SINGAPORE : A Ministerial statement on whether Singapore will
proceed with the casino proposal will be made in Parliament on
April 18.
This was revealed by Acting Minister for Community Development,
Youth and Sports, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, during his ministry's
budget debate.
Earlier this week Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang told
the House that when the statement is made, MPs can seek
clarifications from the Minister and make their own positions
clear.
Mr Lim had also reiterated the government's position, made clear by
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong when debate on the budget statement
was wrapped up.
Mr Lee had said that while public feedback will be taken into
account, at the end of the day the Cabinet will have to make the
choice. - CNA