TRADE UNIONS (Legislation to remove disabilities)

Legislative Assembly of Singapore · 13 February 1957 · 1st Legislative Assembly

Official Report, 13 February 1957, Vol 3, Issue 3 · Open in the reader (summaries, search, filters)

David MarshallLim Yew Hock
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Mr D. S. Marshall asked the Minister for Labour and Welfare whether the Government intends to introduce legislation to remove the existing disabilities of Trade Unions to participate in political activities.

Mr Lim Yew Hock: Sir, legislation to permit trade unions to set up political funds is being drafted, and the Government intends to introduce a Bill at an early date. With regard to the affiliation of trade unions with political parties, trade union organisations are being consulted as to their views and as soon as these are received, the Government will give immediate consideration.

Source: Singapore Parliament Official Report (Hansard) for 13 February 1957. Republished on SGParliament.