Parliament sitting, 6 January 2020

115 sections · 13th Parliament · Official Report, 6 January 2020, Vol 94, Issue 115 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. ASSENT TO BILLS PASSED
  3. Impact of US-China Phase 1 Trade Deal on Singapore’s Economy, Exports and Businesses
  4. New Jobs Filled by Singaporeans, PRs and Foreigners in Industries Covered by Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs)
  5. Total Factor Productivity (TFP)’s Contribution to GDP Growth in Past 10 Years
  6. Update on Enforcement and Other Measures after Ban of PMDs on Footpaths
  7. Measuring Public Interest Threshold and Maintaining Public Trust under Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) Framework
  8. Revision of Question Time
  9. Measuring Public Interest Threshold and Maintaining Public Trust under Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) Framework
  10. Obligations Placed on Digital Advertising and Internet Intermediaries under Code of Practice for Transparency of Online Political Advertisements
  11. Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Bill
  12. Shared Mobility Enterprises (Control and Licensing) Bill
  13. Active Mobility (Amendment) Bill
  14. Geographical Indications (Amendment) Bill
  15. Singapore Convention on Mediation Bill
  16. Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) (Amendment) Bill
  17. National Environment Agency (Amendment) Bill
  18. Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
  19. Banking (Amendment) Bill
  20. Healthcare Services Bill
  21. Extension of a Sitting
  22. Time Limit for Senior Minister of State's Speech
  23. Healthcare Services Bill
  24. Adjournment
  25. Policy to Withhold Graduation Certificates from Students with Unpaid School Fees
  26. Impact of Recent UN Climate Talks (COP25) on Singapore
  27. Trend of Impersonation Scams in Last Three Years
  28. Update on Singapore-Kuala Lumpur High-Speed Rail Project and Singapore-Johor Bahru Rapid Transit System
  29. Measures to Enhance Income Mobility and Reduce Income Inequality
  30. Impact of Recent Data Leaks on Confidential Operations of MINDEF and SAF
  31. Addressing Homelessness Problem as Reported in Study of Over 1,000 People Sleeping in The Rough
  32. Impact of HDB's Co-tenancy Policy on Homelessness
  33. Interim Findings of Incident Involving NSF during Parachute Training in Taiwan
  34. Reasons for Massive Traffic Jams at 2019 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon and Preventive Measures
  35. Prevalence of Dementia in Singapore in Past Five Years and Distinguishing Dementia from Other Mental Health Issues
  36. Pre-schools Offering Inclusive Education for Special Needs Children
  37. Update on Release of Electoral Boundaries Review Committee Report
  38. Regulating or Educating the Public on Digital Marketing Practices for Unhealthy Products Such As Junk Food and E-cigarettes
  39. Rates of Obesity in Children and The Elderly
  40. Collaboration amongst Government Agencies to Test and Share New Technologies
  41. Quality and Unique Mental Health Care and Support for Differently-abled Individuals
  42. Review of Grab's Upfront Cash Programme Offered to Delivery Riders
  43. Adoption of Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) Method of Construction in Singapore
  44. Additional Ballot Chances for New Flats for Those Who Wish to Buy a Flat Near Their Parents But Failed in Previous Attempts
  45. Percentage of Children who Do Not Meet Attendance Requirement for Basic and Additional Childcare Subsidies
  46. Number of Malaysians Working in Singapore on Work Permits and Sectors They Work In
  47. Sudden Surge of Workplace Fatalities in November 2019
  48. Help for Mentally-distressed Patients with Occasional Outbursts that Target Neighbours
  49. Impact of and Preventive Measures Following Incidents of Personal Data Lost to Hackers
  50. Tackling Fault Line Formation from Immigration and Socio-economic Status Trends
  51. Efforts to Promote Financial Literacy among Students
  52. Proposal for Course for Security Guards To Be Made Available in Mandarin and Malay
  53. Success Rate of Debt Recovery by Official Assignee Over Past 10 Years
  54. Appeals by Singaporean Adult Children to Waive CPF Repayment when They withdraw Their Names from Flats Co-owned with Parents
  55. Proposal to Reconsider Allowing PMD Users and Pedestrians to Co-use All Parts or Lanes of Park Connector Network
  56. Data Collection for Usage Rates of Government-Paid Childcare Leave
  57. Requirements on Home Renovation Contractors to Make Sure Structures Put up Do Not Encourage Mosquito Breeding
  58. Number of Misleading Food Labels Detected in Past Three Years and Measures to Ensure Compliance with Food Labelling Requirements
  59. Local Companies that List Outside of Singapore
  60. Impact of Recent Sharp Price Increases for Imported Meat, Vegetables and Other Food Items on Local Retail Prices
  61. Complaints of Noise Pollution Caused by Vehicles with Modified Engines
  62. Fare Cap on Surge Pricing for Private Hire Car Operators
  63. Measures to Ensure Safety of Workers During Construction of Cross Island Line Tunnel
  64. Virtual Private Network Tokens and Info-communications Equipment Reported Lost or Stolen by Ministries and Government Agencies in Past Five Years
  65. Timeline and Guidelines for Regulation of Crypto Derivatives Exchanges
  66. Billing Arrangements for Customers Who Switch to New Electricity Retailers
  67. Number of HDB Flats Allowed to be Sold in Last Two Years before They Reached Minimum Occupation Period
  68. Statistics on Delivery Riders Affected by PMD Ban and Efforts to Provide Job Search Support
  69. Effectiveness of Community Disputes Resolution Tribunal
  70. Proposal to Review Rule for Not Allowing Residents in HDB Flats to Keep Cats
  71. Complaints about Nuisance from Stray Cats and Proposal to Standardise Regulatory Treatment for Stray Cats and Stray Dogs
  72. Private Estates with Concentrations of Particular Nationalities and Proposal for Ethnic Quotas for Private Estates
  73. Data on Appeals to CPF Board to Withdraw from MediSave beyond Annual Withdrawal Limit
  74. Lowering Administrative Burden for Private Clinics to Enrol in CHAS
  75. Measures to Reduce Mynah Population in Yishun
  76. Rationale for Imposing Resale Levy on Those Who Previously Purchased Subsidised HDB Flats and Presently Intend to Buy Executive Condominiums
  77. Cases of Dislodged Tiles in HDB Flats in December 2019
  78. Initiatives to Reach Out to and Monitor Well-being of Elderly Persons Living Alone
  79. Access to Government eGazette Limited to Paid Subscription and Five-day Archive
  80. Update on Senoko Energy's Request for Rescue Package
  81. Plans to Match Senior Singaporeans with Singaporean Teens for Mentoring
  82. Effectiveness of "Platoon Commander Interviews" to Address Mental Health Issues of NSmen
  83. LTA's Plan to Expand Shared Path Network by 2025
  84. Proposal to Build Noise Barriers along Stretch of PIE Adjacent to HDB Blocks between Bukit Batok Road Exit and Toh Guan Road Flyover
  85. Action Taken against Riders Using Throttle-operated Electric Bikes in Last Five Years and Types of Such Bikes Approved Since Passing of Active Mobility Act in 2017
  86. Take-up of E-scooter Trade-In-Grant by Delivery Riders since Introduction of Transition Assistance Package
  87. Allocation of National Day Parade Tickets to Migrant Workers and New Citizens
  88. Number of Singaporean and Foreign Sex Workers Arrested and Prosecuted for Public Solicitation in Past 10 Years
  89. Regulations Governing Cash Advance Programmes Offered by Employers or Contractors
  90. Guidelines for Suitable Eye Exercise and Diet to Help Seniors Take Care of Eyesight to Delay Onset of Cataract
  91. Data on Number of Children Injured in Motor Accidents as a Result of Not Being Secured in Child Seats
  92. Average Duration to Process Appeals to Withdraw from MediSave Accounts Beyond Annual Withdrawal Limit
  93. MOH's Response to Recently-released Community Blueprint to End HIV and AIDS Transmission by 2030
  94. Median and Average Waiting Times for Outpatient Appointments at IMH, Specialist Outpatient Clinics, Polyclinics and Government-funded Programmes
  95. Demographics of Patients Receiving Psychiatric Treatment and Mental Health Support at IMH, Polyclinics, Specialist Outpatient Clinics and Government-funded Programmes
  96. Plans for Mental Health and Allied Professionals in Social and Health Manpower Development Programme and Community Mental Health Masterplan
  97. Annual Funding Provided to MediaCorp for Past Five Years
  98. Plans to Train Singaporeans to Pursue Career in Information Technology
  99. Countries with Mutual Agreements with Singapore Allowing Residents to Work in Each Other's Country
  100. Statistics on Flat Owners Unable to Sell Their Flats within Grace Period after Collection of Keys to New Flats
  101. Review of Executive Condominium Scheme for Better Control over Pricing
  102. Involving Members of Public in Reporting Decaying or Unhealthy Trees
  103. Review of Ban on Keeping of Pet Cats in HDB Flats
  104. Percentage of Non-residential Buildings in Singapore Not Green Mark Certified and Plans to Engage Building Owners
  105. Number and Profile of Workers in General Waste Collection and Materials Recovery Sub-sectors
  106. Median and Average Amounts of Unused Balances in Post-Secondary Education Account Transferred to CPF Ordinary Accounts for Each Cohort in Last Three Years
  107. Statistics on Singaporeans Obtaining First Degree from Local Public Universities and Private Universities in Last Five Years and Their Median Starting Pay
  108. Plans to Ensure Singaporeans' Readiness in Technology-driven Economy
  109. Statistics on Adoption of Absentee Payroll under Workfare Training Support Scheme
  110. Feedback Exercises with Workers Filing Discrimination or Workplace Harassment Reports and Their Satisfaction with Follow-up Actions Taken
  111. Complaints of and Action Taken against Employment Discrimination
  112. Data on Private Sector Bonuses and Their Correlation with Civil Service Bonuses
  113. Breakdown of Number and Percentage of Divorce Cases where Shared Care and Control of Children is Awarded
  114. Percentage of Requests for Personal Protection Orders Made by Foreign Spouses against Their Husbands in Past Three Years
  115. Clarification by Minister for Communications and Information