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14th Parliament · 1st Session

Tuesday, 7 February 2023

Members (98 present, 5 absent)

Present (98)

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) Chee Hong Tat (Senior Minister of State for Finance and 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, 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 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) K Shanmugam (Minister for Home Affairs and Law) 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) 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 Eng Hen (Minister for Defence) Ng Ling Ling Ong Ye Kung (Minister for Health) Patrick Tay Teck Guan Poh Li San Pritam Singh (Leader of the Opposition) Rachel Ong Rahayu Mahzam (Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Minister for Law) Raj Joshua Thomas 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 See Leng (Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry) Tan Wu Meng Teo Chee Hean (Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security) 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 (5)

Motions (3)

Oral Answers (18)

Oral Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Commemoration of 100th Anniversary of the Late Mr Lee Kuan Yew's Birth

Sitoh Yih Pin Tan See Leng
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Alleged Increased Risk of Stroke for Older People who have Received Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine

Janil Puthucheary Joan Pereira Yip Hon Weng
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

2023 Outlook for Inflation, Cost of Living and Singapore Dollar

Alvin Tan Liang Eng Hwa Saktiandi Supaat
Oral Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Due Diligence on Carbon Credits Issued by Gold Standard and Verra

Grace Fu Hai Yien Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Reviewing Police's Operating Procedures to Minimise Occurrences of Wrongful Arrest

Ang Wei Neng Saktiandi Supaat K Shanmugam
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Capacity of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Sector in Singapore's Aviation Industry Given Resumption of Flights

Alvin Tan Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Ready Availability of Mobile Devices and Impact on Youth Education on Harms of Drugs

Tan Wu Meng Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Update on Testing and Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles in Public Transport Sector

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Chee Hong Tat
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Discounts in Ticket Prices to Attractions for Residents

Jamus Jerome Lim Alvin Tan
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Proposal for Public Consultation on Generational Ban on Smoking

Rahayu Mahzam Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Measures to Close Pay Gap between ITE, Polytechnic and University Graduates

Tan See Leng Wan Rizal
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Installation of Drinking Water Fountains in Areas of High Footfall

Rahayu Mahzam Leon Perera
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Resolving Disputes Arising from Conflicts between Terms in Lasting Power of Attorney Drawn Up in Singapore and Overseas

Eric Chua Saktiandi Supaat
Oral Answer Ministry of Finance

Financial Losses Suffered by EDBI and Temasek Holdings Due to Liquidation of Zilingo

Chee Hong Tat Leong Mun Wai
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Reviewing Enforcement Measures on Users and Sellers of Vaporisers and Related Consumables

Rahayu Mahzam Shawn Huang Wei Zhong Saktiandi Supaat
Oral Answer Ministry of Education

Trend of Vaping among School and Tertiary Institute Students

Gan Siow Huang Wan Rizal
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Addressing Manpower Shortage in Biotech Sector

He Ting Ru Low Yen Ling
Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Assaults at Dormitories involving Migrant Workers from Different Nationalities

Sun Xueling Murali Pillai

Written Answers (64)

Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Protocols for HDB Contractors on Repair of Premature Deterioration of External Facades of HDB Blocks

Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Incentivising CPF Members with High Ordinary Account Savings Tap On Investment Options with Higher Interest Rates

Yip Hon Weng Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Grant, Transfer and Capital Injection Flows Into and Out of MOH Holdings

Ong Ye Kung Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Healthcare Workers with Severe Adverse Reactions from COVID-19 Vaccinations

Tan Wu Meng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Update on Popular Places Pass Scheme for Migrant Workers Staying in Dormitories

He Ting Ru Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Annual Tax Collected on Tobacco Product Sales and Whether This Covers Cost of Treating Smoking-related Diseases

Lawrence Wong Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Financial Impact from Ongoing Administration of Sun Cable

He Ting Ru Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Publication of Audit Findings into SPH Media Trust's Inflated Circulation Numbers

Josephine Teo Hazel Poa
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Monthly Household Income as Consideration for HDB Rental Levels for Those on Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme

Desmond Lee Murali Pillai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Adjusting BTO Flat Balloting Chances to Ensure Good Mix of Applicants in Each Estate

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Proportion of Thefts in Supermarkets Involving Theft of Milk Powder

K Shanmugam Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Anti-mould Paint for HDB Flat Exterior Walls for Flats Built Near Humidity Sinks

Desmond Lee Jamus Jerome Lim Don Wee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Extension of Heightened Safety Period to Ensure Continued Workplace Safety

Yip Hon Weng Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Proportion of Workforce Offered Work-from-home Arrangements

Chua Kheng Wee Louis Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office

Naming of Keppel Offshore & Marine Staff Given Stern Warning over Probe into Petroleo Brasileiro Bribery Case

Gerald Giam Yean Song Dennis Tan Lip Fong Indranee Rajah
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Law

Transfer of Institutional Knowledge as SLA takes Over State Land Management within HDB Estates

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

Number of Vacant School Sites and Average Length of Time of Vacancy

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

Drug Offenders and Traffickers under Ages of 14 and 16

Tan Wu Meng K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Data on Locally Trained Medical Doctors Accepted into Residency Programmes

Ong Ye Kung Leon Perera
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Data on Pay Gap between ITE, Polytechnic and University Graduates

Chan Chun Sing Wan Rizal
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office

Cases of Singapore Companies Convicted of Corruption Overseas and Prosecuted in Singapore

Indranee Rajah Hazel Poa
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Technology to Increase Accessibility of Government Services

Josephine Teo Rachel Ong
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office

Household Formation Trends and Shift in Average Number of Persons Per Household

Liang Eng Hwa Indranee Rajah
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Resident Households where Male Spouse has No Income or Lower Income Compared to Female Spouse

Lawrence Wong Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Estimated Timeline to Complete Review and Checks on COVID-19-related Procurement and Expenditure

Lawrence Wong Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Property Taxes Collected and Reasons for Rise in Annual Values of Residential Properties

Lawrence Wong Liang Eng Hwa
Written Answer Ministry of Defence

Reports of Employers Acting Unfairly towards NSmen with Reservist Obligations

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

Verification of Mental or Physical Health of Inmate against Public Hospital Records at Time of Admission

Dennis Tan Lip Fong K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Case of Man Awarded $20,000 for being Wrongly Imprisoned in 2017

K Shanmugam Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Number of Road Traffic Accidents Involving Car-sharing Vehicles and Resulting in Casualties in 2021 and 2022

Gerald Giam Yean Song K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Stricter Measures to Prevent Smuggling of Opium through or into Singapore

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Long-Term Visit Pass Applications for Family Members to Assist with Care Responsibilities in Singapore

He Ting Ru K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Details on Fire at East Coast Road on 9 January 2023 where Pit Cover of Fire Hydrant was Stuck

Gerald Giam Yean Song K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Law

Review of Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1966 to Allow Extension of Legal Duty of Natural Parent to Maintain Illegitimate Child After Death

K Shanmugam Murali Pillai
Written Answer Ministry of Law

Plans for Review of Criminal Disclosure Obligations in Criminal Procedure Code 2010

K Shanmugam Murali Pillai
Written Answer Ministry of Law

Updates on Recommendations in Committee of Privileges' Report Presented to Parliament on 10 February 2022

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Impact of Anticipated Drought and Bushfires in Australia on Singapore's Food Import

Gan Kim Yong Rachel Ong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Projected Funding for Biotech Sector in Next Decade

He Ting Ru Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Measures to Ensure Safe Passage of Ships in Singapore Strait

Shawn Huang Wei Zhong S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Installation of Noise Barriers on MRT Tracks near Residential Areas and Proposal to Reduce Train Speed near Residential Areas

Yip Hon Weng S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Tests on Water Sources for Presence of Micro-plastics Contamination

Edward Chia Bing Hui Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Impact of Packaging Partnership Programme and Resource Sustainability Act on Amount of Single-use Plastics Produced

Yip Hon Weng Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Offence for Leaving Vehicle Engines Idling and Whether it Applies to Electric Vehicles

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Reports Received on High-rise Littering Involving Faeces since 2017

Tan Wu Meng Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Progress of Nationwide Reusable Dining-ware Scheme

Grace Fu Hai Yien Leon Perera
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Manage Use of Artificial Intelligence Bots in Schools

Shawn Huang Wei Zhong Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Reasons for Widening Salary Gap Between University and Non-university Graduates

Chan Chun Sing Edward Chia Bing Hui
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Primary 1 Registrations made Under Phase 2A and 2B Broken Down by Type of Eligibility

Chan Chun Sing Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Balloting in Primary Schools in Phase 2B in 2022 and Vacancies versus Registrants in Phase 2B in Last 10 Years

Chan Chun Sing Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Plans to Leverage of Artificial Intelligence Technology to Support Learning for Students

Chan Chun Sing Rachel Ong
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Complaints of Abuse or Neglect of Children Made to National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Number of Students with Chronic Absenteeism Helped through Enhanced Step-Up Programme

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Enforcement Actions against Abuse of Car Park Label Scheme Meant for Disabled Persons or Their Caregivers

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Sufficiency of Manpower and Specialised Skills in Government Hospitals and Measures to Attract Quality Professionals

Shawn Huang Wei Zhong Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Take-up Rate of COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Below Age Five and Number of Reported Adverse Reactions

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Ensuring Ethical Standards amongst Those Working in Mental Healthcare Sector

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Impact of Bioswales and Rain Gardens on Premature Deterioration of External Finishes of HDB Flats

Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Warranty on External Paintwork for New HDB BTO Developments and Incidence of Warranty Claims

Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Factors Accounting for 74% Increase in Land Development Costs for HDB BTOs

Desmond Lee Leon Perera
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Corporate Culture in SPH Media Trust

Josephine Teo Hazel Poa
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Legal Safety Nets for Companies and Individuals against Non-disclosure of Sponsored Social Media Content

Josephine Teo Rachel Ong
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Update on Improving Living Conditions in Migrant Worker Dormitories

Christopher de Souza Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Number of Singaporeans above Age 65 in Employment, Their Salary Range and Industries

Tan See Leng Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Measures to Maintain Racial Harmony and Security in Migrant Workers Dormitories

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Tan See Leng

Clarifications (1)