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. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education presented the 2024 Annual Report of the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka and the 2024 Annual Report and Accounts of the Postgraduate Institute of English of the Open University of Sri Lanka. She moved that both reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital, and the motion was agreed to. Opening and Papers Read →
- 18 February 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Chair informed Parliament that certificates had been endorsed on three Bills: “Licensing of Container Yard Operators”, the related licensing amendment Bill, and “Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal)”. He announced the nomination of Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage to replace Hon. Anura Karunathilaka on the Select Committee concerning the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection, and notified Members of a Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting. The Chair also recorded routine proceedings on papers, petitions, and the standing down of two oral questions. Opening and Papers Read →
- 17 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 motion for Parliament to adjourn. The Speaker then proposed the question on the adjournment motion. Adjournment Motion Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Faiszer Musthapha briefly thanked the Leader of the House. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded statement. Adjournment Motion Read →
- 17 February 2026 Hon. Members AI summary Members agreed to the question put before the House. The matter was approved without recorded objection or further debate. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Agreed that there was no issue following the preceding clarification or assurance. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Faiszer Musthapha stated that there would be no issue if the House suspended the relevant Standing Order and proceeded to approve the amended Motion, as suggested by the Leader of the House. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Faiszer Musthapha stated that if the proposed amendment is accepted and agreed to by the House, he has no objection. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the matter should proceed by amending the Motion rather than further debate. He proposed suspending the Standing Order requiring five days’ notice so that the Motion on the Order Paper could be approved in amended form, as suggested by Hon. Ravi Karunanayake. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper briefly acknowledged or confirmed understanding, without raising a substantive issue, proposal, or question in the debate. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Hon. Faiszer Musthapha seconded the Motion, subject to deleting the words “the Provincial Council Elections Act” from its text. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper, PC queried whether the Motion before the House would not be seconded in its present form. The intervention appears to seek procedural clarification on the status of the Motion. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam stated that, under the circumstances referred to, there was no Motion before the House. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Hon. Faiszer Musthapha stated that he would second the Motion only if the reference to the “Provincial Council Elections Act” was removed. He indicated that, without that deletion, he would not support seconding the Motion. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC, rose to a point of order. No substantive argument or proposal was recorded in the provided excerpt. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Hon. Faiszer Musthapha raised a point of order and requested one minute from the Speaker to address the House. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the reference to the “Provincial Council Elections Act” should be removed from the motion, as indicated by the mover and seconder, and said this could be addressed when framing the terms of reference. He supported proceeding separately because a Special Committee on Provincial Council elections already exists. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna stated that the matter should be withdrawn and, if necessary, resubmitted on another day. He requested that it be recorded as withdrawn and that proceedings continue accordingly. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Argued that references to the “Provincial Council Elections Act” should be removed from Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s Motion because a Special Committee is already considering the modality for Provincial Council elections. He noted that both the mover and seconder agreed to the deletion and urged the House to proceed with the Motion as amended. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that a Special Committee should involve both Government and Opposition participation and operate within a practical, defined scope. He said the proposed committee could proceed without the Provincial Council Elections Act component, while a separate Special Committee on Provincial Council Elections would continue under Minister Vijitha Herath. He indicated that another committee could be constituted under Minister Chandana Abeyratne and said the Government did not wish to prolong the political debate. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →