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. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 92(2)(b), alleging that the Minister of Justice misled the Speaker by claiming that individual case details were not relevant. He argued that the question at issue specifically concerned cases and challenged the Minister’s response as deceptive. Oral Question: Drug Raids and Asset Seizures (Q.1649/2025) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Environment, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested one month to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Deferred and Stand Down (Q.4, Q.5, Q.6) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna formally asked the question listed for him in Parliament. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the speech. Oral Questions: Deferred and Stand Down (Q.4, Q.5, Q.6) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Civil Aviation, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested a two-week postponement to respond to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Deferred and Stand Down (Q.4, Q.5, Q.6) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara formally raised a parliamentary question. No substantive details or policy issues were stated in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Deferred and Stand Down (Q.4, Q.5, Q.6) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly indicated that he wished to raise one additional point. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions: Deferred and Stand Down (Q.4, Q.5, Q.6) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the public is well aware of the Fund and of Hon. Lalith Athulathmudali’s role in establishing it. He emphasized that leaders who created lasting institutions will continue to receive due recognition and respect. Oral Question: Mahapola Trust Fund (Q.472/2025) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister stated that he would respond only to supplementary questions arising from the main question and limited his answer to the requested statistics rather than individual cases. He declined to address individual matters and added a political remark referring to conduct during Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s presidency. Oral Question: Three-Judge Anti-Corruption Permanent High Court (Q.1/1206/2024) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration declined to answer a supplementary question on the grounds that it did not arise from the principal question. He stated that supplementary questions must be related to the original question. Oral Question: Three-Judge Anti-Corruption Permanent High Court (Q.1/1206/2024) Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Sunil Biyanwila JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Biyanwila presented a petition from Mrs. T.W. Ajantha Nilmini Kumari Disanayake of Galewela. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. I. Dayawansa de Silva of Pamunugama, Alubomulla, Panadura. No further details on the petition’s subject matter were provided in the speech. Petitions Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary A petition from Mr. U. Sarath of “Sewwandi,” Meegahapolana, Puhulwatta Junction, Horana, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. H.A. Rajika Jeewani Hettiaarachchi of Kewitiya. No further details of the petition’s subject matter were stated. Petitions Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary On behalf of the Chairperson of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Stabilization and International Relations, the Member presented the Committee’s report on the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Sectoral Oversight Committee Reports Read →
- 20 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna presented the Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Science, Technology and Digital Transformation covering the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Science and Technology, the 2022 Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Technology, and the 2023 and 2024 Performance Reports of the Department for Registration of Persons. The reports were ordered to lie upon the Table. Sectoral Oversight Committee Reports Read →
- 20 February 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved, with the Speaker’s leave, that the relevant report be printed. The House agreed to the motion, and the report was ordered to be printed. Sectoral Oversight Committee Reports Read →
- 20 February 2026 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament that he had endorsed the Certificate on the “Institute of Real Estate Professionals of Sri Lanka” Bill on 19 February 2026 under Article 79 of the Constitution. He announced the nomination of members, chaired by Hon. Wijitha Herath, to the Select Committee on determining the electoral system for Provincial Council Elections. He also tabled the Committee on Standing Orders report concerning amendments to Standing Orders 119 and 120. Parliament Opening and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara stated that information sought for Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe’s question had been requested from the Judicial Service Commission but had not yet been received, so he could not answer it that day. He asked that the record reflect that Hon. Senasinghe’s absence was due to being informed of this delay, and that the question be taken up later without prejudice. Adjournment Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration formally moved that Parliament adjourn. The Presiding Member then put the question to the House. Adjournment Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Moved that the amended Bill be read a Third time and sought leave to correct typographical, printing, grammatical and numerical errors and make consequential amendments. The motion was agreed to, and the Bill, as amended, was read the Third time and passed. Debate (Final Stage): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill - Third Reading and Amendments Read →