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- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The motion was moved for the Bill to be read a second time, and the House agreed. The Bill was then referred to a Committee of the whole Parliament, where Clause 1 was considered and ordered to stand part of the Bill. Debate (Final Stage): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill - Third Reading and Amendments Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Moved the Bill be read a Third time and sought leave to correct typographical, printing, grammatical and numerical errors and make consequential amendments. The House agreed to the motion, and the Bill was read a Third time and passed. Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Moved that Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj left the Chair and Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi assumed it. Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Darmapriya Wijesinghe JJB AI summary Darmapriya Wijesinghe referred to the Amendments to the Judicature Act and the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, noting that views had been expressed by both Government and Opposition Members and that a further summary would be given later. He focused on procedural concerns, alleging that some Opposition MPs were misusing oral questions and Standing Order 27(2) time in the morning to delay Government business. He argued that Parliament’s primary function is to legislate and urged the Opposition to allow proceedings to continue peacefully and in line with public expectations. Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Hon. Faiszer Musthapha requested eight minutes to speak, noting that he had originally been allocated ten minutes in the morning and had given two minutes of that time to another Member. Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary A motion was moved by Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara that Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. M.K.M. Aslam left the Chair and Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj assumed it. Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna moved that Hon. M.K.M. Aslam take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. M.K.M. Aslam presided. Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam raised concerns over the Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya at Thayiddi, alleging it was built illegally on privately owned Tamil land through militarized involvement, and criticized government discussions held without the affected landowners. He also objected to alleged “shadow minister” arrangements involving NPP MPs in Northern Provincial Council functions while provincial elections remain suspended, arguing that all Northern MPs should be invited to such official meetings. He further urged intervention regarding PTA detainee Nimalan, who he said faces threats when held in outstation prisons after court appearances, and referred to another PTA-related case involving Morris where he alleged reliance on an illegally obtained confession. Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Wasantha Samarasinghe’s recorded intervention consists only of an address to the Deputy Speaker. No substantive issue, proposal, question, or argument is provided in the excerpt. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary An audio recording was played in the Chamber at the request of Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara raised a point of order to dispute statements made by Hon. Ajith P. Perera, saying they were inaccurate and amounted to contempt of court. He clarified that the relevant court proceedings are open to the public and media, not conducted in secret, and noted that similar remarks made outside Parliament would carry legal consequences. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna cited Standing Order 111(7) on the role of Sectoral Oversight Committees in examining appointments within their jurisdiction. He said an “End Post” appointment at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, made under a previous government, had no basis in the Service Minutes and had not been referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee despite a request. He asked the Speaker to have the Chair of the Health-related Sectoral Oversight Committee respond, arguing that the Standing Orders were being violated. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva argued that parliamentary Standing Orders cannot supersede or override the Constitution. He emphasized the constitutional hierarchy in the context of parliamentary procedure, asserting that any procedural rule must operate subject to constitutional provisions. Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Bill Presentation Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose under Standing Order 111(7). No substantive remarks, proposal, or question are recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Bill Presentation Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Bill Presentation Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake questioned how Sri Lanka could have been declared bankrupt without Parliament’s approval, citing Articles 148, 149 and 150 of the Constitution as vesting authority over public finance in Parliament. He expressed concern that bypassing Parliament on such a decision undermines its constitutional role. Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Bill Presentation Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided speech. Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Bill Presentation Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Under Standing Order 92, Dr. Harsha de Silva, as Chair of the Committee on Public Finance, raised a procedural point regarding a complex ten-part question from Hon. Ravi Karunanayake on public debt. He argued that the Minister should be given adequate time to respond and that the Chair does not have authority under the Standing Orders to restrict the scope of the answer. Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Bill Presentation Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva rose on a point of order. Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Bill Presentation Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri introduced an Amendment Bill to the Kandyan Marriage and Divorce Act, stating that subsections 32(a) and 32(b) treat women differently and should be corrected. The Bill was read a first time, ordered to be printed, and referred under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government for report. Private Members' Bill: Kandyan Marriage and Divorce (Amendment) Bill Read →