Its first session commenced on 12 October 1972 and was prorogued on 6 December 1974.
It commenced its second session on 21 February 1975 and was dissolved on 6 December 1976.
Parliament was controlled by a People's Action Party majority, led by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and his Cabinet.
The Speaker was Dr Yeoh Ghim Seng.
[2] This was the first Parliament whereas all the seats in Parliament were intact throughout the term, without any vacancies or change of members.