POST OFFICE (JALAN KAYU)

Mr M. P. D. Nair asked the Minister for Communications and Works what progress has been made up to date in regard to the construction of the proposed Post Office at Jalan Kayu.

Mr Francis Thomas: There is financial provision in this year's Estimates for the building of a Post Office at Jalan Kayu. A site has been selected near the junction of Yio Chu Kang Road and Jalan Kayu, and the site is awaiting the approval of the Planning Co-ordination Committee. Thereafter, the land will be acquired and building will proceed.