British High Commission refutes rumours

[November 6, 2003 - 10.00 GMT]

The British High Commission, Colombo, today rejected reports that the British government had advised Britons against travel to Sri Lanka.

“We have only been making factual updates to its Travel Advice with the recent development of events in the country”, a communiqué said.

Earlier today David Morgan, Chairman of England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that the England tour to Sri Lanka would go on as scheduled in November.

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Last Updated Date: November 6, 2003  -10.00 GMT.