Speaker wants all MPs to follow health guidelines

Speaker of Parliament  Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has directed all Members of Parliament to adhere with the Health Guidelines issued by the Health Authorities in light of the prevailing COVID -19 situation within the country.

 

The directive came following observations that some of the members were failing to adhere to the guidelines. The  Speaker also urged all Members of Parliament to follow the health guidelines even when working outside Parliament as well.

 

His announcement said: “Special attention was given to the current COVID 19 situations within the country at the Committee on Parliamentary Business held on the 30th of April.

 

Accordingly, I request all Members of Parliament to support and adhere to the Health Guidelines issued by the Health Authorities, inclusive of wearing masks, washing and sanitizing of hands, and maintaining social distance when attending and being present in Parliament as well as when acting outside Parliament.

 

I strongly emphasize the need for all those who come to Parliament, including the staff of Parliament, other affiliated staff, Parliament journalists, and security personnel, to adhere to these health guidelines when visiting and while being present within the premises of Parliament.