Appendices 529
Table 28
(Chapter 10: Social Welfare)
Social Security
Comprehensive Social Security
Assistance Scheme
Number of cases(1) ('000)
Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
Social Security Allowance Scheme
Disability Allowance
Number of cases(1) ('000)
Old Age Allowance
1999
2003
2004
231
290
13,029
16,131
296 17,306
88
Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
1,321
107 1,707
110
1,578
447
3,416
457 3,574
457 3,636
Number of cases(1) ('000)
Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
Traffic Accident Victims Assistance
Scheme
Number of cases authorised for payment Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
5 631
7 139
165
151
7 508
151
Notes: (1) Figures are as at end of the year.
(2) Figures refer to financial years of 1998-99, 2002-03 and 2003-04.
Source: Social Welfare Department.
(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)