Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Manpower where the recent expansion of the Progressive Wage Model sector coverage included drivers on contract of service for both full-time and part-time drivers, what safeguards will be put in place for these drivers who may now face termination of their contracts by their employers and re-hired back to serviceContinue reading “IMPACT ON EMPLOYMENT OF FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME DRIVERS FROM EXPANSION OF COVERAGE OF PROGRESSIVE WAGE MODEL”
Category Archives: Parliamentary Questions
IMPACT OF MENTAL HEALTH-RELATED CONDITION ON ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME PROTECTION SCHEME
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Manpower (a) whether having a mental health-related condition is a ground for being ineligible for the Home Protection Scheme (HPS); (b) if so, what is the rationale; and (c) what specific mental health-related conditions will prevent the take-up of HPS. The Minister for Manpower (Dr Tan See Leng): Mr Speaker,Continue reading “IMPACT OF MENTAL HEALTH-RELATED CONDITION ON ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME PROTECTION SCHEME”
SIGNS TO ALERT CYCLISTS AT SMART TRAFFIC LIGHT JUNCTIONS
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry will consider putting signs at smart traffic lights where the CoopeRative and UnIfied Smart Traffic SystEm (CRUISE) project is in operation to ensure that cyclists are aware that they may not be detected by traffic light systems and may need to dismount to use pedestrianContinue reading “SIGNS TO ALERT CYCLISTS AT SMART TRAFFIC LIGHT JUNCTIONS”
ADEQUACY OF SUPPLY OF SCHOOL BUS SERVICES
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Education (a) whether the Ministry can provide an update on the adequacy of the supply of school bus services; (b) whether an update on the same can be provided specifically for Special Education schools; and (c) what is the average increase in school bus fares seen in 2022. TheContinue reading “ADEQUACY OF SUPPLY OF SCHOOL BUS SERVICES”
EXPENDITURE ON AND UTILISATION OF NATIONAL ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEM
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Health (a) what is the total expenditure on the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) system over the last 15 years; (b) what is the percentage of private licensees in 2022 in ambulatory care, such as general practitioners, specialists and dentists, who (i) review NEHR data and (ii) review andContinue reading “EXPENDITURE ON AND UTILISATION OF NATIONAL ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEM”
SINGAPOREANS DIAGNOSED WITH RARE DISEASES AND COVERAGE BY RARE DISEASE FUND
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Health (a) what is the number of Singaporeans currently diagnosed with rare diseases; (b) what is the percentage of such Singaporeans with rare diseases which are covered by the Rare Disease Fund (RDF); (c) how does the RDF move from covering medicines used to treat the initialContinue reading “SINGAPOREANS DIAGNOSED WITH RARE DISEASES AND COVERAGE BY RARE DISEASE FUND”
PRESCRIPTION COSTS FOR EVRYSDI FOR SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Health (a) what is the breakdown of the yearly prescription costs for Evrysdi for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy in Singapore; (b) what is the range of prices charged for Evrysdi in countries where the use of the drug is approved; and (c) what is theContinue reading “PRESCRIPTION COSTS FOR EVRYSDI FOR SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY”
SINGAPOREANS DIAGNOSED WITH SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY AND COST OF TREATMENT
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Health (a) what is the number of Singaporeans currently diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA); (b) what are the currently approved treatment options for SMA; and (c) what is the average cost of such treatments before and after any applicable Government subsidies. Mr Ong Ye Kung: There are,Continue reading “SINGAPOREANS DIAGNOSED WITH SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY AND COST OF TREATMENT”
LIFE EXPECTANCY OF SINGAPOREANS DIAGNOSED WITH RARE DISEASES
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Health in each year over the last 10 years (a) what is the number of Singaporeans who are newly diagnosed with rare diseases; and (b) what is the average life expectancy of such patients with rare diseases. Mr Ong Ye Kung: Rare diseases cover a broad spectrum ofContinue reading “LIFE EXPECTANCY OF SINGAPOREANS DIAGNOSED WITH RARE DISEASES”
MEDIFUND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DIFFERENT MEMBERS OF A HOUSEHOLD
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Health whether there are any stipulations that a household already receiving financial support from MediFund for one family member is no longer eligible for such support for other family members. The Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health (Ms Rahayu Mahzam) (for the Minister for Health): There areContinue reading “MEDIFUND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DIFFERENT MEMBERS OF A HOUSEHOLD”
Office of the Leader of the Opposition 