Time Limit for Speeches

Debated in Parliament on 5 Feb 2013.

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Dr Ng Eng Hen requested and obtained consent to remove the time limit for Minister Grace Fu’s speech.
Mdm Speaker approved the request and sought general assent from hon Members.
Hon Members indicated assent, leading to a formal resolution exempting the speech from time restrictions.
The resolution specifically exempts Minister Grace Fu’s speech from Standing Order 48(8).

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The Leader of the House (Dr Ng Eng Hen)

Mdm Speaker, may I seek your consent and the general assent of Members present to move that the time limit be removed in respect of Minister Grace Fu's speech.

Mdm Speaker

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

Hon Members

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 Minister Grace Fu's speech." – [Dr Ng Eng Hen].

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Time Limit for Speeches

Debated in Parliament on 5 Feb 2013.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Dr Ng Eng Hen requested and obtained consent to remove the time limit for Minister Grace Fu’s speech.
Mdm Speaker approved the request and sought general assent from hon Members.
Hon Members indicated assent, leading to a formal resolution exempting the speech from time restrictions.
The resolution specifically exempts Minister Grace Fu’s speech from Standing Order 48(8).

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

No questions identified

This could be because the debate type doesn't typically include questions, or it hasn't been processed yet.

Full Transcript

The Leader of the House (Dr Ng Eng Hen)

Mdm Speaker, may I seek your consent and the general assent of Members present to move that the time limit be removed in respect of Minister Grace Fu's speech.

Mdm Speaker

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

Hon Members

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 Minister Grace Fu's speech." – [Dr Ng Eng Hen].

Time Limit for Speeches

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The Leader of the House (Dr Ng Eng Hen)

Mdm Speaker

Hon Members

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Time Limit for Speeches

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Questions Identified

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The Leader of the House (Dr Ng Eng Hen)

Mdm Speaker

Hon Members

Summary

Questions Identified