Michael Palmer (politician)
Michael Palmer | |
|---|---|
Palmer in 2012 | |
| 6th Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore | |
| In office 10 October 2011 – 12 December 2012 | |
| Deputy | Charles Chong Seah Kian Peng |
| Preceded by | Abdullah Tarmugi |
| Succeeded by | Halimah Yacob |
| Member of Parliament for Punggol East SMC | |
| In office 7 May 2011 – 12 December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Lee Li Lian |
| Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris–Punggol GRC | |
| In office 6 May 2006 – 18 April 2011 | |
| Preceded by | PAP held |
| Succeeded by | PAP held |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1968 |
| Other political affiliations | People's Action Party (2006–2013) |
| Spouse | Diana Palmer |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent | Vernon Palmer (father) |
| Alma mater | University College London (LLB) |
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Michael Anthony Palmer (born 14 July 1968) is a Singaporean lawyer and former politician who served as Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore between 2011 and 2012. A former member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he was the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Punggol East ward of Pasir Ris–Punggol Group Representation Constituency (GRC) between 2006 and 2011, and Punggol East Single Member Constituency (SMC) between 2011 and 2012.