Former MPs instructed to return official residences by tomorrow

COLOMBO (News 1st): Former Members of Parliament (MPs) have been instructed to return their official residences by tomorrow.

The Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadheera said that 108 MPs were previously allocated official residences.

Currently, about 30 former MPs have handed over their residences.

She further highlighted that renovations are underway for approximately 70 of the 108 official residences.

Renovations is facilitated by Sri Lanka Air Force together with Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Army.

Secretary General Rohanadheera further emphasized that official residences for the newly elected MPs of the 10th Parliament will be allocated from December 03 onwards.

Although the process could legally begin the day after tomorrow, the timeline was adjusted due to the ongoing renovations.

She added that the inaugural session of the 10th Parliament will be held on November 21, with the next sitting scheduled for December 03.