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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)

Disability Allowance

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2002

2006

2007

267

295

14,405

17,766

288

17,638

Social Security Allowance Scheme

Number of cases(1) ('000)

105

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

1,660

116

1,633

121

1,718

Old Age Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

456

3,581

465

3,706

471

3,799

Traffic Accident Victims Assistance

Scheme

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

7 089

142

7 824

7818

164

155

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

(2) Figures refer to financial years of 2001-2002, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007.

Source: Social Welfare Department.

(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)