Strictures on overseas travel by Ministers, Govt. MPs during Parliament days

The Government has decided to restrict the overseas travel of Ministers, State Ministers and other Government-linked MPs during Parliament session days and the upcoming Budget 2023 debate.

The proposal to this effect submitted by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in his capacity as the Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government Minister was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday. 

It added that Government Ministers and MPs will be permitted to travel overseas during Parliament sittings and the budget debate, only in case of urgent medical needs or very urgent work of the Government.