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MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Mr Edward Chia Bing Hui regarding its efforts to prevent duplication of food distribution to reduce manpower wastage and to ensure consistency in distribution quantities.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) have made adjustments to The Courage Fund application criteria to ensure that support continues to be channeled to those with greater needs.
MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Mr Edward Chia Bing Hui on whether the Ministry is considering reviewing the household income and per capita income criteria for ComCare assistance in view of rising inflation against a backdrop of slower economic growth.
MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Ms Mariam Jaafar regarding the number of ComCare applications where the applicant’s declaration of debt expenses as part of their basic living expenses are not approved.
MSF extended the application period for the COVID-19 Recovery Grant (CRG) until 31 Dec 2022, to continue to provide support for those who are financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong regarding the Government's expectations for ComCare cash assistance for the 2021 financial year.
MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Mr Leon Perera regarding the status and data of the Public Assistance scheme.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) will be releasing the ComCare Annual Report FY2020 and the ComCare Trends Report FY2016-2020. MSF disbursed $236 million in ComCare assistance in FY2020, a 56% increase from FY2019’s $151 million.
