Effectiveness of Fee Waiver in Encouraging More to Sign Up for Lasting Power of Attorney

Debated in Parliament on 8 Nov 2022.

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Ms Ng Ling Ling asked the Minister for Social and Family Development about the number of LPA Form 1 applications made with the fee waiver, the target number by March 2023, the effectiveness of the waiver, and other initiatives to encourage LPA applications.
The Senior Parliamentary Secretary stated that the main issues were addressed by Minister Masagos Zulkifli in a prior combined answer and offered to address any supplementary questions.
The debate highlights parliamentary inquiry into the fee waiver's impact and future strategies for promoting long-term planning.

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Ng Ling Ling

Ms Ng Ling Ling asked the Minister for Social and Family Development since the extension of the fee waiver for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Form 1 application for Singapore Citizens (a) how many applications have been made with the fee waiver; (b) what is the target number of LPA applications that the Ministry aims to achieve by the end of this fee waiver period on 31 March 2023; (c) whether the fee waiver strategy has been effective in encouraging more LPA applications; and (d) what other initiatives will be considered to encourage Singapore citizens to plan for the long term and apply for an LPA.

The Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social and Family Development (Mr Eric Chua) (for the Minister for Social and Family Development)

Mr Speaker, the issues raised in Question No 14 were addressed by Minister Masagos Zulkifli in the combined answer provided yesterday during Question Time. But I am happy to address supplementary questions, if any, that Ms Ng Ling Ling has.

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Ms Ng Ling Ling asked the Minister for Social and Family Development about the number of LPA Form 1 applications made with the fee waiver, the target number by March 2023, the effectiveness of the waiver, and other initiatives to encourage LPA applications.
The Senior Parliamentary Secretary stated that the main issues were addressed by Minister Masagos Zulkifli in a prior combined answer and offered to address any supplementary questions.
The debate highlights parliamentary inquiry into the fee waiver's impact and future strategies for promoting long-term planning.

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Effectiveness of Fee Waiver in Encouraging More to Sign Up for Lasting Power of Attorney

Debated in Parliament on 8 Nov 2022.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Ms Ng Ling Ling asked the Minister for Social and Family Development about the number of LPA Form 1 applications made with the fee waiver, the target number by March 2023, the effectiveness of the waiver, and other initiatives to encourage LPA applications.
The Senior Parliamentary Secretary stated that the main issues were addressed by Minister Masagos Zulkifli in a prior combined answer and offered to address any supplementary questions.
The debate highlights parliamentary inquiry into the fee waiver's impact and future strategies for promoting long-term planning.

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Ng Ling Ling

The Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social and Family Development (Mr Eric Chua) (for the Minister for Social and Family Development)

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Ms Ng Ling Ling asked the Minister for Social and Family Development about the number of LPA Form 1 applications made with the fee waiver, the target number by March 2023, the effectiveness of the waiver, and other initiatives to encourage LPA applications.
The Senior Parliamentary Secretary stated that the main issues were addressed by Minister Masagos Zulkifli in a prior combined answer and offered to address any supplementary questions.
The debate highlights parliamentary inquiry into the fee waiver's impact and future strategies for promoting long-term planning.

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Effectiveness of Fee Waiver in Encouraging More to Sign Up for Lasting Power of Attorney

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Ng Ling Ling

The Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social and Family Development (Mr Eric Chua) (for the Minister for Social and Family Development)

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Effectiveness of Fee Waiver in Encouraging More to Sign Up for Lasting Power of Attorney

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Ng Ling Ling

The Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social and Family Development (Mr Eric Chua) (for the Minister for Social and Family Development)

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