RENDEL CONSTITUTION

Okay lets move on to Rendel Constitution.

After the riots it was seen how the British decided in 1953 to grant more political power.This was to win the hearts and minds of the locals.

The Rendel Constitution was led by,Sir George Rendel(a british diplomat)

The Rendel Constitution recommended limited self-government.

It proposed that certain powers of government be given to local leaders who were elected by the people.

British government------->Governor---------->Council of ministers---------->Legislative Assembly

Council of ministers:
-MADE UP OF:
-6 elected ministers----->Appointed from the 25 non-officials
-3 nominated ministers--->British officials
-Chief minister(Appointed from the 6 ministers)

Legislative Assembly:
-25 non-officials
-4 non-officials(nominated by the Governor)
-3 British officials(nominated by the governor)

What areas of government was under the local ministers?
-Health
-Housing
-Trade and Industry
-Education

The British was in charge of:
-Internal security
-External defence
-Law
-External affairs
-Finance

Wondering why Singapore did get internal security,external defence,law,external affairs and finance?

Well here are the possible reasons:
1.British had more experience
2.British did not feel secure with the locals taking over

This  was an important step to full self-government.