Table 27

(Chapter 10: Social Welfare)
Social Security
  1997   2001   2002  
             
Comprehensive Social Security            
  Assistance Scheme            
    Number of cases (1) (thousands) 187   242   267  
    Amount of payment (2) (HK$ million) 7,128   13,560   14,405
Social Security Allowance Scheme            
  Disability Allowance          
    Number of cases (1) (thousands) 76   102   105
    Amount of payment (2) (HK$ million) 1,037   1,567   1,660  
  Old Age Allowance            
    Number of cases (1) (thousands) 440   458   456  
    Amount of payment (2) (HK$ million) 3,005   3,563   3,581  
Traffic Accident Victims Assistance            
  Scheme            
    Number of cases authorised for payment 5 431   6 628   7 089  
    Amount of payment (2) (HK$ million) 123   130   142  
Notes: (1) Figures are as at end of the year.
  (2) Figures refer to financial years of 1996–1997, 2000–2001 and 2001–2002.
Source: Social Welfare Department.
(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)