It was a decision taken by UNP-Dy Speaker

30 November 2012 09:59 am

In response to the privilege issues raised some UNP MPs regarding a directive to their personal security officers barring them from carrying personal weapons tomorrow, Deputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody said that it was a decision taken by the UNP convention organizing committee.

“UNP MPs and their security officers would be barred from carrying their personal weapons to the party convention and its precincts in Sirikotha tomorrow,” Mr. Weerakkody said adding that “it was a decision taken by the UNP convention organizing committee and was outside the ambit of Parliament.”