First Lim Yew Hock Cabinet
After the resignation of David Saul Marshall, Lim Yew Hock was appointed by the Governor of Singapore to form the next government. After spent 1 day, he announced his cabinet. His cabinet was similar to that of his predecessor, with some minor changes to the allocation of portfolio.[1] He appointed Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat as Deputy Chief Minister.
| First Lim Yew Hock Cabinet | |
|---|---|
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| Date formed | 7 June 1956 |
| Date dissolved | 3 June 1959 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Robert Black William Goode |
| Head of government | Lim Yew Hock |
| No. of ministers | 8 |
| Total no. of ministers | 8 |
| Member party | Labour Front United Malay National Organisation Malayan Chinese Association |
| Status in legislature | Minority |
| Opposition party | Malay Union People's Action Party |
| Opposition leader | Lee Kuan Yew |
| History | |
| Predecessor | First David Marshall Cabinet |
| Successor | I Lee Kuan Yew |
Initial Composition
| Portfolio | Minister | Political Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Minister Minister for Labour and Welfare |
Lim Yew Hock | Labour Front | |
| Deputy Chief Minister Minister for Local Government, Lands and Housing |
Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat | United Malay National Organisation | |
| Minister for Commerce and Industry | J.M. Jumabhoy | Labour Front | |
| Chief Secretary | William Goode | Independent | |
| Attorney-General | E.J. Davies | Independent | |
| Minister for Health | A.J. Braga | Labour Front | |
| Minister for Communications and Works | Francis Thomas | Labour Front | |
| Minister for Education | Chew Swee Kee | Labour Front | |
| Financial Secretary | T.M. Hart | Independent | |
The names in bold are the surnames of Chinese persons, and the personal names of Indian and Malay persons
References
- "Lim Yew Hock Cabinet". The Straits Times. Singapore. 9 June 1956. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
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