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Table 28

(Chapter 10: Social Welfare)

Social Security

2003

2007

2008

Comprehensive Social Security

Assistance Scheme

Number of cases(1) ('000)

290

288

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

16,131

17,638

285 18,045

Social Security Allowance Scheme

Disability Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

107

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

1,707

121

1,718

126

1,924

Old Age Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

457

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

3,574

471

3,799

483 4,102

Traffic Accident Victims Assistance

Scheme

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

7 139

151

7 818

155

7 313

169

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

(2) Figures refer to financial years of 2002-2003, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.

Source: Social Welfare Department.

(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)