Mrs Lina Chiam asked the Minister for National Development whether HDB will consider renting or subleasing HDB shophouses to the Singapore People's Party for its headquarters and, if not, what are the reasons.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: A political party may rent or sublease a HDB shop for use as its headquarters, as long as the intended use does not cause disamenities to residents.

HDB lets out its shops through open tenders, as and when they become available. The Singapore People's Party (SPP) may participate in such a tender.

Alternatively, the SPP can sublet shop space from existing shop tenants or lessees. For tenanted shops, HDB allows its tenants to sublet up to 50% of the trading area. For sold shops, there is no such restriction.

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