SPEECH BY ER DR LEE BEE WAH, MP FOR NEE SOON GRC, IN RESPONSE TO THE BUDGET, DURING PARLIAMENT SITTING ON 5 APRIL 2016 Video here Madam Speaker I rise in support of the Budget delivered by the Finance Minister. Every Budget is a balancing act, striking a balance between generosity and prudence. But this year’s budget has to balance another set of factors- helping Singaporean firms and families weather the economic storms ahead, while setting our long-term course for the right direction.....
Speech by Kwek Hian Chuan, Henry, MP for Nee Soon GRC for the 2016 Budget Debate Video here Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the budget. Spending more, and spending right I would like to start by commenting on the principles of this Budget. The Finance Minister spoke about “spending more, and spending right”. We are fortunate that we are able to spend more. What is just as important is that we commit to spending right.....
ISSUE RAISED BY LOUIS NG KOK KWANG IN PARLIAMENT ON 1 MAR 2016 Video of speech Many residents are concerned about the slowdown in the global economy. The PMETs especially are concerned about being retrenched and if there are unfortunately retrenched, what assistance will be provided to them to re-train and upgrade themselves for re-employment. I raised these concerns in Parliament and Minister Lim Swee Say replied that: “The Ministry of Manpower is committed to actively support retrenched workers,....