Posted: 10 August 2012 1507 hrs
SINGAPORE:
Parliament will debate a host of issues, ranging from bikes to childcare
centre places and integration of new immigrants, when it sits on
Monday.
MPs have tabled 104 questions for debate. Another 36 questions have been tabled for written reply.
NParks' purchase of the Brompton bicycles will come under scrutiny, with six MPs enquiring whether there are any lapses in the government's procurement and tender evaluation processes.
Nominated MP (NMP) Tan Su Shan will ask the prime minister whether recent efforts to integrate new immigrants have been effective, and the specific goals to be achieved from these integration efforts.
Several MPs will also ask about the shortage of places in childcare centres, and the quality of pre-school education.
In light of Singapore's ranking of 29th out of 45 countries in a recent global survey on early childhood education, NMP Laurence Lien will ask the education minister whether there are plans to review its availability, affordability and quality in Singapore.
Two MPs will also seek clarification from the law minister about the conviction of plastic surgeon Dr Woffles Wu.
Opposition MP Sylvia Lim wants to know in what manner Dr Wu had abetted the giving of false information to the police. NMP Assistant Professor Eugene Tan will ask why investigations into the identity of the driver of Dr Wu's car took longer than expected.
Three MPs (Arthur Fong, Gerald Giam, Sylvia Lim) will also ask about the accident at the Downtown Line Bugis station worksite last month, and whether safety measures and employment regulations were breached.
The House will also introduce the Employment of Foreign Manpower (Amendment) Bill (EFMA).
The Manpower Ministry is proposing to change the EFMA to strengthen enforcement capabilities, tighten integrity of the work pass framework, and ensure the effectiveness of Singapore's foreign labour policies.
Parliament will also debate on the Immigration (Amendment) Bill, introduced last month.
The tighter Immigration Bill seeks to criminalise marriages of convenience by people who try to get entry visa, permanent residency or long-term pass.
- CNA/cc/al
MPs have tabled 104 questions for debate. Another 36 questions have been tabled for written reply.
NParks' purchase of the Brompton bicycles will come under scrutiny, with six MPs enquiring whether there are any lapses in the government's procurement and tender evaluation processes.
Nominated MP (NMP) Tan Su Shan will ask the prime minister whether recent efforts to integrate new immigrants have been effective, and the specific goals to be achieved from these integration efforts.
Several MPs will also ask about the shortage of places in childcare centres, and the quality of pre-school education.
In light of Singapore's ranking of 29th out of 45 countries in a recent global survey on early childhood education, NMP Laurence Lien will ask the education minister whether there are plans to review its availability, affordability and quality in Singapore.
Two MPs will also seek clarification from the law minister about the conviction of plastic surgeon Dr Woffles Wu.
Opposition MP Sylvia Lim wants to know in what manner Dr Wu had abetted the giving of false information to the police. NMP Assistant Professor Eugene Tan will ask why investigations into the identity of the driver of Dr Wu's car took longer than expected.
Three MPs (Arthur Fong, Gerald Giam, Sylvia Lim) will also ask about the accident at the Downtown Line Bugis station worksite last month, and whether safety measures and employment regulations were breached.
The House will also introduce the Employment of Foreign Manpower (Amendment) Bill (EFMA).
The Manpower Ministry is proposing to change the EFMA to strengthen enforcement capabilities, tighten integrity of the work pass framework, and ensure the effectiveness of Singapore's foreign labour policies.
Parliament will also debate on the Immigration (Amendment) Bill, introduced last month.
The tighter Immigration Bill seeks to criminalise marriages of convenience by people who try to get entry visa, permanent residency or long-term pass.
- CNA/cc/al
PS:
I really hope the MPs will start asking more questions.
Especially protecting Singaporeans' rich bowl.
Seriously, 1/3 population are foreigners are way too much.
Are we really bring in the right people?
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