Career
Serving as Deputy Speaker Peries first became Speaker with the sudden death of Francis Molamure, who collapsed and died while presiding over the session. He was elected to the seat of Nattandiya. Peries attended Saint Joseph"s College, Colombo where he was a keen sportsman.
Peries was honoured with a knighthood in recognition of his service to his country.
The Sir Albert F. Peiris Sports Complex in Wennappuwa is named after him.
