Appeals for CDC Vouchers by separate Singaporean households residing in same address

1196. Ms Yeo Wan Ling: To ask the Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) since the inception of the CDC Vouchers Scheme, how many appeals for additional CDC vouchers have been received from different households sharing a single home address at each tranche; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider accepting additional forms of proof beyond address-related documents such as rental agreements to verify separate households for such appeals.

Response:

Mr Edwin Tong Chun Fai: Mr Speaker, I am answering in my capacity as the Minister charged with the responsibility for the People’s Association (PA). Every Singaporean household can claim one set of CDC Vouchers per tranche. If there is more than one unrelated Singaporean households residing at the same address, the additional household(s) at the address remain eligible for their set of CDC vouchers and can apply for the vouchers at any Community Centre/Club by providing the necessary supporting documents.

2       The application process is simple and various types of supporting documents that show proof of a distinct household, such as tenancy agreement and marriage certificate, are accepted.  In general, the application will be approved as long as the applicants are not from the same Singaporean household and have not previously claimed the CDC vouchers. Those with difficulties claiming the vouchers can approach their nearest Community Centre/Club for assistance.