In Singapore, there are political appointmenst of Parliamentary Secretary
/ Senior Parliamentary Secretary (政務部長 / 高級政務部長) and Minister
of State / Senior Minister of State (政務部長 / 高級政務部長) for each ministry
to aid the minister and the PermSec (Permanent Secondary﹐ 常任秘書).
I remember in old days, there were only Parliamentary Secretaries﹐ when
and why did the position of Minister of State / Senior Minister of State
come about?
What are the difference between Parliamentary Secretary and Minister of
State, and which is considered more powerful ?
/ Senior Parliamentary Secretary (政務部長 / 高級政務部長) and Minister
of State / Senior Minister of State (政務部長 / 高級政務部長) for each ministry
to aid the minister and the PermSec (Permanent Secondary﹐ 常任秘書).
I remember in old days, there were only Parliamentary Secretaries﹐ when
and why did the position of Minister of State / Senior Minister of State
come about?
What are the difference between Parliamentary Secretary and Minister of
State, and which is considered more powerful ?
