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(Chapter 10: Social Welfare)
| Social Security |
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1998 |
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2002 |
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2003 |
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| Comprehensive Social
Security Assistance Scheme |
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Number of cases(1)
('000) |
227 |
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267 |
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290 |
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Amount of payment(2)
(HK$ million) |
9,441 |
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14,405 |
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16,131 |
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| Social Security Allowance
Scheme |
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Disability Allowance |
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Number of cases(1)
('000) |
81 |
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105 |
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107 |
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Amount of payment(2)
(HK$ million) |
1,182 |
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1,660 |
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1,707 |
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Old Age Allowance |
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Number of cases(1)
('000) |
444 |
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456 |
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457 |
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Amount of payment(2)
(HK$ million) |
3,238 |
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3,581 |
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3,574 |
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| Traffic Accident Victims
Assistance Scheme |
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Number of cases authorised
for payment |
6 019 |
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7 089 |
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7 139 |
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Amount of payment(2)
(HK$ million) |
137 |
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142 |
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151 |
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Notes: |
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(1) |
Figures are as at end of the year. |
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(2) |
Figures refer to financial years of 1997-98,
2001-02 and 2002-03. |
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Source: |
Social Welfare Department.
(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232) |
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