The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) has filed a motion for the next parliamentary sitting, saying the hot mic incident touches on the likes of 'professional ethics and independence of the office of the Speaker'.
According to the Standing Orders of Parliament - to which MPs are required to adhere - questions and speeches should not include unparliamentary language such as vulgarities."It is appropriate for public concerns over this issue to be addressed in Parliament," said WP on the matter.The Progress Singapore Party also said on Friday its Non-Constituency MPs , Hazel Poa and Leong Mun Wai, have filed a motion for the next sitting, while noting the"regrettable" hot mic incident.
While the opposition party acknowledged Mr Tan's apology to Assoc Prof Lim and Ms Indranee's statement on Thursday, the PSP believes that"this serious matter deserves a full parliamentary debate as it touches on parliamentary privileges, professional ethics, and the impartiality and independence of the office of the Speaker."
"That this House reaffirms its commitment for the need for the Speaker of Parliament to be independent and impartial, and for Parliament to be a fair arena for all," said PSP on its motion. It also called for some parliamentary procedures and processes to be changed to"facilitate more constructive and productive debates".
"Our NCMPs will share PSP's views on what parliamentary reforms can be made to ensure that Parliament is a fair arena for all during the coming debate."
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