Update on Workgroup Formed to Review Maintenance of Parents Act 1995

Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Social and Family Development whether he can provide an update on the work of the workgroup formed last year to review the Maintenance of Parents Act 1995 and when the workgroup may be expected to complete its work.

Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: The Workgroup for the Review of the Maintenance of Parents Act, led by Member of Parliament Seah Kian Peng with eight other Members of Parliament as members, was formed in October 2021. Mr Seah Kian Peng has indicated that, having completed its second round of public consultations in December 2022, the Workgroup is working towards introducing the amendment Bill this year.