The Government has received more than two million applications for the Caring & Sharing Scheme, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said today.

Speaking at the Legislative Council Chief Executive’s Question Time, Mrs Lam noted a lot of clerical and verification work is needed to handle such a large volume of applications.

She said the Government will not be too strict about the scheme’s application deadline.

The Chief Executive also said the Government will ensure the $4,000 will be given to eligible applicants.

She added the Financial Secretary and relevant departments will study ways to handle cases where people fail to submit applications.