Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
大家都很清楚，中產家庭經常面對龐大的生活開支，特別是一些年青的雙職中產夫婦，可能需要同時養活6人，除夫婦二人外還要兼顧雙方的父母，亦要供養子女，負擔因而更加沉重。
We all know very well that most middle - class families have to cope with huge living expenses . In particular some young middle - class couples who have double income may have to support six people at the same time because apart from themselves they have to take care of their own parents as well as their children and this will increase their already heavy burden
於是，很多本來有一定經濟能力的中產家庭看似生活無憂，但其實每月都要耗盡家庭入息，成為另類的"月光族"。
Hence although many middle - class families seem to be financially better off and leading a carefree life they actually belong to the moonlight clan that live from paycheck to paycheck
《條例草案》的內容主要是落實本年度財政預算案的建議，一次性寬減75%薪俸稅、個人入息課稅和利得稅，每宗個案的寬免上限為2萬元。
The Bill mainly seeks to give effect to the proposals announced in the Budget this year to provide one - off tax concessions by reducing salaries tax tax under personal assessment and profits tax by 75 % subject to a ceiling of 20,000 per case
事實上，薪俸稅減免始終是至今為止最能直接協助中產家庭的措施，但在年青中產家庭上有高堂、下有子女，各項生活開支龐大的情況下，單靠一年一度的一次性薪俸稅減免措施，又是否足以紓緩他們的苦況呢？
As a matter of fact concessions in salaries tax are after all the most effective measure so far to provide direct assistance to middle - class families but given that young middle - class couples have to take care of their dependant parents as well as their children and cope with huge living expenses are the annual one - off concessions in salaries tax enough to provide relief to their hardship?
其中一項我曾提及的措施是推出租樓免稅額，另一項建議是中產家庭經常提及的聘請家庭傭工免稅額。
One of the measures I proposed is the introduction of a tax allowance for renting private accommodation and another proposal put forth is the provision of a tax allowance for hiring domestic helpers which is very common among middle - class families
須知道全港有超過一半家庭屬雙職家庭，大部分中產家庭並非與父母同住，而且需要照顧子女，因而大多需要聘請家庭傭工協助照顧父母或子女。
We have to bear in mind that over half of the families in Hong Kong are double - income families most middle - class people do not live with their parents and as they need to take care of their children they have to hire domestic helpers to help them look after their parents or children
在社區託管服務不足的情況下，聘請外傭及家務助理已變成大部分中產家庭的必要開支。
As community child care services are inadequate in Hong Kong it has become necessary for most middle - class families to hire foreign domestic helpers
另一種情況是有年青中產人士基於經濟負擔 方面的考慮，因生育孩子會帶來重大負擔而延遲生育計劃，甚至決定不生育孩子，以免招致額外開支。
Another situation is that due to economic considerations some young middle class have decided to defer their childbearing plan as childbearing will impose a heavy financial burden on them and in order to avoid additional costs some of them have decided not to have child
事實上，生兒育女的經濟負擔並不僅限於聘請家傭，另一項最常困擾父母的是教育開支，因為學費、書簿費、興趣班，在在牽涉金錢，各項費用相加之下，單是子女教育開支已令不少年青中產夫婦對生育卻步。
In fact the expenses for childbearing do not limit to those for hiring domestic helpers and education expenses pose another major problem for many parents because all sorts of fees like tuition fees the costs of textbooks and fees for interest classes are involved . The expenses incurred can be so substantial that many young middle - class couples are actually discouraged from having children
在欠缺支援的情況下，有年青中產夫婦只能期望在日後經濟能力進一步改善時才考慮生育。
As there is a lack of support some young middle - class couples can only defer their childbearing plan until a later time hoping that there will be further improvements in their financial capability then
但是，本港人口老齡化的問題持續加劇，我們是否希望看到本地社會的整體生育年齡一直延後，甚至越來越少人願意生育呢？
However the problem of ageing population is deteriorating in Hong Kong and do we wish to see a trend of delayed childbearing in the local community with more and more people unwilling to bear even one child?
就剛剛投身社會的年青人而言，由於他們收入不高，加上可能已享有供養父母免稅額，以致所須繳交的稅款本來已不算多。
Young people who have just joined the workforce may not have to pay too much tax since it is not likely that they are earning a high salary or they may claim allowance in respect of their dependant parents
正如我剛才所說，政府的"派糖"紓困措施效用非常短暫，只可收暫時解困之效。
As I mentioned just now relief measures introduced by the Government to hand out candies can only bring about short - term effects and provide temporary relief
我要再說一遍，我支持《條例草案》，但這並不表示我是開心的支持，而是一肚子氣的支持，不吐不快。
I reiterate that I support this Bill but not with delight but with great grievances which I must get off my chest
有經濟分析師及專家特別指出，基本上已經可以確認在未來一段時間，本港的整體經濟形勢向下。
Some economic analysts and experts highlighted that it could basically be confirmed that in the coming period of time the overall economic situation in Hong Kong would show a downward trend
《條例草案》的主要內容，包括將2018-2019課稅年度薪俸稅、利得稅及個人入息課稅的稅務寬免百分比，由原本的75%提升至100%，而每宗個案的上限則仍然維持在2萬元。
The main content of the Bill include increasing the percentage for tax reduction of salaries tax profits tax and tax under personal assessment from the present 75 % to 100 % for the year of assessment 2018 - 2019 while retaining the ceiling of 20,000 per case
他們連保安員儲物櫃內的私人物品亦不放過，家人的照片及上班的制服均無一幸免......
The radicals did not even spare the security staffs personal belongings being kept in the lockers ruining their family photos and uniforms
須知道， 不少長者、病人、傷殘人士甚至推着嬰兒車的家長也要靠升降機進入港鐵站。
It should be noted that many elderly persons patients people with disabilities and even parents with strollers have to rely on the lifts to get to the MTR stations
為何每次也落後於形勢？
Why did it always lag behind the prevailing situation?
究竟出了甚麼問題呢？
What has actually gone wrong?
人人也問究竟政府何在？
Everyone asks where on earth the Government is
我想問政府，以往每當有大型傳染病、特大交通事故或颱風襲港等，政府也會啟動特大或緊急事故應變機制，由最關鍵、最重要的數個政府部門決策者集合在同一地方監察最新情況，繼而作出最快、最準確和最好的決定。
I wish to ask the Government the following question . In the past whenever there was an outbreak of a major infectious disease a severe traffic accident or the onslaught of a typhoon the Government would activate an emergency response mechanism for major incidents or emergencies . The decision makers from the several most crucial and important government departments would gather at the same place to monitor the latest situation and then make the fastest most accurate and best decisions
為何每次也反應緩慢，而每個決定也落後於形勢？
Why was it always slow in response with every decision lagging behind the prevailing situation?
回顧過去一個月，即區議會選舉提名期於10月17日結束後，各區都有參選人的辦事處被塗污外牆、惡意毀壞、甚至縱火。
Looking back at the past month since the closing date for nomination of candidates in the DC Election on 17 October the exterior walls of offices of candidates in various districts have been defaced the offices vandalized or even set on fire
這還是公平選舉嗎？
How can that be regarded as a fair election?
有競選團隊和一些具豐富經驗的義工告訴我，今年的選舉工程是歷年最艱難、最辛苦的。
Some members of election campaign teams and experienced volunteers told me that the election campaigns this year are the toughest and most arduous ever
還有一些地區幹事和區議員向我訴苦，他們很擔心在街站接觸市民時被一些不同政見的人士滋擾。
Some district officers and DC members complained to me that they were worried about harassment by people with different political views when they reached out to members of the public at street booths
他們不是擔心自己，而是擔心危及助選人、助理及義工的安全。
They were not worried about their own safety but that of their canvassing aides assistants and volunteers
這屆區議會選舉我沒有參選，我是助選人，我們幫手打氣、拉票，也有人來阻撓。
I have not stood for this DC Election but I am a canvassing aide cheering candidates and canvassing votes but I have nonetheless been obstructed
除了競選工程的部署受影響，選舉物資和經費也是一個問題。
Not only the planning of election campaigns has been disrupted there are also problems concerning electioneering materials and funding
首先我想指出，剛才數位反對派議員指責某一個政黨，說他們很早已放風，想選舉改期或延期，因為怕輸。
Let me first point out that some opposition Members have condemned a political party for indicating in advance its wish to reschedule or postpone the Election due to worries of losing
在4月社會風平浪靜時，政府7隻吉祥物同時在同日約7時同步在網上專頁換新照片，變成一個"聯盟"，為甚麼？
In April when society was still peaceful and calm the Government changed the online photos of seven mascots on the same day at around 7 oclock to form a league . Why did it do so?
主席，我們今天討論《2019年選舉法例條例草案》。
President we are discussing the Electoral Legislation Bill 2019 the Bill today
過去，我們有申報及投訴機制處理選舉廣告的問題，而《選舉條例》亦清楚定義，如果我們的行為是為了"促使或阻礙一名或多於一名候選人在選舉中當選而發布"，均屬選舉廣告。
In the past we dealt with problems with election advertisements under the declaration and complaint mechanisms while the Elections Ordinance clearly defined election advertisement as any of our action taken for the purpose of promoting or prejudicing the election of a candidate or candidates at the election
當然，大家亦可從另一角度，說這樣可以吸引市民留意某名候選人，但其實兩者均可能構成"促使或阻礙一名或多於一名候選人在選舉中當選而發布"，亦即是選舉廣告。
Of course viewed from another perspective the photos might have also drawn public attention to certain candidates . Anyway in either case the photos can also be regarded as election advertisements published for the purpose of promoting or prejudicing the election of a candidate or candidates at the election
事實上，當局看得到亦知道有這樣的需要，但直至現在仍沒有作出相應的修訂。
In fact the authorities have noticed and are aware of such needs but have yet to make consequential amendments
《條例草案》的其中一項修訂，是將行政長官選舉中提交選舉申報書的期限由30天延長至60天，與立法會選舉看齊。
The Bill proposes among other things to extend the deadline for submitting election returns for the Chief Executive election from 30 days to 60 days in order to align with that for the Legislative Council election
我認為當中的原因，當然是當局知道行政長官選舉牽涉龐大的選舉開支。
In my view the substantial election expenses involved in the Chief Executive election is certainly the reason for the authorities to make the proposal
我相信大部分市民不介意排隊投票。
I believe that the majority of voters would not mind queuing to vote
大體上，我認為這些技術性修訂均是為了使選舉規例能夠與時並進，或不致太過落後於社會實況，從而保持各層級選舉的公正性。
On the whole I think that these technical amendments seek to enable election regulations to keep pace with the times or to prevent electoral regulations from being lagging too far behind the actual situation thereby ensuring fairness in elections at all levels
如要長者、殘疾人士及長期病患者在票站外輪候一兩小時，他們的身體根本負荷不來。
It is beyond the physical ability of the elderly people with disabilities and chronic patients to wait outside polling stations for one to two hours
我認為當局要認真思考如何幫助這批人士，以真正維持選舉的公正性。
In my opinion the authorities should seriously consider helping these people in order to truly uphold fairness in elections
舉一個很具體的例子。
Let me cite a specific example
面對這些改變，我認為當局應以更進取的態度檢視現時相關法例和指引，確保未來每一場選舉都能公平、公正和公開地舉行。
In view of these changes I think it is necessary for the authorities to be more proactive in reviewing the existing relevant laws and guidance to ensure that all elections can be conducted in a just fair and open manner
我想所有議會同事不論來自哪個派別也同意，選舉要公平、公正、公開地進行，這是非常重要的，當中尤以公正為甚。
I think all Members irrespective of their political affiliations agree that it is extremely important for elections to be conducted in a just fair and open manner . Among these qualities fairness is the most important
雖然部分人對於政府派發口罩的質素有評語，但是，他們對於網上的登記及派發的速度是讚賞的。
Even though some people criticize the quality of the masks provided by the Government they show appreciation to the speed of the online registration as well as the delivery processes
因此，我也很希望政府在"派錢"方面也可以參考這個方法。
For that reason I hope the Government will make reference to that in the cash handout exercise
另外，防疫抗疫基金又有很多不同的登記，已經有部分人在系統內有登記的紀錄，那些人又能否快一點派發呢？
Besides there are many people who have already registered for the Anti - epidemic Fund thus the authorities have the record of people who have already registered and can the authorities expedite the handing out of cash to these people?
政府連派口罩也想到方法，"派錢"真的那麼難嗎？
The Government has been able to find a way to source and deliver masks is the delivery of the cash handout really that difficult?
預算案中的確有很多不同的措施和方案，但是，在針對中產方面，其實我覺得幫助的力度十分不足。
There are indeed many measures and packages in the Budget but in my opinion the assistance is inadequate as far as the middle - class people are concerned
我今早到街市買菜時，有朋友問我為何那麼早便來買菜，我回答因為要回立法會繼續討論預算案很多市民仍未知道，以為司長說了便可以等候派發，其實我們現時仍未通過預算案，因為我們花了頗多時間在不同環節討論，因此，我要再解釋今天回來便是要繼續辯論預算案。
Perhaps many people thought that the cash handout was on the way after the announcement by the Secretary . But as a matter of fact the Budget has not been passed because we need to spend a lot of time on discussion in various sessions . For that reason I explained to them again that I would need to return to the Legislative Council to continue the Budget debate
今年財政預算案以"撐企業、保就業、振經濟、紓民困"為重點，當中，財政司司長最終提出超過1,200億元的逆周期措施。
This years budget uses supporting enterprises safeguarding jobs stimulating the economy relieving peoples burden as its focal point and the Financial Secretary has proposed counter cyclical measures involving over 120 billion
政府便會解釋因為香港沒有煉油廠，本地車用燃油用進口成品的非原油，所以，油公司之間並無合謀定價等。
The Government always argues that since Hong Kong has no oil refinery plants and various types of auto - fuel are non - crude oil products which are imported into Hong Kong therefore there is no such problem as price fixing among oil companies in Hong Kong and so on
但是，對於一些在水深火熱的基層市民，甚至在防疫抗疫期間甚麼也得不到的朋友，這1萬元是非常重要的應急錢。
Nevertheless to grass - roots people who are in an abyss of suffering or people who have received no help at all during the epidemic outbreak the 10,000 is an important instant relief during this crunch time
此外，通過後又會如何派發呢？
Moreover there is the question of how the money will be handed out to the public after the Budget is passed?
對於長者來說，如果他到一些非牟利機構看中醫，他們支付120元可以得到兩天藥，1,000元對他們來說是很多。
If elderly people are seeking traditional Chinese medical consultations at some non - profit making institutions they will be able to obtain 2 - day medications after paying 120 . Thus the 1,000 means a lot to them
因為他們生意難做，酒樓食肆希望趁着母親節做生意，抗疫工作似乎得到紓緩的情況下，想做生意卻也不能。
Even though the situation is easing off due to the anti - epidemic efforts they are unable to do more business
所以，我希望局長日後，不用我們每次都在預算案提出這個卑微的要求，希望他們再回去檢視，長者醫療的支援。
They say that they respect elderly people but their actions reflect that they have neglected elderly people . Therefore I hope that the Secretary will not need our reminder about such a humble request in each and every budget debate in the future . I hope that they will review the medical support for elderly people later on
所以，我認為即使不可以即時增加任何新措 施，但最基本的學童牙科保健，我也不明白，此服務只提供至小學六年級，中一至中六呢？
In my opinion even no new measures can be introduced now as far as the most basic school children dental care programme is concerned I do not understand why it is only provided for school children up to Primary Six . How about those ranging from first - formers to sixth - formers in secondary schools?
我希望由司長撥款，醫管局能夠用得其所，為何公營醫院無法挽留人手，甚至大家經常集中討論，尋找及聘請海外醫生？
I hope that the funding allocated to HA can be spent appropriately and effectively . But why public hospitals are unable to retain their staff and why has it not sought to employ overseas doctors as we have discussed all along?
然而，今次新冠肺炎後，我都頗肯定，在海外聘請醫生的難度，比過去多年更高。
However after the COVID - 19 epidemic I am quite sure that the recruitment of overseas doctors will be more difficult than last year
所以，如果今次政府再撥款聘請醫護人手，也要考慮一下提供中醫服務。
Therefore in the course of allocating funds to recruit health care workers this time around I hope the Government will also consider providing traditional Chinese medical service
希望我們的地區經濟或工廠用地上，可以提供多些空間，讓他們嘗試發揮自己的文化創意，讓他們有機會藉此帶動一些新型的營商方法，最重要是向他們提供支援及地點。
I hope that more support will be given to them through our local economy or the use of factory sites so that they can make good use of their cultural and creative abilities with a view to giving impetus to some new forms of business operations in local economy . The most important thing is to provide them with support and venues
所以，希望《2020年撥款條例草案》生效後，政府可以盡快公布派發1萬元的細節，以及繼續支援各階層，包括基層、中產及年輕人。
For that reason I hope that after the enactment of the Bill the Government will announce the details about how the 10,000 will be distributed and to continue its support for all strata in society including the grass - roots the middle - class and young people
但我相信"財爺"草擬今年這份預算案可能會較往年更為困難。
But I believe it was more difficult for the Financial Secretary to draft the Budget this year than last year
在這個非常時間，使用全民"派錢"這個非常方法，我是能夠理解的。
In such extraordinary times I find the extraordinary way of a universal cash handout understandable
我亦想同時指出，正如我剛才提到，政府過去一年推出的多項紓困措施，再加上今次預算案的1,200億元，以及剛於上星期六通過涉及1,375億元的第二輪防疫抗疫基金措施，近半年便動用了庫房中近3,000億元作紓困之用。
At the same time I also want to point out that as I have just mentioned given the numerous relief measures introduced by Government in the past year combined with the 120 billion earmarked in the Budget to this end and the second round measures of AEF involving 137.5 billion which were just passed last Saturday nearly 300 billion out of the treasury has been spent for the purpose of hardship relief in the past half a year
我曾多次在不同場合提到，醫療券的金額自2014年從未調整。
I had repeatedly mentioned on various occasions that the voucher amount has not been adjusted since 2014
可是，今年預算案卻沒有相關措施。
However the Budget this year does not contain similar measures
是否只是一種孝敬長者的福利金呢？
Is it merely a kind of welfare fund to show respect for the elderly?
當局究竟如何衡量醫療券的金額應否調整呢？
How exactly do the authorities gauge whether the voucher amount should be adjusted?
計劃需要完整全面的檢討，而非像當局現時的處事方式般，只就個別服務類別的申領金額作出限制。
The scheme needs a complete and comprehensive review instead of imposing restrictions on the amount of individual service categories as per the Governments existing way of doing things
無論是議會內、外也有人提出大量的建議。
A myriad of suggestions have been made inside and outside the Council
例如，我個人也多次建議增加公私營協作，將輕症狀的病人分流到私家醫院，以騰出病床和服務空間。
For example I myself have repeatedly proposed public - private partnerships to triage patients with mild symptoms and send them to private hospitals so that beds can be vacated and service capacity released
抑或當局認為現時的情況其實仍可接受，專科輪候時間長是必然的，因為香港人口老化，所以情況就是如此。
Or the authorities consider the current situation still acceptable . Waiting time for specialist services is bound to be long given the ageing population in Hong Kong and so be it
這情況充分證實公私醫療系統的人手和服務均出現了問題。
Such a situation bears full testimony to the manpower and service problems in the public and private health care systems
因此，興建屋邨的進度減慢或受到阻延，其實同時影響基層街坊未來的就業機會。
Therefore slowing down or obstructing the progress of housing construction will actually at the same time have a bearing on the future job opportunities for grass - roots residents
其實以往很多人也曾經說過，面對經濟下滑，例如過去的金融海嘯，後勤資訊科技人員也會率先被裁減。
In fact many people used to say that during economic turmoil such as the economic tsunami in the past information technology personnel in the back office would be the first ones to be laid off
但我們看看今次的疫情，情況是相反的，因為不論是銀行、金融、醫療、零售等不同行業均加入資訊科技來應付市場的競爭，例如使用大數據來分析網絡保安及利用雲端運算等。
But regarding the epidemic this time it is the contrary because various trades such as banking commerce health care and retail have all incorporated information technology to deal with market competition such as using big data for network security analysis and utilizing cloud computing
因此，當局必須盡早制訂人才培訓政策，扶持相關行業持續發展。
Therefore the authorities must formulate a policy on talent training expeditiously to support the sustainable development of relevant trades
此外，香港的土地問題不單是住屋問題這麼簡單，亦是窒礙青年創業的障礙之一。
Moreover the land problem of Hong Kong is not simply a housing problem but also one of the obstacles impeding entrepreneurialism among young people
很多身懷大志、很想大展拳腳的青年人也是摸着石頭過河。
Many aspiring young people who are eager to give full play to their strengths learn their ropes step by step
因此，除了定期的墟市市集可以讓他們小試牛刀外，更重要的是善用現時閒置的校舍、舊式公廈等，將它們改裝成為工作室、小型的展覽場地等，為有意創業的青年提供硬件支援，協助他們減低創業成本。
Therefore apart from organizing regular bazaars and markets for them to try their hand at start - ups it is more crucial to make good use of the existing vacant school campuses old factories buildings etc which can be converted into workshops small exhibition venues etc so as to provide young entrepreneurs with hardware support and help them minimize the start - up cost
不過我相信不少人也會認為，當中最令人關注的一定就是全民派發1萬元了。
Among these measures I believe many people would consider the universal cash handout of 10,000 the most attention drawing
主席，作為審議相關附屬法例小組委員會的主席，對於10多位立法會議員在這一兩天就這項決議案所作的發言，我有必要指正他們的錯處甚至是歪理。
President as the Chairman of the Subcommittee formed to scrutinize the relevant items of subsidiary legislation I must point out the errors or even fallacies in the speeches made in these two days by more than 10 Legislative Council Members on the proposed resolution
所以，這是我要清楚指出的第一點，表明這是延展附屬法例審議期的決議案，並非旨在延展其生效日期，希望他們不要再誤導市民及業界。
This is hence the first point which I wish to make clear and clarify that instead of extending the effective period the proposed resolution actually seeks to extend the period for amending the subsidiary legislation . I hope that Members will stop misleading the people and trade members
希望他們作為立法會議員，看清楚我們現在是在討論和審議些甚麼。
I hope that as Members of the Legislative Council they can make an effort to understand clearly the issues that we are discussing and considering now
但是，他們不斷在此訴說不滿，不停將法例說成、抹黑成"惡法"，卻沒有任何一人加入審議附屬法例的小組委員會，嘗試履行立法會議員的責任，修訂他們口中不公平、不合理的法例內容。
However they keep complaining here keep describing and smearing the subsidiary legislation as draconian law but not a single one of them has bothered to join the Subcommittee formed to study the subsidiary legislation and try to fulfil their responsibilities as Legislative Council Members to amend the legislative requirements which they consider unfair and unreasonable
英國是於3月5日出現第一名死者，到了不足一個月的3月23日，死亡人數已達到335人。
The first death case in the United Kingdom was reported on 5 March and in less than one month the number of deaths in the country has already increased to 335 on 23 March
直到今天，專家們仍然找不到這宗本地感染個案的源頭，這個群組包括婆婆的孫女和丈夫都受到感染，我們仍不知道香港是否有很多隱形帶菌者。
Experts have so far still not been able to trace the source of infection of this cluster in which the granddaughter and husband of the old lady have also been infected and we are still not sure whether there are many invisible virus carriers in the community of Hong Kong
我要再提出一點，這是傳染病專家提醒我一定要在今天指出的。
I would like to make one more point and this is also a point which some experts in communicable diseases have asked me to point out here today
我們可以提出修正案，亦可要求政府提出修正案，這就是立法會議員應做的事情。
We can propose amendments or ask the Government to amend the legislation and this is what Legislative Council Members should do
首爾梨泰院夜店爆發集體感染，截至5月19日已有187宗個案，這就是群眾聚集的結果，一如你們不相信限聚令可有助禁止病毒擴散，結果導致四代、五代的感染。
With regard to the outbreak of infection related to the nightclub cluster in Itaewon of Seoul 187 confirmed cases have already been recorded as at 19 May and this is the result of mass gatherings . Just like democratic Members people there do not believe that the imposition of restrictions on social gatherings can effectively curb the spread of the virus which has resulted in quaternary and quinary cases
若要全港市民集中一起同心控制疫情，便要支持將修訂期限延展21天，讓立法工作能精益求精，保障更多市民，也讓我們早前付出的努力不致付諸一炬。
If we wish to unite all the people of Hong Kong in controlling the epidemic together we must support the proposal to extend the scrutiny period by 21 days so that further enhancements can be made to the legislative exercise for the protection of more citizens and our previous efforts will not vanish into thin air
關於黃大仙醫院的服務，當然醫管局一直會檢討它擴建之後的病床需求。
Regarding the services of WTSH HA will certainly constantly review the demand for hospital beds after its expansion
這兩個項目完成後可以額外提供15,000張病床和其他新增的醫療設施。
Upon completion of these two plans an additional 15 000 hospital beds and other additional healthcare facilities will be provided
無論是硬件或裝置方面，均會大大改善急症服務。
Services of the AE department in terms of both hardware or equipment will be greatly improved
關於沙嶺墳場，我簡要描述它的背景。
I would like to first briefly explain the background of the Sandy Ridge Cemetery
隨着人口不斷增加和老化，香港的死亡人數和火化宗數逐漸上升，政府因而需要未雨綢繆，預備更多設施應付香港市民的殯葬需要。
With a growing and ageing population in Hong Kong the numbers of deaths and cremations have been on the increase . In view of this the Government considered it necessary to increase columbarium supply to meet future public needs for funeral facilities
我們得悉附近居民對整個過程，以及骨灰安置所的規模和設計有不同意見，所以，我們會繼續跟當區代表溝通，讓他們多加理解。
It came to our attention that local residents had diverse views on the overall process as well as the columbariums scale and design . Hence we will continue to maintain communication with representatives of local communities in order to gain their understanding
醫管局已於今年4月更新這些專科的有限度註冊醫生招聘條件。
HA has updated the recruitment requirements for doctors with limited registration in these specialties since April this year