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 Members of Parliament (continued) AI summary A list of Members of Parliament is recorded, organized alphabetically across several surname groups and including electoral districts or National List status. The entries note changes in membership where relevant, including a resignation on 20 June 2025 and appointments effective from 12 December 2024 and 2 December 2025. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Members of Parliament AI summary A procedural list records Members of Parliament elected at the General Election of 14 November 2024, arranged alphabetically and indicating electoral districts or National List status. It includes notes on National List appointments effective from 12 December 2024 for Mano Ganesan and M. Nizam Kariyappar. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Parliamentary Committees AI summary Parliament announced the composition of several parliamentary committees for the session dated 3 February 2026. The appointments included the Committee of Selection, Committee on Parliamentary Business, Committee on Standing Orders, House Committee, Committee on Ethics and Privileges, and Committee on Public Accounts, with Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratna chairing several procedural committees and Hon. (Prof.) Krishantha Abeyseena chairing the Ethics and Privileges Committee. The announcement listed the members appointed to each committee, establishing their membership for parliamentary business and oversight functions. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Panel of Chair AI summary The House appointed a panel of Members to serve as Chairs of Committees, including Hon. Lakshman Nipunaarachchi, Hon. Imran Maharoof, Hon. Rogini Kumari Wijeratne, Hon. Kawindiran Kodeeswaran, Hon. Kings Nelson, Hon. Shanakkiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, Hon. Sagarika Athawuda, Hon. M. K. M. Aslam, Hon. C. E. G. Kitsiri, Hon. Thushari Jayasinghe, Hon. (Dr.) Sellathambi Nilanadan, Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake, Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara, Hon. Chanaka Madugoda, Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe, and Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj. The announcement was procedural and did not include substantive debate or policy proposals. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 State/Deputy Ministers AI summary A series of State Ministers were listed for 2026-02-03, covering portfolios including finance, agriculture, industry, ports, fisheries, urban development, transport, environment, trade, labour, defence, health, education, foreign affairs, energy, lands, youth affairs, and economic development. The entry records the composition of deputy/state ministerial responsibilities rather than a substantive debate speech, and no specific policy argument, legislative proposal, question, or demand is included. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Cabinet of Ministers AI summary The Cabinet of Ministers list for 3 February 2026 identifies ministerial portfolios and office holders, including the Prime Minister, Leader of the House, Chief Government Whip, and ministers responsible for key sectors such as finance-related administration, education, health, agriculture, foreign affairs, transport, justice, public security, energy, labour, and social services. No substantive debate, policy argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided text beyond the formal listing of Cabinet positions. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Members of Parliament (10th Parliament, elected at the General Election held in 2024) AI summary The speech appears to list Members of Parliament elected to the 10th Parliament at the 2024 General Election, including their names, electoral districts or National List status, and subsequent changes such as appointments, deaths, or dates of entry. It functions as a procedural record of parliamentary membership rather than a policy statement or debate contribution. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Contents AI summary The sitting included a President’s message issuing a Public Security Proclamation, announcements on Supreme Court petitions against the Protection of Occupants Bill, financial statements and committee reports, and oral answers to questions. Members raised private notice questions on the National Commission on Women and compensation for deaths and property damage from Cyclone “Ditwah,” followed by the Prime Minister’s reply to an earlier question and a privilege matter. The House then considered regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act and concluded with an adjournment motion on protecting the Muthurajawela wetlands. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 3 February 2026 Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) AI summary The entry provides bibliographic details for a Hansard sitting of the Sri Lankan Parliament on 3 February 2026, identified as Official Report Volume 325, No. 01. No speech content, argument, proposal, question, or debate context is included to summarize. Opening and Parliamentary Announcements Read →
- 23 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha moved that Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake presided. Adjournment Debate: Stock Exchange Activity and Ministerial Response Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Mano Ganesan urged that the matter under discussion be carried out without delay. He emphasized the need for prompt action and thanked the House. Adjournment Debate: Stock Exchange Activity and Ministerial Response Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan urged the Minister to reconvene the Ministry Consultative Committee meeting, noting that it had not been held since July despite prior meetings, reminders in Parliament, and written requests. He said the delay had prevented discussion with officials on an amendment initiated by former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and previously considered by Cabinet, and requested that the process resume from where it had stalled, describing the matter as sensitive and democratic rather than political. Adjournment Debate: Stock Exchange Activity and Ministerial Response Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake formally moved that Parliament adjourn. The motion was put before the House for consideration. Adjournment Debate: Stock Exchange Activity and Ministerial Response Read →
- 23 January 2026 Hon. Members AI summary A vote was taken and the motion or question before the House was agreed to. The recorded response was “Aye,” indicating assent by the Members present. Business of Parliament: Constitutional Council Appointments Resolution Read →
- 23 January 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Moved a resolution to approve three non-Members of Parliament for appointment to the Constitutional Council under Article 41A of the Constitution, following the expiry of the terms of the previous members on 19 January 2026. The nominees, proposed by the Speaker with the agreement of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, are Kalupage Austin Fernando, Professor Wasantha Seneviratne, and Udunuwara Gampathige Ranjith Ariyaratna. Business of Parliament: Constitutional Council Appointments Resolution Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake argued that presenting the names was permitted under Standing Orders, citing Standing Order 23(1) on the business of the House. He said the Secretariat had informed the Parliamentary Business Committee accordingly, and that suspending only Standing Order 27 was consistent with previous parliamentary practice. Business of Parliament: Constitutional Council Appointments Resolution Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that three civil society nominees to the Constitutional Council had been agreed by the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition under Article 41A of the Constitution. He said there was no objection to the nominees, but requested that their approval follow the proper parliamentary procedure, including entry in the Order Book and consideration after the period required by Standing Orders. Business of Parliament: Constitutional Council Appointments Resolution Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved, following a decision of the Parliamentary Business Committee, that the motion on “Approval of Resolutions under the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka” be taken up immediately as the first item on the Order Paper. He requested exemption from Standing Order 27 and approval of the motion the same day with the special leave of the House, which was agreed to. Business of Parliament: Constitutional Council Appointments Resolution Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Moved the Third Reading of the amended Bill and requested permission to correct typographical, printing, grammatical and numbering errors and make ancillary amendments. The motion was agreed to, and the Bill was read a third time and passed. Debate: Universities (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister defended the Universities (Amendment) Bill, stating that it responds to long-standing demands from FUTA and the university community for more democratic and transparent processes in appointing Heads of Departments and Deans, while preserving academic autonomy and strengthening public accountability. She said Committee Stage amendments would incorporate further proposals, including some raised by the Opposition and FUTA, and rejected claims that the Bill would politicize university governance. She also outlined the Government’s education reform framework, emphasizing national education goals, foundational literacies, digital and future skills, lifelong learning, flexible pathways, and stronger integration of vocational education. Addressing criticism over a Grade 6 module error, she said the Government had accepted responsibility and corrected it promptly, while urging the Opposition to engage substantively with the reform proposals. Debate: Universities (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Read →