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)
Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
Old Age Allowance
Number of cases(1) ('000)
Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
Appendices ❘ 499
2000
2004
2005
228
296
298
13,623
17,306
17,631
96
1,420
110
1,578
112
1,587
452 3,464
457 3,636
461
3,659
Traffic Accident Victims Assistance
Scheme
Number of cases authorised for payment Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
5 852
134
7 508
151
7 482
154
Notes: (1) Figures are as at end of the year.
(2) Figures refer to financial years of 1999-2000, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005.
Source: Social Welfare Department.
(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)