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 Padiament (or any Committee of Parliament to which they have been appointed) for the periods stated:-

Mr Lee Khoon Choy (Braddell Heights), Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - from 6th to 18th March, 1978.

Mr Ong Pang Boon (Telok Ayer), Minister for Labour - from 11th to 20th March, 1978.

Dr Toh Chin Chye (Rochore), Minister for Health - from 17th to 19th March, 1978.

Mr Lee Yiok Seng (Bukit Panjang) - from 17th to 19th March, and 25th March to 23rd April, 1978.

Mr Sia Kah Hui (Upper Serangoon), Minister of State, Ministry of Labour and Government Whip - from 21st to 28th March, 1978.

Dr Chiang Hai Ding (Ulu Pandan) - from 17th April to 30th June, 1978.

YEOH GHIM SENG Speaker, Parliament of Singapore