HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD (Sale of terrace houses and flats)

Mr Ch'ng Jit Koon asked the Minster for Law and National Development if he will ascertain from the Housing and Development Board whether it is proposed to sell (i) 2-storey terrace houses at Jalan Membina; and (ii) flats at Lim Liak Street/Kim Cheng Street/Kim Pong Road.

Mr Barker: Mr Speaker, Sir, the Housing and Development Board has no immediate plan to sell the 2-storey terrace houses at Jalan Membina or the flats at Lim Liak Street / Kim Cheng Street Kim Pong Road. However, if the majority of the tenants indicate that they wish to purchase these terrace houses or flats, the Housing and Development Board will certainly consider the proposal.

Mr Ch'ng Jit Koon (Tiong Bahru): (In Mandarin): Can the Minister consider directing the Housing and Development Board to find out from the tenants whether they desire to buy these houses or flats?

Mr Barker: Yes, certainly. A survey can be carried out to test the ground reaction, but the Member himself can help. If he thinks that the majority will buy, we will certainly carry out a surveys, as it is Government's policy to encourage home ownership.