40.
20
The time-table set out in para. 38
represents the Government's initial view on
timing. Honourable Members will wish to consider
the proposed timing again when they have before
them a memorandum summarising the programmes of
development on social security, rehabilitation,
services for the elderly and preventive social
work among youth. It is intended to circulate
this memorundum to Council within the next month.
Conclusions
41.
Subject to acceptance of the financial
implications by the Finance Committee of
Legislative Council, Honourable Members will be
asked to advise on:
(a) the proposed improvements to the public
assistance scheme (supplementary allowances
for long term cases and disregard of
earnings of those not required to
seek work);
(b)
the establishment of a social security
appeal bourd;
(c)
the extension of the disability und old
age allowance scheme to those incapable
of working;
(a)
the publication of proposals for a sicke
injury and death benefit scheme in order
that the acceptability and feasibility of
cuch a scheme may be determined; An
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