Madam Speaker, I have been informed that no major renovation of the sports facilities at the Goodlands Social Welfare Centre is envisaged at this stage. The Social Welfare Centre has two sports facilities, namely the boulodrome which is in good condition and the volleyball pitch. The poles and lighting of the volleyball pitch were removed in 2017 for upgrading works that did not materialised due to the withdrawal of sponsors and insufficient funds. The perimeter fencing has also deteriorated over time. Due to financial constraints, my Ministry has prioritised urgent works across social welfare centres island-wide such as electrical rewiring, waterproofing and slab replacement as well as expenses linked to evacuee centres. Consequently, no dedicated provision has been made for upgrading the sports facilities at Goodlands although minor maintenance works are undertaken and social welfare committees seek support from District Councils and other partners for such projects. Madam Speaker, I am moreover informed that the newly appointed Social Welfare Committee has initiated small-scale upgrading of the volleyball pitch including fixing the poles and net by end of November 2025, marking the pitch in early December and resuming day time practice by mid-December. As for a more substantial upgrading, such as installing a new lighting system or converting the pitch into a mini soccer ground, I wish to inform the House that the matter

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Thank you, hon. Minister. Yes, hon. Beejan! I think we will stop here. I have, unfortunately, to tell you again a list. It is becoming very complex. Since the beginning I have got so many questions that have been withdrawn. Maybe we should think about doing it in a better way. Anyways, I have to tell you for today, the following PQs have been withdrawn; B/1040, B/1090, B/1093, B/1094, B/1099, and B/1103. I am sure we can do better this time. Thank you very much.