Expression of Appreciation to Mr Speaker

The Chief Minister: Mr Chairman, Sir, we have had four somewhat gruelling days, perhaps to be expected in the first Budget of an elected Assembly, but I would like to say, Sir, and I think I speak on behalf of all Members of this Assembly, that we do appreciate very much your calm and skilful handling of the position during these four days. I would like to place on record, Sir, this appreciation and I think it has been fully earned.

The Chairman: I am very grateful for the kind words, Mr Chief Minister.

Question, "That the Bill, as amended, be reported to the Assembly", put, and agreed to.

Bill reported, with Amendments.

Third Reading

Mr Speaker: Mr Hart, will you now move the Third Reading?

Mr Hart: Sir, I move, "That the Bill, as amended, be now read the Third time."

Mr Chew Swee Kee: I second the motion, Sir.

Question put, and agreed to.

An hon. Member: No! Division, Sir.

Mr Speaker: I have declared, "The Ayes have it."

Bill, as amended, accordingly read the Third time.