Ministers Gayantha Karunathillake and Rajitha Senaratne yesterday justified the purchase of more good vehicles for various Ministry’s saying that their work entailed a lot of travelling.
Responding to questions at the weekly Cabinet Press Briefing in Colombo, they claimed that there was a shortage of vehicles at government institutions and that was the reason for more funds being allocated to buy new cars.
Responding to questions at the weekly Cabinet Press Briefing in Colombo, they claimed that there was a shortage of vehicles at government institutions and that was the reason for more funds being allocated to buy new cars.
" We, have a lot of work to do and travel to many remote areas.You need powerful engines to climb hilly terrain", they added.
The Ministers said that all purchases were done in a proper manner devoid of commissions and with parliamentary approval.
