Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Transport (a) what is the anticipated impact of planned increase of 20,000 additional COEs on Singapore’s “car-lite” ambitions; and (b) whether the Ministry expects the plans to result in increased adoption of private car use for transport. Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Transport what are theContinue reading “IMPACT OF MOVE TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL COES ON CAR-LITE AMBITIONS AND ON SWITCH TO DISTANCE-BASED ROAD CHARGES”
Category Archives: Parliamentary Questions
RESEARCH CONDUCTED ON CARING FOR SENIORS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND INFORMAL CARERS’ NEEDS AND WELL-BEING
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Health whether the Ministry is conducting or has plans to conduct further research into (i) the estimates of informal care time and monetary costs associated with those caring for seniors aged 75 and above and (ii) time-use studies for informal carers to better understand the needs and well-beingContinue reading “RESEARCH CONDUCTED ON CARING FOR SENIORS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND INFORMAL CARERS’ NEEDS AND WELL-BEING”
CONSISTENT MARKINGS FOR SEGREGATING PATHS ALONG PARK CONNECTOR NETWORK
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for National Development in respect of NParks’ revised typology that segregates selected stretches of the Park Connector Network into pedestrian-only paths and shared paths, whether NParks can study how to encourage safe and considerate use of such paths for different users, including those who are (i) on foot, (ii)Continue reading “CONSISTENT MARKINGS FOR SEGREGATING PATHS ALONG PARK CONNECTOR NETWORK”
PROGRESS OF REVIEW OF F1 CONTRACTS AND TENDER PROCESSES, AND LAPSES UNCOVERED
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Ministry has completed the review of the Formula 1 contracts and tender processes as stated during the Parliamentary session in February 2024; (b) if so, what specific irregularities or compliance lapses have been identified in the review;Continue reading “PROGRESS OF REVIEW OF F1 CONTRACTS AND TENDER PROCESSES, AND LAPSES UNCOVERED”
FACTORS FOR LOWER HIRING RATE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN PUBLIC SECTOR COMPARED TO PRIVATE SECTOR
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) what specific factors have contributed to the lower hiring rate of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the public sector compared to the private sector; (b) how the hiring rate of PwDs in Singapore’s Public Service quantitatively compares with that in other developedContinue reading “FACTORS FOR LOWER HIRING RATE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN PUBLIC SECTOR COMPARED TO PRIVATE SECTOR”
TAKE-UP RATE OF ENABLING MARK SINCE 2020 AND INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE ADOPTION
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) what has been the take-up rate of the Enabling Mark since its introduction in 2020 and whether it shows an upward trend; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider introducing financial incentives to encourage more employers to adopt it as a formContinue reading “TAKE-UP RATE OF ENABLING MARK SINCE 2020 AND INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE ADOPTION”
HDB ESTATES WITH PNEUMATIC WASTE CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS AND COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS ON THEM
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for National Development (a) which HDB estates currently have a Pneumatic Waste Conveyance System (PWCS) installed; (b) what is the breakdown of each system’s monthly operational costs per dwelling unit, including maintenance and electricity; (c) how do the monetised cost savings compare quantitatively to traditional waste disposal methods;Continue reading “HDB ESTATES WITH PNEUMATIC WASTE CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS AND COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS ON THEM”
INTRODUCTION OF FEEDER BUS SERVICE TO SERVE COMPASSVALE CRESCENT
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport given the objectives of the Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme, whether LTA will consider introducing a feeder bus service to serve Compassvale Crescent, which remains underserved by a feeder service in contrast to Rivervale Crescent and Anchorvale Crescent. Mr Chee Hong Tat: Compassvale Crescent residents are currently servedContinue reading “INTRODUCTION OF FEEDER BUS SERVICE TO SERVE COMPASSVALE CRESCENT”
FOREIGN MOTHERS WITH SINGAPOREAN CHILDREN WHO REMAIN LTVP HOLDERS AFTER YEARS OF MARRIAGE TO SINGAPOREAN SPOUSES
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) what is the current share of foreign mothers with Singaporean children who remain holding Long-Term Visit Passes (LTVPs) after eight years of marriage to their Singaporean spouses; (b) whether the Government plans to assist this group of foreign mothers to apply and obtain theirContinue reading “FOREIGN MOTHERS WITH SINGAPOREAN CHILDREN WHO REMAIN LTVP HOLDERS AFTER YEARS OF MARRIAGE TO SINGAPOREAN SPOUSES”
OPTION TO RENEGOTIATE RENTAL CONTRACTS OF HDB-OWNED COFFEE SHOPS AFTER CERTAIN NUMBER OF YEARS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for National Development whether HDB will consider renegotiating rental contracts for HDB-owned coffee shops after a certain number of years following a successful tender bid, if it is shown that the patronage of the coffee shop is worse than originally anticipated. Mr Desmond Lee: The Housing and Development BoardContinue reading “OPTION TO RENEGOTIATE RENTAL CONTRACTS OF HDB-OWNED COFFEE SHOPS AFTER CERTAIN NUMBER OF YEARS”
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