Special committee in search of harassers at Parliament complex
A three-member committee has been appointed by the Secretary General of the Parliament – Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera, to conduct look into alleged cases of harassment and abuse of certain staff in the Housekeeping Department of the Parliament.
The committee is led by Director of Parliament (Administration) – Ms. G. Thachchana and also includes Editor of Hansard – Ms. C.N.L. De Silva and Assistant Director (Administration) Ms. Indira Dissanayake.
According to a circular issued by the Acting Secretary General of the Parliament – Mr. Hansa Abeyratne, any staff members of the Parliament can provide relevant information to the committee by meeting them in person, or by e-mail or telephone.In addition, they are also able to approach the Secretary General or Assistant Secretary General of the Parliament, the circular says, assuring that the confidentiality of the informants’ identity and details provided, will be completely preserved.