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6 Apr 2016

Estimates of Expenditure for the Financial Year 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017

The Chairman outlined the process for reviewing the FY2016–2017 expenditure estimates, noting 499 amendments and strict time limits for speeches.
The debate began with the Ministry of Home Affairs, starting with an address by Mr Christopher de Souza.
The session operated under Committee of Supply rules with a guillotine mechanism to manage discussion times.

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6 Apr 2016

Commencement Time of Committee of Supply

Mdm Speaker announced the immediate commencement of the Committee of Supply after the Budget Statement debate.
The start time was revised from the original schedule, triggering a new "guillotine" time for Head P – Ministry of Home Affairs.
Hon Members will be notified of revised conclusion times for the subsequent Heads of Expenditure due to the change.

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6 Apr 2016

Proceedings on Estimates of Expenditure for FY2016/2017

The Parliament debated the allocation of time to review the expenditure estimates for the financial year 2016/2017.
Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien proposed that proceedings be conducted until 8:00 pm on the scheduled days.
The motion was focused on the procedural timeline for the Committee of Supply’s review of the budget.
The debate was strictly on the scheduling and duration of the estimate discussions, not the specific budget items.

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5 Apr 2016

Adjournment

The motion to adjourn Parliament was put forward by Mr Chan Chun Sing.
The motion was passed, leading to the adjournment of the session.
The sitting was formally closed at 6.45 pm.

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5 Apr 2016

Adjournment of Debate

The Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat, sought and received consent from the Deputy Speaker to move that the debate be adjourned.
The motion to adjourn the debate was formally resolved and passed.
The Deputy Speaker asked for the resumption date, and Mr Heng Swee Keat confirmed it would be the next day.
The Deputy Speaker agreed to the proposed resumption date.
The debate was thus adjourned until the following day.

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5 Apr 2016

Time Allocation for Committee of Supply

The Speaker announced the fixed times for concluding the Committee of Supply debates for FY 2016/2017, taking into account reduced Question Time and extended sittings.
Sittings from 7 to 14 April will start at 11:30 am, with the schedule subject to House approval and "guillotine" times communicated to Members.
The measures aim to streamline the debate process while ensuring proper consideration of expenditure heads in the Estimates.

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4 Apr 2016

Adjournment

Parliament debated a motion to adjourn.
Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien moved the resolution for adjournment.
The motion was passed, and Parliament adjourned at 6.49 pm.

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4 Apr 2016

Adjournment of Debate

The Minister for Finance requested to adjourn the debate.
The Deputy Speaker consented and formally resolved the adjournment.
The Deputy Speaker asked for the date of resumption, to which Mr Heng Swee Keat replied "Tomorrow."
The Deputy Speaker confirmed the resumption will be on the next day.

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4 Apr 2016

Supply Bill

The Supply Bill authorizes the issuance of funds from the Consolidated and Development Funds to cover government spending for the 2016-2017 financial year.
It was presented by Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat and recommended by the President, following standard parliamentary procedure.
The bill's second reading is scheduled after the conclusion of the Estimates of Expenditure debates, with the text to be formally printed.

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24 Mar 2016

Adjournment

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien moved a motion for Parliament to adjourn until Monday, 4 April 2016.
The motion was resolved and passed without further debate.
Parliament was adjourned at 5.27 pm.

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24 Mar 2016

Administration of Oaths

Nine Nominated Members of Parliament, including Mr Azmoon Ahmad and Ms Chia Yong Yong, took and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance in Parliament.
Mdm Speaker welcomed the new Nominated Members and expressed anticipation for their contributions to parliamentary proceedings.
The formal oath-taking process was conducted as part of the parliamentary session's commencement.

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24 Mar 2016

Nominated Members of Parliament

The Special Select Committee nominated nine individuals to the President for appointment as Nominated Members of Parliament.
The President appointed the nine nominees for a two-and-a-half-year term effective from 22 March 2016.
The newly appointed Nominated Members of Parliament are present to take their oath of allegiance and assume their seats.

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24 Mar 2016

Estimates Committee

Mdm Speaker announced the nomination of Mr Christopher de Souza to the Estimates Committee under Standing Order No 102 to fill a vacancy.
The nomination was made on 18 March 2016, as part of the committee's standard procedures.
This action aims to ensure the Estimates Committee remains fully constituted for its functions.

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14 Mar 2016

Adjournment

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien moved a motion to adjourn Parliament until Thursday, 24 March 2016.
The motion was tabled for Parliament's consideration at its rising.
The debate centered on the procedural adjournment of the session.

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14 Mar 2016

Resignation of Mr David Ong, Member for Bukit Batok

Mdm Speaker announced the immediate resignation of Mr David Ong as MP for Bukit Batok on 12 March 2016, citing a letter received that day.
The vacancy of the seat was confirmed in accordance with Article 46, clause (2)(c) of the Constitution.
The debate then shifted to Questions for Oral Answer, with Miss Cheryl Chan called to speak.

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1 Mar 2016

Adjournment

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien proposed that Parliament adjourn its sitting until Monday, 14 March 2016.
The proposal was formally submitted as a motion to be resolved by the House.
The debate pertained solely to the scheduling of the next parliamentary session.

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1 Mar 2016

Rearrangement of Business

The Leader of the House proposed rearranging the day's agenda to move ministerial statements after Item 2.
The proposal was formally put to a vote and accepted by the House.
The rearrangement was formally resolved and recorded as a decision of Parliament.

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29 Feb 2016

Extension of a Sitting

The Deputy Speaker proposed extending the sitting by up to 30 minutes under Standing Order No. 2(5)(d).
The motion was formally moved to extend the sitting beyond the usual interruption time.
No other speakers or arguments were recorded in the debate.

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29 Feb 2016

Rearrangement of Business

The Leader of the House proposed to reschedule the Ministerial Statements for later in the parliamentary session, specifically after Item 8 of the Orders of the Day.
The motion was formally put to the house and was agreed to without objection.
The resolution was passed to rearrange the business of the house as proposed, moving the statements to a later point in the day's agenda.

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29 Feb 2016

Administration of Oath

Mdm Speaker announced the filling of a vacant NCMP seat following a House resolution, with the Returning Officer declaring Assoc Prof Daniel Goh Pei Siong as the new NCMP.
The declaration was gazetted on 4 February 2016, and Assoc Prof Daniel Goh was invited to come forward to take his seat.
Assoc Prof Daniel Goh Pei Siong then took and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as a Non-Constituency Member of Parliament.
After the oath was administered, Mdm Speaker moved to the next agenda item, calling for Questions for Oral Answer.

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