TNAG-0788-FCO40-992-Development-of-social-policy-in-Hong-Kong-proposed-contribut-1978 — Page 10

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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

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The draft reply should reach the Parliamentary Unit through your Under-Secretary by

NOON ON TUESDAY

25 APRIL 1978.

Mr Kenneth Clarke (Rushcliffe): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what are the qualifications for, and the value of, the old-age supplement and the long-term supplement recently introduced for those receiving social security assistance in Hong Kong.

MR Evan Luard

Old age supplement of HK$100 per month is paid to those aged 60 and over not already receiving Welfare Allowance under the

Public Assistance Scheme. The long term supplement of

HK$500 per family, and HK$250 for single people, is paid annually to those who have received Public Assistance for one year.

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