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Appendices

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Table 28

(Chapter 10: Social Welfare)

Social Security

2007

2011

2012

Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme

Number of cases(1) ('000)

288

277

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

17,638

18,493

269

19,548

Social Security Allowance Scheme

Disability Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

121

140

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

1,718

2,613

147

2,850

Old Age Allowance

Number of cases(1) ('000)

471

518

539

Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million)

3,799

6,449

6,894

Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme

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

7,818

7,054

155

187

7,579

170

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

(2) Figures refer to financial years of 2006-07, 2010-11 and 2011-12.

Source: Social Welfare Department

(For enquiries, please call 2892 5232.)

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