MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR (Assent to Bills Passed)

Mr Speaker: I have received two messages from His Excellency the Governor. The first message, dated 9th August, 1957, states that, in accordance with the provisions of section 62 (2) of the Singapore Colony Order in Council, 1955, His Excellency had that day assented to the following Bills:-

(i) Local Government Elections Bill; and

(ii) Local Government Bill.

The second message, dated 15th August, 1957, informs me that, having received instructions from Her Majesty through the Secretary of State authorising him to do so, His Excellency had that day assented to the following Bill which was passed by the Legislative Assembly on 26th April, 1957:

Muslims Bill.