13th Parliament · 1st Session
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Members (86 present, 15 absent)
Present (86)
Alex Yam Amy Khor Lean Suan
(Senior Minister of State for Health and the Environment and Water Resources)
Ang Wei Neng Azmoon Ahmad Baey Yam Keng
(Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth)
Chan Chun Sing
(Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Government Whip)
Charles Chong
(Deputy Speaker)
Chee Hong Tat
(Minister of State for Communications and Information and Health)
Cheng Li Hui Chia Yong Yong Christopher de Souza Daniel Goh Pei Siong Darryl David Denise Phua Lay Peng Dennis Tan Lip Fong Desmond Choo Desmond Lee
(Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development and Deputy Leader of the House)
Edwin Tong Chun Fai Fatimah Lateef Foo Mee Har Gan Kim Yong
(Minister for Health)
Gan Thiam Poh Ganesh Rajaram Goh Chok Tong Grace Fu Hai Yien
(Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Leader of the House)
Halimah Yacob
(Speaker)
Heng Chee How
(Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office)
Indranee Rajah
(Senior Minister of State for Finance and Law)
Intan Azura Mokhtar Janil Puthucheary
(Minister of State for Communications and Information and Education)
Jessica Tan Soon Neo Joan Pereira Josephine Teo
(Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office and Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Transport)
K Shanmugam
(Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law)
K Thanaletchimi Khaw Boon Wan
(Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport)
Koh Poh Koon
(Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry)
Kok Heng Leun Kuik Shiao-Yin Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Lam Pin Min
(Minister of State for Health)
Lawrence Wong
(Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance)
Lee Bee Wah Lee Hsien Loong
(Prime Minister)
Leon Perera Lim Biow Chuan
(Deputy Speaker)
Lim Hng Kiang
(Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade))
Lim Swee Say
(Minister for Manpower)
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Low Thia Khiang Low Yen Ling
(Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers for Trade and Industry and Acting Ministers for Education)
Masagos Zulkifli B M M
(Minister for the Environment and Water Resources)
Melvin Yong Yik Chye Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman
(Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs)
Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim
(Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social and Family Development and Acting Ministers for Education)
Murali Pillai Ng Chee Meng
(Acting Minister for Education (Schools) and Senior Minister of State for Transport)
Ng Eng Hen
(Minister for Defence)
Ong Teng Koon Ong Ye Kung
(Acting Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) and Senior Minister of State for Defence)
Patrick Tay Teck Guan Png Eng Huat Pritam Singh Rahayu Mahzam Randolph Tan S Iswaran
(Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry))
Saktiandi Supaat Sam Tan Chin Siong
(Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office and Minister of State for Manpower and Deputy Government Whip)
Seah Kian Peng Sim Ann
(Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Trade and Industry and Deputy Government Whip)
Sitoh Yih Pin Sun Xueling Sylvia Lim Tan Chuan-Jin
(Minister for Social and Family Development)
Tan Wu Meng Teo Ho Pin Teo Ser Luck
(Minister of State for Manpower)
Tharman Shanmugaratnam
(Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies)
Thomas Chua Kee Seng Tin Pei Ling Vikram Nair Vivian Balakrishnan
(Minister for Foreign Affairs)
Yaacob Ibrahim
(Minister for Communications and Information and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs)
Yee Chia Hsing Zainal Sapari
Motions (4)
Motion
Tribute to Former President of Singapore, The Late Mr SR Nathan
Sylvia Lim Murali Pillai Rahayu Mahzam
+5 more
Motion
Revision of Question Time
Grace Fu Hai Yien
Motion Ministry of Health
Working Together to Address the Zika Outbreak in Singapore
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Daniel Goh Pei Siong Alex Yam
+7 more
Adjournment Motion
Getting Singapore to be a Sporting Nation
Lee Bee Wah
Bills (2)
Oral Answers (17)
Oral Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Accreditation of Islamic Religious Teachers under Asatizah Recognition Scheme
Zainal Sapari Yaacob Ibrahim Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Oral Answer Ministry of Health
Public Education and National Registry for Zika
Png Eng Huat Gan Kim Yong Tin Pei Ling
+3 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Measures to Prevent Mosquito Breeding
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Dennis Tan Lip Fong Tan Wu Meng
+3 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Impact of Zika Outbreak on Singapore Economy
Randolph Tan Sim Ann Thomas Chua Kee Seng
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower
Appeals to CPF Board for Inclusion in Silver Support Scheme
Tan Wu Meng Tin Pei Ling Louis Ng Kok Kwang
+3 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Prevention of Teen Suicides
Tan Chuan-Jin Lim Wee Kiak Saktiandi Supaat
+3 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Education
Creating Awareness among Students of Counselling Support
Janil Puthucheary Lim Wee Kiak Lim Biow Chuan
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower
Retrenchment Benefits for Unionised and Non-unionised Workers
Leon Perera Patrick Tay Teck Guan K Thanaletchimi
+1 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Pre-emptive Steps to Tackle Haze
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Ang Wei Neng Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower
WDA Programmes for University Graduates
Saktiandi Supaat Lim Swee Say
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower
Trend for Income Gap
Saktiandi Supaat Patrick Tay Teck Guan Lim Swee Say
Oral Answer Ministry of Education
Recovery of Singapore Exchange's Reputation after Recent Technical Glitches and Doubts over Quality of Listings
Ong Ye Kung Sylvia Lim
Oral Answer Ministry of Education
Investigations on Financial Institutions for Breaching Car Loan Restrictions
Ong Ye Kung Pritam Singh
Oral Answer Ministry of Law
Countries with Extradition Treaties with Singapore
Indranee Rajah Lee Bee Wah
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development
Converting Unused Common Spaces in Office Buildings to Public Family Rooms
Lawrence Wong Desmond Choo
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development
Solar Panels for Commercial and Residential Buildings
Koh Poh Koon Leon Perera
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport
Impact of Private Hire Vehicles on Taxi Drivers' Income
Ng Chee Meng Desmond Choo
Written Answers (71)
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Reconstruction of Novena Pedestrian Underpasses
Khaw Boon Wan Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Fostering Community Unity with SGSecure
Christopher de Souza K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Action against Anti-social Neighbours
Darryl David Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Popularity of Pre-fabricated Construction in Building Industry
Lawrence Wong Alex Yam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Thermal Comfort as Prerequisite for Air-conditioned Spaces
Lawrence Wong Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Accreditation and Licensing of Psychologists and Psychotherapists
K Thanaletchimi Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Take-up Rate for Home Access Plan to Aid Low-income Families with Internet Connectivity
Murali Pillai Yaacob Ibrahim
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Singapore's Financial Contribution to Support Syrian Refugees
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Vivian Balakrishnan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Benefits and Allowances for Grassroots Leaders and Advisers
Chan Chun Sing Png Eng Huat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
New Benchmark for Madrasahs under New PSLE Scoring System
Ng Chee Meng Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Security Measures for Primary and Secondary Schools in Light of Growing Terror Threat
Melvin Yong Yik Chye Ng Chee Meng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Practice by Managed Care Companies for Doctors to Pay Administrative Fees for Referral of Patients
Desmond Choo Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Subsidised or Free Health Screening Packages under MediShield Life
Gan Kim Yong Joan Pereira
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Impact of Indonesia's Plan to Stop Its Foreign Domestic Workers from Living in Singaporean Employers' Homes
Melvin Yong Yik Chye Lim Swee Say
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Considerations behind Decision to Convert Coupon Parking to Electronic Parking Systems in Housing Estates
Lawrence Wong Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Pre-employment Tuberculosis Screening for Pre-school Staff
Tan Chuan-Jin Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Nuisance Posed by Chironomids from Pandan Reservoir
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Foo Mee Har
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Reviewing Provision of Plastic Bags at Retail Shops
Cheng Li Hui Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Coaching Researchers to Help Them Relate Better to Business Needs
S Iswaran Thomas Chua Kee Seng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Safety Interlock Systems and Height Warning Devices for Crane Booms
Murali Pillai Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Rationale for Alternative Ownership Model for Changi Airport Terminal 5
Lee Bee Wah Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office
Safeguards for Sale of Financial Products to Vulnerable Groups
Tharman Shanmugaratnam Zainal Sapari
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Freezing of Eggs of Healthy Women for Future Use
Cheng Li Hui Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Proposal for Special One-off Public Holiday to Celebrate Singapore's First Olympic Gold Medal
Lim Swee Say Lim Biow Chuan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Unjust Termination of Employment for Employees Diagnosed with Tuberculosis
Tan Wu Meng Lim Swee Say
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Financial Deficits in HDB Car Park Operations
Daniel Goh Pei Siong Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Formula Used in Deriving New Public Parking Rates
Lawrence Wong Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Protection for Foreign Spouses and Children when Marriages with Singapore Citizens Break Down
Tan Chuan-Jin Kuik Shiao-Yin
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Provision of Recycling Bins in Schools to Educate Students on Environmental Responsibility
Cheng Li Hui Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Possibility of Fare Reduction with New Operating Models for Public Transport
Gan Thiam Poh Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Use of CPF Savings for Housing Loan for Flats with Less Than 60 Years Lease
Lim Swee Say Joan Pereira
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Purchase of Second Property for HDB Flat and Private Property Owners
Lawrence Wong Zainal Sapari
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Complaints of Foul Smell during Rubbish Collections
Lawrence Wong Lim Wee Kiak
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Legal and Policy Distinction between Legitimate and Illegitimate Children
Kok Heng Leun Tan Chuan-Jin
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
List of Registered Medical Practitioners who are Lasting Power of Attorney Certificate Issuers
Tan Chuan-Jin Joan Pereira
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Workplace Safety for Female Employees of Child-bearing Age
K Thanaletchimi Lim Swee Say
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Recognition of Medical Certificates Issued by Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners
Patrick Tay Teck Guan Lim Swee Say
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
HDB's Mechanised Parking System at Three Sites
Lawrence Wong Leon Perera
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Update on Iskandar Malaysia Project
Lee Bee Wah Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office
Total Debt-service Ratio as Percentage of Income for Singapore Resident Households
Chen Show Mao Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office
Meetings of Presidential Council for Minority Rights
Lee Hsien Loong Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Locations Where Cycling is Restricted or Prohibited
Ang Hin Kee Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Safe Sharing of Footpaths by Pedestrians and Cyclists
Khaw Boon Wan Foo Mee Har
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Criteria Used in Determining Location, Nature and Length of MRT Noise Barriers
Khaw Boon Wan Leon Perera
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Employees Benefiting from Revision of Employment Assistance Payment
Lee Bee Wah Lim Swee Say
Written Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Monies Paid by Pilgrims to General Sales Agents for Pilgrimage Package
Yaacob Ibrahim Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer Ministry of Defence
Interest Payment on CPF Amount Owed to Members under Full Savings Vesting (FSV) Bonus Scheme
Ng Eng Hen Zainal Sapari
Written Answer Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Measures on China's Planned Floating Nuclear Power Plant in South China Sea
Low Thia Khiang Vivian Balakrishnan
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Review for Driving Instructors Reaching 70 Years of Age
Fatimah Lateef K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Statistics on Citizen Children Born to PR Mothers and Foreign Mothers without PR
Kok Heng Leun K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Police Operationally-Ready NSmen Called up for Active Operational Deployment
Desmond Choo K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Drug Traffickers Arrested in Singapore from 2009 to 2015
Christopher de Souza K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Drug Traffickers Arrested in Singapore through Certificate of Cooperation Framework
Christopher de Souza K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Foreigners Married to Singapore Citizens and Their Success in PR Applications
Kok Heng Leun K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Singaporeans under 21 Years of Age Residing in Singapore with a Non-PR Foreign Parent
Kuik Shiao-Yin K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Statistics on Patients Defaulting on Medical Bills
Chen Show Mao Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Finance
Removal of GST on Water Conservation Tax
Low Thia Khiang Heng Swee Keat
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Availability of and Subsidy for Student Care Places
Desmond Choo Tan Chuan-Jin
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Chances of First-time Couples Applying for and Securing an HDB BTO Flat
Lawrence Wong Zainal Sapari
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Covered Linkways as a Compulsory Feature in All New HDB Developments
Lee Bee Wah Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Best Practices in Managing Disamenities from Disruptive Technology Like Airbnb
Ang Hin Kee Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Breeding of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits for Sale as Pets
Lawrence Wong Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
HDB Void Decks with Accessibility Issues Due to Difference in Height between Void Deck and Surrounding Pavement
Lawrence Wong Leon Perera
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Installation of Subsidised Mosquito Screens for Lower-income Households
Lawrence Wong Joan Pereira
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Anti-slip Treatment for Bathroom Tiles under Enhancement for Active Seniors Programme
Daniel Goh Pei Siong Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Rationale for Administrative Fee for Temporary Extension of Stay for Sellers of Resale HDB Flats
Daniel Goh Pei Siong Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Update on Delayed Construction of Singapore's First Co-digestion Plant at PUB's Ulu Pandan Water Reclamation Plant
Cheng Li Hui Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Statistics on Teachers not Renewing Teaching Contracts and on No-pay Leave
Chen Show Mao Ng Chee Meng
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Reasons Given by Teachers for Quitting Teaching Service or Not Renewing Contracts
Ng Chee Meng Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Provision of Anti-harassment Training to Staff in Tertiary Institutions
Ong Ye Kung Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Restrictions on Political Activity and Discussion at Yale-NUS College
Ong Ye Kung Chen Show Mao