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. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri invoked Standing Order 139, but the speech was interrupted before he could make any substantive point or proposal. No further argument, question, or demand is recorded in the excerpt. Oral Question: Schools in Colombo Municipal Council Area (Q.74/2025) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order during the sitting. No substantive issue or argument is recorded in the excerpt beyond the interruption. Oral Question: Schools in Colombo Municipal Council Area (Q.74/2025) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the matter raised had already been subject to interventions over a period of time. No further details or specific measures were provided in the recorded excerpt. Oral Question: Schools in Colombo Municipal Council Area (Q.74/2025) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order during the sitting. His remarks were interrupted, and no substantive issue or proposal was recorded in the excerpt. Oral Question: Schools in Colombo Municipal Council Area (Q.74/2025) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman objected to the allocation of speaking time, stating that the Government side had been given only one minute. His intervention was a procedural complaint regarding time management during the debate. Oral Question: Schools in Colombo Municipal Council Area (Q.74/2025) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman briefly sought one minute to address the House, but the intervention was interrupted. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt. Oral Question: Schools in Colombo Municipal Council Area (Q.74/2025) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister briefly indicated that he would respond to the matter before the House. His remarks were interrupted before any substantive response or policy position was recorded. Oral Question: Schools in Colombo Municipal Council Area (Q.74/2025) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education to provide details on schools within the Colombo Municipal Council area, distinguishing between those administered by the Central Government and the Provincial Council. He requested the names of these schools, current teacher and non-academic staff vacancies by educational zone, and information on measures taken to develop them. Oral Question: Schools in Colombo Municipal Council Area (Q.74/2025) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy raises a brief interjection questioning or challenging another speaker’s statement. No substantive policy position, proposal, or legislative issue is developed in this remark. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Ash Sales (Q.68/2025) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy objected to the manner in which a question was raised, stating that parliamentary questions should be asked properly. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Ash Sales (Q.68/2025) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy requested a brief clarification from the Speaker before proceeding with his first supplementary question. Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Ash Sales (Q.68/2025) Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera - Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Chairman of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Deputy Minister presented the Committee’s report on the 2023 Annual Report of the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka and the 2023 Annual Performance Report of the Inland Revenue Department. The reports had been referred to the Committee and were ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Annual Reports and Orders Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Orders under the Motor Traffic Act, published in Extraordinary Gazettes No. 2463/04 of 17 November 2025 and No. 2467/52 of 17 December 2025, were presented on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development. A motion was proposed and agreed to refer the Orders to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development. Papers: Annual Reports and Orders Read →
- 6 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Annual Report of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka for 2024 was presented on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. It was proposed and agreed that the Report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. Papers: Annual Reports and Orders Read →
- 6 February 2026 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament that the Supreme Court had determined the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is not inconsistent with the Constitution and may be enacted by a simple majority, and ordered the determination to be printed in the Official Report. He also notified Parliament of an additional petition filed in the Supreme Court regarding the Protection of Occupants Bill under Article 121(1) of the Constitution. He further announced that the Committee on Parliamentary Business would meet that day at 4.00 p.m. in Committee Room No. 28. Opening of Parliament Read →
- 5 February 2026 Hansard Reports Notice AI summary Hansard Reports are available for purchase from the Government Publications Bureau at the Department of Government Information in Colombo. The report can also be downloaded from the Parliament website and is printed by the Department of Government Printing, Sri Lanka. Administrative Notices Read →
- 5 February 2026 Contents of Proceedings AI summary The entry records an administrative update on the Hansard production process for 5 February 2026. It states that the final set of manuscripts was received from Parliament and that printed copies were dispatched. Administrative Notices Read →
- 5 February 2026 Note AI summary Members are instructed to clearly mark any corrections to the Final Print of their speeches and submit them to the Editor of HANSARD within two weeks of receiving the uncorrected copy. Administrative Notices Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna stated that the matter raised would be considered. Adjournment: Adjournment Questions and House Closure Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake — Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion, “That Parliament do now adjourn,” was proposed for consideration. Adjournment: Adjournment Questions and House Closure Read →