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- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman called on the Government to table in Parliament the defence agreement signed on 14 November between Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence and the Montana National Guard, disputing a statement by the US Ambassador that it had already been tabled. He rejected the President’s claim that the Opposition feared Ravi Seneviratne and Shani Abeysekara, saying SJB MPs had defended them when they faced reprisals under the previous Government. He further alleged that the two officers were being obstructed by the Public Security Ministry and questioned the promotion or appointment of officials whom he said had previously hindered or harassed them. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka questioned the Minister on the process for issuing Police Clearances, stating that officials at Divisional Secretariats had indicated they were issued based only on Grama Niladhari certification. He alleged that Public Safety Committees had been politicized through appointments such as Members’ spouses, and raised concern about the implications when such appointees are in remand. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka rejected allegations against Hon. Namal Rajapaksa regarding his law degree and called on the Government to submit any evidence to the CID and courts rather than raise the matter in Parliament. He alleged that police officers in the Southern Province were being used to mobilize crowds for government events and said he possessed documentation, challenging the relevant Ministers to deny it. He also criticized a pickup truck procurement process, claiming tender conditions and timelines were designed to favour one supplier, and questioned whether a new circular requires Public Safety Committee approval for Police Clearances. He further argued that the Budget allocates an unusually low share to capital expenditure, which he said would weaken village-level economic activity. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera raised concerns on expenditure heads relating to public administration, local government, labour and plantation workers. He requested fuel, communication and duty-related allowances for Grama Niladhari officers, action to resolve salary anomalies and recruitment disparities affecting Management Service Officers, and relief mechanisms for low-revenue local authorities facing proposed salary-cost recoveries. He also urged digitisation and National ID-based coordination to simplify EPF/ETF claims, and sought clarification on whether the additional Rs. 200 plantation worker payment is an attendance-based daily payment or conditional on working 25 days. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi JJB AI summary Chandana Sooriyaarachchi supported the Budget allocations for the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government and the Ministry of Labour, framing them as aligned with modernizing the public service and supporting workers. He defended the National People’s Power’s authority in the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, arguing that recent steps to constitute the council reflected the local election mandate and legal process. He raised concerns about Public Service Commission decisions to increase the pass mark for efficiency barrier examinations from 40 to 50 and reduce attempts from six to three, asking whether the Ministry, Minister and officials had been consulted. He urged authorities to avoid creating conflict with public servants and trade unions or curtailing existing rights, and noted that the Sectoral Oversight Committee had already directed the Ministry Secretary to intervene. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna AI summary (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna responded to an issue raised by the Deputy Minister concerning the Vavuniya District Secretariat. He stated that if the matter is submitted with the approval of the District Coordinating Committee, necessary rehabilitation measures could be arranged. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan raised concerns about inadequate staffing, buildings, and service coverage in Divisional Secretariats, Pradeshiya Sabhas, and Grama Niladhari divisions in Nuwara Eliya District, particularly Norwood, Talawakelle, Walapane, Hanguranketha, and Kothmale. He requested the creation of additional DSDs and local authorities, recruitment of more GNs and Management Assistants, salary improvements, and appointment of unemployed graduates to fill service gaps. He also called for plantation communities to receive public services directly through GNs and DSDs without dependence on estate management, and requested fire engines for local bodies and a resolution to salary liabilities arising from the Ambagamuwa PS split. He further urged the Government to retain Provincial Councils, make any necessary legal amendments, and hold Provincial Council elections without delay. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri criticised what he described as administrative influence from “Pelawatte” and alleged political gatekeeping in public administration, including in character certificates and provincial transfers. He raised procedural concerns under Standing Order 28, saying opposition Members were not being given equal opportunity to raise matters, and urged the Chair to ensure fairness. He called on the Minister to act on the Attorney General’s advice regarding Provincial Council elections, including bringing the Delimitation Commission report and necessary amendments before Parliament so elections could be held. He also urged stronger fiscal autonomy for local authorities through by-laws and interim statutes, citing his experience as Mayor of Bandarawela as a model for self-generated revenue and council asset purchases. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran raised concerns over the long-delayed implementation of full administrative powers for the Kalmunai North Divisional Secretariat, citing 1993 Cabinet approvals and questioning the legality of its treatment as a sub-DSD or linkage with Kalmunai South. He asked the Government and the Ministry of Public Administration to restore administrative authority, clarify who changed its status on official records, and act on promised inquiries. He also alleged unlawful expansion of an “Islamabad” Grama Niladhari division within Kalmunai North boundaries and requested an immediate halt to related mapping, land alienation, and administrative actions pending lawful regularisation. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna – Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government AI summary The Minister said Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha and similar hung local authorities show the need for dialogue on local government electoral reform, noting that limited amendments were previously made to allow elections following a Supreme Court direction and with party leaders’ agreement. He outlined public service measures since 2025, including Cabinet-approved recruitment of about 76,982 officers, graduate and teacher appointments, intakes to island-wide services, Management Service Officers, ICT, translators, librarians, drivers, technical officers, Grama Niladharis and registrars. He also said the 2025 Budget salary and allowance increases were implemented from April 2025 under circular 10/2025, with Rs. 330 billion allocated over 2025-2027, and referenced expanded training for public officers under an MoU with India’s NCGG. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary J.C. Alawathuwala moved the standard Cut-off Motion for the Committee Stage heads of expenditure and emphasized the wide administrative scope of the relevant Ministry, including Provincial Councils, local authorities, Divisional Secretariats and Grama Niladhari divisions. He criticized Government claims about the state of the economy when it assumed office, citing GDP and per capita income figures to argue that the crisis predated the current administration and that recent nominal growth reflected exchange rate effects. He raised concerns over delays and alleged irregularities in constituting local authorities after the Local Government elections, including defeated budgets and disputes in bodies such as Seethawaka, Anamaduwa and Mawathagama. He also urged the Government to proceed with Provincial Council elections, noting past errors under the Yahapalana administration and referring to the Attorney General’s view that a return to the previous electoral system could be enabled through Parliament. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri referred to a ministerial statement under Standing Order 52 on Provincial Council Elections and the Attorney-General’s opinion, arguing that elections could therefore be held under the old system. He accused the Minister of delaying the elections because the Government could not face them, and called on the Minister to resign, citing criticism reportedly made by the President in the Budget Speech. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Upali Samarasingha - Deputy Minister of Co-operative Development JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister, Upali Samarasingha tabled an answer on an inquiry into a co-operative society under Section 46(1) of the Central Province Co-operative Societies Statute. The answer stated that a special audit had found unauthorized distribution of goods worth Rs. 885,703 to 91 General Assembly delegates, that surcharge certificates had been issued against former directors, and that related proceedings were subject to a Court of Appeal writ application. It also set out possible recovery and disciplinary actions, including arbitration, High Court recovery, surcharge proceedings, removal of directors, and action against employees if wrongdoing is established. Oral Question: Rangiri Dambulla Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Limited Frauds (Q.5/2025 - Second Round) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna) SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, on behalf of Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development whether the Government is aware of alleged large-scale frauds at the Rangiri Dambulla Multi-purpose Co-operative Society Limited. He requested details on the nature of the alleged frauds and the actions being taken in response, or an explanation if no action has been taken. Oral Question: Rangiri Dambulla Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Limited Frauds (Q.5/2025 - Second Round) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Complaints must be received before action can be taken by the Ministry. The Ministry currently has no information on the matter, as it is not registered with them. Oral Question: Land Donated to Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody raised a supplementary question about the status of a Fund, stating that documents indicate it was established but may not be properly regulated. He requested that the matter be investigated and that appropriate action be taken. Oral Question: Land Donated to Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the matter raised should be referred to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. She clarified that the Ministry of Education has no involvement in the issue. Oral Question: Land Donated to Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody raised a supplementary question alleging that land granted for a public-purpose fund established under an Incorporation Act had been converted to private use. He stated that a building constructed in 2005 was closed in 2021, demolished in 2023, fenced, and planted with coconuts, and urged action against the alleged misuse of public assets. Oral Question: Land Donated to Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 19 November 2025 The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB AI summary Ruwanthilaka Jayakody asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education whether she was aware of the history and current status of land donated in 2003 to the Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund, including the establishment and closure of a vocational training institute and alleged attempts in 2023 to take the land into private possession. He requested information on what steps could be taken to transfer the land to a suitable government institution for public use. Oral Question: Land Donated to Reggie Ranatunga Educational Scholarship Fund (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 18 November 2025 The Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake - President, Minister of Defence, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and Minister of Digital Economy AI summary President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the Trincomalee incident, stating that law enforcement must proceed carefully while preventing nationalist groups from creating communal flashpoints. He said the disputed land issue is before court, with interim arrangements made for surveying and demarcation between Coast Conservation land and temple land, and urged that the matter not be further agitated. He also said defence planning should be aligned with realistic security threats, noting that the Government does not anticipate a large-scale internal war or foreign invasion requiring an oversized conventional military posture. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Read →