ASSISTANCE FOR SEAMEN FROM SEAFARERS' WELFARE BOARD

Mr Ong Lian Teng asked the Deputy Prime Minister what was the total number of seamen receiving assistance from the Seafarers' Welfare Board on 30th November, 1963, and what was the amount of assistance received by each seaman.

Dr Toh Chin Chye: The number of seamen and their dependants receiving assistance from the Seafarers' Welfare Board on 30th November, 1963, was 641. The total amount of assistance for November 1963 was $24,043. The rates of relief are as follows: per month $ Seaman as head of household 30 Wife 10 Dependant child each under 16 8 Dependant child each over 16 and schooling 10 A seaman on relief and suffering from tuberculosis is given in addition a tuberculosis allowance of $15 per month or a disability allowance of $10 per month. The maximum allowance payable per family is $100 per month.