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- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Finance, Treasury and Economic Development, Bimal Rathnayake requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Stand Down (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam rose to ask a question during parliamentary proceedings. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand is contained in the excerpt provided. Oral Question: Stand Down (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 17 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 requested two weeks’ time to respond to the question. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Stand Down (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK AI summary Thurairasa Ravikaran formally asked the listed parliamentary question. No further details or arguments were provided in the speech. Oral Question: Stand Down (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point under Standing Order 34(1), arguing that the Chair, not the Leader of the House, should determine whether remarks violate Standing Orders. He objected to expunging words merely on request and contended that Members should be able to make direct allegations without delay. Oral Question: Electricity Generated by Solar Panels (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the excerpt. Oral Question: Electricity Generated by Solar Panels (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa argued that a supplementary question on coal procurement was procedurally valid because it related to the original question on renewable energy and solar power. He stated that coal procurement affects the wider power system, renewable capacity, and electricity tariffs, making it relevant to the energy-sector discussion. Oral Question: Electricity Generated by Solar Panels (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake requested the Speaker to consider expunging from Hansard an allegation made against a Minister during a supplementary question, citing Standing Orders. He also noted that a full-day debate on the matter had already been scheduled and urged Members not to use the House’s time to discuss it at that point. Oral Question: Electricity Generated by Solar Panels (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy stated that the supplementary question was not related to the primary Question. He requested the Member to ask a supplementary question properly connected to the main Question, after which he would respond. Oral Question: Electricity Generated by Solar Panels (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Fasmin Sharif JJB AI summary The Hon. Fasmin Sharif presented a petition from Mr. K.M.T.N.T. Kangara of Paranakama, Jambugahapitiya, Katugastota. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB AI summary A petition from Ms. K.M.A.D.P. Kumari of No. 102, Kaleliya, 1st Lane, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage JJB AI summary A petition from Mr. D.K. Susantha Gunasiri of Telijjawila, Kirimatiyemulla, was presented to Parliament for consideration. Petitions Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. G.A.S.M. Jayawira of Welpalla, Rawita, and Mrs. P.M.H. Kaushalya of Sandalankawa. Petitions Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. H.M.T.M. Kularathna of Weerabugedara, Pahala Huruggamuwa, Kandehenawatta. Petitions Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika presented the Sectoral Oversight Committee report on the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill and stated that it had received the Committee’s full approval. He noted that abolishing parliamentary pensions was an election pledge and described the Bill’s presentation for debate as a significant step. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy tabled three reports of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources covering annual and performance reports of fisheries, agrarian development, animal production, rabies eradication, and estates development institutions. He noted that committee reviews found recurring unresolved issues highlighted in previous audit reports, and requested that time be allocated for discussions with audit authorities before approvals. He said such consultations would help committees guide institutions toward corrective action rather than merely tabling and approving reports. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy presented the 2024 Annual Report of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports 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 On behalf of several ministers, Bimal Rathnayake presented multiple reports to Parliament, including follow-up reports under Standing Orders 120(4) and 119(4), and annual reports of public institutions. He moved that these reports be referred to the relevant committees, including COPE, COPA, and sectoral oversight committees covering agriculture, economic development, and education/manpower. Each motion to refer the reports was put to the House and agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister presented annual reports from several higher education institutions, Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation entities, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and moved that they be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees. She also presented an Order under Section 22 of the Foreign Exchange Act, published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2467/67 of 18 December 2025, and moved that it be referred to the Committee on Public Finance. All motions were agreed to. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 17 February 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament was informed of the Supreme Court’s decision on petitions challenging the Protection of Occupants Bill and the Rent (Repeal) Bill under Article 121(1) of the Constitution. The Court made no formal determinations because the Attorney-General gave an undertaking that the Bills would not proceed in their present form, would be referred to an expert committee, and may later be presented as new Bills, leading to withdrawal or non-continuation of the petitions. The Speaker also noted that a privilege matter raised by Hon. MP Riyas Farook regarding an alleged threat by the Vice Chairman of the Akurana Pradeshiya Sabha may be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Parliament Opening and Speaker's Announcements Read →