Parliamentary business

1,193 debates and bills about parliamentary business

3 Oct 2017

Adjournment

The resolution was proposed by Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien to adjourn Parliament to a date to be fixed.
The motion was formally tabled and served as the procedural business for the day.
The debate concluded with the passage of the adjournment motion.

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3 Oct 2017

Extension of a Sitting

The Deputy Speaker proposed to extend the day's sitting by up to 30 minutes beyond the interruption time, citing Standing Order No 2(5)(d).
The proposal was formally announced during the parliamentary session to allow for additional debate time.
The extension was within the procedural limits set by the standing orders.

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3 Oct 2017

Time Limit for Minister's Speech

The Government Whip, Mr Chan Chun Sing, sought consent to exempt Minister K Shanmugam's speech from the time limit under Standing Order 48(8).
The Speaker granted consent and asked for general assent from Members, which was indicated.
The motion was put to the question and agreed to, resolving to remove the time limit for the Minister's speech.

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2 Oct 2017

Adjournment

Mr. Chan Chun Sing moved a motion for Parliament to adjourn its sitting today and resume at 12:30 pm the following day.
The debate on the adjournment motion was the sole item discussed, focusing on the procedural timing of the next sitting.
No substantive policy issues or other parliamentary business were debated during this session.

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2 Oct 2017

Public Petitions Committee

The Speaker announced the nomination of Mr Desmond Lee as a Member of the Public Petitions Committee.
Mr Desmond Lee will fill a vacancy that has arisen in the Committee.
The nomination was made on 12 September 2017 under Standing Order No 102.

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11 Sep 2017

Adjournment

The motion to adjourn Parliament to a date to be fixed was proposed by Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien.
No other speakers or substantive debate points were recorded in the submitted text.
The motion appears to be a standard procedural motion for adjournment.

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11 Sep 2017

Extension of a Sitting

The Speaker proposed extending the sitting by up to 30 minutes under Standing Order No 2(5)(d)
The extension was intended to continue the debate beyond the scheduled interruption
No other speakers or arguments were recorded in the provided text

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11 Sep 2017

Property Tax (Amendment) Bill

The Senior Minister of State for Finance introduced the Property Tax (Amendment) Bill to amend the Property Tax Act.
The bill was presented on behalf of the Minister for Finance and received its first reading in Parliament.
The bill was scheduled for its second reading at the next available sitting of Parliament.
The proceedings included instructions for the bill to be printed following its first reading.

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11 Sep 2017

Election of Speaker

The Parliament unanimously congratulated Tan Chuan-Jin on his election as the 10th Speaker, praising his impartiality, experience, and people-centric qualities.
Members paid tribute to outgoing Speaker Halimah Yacob for her fair leadership and historic role as the first female Speaker, highlighting her handling of major debates and reforms.
The debate also addressed public perceptions of the Speaker's role, with some members challenging the notion that the appointment was a "demotion" and emphasizing the importance of service over status.
Tan Chuan-Jin outlined his vision for Parliament as a trustworthy institution for robust debate, committing to uphold its dignity and facilitate constructive discussions in a complex information age.

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11 Sep 2017

Election of Speaker

The Leader of the House proposed Mr Tan Chuan-Jin as Speaker.
Seah Kian Peng supported the proposal.
Mr Tan Chuan-Jin was declared duly elected as Speaker.
Mr Speaker assumed the Chair, and the Mace was placed on the Table.

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11 Sep 2017

Resignation of Speaker

The Clerk of Parliament announced that Mdm Halimah Yacob resigned as Speaker of Parliament and as Member of Parliament for Marsiling-Yew Tee on 7 August 2017.
Her seat and the Speaker’s office became vacant on the same day under Articles 46(2) and 40(4) of the Constitution.
Parliament must now elect a new Speaker to fill the vacant office.

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1 Aug 2017

Adjournment

Mr. Chan Chun Sing moved a motion for Parliament to adjourn until a date to be fixed.
The motion was presented as a procedural resolution at the rising of the sitting.
No other speakers or substantive debate were recorded in this adjournment motion.

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1 Aug 2017

Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill

The Professional Engineers (Amendment) Bill was presented by the Second Minister for National Development, Mr Desmond Lee, to amend the Professional Engineers Act.
The Bill was read for the first time and scheduled for a second reading in the next available Parliament sitting.
The debate focused on the procedural introduction of the Bill, with no substantive amendments discussed in the provided excerpts.

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1 Aug 2017

Wi-Fi in the Chamber

The Speaker announced the introduction of Wi-Fi in the Chamber to extend the existing facility from other parts of the House since 2008, responding to Member feedback for faster access to parliamentary materials.
The new Wi-Fi aims to enable Members to work digitally and seamlessly with electronic devices during proceedings, with technical guidance to be provided for access.
The Speaker emphasized the need for Members to use electronic devices discreetly and respectfully to maintain decorum during parliamentary sessions.

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4 Jul 2017

Adjournment

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien moved the motion for Parliament to adjourn to a date to be fixed.
The motion was passed, and the session was adjourned at 5.53 pm.
No substantive debate occurred beyond the procedural adjournment.

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4 Jul 2017

Time Limit for Minister's Speech

The Government Whip, Mr Chan Chun Sing, sought consent to exempt the current debate from Standing Order 48(8) to remove time limits for the Deputy Prime Minister and Prime Minister's speeches.
The Speaker gave consent and confirmed general assent from Members present.
A resolution was passed to exempt the proceedings from the time limit for the specified ministers' speeches.

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3 Jul 2017

Adjournment

The motion "That Parliament do now adjourn" was proposed.
The motion was put to a vote and passed.
Parliament was adjourned at 7:11 pm.

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3 Jul 2017

Adjournment of Debate

Deputy Speaker called for the Whip to begin the adjournment process.
Government Whip Chan Chun Sing moved to adjourn the debate, and the motion was agreed to and resolved.
Deputy Speaker inquired about the resumption date, to which Chan Chun Sing replied, "Tomorrow."
Deputy Speaker confirmed the adjournment and the resumption date.

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3 Jul 2017

Extension of a Sitting

The Deputy Speaker proposed extending the current sitting by 30 minutes using Standing Order No 2(5)(d).
The extension aims to continue the day's parliamentary business beyond the scheduled interruption.
No objections or further debate were recorded on the extension proposal.

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3 Jul 2017

Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Bill

The Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Bill was introduced by the Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs to amend the Administration of Muslim Law Act.
The bill was presented, read for the first time, and scheduled for a second reading at the next parliamentary sitting.
The debate focused on procedural formalities, with the bill's printing ordered as part of standard legislative process.

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