Revision of Question Time

The Leader of the House (Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien): Mdm Speaker, may I seek your consent and the general assent of Members present to move a Motion to allow the duration of Question Time to be one and a half hours from its commencement.

Mdm Speaker: I give my consent. Does the Leader of the House have the general assent of hon Members present to so move?

Hon Members indicated assent.

Question put, and agreed to.

Resolved, "That, notwithstanding Standing Order No 22(1), Question Time may continue for up to one and a half hours from its commencement."

2.26 pm

Mdm Speaker: Order. Questions for Oral Answer. Dr Lim Wee Kiak.