APPENDIX 38
(Chapter 12: Social Welfare) Social Security Schemes
APPENDICES
No. of cases
as at end of year
Type
1995
1996
1997
Comprehensive Social Security Assistance
129 245
159 837
186 932
Social Security Allowance
494 070
506 837
515 498
Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries
Compensation
582
757
764
Traffic Accident Victims Assistance
5.890
5 822
6 169
Emergency Relief (1)
59
55
66
Note: (1) Figures denote the number of incidents requiring emergency relief services during the year.
Source: Social Welfare Department.
(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)
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