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14th Parliament · 2nd Session

Monday, 3 July 2023

Members (97 present, 6 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 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 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 Edwin Tong Chun Fai (Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law) Eric Chua (Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Minister for Social and Family Development) 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 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) 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 S Iswaran (Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations) Saktiandi Supaat Seah Kian Peng 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 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 Tan Yia Swam 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 (6)

Motions (5)

Bills (4)

Oral Answers (9)

Written Answers (86)

Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Misuse of Personal Mobility Devices for Food Delivery Service

S Iswaran Murali Pillai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Public Health Institutions Hiring Third Party Bill Collectors

Ng Ling Ling Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Volume of Liquefied Natural Gas Imported from Indonesia

Gan Kim Yong Saktiandi Supaat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Outcome of Study by National University Polyclinics on Use of Antibiotics

Joan Pereira Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Carbon Footprint for Retrofitting Old Buildings Compared with Demolition

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

Updates on Prices and Procedures for Elective Egg-freezing in Singapore

Nadia Ahmad Samdin Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Adoption of Outcome-based Contracts for Facility Management Services by Town Councils

Raj Joshua Thomas Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Exemption from Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty for Property Purchases by Nationals of Selected Countries under Singapore-European Association Free Trade Agreement

Lawrence Wong Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Ways to Ensure Availability of Budget Cooked Food and Halal Food Options at HDB Coffee Shops

Desmond Lee Cheryl Chan Wei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Plans to Mitigate Risk of Singapore Going into Technical Recession

Gan Kim Yong Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Feedback Received from Residents on Loud Noise from Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles

Gan Thiam Poh Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into School Curriculum

Chan Chun Sing Desmond Choo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Audits of Admissions at Emergency Departments of Public Hospitals and Duration of Patients' Stays

Joan Pereira Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Law

Oversight of Administrative Fees Charged by Pawnbrokers and Moneylenders

Carrie Tan K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Assistance Extended to Schools Facing Difficulty with School Bus Contracts

Joan Pereira Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Impact of COVID-19 Disruptions on Completion Date of North-South Corridor

Saktiandi Supaat S Iswaran
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Criteria in Selection of Sites for Setting up of Active Ageing Centres

Ng Ling Ling Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Legislation on Maximum Rental Fee Adjustments by Landlords Following Lease Renewal

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

Impact of Revised Land Allocation and Pricing Framework for Places of Worship on Past Reserves

Lawrence Wong Jamus Jerome Lim
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Agencies That Have Been Able to Meet Salary Guidelines for Social Service Sector

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Overseas School Trips Undertaken by MOE Schools Post-COVID-19 Pandemic

Chan Chun Sing Darryl David
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Remission of Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty for Property Buyers who are Singles

Lawrence Wong Darryl David
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Review following UN Special Rapporteur's Report of Singapore-based Entities Providing Supplies to Myanmar Military

Vivian Balakrishnan Dennis Tan Lip Fong Vikram Nair
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Foreign Healthcare Employees Granted Singapore Permanent Residency

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

Impact of Extension of Benchmarks on Surgeons' Fees Covering Surgical Procedures

Yip Hon Weng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Challenges in Implementing OneMillionTrees Movement

Edward Chia Bing Hui Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Assistance to Master Tenant at Block 151A Bishan Street 11 to Fill Vacant Stalls

Chong Kee Hiong Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Re-employment of Teachers Based on Past Performance Grades

Chan Chun Sing Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Rate of Recalcitrant Drink Drivers Caught for Drink Driving Resulting in Fatal Accidents, Injuries and Damage to Property

Melvin Yong Yik Chye K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Impact of Prolonged Heat Wave on Power Grid and Deployment of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Gan Kim Yong Cheryl Chan Wei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Trial of Priority Cabins for Elderly on MRT Trains

Saktiandi Supaat S Iswaran
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Implementation and Processes of National Strategy on Mental Health and Well-being

Ong Ye Kung Cheryl Chan Wei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Unmarried Mothers under Age of 35 Who Seek Assistance for Public Housing Application

Desmond Choo Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Schools Starting Lessons at 8.00 am or Later

Chan Chun Sing Darryl David
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Proposal for Computation of Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty Based on Per Square Foot

Lawrence Wong Gan Thiam Poh
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Delays to Completion of Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Projects Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic

Sharael Taha Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Request to Build Hawker Centre in Bishan to Provide Budget Meal Options

Chong Kee Hiong Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Defaults in Repayment under Temporary Bridging Loan, SME Working Capital Loan and Trade Loan Programmes

Gan Thiam Poh Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Revocation of Car Insurance Policy for Non-payment of Insurance Premium Instalments

S Iswaran Lim Biow Chuan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Review of CPF Nomination Rules to Allow for Automatic Revocation of Nomination Upon Divorce

Lim Biow Chuan Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Enhancing Portability of Healthcare Subsidy and Financing to Better Support Singaporeans Needing Care

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

Budget Meal Options at Market and Food Stalls Sold to Private Owners

Chong Kee Hiong Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Law

Political Officeholders or Members of Parliament Renting or Occupying State Property for Residential Purposes

Teo Chee Hean Hazel Poa
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office

Rationale for DBS' $30 Billion Loan to Monetary Authority of Singapore

Tharman Shanmugaratnam Leon Perera
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Consultation Process in Decision to Close Singapore Turf Club in 2024

Lawrence Wong Jamus Jerome Lim
Written Answer Ministry of Defence

Alternative Flight Paths for Jets Flying over Sengkang and Punggol from Paya Lebar Airbase

Jamus Jerome Lim Ng Eng Hen
Written Answer Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Exit Bans by Foreign Countries on Singaporeans Living Overseas

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Vivian Balakrishnan
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Actions Against Abuse of Public Healthcare Workers

Louis Ng Kok Kwang K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Persons Convicted of Assaulting Children in Learning Centres

Carrie Tan K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Law

Extension and Termination of Religious Organisations' Short-term Tenancies with Government

K Shanmugam Murali Pillai
Written Answer Ministry of Law

Approvals for Rental of and Works to be Done at State-owned Bungalows

Edwin Tong Chun Fai Leon Perera Chua Kheng Wee Louis +2 more
Written Answer Ministry of Law

Feedback on Implementation of Rules of Court 2021

Hany Soh K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Assistance for Elderly Living Alone on Installation of Residual Current Circuit Breakers

Joan Pereira Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Pre-payment Collection by Businesses and Losses Suffered by Consumers from Non-delivery of Goods and Services

Gan Kim Yong Don Wee
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Anti-competitive Effect of Cooperation Partnership between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines

Gerald Giam Yean Song Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Application from Singapore Airlines for Assessment of Joint Venture with Garuda Indonesia

Gerald Giam Yean Song Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Electricity Demand and Grid Stress from Prolonged Heat Wave

Gan Kim Yong Lim Wee Kiak
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Applications under Temporary Bridging Loan Programme and Defaults in Repayment

He Ting Ru Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Pilot Study on Allowing Pets on Public Transport

Tan Yia Swam S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Enforcement Actions against Errant Cyclists and PMD Riders in Orchard Road Area

Melvin Yong Yik Chye S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Study on Spate of Technical Issues Affecting Scoot Airlines

S Iswaran Desmond Choo
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Complaints of Noise from Renovations in Landed Houses

Rachel Ong Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Earthshot Prize Ceremony in November 2023 and Possible Partnership with Finalists on Sustainability Solutions

Rachel Ong Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Update on Impact of Launch of Aquatic Animal Health Services

Nadia Ahmad Samdin Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Decline in Singapore's Domestic Recycling Rate

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

Recourse for Seniors or Persons Physically Unable to Return Trays at Food Outlets

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Graduate Asatizahs Working in Singapore and Their Monthly Salaries

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Abdul Samad
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Expanding CHAS Subsidies to Include Dental Treatments for Medical Reasons

Nadia Ahmad Samdin Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

More Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for Evolving SARS-CoV-2 Virus Variants

Joan Pereira Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Data on Next-day Polyclinic Online Appointment Bookings

Tan Wu Meng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Use of MediSave for Family Members

Mariam Jaafar Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Centralised Platform on HDB Portal Showing Comprehensive List of Grants and Schemes Individuals Received

Nadia Ahmad Samdin Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Public Rental Flat Applications from Recent Divorcees

Gan Thiam Poh Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Limit to Number of Days for Demolition Works in Landed Housing Areas Near Residential Sites

Desmond Lee Rachel Ong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Status of Lift Enhancement Programme to Help Town Councils Modernise Existing HDB Lifts

Desmond Lee Murali Pillai
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Automatic Inclusion of Package 3 of Optional Component Scheme under Sale of 2-Room Flexi Flats for Elderly Buyers

Nadia Ahmad Samdin Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Single Room Shared Facilities Initiative

Sharael Taha Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Monitoring Unauthorised Subletting by Foreign Nationals or HDB Rental Tenants via Print or Social Media

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Low Take-up Rate of Lift Access Housing Grant and Possibility of Converting Segmented Units into Rental Flats

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Residential Units to be Constructed on Former Singapore Turf Club Site at Bukit Timah and Kranji Turf Club

Chua Kheng Wee Louis Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Alternative Payment Methods for Singaporeans without Digital Access to Active Wallet

Edwin Tong Chun Fai Sitoh Yih Pin
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Use of Unpaid Infant Care Leave under Tripartite Standard on Unpaid Leave for Unexpected Care Needs

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Worker Accommodation Expenses as Percentage of Overall Cost of Employing Foreign Workers

Yip Hon Weng Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Root Causes of Employers Defaulting on Making Correct and Prompt CPF Contributions

Desmond Choo Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Measures to Protect Elderly CPF Members against Scams Using Stolen Singpass Credentials via Remote Access

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Application of Proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation to Employees with Incomes Sourced Overseas

Mariam Jaafar Tan See Leng

Clarifications (1)