PM and Duminda granted leave

5 December 2012 05:11 am Views - 4234

Parliament today approved three months leave for Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne and UPFA MP Duminda Silva with effect from December 22.

Parliament has approved leave for MP Duminda Silva continuously since he is seeking treatment for his injuries at a hospital in Singapore.  An MP should obtain parliamentary approval to be absent for more than three months. In case, such approval is not granted, an MP will lose his seat after the lapse of three months.

Last week, the Prime Minister returned to the Country from a US hospital.