| Date | Context | Summary of development | Action
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| 25.10.00
| CQ
| Dr Hon LAW Chi-kwong raised a question on "Statistics on various grants and supplements under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme". [Hansard "page 21"]
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|
| 12.2.01
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on "Social Security Allowance (SSA) Scheme Supplementary Provisions" which sought members' support on a supplementary provision of $55 million under the SSA Scheme. [Paper]
The Administration's response to a question raised by a member at the Panel meeting about the reasons for the increase in the number of Higher Old Age Allowance cases. [Follow-up Paper]
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|
| 23.2.01
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to create supplementary provision of $55 million under Subhead 180 SSA Scheme. [Paper]
|
|
| 9.7.01
| WS
| Members noted the Administration's paper entitled "Annual inflation adjustment of the standard payment rates under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme and the Social Security Allowance Scheme" and raised no question. [Paper]
|
|
| 10.12.01
| WS
| The Administration sought the Panel's support to increase the maximum level of monthly disregarded earnings (DE) from $1,805 to $2,500 for single parents under the CSSA Scheme with effect from 1 March 2002. [Paper] Deputations were also invited to express their views on the subject.
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|
| 14.1.02
| WS
| The Panel's support was sought for a supplementary provision of $150 million for the CSSA Scheme to cover the shortfall of fund for meeting three-month expenditure from January to March 2002.
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| 1.2.02
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to increase the maximum level of monthly DE from $1,805 to $2,500 for single parents on CSSA with effect from 1 March 2002. [Paper]
FC approved a commitment to create a supplementary provision of $150 million under Subhead 179 CSSA Scheme. [Paper]
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|
| 11.7.02
| FC
| The Administration provided an information note for FC informing Members that the Social Security Assistance Index of Prices (SSAIP) registered a further negative change in 2001-02, and that the Administration decided to maintain the standard payment rates of the CSSA and SSA Schemes until March 2003, pending a review of the payment rates and related matters. [Information Paper]
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|
| 11.11.02
| WS
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the "Adjustment mechanism of CSSA rates", including the latest situation of the CSSA Scheme, how the existing CSSA standard rates were arrived at, and the reasons for having a 11.1% room of CSSA standard rates downwards adjustment. However, the Administration stressed that it had not yet come to a view on adjusting the CSSA standard rates downwards after March 2003.
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|
| 18.12.02
| CQ
| Hon LEE Cheuk-yan raised a question on "Adjustment of Disability Allowances (DA)". [Hansard "page 78"]
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|
| 10.2.03
| WS
| The Administration advised the Panel that no decision had yet been made about adjusting the standard payments of CSSA downwards. Members also noted that the Administration would propose a supplementary provision of $250 million for the CSSA Scheme to ensure adequate fund to meet the three-month expenditure from January to March 2003, given that the trend of increase of CSSA cases was likely to continue or even accelerate under the then economic situation.
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|
| 21.2.03
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to create a supplementary provision of $250 million under Subhead 179 CSSA Scheme. [Paper]
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|
| 25.2.03
| PRESS, BRIEF
| The Executive Council (ExCo) approved a downward adjustment of 11.1% to the standard rates under CSSA Scheme for able-bodied recipients and those of the non means-tested Disability Allowance (DA) under the SSA Scheme in accordance with the established adjustment mechanism with effect from 1.6.03.
For non able-bodied CSSA recipients - namely the elderly, the disabled, and those medically certified to be in ill health - their standard rates would also be adjusted downwards by 11.1% but this would take effect in two phases over two years, first by 6% effective from October 2003, followed by the second phase adjustment effective from October 2004.
Adjustment to other standard payment rates such as maximum rent allowance under CSSA would be effected from June 2003 for all categories of recipients.
The rates of Old Age Allowance (OAA) under the SSA Scheme would remain frozen at their current levels until inflation in subsequent years catches up.
ExCo also endorsed a package of intensified measures to promote self-reliance and help unemployed welfare recipients to rejoin the workforce. [Press release]
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|
| 26.2.03
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon WONG Sing-chi on "Opposing cutbacks in welfare benefits" was passed. [Hansard "page 157"]
|
|
| 19.3.03
| CQ
| Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong raised a written question on "Compilation of Social Security Assistance Index of Prices". [Hansard "page 61"]
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|
| 26.3.03
| FC
| The Administration proposed to allocate $17 billion for the CSSA Scheme for the 2003-04 financial year. Some members expressed grave concern about the effect of the downward adjustment of CSSA payments upon CSSA recipients. Given the grievances expressed by the social welfare sector, these members queried whether sufficient consultation concerning the proposed downward adjustment of CSSA had been conducted. In reply, the Administration advised that the decision of CSSA downward adjustment was reached after detailed analysis and careful deliberations, taking into account views expressed by different sectors of the community and balancing all relevant factors, including fiscal and welfare considerations.
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|
| 14.4.03
| WS
| Further to the meetings on 11.11.02 and 10.2.03, the Panel discussed the paper on the special grants under the CSSA Scheme and the mechanisms for adjusting the maximum levels of rent allowance and the rates of the flat-rate grant for selected items of school-related expenses. [Paper]
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|
| 9.6.03
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's plan to change the residence requirements for CSSA and SSA from 1 year to 7 years with effect from 1.1.04. [LegCo brief]
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|
| 27.6.03
| FC
| FC approved the new seven years residence requirements for CSSA and SSA with effect from 1.1.04. [Paper]
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|
| 26.11.03
| CQ
| Hon LEE Cheuk-yan raised a written question on "Statistics on low earnings category under CSSA Scheme". [Hansard "page 126"]
|
|
| 18.12.03
| WS
| The Panel met deputations to receive views on the new seven years residence requirements for CSSA and SSA. [Paper]
Most members and deputations disagreed with the new residence requirements. Some members also opined that the new residence requirements for CSSA and SSA were discriminatory in its different treatment of new arrivals below 18 and at 18 or above. They also queried about the legality of the residence requirements for CSSA/SSA. In view of the concerns raised by concerned parties and members, the Panel decided to form a subcommittee. The first meeting of the subcommittee was held on 2.1.04.
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|
| 9.2.04
| WS
| The Administration sought the Panel's support on a supplementary provision of $300 million for the CSSA Scheme to meet the anticipated increase in CSSA caseload. [Paper]
|
|
| 20.2.04
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to create a supplementary provision of $300 million under Head 170 Social Welfare Department Subhead 179 CSSA Scheme. [Paper]
|
|
| 24.3.04
| CQ
| Hon WONG Sing-chi raised an oral question on "Collection of CSSA payments on behalf of elderly". [Hansard "page 13"]
|
|
| 8.11.04
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper which provided information on the CSSA Scheme and specific reviews being undertaken to improve the system. [Paper] Deputations were also invited to express their views on the subject.
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat which gave an account of the background on and the recent development of the adjustment of the standard payment rates under the CSSA and the SSA Schemes. [Background paper]
|
|
| 24.11.04
| CM
| A motion moved by Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG on "Restoring Comprehensive Social Security Assistance rates to the level prior to 1 June 2003" was negatived. [Hansard "page 96"]
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|
| 8.12.04
| CQ
| Hon Federick FUNG raised a question on "Statistics on PRH households receiving CSSA payments". [Hansard "page 97"]
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|
| 13.12.04
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the latest position regarding and the Administration's arrangements on funding for welfare services in 2005-2006. [Paper] Deputations were also invited to give views on the subject.
The Panel passed two motions which, respectively, requested the Government not to reduce the basic expenditure for social welfare in 2005-2006, and requested the Government to abort any cost-cutting plan from 2006-2007 to 2008-2009, as well as extending the tide-over grant, so as to ensure the quality of social welfare services and meet the needs of the public for such services. [Minutes]
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|
| 5.1.05
| CQ
| Hon CHAN Yuen-han raised a question on "CSSA statistics". [Hansard "page 119"]
|
|
| 16.3.05
| CQ
| Hon CHOY So-yuk raised a question on "Suspending Payment of Old Age Allowances". [Hansard "page 27"]
|
|
| 20.4.05
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's proposals to extend the Portable CSSA Scheme to Fujian Province to CSSA recipients aged 60 or above and relax the annual permissible limit of absence from Hong Kong for the OAA and DA under the SSA Scheme from 180 to 240 days. [Paper]
The Panel also discussed the Administration's proposal to provide a monthly supplement of $100 to CSSA recipients who were 100% disabled or who required constant attendance and were not living in institutions. [Paper]
Members supported the Administration's proposals and agreed that the approval of the necessary financial implications should be sought from FC.
|
|
| 4.5.05
| CQ
| Hon CHAN Yuen-han raised a question on "Statistics on CSSA Scheme". [Hansard "page 113"]
|
|
| 6.5.05
| FC
| FC approved a relaxation of the annual permissible limit of absence from Hong Kong for the SSA Scheme from 180 days to 240 days, and the introduction of a monthly supplement of $100 for those recipients under the CSSA Scheme who are 100% disabled, or requiring constant attendance and not living in institutions. [Paper]
|
|
| 13.6.05
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on SSA for needy elderly in Hong Kong. [Paper] Deputations were also invited to express their views on the subject.
The Legislative Council Secretariat had prepared for members' reference a research report on social security system in support of the elderly in poverty in selected places [Research report] and a background brief summarizing the past discussions by the Panel on social security for needy elderly in Hong Kong. [Background paper]
At the members' request, the Legislative Council Secretariat provided for the Panel's reference supplementary information about the research report. [Supplementary note]
|
|
| 29.6.05
| CQ
| Hon CHAN Yuen-han raised a question on "Statistics on CSSA Recipients". [Hansard "page 117"]
|
|
| 26.10.05
| CQ
| Hon Alan LEONG raised a question on "Participation of Single-Parent CSSA Recipients in Employment Assistance Schemes". [Hansard "page 12"]
|
|
| 26.10.05
| CQ
| Hon Albert CHAN raised a question on "CSSA Recipients Unable to Pay Fines". [Hansard "page 29"]
|
|
| 14.11.05
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the latest position of the SSAIP and the estimated corresponding adjustment for the standard payment rates under the CSSA Scheme and the DA of the SSA Scheme. The new CSSA and DA standard payments rates, subject to the FC's approval, would be effective from 1 February 2006. [Paper]
The Legislative Council Secretariat had also prepared a background brief on the subject for members' reference. [Background paper]
The Panel passed a motion moved by Hon LEE Cheuk-yan to request the Administration to reinstate the methodology used before 2001 to adjust CSSA and SSA rates. [minutes]
The Panel also discussed the Administration's paper on the review of the DA under the SSA Scheme. [Paper] Deputations were invited to express their views on the subject.
|
|
| 16.11.05
| CQ
| Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on "Statistics on Unemployed CSSA Recipients". [Hansard "page 108"]
|
|
| 23.11.05
| CQ
| Hon LAU Chin-shek raised a question on "CSSA Cases in Low Earnings Category". [Hansard "page 67"]
|
|
| 12.12.05
| WS
| The Panel continued discussion on the Administration's paper on the review of the DA under the SAA Scheme. [Paper] The Administration had also provided for members' reference supplementary information on application and operational procedures of the DA. [Supplementary Paper] Deputations were invited to give views on the subject.
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|
| 16.12.05
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to increase the standard payments under CSSA Scheme and the Disability Allowance under the SSA Scheme [Paper]
|
|
| 8.3.06
| CQ
| Hon LI Fung-ying raised a question on "Defrauding of and Abusing CSSA". [Hansard "page 64"]
|
|
| 10.4.06
| WS
| The Panel discussed with the Administration the short-term improvements to the DA arrangements, as well as the long-term considerations involved in the comprehensive review of the DA system. [Paper] Deputations were invited to express their views on the subject.
As requested by the Panel, the Administration provided written response to the views and suggestions raised by deputations on the DA at the meeting and the Chinese version of the checklist for medical assessment under the DA Scheme. [Follow-up Paper]
|
|
| 10.5.06
| CQ
| Hon Abraham SHEK raised a question on "CSSA Fraud Cases". [Hansard "page 102"]
|
|
| 14.6.06
| CQ
| Hon Ronny TONG raised a question on "Eligibility for CSSA". [Hansard "page 51"]
|
|
| 14.6.06
| CQ
| Hon LAU Chin-shek raised a question on "Statistics on CSSA Families". [Hansard "page 65"]
|
|
| 13.11.06
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the latest position of the SSAIP and the estimated corresponding adjustment for the standard payment rates under the CSSA Scheme and the DA of the SSA Scheme. The new CSSA and DA standard payments rates, subject to the FC's approval, would be effective from 1 February 2007. [Paper]
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject. [Background Paper]
|
|
| 11.12.06
| WS
| The Panel discussed with the Administration the system for processing applications for DA under SSA Scheme [Paper]. Deputations were also invited to give views on the subject.
|
|
| 13.12.06
| CQ
| Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG raised a question on "New Dawn Project". [Hansard "page 40"]
|
|
| 13.12.06
| CQ
| Hon Frederick FUNG raised a question on "Financial Security for Elderly". [Hansard "page 86"]
|
|
| 15.12.06
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to increase the standard payments under CSSA Scheme and the DA under the SSA Scheme [Paper]
|
|
| 12.3.07
| WS
| The Panel discussed with the Administration the review of the system for processing applications for DA under SSA Scheme [Paper].
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject. [Background paper]
|
|
| 30.3.07
| WS
| The Panel discussed with the Administration the outcome of the review of the scope for DE under the CSSA Scheme [Paper].
The Panel discussed the Administration's proposed one-off measure in 2007-2008 to provide the recipients of CSSA and the SSA with additional social welfare assistance [Paper].
|
|
| 12.4.07
| WS
| The Panel further discussed with the Administration the outcome of the review of DE arrangements under the CSSA Scheme [Paper].
|
|
| 20.4.07
| FC
| FC approved the Administration's proposed one-off measure in 2007-2008 to provide one additional month of the standard rate of CSSA payment for CSSA recipients and one additional month of the allowance for SSA recipients. [Paper]
|
|
| 14.5.07
| WS
| The Panel further discussed with the Administration the review of the system for processing applications for DA under SSA Scheme [Paper].
|
|
| 3.7.07
| WS
| The Panel discussed with the Administration the findings of the evaluation study of the New Dawn (ND) Project for single parents and child carers on CSSA [Paper]. Deputations were invited to give views on the subject.
|
|
| 27.7.07
| WS
| The Panel further discussed with the Administration on the findings of the evaluation study of the ND Project for single parents and child carers on CSSA [Paper].
|
|
| 15.10.07
| WS
| At the meeting on the policy initiatives of the Labour and Welfare Bureau for 2007-2008, the Panel noted the reviewing measures under the CSSA Scheme to encourage and help able-bodied CSSA recipients to become self-reliant. [Paper]
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|
| 12.11.07
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the latest position of the SSAIP and the estimated corresponding adjustment to the standard payment rates under the CSSA Scheme and DA of the SSA Scheme from February 2008, and the plan to seek the approval of the FC for a supplementary provision for the CSSA and SSA Schemes in the light of the provision of one additional month of the CSSA standard payment rate for CSSA recipients and one additional month of the SSA payment for SSA recipients in 2007-2008. [Paper]
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject. [Background paper]
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|
| 12.11.07
| WS
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the review of OAA under the SSA Scheme [Paper].
|
|
| 10.12.07
| WS
| The Panel further discussed with the Administration on the review of OAA [Paper]. Deputations were invited to give views on the subject.
|
|
| 14.4.08
| WS
| The Panel discussed with the Administration the review of rent allowance under the CSSA Scheme [Paper]. Deputations were invited to give views on the subject.
|
|
| 16.4.08
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised a question on "CSSA Fraud Cases". [Hansard "page 44"]
|
|
| 8.5.08
| WS
| The Panel further discussed with the Administration the review of rent allowance under the CSSA Scheme [Paper].
|
|
| 15.7.08
| WS
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the actions being taken by the Social Welfare Department to prevent residential care homes for the elderly from embezzling the additional one-month CSSA payments of their residents [Paper].
|
|
| 23.10.08
| WS
| At the meeting on the policy initiatives of the Labour and Welfare Bureau for 2008-2009, the Panel noted the review on OAA. [Paper]
|
|
| 29.10.08
| CQ
| Hon WONG Kwok-kin raised a question on "Applications for CSSA by Elderly People". [Hansard "page 39"]
|
|
| 5.11.08
| CM
| Hon Fred LI moved a motion on "Old age allowance and universal retirement protection system" for debate in the Council. The motion was passed. [Hansard "page 116"] [Progress report from the Administration]
|
|
| 10.11.08
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the latest position of the SSAIP and the estimated corresponding adjustment to the standard payment rates under the CSSA Scheme and the rates under the DA of the SSA Scheme from 1 February 2009, and the proposed increase in OAA under the SSA Scheme from January 2009. [Paper]
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject. [Background paper]
|
|
| 10.12.08
| CQ
| Hon Sophie LEUNG raised a question on "CSSA Scheme". [Hansard "page 79"]
|
|
| 17.12.08
| CQ
| Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on "Supporting Documents Required for Applications for Old Age Allowances and CSSA". [Hansard "page 39"]
|
|
| 4.3.09
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Kwok-che raised a question on "Intensive Employment Assistance Projects". [Hansard "page 91"]
|
|
| 11.3.09
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Kwok-che raised a question on "Assistance Provided for Street Sleepers". [Hansard "page 98"]
|
|
| 20.5.09
| CQ
| Dr Hon PAN Pey-chyou raised a question on "Assistance to Ex-mentally Ill Persons". [Hansard "page 48"]
|
|
| 8.6.09
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's proposal to provide recipients of CSSA and SSA with an additional one-month payment. [Paper]
|
|
| 8.7.09
| CQ
| Dr Hon Margaret NG raised a question on "Assistance for School Children in Using Computers and Accessing Internet". [Hansard "page 91"]
|
|
| 8.7.09
| CQ
| Hon Ronny TONG raised a question on "Elderly People Applying for CSSA". [Hansard "page 127"]
|
|
11.7.09
29.7.09
| WS
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the general public's perception of CSSA recipients [Paper]. Deputations were invited to give views on the subject.
The Panel further discussed with the Administration at the meeting on 29 July 2009 [Paper].
|
|
| 22.10.09
| WS
| At the meeting on the policy initiatives of the Labour and Welfare Bureau for 2009-2010, the Panel noted the review of the permissible limit of absence from Hong Kong ("absence limit") under the OAA scheme. [Paper]
|
|
| 28.10.09
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Kwok-che raised a question on "Review of Rent Allowance Under CSSA Scheme". [Hansard "page 63"]
|
|
| 4.11.09
| CQ
| Hon WONG Sing-chi raised a question on "Arrangements for Disregarded Earnings Under CSSA Scheme". [Hansard "page 77"]
|
|
| 9.11.09
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the annual adjustment of payment rates under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme and the Social Security Allowance Scheme. [Paper]
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject. [Background paper]
|
|
| 6.1.10
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Kwok-che raised a question on " Disbursement of CSSA Payments". [Hansard "page 141"]
|
|
| 12.4.10
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the proposal to provide recipients of CSSA and SSA, comprising OAA and DA with an additional one-month payment. [Paper]
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject. [Background paper]
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|
| 14.5.10
| FC
| FC approved a new non-recurrent commitment of $1900 million for the provision of an extra allowance to CSSA recipients equal to one month of the standard rate payments, and an extra allowance to Old Age Allowance and Disability Allowance recipients equal to one month of the allowances. [Paper]
|
|
| 7.7.10
| CQ
| Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung raised a question on "Allowances Provided to Elderly and Other People in Need". [Hansard "page 95"]
|
|
| 20.10.10
| WS
| At the meeting on the policy initiatives of the Labour and Welfare Bureau for 2010-2011, the Panel noted the relaxation of the absence limit under the SSA Scheme; and assistance given to CSSA recipients to help them to become self-reliant and integrate into the community. [Paper]
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|
| 8.11.10
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the key findings of the review on the absence limit for OAA and the new arrangement proposed to be adopted. [Paper]
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject. [Background paper]
The Panel also discussed the Administration's paper on the latest position of the SSAIP and the estimated corresponding adjustment to standard payment rates under the CSSA Scheme and rates of allowances under the SSA Scheme as from February 2011. [Paper]
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject. [Background paper]
|
|
| 17.11.10
| CM
| Hon Miriam LAU moved a motion on "Reviewing the Coverage of the Safety Net" for debate in the Council. The motion was passed. [Hansard "page 128"]
[Progress report from the Administration]
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|
| 24.11.10
| CQ
| Hon WONG Kwok-kin raised a question on "Permissible Limit of Absence from Hong Kong for Old Age Allowance Recipients". [Hansard "page 36"]
|
|
| 6.1.11
| CM
| Hon WONG Sing-chi moved a motion on "Urging the Government to Take Measures for Ameliorating Inflation and Alleviating People's Livelihood Pressure" for debate in the Council. The motion was passed. [Hansard "page 5"]
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|
| 18.1.11
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the SSAIP used for adjusting standard payment rates, and the adjustment mechanism for rent allowance, under the CSSA Scheme. Deputations were invited to give views on the subject. [Paper]
The Panel also noted an updated background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject. [Updated background paper]
Letter dated 10 January 2011 from Hon WONG Sing-chi regarding the rent allowance under the CSSA Scheme [Paper]
The Administration's response to Hon WONG Sing-chi's letter dated 10 January 2011 on rent allowance under the CSSA Scheme [Paper]
Letter dated 21 January 2011 from Hon WONG Sing-chi regarding further enquiries on rent allowance under the CSSA Scheme [Paper]
The Administration's response to Hon WONG Sing-chi's letter dated 21 January 2011 further enquiries on rent allowance under the CSSA Scheme [Paper]
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|
| 2.3.11
| CQ
| Hon Paul CHAN raised a question on "Marriages Between Mainlanders and Hong Kong Residents". [Hansard "page 80"]
|
|
| 2.3.11
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Kwok-che raised a question on "Social Security Assistance Index of Prices". [Hansard "page 135"]
|
|
| 9.3.11
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Kwok-che raised a question on "Rent Allowance Under CSSA Scheme". [Hansard "page 56"]
|
|
| 30.3.11
| CQ
| Hon Starry LEE raised a question on "Portable CSSA Scheme". [Hansard "page 99"]
|
|
| 30.3.11
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised a question on "Hong Kong People Returning from the Mainland to Settle in Hong Kong". [Hansard "page 115"]
|
|
| 30.3.11
| CQ
| Hon Alan LEONG raised a question on "Statistics on Elderly Receiving CSSA Payments and Old Age Allowance". [Hansard "page 117"]
|
|
| 6.4.11
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Kwok-che raised a question on "Statistics on New Immigrants Receiving Welfare Benefits". [Hansard "page 89"]
|
|
| 13.4.11
| CQ
| Hon Starry LEE raised a question on "Disability Allowance and Old Age Allowance". [Hansard "page 16"]
|
|
| 9.5.11
| WS
| The Panel discussed the Administration's proposals to -
| (a) | enhance the support for elders, persons with disabilities and persons in ill-health under the CSSA Scheme; and
|
| (b) | provide an extra allowance to CSSA recipients, equal to one month of the standard rate CSSA payments; and an extra allowance to OAA and DA recipients, equal to one month of the allowances. [Paper]
|
The Panel also noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the subject. [Background paper]
|
|
| 18.5.11
| CM
| Hon WONG Yung-kan moved a motion on "Alleviating the Impact of Food Price Inflation on the Public" for debate in the Council. The motion was passed. [Hansard "page 213"]
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|
| 8.6.11
| CM
| Hon TAM Yiu-chung moved a motion on "Setting out a Five-year Plan for Elderly Services" for debate in the Council. The motion was passed. [Hansard "page 243"] [Progress report from the Administration]
|
|
| 29.6.11
| CQ
| Hon CHAN Kin-por raised a question on "Measures to Tackle Problems of Unemployment and Job Mismatch". [Hansard "page 100"]
|
|
| 6.7.11
| CQ
| Hon TAM Yiu-chung raised a question on "Social Work Officers Acting as Agents of Applicants for CSSA". [Hansard "page 115"]
|
|
| 2.11.11
| CQ
| Hon CHAN Hak-kan raised a question on "Provision of Old Age Allowance for Eligible Elderly People who Take up
Long-term Residence in Guangdong Province or Fujian Province". [Hansard "page 86"]
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|
| 14.12.11
| CQ
| Dr Hon LAM Tai-fai raised a question on "Public Transport Concessions". [Hansard "page 165"]
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