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1,193 debates and bills about parliamentary business

9 Sep 2014

Extension of a Sitting

Mdm Speaker proposed to extend the sitting by up to 30 minutes under Standing Order No 2(5)(d).
The motion was announced, and Senior Minister of State Indranee Rajah was recognized to speak.
The extension aims to continue the day's parliamentary business beyond the usual interruption time.

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8 Sep 2014

Adjournment

Dr Ng Eng Hen moved the resolution for Parliament to adjourn. The motion was adopted without a debate. The session ended at 6.51 pm.

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8 Sep 2014

Adjournment of Debate

The Leader of the House, Dr Ng Eng Hen, sought and received consent from the Deputy Speaker to adjourn the debate.
The Deputy Speaker formally resolved that the debate be adjourned, with Dr Ng Eng Hen noted as the proponent.
The Deputy Speaker inquired about the resumption date, and Dr Ng Eng Hen specified it would be the following day.
The Deputy Speaker confirmed the resumption schedule, concluding the adjournment process.
The exchange was recorded on page 114 of the parliamentary proceedings.

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8 Sep 2014

Education Endowment and Savings Schemes (Amendment) Bill

The Education Endowment and Savings Schemes (Amendment) Bill was introduced by Minister for Education Heng Swee Keat to amend the relevant Act, with the bill read for the first time and scheduled for a second reading at the next parliamentary sitting.
The amendment aims to update the Education Endowment and Savings Schemes Act (Chapter 87A of the 2009 Revised Edition) to align with current educational policies and financial schemes.
The debate focused on the procedural introduction and referral of the bill, with no substantive policy arguments or opposition raised during the first reading.
The bill will be printed and proceed to further parliamentary stages as part of the legislative process.
The amendment reflects ongoing efforts to refine educational savings mechanisms to support students and families in Singapore.

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8 Sep 2014

Stamp Duties (Amendment) Bill

The Stamp Duties (Amendment) Bill was introduced to amend the Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312 of the 2006 Revised Edition) and was presented by the Senior Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Josephine Teo, with the President's recommendation signified.
The bill was read for the first time and scheduled for a second reading on the next available sitting of Parliament, with instructions for it to be printed.
The debate focused on the procedural progression of the bill, including its presentation, first reading, and planned second reading.

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8 Sep 2014

Administration of Oaths

The session opened with nine Nominated Members of Parliament taking and subscribing the Oath of Allegiance.
The Speaker formally welcomed the new Nominated Members and expressed anticipation for their participation in parliamentary proceedings.
Following the oath-taking, the Speaker called for the order of business to proceed to Questions for Oral Answer.

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8 Sep 2014

Nominated Members of Parliament

The Speaker announced the appointment of nine individuals as Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) for a term of two and a half years, effective from 26 August 2014.
The appointees include Ms Chia Yong Yong, Mr Thomas Chua Kee Seng, Mr Karthikeyan s/o R Krishnamurthy, Ms Kuik Shiao-Yin, and others as listed.
The NMPs are present to take their oath or affirmation of allegiance to formally assume their parliamentary seats.

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5 Aug 2014

Adjournment

The debate was formally closed with a motion to adjourn Parliament to a date to be fixed.
Mr Gan Kim Yong proposed the adjournment motion.
The motion was passed, and Parliament was adjourned at 5:35 pm.

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4 Aug 2014

Adjournment

Dr Ng Eng Hen moved for Parliament to adjourn, which was resolved unanimously.
The adjournment took effect at 6.00 pm.
The proceedings were recorded on page 100 of the parliamentary record.

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4 Aug 2014

Adjournment of Debate

The Leader of the House moved to adjourn the debate, and the motion was passed.
The Speaker asked for the resumption date, and the Leader of the House proposed tomorrow.
The Speaker approved the resumption date, and the adjournment was confirmed.
The proceedings were recorded on page 99 of the parliamentary record.

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4 Aug 2014

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill

The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill was introduced to amend the Road Traffic Act, with the Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M, presenting it for its First Reading.
The bill was scheduled for its Second Reading at the next available parliamentary sitting and ordered to be printed for legislative processing.
The debate centered on procedural steps for passing the amendment, with no substantive discussion of the bill's content in the provided excerpts.

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9 Jul 2014

Adjournment

The House moved to adjourn the sitting to a date to be fixed, with the motion put forward by Dr Ng Eng Hen.
The motion was adopted without debate, as no substantive arguments or objections were raised during the proceeding.
Parliament was formally adjourned at 6.03 pm, concluding the session.

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8 Jul 2014

Adjournment

Mr. Gan Kim Yong moved for Parliament to adjourn, which was passed without debate.
The motion was resolved at 7:07 pm, concluding the session.
No further business or speeches were recorded during this brief adjournment motion.

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8 Jul 2014

Adjournment of Debate

Deputy Speaker called on Minister Gan Kim Yong to propose adjourning the debate.
Gan Kim Yong moved to adjourn the debate, which was approved by the Deputy Speaker.
The Deputy Speaker then asked when the debate would resume, and Gan Kim Yong replied "Tomorrow."

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8 Jul 2014

Extension of Sitting

Deputy Speaker invoked Standing Order No 2(5)(d) to propose extending the sitting by up to 30 minutes past the usual interruption time.
Dr Lam Pin Min was called upon to contribute next in the debate.
The extension request was made as a procedural motion to allow continued discussion beyond the scheduled adjournment.

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7 Jul 2014

Adjournment

Dr. Ng Eng Hen moved to resolve that Parliament adjourn, marking the end of the session.
The motion was accepted without debate, and Parliament adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
No other issues or speeches were recorded in this brief adjournment motion.

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7 Jul 2014

Adjournment of Debate

The Leader of the House, Dr Ng Eng Hen, requested to adjourn the debate and continue with the Bill the next day.
The Deputy Speaker granted consent and formally resolved to adjourn the debate.
The adjournment motion was recorded on page 125 of the proceedings.

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7 Jul 2014

Extension of a Sitting

The Deputy Speaker proposed extending the sitting by up to 30 minutes under Standing Order No. 2(5)d.
The extension was intended to allow the debate to continue beyond the scheduled interruption time.
No objections or additional remarks were recorded from other members during this exchange.

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7 Jul 2014

President's Address

Mdm Speaker informed Members that on 2 June 2014, she communicated to the President the Address of Thanks agreed by Parliament's resolution on 30 May 2014.
The communication was recorded on page 15 of the proceedings.
The debate centered on the formal process of conveying Parliament's address to the President.

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30 May 2014

Adjournment

The Parliament was adjourned to a date to be fixed, as moved by Dr Ng Eng Hen.
The motion was resolved and the session concluded at 4.05 pm.
The adjournment was formally recorded on page 58 of the proceedings.

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