Time Limit for Minister's Speech

Debated in Parliament on 13 Feb 2015.

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Dr Ng Eng Hen, Leader of the House, sought consent to remove the time limit for Minister Heng Swee Keat's speech under Standing Order 48(8).
Mdm Speaker gave consent and asked the House for general assent, which was indicated by Members.
The motion was put to a question and agreed to, resolving to exempt Minister Heng's speech from the time limit.

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The Leader of the House (Dr Ng Eng Hen)

Speaker, may I seek your consent and the general assent of Members here to move that the time limit in respect of Standing Order 48(8) be removed in respect of Minister Heng Swee Keat's speech?

Mdm Speaker

I give my consent. Does the Leader of the House have the general assent of hon Members present to so move?

Hon Members indicated assent.

With the consent of Mdm Speaker and the general assent of Members present, question put and agreed to.

Resolved, that the proceedings on the item under discussion be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order 48(8) in respect of the Minister's speech. – [Dr Ng Eng Hen]

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Time Limit for Minister's Speech

Debated in Parliament on 13 Feb 2015.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Dr Ng Eng Hen, Leader of the House, sought consent to remove the time limit for Minister Heng Swee Keat's speech under Standing Order 48(8).
Mdm Speaker gave consent and asked the House for general assent, which was indicated by Members.
The motion was put to a question and agreed to, resolving to exempt Minister Heng's speech from the time limit.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

No questions identified

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Full Transcript

The Leader of the House (Dr Ng Eng Hen)

Speaker, may I seek your consent and the general assent of Members here to move that the time limit in respect of Standing Order 48(8) be removed in respect of Minister Heng Swee Keat's speech?

Mdm Speaker

I give my consent. Does the Leader of the House have the general assent of hon Members present to so move?

Hon Members indicated assent.

With the consent of Mdm Speaker and the general assent of Members present, question put and agreed to.

Resolved, that the proceedings on the item under discussion be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order 48(8) in respect of the Minister's speech. – [Dr Ng Eng Hen]

Page: 56

Time Limit for Minister's Speech

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The Leader of the House (Dr Ng Eng Hen)

Mdm Speaker

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Time Limit for Minister's Speech

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The Leader of the House (Dr Ng Eng Hen)

Mdm Speaker

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