Statement on the appointment of the Leader of the House and the Government Whip

1.    The Prime Minister has appointed Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC as the Leader of the House. He has also appointed Mr Heng Chee How, Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office and MP for Whampoa as the Deputy Leader.

2      In addition, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Health and MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC, has been appointed the Government Whip. He will be assisted by two Deputies: Dr Amy Khor Lean Suan, Minister of State for Health, Mayor of South West CDC and MP for Hong Kah North SMC; and Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor of North West CDC and MP for Bukit Panjang SMC.   

PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE
31 MAY 2011