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 Hon. (Presiding Member) AI summary The Presiding Member called on Hon. Sundaralingam Pradeep, Deputy Minister, to speak for 10 minutes. Before proceeding, the Chair requested that a Member propose Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara to take the Chair. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna concluded his remarks and thanked the House. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasinghe raised a point under Standing Orders 91(u) and (w), seeking the Chair’s protection against allegedly slanderous and inappropriate remarks. She requested that the dignity and self-respect of women Members be safeguarded, that false press gossip not be used in Parliament, and that such remarks be expunged. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna made a brief intervention. Portions of the speech were ordered to be expunged by the Chair, leaving no substantive policy point or proposal recorded. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Kumara Jayakody moved a procedural motion proposing that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair. The House agreed, after which Hon. Sagarika Athuda left the Chair and Hon. Chanaka Madugoda assumed it. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Thushari Jayasingha begins addressing the Chair, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive remarks beyond the opening salutation. Therefore, no specific argument, proposal, question, or policy position can be identified from the supplied text. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order citing Standing Orders 91(e) and 86(a), objecting to the Chair permitting what he described as baseless allegations against the Opposition. Part of his remarks was ordered to be expunged by the Chair. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri criticized the Government’s continued use of emergency regulations, arguing they were being extended to suppress protests arising from unmet promises, including compensation pledges for damaged houses. He questioned delays and changing compensation amounts, challenged Government claims on education reforms, and defended the Opposition Leader’s assistance to people affected by “Ditva.” He also said the Government should honour all mandate-related promises, including on salaries and vehicles, raised allegations about ruling party MPs’ remuneration arrangements, and complained that parliamentary speaking time favours party leaders while Government MPs failed to object to remarks insulting teachers. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. The substance of the remarks was expunged on the order of the Chair, leaving no further content to summarize. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a point of order citing Standing Orders 100, 101 and 102 regarding the Select Committee approved on 6 January 2026 to examine the Provincial Councils electoral system. He stated that while the Opposition had submitted its four nominees, the Government had not submitted its eight nominees after a month, and requested the Prime Minister to expedite the appointment of the Committee. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, to exempt Items 80 and 81 of the Order Paper under Main Business from Standing Order 27 for the day’s sitting. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Moved that Government Business be given precedence for the day on behalf of the Leader of the House. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Motions: Hours of Sitting, Privilege Matter, Government Precedence Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Moved that the privilege matter raised by the Hon. Speaker on 5 February 2026 be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges under Standing Order 118. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Motions: Hours of Sitting, Privilege Matter, Government Precedence Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary A motion was moved on behalf of the Leader of the House to suspend Standing Order 88 and set the day’s sitting hours from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. The motion also provided that the Speaker adjourn Parliament at 5.30 p.m., and it was agreed to. Procedural Motions: Hours of Sitting, Privilege Matter, Government Precedence Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asserted his right to clarify a point before the House, addressing the Speaker directly. The intervention appears procedural and does not raise a substantive policy issue or legislative proposal. Ministerial Statement: UK Travel Bans Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statement: UK Travel Bans Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera - Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister, Nishantha Jayaweera requested two weeks to provide the reply. Private Notice Questions: MSMEs and Kalmunai Massacre Site Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - On behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide the answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Various (Q.8, Q.9) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda formally posed a parliamentary question to the Chair. No further details or substantive argument were provided in the recorded speech. Oral Questions: Various (Q.8, Q.9) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question before the House. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: Various (Q.8, Q.9) Read →