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- 4 March 2026 Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Iran Supreme Leader Assassination Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem briefly indicated that he had a matter to raise before the House. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was presented in the quoted remarks. Procedural: Points of Order on Iran Supreme Leader Assassination Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa stated that planning should be based on worst-case scenarios, with any better outcome regarded as an additional benefit. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Middle East Crisis and Strait of Hormuz Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB AI summary Hon. Vijitha Herath requested the Speaker to allow another member to complete his remarks. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Middle East Crisis and Strait of Hormuz Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa briefly addressed the Chair, indicating that the relevant Minister had given permission for a matter to proceed. The excerpt contains no substantive policy argument, question, or proposal beyond that procedural reference. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Middle East Crisis and Strait of Hormuz Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised a procedural point, noting that the Speaker had not responded to Hon. Chamara Sampath Dassanayake. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Middle East Crisis and Strait of Hormuz Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural objection, stating that the point of order being attempted was not being raised correctly. He emphasized that the Member already speaking had the floor and should be allowed to continue. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Middle East Crisis and Strait of Hormuz Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the provided excerpt. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Middle East Crisis and Strait of Hormuz Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara briefly rose to seek or offer a clarification to the Speaker. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was presented in the recorded intervention. Oral Questions: Paddy Marketing Board and Fertilizer Subsidies Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara raised a Point of Order in Parliament. No further substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions: Paddy Marketing Board and Fertilizer Subsidies Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that he would urgently investigate the matter raised by Hon. Radhakrishnan and report back to Parliament. Oral Questions: Paddy Marketing Board and Fertilizer Subsidies Read →
- 4 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is included in the provided speech excerpt. Oral Questions: Paddy Marketing Board and Fertilizer Subsidies Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister explained that the Government Printer appointment was made under the applicable Service Minute, which allows selection either from qualified senior Printing Service officers or from a Special Grade Sri Lanka Administrative Service officer. He said the current senior departmental officer is far short of the required progression period for substantive appointment and could only be appointed in an acting capacity with Public Service Commission concurrence. Accordingly, the Government appointed a qualified and experienced SLAS Special Grade officer to the post. Oral Question: Government Printing Department Vacancies and Qualifications Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake pressed for a clearer response to his question and urged immediate action to prevent larger problems arising. He emphasized the need to set out a forward-looking course rather than focusing on past issues. Oral Question: Government Printing Department Vacancies and Qualifications Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake asked the Prime Minister, under Standing Order 38(1), about the prolonged absence of a permanent Government Printer at the Government Printing Department. He questioned whether continued acting appointments comply with service procedures and raised concerns about risks to quality, confidentiality, security printing, and operational continuity. He sought details on any assessments or independent audits of these risks and asked what urgent steps the Government will take to restore technical capacity and appoint a qualified permanent Government Printer. Oral Question: Government Printing Department Vacancies and Qualifications Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. Nanda Bandara JJB AI summary Hon. Nanda Bandara informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. D. M. Anura Bandara Wijethunga of Kerawalapitiya, Wattala, and three others. Petitions Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. J. A. Lalith Bodana of “Thithmale Niwasa,” BR Road, Mulatiyana was presented and accepted for submission to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB AI summary Accepted a petition from Mr. H. M. Amarapala of No. 990/1, Mudunmankada, Udawalawa, for presentation to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. Rathna Gamage - Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Hon. Rathna Gamage, Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, presented a petition from Mr. W. Gunadasa of Katupolwatta, Rathgama, for the consideration of Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 4 March 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Moved to print a report and tabled several annual and performance reports on behalf of other ministers, including Gal Oya Plantations (Private) Company for 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, the Ministry of Technology Performance Report for 2023, and the Sri Lanka Climate Fund (Private) Limited Annual Report for 2023. He requested that these reports be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees on economic development, science and technology, and environment, and the motions were agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Auditor-General's Report Read →