Parliamentary business

1,193 debates and bills about parliamentary business

18 Feb 2014

Extension of Sitting

Mdm Speaker invoked Standing Order No 2(5)(d) to propose extending the day's sitting beyond the interruption for up to 30 minutes.
The extension was proposed to allow continuity of debate, with Minister Iswaran invited to continue his speech.
The motion for extension was presented formally at the start of the session, setting the agenda for uninterrupted proceedings.

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17 Feb 2014

Adjournment

Parliament resolved to adjourn to a date to be fixed, as proposed by Dr Ng Eng Hen.
The session was officially adjourned at 7.40 pm.
The debate centered on the formal motion to suspend proceedings temporarily.

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17 Feb 2014

Exempted Business

Dr Ng Eng Hen moved a resolution to exempt the day's business set down on the Order Paper from the provisions of Standing Order No 2.
The motion seeks to allow the specified business to proceed without the usual standing order constraints.
The debate centered on the procedural implications of granting such an exemption for the sitting's agenda.

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17 Feb 2014

Extension of a Sitting

Mr Deputy Speaker proposed to extend the sitting by up to 30 minutes under Standing Order No 2(5)(d).
The extension aims to continue the day's proceedings beyond the normal interruption time.
The motion was formally announced without any stated opposition during the excerpt.
The debate appears procedural, focusing on administrative continuation of the session.

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17 Feb 2014

Rearrangement of Business

The Leader of the House proposed rearranging the day's business so that the Public Order (Additional Temporary Measures) Bill is considered after the Singapore Institute of Technology Bill.
The proposal was put to a question and agreed to by the House.
The House formally resolved to take the proceedings on item 2 after item 7 on the Order Paper.

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21 Jan 2014

Adjournment

Dr Ng Eng Hen moved a motion for Parliament to stand adjourned to a date to be fixed after rising that day.
The debate centered solely on the procedural motion to adjourn, with no substantive policy issues discussed.
The motion was the only item considered, indicating a straightforward procedural decision without contention.

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20 Jan 2014

Adjournment of Debate

The Leader of the House moved to adjourn the debate.
The Speaker asked for the resumption date, and the Leader replied "tomorrow."
The Speaker confirmed the adjournment until the next day.

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20 Jan 2014

Air Navigation (Amendment) Bill

The Air Navigation (Amendment) Bill was presented by Senior Minister of State for Transport Josephine Teo to amend the Air Navigation Act and make consequential changes to other laws.
The bill underwent its First Reading in Parliament, with the Second Reading scheduled for the next available sitting.
The debate focused on procedural formalities, including the bill's printing and progression through parliamentary stages.

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20 Jan 2014

Rapid Transit Systems (Amendment) Bill

The Minister for Transport presented the Rapid Transit Systems (Amendment) Bill to update the existing Rapid Transit Systems Act.
The bill underwent its First Reading in Parliament and was scheduled for a Second Reading at the next available sitting.
The procedural motion was passed to print the bill for parliamentary consideration.

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12 Nov 2013

Adjournment

Mr Gan Kim Yong proposed that Parliament stands adjourned to a date to be fixed.
The motion was put forward without additional remarks or debate from other members.
The adjournment motion indicates a temporary halt in parliamentary proceedings.

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11 Nov 2013

Adjournment of Debate

The Leader of the House, Dr Ng Eng Hen, moved to adjourn the debate, which was resolved and agreed upon.
The Deputy Speaker inquired about the resumption date, and Dr Ng Eng Hen specified "tomorrow" as the day for the debate to continue.
The Deputy Speaker confirmed the adjournment and resumption schedule, formally concluding the matter.

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21 Oct 2013

Adjournment

Dr Ng Eng Hen proposed that Parliament stands adjourned to a date to be fixed upon rising for the day.
The motion to adjourn was formally presented and recorded in the parliamentary proceedings.
The debate was concluded with the adjournment motion, setting the stage for the next session.

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21 Oct 2013

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill

The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill was introduced to amend the Road Traffic Act, presented by Minister for Transport Mr Lui Tuck Yew.
The bill underwent its First Reading and was scheduled for a Second Reading in the next available parliamentary sitting.
The parliamentary process included the printing of the bill as part of standard legislative procedures.

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16 Sep 2013

The Speaker announced the expiration of the time allowed for the proceedings.
The debate had begun at 4:02 PM and continued for half an hour.
The House was adjourned without a question being put, as per the Standing Order.
The session was adjourned to a date to be fixed at 4:32 PM.

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16 Sep 2013

Adjournment

Dr Ng Eng Hen moved the motion for Parliament to stand adjourned to a date to be fixed at its rising that day.
The motion was introduced as a procedural item without substantive debate.
No objections or further discussion were recorded in the provided text.
The motion would typically be put to a vote in a parliamentary setting.

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16 Sep 2013

Disclosing Identities of Applicants for Appointment as Nominated Members of Parliament

Assoc Prof Tan Kheng Boon Eugene asked whether the identities of applicants for Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) appointments can be disclosed, seeking reasons for non-disclosure before or after the selection process.
Dr Ng Eng Hen explained that the Constitution and past Select Committee decisions do not require public disclosure, citing concerns about embarrassment, discomfort for applicants and families, potential deterrence of future applicants, and the need to maintain an effective selection process.
Assoc Prof Tan reiterated the desire for greater transparency, suggesting that willing applicants should not fear public scrutiny, while Dr Ng Eng Hen maintained that the current confidential process has worked well and balances integrity with practical considerations.

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16 Sep 2013

Revision of Question Time

The Leader of the House sought consent to exempt Question Time from Standing Order No. 22(1) to allow Oral Answer questions to continue until 4.00 pm.
Mdm Speaker granted consent and asked hon Members for their assent.
Hon Members indicated assent, and the motion was resolved to take Questions for Oral Answer until 4.00 pm today.

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16 Sep 2013

Public Accounts Committee and Public Petitions Committee

The Speaker announced the nominations to fill vacancies in two parliamentary committees under Standing Order No 102.
Mr Gan Thiam Poh was nominated to the Public Accounts Committee, replacing Mr Desmond Lee.
Dr Lim Wee Kiak was nominated to the Public Petitions Committee.
The nominations took effect from 5 September 2013.

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12 Aug 2013

Adjournment

The motion to adjourn Parliament to a date to be fixed was moved by Dr Ng Eng Hen.
The motion was passed without debate, leading to the immediate adjournment of the session.
The proceeding concluded at 6:15 pm, as recorded on page 102 of the parliamentary record.

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9 Jul 2013

Adjournment

Parliament resolved to adjourn to a date to be fixed, as proposed by Dr Ng Eng Hen.
The session concluded at 4.00 pm, with the adjournment recorded on page 62.
The debate involved a single procedural motion to suspend the sitting until a future date.

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