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- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned the Government’s stance on issues it had presented to the public, including abolition of the Executive Presidency, holding Provincial Council elections, and implementing constitutional reforms. He argued that these matters are of national importance and should not be dismissed when raised in Parliament. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned why the Government was seeking additional time to respond on major political commitments, including abolishing the Executive Presidency, fulfilling pledges made to the public, and holding Provincial Council Elections. He said that while requests for time are traditionally allowed, the Government should be ready to state its position on these issues rather than delay. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 24 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), the Leader of the Opposition questioned the Government on constitutional and institutional reforms, citing the need to protect popular sovereignty and the independence of the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. He asked whether the Government will introduce constitutional reforms, its position and timeline on abolishing the Executive Presidency, and when Parliament will be involved. He also sought clarification on the timing and electoral system for Provincial Council elections and asked about the proposed Provincial Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Government’s view on reported judicial transfers, interdictions and promotions in high-profile cases. Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Executive Presidency and SVAT Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna supported the Bill to establish the National Building Research Institute but argued that development and disaster-related governance must properly include the North and East. He questioned the Governor’s allegation against the Northern Province District Secretary under the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative and criticized delays and uncertainty over promised funding for Northern roads and the Vattuvagal bridge. Referring to Thileepan’s remembrance and post-2009 conditions, he said unmet basic needs drive demands for self-determination and pledged to seek Tamil political unity to press the Government for development in the Northern Province. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem referred to the Supreme Court’s conviction of the former Controller General of Immigration and Emigration for contempt of court over delays in implementing an Interim Order in cases challenging the proposed e-visa scheme. He said the petitioners had argued that a 16-year contract awarded without proper procurement could have cost Sri Lanka about US$ 3.4 billion, with further losses from delayed compliance, and noted that the main case is due to be argued on 20 November. He emphasized the judgment as a warning to public officials acting on orders in matters involving alleged fraud and outlined the Court’s findings on contempt and sentencing. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. M.A.M. Thahir ACMC AI summary M.A.M. Thahir supported the National Building Research Institute Bill, arguing that a dedicated institute is needed to reduce disaster-related losses and improve protection measures. He raised concerns about coastal erosion and economic damage linked to Oluvil Harbour in Ampara, saying around 10,000 fishing families are affected and calling for the harbour to be reorganized with safeguards for communities. He also urged the Eastern Provincial authorities to grant temporary transfers to HNDE-appointed English teachers, particularly Muslim women posted to distant Sinhala-majority areas, citing language barriers, hardship, and alleged bribery in earlier transfer processes. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised concerns about the Government’s first year in office, alleging misconduct by NPP representatives and calling for police investigations into complaints against a Deputy Minister in Trincomalee and NPP organizers in Batticaloa and Chenkalady. He criticized the role of National List appointees and internal allocation of responsibilities within the Government, arguing that the public mandate should be respected. Citing World Bank, Central Bank and Verité Research data, he said unemployment, declining real wages and increased poverty showed that people’s spending power remained below previous levels, and requested that the data be placed in the Library. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama questioned land allocations along a road frontage that allegedly restrict access to interior plots, citing a 2006 circular requiring Ministerial approval for such allocations. He stated that requested documentation on approval, valuation and allocation had not been provided, and alleged that the Rs. 1,000-per-perch valuation appeared to relate to a different land while other allocations used higher valuations. He asked whether an investigation would be conducted into the allocation and valuation process, noting that related legal action concerned the Divisional Secretary’s power to cancel allocations rather than the validity of the allocations themselves. Oral Question Q.4/2025: Ratalankawa Land - Land Reform Commission Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe explained that the LRC has long granted non-commercial land for staff housing under welfare provisions, though the Act does not expressly require it. He noted concerns that some staff obtained commercially valuable urban plots through influence, but said blanket cancellation would be legally and practically problematic. He stated that if any such land is needed for another public purpose, it could be taken over through the District Coordinating Committee and relevant agencies. Oral Question Q.4/2025: Ratalankawa Land - Land Reform Commission Read →
- 23 September 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama JJB AI summary The member asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on the “Ratalankawa” land in the Kamburupitiya DS Division of Matara District, including its total extent and the portions allocated to various institutions, particularly the Industrial Development Board. He sought clarification on whether allocations to Land Reform Commission employees had proper approval, requested tabling of any relevant approval letter, and questioned whether approval for another LRC land had been misused to allocate this land unlawfully. He also asked what action would be taken regarding families allegedly occupying the land unlawfully. Oral Question Q.4/2025: Ratalankawa Land - Land Reform Commission Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna challenged the rejection of his Question under Standing Order 27(2), arguing that alleged improper Health Ministry payments to a doctor who had gone abroad for five months constituted a national matter. He asked whether public funds allegedly misused in the North should qualify for parliamentary scrutiny under that Standing Order. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Bill Presentation Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected to the characterization of issues affecting teacher development officers as not being of national importance. He argued that the Government had sought their support during the election and should now treat their concerns as a nationally significant matter. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing about the halted Wanawasala garbage project in Kelaniya and the failed Aruwakkalu landfill project in Puttalam. Requested details on the causes of failure, funding allocations, whether political interference contributed, and the expected timeline for completion and resumption of the projects. Oral Question: Wanawasala and Aruwakkalu Waste Projects Current Status (Q.10/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara JJB AI summary Eranga Gunasekara said the National Youth Services Council had been misused for political patronage and that alleged irregularities would be systematically investigated with legal action pursued through the relevant legal mechanisms. He stated that institutions under the National Youth Services Council and National Youth Corps had sometimes been established on political rather than needs-based grounds, and said the Government would review and reorganize them to better serve youth across the country. Oral Question: National Youth Services Council Objectives (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. Lal Premanath JJB AI summary Hon. Lal Premanath raised a supplementary question alleging misuse of the Youth Services Council for personal promotion and wasteful construction projects, citing an abandoned building in Diyadawa, Kotapola DS Division, Matara, said to have cost hundreds of millions of rupees. He asked the Deputy Minister what action the Ministry would take regarding such unnecessary and abandoned buildings across the country. Oral Question: National Youth Services Council Objectives (Q.6/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana JJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana rejected claims that economic centres would be privatized, stating they would remain state property under government control. He said the Government intends to streamline governance by appointing managers to each centre and placing them under a central board of directors, while noting that existing oversight by District and Divisional Secretaries and rental collections would be regularized. Oral Question: Economic Centres Details (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana JJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana stated that significant frauds in rural banks, including amounts exceeding Rs. 500 million in the Western Province, had gone undetected due to delays and weaknesses in provincial-level audits. He said the Ministry, through the Commissioner, is intervening to strengthen audit processes, and that the Central Government will use alternative audits where Provincial Councils are unable to conduct them effectively. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development to clarify the respective roles of the Central and Provincial Departments of Co-operative Development in relation to Co-operative Rural Banks, including responsibility for audits. She requested annual figures from 2015 onward for CRBs audited by each level of department and asked whether the Minister was aware of alleged large-scale financial frauds by CRB boards linked to improper auditing. She also sought details of measures to ensure proper annual audits and prevent such frauds. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing JJB AI summary Hon. T.B. Sarath said certain allocations had been made through direct intervention by former Ministers rather than routine official processes, and that a special committee has been appointed to review them and pursue legal action where necessary. He stated that the spaces would be restored to the public after the review. On the Pettah Floating Market issue, he undertook to inquire into the alleged tenderless allocation and report back to the House. Oral Question: Condominium Management Authority Objectives (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 12 September 2025 Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman raised concerns that common facilities and land reserved for residents in housing schemes, citing parking areas at Maligawatte flats, are allegedly being allocated to private use despite complaints. He argued that this contravenes condominium and housing laws and requested urgent action to restore such spaces to residents. He also questioned reports that the Pettah Floating Market may be handed over to an individual without a tender, despite an earlier Urban Development Authority redevelopment plan with Japanese cooperation, and asked whether the Deputy Minister was aware and whether approval was being sought. Oral Question: Condominium Management Authority Objectives (Q.3/2025) Read →