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- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna clarified that he was speaking during his allotted debate time rather than raising a point of order or procedural point. No substantive policy issue or proposal was presented in this intervention. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Roshan Akmeemana JJB AI summary Hon. Roshan Akmeemana briefly intervened to demand that another member state their point clearly. The remark appears to be a procedural interruption or request for clarification rather than a substantive contribution on policy or legislation. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary A request was made to the Deputy Chair to allow another member two minutes to speak. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna tabled a letter dated 2026.02.03 from the Speaker’s Private Secretary to the Secretary-General of Parliament. He stated that the letter sought information relating to a complaint made to CIABOC against the Speaker and characterized it as interference. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Harshana Rajakaruna referred to provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, stating that interference with CIABOC investigations or destruction of relevant documents are serious offences. He raised concern over a complaint reportedly made by the Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament to the Bribery Commission against the Speaker four months earlier, and cited a letter dated 2026.02.03 from Chameera Gallage to the Secretary-General of Parliament in that context. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged the Speaker to enforce Standing Order 29(2) and argued that Opposition Members were improperly disrupting proceedings by attempting to raise matters from the Well of the House rather than from their seats or through written procedure. He said the Government intended to proceed with debate on three Bills despite the protest, and characterized the Opposition’s actions as an obstruction of parliamentary business. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, rose on a point of order amid an interruption. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the excerpt. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected that, under Westminster parliamentary practice, Members should be permitted to raise questions of privilege. He questioned why a Government-side Member had been allowed to do so while Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara was not, implying unequal treatment in the House’s procedure. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and the Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved that the Bill be read a second time. He also presented the Container Depot Operators Licensing Bill and the Licensing of Shipping Agents, Freight Forwarders, Non-vessel Operating Common Carriers and Container Operators (Amendment) Bill on behalf of the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, who was overseas on official duties. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara rose on a point of order and requested the Speaker’s permission to speak briefly amid an interruption. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly sought the Speaker’s attention and requested to be heard. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded excerpt. Procedural: Speaker Returns to Chair Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a question of privilege and asked the Speaker whether he would be given an opportunity to present it. Privilege: Threat by Vice Chairman of Akurana Pradeshiya Sabha Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Privilege: Threat by Vice Chairman of Akurana Pradeshiya Sabha Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Riyas Farook JJB AI summary Hon. Riyas Farook raised a matter of parliamentary privilege, alleging that the Vice Chairman of the Akurana Pradeshiya Sabha publicly threatened to physically assault him in response to a statement he made in Parliament on 09 January 2026. He said the threat, reportedly made at a Pradeshiya Sabha General Meeting on 13 January 2026, affected his freedom of speech and personal safety, and requested an immediate inquiry and action to protect Members’ privileges. Privilege: Threat by Vice Chairman of Akurana Pradeshiya Sabha Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake requested that the answers to Questions 6 and 7 also be read. The intervention was procedural in nature and did not raise a substantive policy issue or proposal. Ministry Statements: University Vacancies and Educational Opportunities Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake asked whether the details requested in relation to Question 4 would be presented to Parliament. Ministry Statements: University Vacancies and Educational Opportunities Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake requested the Minister to read out the answers to Questions 3 and 5. Ministry Statements: University Vacancies and Educational Opportunities Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa argued that while the Leader of the Opposition is granted speaking priority due to his office, that privilege should not be misused for matters that could be submitted in writing. He criticized requests such as cancelling exams, recruiting teachers without exams, and opposing education reforms as issues better addressed through formal written submissions rather than raised on the floor. Ministry Statements: University Vacancies and Educational Opportunities Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue is stated in the provided excerpt. Ministry Statements: University Vacancies and Educational Opportunities Read →