Parliamentary Questions from Er Dr Lee Bee Wah on 9 Jan 2017
1. To ask the Minister for Transport following the upgrade of the signalling system at the North-South and East-West MRT lines
(a) what improvements have been observed;
(b) what is the average interval between train arrivals during peak hours; and
(c) what maintenance protocols are in place to ensure that the signalling systems on the newer lines are always in optimal working condition.
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2. To ask the Minister for National Development
(a) what plans are there to encourage more building owners and property developers to adopt solar energy technology; and
(b) whether the Ministry will consider introducing incentives for private landed home owners to install solar panels at their properties to save on energy consumption.
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3. To ask the Minister for National Development
(a) what are the upcoming plans for HDB’s Home Improvement Programme in Nee Soon GRC; and
(b) whether the programme will include the sealing-off of airconditioner ducts as the plywood rots after some years
Answer: For Nee Soon GRC, there remain about 8,000 HIP-eligible flats. HDB expects to complete the selection of the remaining HIP-eligible flats by FY2018.
4. To ask the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources
(a) if he can provide an update on NEA’s rodent control efforts;
(b) how successful is the Rat Attack Programme; and
(c) whether the Ministry is looking into how this problem is tackled by other countries.
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5. To ask the Minister for Transport
(a) what are the findings of the ongoing pilot project to allow foldable bikes and e-scooters on MRT trains and buses;
(b) whether the Ministry will consider disallowing this during peak hours when the trains are very crowded; and
(c) what action can be taken if a passenger fails to fold the bike or e-scooter on the trains.