Parliament sitting, 20 October 2022

115 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 20 October 2022, Vol 95, Issue 72 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Efficacy of Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Compared with Original Boosters
  3. Cause and Impact of Power Outage at Woodlands Checkpoint on 9 October 2022
  4. Impact of 15-month Wait-out Period on Private Property Downgraders
  5. Shortening Waiting Time for HDB BTO Flats in Support of Marriage and Parenthood Objectives
  6. Security Measures at Preschools to Prevent Intrusions by Unauthorised Persons
  7. Budget Spent on Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation Packages
  8. Impact of Rising Interest Rates on HDB Flat Owners on Private Bank Home Loans
  9. Trend of Corporate Bad Debts due to Rising Interest Rates and Assistance for SMEs to Access Capital for Growth
  10. Home Owners with Private Bank Loans Affected by Rise in Interest Rates and Risk of Foreclosures
  11. Impact of Normalisation of Global Supply Chains on Singapore's Seaport
  12. Impact on Singapore of US-Imposed Restrictions on Sale of Semiconductor Products to China
  13. Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill
  14. Penal Code (Amendment) Bill
  15. Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment No 3) Bill
  16. International Development Association (Amendment) Bill
  17. Adjournment
  18. Setting Total Debt Servicing Ratio Medium-term Interest Rate Floor at 4% Per Annum
  19. Prevalence of Self-harm amongst Elderly
  20. Data on Registered Local and Foreign Doctors
  21. Reasons for Record High Permanent Resident Status Granted in 2021
  22. Seniors who Succeed in Obtaining Subsidies for Rehabilitative Physiotherapy Sessions
  23. Allotment of Upcoming Electric Vehicle Charging Points in HDB Car Parks for Vehicle Owners and for Rental Service Providers
  24. Impact of Wearing Face Masks during COVID-19 Pandemic on Preschoolers' Social Development
  25. Review of Cause for Disruption to Electronic Medical System on 29 September 2022
  26. Rising Prices of Fresh Fish
  27. Increase in Numbers of Young People Aged 21 and Under Arrested for Causing Serious Hurt
  28. Facilitating Employers' Checks on Employees' Fulfillment of Training Requirements for Progressive Wage Model
  29. Yardstick to Measure Success of ONE Pass Scheme
  30. Pilot of Childminding Service for Low-income Parents
  31. Implication of Pound's Recent Decline on Government's Foreign Asset Holdings
  32. Effectiveness of Deploying Airline Crew to Hospitals during COVID-19 Pandemic
  33. Applicants who Fail to Obtain HDB Flats under Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme Following Revision in Eligibility Conditions
  34. Success Rate in Prevention of Scams Following Co-location of Bank Staff at Police's Anti-scam Centre
  35. Data on HDB Flat Owners with Second Property
  36. Complaints of Improper Road Resurfacing Works
  37. Affordability of Executive Condominiums for HDB Upgraders
  38. Steps to Take Following Consumption of Recalled Food Products
  39. Decision on HDB Mortgage Loan Rate amidst Rising Interest Rate Environment
  40. Adjustments to Plan to Launch 100,000 HDB BTO Flats from 2021 to 2025
  41. Self-sufficiency Target for Agricultural Inputs
  42. Requiring Home Owners to Sell HDB Flat if They Wish to Purchase Private Property and Vice Versa
  43. Armed Robberies and Deterrence Measures in Place in Financial Institutions in Heartland Areas
  44. Cost-effective Solutions for Families of Individuals of Low-value Estate without Lasting Power of Attorney Arrangement
  45. Ratio of Annual Total Compensation of Top versus Lowest Earners in Civil Service
  46. Formal Curriculum for Students in Space Technology and Nuclear Technology
  47. Prevalence of Feedback on High-rise Littering and Time Taken for Investigations
  48. Detection of and Dealing with High-rise Littering Offences
  49. Setting of Idle Fees to Discourage Hogging of Electric Vehicle Charging Points
  50. Performance of Relationship Managers in Bancassurance
  51. Data on Completed but Unoccupied HDB Flats
  52. Affordability of Wheelchair-accessible Vehicular Services
  53. Applications for Pre-Employment Grant by Singaporeans Studying Medicine Overseas
  54. Sustainability Practices in Building, Conversion or Repair Works in Shipbuilding Industry
  55. Safety Standards for Transport of Workers to Worksites Given New Code of Practice on Chief Executives’ and Board of Directors’ Workplace Safety and Health Duties
  56. Prevalence of Use of Cashless Payment Platforms and Number of Scams Reported
  57. Attendance at Moot Parliament Programme
  58. Reasons for Government's Venture into Private Sector Space of Construction of Migrant Worker Dormitories
  59. Dependant Passes for Same-Sex Spouses or Partners of Work Pass Holders
  60. Progress of Digital Banks in Incorporating Innovation to Serve Customer Needs and Reach Underserved Segments
  61. Inclusion of Monies Lost to Scams by Migrant Workers in MAS' Framework for Equitable Sharing of Losses
  62. Review of Payouts to Retirees on Government Pension Schemes Given Rising Cost of Living
  63. Borrowers on Fixed and Floating Rate Mortgages for HDB and Private Residential Properties
  64. Civil Servants Holding Concurrent Appointments with Foreign Governments
  65. Percentage of Private Residential Properties with Outstanding Mortgage Loans
  66. Requests for Assistance Received by Overseas Missions of Missing Overseas Singaporeans
  67. Percentage of Fire Incidents in HDB Flats Affecting Neighbouring Units
  68. Legislation to Prevent Pedestrians Crossing Roads Whilst Interacting with Mobile Devices
  69. Reasons for Newly-admitted Prison Inmates' Non-participation in Yellow Ribbon Community Project
  70. Cryptocurrency-related Scams Reported Annually in Past Three Years
  71. Total Economic Value Created by Formula One Singapore Grand Prix 2022
  72. Take-up of Provisions of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership by Companies
  73. Audit of Sustainability Efforts and Performance for Singapore Formula One Grand Prix
  74. Take-up of Provisions of Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership by Companies
  75. Rise in COE Prices and Need for Affordable Transport Solutions
  76. Measures to Minimise Indiscriminate Parking of Shared Bicycles
  77. Public Transport Commuters with Special Needs Issued with Caring SG Commuters Lanyard and Card
  78. Subsidies for Dedicated Transport Service Providers to Purchase Special Needs Vehicles
  79. Emissions Report by Reportable Facilities
  80. Study on Effectiveness of CONNECT Plan in Retaining Teachers
  81. Vacancies in Kindergartens, Childcare and Infant Care Centres in Vicinity of Yishun Spring BTO Estate
  82. Annual Unique Applicants for Transitional Shelters and Average Duration of Stay
  83. Systems in Place for Adults with Disabilities without Caregiver Support
  84. Provision of Evening Care for Adults with Disabilities to Relieve Caregivers Who Are Elderly Parents
  85. Extension of Whistle-blower Policy for Reporting Suspected Ill-treatment under Mental Capacity Act
  86. Encouraging Singaporeans to Plan Comprehensively for Their Own Care in Old Age
  87. More Support for Elderly Caregivers
  88. Sugar Consumption Level Since Announcement of Nutri-grade Labelling Requirements for Beverages
  89. Precautions in Place to Ensure Safety of Imported Cough Syrups
  90. Checks on Authenticity of Doctors' Degrees and Quality of Candidates
  91. Fees Paid to Family Doctors and Healthcare Clusters for Locals and Foreigners under Healthier SG Plan
  92. Reopening Vaccination Centres at Community Centres in Areas with Higher Density of Older Residents
  93. Need to Toughen Punishment for Importers and Users of Electronic Vaporisers
  94. Breakdown of Foreign-trained Doctors Registered as New Medical Practitioners in Last Five Years
  95. Proportion of Private Home Residents Located within Eldercare Centre Service Boundary
  96. Circumstances for Inclusion of More Efficacious Medicine in Rare Disease Fund
  97. Provision of Stable Temporary Housing for Unwed Parents and Victim-survivors of Family Violence
  98. Annual Applications for HDB Rental Flats from Single Unwed Parents Below Age 21
  99. Flats Eligible for HDB's Home Improvement Programme
  100. Measures to Expedite Relocation of Free-roaming Chickens to Reduce Noise Disturbance to Residents
  101. Support in Controlling Free-roaming Chicken Population at Sin Ming Court
  102. Number of Bedrooms in HDB Flats Owned by Permanent Residents Rented Out in Last 10 Years
  103. Number of Former Permanent Residents Required to Dispose of HDB Flats to Date
  104. Mandating Inspections of HDB Flats More Than 40 Years Old for Assessment for Maintenance Works
  105. Ensuring Prospective HDB Flat Buyers Can Afford Necessary Payments Before Processing Sale
  106. Cases of Peeling Paintwork from Facades of Recently Completed BTO Flats
  107. Appeals for Eligibility for CDC Vouchers
  108. Grassroots Leaders Owning or Managing Companies Involved in Town Council and Government Contracts, and Operation of Coffee Shops
  109. Extending Validity Period of CDC Vouchers Scheme
  110. Detection of Labour Trafficking In and Through Singapore In Last One Year
  111. Malaysian Confinement Nannies Granted Work Permits and Average Duration of Employment
  112. Singaporean Postgraduates in Workforce and Median Salaries by Specialty and Industry
  113. Prices and Adequacy of Bed Space in Migrant Worker Dormitories
  114. Median Duration to Process and Conclude Claims Referred to Employment Claims Tribunal
  115. Claimants in Failed Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management Mediations Since 2017