Parliament sitting, 19 September 2023

96 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 19 September 2023, Vol 95, Issue 112 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Technical Issues with Electronic Registration System for Polling that Resulted in Removal of Voter Names from Registers of Electors
  3. Speeding Up Drainage Improvement Works at Bukit Timah Canal between Rifle Range Road and Jalan Kampong Chantek
  4. Revision to Advisories on COVID-19 Vaccinations and Other Measures
  5. Proposal for Age-based Only Benefits Irrespective of Income and Housing Type in Majulah Package
  6. Measure of Success for New Healthy Longevity Clinic
  7. Proposal to Review CPF Withdrawal Limit for Singaporeans who Have Not Met Full Retirement Sums in View of Inflation
  8. Sustainability Audit for Singapore's F1 Grand Prix and Other Events
  9. Veterinary Expert Inputs for Use of Live Chickens and Chicks in Art Installation at National Gallery Singapore
  10. Income Criteria for Blue and Orange CHAS Cards in View of Inflation
  11. Singapore Sign Language Interpretation Services for Significant Government Live TV Broadcasts
  12. Projection of FY2023 Tax Revenue Growth and Impact on Additional Help for Singaporeans to Deal with Inflationary Costs
  13. Help Measures for Households and Businesses Given Continued Rise in Food and Fuel Prices
  14. Insurance Coverage for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
  15. Rearrangement of Business
  16. Simultaneous Debate on Motions
  17. Child Development Co-Savings (Amendment) Bill
  18. Society of Saint Maur Incorporation (Amendment) Bill
  19. Consideration of Matters Regarding Member of Parliament
  20. Suspension of Member
  21. Consideration of Matters regarding Member of Parliament, and Suspension of Member
  22. Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act 1962
  23. Adjournment
  24. Growing Renewable Energy Adoption to Meet Net-zero Carbon Emissions Pledge
  25. Measures to Prevent Criminals from Getting Away with Lighter Sentences by Exploiting Maximum Amount of Mitigating Options Available to Them
  26. Gender Pay Gap for Finance-related Roles and Steps to Close the Gap
  27. Update on Occupancy and Waiting Time for HDB Rental Flats
  28. Regulating Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies for Precision Medicines
  29. Reasons for Granting Disruption from National Service
  30. Expenditure Per Student Spent on Mother Tongue Language Education
  31. Discussion of China Standard Map 2023 Edition at High-level Bilateral and Multilateral Interactions, and Its Impact on Progress of Code of Conduct in South China Sea Negotiations
  32. Assurance for First-timer Flat Applicants to Obtain Units within First Three Tries Given New Classification of BTO Projects
  33. MRT Stations and Bus Interchanges with at least One Lactation Room and Breastfeeding Room
  34. Scale of Dormant Bank Accounts in Local Financial Institutions and Protocols for Handling Such Accounts
  35. Measures to Build Up Pipeline of Singaporeans to Take Up Jobs on Non-Traditional Sources Occupation List
  36. Traffic Accidents involving Lorries Transporting Workers in Rear Deck that were Attributable to Driver Fault
  37. Proposal for Differentiated Incentives and Restrictions for HDB BTO Flats Based on Number of Children Per Household
  38. Lactation Rooms in Schools
  39. Support for Business Sectors Still Reliant on Cheques to Transit to Digital Payment Methods
  40. Volume of Complaints Received for Alleged Medical Negligence by Hospital Staff
  41. Proportion of HDB BTO Units Launched where Optional Component Scheme Is Not Applicable
  42. Support for Social Service Agencies to Increase Number of Special Student Care Centres
  43. Protocols for Schools' Overseas Trip or Expeditions Undertaken without Accompanying Teachers or Adults
  44. Loss of Pay for Middle-rank and Senior Civil Servants Interdicted from Duty while Assisting with Investigations
  45. Parking Facilities for Marine Offshore Workers who Carry Heavy Gear to Vessels at Marina South Pier and Marina Bay Cruise Centre
  46. Expansion of Household Services Scheme’s Pilot Programme to Include Child- and Elder-minding Services
  47. Use of Smaller-capacity Buses to Increase Frequency of Service
  48. Increasing Range of Early Identification, Intervention and Support Programmes for Families with Special Needs Children
  49. Length of Time Member of Parliament S Iswaran will be Absent from Parliament
  50. Expanding Definition of Disability to Include Those with Certifiable Mental Health Conditions
  51. Mandatory National Child Safeguarding Standards for Organisations that Provide Services for Children and Young Persons
  52. Reports of Breaches of Section 33 of Early Childhood Development Centres Regulations 2018
  53. Ensuring Early Childhood Educators' Mental and Emotional Wellness are Taken Care Of
  54. Plans for Improving ECDA's Oversight of Staff and Management of Preschools and Childcare Centres
  55. Training and Other Measures to Address Workload, Stress Management and Mental Well-being Issues for Staff at Preschools and Childcare Centres
  56. Modifying Combat Aircraft with Fin-lined Nozzles to Reduce Noise Pollution from Overflights
  57. Working with International Agencies to Tackle Online Child Sexual Exploitation
  58. Approvals Granted to Foreigners to Purchase Landed Properties under Residential Property Act 1976
  59. Obligation of Property Developers to Report Property Buyers Failing Customer Due Diligence Checks
  60. Abuse against Security Officers
  61. Public Trustee's Collection of Fees Charged for Administration of Unnominated CPF Monies
  62. Increasing Powers of Public Officers in New Mandatory Mediation Framework to Include Resolving Second-hand Smoke Cases
  63. Effects of Industrial Light & Magic's Decision to End Singapore Operations
  64. Frequency of Inspections for Electric Vehicles, Given Their Higher Reliability
  65. Centralised Platform for Funeral Service Providers to Register LED Wreaths to Ensure Adherence to Guidelines
  66. Cleanliness Standards of Tables in Coffee Shops after Implementation of Tray-return Rule
  67. Allowing Pets in Outdoor Dining Areas of Food Establishments beyond Licensed Pet Cafes
  68. Likely Effect of El Nino Weather Pattern on Singapore in Coming Year
  69. Enforcement Actions against Mosquito Breeding
  70. Impact of El Nino Weather Pattern on Local Farm Yields and Imported Food Supply
  71. Ensuring Safety and Well-being of Children in Early Childhood Space
  72. Ensuring Safety and Well-being of Children Enrolled in Preschools
  73. Protocols in Place for Reporting Abuse of Children in Preschools
  74. Protocols and Platforms for Reporting Alleged Abuse of Children in Childcare Centres
  75. Training of Early Childhood Educators to Include Definition of Mistreatment or Abuse of Children
  76. Data on Caregiver Grants and CPF Top-ups Received by Stay-at-home Parents
  77. Funding Received by Preschool Where Alleged Mistreatment Occurred
  78. Staff-to-children Ratio, Salaries and Working Conditions of Educators of Preschools Operated by MOE, Anchor Operators and Private Operators
  79. Insurance Coverage Discrimination against Persons with Pre-existing Conditions
  80. Use of MediSave for Treatment at Private Mental Healthcare Institutions
  81. Updated Vaccines for COVID-19 Variant EG.5
  82. MediSave Withdrawal Limits for In-vitro Fertility Treatments
  83. Use of MediSave Account for Treatment at Public Hospital First Attended
  84. Junior Doctors' Access to Healthcare and Patient Database as They Start Their Posting at Public Hospitals
  85. Proportion of HDB Units Benefiting from Blocks Undergoing Lift Upgrading Programme
  86. Extending HDB's Goodwill Repair Assistance Scheme and Home Improvement Programme to Include Water Seepage into Common Areas
  87. Impact of Additional Restrictions on Plus and Prime HDB BTO Flats on Resale HDB Flat Prices
  88. Complaints Received by HDB on Quality of Workmanship under Home Improvement Programme
  89. Maintenance of Air-conditioner Ledges of HDB Blocks
  90. Full-page Advertisement in Business Times for Recipients of Singapore Business Awards 2023
  91. Formal Channels of Support for Employees Seeking Help on Workplace Discrimination
  92. Persons with Disabilities Employed by Small and Medium Enterprises
  93. Overall Average CPF Interest Rate Across CPF Accounts and Balances
  94. Plans to Include Platform Workers in Workplace Fairness Legislation
  95. Successful Applications for Employment Pass
  96. Profile of Projected Number of Singaporeans Eligible for Retirement Savings Bonus