Merchants and Hawkers under Community Development Council Voucher Scheme and Rate of Redemption

1 Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Prime Minister (a) how many merchants and hawkers have signed up for the Community Development Council Voucher scheme; and (b) what is the rate of redemption thus far.

Mr Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister): The Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers Scheme was launched in June to help defray the cost of living of lower income Singaporean households as well as to support local businesses in the heartlands.

Under the CDC Vouchers scheme, 8000 merchants and hawkers have signed up to participate in this scheme. As of mid October, close to 55% of the total vouchers have been redeemed under this scheme.