With the relocation of the Parliament of Sri Lanka in a sprawling new building complex in Sri Jayawardanapura, Kotte in 1982, the Catering and Housekeeping Department was established as its newest department under the technical and professional expertise and consultation of internationally recognized premier five-star hotel Lanka Oberoi. Subsequently the Department was absorbed in to the staff of the Hon. Speaker of the Parliament.   The Department which comes under the purview of the Director Operations plays an important and prominent role in the day to day operations of the Parliament and has four major subdivisions i.e. kitchen, restaurant, housekeeping and accounts.