Funds and Time Required in Packing and Distributing NDP Funpacks This Year and Process to Opt Out of Receiving Funpacks

Ms Anthea Ong asked the Minister for Defence (a) how much state and sponsorship funds and NSF time will be used in packing and distributing the increased number of NDP funpacks this year; (b) whether the Ministry has considered specific items that the funds can be used in a way that brings forth the community spirit of Singaporeans and demonstrate our solidarity and gratitude with the workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis; (c) whether there will be a process to ensure citizens can opt out of receiving the funpacks; and (d) so, whether the savings from these opt-outs can be redirected to more urgent needs in this time of financial prudence, for example food programmes for those in need.

With regards to Question No. 1, the Member's question has been addressed in my reply to similar oral Questions 1, 2 and 3, as raised by MPs in this sitting.