PURCHASE OF HOUSING BOARD FLATS (Raising of income ceiling)

Mr Ang Nam Piau asked the Minister for National Development, in view of the rise in total family incomes in recent years, if the Housing and Development Board will consider raising the income ceilings for all types of flats.

The Minister for National Development (Mr Teh Cheang Wan): Mr Speaker, Sir, the Housing and Development Board will soon be submitting for Government's decision a proposal to raise the income ceiling for eligibility to purchase HDB flats.

Mr Ang Nam Piau (Thomson): How soon, Sir?

Mr Teh Cheang Wan: Mr Speaker, Sir, I think in the next month or two.