13th Parliament · 1st Session
Monday, 10 October 2016
Members (86 present, 15 absent)
Present (86)
Alex Yam Amrin Amin
(Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Home Affairs)
Amy Khor Lean Suan
(Senior Minister of State for Health and the Environment and Water Resources)
Ang Hin Kee Ang Wei Neng Azmoon Ahmad Baey Yam Keng
(Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth)
Cedric Foo Chee Keng 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)
Chen Show Mao Cheng Li Hui Chia Shi-Lu Chia Yong Yong Chong Kee Hiong 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)
Fatimah Lateef Foo Mee Har Gan Kim Yong
(Minister for Health)
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 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 Koh Poh Koon
(Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry)
Kok Heng Leun Kuik Shiao-Yin Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Lawrence Wong
(Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance)
Lee Bee Wah Lee Hsien Loong
(Prime Minister)
Lee Yi Shyan Leon Perera Liang Eng Hwa Lily Neo Lim Biow Chuan
(Deputy Speaker)
Lim Hng Kiang
(Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade))
Lim Swee Say
(Minister for Manpower)
Lim Wee Kiak Louis Ng Kok Kwang Low Thia Khiang Low Yen Ling
(Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers for Trade and Industry and Acting Ministers for Education)
Mahdev Mohan 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 Eng Hen
(Minister for Defence)
Ong Teng Koon Patrick Tay Teck Guan Png Eng Huat Pritam Singh Rahayu Mahzam Randolph Tan S Iswaran
(Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry))
Saktiandi Supaat 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 Chee Hean
(Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security)
Teo Ho Pin Teo Ser Luck
(Minister of State for Manpower)
Thomas Chua Kee Seng 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 Zaqy Mohamad
Motions (2)
Bills (9)
1st Reading Ministry of Trade and Industry
Credit Bureau Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Home Affairs
Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Transport
Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Home Affairs
Fire Safety (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading
National Registration (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Social and Family Development
Child Development Co-Savings (Amendment No 2) Bill
1st Reading
Income Tax (Amendment No. 3) Bill
2nd Reading Ministry of Manpower
Central Provident Fund (Amendment No 2) Bill
Oral Answers (7)
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Safeguards to Prevent Rise in Online Gambling Addiction
Tan Chuan-Jin Christopher de Souza Lee Bee Wah
+2 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Considerations for Granting Online Gambling Operator Licence
Desmond Lee Christopher de Souza Edwin Tong Chun Fai
+2 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Value of Rewards for Paralympic Medallists
Daniel Goh Pei Siong Alex Yam Grace Fu Hai Yien
+1 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Likelihood of Economic Recession
Seah Kian Peng Lim Hng Kiang
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Impact of Decline in Private Investments on Job Creation and Business Competitiveness
Zaqy Mohamad Saktiandi Supaat S Iswaran
+3 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower
Dealing with Higher Unemployment Rate
Tan Wu Meng Ang Hin Kee Patrick Tay Teck Guan
+9 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport
Enforcement against Errant Users of Personal Mobility Devices
Ang Wei Neng Josephine Teo Dennis Tan Lip Fong
+5 more
Written Answers (78)
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Ownership of HDB Flats of Deceased Singaporeans with Foreign Spouses and Children
Darryl David Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Success Rate of Applicants Getting BTO Flats under Married Child Priority Scheme
Lawrence Wong Liang Eng Hwa
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Professional Skills Training Elements in SkillsFuture Courses
Cheryl Chan Wei Ling Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Improving Employment Opportunities for Recent Graduates
Sun Xueling Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Subsidies for Immunisations for Children and Elderly
Cheng Li Hui Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Enhancing Home-based Care Options for Young Children, Elderly and Disabled
Tan Chuan-Jin Cheryl Chan Wei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Defence
CPR Training for All National Servicemen
Cheng Li Hui Ng Eng Hen
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Defence
Security Lapse in Case where NSman took Individual Physical Proficiency Test on Behalf of Another
Lee Bee Wah Ng Eng Hen
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Employment Rate of Graduates of Special Education Schools
Desmond Choo Ng Chee Meng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Cultivating Inclusive Environment in Schools for Special Needs Students
Ng Chee Meng Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Reducing Pay-TV Rates with Content Reduction
Yee Chia Hsing Yaacob Ibrahim
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Pension Payments in People's Association's Annual Reports
Png Eng Huat Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia
Gan Kim Yong Joan Pereira
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Cost Increase to Employers for Mandatory Corporate Medical Insurance
Gan Kim Yong Leon Perera
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Transparency in Criteria for Obtaining Permanent Residency and Citizenship
Kuik Shiao-Yin K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Process for Stateless in Singapore to be Recognised as Permanent Residents or Citizens
Kuik Shiao-Yin K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Law
Regulation of Online Providers of Legal Aid
Patrick Tay Teck Guan K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Employers' Obligations to Offer Insurance and Medical Coverage for Female Employees in Response to Zika Virus Threat
K Thanaletchimi Lim Swee Say
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Bogus Jobs for Work Pass Applications
K Thanaletchimi Lim Swee Say
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Reconstruction of Apron Drains and Uneven Void Deck Floors in Neighbourhood Renewal Programme
Pritam Singh Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Rationale behind Policy of Not Recognising Children of Unwed Mothers as Legitimate Children
Tan Chuan-Jin Kuik Shiao-Yin
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Publication of SMRT's Financial Statements after Take-over by Temasek Holdings
Khaw Boon Wan Leon Perera
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Sensors in Buses to Prevent Elderly from Falling
Khaw Boon Wan Joan Pereira
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office
Decision Not to Hold State Funeral for Late Former President Ong Teng Cheong
Grace Fu Hai Yien Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Subsidy for Maternity and Delivery Services at Restructured Hospitals for non-Singaporean Women
Daniel Goh Pei Siong Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Review of CPF Investment Scheme Given Continued Losses
Lim Swee Say Foo Mee Har
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Strengthening Singaporean Core in "Triple Weak" Companies
Patrick Tay Teck Guan Lim Swee Say
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Solar Panels for HDB Flats under SolarNova Tender
Pritam Singh Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Review of Grant Amount to Town Council Given Additional Maintenance Cycles
Lawrence Wong Zainal Sapari
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Number and Length of Stay at Crisis Shelters for Abused Women and Their Children
Tan Chuan-Jin Saktiandi Supaat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Prevalence of Children with Learning Disabilities per Cohort
Tan Chuan-Jin Sun Xueling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Progress of Implementation of Silver Zones
Desmond Choo Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Fall-proof Covered Gratings along Pedestrian Walkways
Khaw Boon Wan Joan Pereira
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Abuse Cases Involving Foreign Domestic Helpers Abuse
Kok Heng Leun Lim Swee Say
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Foreigners Caught Working Illegally in Singapore
Lim Swee Say Chong Kee Hiong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Rationale for Staff Disciplinary Actions before Conclusion of Coroner's Inquiry for 22 March Fatal Train Incident
Yee Chia Hsing Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Grounds for Dismissal of SMRT Employees for 22 March Fatal Train Incident
Lim Swee Say Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Education on Wildlife Treatment for Residents of Nature-inspired Developments
Lawrence Wong Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Benefits of Noise Barriers along MRT Tracks
Khaw Boon Wan Tin Pei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Plans to Augment LTA's Capabilities Given Expanded Roles
Khaw Boon Wan Zaqy Mohamad
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Insurance Coverage for Private Hire Vehicles and Drivers
Khaw Boon Wan Zaqy Mohamad
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Rationale for Current COE Validity Period
Khaw Boon Wan Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Penalty for Dislodged Air-conditioning Units
Gan Thiam Poh Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Publication of Full Report of 22 March Fatal Train Incident
Khaw Boon Wan Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Review of Heavy Vehicle Season Parking Scheme
Gan Thiam Poh Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office
Civil Servants in Part-time and Job-sharing Arrangements
Teo Chee Hean Leon Perera
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office
Meetings of Council of Presidential Advisers
Leon Perera Lee Hsien Loong
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Scanning Commuters and Their Belongings Before Entering MRT Stations
Khaw Boon Wan Joan Pereira
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Extending Use of Private Education Institution Student Concession Card to Returning Singaporean Children
Khaw Boon Wan Zainal Sapari
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Accidents Involving Unmanned Aircraft
Daniel Goh Pei Siong Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Review of Enforcement Legislation for Parking Violations in Private Estates
Khaw Boon Wan Sylvia Lim
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Singapore's Indigenous GDP, GDP Per Capita, GNI and GNI Per Capita from 2012 to 2015
Chen Show Mao Lim Hng Kiang
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Publication of Indigenouos GDP and ANI Data in Annual Yearbook of Statistics
Chen Show Mao Lim Hng Kiang
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Review of Quantum of Penalties and Compensation for Workplace Incidents
Christopher de Souza Lim Swee Say
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Raising Awareness amongst Foreign Workers on Hygiene and Work Practices
Lee Bee Wah Lim Swee Say
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Arrests Made for Attempted Suicides
K Shanmugam Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Pilot Programme to Video Record Statements from Suspects
K Shanmugam Sylvia Lim
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Special Dependant Pass for Foreign Women with Singapore Citizen Spouses or Children
Daniel Goh Pei Siong K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Measures to Detect and Reduce Incidence of Tuberculosis
Christopher de Souza Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Prevalence of Diabetes among Household Types
Kuik Shiao-Yin Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Finance
Government Agencies with Qualified or Adverse Accounts from Auditors in Past 20 Years
Heng Swee Keat Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Grassroots Leaders and Advisers Receiving Government Benefits
Chan Chun Sing Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Statement of Accounts and Financial Statements for 2015 SEA Games
Grace Fu Hai Yien Chen Show Mao
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Divorce and Marriage Trends by Income Group
Tan Chuan-Jin Gan Thiam Poh
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Cases Dealt with by Commissioner and Tribunal for Maintenance of Parents
Tan Chuan-Jin Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Problem Gambling Cases with History of Online Gambling
Tan Chuan-Jin Tan Wu Meng
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Criteria for Priority under Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme
Lawrence Wong Joan Pereira
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Price Difference between BTO and Resale Flats
Gan Thiam Poh Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Success Rates for Applicants for HDB's Fresh Start Housing and Two-Room Flexi Schemes
Gan Thiam Poh Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
BTO Flats Returned for Failing to Meet Key Collection Conditions
Lawrence Wong Zainal Sapari
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Response to Trial of Elderly Monitoring System and Utilities Management System
Cheng Li Hui Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Options for Executive Condominium Owners Who Have Not Met Minimum Occupation Period
Cheng Li Hui Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Access for Maintenance of High-rise Building Facades
Lee Bee Wah Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Free Sunday Parking for Residents of New Estates
Lawrence Wong Sun Xueling
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Use of Equivalent-luminance Yellow Light-emitting Diodes in Public Housing Estates and Spaces
Tan Wu Meng Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Support in Schools for Students Struggling with Suicide and other Mental Health Issues
Kuik Shiao-Yin Ng Chee Meng
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Teachers' Feedback for New PSLE Scoring System
Ng Chee Meng Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Utilisation and Top-up of SkillsFuture Credits
Pritam Singh Ong Ye Kung