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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)

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

Old Age Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

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2000

2004

2005

228

296

298

13,623

17,306

17,631

96

1,420

110

1,578

112

1,587

452 3,464

457 3,636

461

3,659

Traffic Accident Victims Assistance

Scheme

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

5 852

134

7 508

151

7 482

154

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

(2) Figures refer to financial years of 1999-2000, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005.

Source: Social Welfare Department.

(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)