Existing Policies

84.     I am very concerned about the impact of high inflation  on the livelihood of our people, especially the grassroots.  To relieve the burden of inflation, a number of recurrent and one-off measures were introduced in last year's Policy Address and this year's Budget.  Many of these measures have been implemented and proved effective.  Examples include a rates waiver for one year since April; an electricity charges subsidy and extra payments of CSSA, OAA and Disability Allowance (DA) since July; and government payment of public housing rent for August and September.  Other measures will take effect in due course.

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