Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
這個計劃賦予由民政事務專員擔任主席的地區管理委員會決策權，處理在地區上部分涉及公共地方管理和環境衞生等問題，繼而加強民政事務處的人手支援，以提高地區行政計劃的成效。
This scheme empowers the District Management Committees chaired by District Officers to tackle some management and environmental hygiene problems of public areas in the districts and then enhance the effectiveness of the District Administration Scheme by increasing manpower support in District Offices DoJ
我認為有關宣傳是多餘的。
I consider such publicity efforts redundant
因此，如果預測溫度與實際溫度相差很大，會令市民不能及時作出準備。
Hence a significant deviation of the projected temperatures from the actual ones will render members of the public unable to make timely preparations
梁振英在2014年施政報告中提出加強民政事務專員的角色，賦權由民政事務專員擔任主席，與區議會統籌不同部門，處理部分涉及公共地方管理及衞生的問題，並已在深水埗和元朗實施先導計劃。
In the Policy Address 2014 LEUNG Chun - ying proposed strengthening the role of District Officers empowering them to coordinate the work of different departments with the District Councils DCs in the capacity of Chairman so as to tackle some management and hygiene problems of public areas . Pilot schemes have also been implemented in Sham Shui Po and Yuen Long
鑒於最近全球有不少地區發生地震，政府在這方面的服務削減開支，恐怕會影響有關服務和地震預測，牽涉到香港人的人身性命安全。
Given the recent occurrence of earthquakes in many parts of the world if the Government reduces the expenditure on services in this respect I am afraid it may affect such services and earthquake forecasts thereby putting the lives and personal safety of people in Hong Kong at risk
現時，不少市民透過所謂"地下天文台"查看其他氣象局的颱風路線預測圖，從而預計"打得成風"的機會。
At present quite a number of people will look up the typhoon tracks forecast by other weather authorities through the so - called underground observatory with a view to predicting the chances of Hong Kong being hit by a typhoon
我記得每當豪雨臨近時，天文台已知悉會有豪雨到港，並發出警報，但似乎其他政府部門和公共交通機構並未有作出足夠的預防措施。
I recall that whenever a heavy downpour was imminent HKO would know that it was approaching Hong Kong and an alarm would then be raised . But it seemed that other government departments and public transport operators had failed to take adequate precautionary measures
現時，已有科學家在智利試用有關系統。
Some scientists in Chile have already implemented the relevant system on a trial basis
對於輻射和地震這兩個大問題的監察和研究，我認為香港天文台似乎有所忽略，我希望不會因此而影響市民的身家性命財產，或令有關預測和紀錄有所遺漏，導致我們不能夠察覺問題，對市民的生命或健康構成嚴重的損害。
I consider HKO has taken lightly the monitoring and studies of two major issues namely radiation and earthquakes . I hope this will not affect the properties and life of the people or lead to omissions of the relevant forecasts and records thus preventing us from noticing the problems which will cause serious damage to the lives or health of the people
接着，我要談論"總目78―知識產權署"。
Next I will talk about Head 78―Intellectual Property Department IPD
如果未來有需要進行更詳盡的諮詢，政府應該增撥資源，讓知識產權署完成修訂《版權條例》的工作。
If there is a need for more detailed consultation the Government should allocate additional resources to enabling IPD to complete its amendment of the Copyright Ordinance
飛行服務隊在本年度的預算較去年修訂後的預算增加了約2億4,000萬元，共增加了44.9%。
The estimated expenditure of GFS has increased by approximately 240 million or 44.9 % over the revised estimate last year
主要是因為購買直升機所需的現金流增加，以及要增設31個職位，應付運作需要。
It is mainly attributable to the increased cash flow requirement for the procurement of helicopters and the creation of 31 additional posts to meet operational needs
大家也知道，飛行服務隊可能是最危險的救人崗位，因為在飛機上工作的難度很高，其責任不單是服務香港，還有一個國際責任。
As Members are also aware GFS is probably the most dangerous post responsible for rescuing operations because the degree of difficulty of working on aircraft is extremely high . Its responsibility is not only serving Hong Kong but also places around the world
我覺得如果他們肯解釋，無論是保安事務委員會或財委會都一定會支持。
If they are willing to come forward to give an explanation I am sure both the Panel on Security and the Finance Committee will support the request
當然，有些服務並未達標，但由於時間關係，我不能夠一一盡錄。
Of course some services are not up to standard . However I cannot list them one by one because time is running out
我猜政府最後都會上訴。
I reckon that the Government will file an appeal in the end
我不期望她會接受我的意見，但最低限度應回覆我她會先徵詢律政司的意見，當時無法給予答覆。
While I did not expect her to take on board my views I hoped she could at least say that she would first seek DoJs advice and could not give a reply at that moment
他們經常被批評使用過度人力及武力檢控基層市民，特別是年老的基層市民。
They have often been criticized for using excessive manpower and force to prosecute grass - roots people especially those aged
去年12月底，有市民在深水埗拍得一名似乎在街頭擺賣的婆婆被食環署職員包圍並搶去禦寒衣物。
Late last December somebody captured a video footage in Sham Shui Po showing that some FEHD officers appeared to be surrounding a hawking granny and snatch the warm clothing from her
雖然食環署徵詢過律政司的意見後表示可以撤銷該張定額罰款通知書，但在過程中，食環署的前線人員已用盡他的權力。
While FEHD agreed to withdraw the fixed penalty notice after seeking DoJs advice the frontline FEHD officer already used all his power in the process
結果發現，問題非常嚴重。
The result finds that the problem is very serious
食環署會派員到各垃圾站進行檢查，包括查看工人數目、工作情況、潔淨程度及設施等。
FEHD will deploy manpower to conduct checks at various refuse collection points to ascertain the number of cleaning workers their work performance the level of cleanliness and also their equipment
食環署的公廁是24小時開放的，而過去清潔工人的當值時間是由早上7時至晚上11時。
FEHDs public toilets are open 24 hours . In the past the duty shifts of cleaning workers began at 7col00 am and ended at 11col00 pm
食環署對此又是否知情呢？
But is FEHD aware of this?
縮短公廁清潔工人的當值時間和減少人手的做法已擴散至其他地區。
At present the shortening of duty hours of cleaning workers in public toilets and manpower reduction have spread to other districts
今年年初，青年新政梁頌恆的前議員助理李東昇和錢家傑以個人名義分別投得維多利亞公園的年宵市場攤位，但他們在年宵開始前兩天收到食環署通知，要取消二人使用攤位的權力，原因是他們的貨品和活動涉及"港獨"的信息，很大機會會危害公眾安全。
Early this year LI Tung - sing and CHIN Ka - kit former Members assistants of Sixtus LEUNG from Youngspiration won the auction in their personal capacity for operating a stall in the Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair . However they were notified by FEHD two days before the fair that their right to operate the stall was repealed on the ground that their products and activities involved the advocacy of Hong Kong independence and stood a very high chance of jeopardizing public safety
主席，我動議講稿附錄1C編號24的修正案，這項修正案是針對"總目25―建築署"，削減大約相當於建築署政府建築物維修工程全年預算開支。
Chairman I move Amendment No . 24 set out in Appendix 1C to the Script which seeks to resolve that Head 25―Architectural Services Department ArchSD be reduced by an amount which is approximately equivalent to ArchSDs annual estimated expenditure on maintenance works of all government buildings
第一，縱容非法佔用官地，涉嫌欺善怕惡，甚至與"鄉黑"勾結。
First of all LandsD has connived at the unlawful occupation of Government land . It is suspected of oppressing the good and fearing the evil and has even colluded with rural forces and triad members
就橫洲事件，地政總署在今個月開始張貼公告，宣布3個月內收地。
With regard to the Wang Chau incident LandsD has started posting notices since earlier this month for the resumption of land in three months
他們在警務人員護送下張貼公告，為村民帶來滋擾。
Nuisance was also caused to villagers when these officers went to post the notices in the target villages under the escort of police officers
我相信在未來3個月，這將會跨越兩屆政府的3個月內，地政總署會繼續無所不用其極，在不知道有沒有利誘，但肯定有威迫的情況下要求村民接受賠償。
I believe LandsD will in the next three months straddling two different terms of the Government keep on resorting to every conceivable means to make villagers accept the compensation proposals offered . Although I am not sure if the carrot would be used tactics will definitely be adopted to use the stick
在10多年前收回華基工業大廈時，地政總署曾利誘工廈業主簽署對自己不利的文件，令業主只能取得極其微薄的賠償，並帶同警務人員封鎖工廈，令業主無法入內取回自己的資產。
During the resumption of Wah Kai Industrial Centre more than 10 years ago some owners were lured by LandsD into signing papers which caused a disadvantage to themselves and they finally could only receive an extremely meagre amount of compensation . Furthermore police officers were called to cordon off the industrial building then making it impossible for owners to enter and get their property back
大家在這數天均可看到有關報道，搖滾音樂那種反建制、反社會的精神，有時更會對政府破口大罵，這會否令其成為政府的眼中釘呢？
Given the anti - establishment and anti - social spirit of rock music sometimes even the Government will come under severe criticism and will this turn the musical live house into a thorn to the Government?
然而，有意見認為當局對這些以工業大廈地契作其他用途如文娛用途的個案，應有較寬鬆的演繹。
There were views however that a more flexible interpretation should be adopted for industrial buildings converted for other uses such as use for Place of Recreation Sports or Culture
地政總署就此答稱工業用途與文娛表演活動截然不同，當違契用途涉及公眾人流進出工業大廈，基於公眾安全考慮，便要按已公布的執管制度適時跟進。
In this connection LandsD replied that the use for industrial operation was utterly different from the use for Place of Recreation Sports or Culture and if the conversion involved pedestrian movement within an industrial building follow - up actions must be taken timely for public safety considerations under the established enforcement and management system
尚有少許時間，讓我回頭交代在剛才編號24的修正案中，為何要削減建築署政府建築物的維修開支。
With a little speaking time left let me go back to Amendment No . 24 and explain why I would like to reduce ArchSDs expenditure on maintenance works of all government buildings
但是，當局一如既往，在提交修正案的截止日期10天後才作出回覆。
However as always replies to my questions were only available 10 days after the deadline for giving notice of amendment
漁護署的官員在立法會研究動物權益相關事宜小組委員會上表示，其他國家也是採用這些稱為"安樂死"的方法來處理流浪動物，他們更說這是尊重貓狗，認為牠們一生也應受尊重，並說由於牠們並不適合在野外環境四處跑，人道毀滅是合適的做法。
AFCD officials have stated in the meeting of the Legislative Councils Subcommittee to Study Issues Relating to Animal Rights that other countries also adopt the euthanasia approach to handle stray animals . They say that the approach shows the respect for dogs and cats and they consider that dogs and cats should be respected throughout their lives . They also say that it is not appropriate for them to wander in the wilderness and therefore euthanasia is an appropriate approach
首先，我想指出這絕對是人本主義，認為人類在地球上是"大晒"的想法。
First of all I wish to point out that this is absolutely human - centred as they consider human being the overlord of everything on planet earth
多年來，不少動物組織一直批評漁護署在評估動物是否適合領養的機制欠缺透明度，例如何謂性情溫純和健康？
Over the years many animal welfare groups have been criticizing the assessment mechanism of AFCD for its lack of transparency in identifying the suitability of rehoming of animals . Such questions include What is the meaning of gentle temperament and healthy?
我記得局長曾在書面答覆指，漁護署有就人道毀滅動物訂立實務指引，供相關職員和獸醫依循。
I remember the Secretary replies in writing that AFCD has developed guidelines on euthanasia of animals for the relevant staff and veterinary officers to follow
對於這15個關注動物的團體，政府表示應該由現時一直合作的10多個團體負責領養，並稱已向這些團體提供資源，但拒絕成立領養動物中心。
As to these 15 concern groups on animal rights and interests the Government says that the rehoming should be entrusted to the dozen groups which have all along been cooperating with the Government . Alleging that these groups have been allocated the necessary resources the Government refuses to set up animal adoption centres
漁護署自2007年開始就"捕捉、絕育、放回"計劃進行諮詢，至今已經10年。
It has been 10 years since AFCD conducted consultation on the TNR scheme
2016-2017年度，這方面的工作預留了150萬元，撥款比過去增加20萬元。
In the 2016 - 2017 fiscal year 1.5 million was earmarked for the work in this area a 200,000 increase over the previous year
但是，我們認為政府始終未能夠向香港市民推廣這項計劃，教育市民接受"捕捉、絕育、放回"較諸於人道毀滅，無論對市民、對社區或動物來說，都是更好的做法。
However we think that the Government fails to promote the scheme to the public and convince them that TNR is a better choice to the public community or animals as compared to euthanasia
我即將的發言，也會針對漁護署署長及整個漁護署在動物政策上不足的問題。
My forthcoming speech will also focus on the Director of AFCD as well as the inadequacies of AFCDs animal policy
儘管"捕捉、絕育、放回"計劃是更適當的管理街坊貓狗的做法，但漁護署現時只有一項為期3年及在兩個小地區實行的試驗計劃，所牽涉的數量實在太少。
Even though the TNR scheme is a more appropriate approach to manage neighbourhood dogs and cats AFCD is only implementing a three - year pilot scheme in two small districts . Too few animals are involved in the scheme
此外，我也想討論有關設立動物警察的問題。
Moreover I also speak on the issue concerning the establishment of animal police
你可以選擇不愛動物，但卻不可以任意殘害牠們，這道界線是相當明確的。
You may choose not to love animals but you may not treat them brutally at will . This bottom line is very clear
就外訪問題，吳克儉被稱為"外訪局長"，也有議員提出削減他的薪金預算開支，我當然十分支持。
Talking about duty visits Eddie NG was called Secretary of duty visit . Some Members have proposed amendments to reduce the estimated expenditure on his emoluments and I will certainly give my strongest support
所以，大家絕對應該支持所有有關削減教育局局長薪酬開支預算的修正案，無論是削減1個月、3個月或1年薪酬的開支預算。
Therefore Members should definitely support all amendments to reduce the estimated expenditure on the emoluments of the Secretary for Education whether it is to reduce his emoluments for one month three months or one year
在這次發言，我會集中 討論削減用於舉辦香港特別行政區成立20周年慶祝活動的預算開支，但我應該已沒有機會就有關勞工處的修正案發言。
In this speech I will focus on discussing the proposal to reduce the estimated expenditure on the celebration of the 20 Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region but probably I will not have time to speak on the amendment regarding the Labour Department
我想再次告訴市民大眾，主席今次只批准了185項修正案，以及60小時的辯論時間。
I would like to tell the general public again the President has only approved 185 amendments and given 60 hours for debates this time around
我知道主席你或李慧琼議員都想節省一些時間，提出投票時間由5分鐘減至1分鐘，這當然是以節省時間為本，但有時有些事情是有因果關係的。
I know that the Chairman or Ms Starry LEE wish to save time by proposing to shorten the division time from five minutes to one minute . The consideration is based on the time factor . However sometimes we must consider the relation between cause and effect―I am not talking about karma
在過去這麼多天的辯論中，老實說，在席人數試過發言議員對主席1對1，大部分時間是10隻手指甚至5隻手指都可數完。
It is just that simple . During the debates in the past few days at times only the Member who spoke and the Chairman were present in the Chamber and most of the times there were fewer than 10 or even fewer than 5 Members present . I wonder if Members were staying in their office
我相信未來亦會有更多議員提出修正案去認真辯論，正如今次亦是一個很好的例子。
I believe that more Members will propose amendments and debate on them seriously in future . We have also set a good example this time
我希望大家投反對票，反對李慧琼議員提出由5分鐘轉為1分鐘的議案。
I hope that Members will vote against Ms Starry LEEs motion which seeks to shorten the duration of the division bell from five minutes to one minute
主席，終於在這一節我可有超過兩次的發言機會，可以提交10項修正案。
Chairman at last I can have more than two chances to speak in this debate session and propose 10 amendments
是否因為HKTV是一間港資公司，不容易引入紅色資本，又不能讓紅色力量操控，所以雖然它的競爭條件顯明最好，本來可以向其發牌，但也硬把3個牌照變為2個牌照，不向其發牌呢？
Did the Administration arbitrarily reduce the number of licences from three to two and withhold the licence that could have been granted to HKTVN simply because it is a Hong Kong - owned company not vulnerable to the invasion of red capitals and the control by red forces?
當時大家亦提出了一些問題：究竟金發局有何存在價值？
Members put forward some questions back then Did FSDC have any value of existence?
大家覺得，它是希望最終可以成為一個類似貿發局的法定機構，統領香港的金融界發展。
We think that it wished to become a statutory organization similar to TDC at the end and could lead the development of the monetary sector in Hong Kong
根據傳媒報道，這些人不申報利益，是因為有部分人士來自中資機構，中國政府不想他們申報利益。
According to media coverage these people do not declare their interests because some of them come from Chinese - funded organizations and the Chinese Government does not want them to declare interests
雖然金發局是一間諮詢機構，但它具有重大影響力，而其成員完全不用申報利益，它一直推行的工作，可能與其本業的利益有很重大的關係，怎能夠令到公眾釋除疑慮，覺得它沒有利益衝突或利益關係呢？
Although FSDC is an advisory body it is highly influential and its members do not need to declare interests at all . Since what it has been doing may be closely related to the interests of the original businesses of its members how can the public allay their concerns about any conflict or affiliation of interests on the part of FSDC?
能否實現呢？
At present FSDC is not sharing equal status with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission as it belongs to a different world and is unable to directly influence government policies
"我忽然覺得金發局好像無形中由一個諮詢的角色，變為一個有實力的組織。
I suddenly feel that FSDC has changed from merely an advisory body to an organization with actual power
主席，蘇錦樑局長剛才作出整體回應。
Chairman Secretary Gregory SO gave an overall response earlier
我準備在 財經事務及庫務局成立稅務政策組，從宏觀的角度整全地審視這些重要的課題，一方面檢視香港與國際稅務規定的接軌，積極研究如何通過包括提升科研開支的扣減等稅務措施，促進支柱、優勢和新興產業的發展"。
I plan to set up a tax policy unit in the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau to comprehensively examine these tax issues from a macro perspective . On the one hand we will seek to align our tax practices with international standards and actively study ways to foster the development of pillar industries industries over which we have advantages and emerging industries through tax measures including enhanced deductions for IT expenditure . From the above we can see that the main reason for setting up this TPU is to provide tax deductions for enterprises
所以，讓我現在替當局說出來，研究後提出最有創意的建議，可能就是再提出銷售稅，從而加重普羅市民的負擔，在市民身上收取更多稅項。
Hence let me speak on behalf of the authorities that the most creative proposal drawn from the result of the study is likely to be the reintroduction of sales tax so as to add to the burden of the general public and receive more tax income from ordinary people
大家可能會想，削減開支後豈不是無須交稅？
People may think Will it be unnecessary for us to pay tax after that amount of expenditure is cut?
我想各位市民今個月也收到政府的報稅表，大家記得報稅，遲報稅是會被罰的。
I think every taxpayer already received the tax return from the Government in this month . Please remember to fill it in as there will be penalty for being late in tax filing
但是，當大家收到這個綠信封的時候，真是百感交集，非常無奈，每年準時報稅、準時交稅給政府，政府卻支薪給一群面目可憎、不理民情的高官，還有一些與民為敵的部門或紀律部隊，我想很多市民也感同身受。
However when we receive this green envelope we really have mixed feelings and feel very helpless as we are on time in our tax filing and tax payment to the Government every year but the Government is paying salaries to a group of detestable high officials who disregard public sentiments and to some departments or disciplinary forces who are standing against the people . I think a lot of citizens also feel the same
我真的很希望建制派議員可以支持這項修正案。
I really hope that pro - establishment Members will support this amendment
在我的願景之中，我希望小朋友能夠愉快成長。
My vision is that our children will grow up happily
所以，我希望盡快能夠與現屆政府討論，是否可以擱置小三TSA/BCA。
Therefore I would discuss with the current Government as soon as possible whether Primary Three TSABCA can be shelved
第一段話來自林鄭月娥的政綱，第二段話來自她在3月28日出席電台節目時的言論。
The first remark is from Carrie LAMs manifesto and the second remark is made when she attended a radio programme on 28 March
所以，我希望"奶粉"、"薯粉"或反對派都支持這項修正案，達致林鄭月娥在政綱提到的目標："在完成相關政策的全面檢討前，擱置於小三推行TSA/BCA，為學生和家長減壓。
Hence I hope that supporters of Carrie LAM and John TSANG as well as the opposition camp will support this amendment so as to achieve the objective mentioned in Carrie LAMs manifesto Before the comprehensive review is completed I shall suspend the Primary Three Territory - wide System Assessment component of the Basic Competency Assessment TSABCA to reduce pressure on students and parents
如果大家通過我的修正案，政府亦尊重議會的決定，當局大有可能擱置下個月的筆試，這樣便皆大歡喜。
If my amendment is passed and the Government respects the decision of this Council the authorities will most probably suspend the written assessment to be held next month to the satisfaction of everyone
他擔任校董的學校決定交由家長自行決定學生應否參加BCA。
The school of which he serves as a member of the school management committee has decided to allow parents to decide on their own whether their children should participate in BCA
他接受《香港01》訪問時表示："校董會認為三年級學生年紀尚幼，即使教育局強調BCA是評估，但學生只會視之為考試而有應付壓力。
At an interview by HK 01 he pointed out that the school management committee opined that as Primary Three students were still very young they would be under immense pressure to participate in BCA an examination in their eyes even though the Education Bureau stressed that BCA was merely an assessment
另一方面，BCA雖可為學校提供學生能力參照水平，唯無須年年做，否則只會是勞民傷財。
On the other hand although BCA could provide schools with reference standards on the competencies of students it was not necessary to conduct an annual assessment which would incur a waste of money and manpower
其實，一些建制派議員、建制派代表或教育團體的代表也認為，在現時情況下，今年不考BCA也不會帶來很大問題。
In fact some pro - establishment Members pro - establishment representatives or representatives of educational groups also believe that under the present circumstances no serious problems will be resulted if BCA is not conducted this year
他根據自己的理論提出這種意見，但很多人卻不認同。
This is his opinion based on his own theories but many people do not agree
第一，工程出現重大錯誤，沒有人問責；第二，縱容顧問公司；第三，工程超支嚴重，市民結帳；以及第四，工業意外頻頻發生，政府及承建商均草菅人命。
The first sin is the reluctance to accept responsibility for the major construction blunders; the second is conniving at the wrongdoings of the consultants; the third is the serious cost overrun requiring the public to foot the bill; and the fourth is the frequent occurrence of industrial accidents attributable to the Governments and contractors complete disregard for human lives
總工程師的職責包括：領導及指導下屬，就所有與港珠澳大橋有關的本地道路基建計劃，提供有關合約方面的意見，以及就合約進行技術審核事宜，並且全權負責監控香港接線工程計劃的範圍、造價和時間表。
Meanwhile the duties and responsibilities of Chief EngineerHKLR include leading and directing hisher subordinates to provide contract advisory services and carry out technical audits on the contracts of all the HZMB related local highway infrastructure projects . HeShe also has to assume overall responsibility for the control of project scope cost and programme for the HKLR project
同一群官員竟然容許在填海工程出錯的承建商即中國港灣工程有限責任公司進一步獲得香港口岸上蓋部分工程近100億元的合約，為何政府官員可以讓一間出現重大錯誤的公司繼續獲得數以十億元計的工程合約？
To our surprise these officials have awarded the China Harbour Engineering Company Limited the company behind the reclamation works blunder another 10 billion contract for parts of the topside construction works at the Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities HKBCF . How can government officials allow the company which had committed such a serious mistake in the previous project to continue to be awarded project contracts worth of billions of dollars?
此外，香港工程管理處的官員除了拒絕為工程錯誤負責外，更縱容顧問公司隱瞞事件。
Besides officials at HKPMO not only refused to accept responsibility for the construction blunders but they also connived at the consultants attempt to cover up their mistakes
試問香港工程管理處如果縱容顧問公司，更連同承建商隱瞞事件，而非第一時間向公眾和議會匯報，那麼其責任是甚麼？
If HKPMO instead of immediately disclosing any wrongdoing of the consultancies to the public and the legislature connives with the consultancies to cover up their wrongdoings how can HKPMO discharge its duties
很多建制派議員以至香港工程管理處的職員都說，超支是因為當年司法覆核，拖延工程開工日期所致。
In the words of many pro - establishment Members and even staff at HKPMO project cost overruns were due to the judicial review which had delayed the commencement of the construction works
但是，事實證明，因為政府官員找了工程質素參差的公司為香港口岸進行填海，令香港口岸飄移，導致填海工程延誤10個月才完成，因此令香港口岸上蓋工程更為倉促，進而令承建商有藉口索價和提高合約價錢，從而導致超支54億元。
However the real fact is the 5.4 billion cost overrun is a result of the engagement of companies with uneven quality to take up the reclamation works causing the drifting of HKBCF and the delay of the completion of the reclamation works for 10 months . Such a delay has resulted in a tighter schedule for the topside development works at HKBCF rendering contractors an opportunity to submit higher bids and request higher contract prices
承建商有恃無恐，這個責任最後政府亦應該要負上。
Ultimately the Government should be held accountable for this
三跑工程涉及的開支是1,415億元，足足是悉尼擴建新跑道開支的5倍。
The construction cost of the three - runway is 141.5 billion which is five times of the cost for a new runway at the Sydney Airport
而三跑投入運作後，如果經濟效益不如理想或面對工程超支問題，政府亦可能要"包底"。
If the economic benefits of the three - runway after its commissioning falls short of expectation or if the project faces cost overrun the Government may need to underwrite the financial shortfall
統籌辦總監其中一位首席助理秘書長的職責是協調機管局、政府各相關政策局/部門和各方的合作，以確保工程的順利進行。
The duties and responsibilities of one of the Principal Assistant Secretaries at AEPCO include coordinating with AA relevant Government Bureaux and departments and stakeholders in taking forward the works smoothly
我認為政府應該要確保工程在符合香港法例、環評、香港人利益為首下進行，而不是任務先行，令到工程順利進行為首要任務。
To me instead of making the smooth progress of the construction works its top priority the Government should ensure that the project is implemented in compliance with the laws of Hong Kong and EIA and in the best interest of the people of Hong Kong
由於時間關係，我再就修正案編號37作出少許交代，是"總目33―土木工程拓展署"。
Because of the time constraint I will only give a brief account of Amendment No . 37