14th Parliament · 1st Session
Monday, 1 November 2021
Members (97 present, 7 absent)
Present (97)
Abdul Samad Alex Yam Alvin Tan
(Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Trade and Industry)
Amy Khor Lean Suan
(Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment and Transport)
Ang Wei Neng Baey Yam Keng
(Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport)
Carrie Tan Chan Chun Sing
(Minister for Education)
Chee Hong Tat
(Senior Minister of State for Transport)
Cheng Hsing Yao Cheng Li Hui Cheryl Chan Wei Ling Chong Kee Hiong Christopher de Souza
(Deputy Speaker)
Chua Kheng Wee Louis Darryl David Denise Phua Lay Peng Dennis Tan Lip Fong Derrick Goh Desmond Choo Desmond Lee
(Minister for National Development, Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration)
Desmond Tan
(Minister of State for Home Affairs and Sustainability and the Environment)
Don Wee Edward Chia Bing Hui Edwin Tong Chun Fai
(Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law)
Eric Chua
(Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers for Culture, Community and Youth and Social and Family Development)
Foo Mee Har Gan Kim Yong
(Minister for Trade and Industry)
Gan Siow Huang
(Minister of State for Education and Manpower)
Gan Thiam Poh Gerald Giam Yean Song Grace Fu Hai Yien
(Minister for Sustainability and the Environment)
Hany Soh Hazel Poa He Ting Ru Heng Chee How
(Senior Minister of State for Defence)
Heng Swee Keat
(Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies)
Hoon Hian Teck Indranee Rajah
(Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development and Leader of the House)
Jamus Jerome Lim Janet Ang Janil Puthucheary
(Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information and Health and Government Whip)
Jessica Tan Soon Neo
(Deputy Speaker)
Joan Pereira Josephine Teo
(Minister for Communications and Information and Second Minister for Home Affairs)
Koh Lian Pin Koh Poh Koon
(Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower)
Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Leon Perera Leong Mun Wai Liang Eng Hwa Lim Biow Chuan Lim Wee Kiak Louis Ng Kok Kwang Low Yen Ling
(Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Trade and Industry)
Mariam Jaafar Mark Chay Masagos Zulkifli B M M
(Minister for Social and Family Development, Second Minister for Health and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs)
Melvin Yong Yik Chye Mohd Fahmi Aliman Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim
(Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development)
Murali Pillai Nadia Ahmad Samdin Ng Ling Ling Ong Ye Kung
(Minister for Health)
Patrick Tay Teck Guan Poh Li San Pritam Singh
(Leader of the Opposition)
Rachel Ong Raeesah Khan Rahayu Mahzam
(Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communications and Information and Minister for Health)
Raj Joshua Thomas S Iswaran
(Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations)
Saktiandi Supaat Seah Kian Peng Shahira Abdullah Sharael Taha Shawn Huang Wei Zhong Sim Ann
(Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development and Deputy Government Whip)
Sitoh Yih Pin Sun Xueling
(Minister of State for Education and Social and Family Development)
Sylvia Lim Tan Chuan-Jin
(Speaker)
Tan Kiat How
(Minister of State for Communications and Information and National Development)
Tan See Leng
(Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry)
Tan Wu Meng Tan Yia Swam Tharman Shanmugaratnam
(Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies)
Tin Pei Ling Vikram Nair Wan Rizal Xie Yao Quan Yeo Wan Ling Yip Hon Weng Zaqy Mohamad
(Senior Minister of State for Defence and Manpower and Deputy Leader of the House)
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
Motions (2)
Bills (8)
1st Reading Ministry of Finance
Monetary Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Home Affairs
Prisons (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Law
Intellectual Property (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Law
Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Finance
Corporate Registers (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Social and Family Development
Women's Charter (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Finance
Gambling Duties Bill
2nd Reading Ministry of Manpower
Retirement and Re-employment (Amendment) Bill
Oral Answers (5)
Oral Answer Ministry of Health
Updated COVID-19 Healthcare and Treatment Protocols and Measures to Ensure Adequate Rest and Leave for Healthcare Professionals
Shahira Abdullah He Ting Ru Yip Hon Weng
+8 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Support for Industry and Consumers Given Higher Electricity Prices and Recent Exit of Electricity Retailers
Edward Chia Bing Hui Saktiandi Supaat Liang Eng Hwa
+17 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower
Review of Conditions in Migrant Worker Dormitories following Incident at Westlite Jalan Tukang Dormitory
Koh Poh Koon Desmond Choo Leon Perera
+5 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Deployment of Riot Police at Jalan Tukang Westlite Dormitory on 13 October 2021
Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap He Ting Ru Desmond Tan
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport
Vaccinated Travel Lane Arrangements with More Territories
S Iswaran Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Ang Wei Neng
Written Answers (95)
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
PSLE Grades of Students Affected by Special Circumstances due to COVID-19 Situation
Darryl David Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Review of Entry Requirements for Migrant Workers in Critical Sectors with Posture of COVID-19 as Endemic
Poh Li San Edward Chia Bing Hui Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Drivers for Inflation Over Next 24 Months and Impact on Singapore's Economy
Gan Kim Yong Desmond Choo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Migrant Domestic Workers Allowed to Enter Singapore under Pilot Programme Since July 2021
Tan See Leng Yeo Wan Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Indicative Dates of Arrival for Employers of Migrant Domestic Workers
Lim Biow Chuan Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Measures to Prevent Forgery of Witness Statements and Dependence on Single Police Officer's Submission of Witness Statements
Murali Pillai K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Review of Government Social Assistance Payouts Given Recent Study on Minimum Income Standards for Households in Singapore
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Seah Kian Peng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Support for Children whose Parents or Caregivers are Embroiled in Drug-related Offences
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Impact of New Scoring System on Setting of PSLE Papers and Students Who Could Not Take PSLE Papers due to COVID-19 Issues
Chan Chun Sing Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Financial Viability of Construction Firms with Government Contracts
Desmond Lee Shawn Huang Wei Zhong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Steps to Curb Spread of Misinformation through Social Media and Closed Messaging Systems on COVID-19 Treatments
Murali Pillai Lim Biow Chuan Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Assessment Criteria for Sinovac and Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccines for Inclusion in National Vaccination Programme
Yip Hon Weng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Extending Workfare Income Supplement to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Who Work as Food Delivery Riders
Gan Thiam Poh Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance
Annual Revenue, Profit before Tax, Chargeable Income and Effective Tax Rate of Multinational Enterprises in Singapore in Last 10 Years
Lawrence Wong Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Updated Protocols for COVID-19 Patients, Vaccination for Children and Delays in Response Time by Government COVID-19 Teams
Dennis Tan Lip Fong Sylvia Lim Yeo Wan Ling
+5 more
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Number Placed on Various Quarantine Orders in Past Three Months and Number of Travellers Allowed to Serve Quarantine in Own Homes
Lim Wee Kiak Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Plans and Targets to Expand Day and Home Care Capacity to Promote Ageing-in-place
Yip Hon Weng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Bulk Purchase Programme to Allow Households to Purchase Antigen Rapid Test Kits More Competitive Price
Chua Kheng Wee Louis Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Measures to Reduce Packaging Waste Generated from Increase in E-commerce
Seah Kian Peng Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Ensuring Accuracy Given Different Brands of Antigen Rapid Test Kits
Sharael Taha Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Efforts to Reduce Costs of PCR Tests for Entry into and Exit from Singapore through Changi Airport
Pritam Singh S Iswaran
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Regulations for F&B Establishments to be Charged Less by Food Delivery Platforms to Cope with Reduced Dine-in Business
Gan Kim Yong Darryl David
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Assessed Risk of COVID-19 Transmission to Individuals Living or Going to School Near Nursing Homes Repurposed Into Community Treatment Facilities
Desmond Choo Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Estimated Cost of Damage due to Fire at Residential Premises, Non-residential Premises and Non-building Places
Joan Pereira K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office
Recalibrating Existing Population Strategies Given COVID-19's Negative Impact on Singapore's Population Numbers
Indranee Rajah Cheng Li Hui
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Workplace Safety and Health Act Proceedings Commenced against Worker, Employer or Both
Tan Wu Meng Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Assessment of Collaboration for Duke-NUS Medical School
Lim Wee Kiak Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Considerations for Allotting Foreign Manpower Quotas to Companies that Employ Part-timers who May Work for Different Companies
Tan See Leng Yeo Wan Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Class 4 Licence Driving Courses under SkillsFuture Framework to Facilitate Mid-career Transfers into Public Transport Driver Roles
Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Help for Less Digitally Savvy Singaporeans to Use Community Development Council E-vouchers
Edwin Tong Chun Fai Ang Wei Neng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Impact of COVID-19-related Movement Restrictions on Mental Health of Migrant Workers
He Ting Ru Louis Ng Kok Kwang Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Making Available More Affordable or Subsidised Treatment for Mental Health Given Likely Increase in Cases during COVID-19 Pandemic Period
Darryl David Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Appeals to be Eligible for HDB’s Proximity Housing Grant when Resale Flat Changes Hands between Members of Same Family
Gan Thiam Poh Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Defence
Military Camps that Tap On Renewable Sources of Energy to Generate Power
Ng Eng Hen Cheng Li Hui
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
COVID-19 Impact on Home Visits and Interventions by IMH Community Health Team and Community Dementia Services
Nadia Ahmad Samdin Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Proposal for Blanket Waiver on Need for Ex-spousal Consent to List Children as Occupiers in HDB Flat Applications
Desmond Lee Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Proposal for Mandatory Foldable Benches and Seat Belts at Back of Lorries that Ferry Passengers
Louis Ng Kok Kwang S Iswaran
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Take-up Rate of Diabetes Screening in Singapore in Past Three Years
Ong Ye Kung Leon Perera
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office
Volume of Trade Turnover on Singapore Exchange and Measures to Make Trades on Singapore Exchange More Attractive to Foreign Investors
Tharman Shanmugaratnam Saktiandi Supaat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Social Services and Plans to Keep Seniors Meaningfully Engaged Despite COVID-19 Restrictions
Nadia Ahmad Samdin Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Likely Changes to Government's Bus Contracting Model
S Iswaran Cheryl Chan Wei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Utilisation Rate for Category D COEs and Proportion of Successful Bids by Commercial Entities and Individual Buyers
S Iswaran Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Progress on Development of Proposed Polyclinic at Junction of Serangoon Central and Upper Serangoon Road
Seah Kian Peng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Measures to Protect Individuals and Raise Awareness on Multitude of Financial Scams
Christopher de Souza K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Number of Ex-offenders Who Secured Employment through Yellow Ribbon Singapore in Past Three Years and Incentives for Employers to Hire Them
Abdul Samad K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Update on Efforts towards 2030 Targets for Generating Electricity with Solar Energy and Encouraging Private Property Owners to Install Solar Energy Systems
Murali Pillai Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Compensation when Electricity Retailers Exit Market and Plans to Increase Power Generation Capacity
Don Wee Chua Kheng Wee Louis Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Monthly Consumption of COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits and Plans to Increase Capability to Produce Test Kits Locally
Gan Kim Yong Tan Wu Meng Saktiandi Supaat
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Impact of 11% Reduction in Non-resident Population on Singapore’s Economy and Business
Gan Kim Yong Foo Mee Har
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Illegal Car-pooling Services Caught in Past Two Years and Whether Facilitation of Such Services on Online Platforms is an Offence
Gan Thiam Poh S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Update on Plans to Build Cycling Paths at Bukit Batok SMC
Murali Pillai S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Reasons for Significant Difference in LTA Fees when Transferring Vehicle Registration Number to Used Car Compared to New Car
Don Wee S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Utilisation Rate of Vaccinated Travel Lane Flights and Plans to Increase Number of Designated Flights
Mariam Jaafar S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Data on Category D COEs Sold and Utilised in 2021
S Iswaran Sharael Taha
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Efforts and Measures to Detect and Prevent Desecration of Tombstones in Cemeteries
Grace Fu Hai Yien Leon Perera
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Offering Plant-based Meals or Meals Derived from Sustainable Sources at Government Events
Shahira Abdullah Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Efforts to Provide Peer Support and Emotional Comfort to Teachers Struggling with Mental Health and Workload
Chan Chun Sing Christopher de Souza
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Resources to Guide Teachers in Changing Teaching Methods and Provide Support to Teach-from-home
Chan Chun Sing Christopher de Souza
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Data on Students with Mental Illness or Psychiatric Issues Made Known to Schools or Institutes of Higher Learning in Past 10 Years
Chan Chun Sing Patrick Tay Teck Guan
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Proposal to Minimise Home-based Learning and Allow Vaccinated Secondary Schools Students to Mix and Receive Support amidst COVID-19 Endemic
Chan Chun Sing Christopher de Souza
Written Answer Ministry of Finance
Tier Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty and Selling Deadlines for Development Projects of Different sizes
Don Wee Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of Finance
Total Taxable Personal Income Earned by All Persons in Each Decile for FY 2019
Lawrence Wong Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Proposal to Require Divorce Rulings for Shared Care and Control to Identify which Party is Allowed to List Child as "Essential Occupier" in Application to Buy Subsidised HDB Flat
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Number of Parental Alienation Cases Reported in Past Three Years
Mariam Jaafar Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Domestic Violence Cases Linked to COVID-19-related Mental Health Issues and Protocols for Reports by Healthcare Frontliners
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Wan Rizal
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Update on Investigation of Deviant Teaching and Expected Date of Completion for Investigation
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Easing of COVID-19 Restricted Measures for Friday and Daily prayers at Mosques
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Enforcement Action against Singapore-based Company Fined for Making False Claims about Its Health Supplements
Yip Hon Weng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Breakdown of Data on Patients with Mental Illness or Psychiatric Issues in Private and Public Health Institutions by Age Range
Patrick Tay Teck Guan Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Data on Severity of Illness Experienced by COVID-19 Vaccinated Patients and Evaluation of Effectiveness of Vaccines for Booster Jabs
Yip Hon Weng Dennis Tan Lip Fong Gerald Giam Yean Song
+4 more
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Moves to Prevent Unapproved Antigen Rapid Test Kits from Being Sold to Public
Ong Ye Kung Ng Ling Ling
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Managing Confidentiality of COVID-19 Patients' Identifying Particulars
Ong Ye Kung Sylvia Lim
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Types of COVID-19 Vaccinations Received by Doctors and Other Healthcare Professionals
Joan Pereira Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
COVID-19 Positive Cases Classified by Housing Type
Tan Wu Meng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Preventive Actions against Chat Groups Spreading Anti-Vaccination Misinformation on Medicines Like Ivermectin
Shahira Abdullah Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Statistics on Number of COVID-19 Fatalities and Place of Demise
Dennis Tan Lip Fong Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Plans for Differentiated Treatment for Vaccinated Persons Declining Booster Dose
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Doctors Administering Repurposed Drugs to COVID-19 Patients on Off-Label Basis
Leong Mun Wai Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Assisting Lower-income Groups to Remain Connected through Reliable and Affordable Telecommunications Plans
Don Wee Josephine Teo
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Plans to Increase Transparency and Accountability of Companies Providing and Purchasing Surveillance Advertising
Desmond Choo Josephine Teo
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Estimated Backlog of Delayed Ongoing HDB Neighbourhood Renewal Projects
Desmond Lee Ng Ling Ling
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Application for Purchase or Rental of HDB Flat by Applicants Having Shared Custody of Children
Desmond Lee Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Statistics on Mortgage and Total Debt Servicing Ratios among HDB Resale Flat Buyers
Chua Kheng Wee Louis Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Measures Taken to Restore Manpower Supply to Pre-COVID-19 Levels for Construction Companies
Desmond Lee Shawn Huang Wei Zhong
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Ongoing Efforts on Engaging Elderly and Youths to Mitigate Stress and Loneliness from COVID-19 Safety Measures
Wan Rizal Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Training Programmes to Educate Migrant Domestic Workers from Falling Prey to Cyber Scams
Tan See Leng Christopher de Souza
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Halting Work Transfers as Preventive Measure to Stabilise Rising Salaries of Migrant Construction Workers
Poh Li San Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Measures in Place to Ensure Adequate Breaks for Retail and Frontline Workers in Ageing Workforce
Don Wee Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Employment Status of Foreign Spouses of Singaporeans and Support Available for Lower-income Households
Desmond Choo Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Inspections Targeting High-Risk Activities and Sectors and Enforcement Actions Taken for Non-compliance
Melvin Yong Yik Chye Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Probe into Recent Fatal Accident at Tuas Incineration Plant and Enhancement of Safety Measures
Melvin Yong Yik Chye Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Allowing Entry to Fully Vaccinated Workers from ASEAN Countries to Mitigate Labour Crunch in Construction and Renovation Industries
Tan See Leng Ang Wei Neng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Measures to Ensure Steady Supply of Migrant Domestic Workers
Tan See Leng Shawn Huang Wei Zhong
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Vaccine Hesitancy among Work Pass Holders
Tan See Leng Gerald Giam Yean Song
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Protocols to Ensure Threshold of Vaccination Levels among Workers in Dormitories and Verification of Vaccination Status of New Arrivals
He Ting Ru Tan See Leng