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. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved that the privilege matter raised by Hon. Riyas Farook on 5 February 2026, alleging a breach of privilege by the Vice Chairman of the Akurana Pradeshiya Sabha, be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges under the Standing Orders. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural: Privilege Matters and Bill Introduction Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a matter of privilege under Standing Orders 29(1) and 29(2), alleging that a statement made by Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe on 06.02.2026 breached his parliamentary privilege. He claimed the remarks violated Standing Order 91(c) and amounted to defamation and contempt under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act. He requested that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Procedural: Privilege Matters and Bill Introduction Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka made a procedural request for the Chair to allow another member an additional two minutes to complete their speech. The intervention did not address substantive policy or legislative matters. Procedural: Ministry Statement and Standing Order Clarification Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a procedural objection under Standing Order 27(2), stating that only brief clarifications to an answer are permitted and that the exchange was turning into a debate. He said a separate debate could be arranged if necessary, urged that the business scheduled for 11.30 a.m. proceed, and called on the Leader of the Opposition to follow the Standing Orders without misusing the opportunity. Procedural: Ministry Statement and Standing Order Clarification Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised a procedural concern under Standing Orders 92(2)(a) and 27(2) regarding the National Commission for Women. He argued that, as an independent commission, it should receive budget allocations under Special Expenditure Units like other independent commissions, rather than being gazetted under the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs. He requested that this be corrected, stating that placing it under a ministry undermines its independence. Procedural: Ministry Statement and Standing Order Clarification Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera - Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera requested two weeks to provide a detailed reply to the matter raised. Procedural: Question Under Standing Order 27(2) - Gross Official Reserves Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage JJB AI summary Lasith Bhashana Gamage indicated that he had no further supplementary questions to raise. Oral Question: Gampaha Sanasa Development Bank Complaints (1751/2025) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary The Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply requested two weeks to respond to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.4, Q.5) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Ruwan Wijeweera JJB AI summary Hon. Ruwan Wijeweera raised Question No. 5 (1637/2025) in Parliament. Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.4, Q.5) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary The Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question raised. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.4, Q.5) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj JJB AI summary Kitnan Selvaraj formally raised Question No. 4 (1576/2025) for consideration in Parliament. No substantive details of the question or accompanying argument were provided in the recorded statement. Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.4, Q.5) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. Ranasinghege Siripala of Gonagaha, Ja-Ela. Petitions Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Lalith Kumara JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Ms. M.D.N.D.P. Kumari of Kithalawalaana, Maladeniya, Mirigama. No further details on the subject of the petition were provided. Petitions Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Anura Karunathilaka stated that he was not handling the subject of Ports at the time of the incident in question. He said his resignation from the Committee was a personal decision and was not made at anyone else’s request. Procedural: Select Committee and Conflict of Interest Matter Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri responded to a preceding point with a brief idiomatic remark, suggesting that asking a biased party for an assessment would be unreliable. No specific policy proposal, legislative issue, or formal demand was raised in this intervention. Procedural: Select Committee and Conflict of Interest Matter Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary As a member of the Select Committee, Mujibur Rahuman stated that Opposition members had warned the Minister that serving on the Committee could create a conflict of interest, given that Customs and Ports Authority officials were to be summoned. He said the Minister resigned from the Committee on that basis. Procedural: Select Committee and Conflict of Interest Matter Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation JJB AI summary Minister Anura Karunathilaka explained his resignation from the Select Committee investigating the release of 323 containers. He stated that while container release is handled by Sri Lanka Customs under the Ministry of Finance and the Ports Authority only facilitates imports and exports, his current role as Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation could create a perceived conflict of interest. He tabled his resignation letter, which was placed in the Library. Procedural: Select Committee and Conflict of Interest Matter Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake tabled two reports of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development concerning Orders and Regulations made under the Motor Traffic Act. The instruments had been published in Extraordinary Gazette Nos. 2463/04 of 17 November 2025 and 2467/52 of 17 December 2025, and were ordered to lie upon the Table. Opening and Papers Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake, on behalf of the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, presented a report under Standing Order 119(4) on observations and actions taken regarding matters of the Colombo Municipal Council, following a report by the Committee on Public Accounts. He moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the motion was agreed to. Opening and Papers 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 On behalf of the Minister of Health and Media, the Minister presented the 2024 Annual Report of the 1990 Suwaseriya Foundation to Parliament. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Media and Women’s Empowerment, and the motion was agreed to. Opening and Papers Read →