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APPENDIX 36

(Chapter 12: Social Welfare) Social Security Schemes

APPENDICES

No. of cases as at end of year

Type

1994

1995

1996

Comprehensive Social Security Assistance

105 600

129 245

159 837

Social Security Allowance

484 600

494 070

506 837

Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries

Compensation

664

Traffic Accident Victims Assistance

5 688

5.890

Emergency Relief (1)

48

582

757

5 822

59

55

Note: (1) Figures denote the number of incidents requiring emergency relief services during the year.

Source: Social Welfare Department.