Parliament sitting, 10 May 2021

156 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 10 May 2021, Vol 95, Issue 29 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Singapore's Further Plans for COVID-19 Vaccination and Prevention of Surge in Community Cases Given New Virus Variants
  3. Sustainability of Local Print News Industry amidst Shift Towards Digital News
  4. Aggregate Dollar Value Dollar Value of Corruption Cases Investigated or Prosecuted in 2020
  5. Engineering Measures to Reduce Flash Floods at Bukit Timah Canal and Ulu Pandan Canal Areas
  6. Criteria for Inclusion of Medical Specialists into Insurer's Panel for Integrated Shield Plans
  7. Regulations to Ensure Safety for Migrant Workers Ferried in Lorries
  8. Implementation of Disposable Carrier Bag Charge and Impact on Lower Income Groups
  9. Media Coverage and Protection of Identity for Persons Undergoing Trials for Sex Crimes
  10. Restructuring in the Local News Media
  11. Registration of Births and Deaths Bill
  12. Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill
  13. COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment No 3) Bill
  14. Significant Infrastructure Government Loan Bill
  15. Significant Infrastructure Government Loan Bill
  16. Time Limit for Deputy Prime Minister's Speech
  17. Significant Infrastructure Government Loan Bill
  18. Land Betterment Charge Bill
  19. Adjournment
  20. Delaying or Cancelling School Mergers to Evaluate Effectiveness of Smaller Class Size
  21. Teaching of Malay and Tamil Languages at Pre-schools
  22. Passport Renewal Requests During COVID-19 Pandemic
  23. Getting More Companies to Adopt Tripartite Standards on Implementing Fair and Progressive Workplace Practices
  24. Wrongful Dismissal Involving Employees who were Pregnant at Time of Dismissal
  25. Rise in Property Prices Over Past 12 Months
  26. Extension of Working Mother Child Relief to Unmarried Working Mothers
  27. Better Protection and CPF Contributions of Gig and Platform Economy Workers
  28. Plans to Promote Homegrown Innovation under Research, Innovation and Enterprise Plan 2025
  29. New Courses at Institutes of Higher Learning to Support Green Economy
  30. Rationale for Excluding Heavy Goods Vehicles and Very Heavy Goods Vehicles from Commercial Vehicle Emissions Scheme
  31. Measures to Ensure Accurate Disbursement of Funds for Support Schemes
  32. Reasons for Wrongful $370 million Jobs Support Scheme Payouts
  33. Recovery of Erroneous $370 million Jobs Support Scheme Payouts
  34. Median and Mean Amounts Paid Out Erroneously under Jobs Support Scheme and Recovery Efforts
  35. Interest-free Deferments of Student Loan Repayments During Pandemic
  36. Standard Procedure for Patients to Get Access to Original Attending Surgeon at Public Hospitals
  37. Requiring Singaporeans to be Fully Vaccinated before Taking Air Travel Bubble Flights
  38. Efforts to Care for Migrant Workers' Mental Well-being and Allow for Measured Access to Facilities Beyond their Dormitories
  39. Effectiveness of Hawkers Succession Scheme
  40. Hawkers who have Benefited from Hawkers' Productivity Grant
  41. Effectiveness of Incubation Stall Programme in Building Up Hawker Numbers and Culture in Singapore
  42. Evolution of Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools to Stay Relevant
  43. Impact of COVID-19 on Turnaround Time at Singapore Ports
  44. Checks on F&B Outlets to Prevent Hygiene Lapses
  45. Plans to Increase Hiring and Training of Healthcare Professionals
  46. HDB's Matrix for Assessing Condition of Public Rental Flats Before Release to Tenants
  47. Accelerating Pace of Response to Requests for Public Rental Flats
  48. Trends for Residents in Public Rental Housing Subsequently Owning Their Own Homes
  49. Number of and Reasons for Public Rental Flats Remaining Unoccupied Each Year
  50. Impact of US Proposal for Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate on Singapore
  51. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Singaporeans' Desire to Have Babies
  52. Standardised Treatment for Tenants at State-owned Properties
  53. Progress of Project Ubin Which Uses Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology for Clearing and Settlement of Payments
  54. Average Land Lease Duration for State Land Sold Over Last 10 Years
  55. Rationale for Annual Additional Flat Component in Electric Car Road Tax
  56. Allocation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations amongst Suppliers
  57. Volunteer Leave as Part of Employee Benefits
  58. Help for First-time Buyers who have Failed Twice at Securing a BTO Flat
  59. Mosques Facing Financial Difficulties Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
  60. Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Programme for Foreign Workers
  61. Enterprise Singapore's Power to Recall Products with Safety Risks
  62. Factors to Determine Basic Rail Reliability and Financial Penalties for MRT Operators
  63. Distribution of Masks and Hand Sanitisers at Vaccination Centres
  64. Checks on Masks Sold in Singapore for Effectiveness against COVID-19
  65. Number and Waiting Time for Appeals to HDB for Interim Rental Housing by Persons Going Through Divorce
  66. Skyrise Greenery as Part of Green Plan 2030
  67. Publishing Summaries of NAC's Consultations on Arts Management Issues
  68. Space Utilisation Rates at Goodman Arts Centre, Stamford Arts Centre and Aliwal Arts Centre
  69. Yearly Number of Reconstituted Families Applying for HDB Loans
  70. Conversion of Huge Utility Stations in City Areas to Underground Stations
  71. Plans for Keppel Club Site
  72. Mental Health Support for New and Expectant Mothers
  73. More Frequent Inspections of Trees in Public Areas Given Recent Spate of Thundery Downpours
  74. Review of Selection of Tree Types in HDB Estates
  75. Educating Youths in Schools about Hate-based Violence to Avoid Pitfalls of Radicalisation
  76. Suppliers' Safety Record and Compliance with Manpower Policies amongst Factors Taken into Account in Award of Government Contracts
  77. Audits to Ensure Jobs Support Scheme Payouts Have Not Been Made to “Phantom” Workers
  78. Social Safeguards for Problem Gambling to Protect Vulnerable Groups
  79. Stepping Up Punishment for E-commerce and Online Scams
  80. Effectiveness of Fumigation of Rubbish Chutes at HDB Blocks and Other Buildings
  81. Extension of Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises to Other Commercial Leases
  82. Low Take-up Rate for Lift Access Housing Grant
  83. Making Public Buses More Accessible to Ageing Population and Adding More Stops in Feeder Buses Routes
  84. Features in Public Service Hiring Process to Ensure Those Aged 60 and Above have Fair Interview Opportunities
  85. Dementia-friendly Features for Older Estates and Future HDB Housing Projects
  86. Number of and Reasons for Children Currently Under State Care
  87. Number of and Reasons for Impounding of PMDs and PMAs
  88. Achievement Points for Sports Not Offered at National School Games
  89. Replace Programme for Sigma/LG Lifts after HDB Ban on Sigma Elevator Since 2015
  90. Addressing Issue of Suicide Amongst Youths
  91. ASEAN's Actions on Tackling Marine Debris in the Region
  92. Distribution of Seed Packs under Gardening with Edibles Programme
  93. Measures to Limit Exposure of Retail Investors in Trading and Investments in Crypto Assets
  94. Regulatory Guidelines in Classifying Third Party Administrator Costs in Financial Returns Lodged by Accident and Health Insurance Companies with MAS
  95. Defaults in Car Loan Payments in Past 12 Months
  96. Number of Users Requesting to Deregister from TraceTogether Programme
  97. Estimated Amount of Each Type of Tax Paid by Pass Holders and Other Foreigners Working or Living in Singapore in Last Five Years
  98. Processes in Place to Ensure Fair Consideration for Small and Medium-sized Law Firms in Litigation, Negotiation and Contract Reviews
  99. Flexibility by Commissioner of Stamp Duties to Remit Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty Payable by Individuals Acquiring a Partial Interest in Residential Property in Last Two Years
  100. Update on Singapore's Assistance to India Due to Worsening COVID-19 Infections
  101. Measures to Detect and Prosecute Human Trafficking Offenders and Help Schemes in Place for Victims of Such Crimes
  102. Complaints of Cheating, Fraud and Other Crimes in Connection with Investments in Cryptocurrencies Lodged with Police in Past Three Years and Amounts Involved
  103. Consultations with Attorney-General's Chambers in Deciding Charges to be Preferred
  104. Safeguards in Place Regarding Issue of Firearms to Officers of Singapore Police Force and Auxiliary Police Forces to Minimise Risk of Misuse
  105. Enhancing Criminal Penalties for Breach of Personal Protection Order and Review of Existing Framework to Protect Persons from Violence and Harassment
  106. Measures in Place to Ensure Legal Trainees Receive Training from Properly Qualified Persons and Support Available for Trainee in Dispute with Supervising Solicitor
  107. Vaccinations and Quarantine Requirements for COVID-19 Pandemic
  108. Collection of Data by Working Group on Health for Ethnic Minorities to Examine Root Causes of Poor Health in Such Communities
  109. Trend of Hiring of Professional Care-giving Help for Elderly in Past Three Years and Plans for Review of Subsidies and Eligibility for Home Caregiving Grant
  110. Amount of Medical Waste from Hospitals and Clinics in Past Year Compared with Five Years Ago and Measures to Reduce and Manage Such Waste
  111. Total Number of Beds for Classes A, B1, B2 and C Wards in All Public Hospitals
  112. Plans to Recognise Art Therapists as Allied Health Professionals under Allied Health Professions Act
  113. Marketers Facing Industry Level Sanctions for Breaching Guidelines on Interactive Marketing Communications and Social Media and Measures to Better Protect Consumer Interests
  114. Plans to Implement Points System for All NEA-related Offences Such as High-rise Littering
  115. Steps to Ensure Hospitality Industry Minimises Plastic and Food Waste from SHN Stays
  116. Plans to Support Companies Introducing Sustainable Packaging Alternatives to Single-use Plastics
  117. Status of Review of First Batch of SG Eco Fund Applications
  118. Further Flash Flood Mitigation Measures to Safeguard Flood Prone Locations Like Those Affected by Heavy Downpour on 17 April 2021
  119. Current Average Size of Hawker Stalls and Plans for Building Larger Stall Units
  120. Progress Made with Producer Responsibility Scheme Operator to Work with informal Waste Collectors in View of New Electronic Waste Disposal System
  121. State Expenditure Budgeted to Support World Economic Forum Special Annual Meeting
  122. Impact on Singapore's Imports and Exports and Supply Chain Disruption due to Blockage of Suez Canal
  123. Extend Validity of SingapoRediscovers Vouchers beyond 30 June 2021
  124. Availability of Rest Facilities or Break Areas for Non-teaching Staff in Schools
  125. Statistics on International Researchers in Local Universities
  126. Adoption of Work-from-home or Flexible Working Hours for Staff in Schools
  127. Statistics on Entry to Local Universities and Extension of Education Subsidies to Singaporean Students Studying in Private Universities Locally
  128. Background Checks Conducted Prior to Hiring of Non-teaching Staff and Safeguards in Place to Ensure Schools Remain a Safe Environment for Students
  129. Availability of Safe Spaces for Youths of Institutes of Higher Learning to Engage and Have Difficult or Contentious Conversations
  130. Efforts to Help Fresh Graduates from Private Education Institutions (PEIs) Secure Jobs and Accreditation Process for PEIs
  131. Support for Pre-schoolers Identified with Special Needs or Learning Disabilities
  132. Study on Children Who Age out of Foster Care System without Being Adopted or Reunited with Their Natural Parents
  133. Mandatory Intervention or Counselling Programmes for Rehabilitation and Re-integration of Perpetrators of Domestic Violence Cases
  134. Breakdown of Funds Allocated to Casework, Group Work and Community Work in Family Service Centres in Past Five Years
  135. Travel Condition and Quota Allocations for Singaporeans Performing Haj or Umrah Pilgrimage This Year
  136. Data on Asatizahs under Asatizah Recognition Scheme
  137. Classification of Recumbent Bicycles and Whether They Are Allowed on Roads
  138. Assessment of Structural Integrity of Building at 68-74 Thomson Road
  139. Safety Measure Introduced on Use of Lorries to Transport Workers to Prevent or Reduce Accidents, Injuries and Fatalities
  140. Incentive Programmes Offered to Public Transport Companies for Reliability
  141. Improve Affordability of On-demand Point-to-point Transport Services for Personal Mobility Aids and Devices
  142. Profile and Data on Professionals, Managers and Executives Placed through Workforce Singapore and Other Government schemes in Past Two Years
  143. Key Factors Contributing to Reduction of Gender Wage Gaps over Past Decade and Industries where Gender Wage Gap is Zero or Reversed
  144. Renewal of S Passes for Companies where Quota was Reduced Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions
  145. Work-from-home Arrangements for Employees Who Are unable to Take COVID-19 Vaccine
  146. Plans for Permitting Urban Farms on Top Floor of HDB's Multi-storey Carparks across Singapore
  147. Annual Completion Number and Annual Net Increase in Number of HDB Public Rental Flats
  148. Breakdown of Number of Rental Flats under HDB Public Rental Scheme and Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme by Flat Type
  149. Review of Current HDB Flat Allocation System for BTOs
  150. Breakdown of Amount Refunded to Lessees by Room Type and Balance of Lease under the Lease Buyback Scheme
  151. Breakdown of Amount Refunded to Lessees under HDB's 2-room Flexi Flat Scheme by Lease Balances
  152. Painting HDB Block Numbers in Large Fonts and Ensuring Block Numbers are Visible to Both Pedestrians and Motorists
  153. Measures in Place to Ensure Safety and Integrity of Temporary Workers' Quarters and Building and Safety Incidents at Such Sites in Last Three Years
  154. Number of Applications to Purchase HDB Flats by Single Unwed Parents Rejected in Past Five Years
  155. Statistics on Number of People Charged for Animal Cruelty Offences under Animals and Birds Act in Past Five Years
  156. Clarification by Deputy Prime Minister