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Table 28
(Chapter 10: Social Welfare)
Social Security
2003
2007
2008
Comprehensive Social Security
Assistance Scheme
Number of cases(1) ('000)
290
288
Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
16,131
17,638
285 18,045
Social Security Allowance Scheme
Disability Allowance
Number of cases(1) ('000)
107
Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
1,707
121
1,718
126
1,924
Old Age Allowance
Number of cases(1) ('000)
457
Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
3,574
471
3,799
483 4,102
Traffic Accident Victims Assistance
Scheme
Number of cases authorised for payment Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
7 139
151
7 818
155
7 313
169
Notes: (1) Figures are as at end of the year.
(2) Figures refer to financial years of 2002-2003, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
Source: Social Welfare Department.
(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)