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Table 28

(Chapter 10: Social Welfare)

Social Security

Comprehensive Social Security

Assistance Scheme

Number of cases(1) ('000)

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

Social Security Allowance Scheme

Disability Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

Old Age Allowance

1999

2003

2004

231

290

13,029

16,131

296 17,306

88

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

1,321

107 1,707

110

1,578

447

3,416

457 3,574

457 3,636

Number of cases(1) ('000)

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

Traffic Accident Victims Assistance

Scheme

Number of cases authorised for payment Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

5 631

7 139

165

151

7 508

151

Notes: (1) Figures are as at end of the year.

(2) Figures refer to financial years of 1998-99, 2002-03 and 2003-04.

Source: Social Welfare Department.

(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)