The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip

¶ 01 Mr. Deputy Speaker, Opposition MPs have stated both inside and outside Parliament that those containers carried weapons. As the Government, we consider that a very serious statement. If weapons had indeed come, that would be a national security issue. Therefore, whether stated inside or outside, it is their duty, for public safety, to provide that information to the Police and the CID. Do not be afraid after making such statements; present the information, and do not hide behind Parliamentary Privilege. If a matter affects national security, the CID must summon and obtain the information. Therefore, do not be afraid; go and give the information, then investigations can proceed.