Parliament sitting, 1 February 2021

122 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 1 February 2021, Vol 95, Issue 16 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. President's Concurrence with Resolution on Government Securities
  3. President's Concurrence with Resolution on Treasury Bills
  4. Nominated Members of Parliament
  5. Administration of Oaths
  6. Progress of Nation-wide COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
  7. COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out for Migrant Workers
  8. Weather-induced Soil Erosion and Damage to Roads
  9. Guidelines on Students with Gender Dysphoria
  10. Bullying in Schools
  11. Considerations for Setting Aside Green Space in Urban Development
  12. Clarification by Minister for Manpower
  13. COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment) Bill
  14. Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Bill
  15. Accelerate and Deepen Efforts Against Climate Change
  16. Accelerate and Deepen Efforts Against Climate Change
  17. Adjournment
  18. Amount Spent on Supporting Dormitory Operators to Comply With COVID-19-related Measures
  19. Prioritise Early Completion of Jurong Region MRT Line
  20. Rezoning Land Acquired for Terminated Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail Project
  21. Effects of Introducing Gender-neutral Fertility Leave on Employability
  22. Impact of Change in WhatsApp's Privacy Policy on Government Communications
  23. Utilisation Rates of Funds Set Aside to Help Families, Workers and Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
  24. Age Limit for Matched Retirement Savings Scheme
  25. Lessons for Maritime Sector from Bunker Vessel NewOcean 6's COVID-19 Cluster
  26. Management Support for Frontline Healthcare Workers who are Verbally or Physically Harassed
  27. Helping Companies Transit into TraceTogether-only SafeEntry Phase
  28. Raising Awareness of Potential Risks on Emerging Social Media Platforms
  29. Legal Requirement for Social Media Platforms to Inform Users When Accounts Have Been Compromised
  30. Allocation of Additional Places Across Different Universities
  31. Tie-breakers in Computerised Allocation of Secondary School Places
  32. Appeals for Medical Subsidy for Long-Term Visit Pass and Dependant Pass Holders
  33. Number of Complaints Regarding Ceiling and Water Leakages Received by HDB
  34. Complaints over Construction Quality of HDB Flats
  35. CPF Nomination Scheme
  36. Madrasah Students Diagnosed with Mental Health Conditions
  37. Public Consultation for Review on Strengthening Foreign Halal Certification Bodies Recognition Framework
  38. Implications of Consumer Data Monopoly by Firms
  39. Telecommuting Options for School Teachers and School Staff
  40. Punishment against Criminals who Commit Cheating or Scam Offences Electronically
  41. Trend of Cyber Scams and Hacks in Last Five Years
  42. Continued Vibrancy and Sustainability of Singapore’s Hawker Culture
  43. Impact of Work From Home Policy on Demand for Commercial Office Space
  44. Tackling Family Violence
  45. Medical Costs of Foreign Domestic Workers
  46. Prerequisites for Remaking our Heartland and Revitalisation of Shops Schemes
  47. Option for Singaporeans to Register Preferred Language of Communication for Government Correspondence
  48. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Waiting Time for Admission to Nursing Homes
  49. Average Length of Tenancy for Eateries at HDB Estates
  50. Resources and Opportunities for Pursuit of Education for Households with Both Singapore Citizen and Non-resident Children
  51. Strengthen Enforcement Action against Reckless Cyclists on Footpaths and Park Connector Networks
  52. Extend Evidence-gathering Methods for High-rise Littering to Cases of People Smoking at Windows and Balconies
  53. Difference between Tech.Pass and Existing Visa Options such as EntrePass
  54. Number and Capacity of New Data Centres
  55. Prohibit Feeding of Community Animals through Inclusion in Wildlife Act
  56. Update on Demand and Supply Imbalances of HDB Rental Flats
  57. Support for Seniors and Care-givers Facing Mental Health Challenges
  58. Number and Types of CCAs Offered at Primary and Secondary Schools
  59. Possibility for Teacher Given C-Grade to be Graded Differently in Another School
  60. Updates to Work-from-home Advisory in Phase Three of Re-opening
  61. Awareness of Need for Cervical Cancer Checks
  62. Extension of Childcare Leave Period to Facilitate Parents' Care Arrangements for Children Placed on Mandatory Sick Leave
  63. Obtaining Feedback from Ministries on Potential Impact from Any New Initiative to Ensure Coordination Among Agencies
  64. Breakdown of 2020 Budgets for Expenditure Items Amounting to $100 Million and above
  65. Tax Incentives to Encourage Companies Doing Well to Donate to Charities
  66. Piracy Attacks in Singapore Strait
  67. Measures to Ensure Psychoactive Substances are Not Easily Bought Online
  68. Restricting Public Access to Identity of Property Owners in Singapore
  69. Community Sentences Imposed since Enhancement of Community Sentencing Regime under Criminal Procedure Code in 2018
  70. Number of Wills Registered with Public Trustee's Wills Registry Annually for Past 10 Years Before and After Implementation of Registration Fees
  71. Prosecution Action Taken Against Non-compliance with Assessors' Directions under COVID-19 Temporary Measures Act 2020
  72. Applications for Legal Protection for Events and Holiday Tour Contracts under the COVID-19 Temporary Measure Act
  73. Breakdown of Businesses Taking on Re-Align Framework to Terminate Existing Rental Contracts ahead of Schedule
  74. Initiatives to Equip People with Mental Health First Aid
  75. Projected Rise in Cost of Medical Services and Health Insurance in 2021
  76. Option to Receive Early COVID-19 Vaccination for Singaporeans who are Required to Travel for Work and Studies
  77. Seeking Assistance with MediShield Life Premiums Payments
  78. Harassment, Physical or Verbal Abuse of Healthcare Workers
  79. Subsidies Provided for In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Treatments in Past Five Years and Expected Increase in Subsidies Expenditure
  80. Availability of Air Filters Proven to Effectively Filter out Harmful Effects of Secondhand Smoke in Homes
  81. Measures to Control Private and Public Healthcare Costs following MediShield Life Council's Recommendation to Reduce Proportion of Private Healthcare Bills Covered by MediShield Life
  82. Provision of COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors Aged above 80 and Take-up Rate of Vaccinations
  83. Elderly Suicides Relating to Terminal Illness in Last Three Years
  84. Concord International Hospital's Suspension of Operations
  85. Upgrading Rubbish Trucks into Newer and Quieter Electric Vehicles
  86. Educating Food Stall Owners and Customers on Use of Reusable Containers to Ensure Hygiene and Prevent Spread of COVID-19
  87. Measures to Ensure Second-hand Cigarette Smoke Do Not Affect Other Homeowners who are Non-smokers in Their Own Homes
  88. Supporting Smoking Ban by Window or Balcony of Residence with Support from Residents
  89. Biohazardous Waste Generated and Disposed in Past Five Years and Efforts to Reduce Biohazardous Waste Generated
  90. Active Recycling Collection Points across Singapore and in Community Centres
  91. Environmental Costs of Digital Currencies and Estimated Costs of Bitcoin and Related Digital Currency Mining in Singapore
  92. Update on Operational Situation at Tuaspring Desalination Plant after PUB's Takeover
  93. Allow Use of SingapoRediscover Vouchers at Food and Beverage Outlets in Tourist-targeted Areas
  94. Learning Points from False Positive COVID-19 Incident on Board Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship on 9 December 2020 and Plans for More Cruise Ships to Ply Through Singapore's Ports
  95. Basis of Land Allocated for Sandcrawler Building and Breadtalk HQ
  96. Singapore’s Macro Economic Policy and Development Change in COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 Economy
  97. Targets and Progress of SingapoRediscovers Scheme and Support for Smaller and Less Digitally Literate Merchants
  98. Breakdown on Investments Secured by Singapore from 2005-2020
  99. Pre-emptive Interventions by Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore against Anti-competitive Mergers in Ride Hailing Industry
  100. Accrediting Requirements for Private Educational Institutions
  101. Employment and Wage Outcome of Tertiary Graduates from Private Education Institutes and Efforts to Strengthen Pedagogy Quality and Industry Relevance Over Last Three Years
  102. Number of Secondary School Students Absent from School for More Than Six Months in Past Three Years
  103. Breakdown of Amount for Successful Payouts under COVID-19 Support Grant
  104. Number of Applications of Asatizah for Financial Assistance under Self-employed Income Relief Scheme
  105. Types of Assistance Made Available to Singaporean Students Studying Islamic Studies Abroad During Pandemic
  106. Number of Enforcement Actions on Vehicles and Motorcycles with Illegal Modifications Resulting in Excessive and Unnecessary Noise in Last Three Years
  107. Measures to Address Potholes on Roads from Heavy Rainfall
  108. Making Helmets and Lights Mandatory for Bicycles and Mobility Devices in Park Connectors for Safety of Riders and Other Park Connector Users
  109. Number of Public Electric-car Chargers Built as of 2020
  110. Additional Surcharge on Certificates of Entitlement for Owners Purchasing Second Vehicle or More
  111. Sanctions on Companies Requiring Nursing Mothers to Return to Office without Provision of Appropriate Lactation Rooms and Other Support Measures
  112. Review of Rules and Regulations Governing Placement on Fair Consideration Framework Watchlist
  113. Measures to Ensure Skills Transfer from Employment Pass Holders to Local Workers to Build Up Local Capabilities
  114. Statistics on Number of Companies Rejected by Singapore Business Federation on Usage of SGUnited Traineeship Programmes
  115. Criteria Used in Regulating Type of Pets Permissible in Public Housing Estates
  116. Development Plans for Open Land between Tampines Expressway and Fernvale Street
  117. Plans and Measures to Reduce Impact from Loss of Greenery and Biodiversity from Deforestation of Tengah and Dover Forests
  118. Statistics on Complaints Received from HDB Residents of Water Seepage from Heavy Downpours, Average Time Taken to Resolve and Causes of Such Incidents
  119. Average Number of Residents in Subsidised HDB Rental Flat and Consideration for Allocation of Adjacent Flat to Bigger Families
  120. Number of Cases of Popping Tiles Rectified by HDB Beyond 15-year Goodwill Repair Duration and Extension of One-off Measure to Cover Flats Whose Warranty Had Expired Since Onset of COVID-19 Pandemic
  121. Plan and Timeline to Incorporate Small Scale Upgrading Projects for Clothes Drying Rack and External Electrical Cabling for Public Rental Blocks
  122. Installation of CCTV Cameras by HDB Flat Owners at Unit’s Main Door or Metal Gate and Number of Cases Lodged against Such Installation in Last Three Years and Actions Taken