LEGISLATION TO LIMIT POWER OF DISPOSAL OF ASSETS BY WILL

Mr David Marshall asked the Minister for Health and Law when he anticipates being in a position to introduce legislation to limit the power of disposal of assets by will.

Mr Byrne: Mr Speaker, Sir, it will be in the very near future. The Inheritance Family Provisions Bill is in draft and has been referred to the Singapore Bar Committee who have indicated their agreement.

Mr David Marshall: Mr Speaker, Sir, in view of the fact that an almost identical reply was given more than a year ago, can we hope that it will be introduced next June at the next sitting of this Assembly?

Mr Byrne: Mr Speaker, Sir, everybody knows how harassed we were, but we have plenty of time this Session and it is hoped we will introduce this Bill, as well as the Intestate Succession Bill which has also being cleared by the Bar Committee, this Session.