NEW MEMBERS SWORN

[Mr SPEAKER in the Chair]

Mr Edgeworth Beresford David, C.M.G., Chief Secretary, took and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance.

Mr Ernest Pattison Shanks, Q.C., Attorney-General, took and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance.

Mr Tan Siak Kew (Nominated), made an Affirmation of Allegiance.

Mr Speaker: I have to inform Honourable Members that His Excellency the Governor will be present in this Assembly at five minutes past ten o'clock to deliver his opening speech for the Third Session of this Assembly.

The House will now await the announcement by the Serjeant at Arms of His Excellency's approach. After His Excellency has delivered his speech, the Assembly will stand adjourned to a date to be named by the Chief Minister in accordance with paragraph 4 (a) of Standing Order 10.

The Serjeant at Arms announced the approach of His Excellency the Governor.

Mr Speaker, preceded by the Serjeant at Arms and followed by the Clerk, the Clerk Assistant and the Second Clerk Assistant, left the Chamber to receive His Excellency.

His Excellency the Governor entered the Chamber, accompanied by Mr Speaker who was preceded by the Serjeant at Arms, the Second Clerk Assistant, the Clerk Assistant and the Clerk.

On the Clerk announcing "His Excellency the Governor", the Governor delivered his Opening Speech.