Parliamentary business

1,193 debates and bills about parliamentary business

14 Jan 2019

Adjournment

Mr. Chan Chun Sing moved a motion to adjourn Parliament until 12.00 pm the next day.
The motion was presented as a formal resolution for the House to stand adjourned.
No other debate speeches were recorded, indicating the motion was likely procedural and uncontested.

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14 Jan 2019

Exempted Business

Mr. Chan Chun Sing moved a resolution to exempt the business on today's Order Paper from Standing Order No. 2.
The motion was brought before the House for debate to allow for the special exemption.
The debate focused on the procedural need to set aside Standing Order No. 2 for the day's scheduled business.

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20 Nov 2018

Adjournment

The motion to adjourn Parliament to a date to be fixed was moved by Mr Desmond Lee.
Parliament resolved to adjourn accordingly at 7.43 pm.
No other substantive business or debate was recorded before the adjournment.

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20 Nov 2018

Exempted Business

Mr Desmond Lee proposed exempting today's business from Standing Order No 2, allowing it to proceed without the usual procedural constraints.
The debate focused on the necessity and implications of granting this exemption for the scheduled business.
The proposal aimed to expedite parliamentary proceedings by bypassing standard standing order requirements.

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19 Nov 2018

Adjournment

The debate was about a motion to adjourn Parliament until 12:00 pm the next day.
Mr. Chan Chun Sing proposed the adjournment motion.
The motion was passed, and Parliament was adjourned at 6:45 pm.

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19 Nov 2018

Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill

The Minister for Health introduced the Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill to update the Infectious Diseases Act for the first reading.
The bill was read for the first time and scheduled for a second reading at the next parliamentary sitting.
The debate focused on formal legislative procedures for amending the Infectious Diseases Act.

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2 Oct 2018

Adjournment

The debate concerned the adjournment of Parliament to a date to be fixed.
Ms. Grace Fu Hai Yien proposed the motion for adjournment.
The motion was resolved and passed without further discussion.
Parliament was formally adjourned at 6:58 pm.
The adjournment was to a date that will be determined later.

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1 Oct 2018

Adjournment

Mr Desmond Lee proposed that Parliament stands adjourned to 12:30 pm tomorrow at its rising today.
The debate concerned the timing of the adjournment and the scheduling of the next sitting.
The motion reflected the need to balance legislative workload with parliamentary procedures.
The proposal aimed to ensure continuity and efficiency in parliamentary business.
The adjournment motion was set for consideration and decision by the House.

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1 Oct 2018

Exempted Business

The Leader of the House moved to exempt today's proceedings from Standing Order No 2.
The Deputy Speaker clarified this allows Parliament to continue sitting past the usual 7:00 pm interruption.
The motion applies to all business listed on today's Order Paper.
The exemption is specifically requested for the current sitting day.
This procedural move ensures uninterrupted debate on scheduled matters.

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1 Oct 2018

Administration of Oaths

The debate centered on the formal administration of the Oath of Allegiance to newly appointed Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) as required by parliamentary procedure.
A total of nine NMPs, including individuals like Mr Arasu Duraisamy and Ms Yip Pin Xiu, took and subscribed the oath or made an affirmation of allegiance.
The Speaker of Parliament formally welcomed the new NMPs and expressed anticipation for their contributions to the legislative process.

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1 Oct 2018

Nominated Members of Parliament

The Special Select Committee nominated nine individuals as Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs), who were appointed by the President for a two-and-a-half-year term starting 26 September 2018.
The newly appointed NMPs are present to take their oath or affirmation of allegiance as required by the Constitution.
The nominated members include professionals and academics such as Mr Arasu Duraisamy, Prof Lim Sun Sun, and Ms Yip Pin Xiu.

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10 Sep 2018

Adjournment

The debate centers on a motion to adjourn Parliament to a date to be fixed, as proposed by Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien.
The motion is routine and procedural, indicating the end of the current sitting without specifying a return date.
No substantive policy issues or speeches were recorded in this adjournment debate.

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10 Sep 2018

Nominated Members of Parliament

The Leader of the House thanked the nine Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) for their contributions as their terms end, highlighting their diverse backgrounds and representation of different citizen segments.
The NMP scheme, introduced in 1990, was commended for bringing a wider range of views to Parliament and enriching debates on issues like workplace harassment, economic adaptation, and social concerns.
NMPs were praised for both independent efforts and collaborative motions, such as the 2018 "Education for our Future" proposal, and for challenging the status quo respectfully.
The House expressed appreciation for the NMPs' commitment to putting Singapore and Singaporeans first, enhancing the robustness of parliamentary decision-making.

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10 Sep 2018

Income Tax (Amendment) Bill

The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill was introduced to amend the Income Tax Act, with the President’s recommendation signified and presented by the Second Minister for Finance.
The bill was read for the first time and scheduled for a second reading at the next sitting of Parliament.
The debate focused on the procedural steps for advancing the bill, including its printing and further parliamentary consideration.

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10 Sep 2018

Gas (Amendment) Bill

The Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Mr Chee Hong Tat, presented the Gas (Amendment) Bill to amend the Gas Act (Chapter 116A of the 2002 Revised Edition) on behalf of the Minister for Trade and Industry.
The Bill was read for the first time in Parliament and scheduled for a second reading at the next available Sitting, with instructions for it to be printed.
The debate centered on the procedural introduction and future parliamentary consideration of the amendment to the Gas Act, with no substantive policy details discussed in the provided excerpts.

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6 Aug 2018

Adjournment

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien moved a motion for Parliament to adjourn to a date to be fixed.
The motion signifies the end of the current sitting, with the next meeting date to be determined later.
No further debate or objections were recorded in the provided excerpt.

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11 Jul 2018

Adjournment

The Parliament formally resolved to adjourn to a date to be fixed, as proposed by Mr Sam Tan Chin Siong.
The motion was passed without any debate or objections from members.
The session concluded and Parliament was adjourned at 7.01 pm.
The adjournment sets the next sitting to be scheduled at a later date determined by the Clerk.
This procedural motion follows standard parliamentary practice to end a sitting without fixed business.

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11 Jul 2018

Extension of a Sitting

The Deputy Speaker proposed extending the day's sitting by up to 30 minutes beyond the interruption time under Standing Order No 2(5)(d).
Asst Prof Mahdev Mohan was acknowledged following the proposal.
The extension was proposed to allow additional time for parliamentary proceedings.
The motion aligns with existing parliamentary rules for managing sitting times.
No further debate or objections were recorded in the provided excerpt.

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10 Jul 2018

Adjournment

Mr Desmond Lee proposed that Parliament adjourn to 12:00 pm tomorrow.
The motion to adjourn was formally resolved.
Parliament was accordingly adjourned at 7:11 pm.

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10 Jul 2018

Extension of a Sitting

The Deputy Speaker noted that five hours had been spent on the debate and several clarifications were still needed, proposing a 30-minute extension beyond the usual interruption time under Standing Order No 2(5)(d).
The proposal was made to allow further discussion and clarification on the motion under debate.
The Deputy Speaker then called on Dr. Lee Bee Wah to speak, indicating the debate would continue under the extended time.

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