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 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker presided over the sitting and tabled specified parts of the Auditor-General’s Report for the financial year 2024 under Article 154(6) of the Constitution, after which Parliament agreed that the report be printed. He also tabled the final inquiry report by retired High Court Judge Sujatha Alahapperuma on alleged sexual harassment of a female officer in Parliament’s Information Systems and Management Department, noting that it had been placed in the Parliament Library for Members. He then proceeded with routine business, including papers, petitions referred to the Committee on Public Petitions, and questions to the Prime Minister. Parliament Opening and Auditor-General's Report Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs formally moved that Parliament adjourn. The Speaker then proposed the question to the House. Adjournment Motion: Civil Defence Personnel Secondment Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara in the Chair AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara took the Chair after the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair. This was a procedural transition in the sitting, with no substantive debate or policy matter raised. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Champika Hettiarachchi JJB AI summary Hon. Champika Hettiarachchi formally seconded the motion under consideration. The House then put the question and agreed to it. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne - Deputy Minister of Mass Media JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne formally proposed that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair during the sitting. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Asked whether he had already spoken for 12 minutes and should conclude his remarks. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Deputy Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih] in the Chair AI summary The Deputy Speaker called the House to order and recognized Hon. Sajith Premadasa, allocating him 12 minutes to speak. President's Address on Middle East War Impact and Opposition Response Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Anil Jayantha — Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning AI summary Moved approval of an Order under Section 22 of the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2467/67 of 18 December 2025 and presented to Parliament on 17 February 2026. He noted that Cabinet approval had been obtained and moved the motion on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. Main Business: Order under Foreign Exchange Act - Motion Introduction Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri argued under Standing Order 27(3) that a Question may be rejected only if it is ruled out of order. He requested that, if the Leader of the Opposition’s Question was rejected, the specific procedural grounds for doing so should be stated. Privilege Question and Procedural Discussion on Coal Supply Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural point under Standing Orders 27(3) and 11(g), stating that any decision to rule a question out of order must be made by the Speaker. He requested that, if the Opposition Leader’s question is considered out of order, the Speaker should clearly state the basis for that ruling. Privilege Question and Procedural Discussion on Coal Supply Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Privilege Question and Procedural Discussion on Coal Supply Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Privilege Question and Procedural Discussion on Coal Supply Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive issue or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Privilege Question and Procedural Discussion on Coal Supply Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Nalinda Jayatissa said any alleged breach of the Leader of the Opposition’s privilege was a matter for the Speaker to inquire into. He noted that a full-day debate on coal supply had already been held on 20 February and said the Government was prepared to answer further questions, including under Standing Order 27(2), through the relevant line Ministries. He added that the only outstanding matter was the name and account number of a Homagama People’s Bank account referred to by Hon. Marrikkar, which had not yet been provided. Privilege Question and Procedural Discussion on Coal Supply Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised a Question of Privilege, stating that he was denied permission to ask a Standing Order 27(2) question on alleged substandard coal supplies for the Norochcholai power plant. He said his proposed questions sought detailed information on coal specifications, shipment quality, generation shortfalls, financial losses, emergency procurement, and contingency measures, and argued that a postponement debate did not replace the Government’s obligation to provide specific answers. He requested an inquiry into the denial, action to protect his parliamentary privileges and freedom of speech under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, and permission to raise the question within the week. Privilege Question and Procedural Discussion on Coal Supply Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Hon. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah requested the Minister to consult the Department’s Director and have a letter withdrawn so that affected organizations can resume operations immediately. He said any concerns about a specific organization should be handled by holding that organization’s registration and investigating it, rather than affecting all organizations collectively. Oral Question by Private Notice: Reactivation of Deregistered Islamic Charitable Organizations (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary The Member states that the matter being referred to would fall outside the purview of Parliament. Oral Question by Private Notice: Reactivation of Deregistered Islamic Charitable Organizations (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated that the matter was being raised on behalf of the public. No further substantive details, proposals, or demands were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question by Private Notice: Reactivation of Deregistered Islamic Charitable Organizations (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that the matter could only be raised in Parliament, indicating that the parliamentary forum was necessary for addressing the issue. Oral Question by Private Notice: Reactivation of Deregistered Islamic Charitable Organizations (Q.27(2)) Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Oral Question by Private Notice: Reactivation of Deregistered Islamic Charitable Organizations (Q.27(2)) Read →