Parliament sitting, 11 November 2024

107 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 11 November 2024, Vol 95, Issue 145 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. ASSENT TO BILLS PASSED
  3. Measures and Frameworks to Ensure Telehealth Services are Appropriate and of Quality to Safeguard Patient Outcomes
  4. Cause of Recent LRT Train Breakdown, Progress of Upgrading Works and Expected Timeline for Resumption of Double Loop Service
  5. Strategic Considerations for Assessing Alignment of ASEAN and Asia Pacific Countries with Security and Economic Blocs Dominated by Major Powers
  6. Adequacy and Effectiveness of Oil Sighting and Alert Mechanisms, and Maritime Incident Response and Mitigation Strategies
  7. Inspection for Structural Integrity of Oil Pipelines, Measures to Prevent Oil Spills and Penalties for Recent Incidents
  8. Eligibility Criteria for Subsidies for TCM Consultations and Ensuring Quality Assurance Standards for These Treatments within Healthier SG
  9. Root Cause for Singtel's Recent Outage, Impact of Disruption to Essential Services and Measures to Ensure Telecom Operational Continuity and Resilience
  10. Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution (Amendment) Bill
  11. Electronic Gazette and Legislation Bill
  12. Communicable Diseases Agency Bill
  13. Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
  14. Protection from Scams Bill
  15. Economic Expansion Incentives (Relief from Income Tax) (Amendment) Bill
  16. Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) and Other Matters Bill
  17. MediShield Life Scheme (Amendment) Bill
  18. Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill
  19. Sewerage and Drainage (Amendment) Bill
  20. Sewerage and Drainage (Amendment) Bill
  21. User Experience of Passport-less Clearance at Changi and Possible Refinements and Security Assessment
  22. Effect of Removal of Mandatory Saturday Services at Childcare Centres on Wages of Educators
  23. Rationale for Age Restriction on Redeeming MediShield Life Premium Discounts Earned Through Healthy 365 App
  24. Holistic Measures to Support Families and Friends of Self-radicalised Youths even Post Detention
  25. Effectiveness of Reskilling Initiatives for Mid-career Professionals and Measures to Support Workers in AI-impacted Sectors
  26. Impact of US Federal Reserve Rate Cut on Singapore's Economy and Steps to Manage Volatility in Property Sector
  27. Impact of Singtel Landline Outage on Healthcare Services and Patients and Assistance Rendered
  28. Criteria in Selection of Sponsors and Keynote Speakers at Annual Singapore International Energy Week
  29. Plans to Increase EV-charging Lots in HDB Car Parks with High Population of EVs Registered for Season Parking
  30. Support Mechanisms Available to Mitigate Mental Health Impact on Young Users of AI Platforms
  31. Requests for Assistance with Visa Applications by Singaporean Students Furthering Studies in Australia
  32. Possibility of Allowing Policyholders Over 55 Years Old to Opt Out of Enhanced MediShield Life Scheme
  33. Progress of Inter-Ministry Committee on Drug Prevention for Youths, Initiatives Rolled Out and Future Plans
  34. Estimated HDB BTO Units to be Launched from 2025 Onwards Available for Eligible Singles
  35. Timeline for Companies to Purchase Carbon Credits Through Singapore's Carbon Market Cooperation Agreements
  36. Strengthening Penalties for Animal Cruelty in Review of Animals and Birds Act to Ensure Effective Deterrence
  37. Guidelines on Access, Use and Protection of Data Captured by Proposed AI-enhanced Bus Camera System
  38. Review of Statement-taking Process in CPIB and Action Taken Against Two Officers for Taking Inaccurate Statements
  39. Ensuring Proper Use of Personal Learning Devices in Schools to Effectively Support Students' Learning
  40. Need for Another Study by NHB to Assess Historical, Heritage and Architectural Significance of 38 Oxley Road for Preservation
  41. Difference in Terms of Reference of New NHB Study on 38 Oxley Road from 2016 Ministerial Committee's Assessment
  42. Successful Applications to AIC for Funding of Hearing Aids Purchase Outside of SMF and ATF
  43. Statistics on Overstayers Who Remain in Singapore Illegally Over Past Two Years and Overstayers At-large
  44. Status of Anti-discrimination Legislation First Announced at National Day Rally 2021
  45. Feasibility Studies on New Rail Line in North and Northeast Regions under Land Transport Master Plan 2040
  46. Expectation and Funding of Local Vernacular Print and Digital Media to Continue Projecting Singapore's Voice Internationally
  47. Initiatives to Engage Parents to Alleviate Pressure of PSLE on Students and Parents
  48. Protocol for A&E Doctors in Ordering Diagnostic Tests and Safeguards to Prevent Critical Signs Being Missed
  49. Individual Requests for Assistance Received by Redesigned and Unmanned Neighbourhood Police Posts in Last 12 Months
  50. Additional Direct Bus Services by Private Operators for Residents in Fernvale to CBD During Peak Hours
  51. Annual Cost of GovTech as a Cost Centre and Expected Timeline to Increase Revenue-Generating Capacities
  52. Rationale for Rescheduled Opening of Punggol Regional Sports Centre to 2026
  53. Ensuring Safety Whilst Striving for Operational Readiness of SAF in Light of Exercise Wallaby Incident
  54. Protocol for Staff Interventions in Physical Bullying by Students Under 14 Years Old and Sharing Guidelines with Parents
  55. Possibility of Cooperation on Civil Nuclear Research with Other Countries after Signing of Cooperation Agreement with US
  56. Feasibility of Extending MediShield Life Coverage to Include Maternity Charges
  57. Stateless Persons with Special Passes in Singapore and Possibility of Their Access to Singpass Accounts
  58. Salary Range Monitoring on MyCareersFuture Portal to Ensure Accuracy
  59. Review of BCA's Regulations and Guidelines for Periodic Facade Inspections to Take into Account Impact of Climate Change
  60. Reasons for Delay in Implementing 2019 Legislative Changes to Include Suspects Aged 16 and 17 Within Juvenile Justice System
  61. Technologies Available to Detect Second-hand Smoke in Homes
  62. Effectiveness of EV Tax Rebates and Possible Reform of COE System to Hasten Uptake of Greener Vehicles
  63. Introducing Regulations on Fees and Charges by Banks and Financial Institutions for Refinancing Property Loans
  64. Initiatives to Encourage Philanthropic Giving to Minority Arts Groups
  65. Decision-maker and Responsibility for Patient Undergoing Course of TCM and Mainstream Healthcare Treatments
  66. Back-up Contingency for Essential Hotlines to Enhance Robustness Against Telco Disruptions
  67. Reports of Irresponsible and Unfair Retrenchment, and Support for Affected Employees
  68. Costs Incurred by NParks in Maintenance and Treatment of Animals Seized During Investigations
  69. Police Intervention Guidelines for Youths Aged Below 14 Involved in Physical Assault and Bullying Cases
  70. Installation of Lifts at Overhead Bridges in Fernvale for Benefit of Seniors and Families with Young Children
  71. Studies on Usefulness of Body Roundness Index as Predictor of Obesity and Related Health Risks
  72. Support for Flexible Working Arrangements in Civil Service and Cost-Benefit Study on Working from Home
  73. Largest Categories of Goods and Services Procured by Government in Value Terms
  74. Annual Dollar Amounts of Corporate Income Tax Revenues Forgone in Last Five Years from Incentives Granted
  75. Broadening Tax Relief for Parent Relief/Parent Relief (Disability) to Include Seniors to Help Them Stay Active in Workforce
  76. Impact of Update of Terminology to "State of Palestine" on Singapore's Diplomatic Position
  77. Representations from US for American Citizen Imprisoned for National Service Defaulting Offences
  78. Average Waiting Time for Lesson Slots for Class 4 Driving Licence
  79. Social Media and Artificial Intelligence's Role in Accelerating Radicalisation of Youths and Plans to Address Impact
  80. Recruitment and Resignation Rates of Singapore Police Force Volunteer Special Constabulary and Volunteer Special Constabulary Community
  81. Steps to Tighten Oversight of Certification Body for Validity of Fire Safety Labels Issued
  82. Update on Investigations Involving Migrant Workers Holding Placards at Work Site on 24 October 2024
  83. Co-sharing Hawker Stalls for Optimisation Given Ageing Hawkers Increasingly Unable to Work Long Hours
  84. Misrepresentations of Thawed Frozen Meat as Fresh Meat and Advice for Consumers
  85. Impact of Littered Waste Collected Annually and Progress of Initiatives Towards a Litter-free Singapore
  86. Tools in Managing Students' Use of Personal Learning Devices and Research Done on Impact of Usage
  87. Statistics of Students with Reported Special Education Needs in Mainstream Schools
  88. Training Examiners on Criteria to Use When Making Decisions During National Examinations in Schools
  89. Enrolment and Graduation Rates of Female vis-a-vis Male Students in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Courses
  90. Number of Eligible Recipients of Government Assistance and Review of Income Eligibility Criteria
  91. Plans for Construction of Mosque in Tengah New Town
  92. Singaporeans Seeking Dental Treatment in Johor Bahru and Measures to Enhance Competitiveness of Dental Industry
  93. Impact of Singtel's 8 October 2024 Outage on Access to Emergency Hotlines and Services and Steps to Address Vulnerabilities
  94. Provision of Alternative Versions of Content in Age-appropriate Categories by Online Media Streaming Platforms
  95. Proactive Enforcement Against Recalcitrant Illegal Bird Feeders and Mandatory Counselling to Address Underlying Issues
  96. Directions Issued under Wildlife-related Measures for Development Works and Steps Taken to Verify Compliance
  97. Processing Time for HDB HFE Letter from Application to Document Submission and Possible Extension of Validity Period
  98. Extent of Artists' Involvement in URA's City Planning Work
  99. Number of Illegal Bird Feeders Caught in 2024 and Means and Manpower Deployed in Surveillance and Enforcement
  100. Challenges of Inter-agency Approach to Tackling Hoarding Issues and Plans to Streamline Enforcement under Single Entity
  101. Coffee Shop Operators Unable to Find Replacement Halal Food Stallholders Resulting in Non-renewal of Tenancy Agreement
  102. Outcome of National Arts Council's Sector Transformation Fund vis-a-vis Its Intended Goals
  103. Appointment of Independent Panels/Juries to Assess Programming for Major Government-supported Arts Events
  104. US ETF Equity Index Funds Available for CPF Members to Invest Through CPFIS and Plans to Include Direct Investment Options
  105. Active Monitoring/Alert System to Detect Oil Spillage to Ensure More Effective and Expedient Recovery Efforts
  106. Progress of Noise Barrier Installations Along MRT Viaducts in Yio Chu Kang and Success of Noise Minimisation Efforts
  107. Clarification by Minister of State for Transport