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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)

2001

2005

2006

242

13,560

298

17,631

295 17,766

Social Security Allowance Scheme

Disability Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

102

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

1,567

112

1,587

116

1,633

Old Age Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

458

3,563

461 3,659

465

3,706

Traffic Accident Victims Assistance

Scheme

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

6 628

130

7 482

154

7 824

164

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

(2) Figures refer to financial years of 2000-2001, 2004-2005 and 2005-2006.

Source: Social Welfare Department.

(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)