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- 3 February 2026 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Mass Media AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Mass Media met on 3 February 2026 under the chairmanship of Hon. Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, with the participation of members from both the medical and parliamentary fields. The proceedings concerned matters within the health and mass media portfolios, providing members an opportunity to raise issues, seek clarifications, and discuss policy or administrative matters relevant to those sectors. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantations and Community Infrastructure Facilities AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantations and Community Infrastructure Facilities met on 3 February 2026 under the chairmanship of Hon. K. V. Samantha Vidyarathna. The listed Members participated in the committee proceedings, indicating consideration of matters relating to plantation sector administration and community infrastructure facilities, though no specific decisions, proposals, or questions are provided in the extract. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development AI summary The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development met under the chairmanship of Hon. Bimal Ratnayake with the participation of listed Members of Parliament. The record provided contains only the committee attendance details and does not include substantive debate, proposals, questions, or decisions on transport, highways, or urban development matters. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development AI summary A list of Members serving on the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development was presented, including ministers and MPs from government and opposition benches. The entry records the committee’s composition for the relevant parliamentary session rather than a substantive debate or policy argument. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Sectoral Oversight Committees AI summary Parliament announced the membership and chairpersons of seven Sectoral Oversight Committees covering governance and justice, economic development, infrastructure, education and workforce, health and media, environment and agriculture, and science and digital transformation. The list sets out the Members appointed to each committee, including the designated chairperson or chairman, for parliamentary oversight of the relevant policy areas. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Legislative Standing Committee AI summary The Legislative Standing Committee listed its membership for the parliamentary record, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Rishvi Sally. No substantive debate, proposal, or policy position was recorded in the provided text. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Backbench Committee AI summary The Backbench Committee for the parliamentary period was listed, with Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa named as Chairman and the other named Members appointed to serve on the Committee. No substantive policy argument, legislative proposal, or debate contribution was recorded in this entry. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 High Posts Committee AI summary The High Posts Committee membership was announced for 3 February 2026, chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya and comprising named Members from government and opposition parties. The announcement records the composition of the parliamentary committee responsible for examining appointments to high public offices. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Committee on Constitutional Affairs AI summary The Committee on Constitutional Affairs is listed as comprising Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramarathna as Chairman, together with Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya, Hon. Bimal Ratnayake, Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe, and Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam. No substantive speech, argument, proposal, or question is included in the provided text. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Committee on Public Petitions AI summary A petition from Mr. V. M. Samantha Vijerathna of Medagama, Demodara was presented and referred to the Committee on Public Petitions for consideration. The item was recorded procedurally without debate or stated recommendations. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Committee on Ways and Means AI summary The Committee on Ways and Means reported the members appointed to serve on it, listing Hon. Wijesiri Basnayaka as Chairman and the other nominated Members. The entry records the committee’s composition for the parliamentary session of 3 February 2026. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Committee on Government Assurances AI summary The Committee on Government Assurances was announced with Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraveera as Chair and the listed Members appointed to serve on it. The announcement records the composition of the parliamentary committee responsible for monitoring and following up on assurances, undertakings, and promises given by the Government in Parliament. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Parliamentary Committees AI summary Parliament announced the membership of several committees for the 2026 session, including the Committee of Selection, Committee on Parliamentary Business, Committee on Standing Orders, House Committee, Committee on Ethics and Privileges, and Committee on Public Accounts. The lists specify the appointed Members and chairpersons where applicable, with Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramarathna chairing multiple procedural committees and Hon. (Prof.) Krishantha Abeyseana chairing the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Panel of Chairmen AI summary The House announced the Members appointed to the Panel of Chairmen for 2026. The list includes Hon. Lakshman Nipunarachchi, Hon. Imran Maharoof, Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, Hon. Gaveendran Kodeeswaran, Hon. Kings Nelson, Hon. Sanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athawuda, Hon. M. K. M. Aslam, Hon. Upul Kithsiri, Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasinghe, Hon. (Dr.) Sellaththambi Thilakanathan, Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake, Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara, Hon. Shanaka Madugoda, Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe, and Hon. Kittnan Selvaraj. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Deputy Ministers AI summary The listed Deputy Ministers were recorded in the Hansard entry for 3 February 2026, identifying the office-holders across finance, agriculture, industry, transport, defence, health, education, foreign affairs, energy and other portfolios. No substantive debate, policy argument, legislative proposal, question, or demand is included in the provided text beyond the enumeration of names and ministerial assignments. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka AI summary The speech sets out the composition of the Cabinet under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, identifying the President’s ministerial portfolios and listing the Prime Minister and other Cabinet Ministers with their assigned subjects. It functions as a formal record of ministerial appointments, including portfolios such as defence, finance, education, transport, health, agriculture, foreign affairs, justice, public security, and housing. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Members of Parliament (continued) AI summary A continuation of the parliamentary record lists Members of Parliament by name and electoral district or National List status, including notes on changes such as a member taking effect from 07 July 2025 and the death of a member on 06 April 2025. No substantive debate, policy argument, proposal, or question is recorded in this excerpt. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Members of Parliament (continued) AI summary A procedural list of Members of Parliament is recorded, including names, districts or National List status, and relevant effective dates or resignation details. The extract covers entries alphabetically from parts of M, R, L, and V/W, noting changes such as appointments effective in 2024 and 2025 and one resignation on 25 November 2025. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Members of Parliament (continued) AI summary Several Members of Parliament were recorded as participating or being listed in the continued proceedings, including National List, Hambantota, Gampaha, Colombo, Vanni, Trincomalee, and Galle representatives. No substantive speech content, policy position, proposal, question, or demand is provided in the excerpt beyond the names and electorates of the Members. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Members of Parliament (continued) AI summary A continuation of the Members of Parliament list was recorded, giving names, districts or National List status, and alphabetical groupings. The entry includes a note that National List Member Muhammad Sally Nazeem took effect from 22 November 2024 and resigned on 14 March 2025. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →