Appendix 6 Table 28 (Chapter 10: Social Welfare)   Social Security   2000   2004   2005   Comprehensive Social Security               Assistance Scheme                 Number of cases(1) ('000) 228   296   298       Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million) 13,623   17,306   17,631   Social Security Allowance Scheme               Disability Allowance                 Number of cases(1) ('000) 96   110   112       Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million) 1,420   1,578   1,587     Old Age Allowance                 Number of cases(1) ('000) 452   457   461       Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million) 3,464   3,636   3,659   Traffic Accident Victims Assistance               Scheme                 Number of cases authorised for payment 5 852   7 508   7 482       Amount of payment(2) (HK$ million) 134   151   154       Notes: (1) Figures are as at end of the year. (2) Figures refer to financial years of 1999-2000, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005. Source: Social Welfare Department. (Enquiry Telephone No.: 2892 5232)