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CPA Secretary-General visits Parliament of Singapore

The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Stephen Twigg has visited the Parliament of Singapore. The CPA Secretary-General was received by the CPA Singapore Branch President and the Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Mr Tan Chuan, MP at Parliament House where they discussed a range of topics, including parliamentary practice and procedure in Singapore and across the Commonwealth.

The CPA Secretary-General also met with Singaporean Members of Parliament - Mr Lim Biow Chuan, MP; Mr Gerald Giam, MP; Miss Rachel Ong, MP; and Ms Yeo Wan Ling, MP – who attended the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Halifax, Canada in August 2022.

The CPA Secretary-General also toured the historical gallery at Parliament House and observed Question Time from the Public Gallery.

CPA Secretary-General visits Parliament of Singapore

Met with the Speaker of Parliament and MPs to discuss a range of topics, including parliamentary practice & procedure across the Commonwealth.

CPA Secretary-General visits Parliament of Singapore

Met with the Speaker of Parliament and MPs to discuss a range of topics, including parliamentary practice & procedure across the Commonwealth.

CPA Secretary-General visits Parliament of Singapore

Met with the Speaker of Parliament and MPs to discuss a range of topics, including parliamentary practice & procedure across the Commonwealth.

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The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association connects, develops, promotes and supports Parliamentarians and their staff to identify benchmarks of good governance and the implementation of the enduring values of the Commonwealth. The CPA is an international community of around 180 Commonwealth Parliaments and Legislatures working together to deepen the Commonwealth’s commitment to the highest standards of democratic governance.

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