A select committee in the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy is a committee made up of a small number of parliamentary members appointed to deal with particular areas or issues.
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👉 Select committee (parliamentary system) in the context of Nominated Member of Parliament
A Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) is a non-partisan member of the Parliament of Singapore who is appointed by the president to contribute independent and diverse perspectives to parliamentary debates. They are not affiliated to any political party and do not represent any constituency. The scheme was introduced in 1990 as part of constitutional amendments aimed at broadening the representation in Parliament beyond that provided by elected Members of Parliament (MP) and Non-constituency Members of Parliament (NCMP). NMPs are appointed by on the recommendation of a Special Select Committee of Parliament, which evaluates candidates nominated by the public and various functional groups.
While NMPs possess similar parliamentary rights as elected MPs, they are restricted from voting on certain key matters, including constitutional amendments, supply bills, money bills and motions of no confidence in the government. The NMP scheme, in the government's view, is intended to provide a platform for voices from sectors such as the arts, academia, civil society and business, thereby enriching parliamentary discourse with expertise and viewpoints that may not otherwise be represented. NMPs serve a fixed term of two and a half years, shorter than the maximum five-year term of MPs and NCMPs. In addition, the position is considered part-time in nature, and as such, NMPs receive a substantially lower allowance compared to MPs, as they are expected to retain their primary professional occupations.
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Select committee (parliamentary system) in the context of Parliament of Singapore
The Parliament of Singapore is the unicameral legislature of the Republic of Singapore, which governs the country alongside the President of Singapore. Based on the Westminster system, it consists of elected Members of Parliament (MPs), non-constituency MPs (NCMPs) and Nominated MPs (NMPs). Following the 2025 general election, 97 MPs from two political parties, the governing People's Action Party (PAP) and the opposition Workers' Party (WP), were elected to the 15th Parliament. 2 NCMPs from the latter were also appointed ("elected" in the language of Singaporean law). Nine NMPs are usually appointed by the president on a biennial basis.
The Speaker of Parliament presides over sittings and oversees the administration of Parliament. The Leader of the House is appointed by the prime minister to manage government business and the legislative programme, while the Leader of the Opposition leads the largest political party not in government. Some work is carried out by select committees of MPs. Standing committees are permanent, while ad hoc committees are established to examine specific matters, including bills. Selected backbenchers of the PAP serve on Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs) to review policies, programmes, and proposed legislation of government ministries.