HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD FLATS (Allocation to single persons affected by resettlement)

Mr Teo Chong Tee asked the Minister for National Development whether single persons affected by resettlement clearance will be allocated alternative accommodation in Housing and Development Board flats even if they choose not to share flats for personal reasons.

Mr S. Dhanabalan (for the Minister for National Development): Mr Speaker, Sir, owing to limited public housing, it would not be possible to provide HDB flats to single persons affected by clearance schemes. However, allocation of one-room rental flats to single persons may be considered in cases where there are special circumstances to warrant such allocation.