Appendices
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Table 28
(Chapter 10: Social Welfare)
Social Security
2007
2011
2012
Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme
Number of cases(1) ('000)
288
277
Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
17,638
18,493
269
19,548
Social Security Allowance Scheme
Disability Allowance
Number of cases(1) ('000)
121
140
Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
1,718
2,613
147
2,850
Old Age Allowance
Number of cases(1) ('000)
471
518
539
Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
3,799
6,449
6,894
Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme
Number of cases authorised for payment Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)
7,818
7,054
155
187
7,579
170
Notes: (1) Figures are as at end of the year.
(2) Figures refer to financial years of 2006-07, 2010-11 and 2011-12.
Source: Social Welfare Department
(For enquiries, please call 2892 5232.)
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