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10 Mar 2015

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

Khaw Boon Wan moved to report progress and resume the Committee of Supply the next day, which was approved by the Chairman.
The Deputy Speaker took over the chair as the Committee reported further progress on the 2015/2016 Estimates.
The session concluded with leave granted to sit again the following day.

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10 Mar 2015

Committee of Supply – Head F (Parliament)

Pritam Singh proposed reducing the budget for Head F by $100 to advocate for more Bills to be referred to Select Committees for deeper public scrutiny and engagement, citing past examples and the need for greater parliamentary involvement in legislation.
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen responded that the government already conducts extensive public consultations and parliamentary scrutiny, with Select Committees used selectively for complex issues, and provided examples of Bills that underwent such processes.
Singh withdrew the amendment after noting the government’s commitment to public awareness of Parliament’s role, expressing hope for more Select Committees in the future to enhance legislative debate and public support.

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9 Mar 2015

Adjournment

Dr Ng Eng Hen moved a resolution for Parliament to adjourn.
The motion was passed without debate or objection.
Parliament was adjourned at 7:40 pm.
The proceedings were recorded on page 169.

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9 Mar 2015

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

The Minister for Communications and Information moved to report progress and adjourn the Committee of Supply until the next day.
The Chairman approved the motion, and the Deputy Speaker assumed the chair of the House.
The Minister formally reported that the Committee had made further progress on the Estimates of Expenditure for the 2015/2016 financial year and requested leave to sit again the following day.

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9 Mar 2015

Estimates of Expenditure for the Financial Year 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016

The Parliament convened to consider the Estimates of Expenditure for the financial year 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016 on the 3rd Allotted Day in the Committee of Supply.
The Speaker chaired the proceedings and guided the Committee through the formal order for consideration of the budget estimates.
The debate focused on the examination and approval of government spending plans for the specified financial year.
No substantive policy speeches were presented in the provided excerpt, as the session began with procedural formalities.
The discussions were confined to the procedural aspects of the Committee of Supply process for the budget estimates.

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6 Mar 2015

Adjournment

The Speaker proposed an adjournment of Parliament to Monday, 9 March 2015.
The motion was put to the House by Mr Gan Kim Yong.
Parliament voted to approve the adjournment.
The session was concluded at 7.50 pm.

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6 Mar 2015

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

Mr Lim Hng Kiang sought and received consent to move that progress be reported and to adjourn the session until Monday, 9 March 2015.
The Chairman resolved that progress be reported and leave be asked to sit again on the specified date.
Mr Lim Hng Kiang formally reported that the Committee of Supply had made further progress on the 2015/2016 Estimates.
The Deputy Speaker acknowledged the report, and the session was adjourned.

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5 Mar 2015

Adjournment

The debate centered on a motion to adjourn Parliament, introduced by Dr. Ng Eng Hen.
A single resolution was presented and immediately adopted without further discussion.
The session concluded promptly at 7:15 pm following the adoption of the adjournment motion.
The proceedings were recorded on page 149 of the parliamentary records.
No other matters were debated before the formal adjournment of the House.

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5 Mar 2015

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

The Deputy Prime Minister requested to report progress on the Committee of Supply and seek leave to sit again the next day.
The Chairman consented, and the House resolved to report progress and adjourn the session.
The Deputy Prime Minister formally reported that the Committee had made progress on the Estimates of Expenditure for the 2015/2016 financial year.
The Speaker acknowledged the report and confirmed the adjournment until the following day.

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5 Mar 2015

Estimates of Expenditure for the Financial Year 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016

The Chairman outlined the procedure for considering the Estimates of Expenditure for FY2015–2016, noting 466 amendments and strict time limits for discussions.
The debate began with Head N (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), with Mr Sitoh Yih Pin as the first speaker under the Committee of Supply.
The session emphasized adherence to guillotine timings due to extended sitting hours and reduced Question Time.

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5 Mar 2015

Commencement Time of Committee of Supply

Mdm Speaker announced the immediate commencement of the Committee of Supply to debate the Estimates following the completion of the Budget Statement debate.
The "guillotine" time for Head N – Ministry of Foreign Affairs was revised to 5.25 pm today.
Members will be notified of the revised conclusion times for subsequent Heads of Expenditure.
The revised "guillotine" times will be documented in the Official Report and the Notice Paper.

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5 Mar 2015

Proceedings on Estimates of Expenditure for FY2015/2016

The debate focused on the procedural motion to govern the timeline for reviewing the Estimates of Expenditure for the 2015/2016 financial year.
Dr Ng Eng Hen proposed that proceedings on the Estimates be conducted until 8.00 pm on the designated days for the Committee of Supply.
The motion aimed to regulate the parliamentary schedule for scrutinizing government spending allocations within the allotted timeframe.

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4 Mar 2015

Adjournment

Parliament debated a motion to adjourn, as proposed by Dr Ng Eng Hen.
The motion was passed without opposition, leading to the formal adjournment of proceedings.
The session concluded at 6:16 pm, as recorded in the parliamentary proceedings.

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4 Mar 2015

Adjournment of Debate

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance requested the consent of the Speaker to adjourn the debate.
The Speaker gave consent and formally resolved that the debate be adjourned.
The Speaker inquired about the date for the resumption of the debate.
Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam proposed that the debate resume the following day.
The Speaker agreed to this proposal, concluding the session.

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4 Mar 2015

Time Allocation for Committee of Supply

The Speaker announced the fixed times for the conclusion of the Committee of Supply debates for FY2015/2016, as per Standing Order 92.
The schedule accounts for a reduction in Question Time to 30 minutes on debate days and requires the House's approval to extend sitting times.
Sittings from 6 to 13 March will start at 11:30 am, and the "guillotine" times for each head of expenditure have been communicated to Members.

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3 Mar 2015

Adjournment

Dr Ng Eng Hen moved for Parliament to adjourn.
The motion was resolved without further debate.
Parliament adjourned at 6:18 pm.

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3 Mar 2015

Adjournment of Debate

Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam moved to adjourn the debate, and the Deputy Speaker consented and passed the motion.
The Deputy Speaker asked when the debate would resume, and Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam specified it would be the following day.
The Deputy Speaker confirmed the resumption for tomorrow, and the session was recorded on page 125.

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23 Feb 2015

Adjournment

Dr Ng Eng Hen moved a resolution for Parliament to adjourn until Tuesday, 3 March 2015.
The motion was approved, leading to the session's conclusion at 5.53 pm.
This procedural action marked the formal end of the parliamentary sitting for that day.

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13 Feb 2015

Adjournment

Dr Ng Eng Hen moved for Parliament to adjourn until Monday, 23 February 2015.
The motion was resolved without further debate.
Parliament was adjourned at 5.40 pm.

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13 Feb 2015

Time Limit for Minister's Speech

Dr Ng Eng Hen, Leader of the House, sought consent to remove the time limit for Minister Heng Swee Keat's speech under Standing Order 48(8).
Mdm Speaker gave consent and asked the House for general assent, which was indicated by Members.
The motion was put to a question and agreed to, resolving to exempt Minister Heng's speech from the time limit.

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