PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT

Under the provisions of clause 2 (d) of Article 30 of the Constitution of Singapore, I have granted permission to the following Members to be or to remain absent from sittings of Parliament (or any Committee of Parliament to which they have been appointed) for the periods stated: -

Haji Sha'ari Bin Tadin (Kampung Chai Chee), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture - from 26th October to 2nd November, 1974.

Dr Toh Chin Chye (Rochore), Minister for Science and Technology - from 27th to 30th October, 1974.

Mr Sim Boon Woo (Changi) - from 30th October to 7th November, 1974.

Mr Chin Harn Tong (Aljunied) - from 1st November to 10th December, 1974.

Dr Augustine H. H. Tan (Whampoa) - from 4th to 10th November, 1974.

Encik Othman Bin Wok (Pasir Panjang), Minister for Social Affairs - from 11th to 15th November, 1974.

Mr Ng Kah Ting (Punggol) - from 18th November to 3rd December, 1974.

Mr Sia Kah Hui (Upper Serangoon), Minister of State for Labour and Government Whip - from 18th November to 9th December, 1974.

YEOH GHIM SENG Speaker, Parliament of Singapore