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APPENDIX 38

(Chapter 12: Social Welfare) Social Security Schemes

APPENDICES

No. of cases

as at end of year

Type

1995

1996

1997

Comprehensive Social Security Assistance

129 245

159 837

186 932

Social Security Allowance

494 070

506 837

515 498

Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries

Compensation

582

757

764

Traffic Accident Victims Assistance

5.890

5 822

6 169

Emergency Relief (1)

59

55

66

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

Source: Social Welfare Department.

(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)

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