Parliament sitting, 3 July 2023

108 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 3 July 2023, Vol 95, Issue 105 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. ASSENT TO BILLS PASSED
  3. Circumstances Surrounding Leasing of Ridout Road Properties by Ministers' Families
  4. Rejection of Referred Patients whose Residential Addresses Fall Outside Healthcare Cluster
  5. Redevelopment of Singapore Turf Club Site and Completion Timelines
  6. Managing Growing Wild Boar Population in Bukit Panjang
  7. Contingency Plan for Schools in Hot Weather Scenarios
  8. Update on CPIB Investigation into Seatrium
  9. Subventions for Community Counselling and Inclusion of Singaporeans Aged 40 and above with Chronic Conditions in Enrolment in Healthier SG Programme
  10. Plans under Healthier SG for Younger Persons with Disabilities
  11. Progress and Impact of Proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation and Support Measures Available
  12. Review of the Rentals of State Properties at 26 and 31 Ridout Road
  13. Rentals of State Properties
  14. Rental of 31 Ridout Road
  15. Rental of 26 Ridout Road
  16. Public Utilities (Amendment) Bill
  17. Oaths, Declarations and Notarisations (Remote Methods) Bill
  18. Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment No 2) Bill
  19. Rearrangement of Business
  20. Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill
  21. Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill
  22. Misuse of Personal Mobility Devices for Food Delivery Service
  23. Public Health Institutions Hiring Third Party Bill Collectors
  24. Volume of Liquefied Natural Gas Imported from Indonesia
  25. Outcome of Study by National University Polyclinics on Use of Antibiotics
  26. Carbon Footprint for Retrofitting Old Buildings Compared with Demolition
  27. Updates on Prices and Procedures for Elective Egg-freezing in Singapore
  28. Adoption of Outcome-based Contracts for Facility Management Services by Town Councils
  29. Exemption from Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty for Property Purchases by Nationals of Selected Countries under Singapore-European Association Free Trade Agreement
  30. Ways to Ensure Availability of Budget Cooked Food and Halal Food Options at HDB Coffee Shops
  31. Plans to Mitigate Risk of Singapore Going into Technical Recession
  32. Feedback Received from Residents on Loud Noise from Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles
  33. Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into School Curriculum
  34. Audits of Admissions at Emergency Departments of Public Hospitals and Duration of Patients' Stays
  35. Oversight of Administrative Fees Charged by Pawnbrokers and Moneylenders
  36. Assistance Extended to Schools Facing Difficulty with School Bus Contracts
  37. Impact of COVID-19 Disruptions on Completion Date of North-South Corridor
  38. Criteria in Selection of Sites for Setting up of Active Ageing Centres
  39. Legislation on Maximum Rental Fee Adjustments by Landlords Following Lease Renewal
  40. Impact of Revised Land Allocation and Pricing Framework for Places of Worship on Past Reserves
  41. Agencies That Have Been Able to Meet Salary Guidelines for Social Service Sector
  42. Overseas School Trips Undertaken by MOE Schools Post-COVID-19 Pandemic
  43. Remission of Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty for Property Buyers who are Singles
  44. Review following UN Special Rapporteur's Report of Singapore-based Entities Providing Supplies to Myanmar Military
  45. Foreign Healthcare Employees Granted Singapore Permanent Residency
  46. Impact of Extension of Benchmarks on Surgeons' Fees Covering Surgical Procedures
  47. Challenges in Implementing OneMillionTrees Movement
  48. Assistance to Master Tenant at Block 151A Bishan Street 11 to Fill Vacant Stalls
  49. Re-employment of Teachers Based on Past Performance Grades
  50. Rate of Recalcitrant Drink Drivers Caught for Drink Driving Resulting in Fatal Accidents, Injuries and Damage to Property
  51. Impact of Prolonged Heat Wave on Power Grid and Deployment of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
  52. Trial of Priority Cabins for Elderly on MRT Trains
  53. Implementation and Processes of National Strategy on Mental Health and Well-being
  54. Unmarried Mothers under Age of 35 Who Seek Assistance for Public Housing Application
  55. Schools Starting Lessons at 8.00 am or Later
  56. Proposal for Computation of Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty Based on Per Square Foot
  57. Delays to Completion of Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Projects Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic
  58. Request to Build Hawker Centre in Bishan to Provide Budget Meal Options
  59. Defaults in Repayment under Temporary Bridging Loan, SME Working Capital Loan and Trade Loan Programmes
  60. Revocation of Car Insurance Policy for Non-payment of Insurance Premium Instalments
  61. Review of CPF Nomination Rules to Allow for Automatic Revocation of Nomination Upon Divorce
  62. Enhancing Portability of Healthcare Subsidy and Financing to Better Support Singaporeans Needing Care
  63. Budget Meal Options at Market and Food Stalls Sold to Private Owners
  64. Political Officeholders or Members of Parliament Renting or Occupying State Property for Residential Purposes
  65. Rationale for DBS' $30 Billion Loan to Monetary Authority of Singapore
  66. Consultation Process in Decision to Close Singapore Turf Club in 2024
  67. Alternative Flight Paths for Jets Flying over Sengkang and Punggol from Paya Lebar Airbase
  68. Exit Bans by Foreign Countries on Singaporeans Living Overseas
  69. Actions Against Abuse of Public Healthcare Workers
  70. Persons Convicted of Assaulting Children in Learning Centres
  71. Extension and Termination of Religious Organisations' Short-term Tenancies with Government
  72. Approvals for Rental of and Works to be Done at State-owned Bungalows
  73. Feedback on Implementation of Rules of Court 2021
  74. Assistance for Elderly Living Alone on Installation of Residual Current Circuit Breakers
  75. Pre-payment Collection by Businesses and Losses Suffered by Consumers from Non-delivery of Goods and Services
  76. Anti-competitive Effect of Cooperation Partnership between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines
  77. Application from Singapore Airlines for Assessment of Joint Venture with Garuda Indonesia
  78. Electricity Demand and Grid Stress from Prolonged Heat Wave
  79. Applications under Temporary Bridging Loan Programme and Defaults in Repayment
  80. Pilot Study on Allowing Pets on Public Transport
  81. Enforcement Actions against Errant Cyclists and PMD Riders in Orchard Road Area
  82. Study on Spate of Technical Issues Affecting Scoot Airlines
  83. Complaints of Noise from Renovations in Landed Houses
  84. Earthshot Prize Ceremony in November 2023 and Possible Partnership with Finalists on Sustainability Solutions
  85. Update on Impact of Launch of Aquatic Animal Health Services
  86. Decline in Singapore's Domestic Recycling Rate
  87. Recourse for Seniors or Persons Physically Unable to Return Trays at Food Outlets
  88. Graduate Asatizahs Working in Singapore and Their Monthly Salaries
  89. Expanding CHAS Subsidies to Include Dental Treatments for Medical Reasons
  90. More Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for Evolving SARS-CoV-2 Virus Variants
  91. Data on Next-day Polyclinic Online Appointment Bookings
  92. Use of MediSave for Family Members
  93. Centralised Platform on HDB Portal Showing Comprehensive List of Grants and Schemes Individuals Received
  94. Public Rental Flat Applications from Recent Divorcees
  95. Limit to Number of Days for Demolition Works in Landed Housing Areas Near Residential Sites
  96. Status of Lift Enhancement Programme to Help Town Councils Modernise Existing HDB Lifts
  97. Automatic Inclusion of Package 3 of Optional Component Scheme under Sale of 2-Room Flexi Flats for Elderly Buyers
  98. Single Room Shared Facilities Initiative
  99. Monitoring Unauthorised Subletting by Foreign Nationals or HDB Rental Tenants via Print or Social Media
  100. Low Take-up Rate of Lift Access Housing Grant and Possibility of Converting Segmented Units into Rental Flats
  101. Residential Units to be Constructed on Former Singapore Turf Club Site at Bukit Timah and Kranji Turf Club
  102. Alternative Payment Methods for Singaporeans without Digital Access to Active Wallet
  103. Use of Unpaid Infant Care Leave under Tripartite Standard on Unpaid Leave for Unexpected Care Needs
  104. Worker Accommodation Expenses as Percentage of Overall Cost of Employing Foreign Workers
  105. Root Causes of Employers Defaulting on Making Correct and Prompt CPF Contributions
  106. Measures to Protect Elderly CPF Members against Scams Using Stolen Singpass Credentials via Remote Access
  107. Application of Proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation to Employees with Incomes Sourced Overseas
  108. Clarification by Second Minister for Finance and National Development