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Safeguards under complementary assessment framework to prevent abuse
Safeguards under complementary assessment framework (COMPASS) to prevent abuse – This was an Oral Question asked in Parliament by Mr Leong Mun Wai on 5th April 2022
Usage of Glue Traps to Trap and Remove Rodents
This was a written Parliamentary Question sent to Parliament by Ms Hazel Poa on 4th April 2022.
Answer from MSE:
When used responsibly and safely, glue traps are an effective tool for trapping and removing rodents. To minimise the risk of non-target animals being trapped by glue traps, the National Parks Board (NParks), in consultation with the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Singapore Pest Management Association (SPMA), had issued guidelines to PCOs on the responsible use of glue traps.
Negotiations between the Government and Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) before establishment of SPH Media Trust
Negotiations between the Government and Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) before establishment of SPH Media Trust – This was a written Parliamentary Question sent to Parliament by Mr Leong Mun Wai on 4th April 2022 and its response
Complaints received regarding Vaccination-differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) in schools, JCs and Polytechnics in the past six months
Complaints received regarding Vaccination-differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDSMM) in schools, JCs and Polytechnics in the past six months – This was a written Parliamentary Question asked in Parliament by Mr Leong Mun Wai on 4th April 2022
Government’s Indicators on Society’s Readiness to Repeal Section 377A of the Penal Code
Government’s indicators on Society’s readiness to repeal Section 377A of the Penal Code – This was a written Parliamentary Question sent to Parliament by Ms Hazel Poa on 4th April 2022 and its response
Additional Cost of Implementing Multi-tiered GST for Exemption of Basic Necessities
Additional cost of implementing multi-tiered GST for exemption of basic necessities – This was an Oral Question asked in Parliament by Ms Hazel Poa on 4th April 2022
Rise in effective coporate income tax rate that would be equivalent to two-percentage point hike in GST
Ms Poa asked the Minister for Finance how much will the effective corporate tax rate have to be raised in order to raise the same revenue as a two percent hike in GST -This was an Oral Question asked in Parliament by Ms Hazel Poa on 4th April 2022
Taxes paid by those with accessible income of more than $320,000
Taxes paid by those with accessible income of more than $320,000 – This was an Oral Question asked in Parliament by Mr Leong on 4th April 2022