With reference to a letter, circulating on social media requesting an iPhone and a Tab for the use of State Minister of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research & Innovation Dr.Seetha Arambepola from the ministry, her office yesterday clarified that those were the items that have not been given to the minister so far.

“It is being misinterpreted and shared on social media and I condemn it with the utmost disgust,” her media secretary said in a statement.

“All relevant items should be returned when a Minister leaves his or her office. Those goods will be handed over to the new Minister for the use and those goods should be obtained legally. Items that have not been delivered so far have been requested through the particular letter that is being circulated in the social media” her office said.