SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPLY BILL

5.55 p.m.

Order for Second and Third Readings read.

The Minister for Finance (Dr Goh Keng Swee): Sir, I move, "That the Bill be now read a Second time."

The object of the Bill is to provide statutory authority in accordance with clause (2) of Article 87 of the Constitution of the State of Singapore for additional provision for expenditure in excess of the provisions for expenditure authorised by the Supply Ordinance, 1963. This additional sum which was scheduled as a supplementary estimate has received the approval of the Assembly.

Question put, and agreed to.

Bill accordingly read a Second time.

Third Reading

Mr Speaker: Will the Minister please proceed to move the Third Reading?

Dr Goh Keng Swee: Mr Speaker, Sir, I move, "That the Bill be now read a Third time."

Question put, and agreed to.

Bill accordingly read a Third time and passed.

BILLS INTRODUCED (Cont.)

5.57 p.m.