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- 9 June 2026 The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Two petitions were presented on behalf of G.M. Inoka Thushari and two others of Kirillawala, Webada, and W.A.D.C.R. Kumara of Yatapana, Kegalle. Both petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Messages from President and Petitions Read →
- 9 June 2026 The Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara JJB AI summary Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara presented four petitions to Parliament from residents of Panadura, Bandaragama, Kalutara North, and Waskaduwa/Kalutara North, including petitions submitted by individuals and groups of signatories. Messages from President and Petitions Read →
- 9 June 2026 The Hon. Wasantha Piyathissa - Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of R.D. Asanka Vishvanath Ariyapala of Gemunupura, Ampara. Messages from President and Petitions Read →
- 9 June 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker informed Parliament of a message from the President regarding a Public Security Proclamation issued under section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance, in accordance with Article 155 of the Constitution. The proclamation, made in response to Cyclone Ditwah and the resulting disaster situation, was intended to safeguard normal life and maintain essential supplies and services, and had come into operation from 20th May 2026. Messages from President and Petitions Read →
- 9 June 2026 Members of Parliament AI summary A list of Members of Parliament returned at the General Election held on 14 November 2024 was recorded, organized alphabetically and including electoral districts or National List status. The entry also notes subsequent changes for some members, including a National List appointment from 12 December 2024 and the death of a member on 6 April 2025. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Communications Department AI summary The entry records the staff attached to the Communications Department as of 9 June 2026, including the Public Outreach Manager, Media Manager, public outreach officers, media officers, photography and videography officer, outreach coordinators, and media liaison. The Director (Communications) is noted but not identified in the OCR text. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Information Systems and Management Department AI summary The entry lists personnel attached to the Parliament’s Information Systems and Management Department as of 9 June 2026, including the Director, engineers, analysts, systems and web staff, programmers, computer operators, technologists, and technical assistants. It is an administrative staff record rather than a parliamentary speech or policy intervention, and contains no debate, proposal, question, or legislative argument. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Parliamentary Interpretation and Translation AI summary The entry records the Parliamentary Interpretation and Translation staff serving on 9 June 2026. It lists the Chief Interpreter, Deputy Chief Interpreters, Senior Parliamentary Interpreters, Parliamentary Interpreters, and Senior Translators by name, functioning as an administrative record rather than a substantive parliamentary speech. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Library AI summary The entry records the staff of the Parliamentary Library as at 9 June 2026. It lists the Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Assistant and Junior Assistant Librarians, and the research staff from Chief Research Officer to Assistant Research Officer. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Legislative Services Department AI summary The entry records the staffing structure of the Legislative Services Department as of 9 June 2026. It lists the Director, Mr. M.J. Perera, and officers assigned to the Table Office, Bills Office, Committees Offices I and II, COPE and COPA Office, Committee on Public Petitions Office, and Ministerial Consultative Committees Office, with their respective designations. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Catering and Housekeeping Services Department AI summary The record lists the staff and supervisory personnel of the Catering and Housekeeping Services Department as at 9 June 2026, including the Director, Executive Chef, Executive Housekeeper, Food and Beverage managers, housekeeping and restaurant supervisors, kitchen staff, and leading cooks. It appears to be an administrative staffing entry rather than a debate speech, with no policy argument, legislative proposal, or question raised. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Engineering Services Department AI summary The entry lists the Engineering Services Department personnel serving Parliament on 9 June 2026. It identifies the Engineer, chief inspectors, inspectors, technical officers in electrical and civil fields, and an Assistant Parliamentary Officer, with no debate, policy position, proposal, or question recorded. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Finance and Supplies Department AI summary The entry records the Finance and Supplies Department personnel associated with parliamentary administration on 9 June 2026, including the Director (Finance), officers in the Finance and Accounts Office, Supplies and Services Office, Catering Accounts Office, and related receiving, stores, technical, and procurement roles. It is an administrative staffing record rather than a substantive parliamentary speech or policy intervention. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Hansard Department AI summary The entry records the Hansard Department staff responsible for producing the parliamentary record on 9 June 2026. It lists the Editor, Deputy Editors, Assistant Editors, Hansard and Committee Reporters, indexing officers, and the Audio Recording Supervisor, with no debate, policy argument, proposal, or question raised. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Administration Department AI summary The Administration Department listed its personnel and functional units as of 9 June 2026, including leadership under the Director and Deputy Director of Administration. The record identifies officers assigned to the Establishment Branch, Members’ Services Office, Human Resource Development, Foreign Relations and Protocol Office, and Transport Office, with their respective posts and responsibilities. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Serjeant-at-Arms Department AI summary The entry records the composition of the Serjeant-at-Arms Department as of 9 June 2026. It lists Mr. Kushan Sampath Jayaratne as Serjeant-at-Arms, Mr. N.A.S. Kuré as Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms, Mr. K.S.L. Kadigamuwa as Assistant Serjeant-at-Arms, and other named officers serving in administrative, security, telephone exchange, and parliamentary support roles. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Internal Audit Office AI summary The entry records the officials associated with the Internal Audit Office on 9 June 2026, naming Mr. W.K.D.C. Withana as Chief Internal Auditor, Mr. P.T.N. Fernando as Chief Officer, and Mrs. W.R.G.S. Samali as Assistant Parliamentary Officer. No substantive debate, policy issue, proposal, or question is included in the provided material. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Parliamentary Secretariat AI summary The Parliamentary Secretariat listed senior parliamentary officials and officeholders as of 9 June 2026, including Secretary-General Mrs. K.A. Rohanadeera and Assistant Secretary-General Mr. A.H.M.H.H.S. Abeyrathna. It also recorded staff in the Office of the Secretary-General and the Constitutional Council, including assistant and deputy chief officers. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Parliamentary Officers AI summary Parliamentary Officers were announced for 9 June 2026: Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne as Speaker, Hon. (Dr.) Rizvi Sally as Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees, and Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekara as Deputy Chair of Committees. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Special Committees AI summary Parliament appointed four Select Committees to inquire into specific matters and report with proposals and recommendations. The committees will examine the release of 323 containers from Colombo Port without mandatory physical examination, the electoral system for Provincial Council Elections, preparedness failures relating to Cyclone Titli, and the review of election laws excluding Provincial Council Elections. Membership and chairpersons for each committee were announced, including Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Hon. Vijitha Herath, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, and Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna as respective chairs. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →