Parliament sitting, 7 April 2026

141 sections · 15th Parliament · Official Report, 7 April 2026, Vol 96, Issue 27 · Open in the reader

1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
2. Impact of War in Iran on Singaporeans and Singapore's Businesses, Trade, Supply Chains, LNG Stockpiles and Prices
3. Constraints Limiting Conversion of Under-utilised HDB Multi-storey Car Park Spaces for Community Uses
4. Assessment of Tariff-impact on Singapore's Trade Sectors following US' Section 301 Investigations
5. Recognition for Contributions of SAF Personnel Involved in Recent Repatriation Flights from Middle East
6. Causes and Follow-up Actions for March 2026 Disruptions on Singtel’s Mobile Network
7. Reviewing Requirement for Advance Medical Directives to be Signed in Doctor's Presence
8. Reasons for Low Uptake by Couples for Genetic Screening
9. Schools Tackling Impact of Posting Group Banding to Promote Inclusivity and Friendships
10. Community Support for Individuals and Society to Understand Global Conflicts
11. Take-up Rate of Enhanced Shared Parental Leave
12. Medical Consultations due to Haze-induced Symptoms
13. Safeguards to Ensure Citizen Data Is Not Disclosed to or Processed by Foreign-headquartered Vendors
14. Gross Monthly Income Data of Full-time PMETs in Different Percentiles
15. Impact of Industrial Activities and Developments in Loyang and Changi North Industrial Estates on Nearby Residents
16. Concern Over Surge in Million-dollar HDB Resale Flat Transactions
17. Central Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill
18. Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill
19. Info-Communications Media Development Authority (Amendment) Bill
20. Cross-Border Railways (Border Control Co-Location) Bill
21. Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
22. Impact of the Middle East Situation on Singapore
23. Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill
24. Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill
25. Adjournment of Debate
26. Detection of Organised Criminal Activity in Recent Illegal Wildlife Trade Enforcement Operations
27. Effectiveness of KidSTART Programme in Key Child and Family Outcomes
28. Preventing Identities of Children Involved in Child Protection Cases from Being Publicised or Disclosed
29. Inclusion of Data of Households in Monthly Income Band of More Than $20,000
30. Road Accidents Due To Vehicles Striking Pedestrians at Zebra Crossings and Turns
31. Quantum of Expenditure on Government Contracts with Palantir Technologies or Subsidiaries
32. Annual Grading Framework for Student Care Centres
33. Help for Delivery Riders Affected by Recent Exit of Food Delivery Platform Company
34. Data for Number of Calls to and Full-time Counsellors Manning National Mindline 1771
35. Proposal for Partial Home-based Learning to Reduce Transport Use amid Petrol Price Hikes
36. Grants or Subsidies to Support Local Law Firms in Adopting AI Tools
37. Enforcement Actions Taken for Fraudulent GIRO Transactions
38. Findings from Trial Deployment of Traffic Violation Enforcement Cameras
39. Factors Contributing to Weaker Full-time Permanent Employment Outcomes in Selected Courses for 2025 Graduates
40. Converting Zebra Crossings to Signalised Crossings to Enhance Safety for Elderly Pedestrians
41. Tracking Career Progression Outcomes for Persons with Disabilities
42. Capacity Enhancements at Sengkang HDB Branch Office to Handle Workload with Closure of Hougang Branch Office
43. Help for Employees Who Face Difficulty in Recovering Unpaid Salaries Due To Required Court Enforcement
44. Timeline for Ongoing Review of Possible Ban on Flavoured Tobacco Products
45. Outcomes of Pupils Placed in Learning Support Programme for English in Primary 1 and 2
46. Update on Fraudulent Transactions of Dealer Who Took Vehicles Without Payment
47. Protection against Unfair Business Practices for Small Retail Subtenants in Commercial Properties
48. Extending SG Enable Training Course Fee Subsidies for Persons With Disabilities to SkillsFuture-eligible Programmes
49. Proposal for Childcare Subsidies To Be Raised to Match Infant Care Subsidy Levels
50. Encouraging More Graduates to Enter Sea-based Farming Sector
51. Penalties for Companies that Contravene Mandatory Retrenchment Notification Requirement
52. Correlation between Closure of High-profile Retail Stores and Rental Trends
53. Difference between Non-combat and Prohibited Involvement with Foreign Militaries
54. Effect of Rising Energy Prices on Cost of Singapore's Water Production
55. Local Employee Headcount, Salary and Seniority Distribution Measurements for Foreign Companies Receiving Tax Incentives
56. Assessing Aggregate Exposure of Singapore-domiciled Financial Institutions to US Private Credit
57. Access to Essential Banking Services by Individuals under Police Investigation for Scams
58. Help for Singaporeans Staying or Travelling in Affected Areas amid Conflict Escalation in Middle East
59. Keeping Public Transport Fares Affordable Beyond Vouchers and Concession Passes for Commuters
60. Comprehensive Energy Policy Response to Geopolitical Crisis Including Conservation, Diversification, Strategic Reserves and Targeted Household Assistance
61. Temporary Targeted Support for Lower-income Ride-hail Drivers and Delivery Riders Without Access to Subsidised or Discounted Fuel
62. Competitive Strategies to Maintain Singapore as Preferred Marine Insurance Hub
63. Selection Criteria for National Celebrations at Heartland Sites and Framework for Systemic Rotation of Celebrations Across Towns
64. Time Allocation Between Active Training and Waiting During In-camp Training for Reservists and Measures to Improve Time Management and Training Effectiveness
65. Integrating Government Digital Systems to Ensure Effective Implementation of Court Orders for Sole Custody Care
66. Obligations on Licensed Telecommunications Operators Under Current Service and Resiliency Frameworks after Major Unplanned Disruption
67. Outcomes of Archival Documentation Declassification Requests in Past 10 Years
68. Assessing Adequacy of Current Cybersecurity Readiness against Evolving Threats while Ensuring Operational Security
69. Outcomes and Effectiveness of AI-related SkillsFuture Programmes
70. Effectiveness of Protected Non-teaching Time for TSNs on Student Interventions and Support in Mainstream Schools
71. Effectiveness of SwimSafer Programme in Developing Essential Swimming and Water Survival Skills for All Students
72. Data on Student Transfers between Mainstream and SPED Schools in Past 10 Years
73. School-based Support and Intervention Strategies for Students with Chronic Absenteeism and Academic Decline Linked to Excessive Gaming
74. Inclusion of Wealth Mobility Trend Analysis in Occasional Paper on Income Growth, Inequality and Social Mobility Trends
75. Secondment of Singaporean Public Officers to ASEAN Secretariat in Past Five Years and Plans to Increase Secondments Before, During and After Chairmanship
76. Assessing Effectiveness of Foreign Policy Public Education Efforts in Understanding Singapore's Strategic Interests
77. Medical Records Access Rights for Non-custodial Parents and Court-ordered Custody Protections
78. Review of Nutri-Grade Framework to Appropriately Reflect Nutritional Value of Plain Milk and Distinguish Natural Dairy Fats from Unhealthy Additives
79. Procedures for Contacting Next-of-kin and Management of Unaccompanied Accident and Emergency Patients
80. Completion Rate of Cognitive Behavioural Training of Allied Health Professionals in COMIT and Targeted Timeline for Full Training Coverage
81. Assessing Out-of-pocket Costs for Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Across Public and Private Settings
82. Reviewing Shingles Vaccination Subsidy Frameworks Across Polyclinics and Private GP Clinics for Merdeka Generation Cardholders
83. Collaborating with Nephrologists to Implement Peritoneal Dialysis-first Policy and Measures to Accelerate Adoption
84. Singapore Prison Service Inmate's Daily Allowance for Full-time Work and Post-release Housing Affordability
85. Local Recruitment Patterns for Scam Money Mule Networks and Measures to Disrupt Recruiter Pipelines
86. Data on Applications for and Approval Rates of Permanent Residency by Singapore Citizens for Aged Parents from 2020 to 2025
87. Breakdown of Licence Violation Cases by Citizenship Status in Past Five Years
88. Legal Disclosure Frameworks for Lawyers to Access Police Investigations for Civil Proceedings
89. Product Design Requirements for Trading Card Box Designs to Mitigate Gambling Risks
90. Enhanced Traffic Enforcements Against Speeding Motorcyclists on BKE and SLE Following Accidents Involving Malaysian Motorcyclists in 2025
91. Retention of Face-to-face Services at Neighbourhood Police Centres and Inclusive Accessibility of Online Police Services for Elderly and Non-English Speakers
92. Independent Audits and Verification of Algorithms Used in Third-party Predictive Analytics or Data-fusion Software Utilised by Government Security Agencies
93. Data on Cases of Wrongful Trading Investigated under Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act and Enforcement Outcomes in Past Three Years
94. ASEAN Extradition Treaty Ratification Status and Singapore's Preparatory Steps for Implementation of Ratification
95. Work-from-home Contingency Plans for Businesses and Companies Amid Rising Global Energy Costs
96. Career Conversion Programme Employment Bond Requirements, Bond Termination and Participant Numbers for Past Five Years
97. Establishment of Nutritional Benchmarks for Migrant Workers' Catered Meals and Compliance Assessment Framework
98. Effect of Deliveroo's Exit on Platform Work Economy, and Worker Earnings, Conditions and Welfare
99. Recognition of In-prison Employment History in HDB Housing Applications for Former Inmates and Data on Ex-offenders Denied HDB Grants in Last Three Years
100. Checking for Illegal Marine Species at Seafood Wholesale Markets and Border Checkpoints and Illegal Trade Prevention Measures
101. Community-based Interventions and Alternative Penalties for Illegal Bird-feeding Cases Involving Seniors
102. Proportion of Repeat Bird-Feeding Offenders Issued with Fines in Past Three Years
103. Factors Triggering Active Population Control of Otter Population and Measures to Safeguard Broader Ecosystem
104. Redeployment of Children Affected by Centre Closures to Nearby Centres and Proportion of Unresolved Cases
105. Data on Preschool Centre Closures without Six-months' Notice over Past Three Years and Enforcement Actions Taken against Operators
106. Enforcement Actions Taken for Failure to Display Preschool Licences Prominently and Publicly in Past Five Years
107. Data on Participation Rates for Future Care Planning Programmes in Past Five Years and Measures to Encourage Participation
108. Breakdown of Uptake of Caregiver Support Schemes in Past Five Years by Household Income and Age Groups
109. Criteria for Immediate Mid-tenure Licence Shortening and Median Time Taken Between Investigation and Issuance of Corresponding Enforcement Actions in Past Three Years
110. Adequacy of Adult Disability Residential Services and Support Programmes
111. Vehicular Noise Reduction Measures for Residential Buildings Adjacent to Expressways
112. Enforcement Measures against Loud Vehicles and Adjusting Night-time Noise Thresholds for Residential Areas
113. Contamination Rates at Household Recycling Bins and Chutes and Measures to Reduce Contamination
114. Assessment of Improvements and Productivity Gains in Sea-based Fish Farms and Seafood Production
115. Singapore's Comprehensive Response to US Section 301 Investigations on Overcapacity and Forced Labour
116. Local Industries Affected by Increase in US Tariffs and Measures to Help Affected SMEs
117. Data of Rental Costs for Retail and F&B Sectors, and Firms Experiencing Rental Increases Upon Lease Renewal from 2019 to 2024
118. Comparison of Rental Costs Relative to Revenue and Gross Operating Surplus in Retail and F&B Sectors between SMEs and Non-SMEs from 2019 to 2024
119. Assessment of Market Concentration in Food Delivery Sector on Commissions or Fees and Fair Competition
120. Detection and Identification of Unsafe Children's Products Sold on E-commerce Platforms
121. Effectiveness of Tax Incentives Provided to Foreign Companies on Job Creation and Wage Enhancement in Past Five Years
122. GLCs' R&D Contributions and Activities under RIE2025/RIE2030 and Assessment of Singapore's National Innovation Performance
123. Proportion of Singapore's Inflation over Past Five Years Attributable to External Factors
124. Retention Rate of Permanent Residents in Global Investor Programme Over Past 10 Years
125. Provision of Express Bus Services to Areas Underserved by MRT Lines while Assessing Implementation of Proposed Seletar Line
126. Effectiveness of Cyclist Safety Measures Along Tanah Merah Coast Road and Further Infrastructure Improvements
127. Review of Implementation Timeline for and Quantum of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy Amid Rising Fuel Prices
128. Review of Requirements for Window Tints in Motor Vehicles while Accounting for Heat Reduction, Visibility and Road Safety
129. Assessment of Expected Fare Range for Upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link and Measures to Ensure Fare Affordability for Commuters
130. Data on Appeals from Car Buyers Affected by Recent PARF Rebate Cuts and Transitional Support Offered to Affected Buyers
131. Reviewing Implementation of Increase in ERP Rates Amid Rising Petrol and Fuel Costs
132. Adjusting Implementation Timeline of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy to Mitigate Cost Pressures on Airlines and Passengers
133. Study of Affordability Levels in Punggol for Autonomous Vehicle Trial Pricing
134. Quantum Research Coordination Between A*STAR and NUS and Combined Annual Funding
135. Breakdown of Scholarship Recipients by Country of Study over Past Decade and Minimum Annual Targets for Non-English-speaking Countries
136. Pre-emptive Adjustments in Monetary Policy to Curb Energy Cost-driven Inflation
137. Consumer Payment Protection through Legislation of Mandatory Cash Acceptance during Digital Banking Service Failures
138. Salary Arrangements for Political Office Holders Seconded to NTUC in Last 10 Years
139. Clarification by Minister for Digital Development and Information
140. Clarification by Minister for Manpower
141. Clarification by Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance