EXEMPTED BUSINESS (Motion)

3.31 p.m.

The Chief Minister (Mr Lim Yew Hock) rose-

Mr Speaker: Is it a business motion?

The Chief Minister: Yes, Sir. Mr Speaker, Sir, as we have only two more matters left on the Order Paper, may I seek the assent of this House to move a motion to suspend Standing Orders to enable the remaining items on the Order Paper to be completed today?

Mr Speaker: Have I the assent of hon. Members?

Hon. Members indicated assent.

The Chief Minister: Thank you, Sir. Mr Speaker, Sir, I beg to move,

That the proceedings on the remaining items of business be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order No. 7.

Mr Chew Swee Kee: I second it.

Question put, and agreed to.

Resolved,

That the proceedings on the remaining items of business be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order No. 7.