HDB 3-ROOM PURCHASE FLATS (Number unsold and conversion into bigger flats)

Parliament of Singapore · 30 May 1989 · 7th Parliament

Official Report, 30 May 1989, Vol 54, Issue 3 · Open in the reader (summaries, search, filters)

Lee Boon YangS. Vasoo

[Mr Speaker in the Chair]

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Dr S. Vasoo asked the Minister for National Development what is the number of 3-room purchase flats which are not taken up as at the latest convenient date; and what plans are being made to convert these flats to enhance their take-up.

The Senior Minister of State for National Development (Dr Lee Boon Yang) (for the Minister for National Development): Mr Speaker, Sir, as at 30th April 1989, there are 10,900 unsold 3-room flats. Out of these, 3,300 units will be converted into bigger flats.

The remaining 7,600 3-room flats will not be converted and are being offered for sale. There are presently 1,710 applicants on the waiting list for 3-room flats. The HDB has ceased further construction of 3-room flats for sale.

Source: Singapore Parliament Official Report (Hansard) for 30 May 1989. Republished on SGParliament.