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- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. Harsha de Silva presented the Committee on Public Finance report on an Order under Section 22 of the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017. He then questioned why regulations made under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act had been tabled without being referred to the Committee on Public Finance, arguing that finance-related Port City regulations have consistently been examined by that Committee and should not be sent only to a Ministerial Consultative Committee. Papers: Regulations, Reports and Orders Tabled Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary The Minister of Environment presented the State Timber Corporation’s Annual Report for 2024. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Regulations, Reports and Orders Tabled Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary The Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure presented the Coconut Development Authority’s Annual Report for 2022. He moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Regulations, Reports and Orders Tabled Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Moved that a report be printed, which was agreed to and ordered by Parliament. On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, presented under Standing Order 119(4) a report on observations and actions taken regarding matters raised by the Committee on Public Accounts, and moved that it be referred to that Committee; the motion was agreed to. Papers: Regulations, Reports and Orders Tabled Read →
- 3 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented regulations under Section 71 of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2469/02, and moved that they be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development, which was agreed to. She also tabled a presidential proclamation under the Essential Public Services Act and indicated she would check whether the regulations should also be referred to the Committee on Public Finance if that is the established practice. Papers: Regulations, Reports and Orders Tabled Read →
- 3 March 2026 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament of two Presidential communications under the Public Security Ordinance following Cyclone “Mitra”: a Proclamation bringing Part II of the Ordinance into operation islandwide from 28 February 2026 to maintain public order and essential supplies, and an Order calling out the Armed Forces in specified areas. He also announced a climate and disaster risk reduction dialogue organized with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, a meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business, and tabled specified volumes of the Auditor-General’s Report for 2024, which Parliament ordered to be printed. Parliament Opening and Message from President Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan ITAK AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan made only a brief concluding remark, thanking the House and offering no substantive argument, proposal, or question. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. K. Ilangkumaran JJB AI summary Hon. K. Ilangkumaran defended the Government’s coal procurement for the Norochcholai power plant, stating that tenders were called transparently with ten bidders and that the contract was awarded to the lowest bidder. He accused the Opposition of attempting to mislead the public over the procurement process and contrasted this with alleged past non-transparent coal import arrangements. He also emphasized the need to expand renewable energy, particularly solar and wind in the Northern Province, while meeting rising electricity demand, and cited improved corruption index rankings and growing support for the NPP Government, including in the North. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Kumara Jayakody stated that a 21-day notice period had already been provided earlier through newspapers and the website. He clarified that the website posting on the 12th related to a second stage, not the initial notice. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake urged a forward-looking approach to power and energy policy, citing President Anura Dissanayake’s 2005 May Day statement on reforming the trade union movement. He questioned the short public consultation period for the new National Electricity Policy, noting that comments were invited only from 12 to 19 February despite the Public Utilities Commission’s usual 21-day requirement, and contrasted it with the six-month consultation period for the 2019 policy when he was Minister. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved that Hon. Kins Nelson take the Chair. The House agreed, and Hon. Kins Nelson assumed the Chair in place of Hon. Chanaka Madugoda. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera stated that the case had been defeated and lost. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala rejected Opposition allegations regarding the coal tender, stating that the Government followed open tender procedures and the lowest evaluated bid principle, as with the gas tender. He argued that the motion contained incorrect figures on Lakvijaya’s coal requirement and said claims about money being sent to a Minister’s relative or a court finding against the Minister had not been substantiated with evidence. He maintained that any technical issues in the tender were being addressed, that liquidated damages would fall on the supplier, and that institutions such as CIABOC, the Attorney-General’s Department and the CID were acting independently and equally under the Government. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. M.A.M. Thahir ACMC AI summary M.A.M. Thahir criticised both Government and Opposition for focusing on allegations and political point-scoring in the coal procurement adjournment debate while local problems remain unresolved. He urged action on the Oluvil fishery harbour and commercial port, either by making them operational or closing/removing structures causing erosion, and called for compensation for around 250 acres of coastal land reportedly lost from Maruthamunai to Thirukkovil. He also raised recent severe erosion in Nintavur and flood damage affecting farmers in Ampara, asking the Government to respond urgently. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Danushka Ranganath JJB AI summary Hon. Danushka Ranganath rejected the Opposition’s Adjournment Motion allegations on coal procurement, arguing that the current process followed tender procedures, was extended at bidders’ request, and attracted ten bidders with one successful awardee. He contrasted this with alleged irregular and extra-tender coal purchases under previous governments between 2009 and 2015. He stated that coal quality concerns are addressed through contractual liquidated damages based on calorific value and maintained that the Government is enforcing those provisions while acting on its mandate to prevent corruption and waste. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam referred to the appointment of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Provincial Council Election Reforms under Standing Orders 102, 103, and 104, noting that the motion was presented on 6 January and members had now been named. He requested that the Committee hold its first sitting in the next parliamentary week and proposed that the remaining Opposition member be former Minister Hon. Faiszer Musthapha. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka objected to being referred to as “the Pohottuwa MP” and clarified that he was the only such member present. He also disputed an allegation about company ownership, stating that the company in question does not belong to Yoshitha Rajapaksa but to the niece of Mr. Wry Baltazar. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera objected to a ruling or response that deemed a serious matter “not relevant.” He expressed disagreement with the dismissal of the issue, but did not elaborate further in the quoted remark. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister briefly stated that the matter raised was not relevant, without making any substantive argument, proposal, or policy point. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister requested that the Hon. Member raise the question after he completed his speech, stating that he would respond thereafter. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →