Allowing Households to Withdraw Unutilised GST U-Save Vouchers for Other Living Expenses

Debated in Parliament on 2 Aug 2023.

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Henry Kwek asked if households can withdraw unused GST U-Save vouchers for other living expenses.
Lawrence Wong explained that the vouchers are only for utilities and any unused portion can be rolled over indefinitely.
He noted the government already offers other support like CDC Vouchers and cash payouts for living costs.

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Kwek Hian Chuan Henry

Mr Kwek Hian Chuan Henry asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance whether the Ministry will allow households which are unable to fully utilise their GST U-Save vouchers to withdraw the balance for supporting their other living expenses.

Lawrence Wong

The GST Voucher (GSTV) – U-Save rebates are designed to offset households’ utilities expenses. Unutilised rebates have no expiry date and can be rolled over to offset future utilities expenses.

The Government has also introduced support measures to help Singaporeans defray other living expenses. These include the CDC Vouchers in January, the Cost-of-Living Special Payment in June, the GSTV – Cash in August and the Assurance Package Cash in December.

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Allowing Households to Withdraw Unutilised GST U-Save Vouchers for Other Living Expenses

Debated in Parliament on 2 Aug 2023.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Henry Kwek asked if households can withdraw unused GST U-Save vouchers for other living expenses.
Lawrence Wong explained that the vouchers are only for utilities and any unused portion can be rolled over indefinitely.
He noted the government already offers other support like CDC Vouchers and cash payouts for living costs.

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Kwek Hian Chuan Henry

Lawrence Wong

The GST Voucher (GSTV) – U-Save rebates are designed to offset households’ utilities expenses. Unutilised rebates have no expiry date and can be rolled over to offset future utilities expenses.

Allowing Households to Withdraw Unutilised GST U-Save Vouchers for Other Living Expenses

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Kwek Hian Chuan Henry

Lawrence Wong

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Allowing Households to Withdraw Unutilised GST U-Save Vouchers for Other Living Expenses

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Kwek Hian Chuan Henry

Lawrence Wong

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