Mr Christopher de Souza
Deputy Speaker · Holland-Bukit Timah · PAP
Interactive profile: participation, language, questions by ministry →
Longest contributions
- Strengthening Singapore's Fight Against Drugs · 4 April 2017
- Staying United Against the Terrorism Threat · 3 October 2017
- Prevention of Human Trafficking Bill · 3 November 2014
- Strengthening Singapore's Fight Against Drugs · 4 April 2017
- Prevention of Human Trafficking Bill · 3 November 2014
- Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill · 8 July 2019
- Debate on President's Address · 29 January 2016
- Committee of Supply – Head P (Ministry of Home Affairs) · 6 April 2016
- Criminal Law Reform Bill · 6 May 2019
- Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment No 3) Bill · 22 November 2023
- Debate on President's Address · 18 October 2011
- Debate on Annual Budget Statement · 29 February 2012
- Debate on Annual Budget Statement · 27 February 2024
- Debate on Annual Budget Statement · 3 March 2014
- Debate on Annual Budget Statement · 27 February 2020
- Staying United Against the Terrorism Threat · 3 October 2017
- Debate on President's Address · 25 January 2016
- Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill · 14 February 2012
- Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill · 15 January 2019
- PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) BILL · 22 October 2007
- Debate on Annual Budget Statement · 5 April 2016
- Debate on Annual Budget Statement · 2 March 2017
- Debate on Annual Budget Statement · 28 February 2022
- Debate on Annual Budget Statement · 28 February 2019
- DEBATE ON ANNUAL BUDGET STATEMENT · 25 February 2008
- Debate on Annual Budget Statement · 22 February 2023
- Debate on Annual Budget Statement · 28 February 2018
- Government’s Response to the “2026 Review of Salaries for Political Appointment Holders and Members of Parliament” · 10 September 2026
- Debate on President's Address · 14 May 2018
- Adjournment · 1 February 2021
- EXEMPTED BUSINESS · 4 February 2009
- DEBATE ON PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS · 27 May 2009
- Criminal Justice Reform Bill · 19 March 2018
- Committee of Supply – Head P (Ministry of Home Affairs) · 2 March 2020
- Debate on Annual Budget Statement · 26 February 2021
- Additional Support Measures in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic · 7 April 2020
- Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill · 7 May 2019
- Restricting Hate Speech to Maintain Racial and Religious Harmony in Singapore · 1 April 2019
- Debate on President's Address · 31 August 2020
- Home Team Science and Technology Agency Bill · 6 August 2019
- Debate on Annual Budget Statement · 5 March 2013
- Children and Young Persons (Amendment) Bill · 3 September 2019
- Committee of Supply – Head P (Ministry of Home Affairs) · 1 March 2019
- Committee of Supply – Head P (Ministry of Home Affairs) · 1 March 2021
- CareShield Life · 10 July 2018
- Fire Safety (Amendment) Bill · 5 August 2019
- Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment No 3) Bill · 28 November 2022
- EXEMPTED BUSINESS · 27 February 2007
- CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE (AMENDMENT) BILL · 16 July 2007
- Maintenance of Religious Harmony (Amendment) Bill · 7 October 2019
- Committee of Supply – Head P (Ministry of Home Affairs) · 27 February 2023
- Remote Gambling Bill · 7 October 2014
- Committee of Supply – Head P (Ministry of Home Affairs) · 3 March 2022
- Government's Plans In Our Continuing Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic · 4 June 2020
- Transboundary Haze Pollution Bill · 4 August 2014
- Protection from Harassment Bill · 13 March 2014
- HUMAN ORGAN TRANSPLANT (AMENDMENT) BILL · 24 March 2009
- Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill · 15 August 2016
- Committee of Supply – Head P (Ministry of Home Affairs) · 27 February 2026
- Applied Study in Polytechnics and Institute of Technical Education Review (ASPIRE) · 8 September 2014
Parliamentary Questions
- Strengthening ASEAN Cooperation to Combat Cross-border Scam Syndicates · Ministry of Home Affairs · 6 October 2026
- Strengthening Legislative Measures for Youths Involved in Scam-related Offences · Ministry of Home Affairs · 6 October 2026
- Prioritising National Stadium Use for Major Sporting Events with Broad National Significance · Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth · 8 September 2026
- Streamlining Digital Apps of Public Healthcare Providers for Better User Experience · Ministry of Health · 8 September 2026
- Proposal for Additional Benefits for Singaporeans Aged 65 and Above · Ministry of Finance · 8 September 2026
- Reasons for GovTech Retrenchments, Retraining and Redeployment of Affected Employees and Vacancy Consideration across Public Service before Retrenchment · Ministry of Digital Development and Information · 5 August 2026
- Stakeholder Engagements and Environmental Impact Assessments for Proposed Development of Gillman Barracks · Ministry of National Development · 5 August 2026
- Strengthening Measures Against Youth Recreational Drug Use · Ministry of Home Affairs · 4 August 2026
- Channelling Recovered Funds from Scam-related Offences Towards International Enforcement Cooperation, Victim Support and Targeting Transnational Scam Syndicates · Ministry of Home Affairs · 4 August 2026
- Impact of Higher Co-payment Requirements on IP Policyholders with Medical Conditions Requiring Ongoing Treatment and Safeguards against Significant Out-of-pocket Cost Increases · Ministry of Health · 4 August 2026
- Assessments, Consultations and Consideration of Alternative Sites for Housing before Decisions on Clearance of Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest · Ministry of National Development · 4 August 2026
- Data on Private Residential Solar Energy Grid Exports and Assessing Contributions to Singapore's Renewable Energy Targets · Ministry of Trade and Industry · 7 July 2026
- Exceptions to Cancer Drug Lists for Patients with Rare Cancers · Ministry of Health · 7 July 2026
- Addressing Issues Identified in Legal Profession Sustainability Study · Ministry of Law · 7 July 2026
- Onsite Training and Re-skilling Support for Food Manufacturing Workers with Highly Specialised Skillsets to Enhance Their Employability · Ministry of Manpower · 5 May 2026
- Impact of Progressive Wage Model Wages on Retrenchments in Food Services Sector · Ministry of Manpower · 5 May 2026
- Higher Risk Classification for Domestic Child Abuse Cases and Median Timeline for Removal and Safe Placement · Ministry of Social and Family Development · 6 May 2026
- Assessment of Expected Fare Range for Upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link and Measures to Ensure Fare Affordability for Commuters · Ministry of Transport · 7 April 2026
- Reviewing Shingles Vaccination Subsidy Frameworks Across Polyclinics and Private GP Clinics for Merdeka Generation Cardholders · Ministry of Health · 7 April 2026
- Recognition for Contributions of SAF Personnel Involved in Recent Repatriation Flights from Middle East · Ministry of Defence · 7 April 2026
- Impact of War in Iran on Singaporeans and Singapore's Businesses, Trade, Supply Chains, LNG Stockpiles and Prices · Ministry of Trade and Industry · 7 April 2026
- Safety Assessment of Hidden Car Door Handles and Regulatory Measures for Door Handle Safety Standards · Ministry of Transport · 8 April 2026
- Addressing Reports of Exploitation and Human Trafficking Involving Foreign Nationals from War-torn Countries in Southeast Asia · Ministry of Manpower · 8 April 2026
- Take-up Rate of Graduate Diploma in Mental Health · Ministry of Health · 8 April 2026
- Subsidised Co-living Options for Singles, Addressing Motherhood Penalty, Publicising Shared Parental Leave Take-up Rates as Marriage and Parenthood Ideas · Prime Minister's Office · 8 April 2026
- Renewal Criteria of Migrant Domestic Workers' Work Permit and Measures to Expedite Renewal Applications · Ministry of Manpower · 24 February 2026
- Expanding Usage of MediSave Funds for Purchase of Hearing Aids and Other Hearing Devices · Ministry of Health · 24 February 2026
- Shortening Timeframe for Identifying Students with Special Needs in Mainstream Schools to Expedite Support and Interventions · Ministry of Education · 24 February 2026
- Review of SkillsFuture Framework and Costs of Courses to Better Support Upskilling and Reskilling · Ministry of Education · 24 February 2026
- Structural Unemployment Risks for Singaporean PMETs Aged 40s and 50s · Ministry of Manpower · 24 February 2026
- Expanding Day Activity Centre Capacity for Young Adults with Autism and Additional Support for Caregiving Families · Ministry of Social and Family Development · 25 February 2026
- Maintaining Camp Security In Light of Recent Fake Bomb Threat Incident Involving Paya Lebar Air Base · Ministry of Defence · 25 February 2026
- Implementing Additional Measures to Enhance Road Safety in Areas with High Pedestrian Footfall · Ministry of Transport · 26 February 2026
- Rising AI Automation Concerns Over Job Losses and Long-Term Livelihood and Job Preservation Measures for Singaporeans · Ministry of Manpower · 26 February 2026
- Maintaining High Measles Vaccination Coverage Through Enhanced Vaccination Programmes · Ministry of Health · 26 February 2026
- Protection Measures for Vaccination-ineligible Infants Against Measles Outbreak in Singapore · Ministry of Health · 26 February 2026
- Strengthening Safety and Handover Protocols for Deployment of Self-Driving Shuttle Buses · Ministry of Transport · 12 February 2026
- Additional Government Support for Residents Facing Persistent Disturbances from Errant Neighbours · Ministry of Law · 12 February 2026
- Assessment of Transboundary Haze Episodes, and Review of Bilateral and Regional Haze-mitigation Measures · Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment · 12 February 2026
- Increasing Intake for Educational Psychology Master's Programmes to Support Needs and Development of Neurodiverse Children · Ministry of Education · 4 November 2025
- Progress on Installation of EV Chargers in HDB Car Parks and Public Spaces · Ministry of Transport · 14 October 2025
- Increasing Day Activity Centre Subsidies for Single-income Households · Ministry of Social and Family Development · 14 October 2025
- Review of Penalty Framework for Animal Cruelty and Abuse Offences · Ministry of National Development · 22 September 2025
- Assessing Graduate Employability and Strengthening Student-industry Collaboration Beyond Internships · Ministry of Education · 22 September 2025
- Enhancing Border Controls and Extending Extra-territorial Provisions in Misuse of Drugs Act to Deter Smuggling of Vapes · Ministry of Home Affairs · 22 September 2025
- Singapore's Support in Humanitarian Aid for Critical Food Security Situation in Gaza Conflict and Review on Stance on Palestinian Statehood · Ministry of Foreign Affairs · 22 September 2025
- Promoting Workplace Mentorship across Industries, and Proposal for National Framework for Mentorship · Ministry of Manpower · 8 April 2025
- Streamlining Experience and Apps for Digital Government Services · Ministry of Digital Development and Information · 8 April 2025
- ASEAN Cooperation to Tackle Labour Trafficking and Scam Centres in the Region and Number of Singaporeans Exploited · Ministry of Home Affairs · 8 April 2025
- Assessing Status of Civil War and Humanitarian Assistance in Myanmar · Ministry of Foreign Affairs · 8 April 2025
- Review of Flight Safety and Ground Control Procedures to Enhance Aviation Safety in Singapore · Ministry of Transport · 26 February 2025
- Ensuring Safety of Persons at Places of Worship, Schools, Hospitals and Other Institutions · Ministry of Home Affairs · 26 February 2025
- Detection Capabilities and Enforcement at Singapore's Checkpoints against E-vaporisers Concealing Controlled Drugs · Ministry of Home Affairs · 18 February 2025
- Smuggling of E-vaporisers into Singapore and Measures to Disrupt Supply Chains · Ministry of Health · 18 February 2025
- Further Measures to Support Small Businesses, Especially Stallholders at Markets and Food Centres in Heartlands · Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment · 18 February 2025
- Simplifying Process for Corppass Account Registration · Ministry of Trade and Industry · 5 February 2025
- Reference from Other Countries' Decisions to Criminalise Creation or Possession of Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images and Videos · Ministry of Home Affairs · 5 February 2025
- Update on Implementing Red-Amber-Green Arrows at More Traffic Junctions to Reduce Use of Discretionary Right Turns · Ministry of Transport · 4 February 2025
- Proposed Short-term Work Permits to Allow Households to Temporarily Hire Additional Migrant Domestic Worker · Ministry of Manpower · 7 January 2025
- Measures to Ensure Safety of Police Officers in Light of Attack Using Improvised Flamethrower · Ministry of Home Affairs · 7 January 2025