MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR (Governor's Assent to Bills passed)

[Mr Speaker in the Chair]

Mr Speaker: I have received two messages from His Excellency the Governor in connection with Bills which have been passed by the Assembly. Both are addressed to me. This is the first message, dated 26th September, 1955:

"Sir,

I have the honour to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 62 (2) of the Singapore Colony Order in Council, 1955, I have this day assented to the Bill intituled: -

"An Ordinance to prohibit certain advertisements relating to medical matters and to regulate the sale of substances recommended as a medicine."

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, R. B. BLACK, Governor."

This is the second message, dated 27th September, 1955:

"Sir,

I have the honour to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 62 (2) of the Singapore Colony Order in Council, 1955, I have this day assented to the Bill intituled: -

"An Ordinance to provide for the stabilisation of the value of land to be acquired for public purposes and for the acquisition of land for comprehensive development as new towns."

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, R. B. BLACK, Governor."