Parliament sitting, 14 February 2022

112 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 14 February 2022, Vol 95, Issue 47 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. ASSENT TO BILLS PASSED
  3. Impact of Agreement to Realign Flight Information Region Boundary between Singapore and Jakarta
  4. Enhancing Security of Digital Banking Following Recent Scams
  5. Update on Internal Investigations into Police Officers Involved in Parti Liyani v PP 2020 SGHC 187 Case
  6. Support for Children with Special Needs and Their Caregivers
  7. Clarification by Minister for Home Affairs
  8. Training of Bus Captains in Inclusive Service Delivery to Assist Commuters with Special Needs
  9. Update on Temporary Electricity Contracting Support Scheme and Impact of Exit of Electricity Retailers on SMEs and Support Available
  10. Jobs Created by New Investments Brought in by EDB in Last Three Years, their Profile and Preparedness of Local Workforce for this Growth
  11. Breakdown on Financial Aid Per Capita Provided to Students in Tertiary Institutions
  12. The Agreements under the Expanded Framework between Singapore and Indonesia
  13. The Agreement on the Realignment of the Boundary between the Jakarta and the Singapore Flight Information Regions
  14. Financial Services and Markets Bill
  15. Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Bill
  16. Gambling Control Bill
  17. COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment) Bill
  18. Economic Expansion Incentives (Relief From Income Tax) (Amendment) Bill
  19. Hijacking of Aircraft and Protection of Aircraft and International Airports (Amendment) Bill
  20. Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Bill
  21. Adjournment
  22. Data on Prevalence of No-medical Leave Incentives and Penalties Across Industries and Safeguards to Ensure Sick Employees Are Not Disincentivised to Take Necessary Medical Leave
  23. Impact on Affordability of Insurance Premiums from NTUC Income's Conversion from Insurance Co-operative to Corporate Entity
  24. Considerations in Extending Formula One Singapore Grand Prix for Another Seven Years and Expected Overall Benefits to Singapore
  25. Number of Fights Amongst Migrant Workers in Dormitories in Last Two Years and Measures and Protocols in Place to Maintain Law and Order
  26. Average Weekly Number of Commuters between Singapore and Batam or Bintan Before COVID-19 Pandemic and Risk Mitigation Measures to Manage Transmission Risks When Travel Restrictions Are Lifted
  27. Measures to Address Residents' Complaints of Slippery and Wet Drop-off Points, Walkways and Lift Lobbies in HDB BTO Estates
  28. Study on Potential Impact of Work-from-home Legislation over Past Two Years on Employers and Employees
  29. Local Efforts to Coordinate and Oversee Relief and Fundraising Initiatives to Help Malaysians Affected by Recent Floods
  30. Medical Leave Given to Public Healthcare Workers Contracting COVID-19 and Measures in Place to Ensure Healthcare System Not Compromised
  31. Reported Cases of Sexual Harassment at Workplace in Past Five Years
  32. Reasons for Recent Record High Premiums of Motorcycle COEs and Measures to Help Those Impacted and Dependent on Motorcycles for Livelihoods
  33. Measures in Place to Prevent Discriminatory Practice in Rental Market of HDB Flats to Minorities
  34. Number of Health Risk Warnings Issued with Breakdown of Cases Since Revision of Healthcare Protocols from 11 October 2021
  35. Estimated Maintenance Costs of Features and Landscaping During Design of Common Property in BTO Estates
  36. Availability of COVID-19 Healthcare Award or Similar Award Scheme for Cleaning Staff in Non-healthcare Settings to Recognise Contribution to National Effort Against Pandemic
  37. Consideration for Students Affected by School Closures and Transferred to Other Schools
  38. Approval Process for Subsidised Home Broadband Internet Connectivity for Low-income Households from 2020 to 2021
  39. Control Systems in Place to Ensure Proper Oversight and Governance of Public Service Officers from Hybrid Modes of Working
  40. Update on Assessment of Novavax Vaccine
  41. Number of Requests for Exemption from Vaccination Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) at Workplace and Existence of VDS as Subsidiary Legislation
  42. Target Criteria Before COVID-19 Restrictions Are Lifted and Normal Dining and Socialising Allowed
  43. Reasons for Allowing Groups of Five Unvaccinated Persons to Gather
  44. Number of Infant Care Applications and Successful Placement Rates in 2021
  45. Business Costs for Point-to-point Sector for Passenger Transport in Past Two Years
  46. Current Number and Percentage of Civil Servants Deemed Unable to Work from Home Based on Job Functions and Eligibility for Flexible Work Arrangements
  47. Enforcement of Special Covenant 2(1)(a) Memorandum of Lease to HDB's Lease Agreement to Prevent Persistent Smoking Near Balconies or Windows Despite Advisories and Mediation Efforts
  48. Incentivising Bus Operators to Offer Cheaper and More Flexible Options to Encourage Students to Take School Buses
  49. Number of Sound Pollution Complaints in HDB Estates over Past Two Years and Studies on How to Manage Them Via Better Design and Construction Materials for New HDB Estates
  50. Requirement for Online Service Providers to Insert Advisories on Severe Penalty for Posts Relating to Illegal Drugs and Their Trafficking into Singapore
  51. Plans beyond COVID-19 Pandemic to Recruit Singaporeans for Jobs in Healthcare and Other Related Sectors
  52. Number and Percentage of SingapoRediscover Vouchers Redeemed, Donated, Unused and Lapsed at End 2021 and Impact of Scheme on Tourism Sector vis-a-vis Initial Target Set to Justify Creation
  53. Reasonable Staff-to-client Ratio for Social Service Agencies under Guidelines for MSF-funded Programmes
  54. Impact of New Trends Such As Work and Study from Home on Design of Future Building Developments
  55. Further Steps to Rein in Escalating Prices of HDB Resale Flats
  56. Rationale for Calibration of Vaccinated Travel Lane Quotas by Country and Setting Separate Sales Caps and Quotas for VTL (Land) and VTL (Air)
  57. Design Standards in Place to Ensure Future-ready Carparks Can Support Electric Vehicles and Plans for Insurance for Building Protection Against Explosions
  58. Framework to Deal with Medical Ethical Issues from Recent Developments on Transplant of Animal Organs in Humans
  59. Use of Styrofoam in Making of Aeration Holes in Open Car Park Lots
  60. SMS Phishing Scams on Bank Account Holders and How Rapid Digitalisations in Financial Sector Could be Achieved without Compromising Security Against Potential Frauds and Scams
  61. Update on Lamppost-as-a-Platform Project
  62. Update on Status of CPIB Investigation into Singaporeans Involved in Keppel Offshore & Marine Corruption Case and Actions Taken
  63. Plans to Render Humanitarian or Financial Aid to Neighbouring Countries Affected by Recent Floods or Natural Disasters and Measures to Mitigate Environmental or Economic Effects
  64. Statistics and Profile of Missing Persons in Past Three Years and Preventive Measures in Place
  65. Statistics on Number of Personal Mobility Device-related Fires in Last Three Years and Measures in Place
  66. Usage and Effectiveness of ScamShield in Blocking Scam Calls and Making App Available to Android Users
  67. Cost of Legal Technology Platform Initiative and Target Take-up Rate Amongst Lawyers
  68. Annual Applications Received for Legal Aid and Success Rate of Applicants
  69. Tiered Electricity Pricing for Residential Households to Encourage More Efficient Energy Usage
  70. Travel Agency Licences Revoked for Failure to Meet Minimum $10,000 Financial Asset Requirement under Regulation 9 of Travel Agents Regulations 2017
  71. Supply of Natural Gas from Indonesia to Singapore
  72. Measures to Secure Submarine Infrastructure Built for Import of Renewable Energy from Indonesia to Singapore
  73. Projected Annual Government Expenditure on Subsidy for Hosting Formula One Singapore Grand Prix from 2022 to 2028
  74. Assessment of Resilience of Startups in Singapore during COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Prospects Going Forward
  75. Number of Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Currently Working Overseas in Innovation and Technology Hubs in US, Europe and Asia
  76. Plans for Installation of LED Rear Lamps on Vehicles, Similar to Case Now for LED Head Lamps
  77. Enforcement Checks on Qualification and Certification of Technicians Performing Maintenance and Repair Works in Vehicle Workshops
  78. Deepening and Widening Changi Airport's Strength in Cargo and Airfreight Handling
  79. Progress of Travel Bubble for Singapore and Bintan
  80. Benchmarks for Resumption of Operations at Changi Airport Terminal 2 and Plans for Adequate Supporting Manpower
  81. Aviation Safety Concerns Arising from Push for 5G Technologies and Mitigation Measures in Place to Ensure Safety in Singapore's Airspace
  82. Implications of Realignment of Flight Information Region Boundary between Singapore and Indonesia
  83. COVID-19 Self-test Kits Distributed and Sustainable Options to Mitigate Environmental Impact
  84. Plans for Stricter and Swifter Contingency Protocols to Disperse Crowds to Avoid Spontaneous Potential Superspreader Events
  85. Available Places in Special Education Schools for Students with Autism and Other Disabilities and Average Waiting Time for Enrolment
  86. Payments under Jobs Support Scheme Made in 2020 and 2021 to Profitable Companies
  87. Highest Income Tax Rate for Each Year from 1991 to 2013
  88. Annual Breakdown Amounts of Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty Collected from Singaporeans Buying Second, Third and Subsequent Residential Properties Respectively over Last Five Years
  89. Number of Maintenance Enforcement Applications Filed in Family Justice Courts over Past Three Years and Profile of Applicants
  90. Additional Funding Received by Social Service Agencies to Cope with COVID-19 Pandemic in Past Two Years
  91. Measures to Prevent Duplication of Food Given Out by Charities to Reduce Manpower Wastage and Ensure Consistency in Distribution Quantities
  92. Steps Taken to Raise Public Awareness to Get Swift Medical Intervention to Reduce Stroke Risk and Prevent Lifelong Disability
  93. Increasing Current Annual Withdrawal Limit for Outpatient Flexi-MediSave in View of Rising Outpatient Healthcare Costs
  94. Including Atrial Fibrillation as Chronic Condition under Chronic Disease Management Programme for Use of MediSave
  95. Review of Five-person Dining-in Limit to Allow Families with Three or More Children to Dine with Grandparents for Meals at Restaurants
  96. Proportion of Omicron Cases Comprising B2.A Sub-variant as of January 2022 and Assessment of Its Threat vis-a-vis B1.A Sub-variant
  97. Voluntary Enrolment of Persons Born Before 1980 into CareShield Life Scheme to-Date and Their Profile and Premium Payable
  98. Projected Annual Healthcare Spending for Next Decade
  99. Measures to Alleviate Healthcare Manpower Crunch from Recent Surge of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Cases and Resignation Rates of Healthcare Workers in 2021
  100. Safeguards or Checks to Ensure Junior Doctors Not Pressured to Under-report Working Hours and Estimates on Rate of Such Under-reporting
  101. Number of Migrant Workers Enrolled into COVID-19 Clinical Trials Since Start of Pandemic and Measures to Ensure Appropriate Informed Consent Obtained Without Duress
  102. Singaporeans with Ongoing Follow-up at Restructured Hospitals or National Specialty Centre Outpatient Clinics and Their Travelling Time for Such Appointments
  103. Number of Persons with Caring Responsibilities Approaching Agency for Integrated Care for Assistance and Types of Help Provided in Last Five Years
  104. Annual Prevalence of Obesity for Children Aged Below 18 over Past Five Years, Their Profile and Assessed Effectiveness of Preventive Measures
  105. Anticipated Respective Budgets Required for Each of Next Five Years for Expansion of Seniors' Mobility & Enabling Fund and Assistive Technology Fund
  106. Plans to Support SPH Media Trust in Digital Transformation
  107. Public Agencies and Legislation Governing Use of CCTVs Installed on Private Residential Properties to Ensure Privacy of Neighbouring Land Occupants Is Safeguarded
  108. Number of Divorcees Not Qualified for HDB Rental Flats Because of Their Income and Yet Unable to Afford HDB Flat in Open Market
  109. Take-up Rate of Volunteer Leave by Public Service Employees and Private Sector Companies Offering Such Leave and Their Take-up Rate
  110. Increase in Percentage of Self-employed Persons in Resident Workforce during COVID-19 Pandemic and Policies in Place to Better Protect Their Job Security
  111. Forecast of Onset of Negative Local Workforce Growth and Likelihood of It Stagnating
  112. Percentages of Migrant Workers Living in Dormitories Infected with COVID-19 in 2021 and Their Respective Medical Outcomes