputy Minister of Defence on proactive use of opportunities under the Colombo Security Conclave. Ministry Statement: Reply to Question on Proactive Utilization (Standing Order 27(2), 18.11.2025) Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence stated that he would table the answer, indicating a written response would be submitted to the House rather than delivered orally. Ministry Statement: Reply to Question on Proactive Utilization (Standing Order 27(2), 18.11.2025) Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera, sought the Speaker’s permission to proceed with his remarks. No substantive policy matter, proposal, or question was presented in this excerpt. Ministry Statement: Reply to Question on Proactive Utilization (Standing Order 27(2), 18.11.2025) Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister stated that part of the question raised falls under the Ministry of Defence and indicated that a response is expected to be provided the following day. Oral Question (Standing Order 27(2)): Justice and Accountability for State-Connected Violations - Deferred Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage JJB AI summary A response to a question directed to the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development was deferred, with two weeks requested to provide the answer. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Kili/Mulankavil Maha Vidyalaya (Q.10/1831/2026) - Stand Down Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe informed the House that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. Kandasaami. No further details of the question or substantive issue were provided in the speech. Oral Question: Kili/Mulankavil Maha Vidyalaya (Q.10/1831/2026) - Stand Down Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Eranga Gunasekara requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question regarding the alleged injustice caused to depositors of Gampaha Sanasa Bank. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Transport/Urban Development (Q.7/1786/2025) - Stand Down Read →