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14th Parliament · 1st Session

Tuesday, 13 September 2022

Members (91 present, 12 absent)

Present (91)

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 Sustainability and the Environment and Minister for Transport) Carrie Tan Chan Chun Sing (Minister for Education) Cheng Hsing Yao Cheng Li Hui Cheryl Chan Wei Ling Chong Kee Hiong 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, Prime Minister's Office) Don Wee Edward Chia Bing Hui Eric Chua (Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Minister for Social and Family Development) Foo Mee Har Gan Siow Huang (Minister of State for Education and Manpower) 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) 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) K Shanmugam (Minister for Home Affairs and Law) Koh Lian Pin Koh Poh Koon (Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Sustainability and the Environment) Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Lawrence Wong (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance) Lee Hsien Loong (Prime Minister) 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 Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman (Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Education and Foreign Affairs) Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development) Murali Pillai Nadia Ahmad Samdin Ng Eng Hen (Minister for Defence) Ng Ling Ling Ong Ye Kung (Minister for Health) Patrick Tay Teck Guan Pritam Singh (Leader of the Opposition) Rachel Ong Rahayu Mahzam (Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Minister for Law) 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 Home Affairs and Social and Family Development) Sylvia Lim Tan Chuan-Jin (Speaker) Tan Kiat How (Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information and National Development) Tan Wu Meng Tan Yia Swam Tin Pei Ling Vikram Nair Vivian Balakrishnan (Minister for Foreign Affairs) 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

Absent (12)

Motions (1)

Bills (2)

Oral Answers (12)

Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Removal of More COVID-19 Restrictions and Its Impact on Hospitalisation Rates and Vaccine Programme

Ong Ye Kung Yip Hon Weng Jamus Jerome Lim
Oral Answer Ministry of Finance

Special Review of Controls and Checks for COVID-19 Pandemic-related Procurement and Expenditure

Indranee Rajah Foo Mee Har
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Review of Salary, Workload and Progression Pathways for Early Childhood Educators

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Wan Rizal Leong Mun Wai
Oral Answer Ministry of Education

Development and Retention of Special Education School Teachers

Denise Phua Lay Peng Pritam Singh Shahira Abdullah +2 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Annual Public Transport Subsidy Amount and How This Compares with Other Government Subsidies and Support

S Iswaran Liang Eng Hwa
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Benefits and Challenges of Four-day Work Week

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Gan Siow Huang
Oral Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Consultation for Singapore’s Climate Targets to be Announced at UN Climate Change Conference 2022

Grace Fu Hai Yien Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Rebound of Retail and Hospitality Sectors since Start of 2022

Low Yen Ling Desmond Choo
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Business Costs in Singapore and Measures to Help Businesses Remain Competitive

Low Yen Ling Desmond Choo Seah Kian Peng
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Impact on COE Prices Exerted by Car Rental Companies that Lease Out Private Hire Cars

Amy Khor Lean Suan Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Oral Answer Ministry of Education

Lower-income's Access to Schools in Higher-income Estates After Change in Primary 1 Distance-based Allotment

Shahira Abdullah Chan Chun Sing
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Further Measures to Address Labour Crunch and Reduce Dependence on Foreign Labour

Liang Eng Hwa Gan Siow Huang

Written Answers (62)

Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Set-up and Sustainability Plans for Enabling Business Hubs

He Ting Ru Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office

Encouraging Government Agencies to Hire More Qualified Persons with Disabilities

Leon Perera Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Impact of Recent Flaw in iOS Devices on Personal Data of Singaporeans

Josephine Teo Hany Soh
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Salary Review of Polytechnic and ITE Educators

Chan Chun Sing Wan Rizal
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Physical Barriers to Separate Smoking and Non-smoking Areas in Coffee Shops

Grace Fu Hai Yien Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office

Target Timelines for Government Replies to Appeals Raised by Members of Parliament for Their Constituents

Murali Pillai Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

More Transitional Shelters for Homeless Persons and Rough Sleepers

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Foreign Affairs

ASEAN's Response to Lack of Progress on Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar

Gerald Giam Yean Song Dennis Tan Lip Fong Vivian Balakrishnan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Mental Health Support for Singapore’s Athletes during Training and in Run-up to Competitions

Edwin Tong Chun Fai Wan Rizal
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Malay University Applicants Enrolling in Courses with Lower Cut-off Points Despite Qualifying for Those with Higher Cut-off Points

Chan Chun Sing Mariam Jaafar
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Coverage of New Subsidy Framework for Standard Drugs List and Drug Affordability

Ong Ye Kung Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Road Traffic Accidents Caused by Mechanical Failures in Past Five Years

K Shanmugam Murali Pillai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Years of Work Experience as Added Criterion in Complementarity Assessment Framework

Tan See Leng Rachel Ong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Assessing Success of Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass Scheme

Jamus Jerome Lim Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Defence

Statistics on New Male Citizens who Do Not Serve National Service

Leong Mun Wai Ng Eng Hen
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Assisting Students and Staff in Schools with Less Established Alumni Networks

Don Wee Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Announcement of and Public Consultation for Land Use Plans for Changi Bay Reclamation Site

Leon Perera Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Control over Number and Location of Tobacco Retail Licences Issued

Liang Eng Hwa Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Improvement in Wait Times Given Increase in Allocation Quota for HDB BTO First‐timer Applicants

Derrick Goh Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Service Standards for Non-emergency or Private Ambulance Services

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office

Review of Disclosure Requirements and Penalty Regimes for Breaches of Securities and Futures Act and Companies Act

Indranee Rajah Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Study into Demand and Models for Adult Disability Care Services

Gerald Giam Yean Song Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Progress on Introduction of Common Salary Guideline for Asatizahs

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Shahira Abdullah
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office

Extension of Childcare Leave Provisions for Parents with Children with Special Needs

Indranee Rajah Mariam Jaafar
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Public Review and Consultation Process for Environmental Impact Assessments

He Ting Ru Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Increase in Primary School Capacity in Housing Estates with New Developments

Derrick Goh Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Defence

Safety Measures and Occasions for Military Demonstrations Such As Free Fall Jumps

Don Wee Ng Eng Hen
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Risk to Ecological Balance with Deployment of Genetically-modified Mosquitoes as Vector Control

Jamus Jerome Lim Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Singaporeans Affected by Alleged Job Scams for Work in Cambodia and Myanmar

Gan Thiam Poh K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Effect of Elevated PM2.5 Levels on Rail Workers' Health

Melvin Yong Yik Chye S Iswaran
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office

Progress on Measures to Achieve United, Caring and Inclusive Society in Singapore

Gan Thiam Poh Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Measures to Help Eligible Prison Inmates Claim NS55 Recognition Package Before Expiry Date

Tan Wu Meng K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Statement of Assets and Liabilities in Government Financial Statements for FY2021/2022

Lawrence Wong Hazel Poa
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Breakdown of $980 Billion in Government Securities Fund in Financial Statements for FY2021/2022

Lawrence Wong Hazel Poa
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Annual Subvention Grant to Town Councils with Raising of GST in 2023 and 2024

Lawrence Wong Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of Defence

Uptake of NS55 Recognition Package Credits

Tan Wu Meng Ng Eng Hen
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Beauty Salons Found Engaging in Vice Activities in Past Five Years

Melvin Yong Yik Chye K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Removal of Hyperlinks in SMS and Aggregator Messages to Reduce Risk of Phishing

K Shanmugam Shahira Abdullah
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Complaints of Unfair and Pressure Sales Tactics and Recourse Available to Aggrieved Consumers

Liang Eng Hwa Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Effect of Increased Temperatures from Climate Change on Changi Airport Operations

Tan Wu Meng S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Delay in Opening of Phase 3 of Thomson-East Coast MRT Line

Jamus Jerome Lim S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Total and Average Sum in Electronic Road Pricing Charges Paid by Motorcyclists

S Iswaran Leon Perera
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Ensuring Safety of Bus Stop Users from Cyclists

Dennis Tan Lip Fong S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Electronic Road Pricing Charges' Effect on Drivers' Decision on Route and Travel Mode

S Iswaran Leon Perera
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Enforcement Against Non-Compliance with Vehicle Exhaust Emission Standards

Grace Fu Hai Yien Murali Pillai
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Additional Places Offered by New SPED Schools under Enabling Masterplan 2030 Recommendations

Chan Chun Sing He Ting Ru
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Criteria for Caregivers of Mentally Disabled Persons to Qualify for Concessionary Levy or Grant

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Murali Pillai
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Staff Vacancies in Adult Disability Homes and Day Activity Centres

Gerald Giam Yean Song Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Publication and Distribution of Future Care Planning Playbook

He Ting Ru Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Criteria for Admission to Preschools Supported by Anchor or Partner Operator Schemes

Gerald Giam Yean Song Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Hiring of More Dedicated Administrative and Support Care Staff to Assist Nurses

Ong Ye Kung Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Time Spent by Healthcare Professionals Communicating with Patients and Their Families

Tan Wu Meng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Long-term Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines on Children and Removal of Vaccine-differentiated Measures in Medical Facilities

Jamus Jerome Lim Ong Ye Kung Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Data on Private Residential Properties Bought by Locals and Foreigners in Past Three Years

Gan Thiam Poh Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Studies on Why Other Countries Have Banned Practice of Debarking Dogs and Declawing Cats

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Data on Completed But Vacant HDB Units by Flat Type and Vacancy Rates

Chua Kheng Wee Louis Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Reason for Limiting Central Management of Environmental Impact Assessment Pilot to HDB and JTC Projects

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Breakdown of $193.7 Million Annual Fee Paid to Sports Hub Pte Ltd

Edwin Tong Chun Fai Hazel Poa
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Funds Raised by People’s Association and Mayors for Community and Charitable Causes in 2021

Leong Mun Wai Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Individuals Who Ceased Employment Since Implementation of Workforce Vaccination Measures

Tan Wu Meng Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Wage Cut Notifications Received from March 2020 to July 2022

Leong Mun Wai Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

One-off Adjustment to CPF Ordinary Account Interest Rates to Better Reflect Inflation Premium

Jamus Jerome Lim Tan See Leng