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. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a matter under Standing Order 27(2), stressing that ministerial answers must be accurate, and tabled a UGC letter concerning the closure of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Gampaha Wickramarachchi University. He also asked whether the Minister would issue a circular to all school principals directing them not to collect money from parents for smart boards. Ministry Statements: University Vacancies and Educational Opportunities Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa rose on a Point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Ministry Statements: University Vacancies and Educational Opportunities Read →
- 5 February 2026 An Hon. Member AI summary An Hon. Member raised a brief question asking about Wickramarachchi. No further context, proposal, or substantive argument was provided in the excerpt. Ministry Statements: University Vacancies and Educational Opportunities Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake noted that the question in issue had reached the relevant Ministry only at 11.57 a.m. The statement indicates a procedural concern about the timing of receipt and the Ministry’s ability to respond. Oral Question: SLEAS Recruitment, Road Development, and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB AI summary The Hon. Kumara Jayakody stated that the relevant Questions had reached the Ministry around 3.00 p.m. on the 3rd, and that despite efforts, the Ministry had not yet been able to obtain the necessary answer. He requested two weeks’ time to provide the replies. Oral Question: SLEAS Recruitment, Road Development, and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Gayan Janaka (on behalf of the Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake) JJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to provide details on Sri Lanka’s A, B, C and D grade roads, including the length of each category and the institutions responsible for their maintenance. He also requested information on road development projects initiated from 2015 to 2024, the kilometres developed, whether such projects included the Kurunegala District, the extent of roads built there, and the total expenditure. Oral Question: SLEAS Recruitment, Road Development, and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary S.M. Marikkar briefly thanked the Minister and made no substantive argument, proposal, or request. Oral Question: STD and AIDS Testing and Treatment Clinics (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake objected that he had been prevented from raising a question on power generation aimed at reducing electricity bills for 600,000 consumers. He contrasted this with time being allowed for discussion of an allegedly irrelevant fertilizer supplementary matter, and said Members were seeking answers to urgent public issues rather than questioning the Chair. Oral Question: STD and AIDS Testing and Treatment Clinics (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake objected to the allocation and relevance rulings during Question Time, arguing that lengthy answers and supplementary questions were being allowed on some topics while his question on power generation to reduce electricity bills for 600,000 consumers was blocked as irrelevant. He alleged inconsistent treatment, particularly in favour of NPP members. Oral Question: Paddy Lands Filling in Anuradhapura (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt provided. Oral Question: Paddy Lands Filling in Anuradhapura (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law, rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive argument or proposal was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Paddy Lands Filling in Anuradhapura (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order, objecting to what he described as inconsistent application of parliamentary rules. He urged the Speaker not to operate “two different sets of rules.” Oral Question: Paddy Lands Filling in Anuradhapura (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural concern that a Member had been allowed to ask a supplementary question on fertilizer after an initial question about paddy land filling. He noted that similar supplementary questions are sometimes ruled irrelevant, implying inconsistency in how relevance is applied during oral questions. Oral Question: Paddy Lands Filling in Anuradhapura (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake rose on a Point of Order, without presenting any further substantive argument or request in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Paddy Lands Filling in Anuradhapura (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana states that if the relevant matters or actions are found to be wrong, they should be cancelled. The remark appears to be a brief demand for corrective action rather than a detailed policy proposal. Oral Question: Liquor Licensing and Tax Revenue (Q.912/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana addressed the Speaker in a brief personal remark, urging him not to become angry. No policy issue, legislative matter, or procedural proposal was raised. Oral Question: Liquor Licensing and Tax Revenue (Q.912/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana stated that he was asking a question. No further details, context, or policy issue were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question: Liquor Licensing and Tax Revenue (Q.912/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, the Deputy Minister requested two weeks to provide an answer to the question raised. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Liquor Licensing and Tax Revenue (Q.912/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Asked the question listed on the Order Paper, without making further remarks. Oral Question: Liquor Licensing and Tax Revenue (Q.912/2025) Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake made a brief procedural remark, indicating that if the other member had responded amicably, he would have proceeded to ask the question in that spirit. He suggested there was no need to formally read out and pose questions under the circumstances. Oral Question: Private Electricity Generating Companies (Q.313/2024) Read →