Budget 2024 - Committee Stage Debate and Voting Breakdown - Defence and Public Security

Abstract

On November 23, 2023, during the 2nd day of the Budget 2024 committee stage debate, the Heads pertaining to the Ministries of Defence and Public Security were passed. This infographic further highlights key takeaways from Public Security Minister Tiran Alles' speech. Following this, MP G. G. Ponnambalam called for a division on the budget head pertaining to the Defence Ministry. 76 votes were cast in favour of its approval, while 8 votes were cast against it and 140 MPs were absent.