Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law
2026-02-17
The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra concluded her speech by asserting that parliamentary members earn respect through winning public trust rather than through entitlements such as pensions. She framed this as the fundamental challenge for members of parliament and called on her colleagues to pursue that standard.
I will conclude, Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees. A Member is not derided because there is no pension; they must win the people’s trust. That is the struggle. Let us do that, and we will be respected. With that reminder, I conclude. Thank you for the time, Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees.