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基層家庭或許仍有某些基本福利措施，每年的預算案內亦會加入多項紓困措施以提供幫助，但中產家庭卻最缺乏保障。
While certain relief measures are often included in the Budget delivered each year to assist grass - roots families and to cater for their basic welfare needs middle - class families are the least protected
除了為子女的生活開支煩惱之外，他們亦要為雙親的健康和生活着緊，例如投購醫療保險以為雙親提供良好的醫療保障，又或要為父母退休後的生活籌謀。
In addition to the living expenses of their children they also have to worry about the health and living conditions of their own parents . For example they have to take out medical insurance for their parents so as to ensure that they will be provided with good medical care and there is also a need to make plan for their parents life after retirement
相信很多中產家庭均同意，住屋問題往往令他們最感煩惱。
I think that many middle - class families would agree that housing issue has posed the most troubling livelihood problem for them
可是，在全港房屋單位普遍供應不足的情況下，租金自然越來越貴，"劏房"租金的呎價更勝豪宅，已是人所共知的事實。
However due to the inadequate supply of housing units in Hong Kong housing rents will only go up and it is a well - known fact that the rent per square foot of subdivided units is more expensive than that of luxury flats
因此，中產家庭的情況亦欠佳，因為他們一直在捱貴租。
The situation therefore does not favour middle - class families because they have to bear high rents
其後，政府宣布進一步提高寬免額至100%，扣稅上限則維持在2萬元。
Subsequently the Government announced a measure to further increase the reduction rate to 100 % while retaining the ceiling of 20,000 per case
我一直建議政府考慮設立子女教育免稅額及聘請家庭傭工免稅額，藉以減輕年青中產家庭的經濟負擔之餘，亦增加誘因以鼓勵生育。
I have always urged the Government to consider introducing a child education allowance and a tax allowance for hiring domestic helpers thereby relieving the financial burden of young middle - class families and increasing the incentives for childbearing
政府今年首次接受市民就參與自願醫保計劃的保費申領免稅額，每名受保人的扣稅上限為8,000元，數目不限。
Under a new initiative introduced by the Government this year taxpayers can claim allowance in respect of medical insurance contributions made under the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme VHIS with the annual tax - deductible amount capped at 8,000 per insured person while there is no cap on the number of dependants eligible for tax deduction
因此，這項額外8,000元的免稅額，對年青人來說是有等於無，對吸引他們參與自願醫保並無特別大的效用。
Therefore the introduction of an annual tax - deductible amount of 8,000 means nothing to them and this will not have much effect in attracting them to join VHIS
再加上近期的社會動盪及連串的大型示威活動，對零售、飲食及其他消費相關行業均造成重大影響。
Coupled with the recent social unrest and series of large - scale demonstrations the retail catering and other consumption - related sectors have been severely disrupted
私人消費開支按年下跌，是超過10年以來首次出現的情況，經濟信心低迷及整體投資開支的跌勢加劇。
Private consumption expenditure recorded its first year - on - year decline in more than 10 years economic confidence has sagged and the fall in overall investment expenditure steepened
在收到稅單後，便從口袋拿出錢來繳稅。
Upon receipt of the demand notes taxpayers are obliged to pay tax out of their pockets
經季節性調整後按季比較，實質本地生產總值繼上一季下跌0.5%後，在第三季的跌幅更擴大至3.2%。
On a seasonally adjusted quarter - to - quarter comparison the fall in real GDP widened to 3.2 % in the third quarter from 0.5 % in the preceding quarter
政府指出，數字顯示香港經濟已經步入技術性衰退。
According to the Government the estimates indicated that the Hong Kong economy has entered a technical recession
絕望過後，剩下的是心痛和憤怒。
After despair what remains is the feeling of pain and anger
在座各位議員都很努力，每天跟局長說，請他確保11月24日如期進行區議會選舉，這就是大家現在的共同目標，請停止借故指責某些同事。
Members present have strenuously requested the Secretary to ensure that the DC Election will be held on 24 November as scheduled . That is our common goal and may I ask Members to refrain from making excuses to reprimand some of our colleagues
整個政府一定要一起保證選民在不受任何影響下投票。
The Government as a whole must guarantee that voters can vote without any undue influence
但是，保證選民安全投票只是一個公平選舉的其中一個元素，選舉前的安排及投票後的跟進也是相當重要。
However guaranteeing that voters can vote safely is only one element of a fair election . The arrangement before the Election and the follow - up work are also very important
我特別想說一說，這次區議會選舉前的情況。
In particular I would like to mention what happened before this DC Election
更甚的是，有候選人遇襲、被伏擊，甚至被利刀刺傷，出現這些破壞行為，這些威嚇手段，這些蓄意傷人的手段，試問候選人如何在選舉前展開正常的競選活動？
Worse still some candidates were attacked ambushed or even stabbed with a sharp knife . After the occurrence of such vandalism intimidation and attacks to intentionally cause bodily harm how can candidates conduct their election campaigns normally?
如何可以在免於恐懼下向選民拉票？
How can they solicit votes from voters without fear?
去年這個時候，我參選立法會補選，我到某些地區拉票的時候曾經被滋擾、被推撞、令我無法跟選民接觸，因為居民害怕，擔心我的出現會影響其他市民。
At this time last year I stood for the by - election of the Legislative Council . When I canvassed votes in some districts I was harassed and pushed . I could not have contacts with voters because the residents were afraid and worried that my appearance might affect other members of the public
一個很簡單的例子，以往在選舉前，不同派別的候選人均會到選區內的食肆和商鋪張貼其選舉海報，甚麼派別都可以這樣做。
To give a very simple example candidates of different political party and affiliation could put up posters in restaurants and shops in their districts in the past
我說 的是"蓄意破壞"、"刑事毀壞"，而不是像一些人將犯罪行為美化為"裝修"。
I said vandalize and cause criminal damage but not renovate a term used by those who glamorize those criminal acts
因此，我認為立法會在此時就此議題進行辯論，是合適的。
Thus I think it is appropriate to conduct a debate on this subject in the Legislative Council now
整個政府一定要好好檢討，面對升級的暴力威嚇、面對每天有候選人被滋擾，政府不能再每天回應："繼續留意事態發展"，"應該繼續切切實實地做事"，"繼續希望選舉可以如期公平、公正地進行"。
The whole Government has to seriously review the current situation of escalating violent intimidation and candidates being harassed every day . It cannot keep on responding that we will continue to keep track of the development we shall continue to do practical work and we hope that the Election will be conducted as scheduled in a fair and just manner
政府不停表示會留意，但好像留意不到上述情況，我亦不知道原因為何，其實只要拿着手機隨便撥兩下，便知道網上有很多不公平的事情。
The Government has repeatedly stated that it will keep track of the development but it seems that it is unaware of the above mentioned situation and I do not know what the reasons are . In fact if public officers just use their mobile phones to surf the Internet they will learn about many unfair incidents
此外，我亦看到不少網絡上的文宣，不停地發布誤導選民的資訊。
Furthermore I have also noticed that some online propaganda has disseminated misleading information to voters
這次選舉正面對一浪接一浪的攻擊和惡意破壞，我期望政府也要有升級的應對策略，可惜我看不到。
This Election is now facing wave after wave of attacks and vandalism . I expected some enhanced strategies from the Government to respond to the situation but unfortunately I have not seen any
大家可能已忘記了，"任何仁"說："部門穿越，正信息集結"；清潔龍"阿德"說："一個人嘅力量有限，但只要齊心，香港人就有無限動力"；"大嘥鬼"說："集合咗大家嘅力量，我哋就可以發揮最大能力喇"。
Members may have forgotten . Anyone said I will gather correct information from the whole Department; the Keep Clean Ambassador Ah Tak said Our power is limited as individuals; but together we Hong Kong people will have infinite power; and Big Waster said We will perform best if we join hands
作為立法會議員，不要立場先行，其實選舉一勝一負，兵家常事，只要問心無愧全力以赴，面對一場公平、公正的選舉，沒有甚麼結果是不能承受的。
As Members of the Legislative Council we should not let our stances take precedence over everything else . In fact it is common to win or lose in a contest . If we have acted with a clear conscience and have tried our best we could accept any result provided that the election is fair and just
我是一名立法會議員，同時亦是一名選民，我有自己的家，有自己所屬的選區，我很想選一名做實事，以及真心為街坊服務的區議員。
I am a Member of the Legislative Council and a registered voter too . I have my own family and I belong to a certain election constituency . I would like to elect someone who will do practical work and truly wish to serve the neighbourhood as a DC member
我很希望各位選民能善用你們手上的一票，用心看看候選人有否良心和政績如何，選出一位真真正正為社區做實事的區議員。
I very much hope that voters will make good use of their votes . They should observe carefully whether the candidates are people of integrity and how they performed in the past so that we can elect DC members who will really do practical work for our communities
所以，我們要就選舉廣告作出申報，範圍亦涵蓋至網頁上；現時更有網上申報途徑，方便一眾候選人。
Therefore it is necessary for us to make declaration for election advertisement which also covers online advertisement . Currently online declaration is also available to make it more convenient for candidates
即使現時的確有機制作出跟進，但我想問為何當局不釐定更清晰的法例或指引，令網民不要以身試法，卻影響到候選人得花上更多工夫，負上一些本來不屬他們的責任？
Despite the current mechanism for follow - up I wonder why the authorities would not draw up clearer laws or guidelines to deter netizens from breaking the laws . Had they done so some candidates would not have to make additional efforts to take up responsibilities which should not belong to them would they?
事實上，隨着社會發展及政治氣氛的變化，進行選舉所面對的挑戰和困難均有所不同，我對這一點很清楚。
In fact given the changes in social development and political atmosphere future elections will be confronted with various challenges and difficulties . I am quite sure about this
假如實際情況已有所改變或與預期不同，當局便應更進取一些，主動檢視現有的選舉法例和規則有沒有再作修訂的需要。
If the actual situation has changed or is unexpected the authorities should be more proactive in taking the initiative to review the need to further amend the existing electoral laws and rules
我們經常說，每個人都希望受到公平對待，我們都在爭取公平性。
As we often say it is everyones hope to be treated fairly and fairness is what we have been striving for
要達到這個目標，當局須制訂指引及法例，而非將責任推到各票站主任身上，任由他們作決定。
To achieve this objective the authorities should formulate guidelines and laws instead of shifting the responsibility onto Presiding Officers of various polling stations and allowing them to make decisions on their own
不過，我同時要指出，這次的修訂建議正好反映，當局在完善相關選舉法例上其實真的十分落後於實際情況，而這種情況在剛過去的一場選舉中實在表露無遺，令我在考慮應否支持《條例草案》時出現一絲動搖。
However I also have to point out that these proposed amendments have aptly reflected that the authorities are really lagging far behind the actual situation when it comes to the refinement of the electoral laws and regulations concerned . This shortcoming has been fully exposed at the just - concluded Election momentarily shaking my support for the Bill
最後，我想談談選舉開支計算的問題。
Lastly I would like to talk about election expenses
未來進行的選舉，有機會像剛過去的選舉一樣，在十分熾熱的社會氣氛下進行。
Similar to the just - concluded Election future elections will possibly be held under highly - charged atmosphere
每場選舉都設有選舉開支上限，在剛過去的選舉中，不同派別的候選人應該有類似經歷，就是選舉宣傳品被破壞、海報被撕毀、橫額被割爛，甚至有旗幡被偷。
There is a ceiling on election expenses for every election . During the just - concluded Election candidates of different political affiliations should have similarly suffered damages to their publicity materials such as their posters being torn down banners slashed and even flags stolen
不少候選人以競選期的一半時間用作修補損壞的宣傳品。
Many candidates spent half of their canvassing period fixing the damaged publicity materials
我跟陳振英議員的看法一樣，我真的接受不到勞工及福利局局長表示不能用現有的方法，例如能否讓綜合社會保障援助人士透過現有的戶口來盡快獲得這1萬元呢？
I share Mr CHAN Chun - yings view . I really cannot accept the explanation given by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare that the authorities could not use the existing mechanism to expedite the handing out of the 10,000 that is to deliver the cash handout to existing Comprehensive Social Security Assistance CSSA recipients via their bank accounts
因為預算案公布時是2月，當時疫情已經發生，連同之前的半年的社會事件，令很多中產朋友可能上班、生意大受影響，他們亦有很大的壓力。
The Budget was announced in February after the outbreak of the epidemic coupled with the social event that has been lasting for over six months many middle - class people have already been affected as far as in employment and business . They are also under tremendous pressure
舉例而言，聘請外傭的稅項豁免，又例如部分中產朋友雖然稱為中產，但可能根本沒有能力供樓，而還須繳付很昂貴的租金，那麼可否提供租金免稅呢？
One example is the tax exemption for the employment of foreign domestic helpers . Besides some people are classified as the middle class but they are actually unable to afford property prices therefore they have to pay hefty rents . In that case will the Government provide them with tax deductibles for their rental expenses?
這些方法其實也有向政府反映，但得出來的仍然是用原有的方法。
We have made such proposals to the Government but the Government sticks to the existing policies
政府在預算案中的新意，除了今年派發1萬元成為 焦點外，在幫助中產朋友方面，我看見只是用原有的方法，例如寬減差餉和利得稅等。
As to new ideas in the Budget besides the 10,000 cash handout which has stolen the limelight what we see is that the Government still sticks to the existing policies to help the middle - class people such as rates and profits tax reductions and so on
所以，我認為在預算案以外，有很多措施政府也可以考慮，並不是今天通過預算案後，其他惠民的政策則停下來，甚至應該繼續深度幫助我們，因為大家看到現時香港的情況，而亞洲其他地區，甚至歐美，稍後最少其中一個經濟支柱旅遊業短期內都不會看到有大批旅客來港。
The Government should not stop introducing policies which will benefit the public after the passage of the Budget today . It should continue to explore comprehensive relief measures in the wake of the current situation in Hong Kong and other places in Asia as well as Europe and America . As far as one of the pillar industries which support Hong Kongs economy the tourism industry is concerned it is unlikely to see a mass influx of tourists in the short term
可以在稍為好轉的情況下，疫情稍為緩和，大家心情好了一點，母親節當天，又出現這些社會事件，可見零售業即使想做生意，也要"拉門落閘"......
As the pandemic is easing up the situation is improving and people are in better moods the occurrence of these social events on Mothers Day forced some retail shops to close their doors even though their operators wanted to do some businesses on that day
他們在2月聽到，3月、4月、5月到現在，原來仍然未通過。
They heard the news in February but the Budget has not yet been passed since March April May to now
因此，在我的立場來說，我知道今年司長撰寫這份預算案是非常困難的，因為在公布預算案之前，已經有數輪紓困措施推出，我也在想司長還有甚麼措施可以幫助市民呢？
For that reason as far as my position is concerned I know it is rather difficult for the Secretary to write this years Budget because several rounds of relief measures have been launched prior to the announcement of the Budget . I was also wondering what other measures could be introduced by the Secretary to help the people
除了長者醫療券外，亦要同步為香港推進基層醫療。
Besides the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme it should also promote the primary health care services in Hong Kong
所以，這是一個很卑微的要求。
Therefore this is a very humble request
我希望政府繼續以這種態度做事。
I hope that the Government will maintain this attitude in serving the community
除了中產之外，我特別想針對醫療，因為我認為最重要的是醫療。
Apart from the middle - class people I especially care about medical services because I consider that medical services are of utmost importance . I care about the health of the public
我關心市民健康之餘，相信今次抗疫期間，大家都知道，健康是最為重要，但預算案其中一件令我最不高興的事，過去兩年，每年都為長者醫療券增加1,000元，即本身他們有2,000元，可以增至3,000元。
And I also believe that during the epidemic outbreak everybody knows that health is the most important thing . Yet I feel most unhappy about one thing in this years Budget . That is over the last two years the Government has increased the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme by 1,000 each year
相對之下，政府更加應該針對現時香港社會正面對或將要面對的問題和困難，盡早籌謀，做好準備。
Comparatively the Government should target the problems and difficulties the Hong Kong society is facing or will face and draw up plans as early as possible to get well - prepared
這便是我經常提到資源承擔的重要性。
This is the importance of resource commitment I have oft - mentioned
以我最關注的醫療衞生為例，當中不少範疇的確有存在已久的問題一直未獲處理，而且這些問題並不是單靠增加資源便可解決。
Taking health care which I am most concerned about as an example long - standing problems do exist in many areas which are yet to be tackled . And such problems cannot be solved solely by increasing resources
相信大家也記得，在早兩年的預算案中我又要多謝"財爺"，因為他連續兩年聽到我們的意見，願意將醫療券的金額一次性增加1,000元，令長者在過去兩年間，每年也有3,000元可以使用。
I believe Honourable colleagues also remember that in the budget two years ago―I wish to thank the Financial Secretary again because he had acted on our advice for two consecutive years and agreed to effect a one - off increase of 1,000 in the voucher amount so that elderly persons had 3,000 to use in each of the past two years
我明白這與"財爺"無關，因為這是政策局的政策。
I understand that it has nothing to do with the Financial Secretary because it is a policy under the purview of a Policy Bureau
我相信它的原意絕不是這樣。
I believe this is certainly not its original intention
事實上，自我上任以來，已經要求當局盡快就長者醫療券計劃的成效作出全盤檢討。
As a matter of fact since taking office I have already requested the authorities to expeditiously conduct a comprehensive review on the effectiveness of the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme
在這個艱難時候，香港極需要政府出手救市，避免經濟全面崩塌對市民生計造成更大損害。
Amid such harsh times Hong Kong is in desperate need of the Governments efforts to rescue the market so as to prevent a total meltdown of the economy which will inflict greater harm to peoples livelihood
其實，我認為政府已經多次行動，包括自去年8月起推出4輪涉及超過300億元的紓困措施，而在預算案公布前一星期，政府更加公布了涉及300億元的第一輪防疫抗疫基金措施。
In fact I think the Government has taken actions on several occasions including the four rounds of relief measures introduced since August last year involving over 30 billion . One week before the presentation of the Budget the Government announced the first round measures of AEF that involve 30 billion
所以，當專科人手減少，某程度上便代表了資深醫生的流失，而流失的速度是培訓新醫生未能追上的，就出現我不斷提及醫管局一直無法處理前線人員承受沉重服務壓力及士氣低落的問題。
Therefore the drop in the number of specialists to a certain extent represents wastage of experienced medical practitioners climbing at a speed that the training of new medical practitioners cannot catch up with . This has given rise to HAs lasting failure as I have oft - mentioned to deal with the problems of severe service pressure on frontline staff and their low morale
事實上，公立醫院人手不足已是老掉牙的問題。
In fact manpower shortage in public hospitals has been an age - old problem
但是，政策局有否認真地聆聽這建議，或檢視有關做法？
However has the Policy Bureau heeded such advice seriously or reviewed the relevant practices?
這是政策的問題。
These are policy issues
這正正也是我早前提 到今年預算案特別難寫的原因，就是很多人也需要幫忙，很多界別也需要支援。
It is also the very reason for my earlier remark that this years Budget was especially difficult to draft ie . many people need help and many sectors need support
我們知道現時每一個屋邨其實是一個小社區，屋邨內有一些商鋪為居民提供日常所需，亦創造大量原區的就業機會。
We know that nowadays each housing estate is indeed a small community . There are shops in the housing estates that provide residents with daily necessities and also create a lot of job opportunities within the districts
我認為政府必須善用可用的土地，為小市民、青年人提供創業的平台，包括善用屋邨的公共空間籌辦墟市市集，以便在疫情過後為居民創造少量的原區就業機會，並為青年人提供創業平台。
I opine that the Government must make good use of the available land to provide a start - up platform for ordinary citizens and young people including making good use of public space in housing estates to organize bazaars and markets so as to create some job opportunities within the districts for residents and a start - up platform for young people after the epidemic
我亦想特別談談為青年人搭建就業、創業的機會，因為現時的青年人，特別是應屆畢業生，正面對畢業便失業的情況。
I also want to especially discuss the creation of job and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people as they particularly fresh graduates are now facing unemployment upon graduation
政府之前亦已推出了很多措施。
The Government has previously introduced many measures
香港過去大半年已經歷了社會事件，導致經濟無法在短時間內復元，所以SARS當年的畢業生所面對的困難不如今年畢業生般巨大。
Why? . Hong Kong has experienced social incidents in the past half a year which rendered the economy unable to recover within a short period of time . Thus graduates in the year of SARS did not encounter difficulties as insurmountable as graduates this year
不少青年創業者看準這個商機，善用科技遙距營商。
Many young entrepreneurs have eyed and accurately seized this business opportunity to conduct distance business with good use of technology
他們缺乏租金較相宜的辦公室及初創階段的支援。
They lack office space of reasonable rentals and support in the initial stages of start - ups
政府必須以更創新、突破的思維，扶持整體經濟。
It is imperative that the Government supports the overall economy with more innovative and groundbreaking thinking
我希望政府可以採用新思維協助年輕一代發展，令香港未來更好。
I hope the Government can think out of the box to help the young generation develop and bring about a better tomorrow for Hong Kong
每項法例均清楚寫明其失效日期，究竟他們有否細閱文件？
The expiry date of each item of subsidiary legislation has already been clearly stipulated and have these Members gone through the relevant documents carefully?
連他們最不喜歡的《預防及控制疾病規例》，也在第16項寫明將於2020年6月28日失效，而不是他們所說的6月4日失效。
Even in the one that they dislike the most ie . the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation a provision is included in section 16 to specify that it will expire on 28 June 2020 not on 4 June 2020 as they have suggested
現時政府內有很多附屬法例，都是按先訂立後審議的方式制定。
Many items of subsidiary legislation introduced by the Government into this Council are handled through the negative vetting procedure
病毒無分男女老少、無分黃色還是藍色、無分暴徒或普通市民，每個人都有機會被感染。
The virus knows no gender age colour and cannot tell rioters from ordinary citizens everyone has the chance to get infected
黃大仙醫院重建計劃屬於第二個十年醫院發展計劃當中的一個項目。
The redevelopment of WTSH is one of the projects under the Second Ten - year Hospital Development Plan
截至2021年3月31日，黃大仙醫院的總住院病床數目是531張，在完成第二個十年醫院發展計劃後，黃大仙醫院預計可以增設300張病床。
As at 31 March 2021 there are altogether 531 inpatient beds in WTSH . Upon completion of the Second Ten - year Hospital Development Plan it is estimated that an additional 300 beds will be provided in WTSH
在《九龍中聯網臨床服務計劃》的建議中，已訂定、檢視和確定東華三院黃大仙醫院將繼續作為一間延續護理醫院。
According to the recommendations made in the CSP for the Kowloon Central Cluster it has been set out assessed and confirmed that Tung Wah Group of Hospitals WTSH will continue to serve as an extended care hospital
因此，這3間醫院的急症服務可以滿足黃大仙區對急症服務的需要。
Therefore the AE services of these three hospitals can meet the demand for AE services in the Wong Tai Sin district
當有關地方的場主覺得可以推行墟市活動的時候，政府不同部門會提供協助，將申請程序盡量簡化。
When the relevant venue owners give the green light to holding bazaar activities different government departments will provide support and try to simplify the application procedure
代理主席，有關墟市政策，政府的一貫立場都是對這些由下而上、只是由地區民間組織或一些不同組織提出的墟市建設的建議，持開放態度。
Deputy President regarding the policy on bazaars the Government has always taken the same position that we are open to the bottom - up proposals for setting up bazaars
多謝周議員的補充質詢。
Thanks to Mr CHOW for the supplementary question
隨着一系列優化措施的推出，醫管局招聘非本地培訓醫生的數量有所上升。
With the implementation of a series of enhancement measures the number of non - locally trained doctors recruited by HA has increased
有限度執業註冊計劃現時仍不斷收到非本地培訓醫生的求職申請。
Job applications from non - locally trained doctors are still received under the Scheme
醫管局將會繼續按機制審視申請者的資格和資歷，安排合適的申請者進行面試；對於符合資格和適合聘用的申請者，醫管局將向醫委會提交有限度註冊申請。
As usual HA will assess the qualifications and experience of the applicants in accordance with the mechanism and arrange interviews for suitable candidates . For those who are eligible and considered suitable for appointment HA will submit their limited registration applications to MCHK
就輪候時間而言，現時醫管局轄下不同聯網和不同專科的輪候時間分為幾個類別，即緊急新症、半緊急新症和穩定新症，約三至四成的輪候病人屬於緊急新症和半緊急新症的類別。
In respect of waiting time the waiting time at different clusters and for different specialties under HA is currently divided into several categories namely new urgent cases new semi - urgent cases and new stable cases . About 30 % to 40 % of patients in the queue fall into the categories of new urgent cases and new semi - urgent cases
緊急新症的輪候時間中位數，大部分均少於1星期；至於半緊急新症的輪候時間，大部分均為5個星期或以內。
The median waiting time for new urgent cases is mostly less than one week; while the waiting time of semi - urgent cases is mostly five weeks or less
關於剛才議員提到公私營醫療系統互通或協調的問題，其實政府一直透過不同措施增加公營系統的病人流向私家醫生接受服務，包括公私營協作計劃、長者醫療券的使用、地區康健中心的醫生網絡，以及自願醫保計劃。
Regarding the issue of inter - communication or coordination between the public and private healthcare systems in fact the Government has all along been increasing the flow of patients from the public system to private doctors for treatment through different measures including the Public Private Partnership Programmes the use of Healthcare Vouchers the doctors networks in the District Health Centres and the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme
主席，剛才各位議員的發言表達了不同的看法，但大家的目的都是希望找出一些方案增加公營醫療系統的醫生人手。
President despite the divergent views expressed by Members in their speeches just now they have the same objective of coming up with some proposals to increase the manpower of doctors in the public healthcare system
我們會繼續與各個持份者及相關團體保持緊密溝通，亦歡迎議員提出增加本港醫生人手的方案。
We will continue to communicate closely with various stakeholders and relevant organizations and we also welcome proposals put forward by Members on how to increase the manpower of doctors in Hong Kong
《條例》是保障動物福利的主體法例，主要涉及禁止和懲處殘酷對待動物行為。
The Ordinance is the major piece of legislation on protecting animal welfare . It mainly concerns forbidding and sanctioning cruelty to animals
經過諮詢相關政策局，包括發展局、教育局、環境局、民政事務局、保安局和運輸及房屋局，我就議案及修正案的多項建議作出綜合回覆。
After consulting the relevant Policy Bureaux including the Development Bureau the Education Bureau the Environment Bureau the Security Bureau and the Transport and Housing Bureau I will make a consolidated reply on the proposals put forward in the motion and the amendments