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5 Mar 2020

Estimates of Expenditure for the Financial Year 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021

The debate on the Estimates of Expenditure for the financial year 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 commenced under the Committee of Supply on its 5th allotted day, with Deputy Speaker Mr Charles Chong presiding.
The proceedings were formally initiated with the reading of the order for consideration, marking the start of the detailed review of the government's proposed expenditure for the fiscal year.
The session focused on the procedural aspects of the budget debate, with no substantive policy or expenditure allocations discussed in the initial speeches.

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4 Mar 2020

Adjournment

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien moved for Parliament to adjourn until 10.00 am the following day.
The motion was passed without debate.
Parliament was adjourned at 7.40 pm.

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4 Mar 2020

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

The Leader of the House sought and obtained consent to report progress and adjourn the session until tomorrow.
The Chairman formally resolved that progress be reported and leave be asked to sit again the following day.
The Committee of Supply reported progress on the Estimates of Expenditure for the 2020/2021 financial year.
The Deputy Speaker approved the motion to sit again tomorrow.

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4 Mar 2020

Extension of a Sitting

The Deputy Speaker proposed extending the day's Committee sitting by up to 30 minutes under Standing Order No 91(3)(d).
Mr Yee Chia Hsing was called to speak following the extension proposal.
The debate focused on the procedural motion to extend the sitting time.
No substantive policy issues were discussed in this brief exchange.

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3 Mar 2020

Adjournment

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien moved to adjourn Parliament until 10.00 am the next day.
The motion was passed without debate.
Parliament was adjourned at 7.41 pm.

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3 Mar 2020

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

The Leader of the House, Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien, sought consent to report progress and adjourn the sitting to the next day, which was granted by the Chairman.
A resolution was passed to report progress and seek leave to sit again the following day.
Ms Fu then formally reported that the Committee of Supply had made further progress on the Estimates of Expenditure for the 2020/2021 financial year and requested leave to resume the sitting tomorrow.
The Deputy Speaker acknowledged the report and confirmed the adjournment.

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3 Mar 2020

Extension of a Sitting

The Deputy Speaker proposed extending the Committee sitting by up to 30 minutes under Standing Order No 91(3)(d).
Ms Anthea Ong was called to speak following the proposal.
The debate focused on the procedural extension of the sitting time.
The extension was proposed to allow for continued discussion on the day's agenda.
No further objections or comments were recorded in the provided segment.

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2 Mar 2020

Adjournment

A motion to adjourn Parliament until 10:00 am the next day was moved by Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien.
The motion was passed without debate or objection.
Parliament was subsequently adjourned at 6:48 pm.

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2 Mar 2020

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

The Leader of the House sought and obtained consent to move that progress be reported and leave be asked to sit again the next day.
A formal resolution was passed, allowing the Committee of Supply to report progress and adjourn the debate.
Grace Fu Hai Yien formally reported that the Committee of Supply had made further progress on the 2020/2021 Estimates of Expenditure and requested leave to sit again.
The Deputy Speaker approved the request, concluding the session.

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28 Feb 2020

Adjournment

Parliament resolved to adjourn until Monday, 2 March 2020.
The motion was moved by Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien.
The session was adjourned at 7.18 pm.

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28 Feb 2020

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

The Leader of the House moved to report progress and request leave to sit again on March 2, 2020.
The Chairman consented, and the motion was resolved accordingly.
Grace Fu Hai Yien reported that the Committee of Supply had made progress on the 2020/2021 Estimates.
The Deputy Speaker acknowledged the report and granted leave for the next sitting.

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28 Feb 2020

Estimates of Expenditure of Singapore for the Financial Year 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021

The Chairman outlined procedures for debating the FY2020–2021 Estimates, including the application of guillotine times and strict adherence to speech limits.
A total of 531 amendments to the Estimates of Expenditure were submitted for consideration during the Committee of Supply.
The discussion began with Head U – Prime Minister's Office, with Mr Seah Kian Peng called to speak.

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28 Feb 2020

Commencement Time of Committee of Supply

The Speaker announced the immediate commencement of the Committee of Supply to debate the Estimates, following the completion of the Budget Statement debate.
A revised guillotine time of 4.50 pm was set for Head U – Prime Minister's Office, incorporating a tea break.
Members will be informed of updated conclusion times for subsequent Heads of Expenditure.

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27 Feb 2020

Adjournment

Parliament resolved to adjourn until 11.00 am the following day, as proposed by Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien.
The motion for adjournment was passed without any recorded debate or dissenting speeches.
The session was officially adjourned at 5.35 pm.

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27 Feb 2020

Adjournment of Debate

The Leader of the House, Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien, sought and obtained the Deputy Speaker's consent to move that the current debate be adjourned.
Parliament resolved to adjourn, and the Deputy Speaker confirmed the motion.
The Deputy Speaker asked for the day of resumption, to which Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien replied "Tomorrow."
The Deputy Speaker concluded the exchange with "So be it," confirming the adjournment until the next day.

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27 Feb 2020

Time Allocation for Committee of Supply

The Speaker announced the fixed times for concluding the consideration of expenditure heads in the Committee of Supply for FY2020/2021, under Standing Order 92.
The schedule accounts for reduced Question Time to 30 minutes and extended sitting times on allotted days, with sittings commencing at 10.30 am from 2 to 6 March.
"Guillotine" times have been set and notified to Members, who are also reminded to use slides and videos sparingly to maintain debate focus.

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26 Feb 2020

Adjournment

The Parliament debated a motion to adjourn until 12:00 noon on Thursday, 27 February 2020.
Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien proposed the adjournment motion.
The motion was passed and Parliament was adjourned at 7:24 pm.
No substantive policy or legislative matters were discussed during this session.
The adjournment followed standard parliamentary procedure without contention.

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26 Feb 2020

Adjournment of Debate

The Leader of the House, Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien, sought and received consent from the Deputy Speaker to adjourn the debate.
The motion to adjourn the debate was resolved and passed.
The Deputy Speaker inquired about the resumption date, and Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien confirmed it would be the following day.
The Deputy Speaker agreed to the resumption schedule, concluding the proceedings.

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26 Feb 2020

Extension of a sitting

The Deputy Speaker proposed extending today's sitting by up to 30 minutes under Standing Order No 2(5)(d).
Ms Anthea Ong was called to speak following the proposal.
The debate focused on the procedural extension of parliamentary time.
No substantive policy issues were discussed in this segment.

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26 Feb 2020

Supplementary Supply (FY 2019) Bill

The Supplementary Supply (FY 2019) Bill was introduced to meet additional expenditure for the financial year 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020, with the President's recommendation signified.
The bill was presented by the Second Minister for Finance on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, and was read for the first time.
The bill is scheduled for a second reading after the conclusion of proceedings on the Estimates of Expenditure for FY 2020/21 and will be printed.

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