PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND OTHER WELFARE SCHEMES

Mdm Claire Chiang See Ngoh asked the Minister for Community Development, between June and December 1998, (a) what were the numbers of applicants for (i) Public Assistance (ii) the Small Families Improvement Scheme and (iii) the Rent and Utilities Assistance Scheme; and (b) what was the total amount being disbursed under the Interim Financial Assistance Scheme.

Mr Abdullah Tarmugi: Between June and December 1998, there were 1,504 applications for public assistance, 136 applications for assistance under the Small Families Improvement Scheme, and 524 applications for assistance under the Rent and Utilities Assistance Scheme.

The total amount disbursed under the Interim Financial Assistance Scheme for the period June-December 1998 was $91,924.27.