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- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa briefly seeks permission to respond to a point raised in the debate. No substantive argument or policy position is presented in this intervention. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage proposed that Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. (Mrs.) Athauda assumed the Chair. 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 The Member stated that the matter in question was carried out by the Government side. 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 Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a matter under Standing Order 92(2)(a), alleging that a video of his conversation with the Leader of the Opposition had been recorded and released by the Government side. He stated that the conversation was mischaracterized, said CCTV evidence could identify who recorded it, and indicated he would submit the issue as a matter of privilege seeking legal action. 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 rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under Standing Orders 91(a) and 91(b), alleging that Government members deviated from the Order of the Day and made insulting remarks against Opposition members. He said requests to the Speaker to correct the situation had not been acted on, and objected to personal aspersions, challenging those making such claims to substantiate them. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Read →
- 18 February 2026 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the excerpt provided. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Read →
- 18 February 2026 Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman acknowledged the Government’s electoral mandate but cautioned against using it to suppress the Opposition. He emphasized respect for the Government side while calling for restraint in the exercise of its mandate. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Read →
- 18 February 2026 Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman criticized the Speaker’s handling of government members, alleging that disruptive conduct was being tolerated and asking that the Chair assert control or step aside. He objected to repeated accusations against the Opposition and attempts to belittle the Leader of the Opposition, warning that electoral mandates can change and citing the 2019 government’s subsequent loss of power as an example. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Read →
- 18 February 2026 Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman criticized the Chair’s handling of points of order, alleging unequal enforcement of parliamentary procedure. He argued that Standing Orders and parliamentary traditions must apply equally to all Members and to the presiding officers. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Read →
- 18 February 2026 Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe stated briefly that “the left hand does not work.” No further policy point, proposal, question, or legislative context was provided in the speech. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Read →
- 18 February 2026 Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman complained about a member’s repeated conduct in the Chamber, referring to that member’s past political affiliations. He requested that the Speaker intervene to stop the behaviour, specifically noting that the member’s microphone is activated as soon as he rises. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe made a brief remark referring to the Deputy Speaker’s unchanged physical size. No policy issue, legislative matter, proposal, or procedural question was raised. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Read →
- 18 February 2026 Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman objected to a member repeatedly using parliamentary time to criticize or scold the Opposition, including during extended sittings. He argued that such conduct was inappropriate for Parliament and should not continue during proceedings. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman criticized the Leader of the House for opening the debate with attacks on the Opposition and the Opposition Leader. He argued that government members who had previously supported the Rajapaksas and participated in 2022 protests near Parliament were not in a position to lecture the Opposition on parliamentary traditions or norms. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary The Member raised a Point of Order citing Standing Order 92(2)(a), which permits a member to question whether proper procedures have been or are being followed in parliamentary proceedings. The intervention appears procedural in nature, seeking to invoke the Standing Orders on the conduct of the House. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda formally seconded the motion for the Bill’s First Reading. The House agreed to the question, ordered the Bill to be printed, and referred it under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for report. Papers: Mahawilachchiya Education Centre Bill (First Reading) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Moved for leave to introduce a Private Member’s Bill titled “An Act to Incorporate the Mahawilachchiya Education Centre for Children.” Papers: Mahawilachchiya Education Centre Bill (First Reading) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected that the Opposition Leader had wasted parliamentary time and urged the House to proceed with the scheduled agenda. Procedural: Privilege Matters and Bill Introduction Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake objected to the delay in taking up his scheduled item, stating that he had been waiting since 9.30 a.m. He requested that proceedings be conducted fairly and that his item be proceeded with. Procedural: Privilege Matters and Bill Introduction Read →