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- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Priyantha Wijerathna, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Priyantha Wijerathna responded to Opposition criticism during the 2026 Budget debate, arguing that previous governments were responsible for the economic decline, debt crisis, shortages, and neglected public infrastructure after decades in power. He said the current Government had stabilized the macroeconomy, improved the Treasury position, and was proceeding step by step through its first and second Budgets to implement its policy programme. He also noted that any unsuitable remarks would be removed from Hansard and said he was answerable to the House rather than individual Members. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna SJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna urged the Government to expedite investigations and prosecutions relating to the Easter Sunday attacks, media killings and attacks, Prageeth Ekneligoda’s disappearance, Lasantha Wickrematunge’s murder, and the Thajudeen case, stating that the Opposition would support efforts to accelerate justice. He also called for broader reforms to reduce long judicial delays that discourage citizens from filing cases. He questioned why recent understandings with China, India and the United States had not been fully presented to Parliament, despite earlier commitments to transparency, and asked the Tourism Ministry to address foreign nationals on tourist visas operating businesses in coastal areas to the detriment of local SMEs. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam expressed dissatisfaction with the Government’s progress on issues raised in its election policy statement, specifically accountability and governance. He cited the lack of clear action on the Easter Sunday attack investigations, the formulation of a new Constitution, and the holding of Provincial Council Elections. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam argued that command responsibility for wartime actions lay with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as Head of the Armed Forces and Maithripala Sirisena as Acting Defence Minister. He questioned why others were seeking to protect the State and suggested this was driven by concern over retaining the military-related vote base, rather than a commitment to accountability. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam urged Hon. Dilith Jayaweera to act in the country’s interest and turned to accountability for the Easter Sunday attacks. He cited the Cardinal’s stated lack of confidence in a domestic mechanism and said recent presidential remarks about the State investigating itself supported calls for an international investigation. He also linked this to long-standing demands by his party, representing victim communities since 2009, for truth and accountability, questioning why the Government would protect the Rajapaksas. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar suggested that wildlife tourism could quickly generate revenue by renovating facilities, launching an online booking platform, and listing them on commercial travel sites. He questioned the Government’s claims on rule of law and public security, citing killings and shootings, the removal of MPs’ security, and alleging that the Minister in charge of Police continues to use STF and backup security. He also criticized public displays of drug seizures, calling for transparency on the destruction of seized drugs and for enforcement to be carried out properly rather than as publicity. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Raises concern over the conduct and powers of commissions, arguing that Parliament must speak on behalf of groups such as judges, doctors, and public servants who cannot directly defend their interests. Emphasizes that MPs should not remain silent if commissions act without limits or accountability. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. U.P. Abeywickrama defended the Government’s estate worker wage proposal, stating that companies and the Treasury would each contribute Rs. 200 to support a Rs. 1,750 wage, with the allowance applicable according to days worked. He outlined the 2026 allocation for the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, totalling Rs. 58,500 million, and said capital spending would proceed prudently through due process following election-related delays. He highlighted court backlogs, weak infrastructure, and staffing shortages, citing issues in Pugoda and Gampaha courts, and noted measures including recruiting 50 State Counsel, providing research staff, appointing 13 committees, and implementing “Clean Sri Lanka” directions to streamline court records by 31 December. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister clarified that Supreme Court cases concerning Development Officers’ teacher appointments had been dismissed, said coroner allowances are being reviewed with supervision mechanisms, and outlined justice-sector priorities under the Budget. He cited improvements in several World Justice Project Rule of Law Index indicators and said Rs. 58.5 billion is proposed for the sector, including recruitment approvals for courts and prisons. He highlighted ongoing law reform work, including a Counter-Terrorism Bill to replace the PTA, organized crime legislation, an Office of the State Prosecutor, criminal proceeds recovery, audio-visual court testimony, audit reforms, and changes ending certain privileges for former Presidents. He also emphasized non-interference with the judiciary, Judicial Service Commission disciplinary and backlog-clearance measures, and continued court digitalization. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage (Heads 110, 112, 228-236, 326) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan raised concerns that Sri Lankan expatriates continue to face delays and alleged demands for unofficial payments when renewing passports and accessing other consular services. He urged the Minister to address corruption across these services, not only passport processing, and to expedite assistance for the migrant community. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister tabled an answer on implementation of the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 5 of 2025, stating that the Police Proceeds of Crime Investigations Division and CIABOC are the recognized national institutions for stolen asset recovery. He reported that, since the Act had been in force for about one month, neither institution had yet recovered stolen assets or proceeds of crime under it. The answer set out current staffing in the Police division and CIABOC, noted that new CIABOC appointments await parliamentary approval of cadre and remuneration, and stated that no separate allocation had been made for a Public Assets Recovery Agency in the 2025 appropriations. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. Ajith P. Perera) SJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration whether the Public Assets Recovery Agency promised in the policy statement “A Thriving Nation - A Beautiful Life” had been established. He sought details on any stolen assets recovered by the agency, its current staffing, and the 2025 allocation from the Appropriation Bill or Vote on Account, and requested reasons if it had not been established. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 17 November 2025 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister, Arun Hemachandra tabled a response on airline ticket procurement for migrant workers, stating that after 09 October 2024 quotations were widened beyond Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency-registered suppliers to include Civil Aviation Authority-registered suppliers, resulting in lower ticket prices. The response said workers had previously been charged a fixed Rs. 295,000, but actual ticket costs between November 2024 and March 2025 were lower in many cases, leading to Rs. 7.72 million in refunds so far with Rs. 10.48 million still pending. It also provided a sector-wise count of 27,651 Sri Lankan workers in Israel as of 27 October 2025, and noted that CIABOC and the Bureau’s Internal Audit Division are investigating whether fraud occurred, with further action to depend on their findings. Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof called for provincial-level offices for the Bribery Commission, proper follow-up on corruption complaints, stronger implementation of Human Rights Commission recommendations, broader service representation in the Public Service Commission, and measures to reduce court delays. He urged reform of the local government electoral system and said any new delimitation for Provincial Council elections should include minority representation, particularly Muslims from the Eastern Province, to ensure locally informed boundaries. Citing disparities in ward and member allocations in Trincomalee local authorities, he argued for a fairer system and stated the Opposition would support necessary reforms. He also alleged improper political involvement in Kachcheri and Divisional Secretariat administration in Trincomalee and called for corrective action. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Gayan Janaka JJB AI summary Hon. Gayan Janaka argued that the Prime Minister’s Office exemplifies the government’s “new political culture” through reduced expenditure and stricter financial control. He cited reductions in the PMO Programme allocation from Rs. 630.83 million in 2024 to about Rs. 349 million in 2026, the disposal and reallocation of vehicles, lower fuel, maintenance, stationery and communication costs, and the return of 258 security officers to regular Police duties. He stated that these measures show more careful use of public funds while maintaining institutional functions. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Riyas Farook JJB AI summary Hon. Riyas Farook rejected claims that the government had failed to appoint Muslims to Cabinet or other positions, arguing that appointments were made without regard to ethnicity or religion and according to suitability. He criticized past Muslim political representatives for using Muslim voters’ support to bargain for ministries and posts, and accused Hon. Hizbullah of politicizing claims about achievements secured through discussions with the President. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah welcomed the inclusion of Muslim and Tamil intellectuals in public processes and said solutions should involve all communities. Referring to the President’s statement that Treasury funds had allegedly been provided to extremist groups, including groups using Muslim names, he called for an immediate investigation and a special commission to identify those responsible and take action. He argued that such groups had harmed the Muslim community economically, socially and personally, and said continuing issues such as restrictions on Quran translations and Muslim women’s attire should be addressed to remove the stigma placed on Muslims. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman asked the Minister to provide the names of politicians alleged to have influenced the applicants listed. He requested that this additional list be tabled in Parliament. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister distinguished between two stages in issuing bar licences: selecting prospective applicants and processing submitted applications under existing regulations. He said the Treasury Secretary’s statement to court related only to the legality of the second-stage administrative processing, while the Government’s concern is the initial selection of applicants. He stated that this selection process remains under scrutiny and further details would be disclosed later. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →
- 15 November 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman criticised the Government’s claims of good governance, alleging that individuals associated with previous administrations and controversial decisions have been retained as advisers or senior officials. He questioned delays in CIABOC action, the failure to establish a promised Select Committee on the release of 309 Customs containers, and the extension granted to the former Customs Director General despite findings in a presidential committee report. He also challenged refusals of RTI requests by the Presidential Media Division on national security grounds and cited the Government’s earlier allegations over bar permits, noting that the Treasury Secretary had informed the Supreme Court the permits were lawful. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Read →