Topic
Corruption & Governance Reform
2,708 speeches · 349 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 | 91 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 86 |
| 3 | Hon. Mujibur Rahman, M.P. SJB | 80 |
| 4 | Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P. SJB | 70 |
| 5 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 68 |
| 6 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 68 |
| 7 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 67 |
| 8 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 65 |
| 9 | Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, M.P. NDF | 64 |
| 10 | Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe, M.P. JJB | 64 |
Speeches
2,708 on this topic- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman argued that official documents, including the PC report, CANC report, and Cabinet Paper, indicated that Hayleys Fentons had been rejected, yet Cabinet approval was subsequently granted to Dhammika Perera. He contended that if the Government intended to change the award, the proper procedure would have been to call for a fresh tender. Debate: Regulations on Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Foreign Exchange Act Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman challenged the Minister’s account of cooperation with Customs unions, citing a Customs Officers’ Association letter alleging that 323 containers were released despite risk-management concerns, including 86 marked for mandatory Red Channel examination. He then questioned the handling of the 50 MW Mannar wind power tender, alleging that procurement decisions after appeals and Cabinet consideration improperly favoured Hayleys Fentons despite earlier technical and bid-bond objections. He demanded transparency on the Cabinet approval of 6 January 2025, argued that the project should have been re-tendered if the process was flawed, and cautioned officials against changing tender documents under political pressure. Debate: Regulations on Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Foreign Exchange Act Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar questioned the Minister about the limited issuance of deeds, stating that only 167 out of 5,000 had been issued despite an earlier assurance that all would receive deeds. He asked whether Colombo residents who stopped paying housing instalments after former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s instruction at a deed-giving ceremony are now required to pay the arrears demanded by the Urban Development Authority. Oral Question: UDA Housing Units and Deed Distribution (Q.295/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary The Minister stated that interest rates are determined by the independent Central Bank, while the Government supports SME lending through concessionary schemes that reimburse part of the interest to banks, enabling loans at around 7%. Regarding SriLankan Airlines, he argued that past mismanagement contributed to SOE losses and said the current Government has appointed competent management, maintained support during a transition period, and is addressing legacy debts despite reported operational profits. Oral Question: People's Bank - Corporate Governance and Operations (Q.294/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera questioned the Government’s decision not to repeal the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024, noting that the NPP’s 2024 energy policy had promised new electricity legislation with stakeholder consultation. He argued that the current Act lacks an adequate governance structure, including a holding company to oversee unbundled CEB entities, finances, policy, and subsidiaries such as LECO and LTL Holdings. He asked why the Government was proceeding with limited amendments rather than fulfilling its mandate to introduce a new Act based on expert input. Oral Question: Sri Lanka Electricity Act Amendments (Q.293/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya thanked the Member for raising the matter and requested that the related information be provided for investigation. She said the Government would look into whether a similar irregularity had occurred under the previous administration, referring to past issues such as the sugar and garlic scams. Oral Question: Coconut Oil Import Policy (Q.291/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary S.M. Marikkar raised concerns over alleged non-payment of VAT on large volumes of unrefined coconut oil imported in 2024, citing correspondence between a company, the Department of State Finance Policy, and the Inland Revenue Department. He stated that more than Rs. 5.8 billion may be recoverable from four companies and asked whether the Ministry of Finance would instruct the Inland Revenue Department to collect the outstanding taxes. Oral Question: Coconut Oil Import Policy (Q.291/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that certain grants did not fall within the approved sectors or the relevant legal framework, including the category for persons who had rendered service to the nation. She said the list tabled by Minister Nalinda Jayatissa indicated the grants were made at the President’s discretion outside proper procedure, and that further information would be gathered and disclosed to the public. Oral Question: President's Fund Distribution (Q.288/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that the President’s Fund is legally intended to assist low-income households and alleged that it had previously been misused through favouritism, with investigations underway. She said the current Government would restrict disbursements to legally defined sectors and improve access and transparency by decentralizing and digitizing applications through Divisional Secretariats. Oral Question: President's Fund Distribution (Q.288/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara said he was satisfied with the response but raised concerns that the President’s Fund, despite high public expectations, had disproportionately benefited privileged persons and political associates. He asked whether a disciplined process would be established to prevent future misuse and what action would be taken regarding past unethical or unlawful disbursements, referring to information and documents recently tabled in Parliament. Oral Question: President's Fund Distribution (Q.288/2024) Read →
- 5 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Election Commission does not consult political parties on election dates and noted that a Supreme Court directive already requires Provincial Council elections to be held without delay. He said that, in addition to the relevant Bill, existing court judgments must be considered, and that a decision can be made once the Supreme Court’s determination is received. He clarified that the timeline discussed was based solely on constitutional and statutory provisions. Procedural: Provincial Councils Elections (Special Provisions) Bill - Supreme Court Determination Status Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan welcomed the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme in principle but urged that it be sustained beyond electoral considerations and applied consistently to corruption, official misconduct, and abuses by State institutions. He called for the return of lands in the North and East occupied by the armed forces or taken by departments such as Wildlife, Forest Conservation and Archaeology, and requested guaranteed prices and support for farmers and fishers affected by disasters and low market prices. He also raised concerns over killings and gun violence in Mannar, alleged police and military laxity, the need to repair the Sivapur Bridge in Manthai East, and the lack of prompt police action on harmful social media allegations, citing a Vavuniya school case. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary D.V. Chanaka rejected allegations that he had lied about security personnel occupying Shravasti, stating that he verified that the Prime Minister’s security unit was present there that morning. He also maintained that ministerial perks had increased compared with the previous government, citing advisers, overtime and staff numbers, and invited any Minister or State Minister to a public debate on the matter. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka questioned a new circular on ministerial facilities, comparing it with previous provisions and alleging that vehicle allocations, phone entitlements, overtime limits, and fuel allowances for Ministers and State Ministers had increased despite pledges to reduce perks. He stated that 49 officeholders would now have 414 vehicles compared with 426 for 58 officeholders previously, and tabled both circulars signed by the Presidential Secretary while asking why State Ministers require three vehicles. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka challenged claims that Mahinda Rajapaksa was using multiple state buildings, asking the Government to identify them and disputing the suggestion that the Shravasti building was being used for Rajapaksa’s security. He said if the Government’s claim of Rs. 4.5 million rent for Rajapaksa’s residence is accurate, it should issue a formal invoice rather than make public statements. He also shifted attention to a new presidential circular, alleging it increases vehicles and related facilities for Ministers and State Ministers. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Requested an inquiry into bar permits and asked that Parliament be informed of the findings, stating that this would help build public trust. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised concerns over alleged irregularities in transfers and promotions, including the appointment of the Administrative Officer at Batticaloa Teaching Hospital, and said a requested inquiry had not been carried out. He also stated that illegal sand mining in Batticaloa continued despite a District Development Committee decision to stop it. He urged the Government to repeal, rather than replace, the Prevention of Terrorism Act and to recognize the issue of political prisoners, while calling for the release of the list of bar permits allegedly recommended by MPs. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne said the Government is addressing complications inherited from previous administrations while beginning to implement its policies. She cited cost-cutting and administrative measures at the Prime Minister’s Office, including reducing the monthly fuel bill, removing a private medical facility, and returning bulletproof vehicles and ambulances. She criticized Opposition members for not acknowledging these steps and concluded by arguing that the Government would continue its programme despite criticism. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne JJB AI summary Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne addressed the import and export regulations on rice, arguing that recent import decisions exposed serious weaknesses in national agricultural data rather than only a short-term supply issue. She attributed recurring rice and paddy sector problems to long-term policy failures affecting farmers, land rights, climate resilience and storage capacity. She cited current government measures including Rs. 50 billion for paddy purchasing, rehabilitation of 209 paddy stores, support for small and medium rice mills, and a halt to filling paddy lands. She also highlighted proposals for a National Agricultural Development Council and a real-time national agriculture data system to support data-driven agricultural policy. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →
- 23 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa stated that the Government intends to rebuild the country while providing relief to the public. He also said the Government is ending the public burden of maintaining retired Presidents and their households. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Read →