SHOPKEEPERS RESETTLED OUTSIDE CBD (Cash grants)

Mr Goh Choon Kang asked the Minister for National Development, in view of the high failure rate of doing business in Housing and Development Board estates, whether the HDB will consider offering cash grants as an option to shopkeepers who are resettled outside the Central Business District.

Mr Dhanabalan: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, under current resettlement policy, there is no provision for cash grants in lieu of alternative shop accommodation. However, as I have stated just now in answer to the other question, my Ministry is currently reviewing this policy and the Member's suggestion will be taken into account in the review.