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 August 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that he could respond within two days on matters falling under the Ministry of Public Security. He clarified that the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption is an independent body and not under his Ministry, while indicating he could address related complaints made to the Police or CID if details are provided. Question by Private Notice: Tellippallai Base Hospital Financial Irregularities Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Physician) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Physician) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Standing Order 27(2) question alleging financial irregularities at the Tellippallai Base Hospital oncology unit, including the use of private bank accounts for public donations and a Rs. 30 million building contract allegedly entered into without due approval. He said complaints had been made to CIABOC and other authorities but no arrests or action had followed. He asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs whether CIABOC would investigate the alleged misappropriation, why no action had been taken against the doctors and officials named, and whether the Government would now examine the bank accounts and contract and institute legal proceedings. Question by Private Notice: Tellippallai Base Hospital Financial Irregularities Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Asked whether the company in question is still buying and selling land in a manner that defrauds the public. She further sought clarification on whether investigations have been initiated and whether regulatory or prohibitory action will be taken if required. Oral Question: Park Properties Fraud Investigation (Q.7/1081/2025) Read →
- 19 August 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The question sought an update from the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs on the progress of investigations into alleged financial frauds involving Park Properties (Pvt.) Limited. It requested information on the current status of the inquiry and any action being taken by the relevant authorities. Oral Question: Park Properties Fraud Investigation (Q.7/1081/2025) Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman said a challenge raised six months earlier remained unaddressed and questioned the Government’s claims on transparency. He cited the failure to appoint the Chairperson of the Right to Information Commission and alleged that requests under the Right to Information Act were not being answered, arguing that the Government had abandoned transparency. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahman demanded that the Government table the report and full details on the release of 309 containers, questioning why 150 red-labelled containers and six salt containers allegedly loaded after the Gazette deadline were released while others remained held at the port. He alleged preferential treatment linked to persons close to the President or Ministers, tabled a list of 68 container numbers, and connected the issue to concerns over a rejected wind power tender later awarded to a presidential associate. He also called for investigations into the VFS and passport deals, noting that a promised forensic audit had not been carried out after nine months. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera stated that the relevant person had admitted to lying. No further context, policy position, or proposal was provided in the excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman argued that the President’s current economic positions contradict the stance he took while in Opposition. He said the President and his party had moved away from socialist and closed-economy policies associated with Rohana Wijeweera and accepted an open economy, which he characterized as aligning with his side’s position. He demanded that the Government acknowledge this shift truthfully and not mislead the public. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman opened with greetings to Zahira College and Hameed Al Husseinie College ahead of their “Big Match,” emphasizing its significance for tradition, sportsmanship and unity among two longstanding Muslim schools. He then responded to the President’s address, noting that it went beyond economic matters into political issues such as rule of law, corruption and economic liberalization, and questioned the consistency between the President’s current positions and those he had held previously in Opposition. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy questioned whether alleged rackets in the health sector are continuing despite action against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and officials, citing NMRA pricing and registration practices that he said disadvantage local manufacturers compared with Indian imports, including the example of Clindamycin injections. He demanded explanations from NMRA Chairman Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama and asked why officials associated with previous arrangements remain in place. He also criticized the Government’s position on casinos, questioning the increase in licensed casinos, reduced licence fees, and the operation of “City of Dreams Sri Lanka,” and called for the President to explain the policy shift. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof criticized Government Members for speaking as though they were still in Opposition despite having been in office for nine months after promising rapid change during the elections. He argued that those now accusing the Opposition of obstruction had themselves organized protests and used trade unions while in Opposition, and urged the Government to govern responsibly rather than blame the Opposition. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar said the Government inherited a debt-defaulting and dysfunctional economy, with impaired banking, import, construction and capital project activity, and argued that it has since restored a measure of stability. He rejected Opposition criticism, linking it to accountability efforts over past corruption and mismanagement. He highlighted the continuing poverty and underdevelopment in the North after the war and the long-term marginalization of the plantation community, stating that the Government would prioritize economic stabilization, targeted subsidies, relief, livelihood improvements and development programmes for these communities. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB AI summary Kabir Hashim criticised the President’s claim of an Opposition conspiracy, arguing that conflicting statements within the Government over economic data indicated internal disunity rather than external destabilisation. He said the Opposition was not seeking to topple the Government but was ready to govern if the Government failed. He welcomed the reduction of US tariffs to 20 per cent and credited a joint effort by the Government, officials, the Ambassador, the private sector and the Opposition, while calling on the Government to disclose any conditions attached to the agreement and referencing India’s firm stance on sovereign interests. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Dr. Harsha de Silva criticised the President’s economic and infrastructure agenda, arguing that the Government’s claims of changing IMF conditions were inaccurate and that it had inherited an improving economy rather than a collapsed one. He said IMF fiscal limits and the need for structural reforms constrained further borrowing, questioned slow capital expenditure implementation, and objected to Electricity Act amendments requiring full State ownership of CEB assets, arguing this would hinder private equity investment in transmission. He also sought clarification on the Sahasdanavi power purchase agreement pricing and raised concerns over procurement choices in the India-linked UDI/e-NIC project, urging consistent scrutiny of corruption and policy costs. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara questioned the President’s claims of economic growth and stability, arguing that if revenues have improved the Government should provide promised relief, including reductions in electricity tariffs and removal of VAT on children’s books and essentials. He raised concerns over alleged illegal release of 300 containers and urged action against those responsible, while also disputing claims about rupee stability in the context of wider currency movements. He focused extensively on the sugar industry, stating that imports, taxes on local production, lack of fertilizer, unsold stocks, depressed ethanol prices, and failing machinery are undermining domestic producers in areas such as Moneragala, and called for tax reductions and measures to protect local cane farmers and mills. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Dilith Jayaweera SB AI summary Dilith Jayaweera criticized the Government’s economic narrative, arguing that official statistics obscure the hardships faced by the poor, particularly through indirect taxation such as VAT on items including schoolbooks. He questioned the low execution of the capital budget, saying only Rs. 337 billion of Rs. 1.410 trillion had been spent so far, and linked this to GDP performance. He also called for clarity on IMF-related policy commitments and whether duty-free imports of US vehicles are permitted, while urging the Government to move beyond anti-corruption rhetoric and past-blaming. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka questioned inconsistent government statements on the “space suit/rocket” matter, emphasizing that both the Prime Minister and Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe had said no State funds were spent but had cited differing revenue figures, which he demanded be clarified. He also criticized Minister Samarasinghe for disputing information supplied through the Finance Ministry and argued that the government had previously dismissed investment-related claims. He further contended that economic indicators had worsened since the current government assumed office, citing growth, reserves, agriculture, industry, interest rates, and imports. He alleged inaction and selective investigation regarding the container fraud issue, calling for proper inquiries through institutions such as the Bribery Commission rather than delayed processes or commissions. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake said the Government’s capital expenditure was far below the Budget allocation of Rs. 1,420 billion, with only about Rs. 310 billion spent, and argued that growth depends on prioritizing capital outlays over recurrent spending. He called for disciplined use of public assets, including official residences, to avoid unnecessary costs. He also urged the Government not to directly run businesses, suggesting that capable operators manage factories such as Sevanagala, Pelwatte and Hingurana while the State benefits through taxes and broader economic gains. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe rejected claims that the President had spoken without data, saying the government had presented economic statistics and made progress in recent months. He clarified that BOI figures on SupremeSAT showed total revenue of Rs. 342.8 million, not the much larger amounts circulated in media, and called for corrections. He questioned discrepancies in SupremeSAT’s records, including a Rs. 12.104 billion satellite asset and related liability that later disappeared from accounts, and asked who financed the project. He said the government would investigate the satellite matter, alleged land transactions, and other suspected misuse of public funds through due process. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →
- 7 August 2025 The Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka AI summary Anura Kumara Dissanayaka affirmed the right of political actors to organize meetings, speak to the public and build movements, but warned that the Government would act against any alleged conspiracies, underworld activity or attempts to create anarchy. He cited the seizure of a T-56 weapon in Kiribathgoda and the discovery of 80 hand grenades in Vavuniya, saying investigations were ongoing and that new laws would be introduced if existing laws were insufficient. He rejected claims that the arrest of the Navy Commander was based on LTTE testimony, stating it followed a court order, and cautioned against spreading conspiracy theories, including remarks about the Cardinal and the Easter Sunday attacks. He said the Government’s priority was reconciliation and economic rebuilding, invited constructive proposals from the Opposition, and stated that political criticism would not be obstructed. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Read →