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. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary G.D. Sooriyabandara formally raised a question in Parliament. No further details, context, or argument were provided in the recorded speech. Oral Question: Transport/Urban Development (Q.7/1786/2025) - Stand Down Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence informed Parliament that the relevant Cabinet paper has been prepared, with concurrence from the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government and agreement from the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies. He stated that it has been signed by the President and the Minister of Public Administration and will be submitted to the Cabinet shortly. Oral Question: Widows' and Orphans' Pensions (Q.6) Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Urban Development 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 inadequate grazing fields for cattle in the Ampara District. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Cattle in Ampara District (Q.5) Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala briefly intervened to raise a question before the House. No substantive details of the question or related policy context were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question: Urban Development (Q.4/1543/2025) - Stand Down Read →
- 5 March 2026 Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna answered a parliamentary question on official service centres in the Mullaitivu District, stating that there are 928 such offices and identifying shortages in basic facilities: 46 lack toilets, 60 lack water, and 22 lack electricity. He also reported that electricity supply has been disconnected to 178 offices. The Minister said Rs. 7 million has been allocated in the 2026 Budget to renovate these centres and address the identified deficiencies. Oral Question: Multi-Purpose Service Centres in Mullaitivu District (Q.1/1185/2025) Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary A petition from Mrs. K.P. Padma Chandralatha of Hulbulowa, Indigollawatta, Alawwa was presented and accepted. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions before proceedings moved to Oral Answers to Questions. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary A petition from Mrs. A.M.C.S. Alahakoon of Kaduruwela, Polonnaruwa, was presented to Parliament. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 5 March 2026 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. R.M. Nirosha Kumuduni Rathnayaka of Dorawaka, Ganegama, Warakapola. No further details of the petition’s subject matter were stated. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 5 March 2026 Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. D.A. Jagan Pushpakumara of Jayasiripura, Anuradhapura. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Read →
- 5 March 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage tabled a report under Standing Order 119(4) on observations and actions taken regarding State Fiscal Policy Department matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts, and moved that it be referred to that Committee. He also presented a note under Section 6(1) of the Disbursement Act, No. 23 of 2025, concerning supplementary disbursements from the Development Activities Programme under Head 240 of the Department of National Budget for the period 6 to 29 January 2026, which was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Report on Observations (PM and Minister of Education) Read →
- 5 March 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Mr. Speaker informed Parliament of the appointment of members to a Select Committee tasked with studying the lack of preparedness for Cyclone Ditwah and reporting proposals and recommendations to Parliament. He announced that Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa would chair the committee and listed the appointed members. Parliament Opening and Speaker's Announcements Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha formally moved that Parliament adjourn. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was presented beyond initiating the adjournment motion. Procedural: Adjournment Motion Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam’s intervention contains only an address to the Presiding Member and no substantive remarks, arguments, proposals, or questions for summary. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar briefly responded that his name had been mentioned and that a question had been directed to him. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the excerpt. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri raised a point of order challenging claims of fraud in coal procurement. He asked the Member who made the allegation to specify to whose account any money was paid, and argued that such claims should be supported by examined files and cheque numbers, including those relating to China. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. Gayan Janaka JJB AI summary The Hon. Gayan Janaka formally seconded the motion under consideration. The House agreed to the question, after which the Chair changed from Hon. Upul Kithsiri to Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara formally seconded the motion under consideration. The House then agreed to the question, after which the Chair changed from Hon. Kins Nelson to Hon. Upul Kithsiri. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne - Deputy Minister of Mass Media JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Kaushalya Ariyarathne moved a procedural motion proposing that Hon. Upul Kithsiri take the Chair. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasingha JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasingha formally seconded a motion. The question was put and agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Kins Nelson assumed the Chair. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Read →