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- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha criticised the Government over several issues, including the proposed appointment of the Auditor General, alleging unsuitable names had been sent while senior audit officers were ignored and urging that a qualified nominee be submitted to the Constitutional Council. He called for a special parliamentary committee to examine judicial transfers, saying judges lacked an effective mechanism to challenge unfair transfers. He also alleged irregularities and major financial losses in a 550 MW wind and solar power allocation approved by Cabinet, comparing the proposed Rs. 18 per unit rate with lower recent tender prices. He further raised concerns about education materials, including references to obscene websites in a Grade 6 module and the use of an incorrect symbol resembling Ashoka’s wheel instead of the Dharmachakra, and referred to alleged political pressure on officials in a gravel enforcement case. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake addressed the Speaker’s Ruling on a proposed Special Select Committee concerning judicial affairs, arguing that constitutional separation of powers requires Parliament to avoid overreach into areas such as the Judicial Service Commission. He contrasted past Executive-Judiciary conflicts with what he described as an unusual Opposition attempt to scrutinize the Judiciary at a time when investigations into past political and financial crimes are advancing. He alleged that the move was intended to pressure judicial and investigative institutions and shield former officeholders facing scrutiny, while also defending the Government over the Auditor-General vacancy by noting that the Constitutional Council had rejected four presidential nominations. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa said education reforms should be modernized to suit Sri Lanka’s culture and labour market needs, and argued that the Government and the Minister responsible must accept accountability for errors in related materials and policies. He questioned whether references to LGBTQ-related matters in tourism, disaster management regulations, and a Grade 6 textbook were accidental, and requested clarity on the Government’s position. He also demanded that the Select Committee on the release of 323 containers, including alleged narcotics-related containers, be convened immediately and that the proposed audit proceed. He further raised concerns about coal quality issues, alleged selective enforcement over illegal logging and wildlife offences, and requested inclusion of Opposition MPs in Galle District Development Committee work. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar criticized the Government over the Grade 6 English textbook controversy involving a QR link associated with an LGBTQ logo, questioning accountability for any public expenditure losses arising from it. He then alleged irregularities in a coal procurement tender for the Lakvijaya/Norochcholai power plant, claiming that substandard, lower-calorific coal would increase consumption and impose significant additional costs. He argued that the tender should be cancelled rather than managed through penalties, tabled a port status document, and demanded an immediate suspension of the tender and a shift to quality-assured procurement. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned the Government’s handling of irregularities in education module preparation, arguing that accountability should extend beyond the NIE Director-General to other officials involved in preparing and overseeing the material. He highlighted continuing errors in the modules, including the use of the Ashoka Chakra instead of the Dharma Chakra in a Buddhism-related module, and asked whether any religious advisory body had approved it. He called for structured consultation on education reforms, correction of the identified mistakes, and opposed removing History from the optional subjects framework while supporting necessary modernization. Ministerial Statement: Education Reform Issues Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha stated that further information would be obtained regarding the matter raised. He said that if irregularities, errors, fraud, or corruption are found, the necessary investigation would be conducted based on the gathered information. Oral Question: Gas Imports and Emergency Procurement (Q.9) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar questioned the Minister on procurement decisions allegedly made by the Prime Minister or a committee appointed by him, comparing them to earlier Cabinet-delegated actions involving a building for the Ministry of Agriculture. He argued that maintaining scarcity-period prices despite available buffer stocks had caused a fundamental financial loss, and asked whether the Government would investigate the alleged “invisible hand” or “ghost” in the President’s Office and quantify the loss. Oral Question: Gas Imports and Emergency Procurement (Q.9) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar questioned the Minister on LPG procurement, referring to earlier COPE evidence that OQ Trading had been awarded a higher-priced contract during an emergency because Siam Gas Trading’s lower-priced shipment would take about 40 days. He asked whether, after the emergency had passed and OQ Trading had buffer stocks, continuing to allocate larger volumes to the same supplier without a continuous procurement process had caused a loss. Oral Question: Gas Imports and Emergency Procurement (Q.9) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha provided a written-style response detailing Litro Gas Lanka Limited’s LPG import volumes for 2022 to 2024 and the procurement processes followed. He stated that procurements were handled through the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee with Cabinet approval, but the 2022 economic crisis and foreign exchange constraints prevented required letters of credit and led to interim supply arrangements. He outlined subsequent awards and contract extensions, including supplies from OQ Trading, Siam Gas, and Geogas Trading SA, and said all procurements received the necessary approvals with final authority resting with the Cabinet of Ministers. Oral Question: Gas Imports and Emergency Procurement (Q.9) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Raised a question regarding gas imports made through emergency procurements, alleging that the procurement process had not been properly followed. The intervention sought clarification on whether due process was contravened in those gas import arrangements. Oral Question: Gas Imports and Emergency Procurement (Q.9) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam argued that Batticaloa’s geography, divided by lagoons and tanks, requires its bridges and roads to be treated as special infrastructure needs rather than ordinary projects. He cited unresolved works on Samalaiyadivettai Road and the Kakkachchivattai–Anaikattiyaveli stretch, noting that despite DDC resolutions, Cabinet submissions, and reported fund allocations, flood damage from 2024 and 2025 remained unaddressed. He questioned the administration’s effectiveness where allocated funds and repeated official approvals had still not led to completion of the works. Oral Question: Bridge Reconstruction in Batticaloa (Q.5) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said broadcast licences are temporary and subject to conditions requiring truthful reporting, especially on national security and public health. He cited a recent television report on human immunoglobulin procurement as misleading and harmful to public confidence in the health system, noting that the outlet later corrected it. He stated that, as Minister of Health and Mass Media, he has a duty to challenge false health-related information, while emphasizing that criticism of the Government itself is not the issue. Oral Question: Department of Government Information (Q.3) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned the Minister’s earlier statement about cancelling media licences, noting that media institutions carry significant responsibilities and may report critically on the Government. He asked whether the Minister still holds that position and whether the Government intends to cancel licences already issued to media organisations. Oral Question: Department of Government Information (Q.3) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that Harsha Sri Bandara, an SLAS officer, was appointed in line with the historical practice of filling the Director General post of the Department of Government Information through the Administrative Service, and that a media degree is not a requirement for the post. He acknowledged longstanding neglect of the Department and related promotion issues, noting that the Government has provided allocations, begun recruitments, and will address the concerns raised to strengthen the Department’s role in media and government information dissemination. Oral Question: Department of Government Information (Q.3) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara raised concerns about an officer in a media-related role lacking relevant training, citing a recent statement about the Prime Minister attending a press briefing as evidence of difficulties in the institution. He also urged the Minister to address longstanding issues in the relevant Department, including a cadre of about 300 officers, allowances, and stalled promotions, and to establish a proper mechanism for stable career progression. Oral Question: Department of Government Information (Q.3) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister rejected allegations that the Government was selectively protecting individuals or evidence, citing ongoing cases against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe as evidence to the contrary. She stated that prosecutions would proceed according to due process and affirmed that the Government would not shield anyone from legal action. Oral Question: Policy Implementation and Case Re-filing (Q.2/219/2024) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera questioned why cases withdrawn during the previous administration have not been re-filed, specifically citing the Permanent High Court-at-Bar case against former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa after his presidential immunity ended and the Greek Bonds case involving former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal. He urged the Government to examine these withdrawals seriously and to prioritize re-filings through a tiered approach. Oral Question: Policy Implementation and Case Re-filing (Q.2/219/2024) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister stated that, of 102 cases, 65 had been re-filed and 3 were under consideration, while noting that she did not have details of each case available. She rejected claims of a “shield of protection,” saying cases were being reactivated even against current and former powerful figures, and that decisions were being made on available evidence rather than rank or status. She added that some cases were 15 to 20 years old and required time for review before re-filing. Oral Question: Policy Implementation and Case Re-filing (Q.2/219/2024) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked Minister Nalinda to explain, on a case-by-case basis, why serious corruption and wrongdoing cases had not been re-filed. The intervention sought specific accountability regarding decisions not to proceed again with those cases. Oral Question: Policy Implementation and Case Re-filing (Q.2/219/2024) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised concerns that corruption cases against politically powerful or wealthy individuals withdrawn under the previous government by CIABOC or the Attorney-General on “technical reasons” were not subsequently re-filed despite reservations made in court and election pledges to do so. He questioned why, although 65 cases had reportedly been re-filed, the most serious and politically connected high-value cases had not been pursued, and asked the Prime Minister to clarify the government’s position. Oral Question: Policy Implementation and Case Re-filing (Q.2/219/2024) Read →