Parliament sitting, 7 February 2023

88 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 7 February 2023, Vol 95, Issue 82 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Commemoration of 100th Anniversary of the Late Mr Lee Kuan Yew's Birth
  3. Alleged Increased Risk of Stroke for Older People who have Received Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine
  4. 2023 Outlook for Inflation, Cost of Living and Singapore Dollar
  5. Due Diligence on Carbon Credits Issued by Gold Standard and Verra
  6. Reviewing Police's Operating Procedures to Minimise Occurrences of Wrongful Arrest
  7. Capacity of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Sector in Singapore's Aviation Industry Given Resumption of Flights
  8. Ready Availability of Mobile Devices and Impact on Youth Education on Harms of Drugs
  9. Update on Testing and Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles in Public Transport Sector
  10. Discounts in Ticket Prices to Attractions for Residents
  11. Proposal for Public Consultation on Generational Ban on Smoking
  12. Measures to Close Pay Gap between ITE, Polytechnic and University Graduates
  13. Installation of Drinking Water Fountains in Areas of High Footfall
  14. Resolving Disputes Arising from Conflicts between Terms in Lasting Power of Attorney Drawn Up in Singapore and Overseas
  15. Financial Losses Suffered by EDBI and Temasek Holdings Due to Liquidation of Zilingo
  16. Reviewing Enforcement Measures on Users and Sellers of Vaporisers and Related Consumables
  17. Trend of Vaping among School and Tertiary Institute Students
  18. Addressing Manpower Shortage in Biotech Sector
  19. Assaults at Dormitories involving Migrant Workers from Different Nationalities
  20. Affordable and Accessible Public Housing, and Public Housing Policies
  21. Affordable And Accessible Public Housing, and Public Housing Policies
  22. Time Limit for the Minister for National Development's Speech
  23. Affordable and Accessible Public Housing, and Public Housing Policies
  24. Protocols for HDB Contractors on Repair of Premature Deterioration of External Facades of HDB Blocks
  25. Incentivising CPF Members with High Ordinary Account Savings Tap On Investment Options with Higher Interest Rates
  26. Grant, Transfer and Capital Injection Flows Into and Out of MOH Holdings
  27. Healthcare Workers with Severe Adverse Reactions from COVID-19 Vaccinations
  28. Update on Popular Places Pass Scheme for Migrant Workers Staying in Dormitories
  29. Annual Tax Collected on Tobacco Product Sales and Whether This Covers Cost of Treating Smoking-related Diseases
  30. Financial Impact from Ongoing Administration of Sun Cable
  31. Publication of Audit Findings into SPH Media Trust's Inflated Circulation Numbers
  32. Monthly Household Income as Consideration for HDB Rental Levels for Those on Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme
  33. Adjusting BTO Flat Balloting Chances to Ensure Good Mix of Applicants in Each Estate
  34. Proportion of Thefts in Supermarkets Involving Theft of Milk Powder
  35. Anti-mould Paint for HDB Flat Exterior Walls for Flats Built Near Humidity Sinks
  36. Extension of Heightened Safety Period to Ensure Continued Workplace Safety
  37. Proportion of Workforce Offered Work-from-home Arrangements
  38. Naming of Keppel Offshore & Marine Staff Given Stern Warning over Probe into Petroleo Brasileiro Bribery Case
  39. Transfer of Institutional Knowledge as SLA takes Over State Land Management within HDB Estates
  40. Number of Vacant School Sites and Average Length of Time of Vacancy
  41. Drug Offenders and Traffickers under Ages of 14 and 16
  42. Data on Locally Trained Medical Doctors Accepted into Residency Programmes
  43. Data on Pay Gap between ITE, Polytechnic and University Graduates
  44. Cases of Singapore Companies Convicted of Corruption Overseas and Prosecuted in Singapore
  45. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Technology to Increase Accessibility of Government Services
  46. Household Formation Trends and Shift in Average Number of Persons Per Household
  47. Resident Households where Male Spouse has No Income or Lower Income Compared to Female Spouse
  48. Estimated Timeline to Complete Review and Checks on COVID-19-related Procurement and Expenditure
  49. Property Taxes Collected and Reasons for Rise in Annual Values of Residential Properties
  50. Reports of Employers Acting Unfairly towards NSmen with Reservist Obligations
  51. Verification of Mental or Physical Health of Inmate against Public Hospital Records at Time of Admission
  52. Case of Man Awarded $20,000 for being Wrongly Imprisoned in 2017
  53. Number of Road Traffic Accidents Involving Car-sharing Vehicles and Resulting in Casualties in 2021 and 2022
  54. Stricter Measures to Prevent Smuggling of Opium through or into Singapore
  55. Long-Term Visit Pass Applications for Family Members to Assist with Care Responsibilities in Singapore
  56. Details on Fire at East Coast Road on 9 January 2023 where Pit Cover of Fire Hydrant was Stuck
  57. Review of Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1966 to Allow Extension of Legal Duty of Natural Parent to Maintain Illegitimate Child After Death
  58. Plans for Review of Criminal Disclosure Obligations in Criminal Procedure Code 2010
  59. Updates on Recommendations in Committee of Privileges' Report Presented to Parliament on 10 February 2022
  60. Impact of Anticipated Drought and Bushfires in Australia on Singapore's Food Import
  61. Projected Funding for Biotech Sector in Next Decade
  62. Measures to Ensure Safe Passage of Ships in Singapore Strait
  63. Installation of Noise Barriers on MRT Tracks near Residential Areas and Proposal to Reduce Train Speed near Residential Areas
  64. Tests on Water Sources for Presence of Micro-plastics Contamination
  65. Impact of Packaging Partnership Programme and Resource Sustainability Act on Amount of Single-use Plastics Produced
  66. Offence for Leaving Vehicle Engines Idling and Whether it Applies to Electric Vehicles
  67. Reports Received on High-rise Littering Involving Faeces since 2017
  68. Progress of Nationwide Reusable Dining-ware Scheme
  69. Manage Use of Artificial Intelligence Bots in Schools
  70. Reasons for Widening Salary Gap Between University and Non-university Graduates
  71. Primary 1 Registrations made Under Phase 2A and 2B Broken Down by Type of Eligibility
  72. Balloting in Primary Schools in Phase 2B in 2022 and Vacancies versus Registrants in Phase 2B in Last 10 Years
  73. Plans to Leverage of Artificial Intelligence Technology to Support Learning for Students
  74. Complaints of Abuse or Neglect of Children Made to National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline
  75. Number of Students with Chronic Absenteeism Helped through Enhanced Step-Up Programme
  76. Enforcement Actions against Abuse of Car Park Label Scheme Meant for Disabled Persons or Their Caregivers
  77. Sufficiency of Manpower and Specialised Skills in Government Hospitals and Measures to Attract Quality Professionals
  78. Take-up Rate of COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Below Age Five and Number of Reported Adverse Reactions
  79. Ensuring Ethical Standards amongst Those Working in Mental Healthcare Sector
  80. Impact of Bioswales and Rain Gardens on Premature Deterioration of External Finishes of HDB Flats
  81. Warranty on External Paintwork for New HDB BTO Developments and Incidence of Warranty Claims
  82. Factors Accounting for 74% Increase in Land Development Costs for HDB BTOs
  83. Corporate Culture in SPH Media Trust
  84. Legal Safety Nets for Companies and Individuals against Non-disclosure of Sponsored Social Media Content
  85. Update on Improving Living Conditions in Migrant Worker Dormitories
  86. Number of Singaporeans above Age 65 in Employment, Their Salary Range and Industries
  87. Measures to Maintain Racial Harmony and Security in Migrant Workers Dormitories
  88. Clarification by Minister for Home Affairs and Law