TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT OFFICERS (Total emoluments and number who are non-Singapore citizens)

Inche Mohd. Ali Bin Alwi asked the Minister for Finance what was the number of temporary officers employed by the Government as at 31st August, 1960; how many of these officers are not citizens of Singapore; and what was the total amount of salaries and allowances paid to all the temporary officers for the period January to August, 1960.

Dr Goh Keng Swee: Mr Speaker, Sir -

Mr Speaker: Order. It is 3 p.m. It is time for the business of Supply to be entered upon. Mr Deputy Prime Minister - Business motion.