Resignation of Speaker

The Clerk of Parliament: For the record, I have to inform hon Members that on 17 July 2023, Mr Tan Chuan-Jin resigned from his office as the Speaker of Parliament and from his seat in Parliament for the electoral division of Marine Parade.

Deputy Speaker Christopher de Souza acknowledged receipt of Mr Tan Chuan-Jin’s letter of resignation addressed to him and informed the Clerk at 11.56 am on 17 July 2023. Hon Members were notified of the resignation of Mr Tan Chuan-Jin by the Clerk of Parliament on the same day.

In accordance with Article 46(2)(c) of the Constitution, the seat of Mr Tan Chuan-Jin as a Member became vacant on 17 July 2023. In accordance with Article 40(4)(b), the office of the Speaker also became vacant on the same day. Hon Members shall now elect a person to fill that office.

Election of Speaker.