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Table 28

(Chapter 10: Social Welfare)

Social Security

Comprehensive Social Security

Assistance Scheme

2004

2008

2009

Number of cases(1) ('000)

296

285

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

17,306

18,045

289

18,613

Social Security Allowance Scheme

Disability Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

110

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

1,578

126 1,924

129 2,381

Old Age Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

457

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

3,636

483

4,102

495

6,415

Traffic Accident Victims Assistance

Scheme

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

7 508

151

7 313

169

7 233

173

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

(2) Figures refer to financial years of 2003-2004, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.

Source: Social Welfare Department.

(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)