Provision of Fertility Leave to Public Servants

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Prime Minister (a) whether the Government will provide fertility leave to public servants; (b) if so, what is the implementation timeframe; and (c) if not, why not.

Mr Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister): Public officers who are undergoing fertility-related procedures can already tap on their current leave provisions, such as sick/hospitalisation leave, where applicable, or request for flexible work arrangements from their supervisors, such as flexi-time and telecommuting, to undergo or recuperate from the treatment. We can study the idea of fertility leave, but will have to consider the operational impact of additional leave provision on the Public Service.