First Lim Yew Hock Cabinet | |
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![]() 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 |
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.[1] He appointed Abdul Hamid bin Haji Jumat as Deputy Chief Minister.