Parliament sitting, 1 August 2022

134 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 1 August 2022, Vol 95, Issue 65 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Membership in Public Petition Committee
  3. Petition
  4. Actions Taken by SkillsFuture Singapore in light of Lapses in Disbursement of Grants
  5. Causes of Time Lags in Data Used to Determine Eligibility for GSTV – U-Save Rebates
  6. Impact of Monetary Authority of Singapore's $7.4 Billion Loss on Government Budget
  7. Update on COVID-19 Situation and Measures Given Emergence of New Variants
  8. Evidence of Community Spread of Local Monkeypox Cases and Vaccines to Protect Vulnerable Groups
  9. Reviewing Qualifying Criteria So That Silver Support Scheme Benefits More Needy Seniors
  10. Unlocking the Sports Hub's Full Potential for Singapore
  11. Debt Collection Bill
  12. Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill
  13. Singapore Tourism Board (Amendment) Bill
  14. Public Defenders Bill
  15. Public Defenders Bill
  16. Adjournment
  17. Enhancing Workplace Safety and Health of Food Delivery Riders
  18. Ensuring Adequate Rest for Nurses
  19. SMEs that Have Benefited from Green Financing Scheme
  20. Difference in Rates of Increase in Consumer Price Index and in Cost of Living
  21. Comparing Inflation for Essential Items in Singapore with That in Other Developed Countries
  22. SMEs' Adoption of Sustainability Practices
  23. Energy Supply Situation in Singapore Given Global Competition for Liquefied Natural Gas Supply
  24. Long-term Strategy in Managing Wildlife Populations and Incursions by Wildlife into Urban Space
  25. Efforts to Support Students and Staff After Alleged Murder in River Valley High School
  26. Proposal to Regulate or Ban Display of LED Wreaths and Similar Items at Funerals
  27. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Social Capital of Less Well-off and Steps to Strengthen Access to Social Networks
  28. Success Rate for BTO Applications and Projected Number of BTO Flats Coming Onstream in Sengkang and Punggol
  29. Ensuring Objective, Evidence-based and Non-discriminatory Sexuality Education in Schools
  30. Distribution of Mosquito Repellent to Encourage More Frequent Use
  31. Confidentiality Maintained by School Counsellors for Students They Counsel
  32. "Live" Broadcast of English Premier League Matches Under IMDA's Crosscarriage Framework
  33. Use of Per Capita Annual Value of Homes as Basis for Assistance Packages to Offset Cost of Living
  34. Review of Taxation Policy on Gains from Exercise of Share Options, Given Downturn in Startup and Technology Sectors
  35. Outcome-based Considerations in Awarding Criteria in Government Procurement Processes
  36. Preventing Incidents between Cyclists and Pedestrians with Increased Cycling Within Towns
  37. Impact of Higher ERP Rates on Traffic Volumes
  38. Privileges, Immunities and Hospitality Accorded to Former Heads of State or Heads of Government Visiting or Transiting Through Singapore
  39. Impact of Long Working Hours of Junior Doctors' Training on Patient and Doctor Safety
  40. Prevalence of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in General Population and Public Education Programmes on Spotting Signs and Symptoms
  41. Plans to Engage and Involve Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners under Healthier SG Initiative
  42. Policy on Allowing Foreigners Wanted By Their Governments to Transit or Enter Singapore Temporarily
  43. Recourse for HDB Flat Lessees Given Misrepresentations by Home Improvement Programme Contractors
  44. Actions against Contractors who Illegally Dump Renovation Debris at Common Areas of HDB Flats
  45. Number of Owners Having Breached Terms and Conditions for Renting Out Rooms in HDB Flats
  46. Applications for HDB Loan Eligibility Letter by Singapore Citizens with Spouses on Long-Term Visit Passes
  47. Release of Race-based and/or Community-based Data to Members of Parliament
  48. Replacement Sites for Lim Chu Kang Farms
  49. Wrongful Dismissal Claims and Salary Disputes Pertaining to PMETs and Number of Cases Successfully Prosecuted
  50. Correlation between Parents' Socioeconomic Status and Take-up of Maternity and Paternity Leave
  51. Eligible Children whose Parents Have Not Enrolled Them in KidSTART Programme
  52. Absenteeism Rate of Preschool Children in Bottom 20% of Socioeconomic Groups by Age and Ethnicity
  53. Measures to Safeguard Biodiversity and Natural Hydrology in Choa Chu Kang Waterworks Area
  54. Waiver of Admission Fees to Local Places of Interest to Encourage More Family Outings during Year of Celebrating SG Families
  55. Students Unsuccessful in Getting into School of Choice in Secondary School Posting Process
  56. Competition Commission's Review of Alleged Anti-competitive Behaviour by Fuel Retailers in First Half of 2022
  57. New Guidelines for Future Public-private partnership Projects Given Termination of Singapore Sports Hub Partnership Agreement
  58. Reasons for Recent Booking Difficulties and Price Surges for Private Hire Vehicles
  59. Exclusive Motorcycle Lane on Expressways Given High Casualty Rate amongst Motorcyclists
  60. Covered Walkways for Residents Who Live Within 800-metre Radius of MRT Stations
  61. Guidelines on Rental Rates for Vehicles Hired for Driving Trades
  62. Managing Traffic and Parking in and Around Sports Hub to Prevent Massive Traffic Congestion or Illegal Parking During Major Events
  63. Singaporeans' Exposure to Recent Collapse TerraUSD Stablecoin and Luna Tokens
  64. Review of Civil Service Salary Structure
  65. Eligible Voters Among Singaporeans Residing Overseas
  66. Licences Awarded to Digital Payment Token Service Providers and Plans to Promote Singapore as Cryptocurrency Hub
  67. Results of Review Arising from Phishing Scam on OCBC Customers
  68. Including Recognition of Reports by Accredited Chartered Valuers and Appraisers Under Appraisers Act 1906
  69. Number of Singaporeans Who Received GST Vouchers in 2021 but Not 2022
  70. Male Children of New Citizens Who Did Not Serve National Service Subsequently
  71. Provision of Further Clarity on National Service Enlistment Dates
  72. Non-Warrant Officer Regular Specialists Who Retired by Age 50 and Top Five Jobs Taken Up After Retirement
  73. Preventive Drug Education for Youths Travelling Overseas Given Legalisation of Cannabis Trade in Thailand
  74. Education and Reskilling Programmes for Prisoners
  75. Number of Prisoners Who Passed Away Due to Old Age and Offences Committed
  76. Measures to Prevent Access to Websites on How to Make Dangerous Weapons
  77. Countering Dangers of Indoctrination Via Social Media Targeted at Vulnerable Groups and Youths
  78. Home Team Science and Technology Agency and Anti-Scam Centre's Success in Deterring Scammers and Recovering of Monies
  79. Organisations Partnering Anti-Scam Command in Raising Awareness on Scams
  80. Employees of Major Banks Co-located at Government's Anti-Scam Centre
  81. Strengthening Oversight of Project Consultants Assessing Cost Reasonableness of Contract Variations
  82. Joint Efforts to Detect and Prevent Advertisement of Controlled Substances in Closed Social Networks
  83. Personal Mobility Device-related Fires in HDB Blocks
  84. Gender and Age Breakdown of New Citizens at Point of Obtaining Citizenship Each Year Since 2000
  85. New Citizens Renouncing Singapore Citizenship and Permanent Residents Renouncing PR Status
  86. Due Diligence and Credit Checks for Foreign Domestic Workers Taking Loans from Moneylenders
  87. Rental Cost as Percentage of Total Business Cost in Retail Sector
  88. Rental Costs as Percentage of Total Business Costs for Food Establishments
  89. Average Annual Rate of Increase in Rent for Food Establishments from 2000 to 2019
  90. Profiles of Licensed Electrical Workers as of June 2022
  91. Profiles of Licensed Gas Service Workers
  92. Information on Existing Pick-up and Drop-off Points in Public Areas and Government and Commercial Buildings
  93. Effectiveness of Noise Barriers Installed Along MRT Tracks
  94. Risks of Electric Vehicles Catching Fire and Training of First Responders to Handle Such Fires
  95. Enabling Less Visually Impaired Commuters Not Technologically Savvy to Travel More Independently
  96. Ratio of Successful to Unsuccessful Tenderers for Cooked Food Hawker Stalls in Toa Payoh, and Mean Bid Prices
  97. Hawker Stalls Left Empty in Last Three Years
  98. Efficacy of Anti-Aedes Mosquito Paint and Plans to Encourage Its Use for Buildings
  99. Percentage of Freshwater Bodies Open to Public for Recreation and Plans to Increase Access
  100. Profiles of Licensed Plumbers
  101. Efforts to Tackle Solar Panel Waste and Solar Panel Recycling
  102. Class Size of Students Enrolled in TRANsition Support for InTegration Programme and Teachers Deployed Per Class
  103. Option for Parents to Register Interest in Multiple Schools in Single Application for Primary 1 Registration
  104. Removal of Punitive Implications for Teachers Receiving Lower Grades Under Performance Management System of Stacked Ranking
  105. Strengthening Students' Mental Well-being and Mental Health Literacy Through Refreshed Character and Citizenship Education Curriculum
  106. Number of Students Who Have Received Counselling on Mental Health-related Issues
  107. Number of Fraud Cases and Amount Defrauded Since Inception of SkillsFuture Programmes
  108. Local Researchers and Experts Employed by NUS Infant and Child Language Centre to Conduct R&D Programmes for Malay and Tamil Languages
  109. Independent Investigation and Review of Hiring Practices of Professors at Autonomous Universities
  110. Securing Sessions with Counsellors or Trained Professionals Beyond Phone Hotlines and Online Counselling Services
  111. Applications for Infant Care and Childcare Subsidies Under Special Approval Framework
  112. Factors Determining Duration of ComCare Assistance Offered to Residents in Need
  113. Extension of Services of Office of Public Guardian to Vulnerable Individuals
  114. Number of Singaporeans Required to Top-up Cash for Medical Expenses After Reaching MediSave Withdrawal Limit
  115. Resignations of Local and Foreign Nurses from Restructured Hospitals in Past Five Years
  116. Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines and Protocol for Treatment of Children Under Age of 12
  117. Cases Managed by Community Resource, Engagement and Support Teams and Community Intervention Teams
  118. Assessment of Osteopathic Medicine as Treatment Option for Musculoskeletal Problems and Overall Health
  119. Outcome of Pilot WHEELS Programme Providing Wheelchair Servicing at Selected Senior Activity Centres
  120. Enhancements to Seniors' Mobility and Enabling Fund to Include Mid-life Servicing Costs for Devices
  121. Number of Malay Households Attaining Home Ownership under Project Dian@M³ Since Its Inception
  122. Malay Households Owning HDB Flats, Relinquishing Ownership and Applying for and Living in 1- and 2-Room Rental Flats in 2021 and 2022
  123. Feedback Received on Nuisances Caused by Crows and Pigeons and Effectiveness of Measures Taken
  124. Waiver of Resale Levies on Flats Acquired under Selective En-Bloc Redevelopment Scheme
  125. Income Criteria For Assessing HDB Housing Loan Applications Under Non-Citizen Spouse Scheme
  126. Additional Ballot Chances for Applicants with More Than Five Unsuccessful Attempts to Buy HDB BTO or Sale of Balance Flats in Non-mature Estates
  127. Blocking Unsolicited Messages on Unlicensed Loans and Illegal Gambling Websites
  128. Statistics on 2022 CDC Vouchers Claimed, Redeemed and Utilised and Measures to Benefit Specific Businesses or Segments of Singaporeans
  129. Sports Facilities at Proposed Housing Development cum Sports Centre Site at Farrer Park
  130. Trends in Inflow and Outflow of Migrant Construction Workers Since Easing of COVID-19 Border Restrictions
  131. Percentage of Self-employed Persons Not Meeting MediSave Contribution Obligations in Full
  132. Collection of Data on Real Wage Growth by Age Group
  133. Number of Workers Unable to Meet CPF Basic Retirement Sum and Forecasted Numbers in Next 10 to 20 Years
  134. Preventing Fall-from-height Fatalities at Workplace