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- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera only addresses the Presiding Member, with no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy points recorded in the provided text. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Ranasingha presided. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar raised a point of order in response to being named by another Member. He tabled copies of vehicle permits allegedly issued to Hon. D.M. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Hon. Bimal Niroshan Ratnayake, and Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, claiming they had sold the permits to fund their party while presenting themselves as opposed to such practices. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chithral Fernando raised a point of Order under Standing Order 91(c), challenging the Minister’s statement that turbines were unaffected by coal quality. Citing a letter tabled by Hon. Ajith P. Perera referring to increased operational costs from low-grade coal and turbine blade repair due to overheating, he asked whether the Minister accepted the contents of that letter and requested a direct answer. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order, stating that the Deputy Speaker had earlier indicated he would be allotted speaking time. 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 he would take up the matter after the lunch break. 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 only addresses the Chair with “Hon. Deputy Speaker,” and makes no substantive statement, proposal, question, or argument in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody asks the Chair not to allow another Member to speak immediately, requesting that the Member be permitted only after he finishes his own speech. 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 under the 2024/2025 contract, the supplier had failed by April to deliver the scheduled quantity. He framed this as part of concerns over alleged falsehoods, postponements, and delays in the relevant procurement or supply arrangement. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law, rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary S.M. Marikkar stated that he would later provide the relevant account name, account number, and remittance details. He urged that the information he had already submitted be investigated first. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Chief Government Whip moved that Parliament adjourn, after which the Chair put the question before the House. The Adjournment Motion was then scheduled to be moved by Hon. S.M. Marikkar, who was allotted 18 minutes. Motion on Parliamentary Sitting Hours Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Chief Government Whip moved, on behalf of the Leader of the House, to vary the day’s sitting hours notwithstanding Standing Order 88. The motion set sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., applied Standing Order 8(5) at 11.30 a.m., and required adjournment at 5.30 p.m.; it was agreed to by the House. Motion on Parliamentary Sitting Hours Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake thanked Minister Ananda Wijepala for his detailed response and objected to a suggested five-minute limit on answers to questions. He argued that senior Ministers cannot provide comprehensive answers within such a limit and said any rule on time limits should be applied consistently across Parliament rather than selectively. Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Under Standing Orders 29(1) and 29(2), the Member raised an urgent matter concerning delays at the Peliyagoda Exit when entering Colombo, stating that he was held up for over 30 minutes and that this affected his parliamentary privileges by making him late. He noted that he had raised similar issues previously and requested that the relevant Ministry be informed to take corrective action. Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, made a brief procedural request asking the Deputy Speaker for one minute to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the provided statement. Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, as Leader of the Opposition, requested a brief one-minute opportunity to speak or intervene during proceedings. Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary No substantive speech content is provided beyond the address to the Deputy Speaker, so there are no arguments, proposals, questions, or policy references to summarize. Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Sajith Premadasa, rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was included in the recorded excerpt. Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - State Minister (Public Security) JJB AI summary State Minister Ananda Wijepala said he could only provide information related to ongoing investigations and would not make irresponsible statements to Parliament. Responding to the Opposition’s offer to support efforts against underworld activity, he said the Opposition had avenues to assist and alleged that some of its local authority members were connected to such matters, indicating he would present examples. Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege Read →