Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- A decision has been taken to appoint a committee to provide recommendations to enhance the safety of food and beverages in Parliament.

The decision was taken by the House Committee which convened under the patronage of Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.

At the request of the Speaker, a team of Public Health Inspectors led by the Medical Officer of Health, Battaramulla, conducted inspections last April of the kitchens and other locations within the Parliamentary premises related to the preparation of food and beverages.

Accordingly, the Public Health Inspectors submitted to the House Committee a detailed report inclusive of their observations, the Department of Communication of Parliament said.

Expressing his views...