Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill

Mr Speaker: Leader of the House.

First Reading.

The Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Leader of the House (Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien): Mr Speaker, I have a Certificate of Urgency signed by the President in respect of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill, to be laid upon the Table.

Certificate of Urgency signed by the President in respect of the Bill, laid upon the Table by the Minister.

Mr Speaker: The Certificate is in order. Leader, please proceed.

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: Mr Speaker, I beg to introduce a Bill intituled "An Act to amend the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (1999 Reprint)".

Bill read the First time.

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien : Mr Speaker, copies of the Bill have been provided to the Clerk, who will distribute it to Members now. [Handouts were distributed to hon Members.]

Mr Speaker: Minister, Second Reading when?

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: Tomorrow, Sir.

Mr Speaker: So be it. Minister for Social and Family Development.