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Table 28

(Chapter 10: Social Welfare)

Social Security

2005

2009

2010

Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme

Number of cases(1) ('000)

298

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

17,631

289

18,613

283

19,028

Social Security Allowance Scheme.

Disability Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

112

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

1,587

129

2,381

134

2,531

Old Age Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

461

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

3,659

495

6,415

505

6,320

7 482

154

7 233

173

7 335

192

Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme Number of cases authorised for payment Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

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

(2) Figures refer to financial years of 2004-05, 2008-09 and 2009-10.

Source: Social Welfare Department.

(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)