Exempted Business

Mdm Speaker: Yes. Minister Gan. Do you have a point to make?

The Minister for Health (Mr Gan Kim Yong): Madam, in view of the interesting speech that Dr Puthucheary has been delivering, may I seek the consent of the House to extend the speaking time for Dr Puthucheary?

Mdm Speaker Mdm Speaker: Well, I give my consent. Does the Whip have the general assent of hon Members present to so move?

Hon Members indicated assent.

With the consent of Mdm Speaker and the general assent of Members present, question put, and agreed to.

Resolved, that the speaking time be extended for the hon Member. – [Mr Gan Kim Yong].

Mdm Speaker : Dr Puthucheary, please proceed.