Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 1: He Ting Ru on ministerial powers
Singapore entrusts significant powers and broad discretion to the executive to make decisions on a wide range of matters. How does Singapore guide and monitor the use of executive discretion, and what are the safeguards in place to ensure that these are done? What are the principles, if any, that guide the use of such oversight? MP He Ting Ru raised these questions in parliament on Thursday (Feb 26). She also called for a central public registry to record ministerial powers and delegated authorities, allowing parliament, the media and citizens to better understand who holds what powers and when they apply.
Singapore entrusts significant powers and broad discretion to the executive to make decisions on a wide range of matters. How does Singapore guide and monitor the use of executive discretion, and what are the safeguards in place to ensure that these are done? What are the principles, if any, that guide the use of such oversight? MP He Ting Ru raised these questions in parliament on Thursday (Feb 26). She also called for a central public registry to record ministerial powers and delegated authorities, allowing parliament, the media and citizens to better understand who holds what powers and when they apply.
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