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. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara urged the Speaker to make a definitive ruling on the matter, stating that the Inspector General of Police lacks the authority to decide it. He emphasized that responsibility for the security of Members of Parliament rests with the Speaker as the presiding authority. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committees Read →
- 5 February 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Chair recognized Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara to speak. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committees Read →
- 5 February 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker recognized Hon. Rohana Bandara to speak. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committees Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary Raised a point of order arguing that a privilege issue involving a Member’s security should be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges rather than merely communicated to the IGP. He noted that two conflicting reports had been issued regarding the Member and said the matter was serious enough for the Committee to summon the IGP. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committees Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy presented the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources report covering annual and performance reports of several agriculture, livestock, land, planning, and export agriculture institutions for various years from 2015 to 2024. The documents were ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committees Read →
- 5 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 presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Tower Hall Theatre Foundation and the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Hindu Cultural Fund. He proposed that both reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources Development, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs presented the 2024 Annual Report of the Bureau of the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation to Parliament. He proposed referring the report to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Governance, Justice and Civil Security, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Chair stated that the relevant action would be taken according to procedure. He then moved the proceedings to the presentation of papers and called on the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a privilege matter under Standing Orders 29(1) and (2) concerning a letter from the IGP about a threat to a Member of Parliament. He argued that the matter affects the security of all Members and stated that responsibility for Members’ security lies with the Speaker, urging the Speaker to take action to ensure their protection. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara raised a point of order under Standing Order 29(1), referring to a written complaint about an alleged breach of his privileges and security concerns. He said the Inspector General of Police had first indicated, based on North Central Province intelligence, that security should be provided subject to Cabinet approval, but later informed him that security could not be provided. He requested that Parliament take the necessary steps on his privilege matter and convene the relevant meeting. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Minister Harshana Nanayakkara presented the Annual Reports of the Office on Missing Persons for 2022, 2023 and 2024, along with the 2024 Annual Report of the Office for Reparations. He proposed that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Governance, Justice and Civil Security, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy presented the Ministry’s Observations and Action Taken Report relating to reports of the Committee on Public Accounts, under Standing Order 119(4). He proposed that the report be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the proposal was agreed to. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary The Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority for 2024 was presented on behalf of the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation. It was proposed and agreed that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister presented, under Standing Order 119(4), the observations and action taken reports of the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government and the Eastern Provincial Council relating to reports of the Committee on Public Accounts. He proposed that the reports be referred to the Committee on Public Accounts, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker called on the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure during the “Papers Presented” segment of proceedings. No substantive remarks or policy positions were stated in the provided text. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Chair stated that a motion could be moved in accordance with procedure. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he had already made the suggestion being referred to. No further details of the proposal or its context were provided in the excerpt. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker informed the House that the Chief Government Whip would move the motion. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised a point of order concerning the referral of a newspaper-related matter to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He cited Standing Order 118, noting that such referrals follow acceptance of a motion by a Member, and suggested that a Member should formally move the relevant motion despite having no objection to the matter being examined. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →
- 5 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, presented the 2024 Performance Report of the Department of Agrarian Development. He proposed referring the report to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Resources, and the House agreed. Papers Presented: Government Reports and Annual Reports Read →