'Our goal should be to harness this diversity of views in a constructive manner so that we can, as a Parliament, better serve the interests of Singaporeans and Singapore,' said Ms Indranee, who is the Leader of the House.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - Having more opposition MPs in Parliament will mean a greater diversity of views and more robust debate, said Leader of the House Indranee Rajah on Monday .
"Our goal should be to harness this diversity of views in a constructive manner so that we can, as a Parliament, better serve the interests of Singaporeans and Singapore." She added that the Government considered the conventions and practices of other Westminster-style parliamentary systems, such as Britain and Australia, in deciding the duties and privileges of the LO.
He will be given an office in Parliament, staff support and an allowance that is double that of an elected MP, or $385,000 a year. Mr Singh has said that he is setting aside half the pay increase he will get as LO for donations to residents, his party and charities.
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