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14th Parliament · 2nd Session

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Members (87 present, 11 absent)

Present (87)

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 (Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance) Cheryl Chan Wei Ling 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 (Senior 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) Foo Mee Har Gan Kim Yong (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry) Gan Siow Huang (Minister of State for Education and Manpower) Gan Thiam Poh Gerald Giam Yean Song Hany Soh Hazel Poa He Ting Ru Indranee Rajah (Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development and Leader of the House) Jamus Jerome Lim Janil Puthucheary (Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health and Government Whip) Jessica Tan Soon Neo (Deputy Speaker) Joan Pereira Josephine Teo (Minister for Digital Development and Information and Second Minister for Home Affairs) K Shanmugam (Minister for Home Affairs and Law) Keith Chua Koh Poh Koon (Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Sustainability and the Environment) Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Lawrence Wong (Prime Minister and Minister for Finance) Leong Mun Wai Liang Eng Hwa Lim Biow Chuan Lim Wee Kiak Louis Ng Kok Kwang Mariam Jaafar Mark Lee 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 (Minister of State for Law and Transport) Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant Ng Eng Hen (Minister for Defence) Ng Ling Ling Ong Hua Han Patrick Tay Teck Guan Poh Li San Pritam Singh (Leader of the Opposition) Rachel Ong Rahayu Mahzam (Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health) Raj Joshua Thomas Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim Saktiandi Supaat Seah Kian Peng (Speaker) See Jinli Jean Sharael Taha Shawn Huang Wei Zhong (Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Minister for Finance) 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) Syed Harun Alhabsyi Sylvia Lim Tan Kiat How (Senior Minister of State for Digital Development 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 Usha Chandradas Vivian Balakrishnan (Minister for Foreign Affairs) Wan Rizal 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 (11)

Motions (2)

Bills (2)

Oral Answers (16)

Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Work of Bus Safety Tripartite Taskforce and Stakeholder Engagement Efforts to Enhance Bus and Commuter Safety

Saktiandi Supaat Tan Wu Meng Murali Pillai
Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Blocking of Websites Linked to Misinformation Campaigns and Subsequent Appeals Process

Sun Xueling Yip Hon Weng
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Guidelines for Employers' Use of Automated Decision-making Tools for Hiring or Promotions to Prevent Biases

Tan See Leng Tan Wu Meng Patrick Tay Teck Guan +1 more
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development

Consistent Markings for Segregating Paths along Park Connector Network

Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim Jamus Jerome Lim Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Oral Answer Ministry of Defence

National Servicemen Eligible for LifeSG Credits Announced in Budget 2024

Ang Wei Neng Zaqy Mohamad
Oral Answer Ministry of Education

Factors for Lower Hiring Rate of Persons with Disabilities in Public Sector Compared to Private Sector

Gerald Giam Yean Song Chan Chun Sing Denise Phua Lay Peng
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Government's Response to Recommendations for Medishield Life to Better Support Fertility Preservation for Young Cancer Patients

Rahayu Mahzam Tan Wu Meng
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Upgrades to National Grid and Energy Infrastructure to Accommodate New Energy Sources

Tan See Leng Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Oral Answer Ministry of Education

Surveys to Assess Impact of Providing Digital Devices to Students on their Learning Abilities, Learning Habits, Academic Performance and Attention Span

Jamus Jerome Lim Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development

Neighbourhood Centres Selected for Revitalisation of Shops Scheme and Possibility to Increase Funding Given Rise in Costs

Ang Wei Neng Sim Ann
Oral Answer Ministry of Education

Proposal for Chinese Dialects as Electives for Primary and Secondary School Students

Gan Siow Huang Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Oral Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Progress of Developing IT and AI Professionals through Career Conversion Programmes

Ang Wei Neng Tan Kiat How
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development

Update on Review of Animals and Birds Act 1965 and Code of Animal Welfare

Desmond Lee Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Further Expediting of Applications for Financial Assistance under ComCare Schemes

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Gan Thiam Poh Pritam Singh
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Enhancing Quality of Information Displayed on LCD Screens in MRT Trains

Baey Yam Keng Ong Hua Han
Oral Answer Ministry of Finance

Complaints against "finfluencers" who Dispense Financial Advice Online

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Alvin Tan

Written Answers (44)

Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Introducing Video Recording when Taking Statements for Investigations

Jamus Jerome Lim K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Data for Female Participation on Boards and in C-suite Roles, and Steps to Address Institutional Factors Causing Gender Inequality

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Saktiandi Supaat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Progress of Review of F1 Contracts and Tender Processes, and Lapses Uncovered

Gerald Giam Yean Song Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Factors in Pricing of Adult Monthly Travel Pass

Chua Kheng Wee Louis Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Trend of Charges for In-vitro Fertilisation Treatments

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Full-time Resident Employees Who Received Only Seven Days of Paid Annual Leave in First Year of Employment

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Efforts to Reach Out to Elderly Men Seen Eating Leftovers at People's Park Centre Hawker Centre

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Initiatives for Active Development of New Music Festivals in Singapore

Usha Chandradas Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Feedback on Loud Noises from Use of Mobile Devices on Public Transport

Gan Thiam Poh Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

HDB Estates with Pneumatic Waste Conveyance Systems and Cost-Benefit Analysis on Them

Gerald Giam Yean Song Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Impact of Move to Issue Additional COEs on Car-lite Ambitions and on Switch to Distance-based Road Charges

He Ting Ru Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Preventive Measures in Place following Breach of Confidence over Exchange of Prisoners' Letters

Jamus Jerome Lim K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Lessons on Oil Spill Prevention, Detection and Mitigation Following Recent Spate of Incidents

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Inclusion of Disclosures on Human Capital Management in SGX's Sustainability Reporting Requirements

Gan Kim Yong See Jinli Jean
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Publication of Projected Investment and Interest Income of Pioneer and Merdeka Generation Funds

Leong Mun Wai Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

New Pre-feasibility Study on Nuclear Energy Using Small Modular Reactors

Gan Kim Yong Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Proportion of Workers Hired as Employees and as Freelancers in Creative Industries

Gan Kim Yong See Jinli Jean
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Extremist Websites or Internet Domains Banned in Singapore

Hazel Poa K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Improving Landline Emergency Services Hotline for SCDF and SPF and Alternative Contact Avenues During Outages

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Steps to Ensure Oil Spills Are Cleaned Up and Not Endanger Human and Marine Life

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Inclusion of Presence of Pollutants from Oil and Chemical Spills in Water Quality Advisories on NEA Website

He Ting Ru Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Initiative to Adopt Aspects of Japanese School Lunch Programme to Foster Civic-mindedness and Responsibility Among Students

Yip Hon Weng Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Timeline for Completion of Dedicated Public Access Route to Indoor Sports Hall at North View Primary School

Derrick Goh Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Students' Usage of School-Issued Devices for Non-educational Purposes by Bypassing Restrictions Placed

Jamus Jerome Lim Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Top Three Most Commonly Breached Bond Terms Signed under Care and Protection Orders

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

Children under Care of Child Protection Services and Number Ineligible for Fostering

Hazel Poa Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Freelancers and SEPs Eligible for Government Paid Leave Scheme and Plans to Increase Awareness and Take-up Rate

Masagos Zulkifli B M M See Jinli Jean
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Take-up Rate of Enabling Mark Since 2020 and Incentives to Encourage Adoption

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

Measures to Curb Vaping in Schools and Reduce Availability of E-vaporisers

Wan Rizal Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Private Ambulance Providers' Response Time and Training and Qualifications Required Compared to SCDF Personnel

Jamus Jerome Lim Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Research Conducted on Caring for Seniors to Better Understand Informal Carers' Needs and Well-being

He Ting Ru Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Number of Active Ageing Centres Set Up in Public and Private Estates Since January 2024 and Challenges Faced

Ong Ye Kung Ang Wei Neng
Written Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Providing Media and Persons Opportunity to Correct Inaccurate Information Before Issuing Correction Direction under POFMA

Hazel Poa Josephine Teo
Written Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Current and Projected AI-specific Computing Power Available and Plans for National Cloud

He Ting Ru Josephine Teo
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Minimum Age Requirement for Purchase of Red-eared Slider Turtles as Pets

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

Breakdown of Appeals Received and Acceded to by HDB Relating to Ethnic Integration Policy

Leong Mun Wai Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

HDB's Policy and Plans on Handling of Flats Acquired Under Ethnic Integration Policy Buyback Assistance Measure

Leong Mun Wai Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Outcome of Investigation into Partial Collapse of Two Shophouses Along Syed Alwi Road

Hazel Poa Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Reason for Warning Instead of Financial Penalties for Contractor for Using Non-compliant Paint for HDB Flats

Leong Mun Wai Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Knowledge and Skills Gaps Identified in Singaporean Core Workforce and Interventions Needed to Address Them

See Jinli Jean Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Underlying Causes and Actions Taken in Recent Oil Spill Incident During Bunkering Operations Off Changi

Christopher de Souza Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Rationale for Current Structure of COE Categories and Impact of Increase in Number of COEs

Yip Hon Weng Chee Hong Tat See Jinli Jean
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Allowing Online Registration for Child Concession Card Via LifeSG App

Chua Kheng Wee Louis Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Status of Investigation into Collision of Singapore-registered Vessel onto Bridge in Baltimore in US on 26 March 2024

Hazel Poa Chee Hong Tat

Clarifications (1)