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. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Chief Government Whip Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the Minister of Public Security had sought time to present information related to criminal investigations. Responding to the Leader of the Opposition, he stated that no new information had been provided and invited him to take time to present any additional details if available. Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa addresses the Deputy Speaker, but no substantive remarks, arguments, proposals, or questions are provided in the excerpt. No legislation, policy matter, or specific parliamentary issue is identified. 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 insisted that the relevant Minister should answer a question, noting that time had been allocated while the Speaker was in the Chair and the Leader of the House was being represented. He urged the Deputy Speaker to allow the Minister to respond, criticizing avoidance of answers in procedural terms. 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 sought a procedural clarification on what is permitted during the exchange, specifically asking whether Members may raise supplementary questions or only seek clarification. 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 thanked the Chair for allowing supplementary questions and stated that he would proceed to ask them. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in this brief intervention. 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 objected to perceived unequal treatment of Members in the allocation of speaking time, arguing that giving the Government side more time than the Opposition would violate the Constitution and his fundamental rights. He requested the Speaker to allow him a detailed clarification in response to a detailed answer. Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly objected to a time-related constraint in the proceedings, indicating that more time was available. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised. Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa — Leader of the Opposition AI summary Raised concern that the disability allowance had again been delayed, noting that the previous month’s payment was made around the 26th rather than the usual 10th–15th and that the current month’s payment had not yet been made. Requested the relevant Minister to ensure timely payment to persons with disabilities, and acknowledged the Minister’s detailed reply while seeking further clarifications. Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the requested answer would be provided in the next sitting week. He noted that the Member could raise supplementary questions at that time. Question by Private Notice: Current Status of SriLankan Airlines Restructure Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake questioned why Government positions appear to be reported in newspapers before being presented to Parliament. He asked the Deputy Minister to verify and inform the House about an apparent inconsistency between the current statement that the Government should retain a larger share and the President’s position nine months earlier. Question by Private Notice: Current Status of SriLankan Airlines Restructure Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government aims to uphold parliamentary traditions and maximize democratic practice by encouraging Ministers to answer Standing Order 27(2) questions on the same day where possible. He noted that some questions require data from multiple ministries, but said replies are being expedited, including two answers to be given that day under Ministerial Statements. Question by Private Notice: Current Status of SriLankan Airlines Restructure Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake objected to a remark attributed to the Leader of the House, questioning whether parliamentary standards were being lowered to the level of a local council. The intervention was a brief procedural or critical comment on the tone or conduct of proceedings. Question by Private Notice: Current Status of SriLankan Airlines Restructure Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake objected that despite shortening his question to comply with the Speaker’s preference for Standing Orders and concise proceedings, an answer was still not being provided the same day. He noted that the purpose of reducing questions was to enable same-day responses and referenced the Leader of the House’s earlier view that answers should also be brief. Question by Private Notice: Current Status of SriLankan Airlines Restructure Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri requested the Speaker to ensure that his questions are properly included in the Order Paper. Oral Question: Investments Received (Finance Ministry); Point of Order on Question Scheduling Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri complained under Standing Order 32 that his parliamentary questions were not being placed on the Order Paper, despite repeated requests. He said one question had been postponed three times, causing a delay of about six months before it could be asked, and alleged that an official was arbitrarily preventing his questions from appearing. Oral Question: Investments Received (Finance Ministry); Point of Order on Question Scheduling Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the provided text. Oral Question: Investments Received (Finance Ministry); Point of Order on Question Scheduling Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, a request was made for two weeks to provide the answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions on Tourism, Agriculture and Deferred Question (Q.883/2025) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah. No substantive details of the question or related policy matter were provided in the excerpt. Oral Questions on Tourism, Agriculture and Deferred Question (Q.883/2025) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that current controversy could have been avoided if cases from the 2015–2020 period had been properly prosecuted. He also requested order in the House so he could read out answers, and asked Hon. Ajith P. Perera to be seated. Oral Question: Drug Raids and Asset Seizures (Q.1649/2025) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika argued that the matter raised did not constitute a valid point of order, as it concerned the manner in which the Minister answered and Hon. Ajith P. Perera’s engagement. He stated that this was an issue between those Members and should not be treated as a procedural objection before the House. Oral Question: Drug Raids and Asset Seizures (Q.1649/2025) Read →