Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan says Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim’s comments during the April debate on the Veterinary Practice Bill give an “unwarranted” impression that the Agri-Food and Veterinary Services (AVS) was not thorough in its investigations. Tan says he sought clarifications from Lim after Lim’s speech, arguing that Lim omitted certain facts and therefore mischaracterised the position taken by AVS. Tan’s response is framed as a “set record straight” effort, focusing on what he says are missing details rather than disputing the existence of the underlying regulatory discussion. The issue centres on how information was presented in parliamentary remarks and whether those remarks accurately reflect AVS’s actions and assessment process related to regulating the veterinary sector. Both accounts describe Tan’s call for clarification following the April parliamentary debate and his view that Lim’s wording creates an inaccurate impression about AVS’s thoroughness. The matter remains within the context of legislative debate on the Veterinary Practice Bill and subsequent exchanges between MPs.