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- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister, in response to questions on official vehicles and fuel allowances, stated that no official vehicle or fuel allowance was provided to the former Minister of City Planning and Water Supply between 29 October and 15 December 2018. She further informed the House that the Minister of National Dialogue appointed in September 2015 was allocated three official vehicles, with four used in certain months, and that their details, periods of use, and monthly fuel expenditure were tabled in annexes. She said the fuel entitlement was 750 litres for petrol vehicles and 600 litres for diesel vehicles, and noted that alternative vehicles were provided when allocated vehicles were under repair. Questions: Official Vehicles Allocated to Ministers (2015-2018) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake raised a question to the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education regarding the official vehicles allocated to the Minister of City Planning and Water Supply appointed on 09.11.2018. He requested details on the number of vehicles, registration numbers, types, models, allocation periods, monthly fuel entitlements, and actual monthly fuel consumption and expenditure during the minister’s tenure, and asked for reasons if the information could not be provided. Questions: Official Vehicles Allocated to Ministers (2015-2018) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Three vehicles were allocated to the relevant office from 9 September 2015 to 26 October 2018: two Land Rover Discovery vehicles and one Toyota Hilux. Each vehicle was entitled to 600 litres of diesel for use outside the province, with further details tabled in an annex placed in the Library. The question of part (c) was stated to be not applicable. Questions: Official Vehicles Allocated to Ministers (2015-2018) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake submitted a parliamentary question to the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education seeking details on official vehicles allocated to the Minister of Industry and Commerce appointed in September 2015. He requested the number of vehicles, registration numbers, types, models, allocation periods, monthly fuel entitlements, and monthly fuel consumption and expenditure during the minister’s tenure, and asked for reasons if the information could not be provided. Questions: Official Vehicles Allocated to Ministers (2015-2018) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education to provide details on official vehicles allocated to the Minister of City Planning and Water Supply appointed in September 2015. He requested the number of vehicles, registration numbers, types, models, allocation periods, monthly fuel entitlements, and monthly fuel consumption and expenditure during the minister’s tenure, and asked for reasons if the information could not be provided. Questions: Official Vehicles Allocated to Ministers (2015-2018) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, to approve the declaration under Section 2 of the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 of 1979, published in Special Gazette No. 2473/13 of 28 January 2026 and laid before Parliament on 3 February 2026. The motion was agreed to, after which Parliament was adjourned until 17 February 2026. Questions: Official Vehicles Allocated to Ministers (2015-2018) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam called for a division on Item No. 80, a Resolution under the Public Security Ordinance. He proceeded to conduct the vote, instructing Government Members, Opposition Members, and abstaining Members on the electronic voting procedure and asking Members to verify their votes or indicate if they could not vote digitally. Division: Resolution under Public Security Ordinance Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka - Chief Opposition Whip SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the Opposition does not believe a state of emergency is necessary, referring to points made by its Members during the emergency debate. He asked that the Opposition’s objection to implementing the emergency be formally recorded. Division: Resolution under Public Security Ordinance Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake defended the President’s declaration of essential public services under the Essential Public Services Act in response to Cyclone “Ditcha,” arguing that emergency powers are necessary to procure and restore critical services disrupted by the disaster. He said the Government would use these powers only for disaster management and outlined progress in relief payments, while noting that eligibility verification is required for public funds. He cited survey findings and international comments to support the Government’s relief performance, rejected Opposition criticisms and rumours about returned reconstruction cheques, and called for factual assessment of the post-disaster response. Division: Resolution under Public Security Ordinance Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake referred to the Chief Government Whip’s indication regarding the Chair reaching the North Central Province. He then cited Gazette No. 61 of 1979, issued on 28 January 2026 under the Public Service Act, suggesting a procedural or legal matter related to public service administration. Division: Resolution under Public Security Ordinance Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. (Presiding Member) AI summary The Presiding Member called Hon. Mujibur Rahuman to speak and informed him that he had 15 minutes for his remarks. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. (Presiding Member) AI summary The Presiding Member recognized Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, to speak. He was allotted 18 minutes, beginning at 4.51 p.m. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. (Presiding Member) AI summary The Presiding Member called on Hon. Imran Maharoof to speak and informed him that he had six minutes. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika defended the continuation of the emergency declared after Cyclone “Ditva,” arguing it remains necessary to coordinate disaster relief, essential services, housing assistance, and support for displaced persons across the affected districts. He said the Government had not used emergency powers to suppress protests, dissent, or criticism, contrasting its conduct with alleged past abuses under earlier administrations. He rejected allegations of acting above the law and urged any complaints of theft, fraud, or unequal legal treatment to be raised through proper channels. He also criticized repeated obscene language directed at parliamentary leaders and suggested the Opposition address such conduct internally. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. (Presiding Member) AI summary The Presiding Member called on Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika to speak and allocated him 10 minutes. The intervention was procedural, marking the start of the next contribution in the debate at 4.34 p.m. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. (Presiding Member) AI summary The Presiding Member called on Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha to speak and informed him that he had nine minutes. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. (Presiding Member) AI summary The Presiding Member allocated six minutes for Hon. Ajith Gihan to speak during the debate. No substantive policy or legislative remarks were made in this intervention. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. (Presiding Member) AI summary The Presiding Member called on Hon. M.A.M. Thahir to speak and informed him that he had four minutes. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan formally seconded the motion under discussion. The motion was then put to the House and agreed to, after which the Chair changed from Hon. Chanaka Madugoda to Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. Wasantha Piyathissa - Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Piyathissa moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →