Parliament confirms duties, privileges for Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition

SINGAPORE: The duties and privileges of Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition were formally recognised in Parliament on Monday .

Mr Singh took the seat directly opposite Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in the chamber. This is similar to the practice in other countries that formally recognise the role of the Leader of the Opposition, Ms Indranee noted.Following the General Election, Mr Lee had said that Mr Singh will be designated the Leader of the Opposition in the 14th Parliament, and that he would be given staff support and resources to perform his duties.

READ: Pritam Singh to be accorded additional parliamentary privileges, double allowance as Leader of the Opposition As Leader of the Opposition, Mr Singh's duties include leading and organising the opposition’s parliamentary business. He may also take on other duties such as attending official state functions and taking part in visits and meetings with members of the Government and the public service.

These duties and privileges are based on the the conventions and practices of other Westminster-style parliamentary systems, but reflects adaptations to Singapore's political and parliamentary context, she added.

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