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Members of Parliament on Wednesday (Feb 26) extensively discussed the Government's plans to address the rising cost of living by disbursing more Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers among other schemes. They also voiced support for measures to help eCost of living, support for large families among concerns raised by MPs during Budget 2025 debate
Members of Parliament on Wednesday (Feb 26) extensively discussed the Government's plans to address the rising cost of living by disbursing more Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers among other schemes. They also voiced support for measures to help elderly Singaporeans and initiatives to encourage families to have more children, but called for the Government to provide more than just financial help. The Budget debate kicked off on Wednesday and will last until Friday. In all, 54 MPs are expected to speak before Prime Minister Lawrence Wong wraps up the debate. In his Budget speech on Feb 18, PM Wong, who is also the Finance Minister, said that the measures ensure that «no one will be left behind», and will tackle immediate challenges while laying the groundwork for the future. A total of 24 MPs and three Nominated MPs spoke on Wednesday in a debate that lasted around eight hours. Cost of living concerns Among the concerns raised by MPs about cost of living, several highlighted the $800 in CDC vouchers for Singaporean households. Read more