Ms Indranee Rajah (Tanjong Pagar): Mr Speaker, Sir, I propose that Mr Charles Chong and Mr Seah Kian Peng be elected as Deputy Speakers of this Parliament.

Mr Charles Chong has been a Member of Parliament since 1988. He has sat on Select Committees, such as the House Committee and the Public Petitions Committee, and has led various Government Parliamentary Committees. He also participated actively in the work of the various parliamentary conferences.

Mr Seah Kian Peng was elected to Parliament in 2006. He, too, has contributed to parliamentary work. Last year, he moved a Private Member's Bill, resulting in significant amendments to the Maintenance of Parents Act. He also sat on the Estimates Committee and has participated in the work of the various parliamentary committees and parliamentary friendship and regional groups.

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With their experience, I believe that they would make good deputies in discharging their duties.

Ms Jessica Tan Soon Neo (East Coast): Mr Speaker, Sir, it is my pleasure to support the nominations.

Mr Speaker: There being no other proposals, I declare Mr Charles Chong and Mr Seah Kian Peng to have been duly elected as Deputy Speakers of this Parliament. [ Applause ].

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