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. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected that his name had been mentioned in the Chamber and asserted his right under the Standing Orders to seek a clarification. He said he had properly raised a matter of national importance under Standing Order 27(2) as a Party Leader and questioned the usefulness of a delayed ministerial response. He also criticized the Speaker’s handling of proceedings, claiming it contributed to disorder in Parliament. Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Party Representation Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Party Representation Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly intervened on a point of order, stating that his name had been mentioned and referring to the Standing Orders as the basis for seeking to respond or clarify. No substantive policy argument or proposal was made in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Party Representation Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a brief point in response to Hon. Archchuna having mentioned his name. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Party Representation Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order concerning the use of Standing Order 27(2), citing Standing Orders 92(2)(a) and 3(2). He stated that questions under Standing Order 27(2) are ordinarily permitted to be raised by a party leader or the Leader of the Opposition. Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Party Representation Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation stated that the question raised was important and timely, and requested two weeks to provide a proper, structured reply. Oral Question: Hospital Attendants Shortage and Mahaweli Land Allocation (Q.) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa supported the Government Chief Whip’s proposal but raised a privilege-related concern over individuals he had named in Parliament being summoned to the CID. He said he had earlier disclosed that police reports were being linked to character certificates or recommendations from Civil Defence Committee Chairpersons, and asked whether summoning Yasantha Ariyasena, Thevuni Jayawardena and Sakusha Roshani after his disclosure was appropriate. He requested the Speaker’s ruling on the matter. Oral Question: Hospital Attendants Shortage and Mahaweli Land Allocation (Q.) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the relevant Minister would provide the reply on the following day. Oral Question: Hospital Attendants Shortage and Mahaweli Land Allocation (Q.) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna AI summary Prof. A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna stated that the President had already clarified the relevant provisions in Parliament. He added that if there was any communication issue, steps would be taken to inform the concerned parties. Oral Question: Kaduruwela Market Complex (Q.) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that the matter raised did not constitute a specific policy question and that NMRA and public finance rules are not affected by internal party arrangements. She indicated that no further response was warranted, before the proceedings moved to Question No. 353/2024 on drinking water facilities in the Porativu Pattu and Manmunai Pattu Divisional Secretariat Divisions in Batticaloa. Oral Question: Members of Current Parliament - Salaries and Allowances (Q.117/2024) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri challenged claims that certain MPs do not take salaries, stating that salaries are first paid into MPs’ personal bank accounts and only later may be transferred to party funds. He further questioned whether pooled MP salaries and allowances create an alternative pension arrangement, despite public claims about abolishing MP pensions. Oral Question: Members of Current Parliament - Salaries and Allowances (Q.117/2024) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya responded to a question about the financial affairs of Government MPs by stating that the JVP/NPP has maintained transparent party accounts and suggested that the SJB, UNP and SLPP should provide similar transparency on party funding and expenditure. She said individual MPs’ personal financial arrangements vary and that the matter raised had no specific relevance to Government policy. Oral Question: Members of Current Parliament - Salaries and Allowances (Q.117/2024) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned whether abolishing parliamentary pensions would have practical effect if parties such as the NPP/JVP support members through pooled salaries from their MPs. He sought clarification on whether such internal party funding arrangements exist. Oral Question: Members of Current Parliament - Salaries and Allowances (Q.117/2024) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri sought clarification on claims that Government MPs do not take Parliamentary salaries, noting that the Prime Minister’s reply indicated all MPs except Hon. Nayana Wasalathilake draw salaries, though some forgo fuel allowances. Citing a 2015 Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna financial statement to the Election Commission recording income from MPs’ salaries and allowances, he asked whether parties pool such public funds to support members, including after retirement, in a manner that effectively substitutes for a Parliamentary pension. Oral Question: Members of Current Parliament - Salaries and Allowances (Q.117/2024) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister provided details of current Members of Parliament and the allowances payable to them, laying relevant annexes in the Library. She listed monthly, sitting, committee, office, transport, telephone, driver and fuel allowances, explaining that fuel allowance is calculated by distance or a fixed basis for National List MPs. She also stated that Hon. Nayana Wasalathilake has stopped receiving salary and allowances from August 2025, and that several parliamentary office-bearers and ministers have notified that they do not draw the fuel allowance. Oral Question: Members of Current Parliament - Salaries and Allowances (Q.117/2024) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. K.G.C.M. Gamage of Hospital Road, Ratnapura, was presented to Parliament by Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Vithana presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Matugama and Darga Town. No details of the petitions’ subject matter were stated in the speech. Petitions Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi JJB AI summary Nihal Galappaththi presented three petitions to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Ranna, Kataragama, and Mamadala. The petitions were submitted formally for parliamentary consideration. Petitions Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister acknowledged the importance of COPE’s functions and disclosures, stating that the Government or COPE is prepared to seek an appropriate parliamentary debate on the matters raised at a suitable time. He then moved that the report be printed, which was agreed to by the House. Committee Report: 17th Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources presented the 2024 Annual Report of the National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka. He moved that it be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Plantation and Sustainability of Resources, and the House agreed. Opening and Auditor-General's Report Read →