Public Works Department maintenance staff inspected the roof of the Parliament building today, to trace the source of leaks during heavy rain yesterday.

NONEA team went up to the top floor, trailed by press photographers who soon faced objections.

The staff told them that they were not allowed to be in that part of the building, and should remain in the lobby and chambers of the House.

Those who had taken photographs were instructed to delete these on their DSLR cameras and to leave the area immediately.

However, the photographers managed to restore the photos later.

The MPs’ lounge has been closed for repairs and the parliamentarians are currently using the Senators’ lounge.

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