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. 1 day after his appointment, he announced his cabinet. His cabinet was similar to that of his predecessor, with some minor changes to the allocation of portfolio. He appointed Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat as Deputy Chief Minister.
First Lim Yew Hock Cabinet | |
|---|---|
2nd Cabinet of Singapore | |
| 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 members | 8 |
| Member party | Labour Front United Malay National Organisation Malayan Chinese Association |
| Status in legislature | Minority 11 / 32 |
| Opposition party | Malay Union People's Action Party |
| Opposition leader | Lee Kuan Yew |
| History | |
| Predecessor | First David Marshall Cabinet |
| Successor | I Lee Kuan Yew |
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