Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Defence (a) whether he can provide an update on the progress of the trial using sustainable aviation fuel for F-16 jets as announced in 2021; and (b) whether there are plans to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel for use in all F-16 jets and other aircraft. DrContinue reading “UPDATE ON TRIAL OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL FOR F-16 JETS”
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MANDATORY UNIT PRICING FOR ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS IN SUPERMARKET AND GROCERY STORE CHAINS
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Trade and Industry whether the Ministry will consider implementing mandatory unit pricing for necessary food items in supermarket and grocery store chains to promote price transparency and as a check against shrinkflation. Mr Gan Kim Yong: The Price Kaki app, developed by the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE), allows consumersContinue reading “MANDATORY UNIT PRICING FOR ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS IN SUPERMARKET AND GROCERY STORE CHAINS”
ELIGIBLE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS USING EDUSAVE TO PURCHASE PERSONAL LEARNING DEVICES
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Education what is the percentage of eligible secondary school students who have used Edusave to purchase their personal learning device since the introduction of the National Digital Literacy Programme. Mr Chan Chun Sing: About 95% of Singapore Citizen (SC) students at secondary schools have tapped on their Edusave accounts toContinue reading “ELIGIBLE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS USING EDUSAVE TO PURCHASE PERSONAL LEARNING DEVICES”
CORRELATION BETWEEN TIGHTENING OF FOREIGN WORKER QUOTAS AND HIRING OF SINGAPOREANS AT HIGHER PAY
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Manpower (a) whether the Government has conducted any studies to determine to what extent, when foreign worker quotas and access to Employment Pass or S Pass holders is tightened, will lead to firms hiring more Singaporeans, firms hiring Singaporeans at higher pay, firms hiring more Singaporeans at higher pay andContinue reading “CORRELATION BETWEEN TIGHTENING OF FOREIGN WORKER QUOTAS AND HIRING OF SINGAPOREANS AT HIGHER PAY”
PLAIN LANGUAGE LEGISLATION FOR CLARITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Communications and Information whether the Government will consider introducing plain language legislation to ensure clarity and accessibility of Government communications, as has been passed in the United States and New Zealand. The Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information (Dr Janil Puthucheary) (for the Minister for Communications and Information): MrContinue reading “PLAIN LANGUAGE LEGISLATION FOR CLARITY AND ACCESSIBILITY”
UPDATE ON PROPOSED FLYING TAXI SERVICE SINCE JOINT TRIAL IN 2019
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether he can provide an update on the proposed flying taxi service since the joint trial in 2019; (b) what is the expected initial capacity for such a service in terms of number of trips per day; and (c) what is the expected number ofContinue reading “UPDATE ON PROPOSED FLYING TAXI SERVICE SINCE JOINT TRIAL IN 2019”
PLANS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL AFTER SEMAKAU LANDFILL IS FULLY FILLED
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether there are plans for waste disposal after the Semakau Landfill is fully filled; and (b) what are the projected construction costs and dates of completion of new landfills. Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: Ongoing efforts are being made to reduce the waste to beContinue reading “PLANS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL AFTER SEMAKAU LANDFILL IS FULLY FILLED”
SINGAPORE’S CONTRIBUTION TO LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND SET UP IN COP27
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether Singapore will be contributing to the Loss and Damage Fund set up in COP27; (b) if yes, what is the quantum of Singapore’s contributions and how is the quantum arrived at; and (c) if not, what are the reasons behind the decision. The MinisterContinue reading “SINGAPORE’S CONTRIBUTION TO LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND SET UP IN COP27”
SINGAPORE’S SUPPORT FOR GLOBAL CONSERVATION TARGETS SET AT COP15 BIODIVERSITY CONFERENCE
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for National Development whether Singapore will be funding efforts to support the “30 by 30” global conservation targets established at the COP15 biodiversity conference in lieu of Singapore’s limited capacity to increase protected land. The Senior Minister of State for National Development (Mr Tan Kiat How) (for the Minister for NationalContinue reading “SINGAPORE’S SUPPORT FOR GLOBAL CONSERVATION TARGETS SET AT COP15 BIODIVERSITY CONFERENCE”
DISCLOSING PUBLIC SECTOR SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS UNDER GREENGOV.SG INITIATIVE
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment whether the Government will disclose public sector Scope 3 emissions under the GreenGov.SG initiative. The Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien): Mr Deputy Speaker, we are not requiring disclosure of Scope 3 emissions at this stage of implementing our reporting framework.Continue reading “DISCLOSING PUBLIC SECTOR SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS UNDER GREENGOV.SG INITIATIVE”
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