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 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker tabled multiple Auditor-General’s Reports under Article 154(6) of the Constitution, covering specified volumes and parts for the financial years 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Parliament agreed to the question, and the reports were ordered to be printed. Opening and Auditor-General's Report Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs stated that the requested information for parts (a)(i) and (ii) had been provided to the House in a year-wise table, noting that records for 1972 were unavailable due to the turbulent situation in the country at the time. He added that part (b) did not arise. Oral Questions: Crime Statistics, Temple Jewellery, Police Releases, and Infrastructure (1745/2026 - 1851/2026) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara welcomed the Adjournment Motion on preventing bribery and corruption, noting Sri Lanka’s improvement in the Corruption Perceptions Index from 121st in 2024 by 14 places in 2025 but arguing that further progress is needed. He urged investigations into alleged irregularities in containers, coal procurement, food imports, data manipulation, Sri Lanka Telecom/Mobitel-related incidents, number-plate tenders, fuel use by Ministers, and allegations involving the Speaker. He also called for scrutiny of newly elected local authority leaders and asked Government backbenchers to press for prompt investigations even where allegations concern the Government side. Adjournment: State Free from Corruption, Bribery and Fraud Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi left the Chair and Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj assumed it. Procedural: Motion for Adjournment and Chair Change Read →
- 18 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 Leader of the House moved the adjournment of Parliament. The presiding officer then proposed the question for the House’s consideration. Procedural: Motion for Adjournment and Chair Change Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Approval was moved for regulations made under sections 126 and 237 of the Motor Traffic Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2467/52 of 17 December 2025 and presented to Parliament on 6 February 2026. The motion was submitted on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, with Cabinet approval notified, and was agreed to by the House. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Moved approval of regulations made under specified sections of the Motor Traffic Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2463/04 of 17 November 2025 and presented to Parliament on 6 February 2026. He noted that Cabinet approval had been notified, and the motion was agreed to. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, for approval of a Resolution under section 10 of the Customs Ordinance relating to import duties. The Resolution had been presented on 05.02.2026, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2464/15 of 25.11.2025, and Cabinet approval was notified; the House agreed to the motion. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Moved approval of a regulation made under sections 2 and 5 of the Special Commodity Levy Act, No. 48 of 2007, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2469/12 of 31 December 2025 and presented to Parliament on 5 February 2026. The motion, submitted on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education with Cabinet approval No. 62760, was agreed to. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Moved approval of a regulation made under section 5 of the Special Commodity Levy Act, No. 48 of 2007, as published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2465/16 of 04 December 2025 and presented to Parliament on 05 February 2026. The motion, moved on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, was agreed to by the House. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary Hon. Muneer Mulaffer seconded the motion before the House. The question was then put and agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi presided. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Eranga Weeraratne - Deputy Minister of Digital Economy JJB AI summary Proposed that Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi take the Chair during the proceedings. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 27(1) seeking clarification on the proper procedure for submitting privilege matters or motions. He stated that Members are required to hand such documents to the Office of the Secretary-General, and objected to being directed instead to submit them to the Speaker or meet another officer. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe responded to an apparent accusation of jealousy, stating that he and others had travelled to the United States and India in their youth, including for vacations decades earlier. He contrasted this with Members of Parliament receiving limited privileges only now, implying there was no basis for such jealousy. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara objected to the Deputy Chairperson granting leave to another member. He stated that such leave could not be allowed under the circumstances. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe requested that the Deputy Chairperson restore one minute of speaking time that he said had been lost. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe objected to an interjection by the Deputy Minister, stating that his allotted speaking time should not be interrupted. He indicated that the Deputy Minister could respond using time allocated to the Government side. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly ceded his allocated speaking time to another Member. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe sought the permission of the Chair to obtain two minutes of speaking time from Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa objected to the prohibition of Opposition questions on education matters and tabled the relevant letter in Parliament. He argued that the Opposition was raising national policy issues, not personal or inappropriate matters, and criticized what he described as unequal treatment allowing the Government wider speaking freedom while restricting Opposition questions. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →