MESSAGES FROM THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT (O.A.G's Assent to Bills passed)

Mr Speaker: I have received two messages from the Officer Administering the Government in connection with Bills which have been passed by the Assembly. The first is dated 10th April, 1956:

"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 Bills intituled: -

(i) An Ordinance to amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Ordinance, 1937 (No. 34 of 1937).

(ii) An Ordinance to establish a licensing authority for omnibus services.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, W. A. C. GOODE, Officer Administering the Government."

The second message is dated 16th May, 1956:

"Sir,

With reference to your S/LA 6/55 Pt. II (28) of 27th March, 1956, I have the honour to inform you that, having received instructions from Her Majesty through the Secretary of State authorising me so to do, I have this day assented to the Bill, passed by the Legislative Assembly at its meeting on the 7th March, 1956 intituled: -

"An Ordinance to make provision for the winding up of the War Damage Fund".

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, W. A. C. GOODE, Officer Administering the Government."