ELECTION OF DEPUTY SPEAKER

[Mr Speaker in the Chair]

The Leader of the House (Mr E. W. Barker): Mr Speaker, Sir, I propose that Mr Tang See Chim, Member for Chua Chu Kang, be elected Deputy Speaker of this House.

Mr Sia Khoon Seong (Moulmein): Sir, I beg to second the proposal.

Mr Speaker: There being only one proposal, I declare Mr Tang See Chim to have been duly elected as Deputy Speaker of this Parliament.

Hon. Members: Hear, hear!

Mr Barker: Sir, hon. Members join me in congratulating the hon. Member for Chua Chu Kang on his re-election as Deputy Speaker. Ever since his first appointment as Deputy Speaker, he has always been conscious of his position and spoken rather infrequently and with moderation in this House. The indications are that he will continue to speak in the same restrained style. I would suggest however, Sir, with great respect, that you make more use of his talents and allow him more opportunities to flex his muscles and stretch his vocal chords in the Chair of this House.

Hon. Members: Hear, hear!