Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
究竟是時機不對，抑或是臨近考試？
Is it because the event was held at an inappropriate time or at a time close to examinations?
我認為，"拉布"一詞是非常正式、妥當的政治名詞。
I think filibuster is a very formal and proper political term
當一個政治人物、議會內部成員要拉倒惡法，扳倒惡賊，而實在別無他法，便應該進行"拉布"。
When a politician or a Member of the Legislative Council has no other way to nullify a draconian law or topple a rogue he or she should engage in filibustering
主席，本來我沒有打算在這一環節發言，但你剛才容許何君堯議員自吹自擂，我卻看不到他的言論與這項辯論有何關係。
Chairman originally I did not intend to speak in this session but as you have allowed Dr Junius HO to sing his own praises earlier I have to point out that his arguments are not relevant to this debate
對於下載不收取任何費用的遊戲來說，這些所謂"課金"便是遊戲開發商的主要收入來源。
For games which could be downloaded for free the so - called in - game purchases become the major income source of game developers
有關報告指出，遊戲開發商為了吸引玩 家"課金"，會在遊戲內以各種推銷形式以作吸引。
As indicated in the relevant report game developers would lure players into making in - game purchases via various promotional tactics in the game
視乎實際的操作情況，有關的虛擬抽獎可能會構成博彩。
Depending on their actual operation these virtual lucky draws may constitute an act of gaming
針對非法網上賭博帶來的問題，平和基金自去年開始優先考慮撥款資助有關預防網上賭博行為的活動。
To address problems related to illegal online gambling since last year the Fund has accorded priority to financing those events which are related to the prevention of online gambling activities
就有關電子遊戲的投訴而言，商務及經濟發展局表示在2016年至2021年5月期間，香港海關共接獲30宗與當中虛擬抽獎功能相關的投訴。
As regard complaints related to video games according to CEDB from 2016 to May 2021 the Customs and Excise Department CED received a total of 30 complaints relating to the virtual lucky draw functions
一般而言，當海關接獲任何涉及不良營商手法的投訴，均會審視每宗投訴的內容，因應個案的情況決定是否需要立案調查，以及在有足夠證據時作出檢控。
In general upon receipt of any complaints involving unfair trade practices CED will review the content of each complaint decide whether initiating investigation in light of the circumstances of the complaint; and make prosecution decision when there is sufficient evidence
至於所謂的"課金"成癮，其實是指遊戲玩家為了在電子遊戲中得到更佳的體驗而過度消費的表現。
As regards the so - called addiction to in - game purchases it in fact means over - spending in games for obtaining better playing experience
就電子遊戲成癮的問題，不同的政府部門、非政府機構、學校及其他機構，均有提供不同類型的服務及項目。
In response to the problems related to the addiction to video games different government departments non - governmental organizations schools and other bodies have been providing various types of services and programmes
當然，最希望的是業界妥善自我規管，尤其是在疫情下越來越多人玩手機遊戲，我們應如何加強社會對這方面的認知、關注，以及我們在學校和不同層面給予相關的支援也很重要。
Of course it is most desirable for the industry to exercise self - regulation properly . In particular an increasing number of people are playing mobile games during the epidemic . Therefore it is very important to figure out how we can raise the communitys awareness and concern over this issue and to provide relevant support in schools and in different aspects
如果有足夠證據，將會由跨部門的不同持份者執法，但我現時沒有相關的數字。
Inter - departmental law enforcement actions by various stakeholders would also be taken if there is sufficient evidence but I do not have the relevant figures at the moment . Nevertheless nowadays addiction to online games is in fact more than just gambling
不過，現時網上遊戲成癮，其實已不止是賭博，我在主體答覆亦提及，這方面已經被視為可能是一種病態，因此，多個部門會一起在不同的層面作審視，看看如何支援已經上癮的朋友，如當中涉及年輕人，正如我剛才所說，我們會在學校加強這方面的支援。
As I have mentioned in my main reply this is already regarded as possibly a pathological behaviour . Therefore various departments would work together to examine on all fronts to see how we can support those who are already addicted to online games . If young people are involved as I have said earlier we would strengthen the support in schools in this regard
當然，最重要的是對年輕人的支援，所以，正如我剛才所說，我們已在平和基金下加強這方面的研究，以了解現時的賭博趨勢。
Certainly the support for young people is of the utmost importance . Therefore as I have said earlier we have strengthened our studies in this aspect under the Fund with a view to understanding the prevailing trend of gambling
教育局方面，我們認為有需要適時加入一些網絡成癮、預防網絡陷阱等課題的活動，在學校內作更多討論，讓年輕人理解當中的禍害，又或者有甚麼求助方法。
Regarding EDB we consider it necessary to introduce some activities on the theme of Internet addiction and guard against Internet traps etc . in a timely manner so as to promote more discussion in schools to enable young people to understand the harmful effects or ways to seek help
為維護國家安全，對危害國家安全的電子訊息，我們必定依法嚴肅處理。
To safeguard national security we will definitely handle in a serious manner and in accordance with the law electronic messages that put national security at risk
就陳克勤議員的質詢，我們經諮詢不同部門包括保安局、食物及衞生局，以及政務司司長辦公室後，現回覆如下： 一 關於議員的質詢所指的個案是否涉及刻意發布虛假資訊以煽動社會對政府的仇視及不滿，特區政府亦注意到社會上 就該個案有相關及其他的指控。
Having consulted various departments including the Security Bureau the Food and Health Bureau and the Chief Secretary for Administrations Office my reply to Mr CHAN Hak - kan is as follows 1 As regards whether the case mentioned in the Members question involves the dissemination of false information with a view to inciting hatred and discontent in society against the Government the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR Government has noted that there are related and other allegations regarding the case in the community
根據《香港國安法》第四十三條及《實施細則》附表4，警方可要求服務商對發布在電子平台上相當可能構成危害國家安全罪行，或相當可能會導致危害國家安全罪行的發生的電子訊息作出禁制行動。
According to Article 43 of the Hong Kong National Security Law HKNSL and Schedule 4 to the Implementation Rules the Police may require a service provider to take disabling actions on electronic messages published on an electronic platform that are likely to constitute an offence endangering national security or are likely to cause the occurrence of an offence endangering national security
有關行動會嚴格按照法律進行。
The relevant operations will be conducted in strict accordance with the law
政府會認真研究其他國家和地區應對假新聞假資訊的經驗和處理方法，為下一步工作提供參考。
The Government will seriously examine the experience and practices of other countries and regions in handling fake news and false information to provide reference for the next step of work
二 醫院管理局的現行政策容許醫管局在慎重考慮個別情況後，就涉及或會損害公眾利益的事宜，衡量如何適當地披露與公眾利益有關的資料。
2 Under its prevailing policy the Hospital Authority HA may after careful consideration of individual cases assess how to disclose information related to the public interest as appropriate on matters that involve or will be injurious to the public interest
所有申請人必須同時通過《法律援助條例》規定的案情及經濟審查，才會獲批法援。
Legal aid will only be granted to applicants who satisfy both the merits test and the means test required under the Legal Aid Ordinance LAO
在進行案情審查 時，法援署會審慎考慮案件的背景，現有證據和適用的法律原則，方決定應否批出法援。
In assessing the merits of an application LAD will carefully consider the background of the case the evidence available and the legal principles applicable to determine whether legal aid should be granted
申請人若成功申請法援，法援署仍會在審訊過程中確保其個案有充分理據；否則，法援署會取消他們的法援資格。
Even if an applicant is successfully granted legal aid LAD will ensure that hisher case has sufficient grounds throughout the proceedings . Otherwise the applicants legal aid will be discharged
根據《法援條例》的規定，若法援申請人的申請被法援署拒絕，申請人可向高等法院司法常務官提出上訴。
Under LAO an applicant for legal aid whose application is refused by LAD may appeal to the Registrar of the High Court
司法常務官的決定為最終的決定，因此法援署須根據法例批出法援。
As the Registrars decision is final LAD must grant legal aid to the applicant in accordance with the law
政務司司長辦公室及法援署現正就現行法援制度下有關司法覆核的法援申請，在行政、分配案件、選取律師等操作細節方面作出檢視，並會盡快就具體建議諮詢法律援助服務局，以及向立法會司法及法律事務委員會匯報。
The Chief Secretary for Administrations Office and LAD are examining the operational details such as administration distribution of cases and selection of lawyers regarding legal aid applications for JR under the existing legal aid system and will as soon as possible consult the Legal Aid Services Council on specific proposals and report to the Legislative Council Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services
虛假信息的流傳，對公眾安全、保安及其他社會議題帶來的影響非常大。
The circulation of false information has a great impact on public safety security and other social issues
當然，我知道有最後權力，便有最後責任，但問題是我們說的是消防安全。
Certainly I understand that if the Government is given this ultimate power it will also have to bear the ultimate responsibility but fire safety is what we are concerned about
我可以不讀出，但有權讀出，對嗎？
I may not read them out but I have the right to do so right?
主席，我剛才問特首，由於她是一位資深的政府官員，看過以往多位律政司司長怎樣做事，應該明白何謂利益衝突，或觀感上會產生利益衝突，因而明白甚麼事應該避嫌和如何處理最為妥善。
President just now I put those questions to the Chief Executive because I believe she understands the meaning of conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest given that she is a veteran government official who has seen how the previous Secretaries for Justice performed their duties . She should know on what occasions one should avoid arousing suspicion and what the best practices are
主席，政府和建制派的同事不斷唸經般說"黑暴"、暴徒等，但最近的民意調查顯示，雖然疫情在社會已較為穩定，市民仍然給予警隊歷史上最低分，近一半市民更給予警隊零分。
President while the Government and our pro - establishment colleagues keep mumbling black brutality rioters etc the Police still got a historic low rating in a recent opinion poll amid subsiding epidemic in society . Almost half of the members of the public gave the Police a zero score
如何相信警隊或政府對市民是公道的呢？
How could they believe that the Police or the Government is treating the public fairly?
香港在過去兩年經歷風風雨雨，的確需要思考如何重新出發，走出困局。
After experiencing various disturbances over the past two years Hong Kong indeed has to think about how to get out of the impasse with renewed perseverance
在疫情未止的當下，施政報告以大量篇幅講述香港長遠的發展規劃，卻未有為市民眼前的困難提供良策，令人失望。
At this time when the epidemic is yet to end the Policy Address has devoted a lot of coverage to talk about Hong Kongs long - term development plan but has not provided effective measures to ease the present hardships of the public . This is disappointing
鄭泳舜議員的修正案與我的原議案的方向可以說是一致的，所以，我支持鄭泳舜議員的修正案。
Mr Vincent CHENGs amendment shares the same direction of my original motion hence I support Mr Vincent CHENGs amendment
與此同時，我亦留意到社會上有一些輿論批評失業貸款措施，指失業貸款不如直接提供失業援助金，正如在今天的辯論，就有不同黨派提出失業援助金的建議。
At the same time I notice that there are criticisms in the society about the unemployment loan saying that unemployment loan is not as good as providing unemployment assistance directly . In todays debate various parties and groupings have also proposed an unemployment assistance
當然，我支持設立失業援助金，但政府管理公共財政的政策未有重大調整前，我相信失業貸款是現實可行的方案。
Of course I support the establishment of an unemployment assistance but until a major adjustment is made to the Governments policy on the management of public finances I believe the unemployment loan is a practical and feasible option
當然，若政府官員在稍後的辯論回應時承諾150億元失業貸款承擔額會持續承擔，以便讓貸款計劃不會中斷，這樣可說是"一天光晒"，但我相信事情並不會如此樂觀，制訂一個可持續的失業貸款政策仍然是我們必須面對的問題。
Certainly if government officials will give an undertaking in their response later in the debate that the commitment of 15 billion for the unemployment loan will continue so that the scheme will not be interrupted then everything will be just fine . But I believe things will not be so rosy and the formulation of a sustainable policy on unemployment loan is still an issue we must face
失業貸款計劃另一個問題是申請個案堆積，令申請人遲遲未能得到貸款。
Another problem of the unemployment loan scheme is the backlog of applications which causes delays to loan disbursement to applicants
我曾考慮應否更換辯論題目，但最後我仍決定維持"失業貸款政策"的辯論，原因是司長的失業貸款計劃只是為期6個月的措施，並沒有一個持之以恆的政策，支援失業僱員。
I have pondered whether to change the subject of debate but eventually I decided to go on with the debate on Policy on unemployment loan because the unemployment loan scheme proposed by the Secretary will last only six months . There is no sustained policy to support the unemployed
謝議員在主體質詢提到有會計界人士預測，政府如不加推紓困措施，本港經濟恐進一步下行，破產、清盤個案本年8月將達至高峰。
As mentioned by Mr TSE in the main question some members of the accounting sector have predicted that if the Government does not implement additional relief measures the economy of Hong Kong may fall further with bankruptcy and winding up cases reaching a peak in August this year
我近日接獲受影響的機電業工程商戶的意見信，他們希望政府聆聽他們的意見，提供更多支援補助，協助他們搬遷。
Recently I received a letter of opinion from affected tenants engaging in the electrical and mechanical engineering business . They hope that the Government can pay heed to their views and provide more support or subsidies so as to assist them with their relocation
局長剛才提及，房委會理解個別租戶或有不同的需要，因而希望獲得更多協助，而由於涉及公帑的運用，房委會須審慎處理。
According to the Secretary just now HA appreciates that individual tenants may have different needs and may therefore wish to be provided with more assistance adding that as the use of public money is involved HA needs to be prudent in handling the matter
請問局長政府會否再調高補償款額呢？
May I ask the Secretary whether the Government will further increase the compensation amount?
如房委會有財政困難，政府會否額外提供如"保就業"計劃或建造業防疫抗疫基金，支援受遷拆影響的人士呢？
If HA faces financial difficulties will the Government launch additional schemes that are comparable to the Employment Support Scheme or the Construction Industry Anti - epidemic Fund so as to assist those affected by the demolition plan?
主席，就這次修例風波，我的立場一直很明確。
President my position on the disturbances arising from the proposed legislative amendments has been very clear
示威者的物資中有大量防毒面罩、易燃物品，甚至是弓箭等，究竟從何得來？
Among the resources of the protesters are huge quantities of gas masks inflammable goods and even bow and arrow sets
最近，美國傳媒盤點年度最大假新聞，總統特朗普是假新聞的"大戶"，經常批評他的民主黨輸出了不少假新聞。
Recently the United States media took stock of the biggest fake news of the year . President TRUMP has been the major target of fake news; the Democratic Party his usual critic has circulated a lot of fake news
此外，主席，我要求成立COI的另一個重要原因，就是"公信力"3個字，相信這亦是市民及非建制派大力爭取成立COI的原因。
Furthermore President another important reason for me to request the establishment of a COI is its credibility . I believe that it is also the reason for the public and the non - establishment camp to strive vigorously for the establishment of a COI
回顧沙中綫獨立調查委員會的會議情況，我至今未曾聽過出現對罵或動手的情況。
During the meetings of the independent COI into the SCL project back then I had never heard of any quarrel or fight between members
沙中綫事件中期報告發表後，我個人並不完全認同法官的中期結論，但我尊重該獨立調查委員會的公信力。
When the Interim Report of the COI into the SCL project was released I personally did not concur with all of the interim conclusions of the judge who chaired the COI but I respected the independent COI for its credibility
隨着事態發展，有待調查的事情越來越多。
As more events unfolded the number of incidents pending investigation kept increasing
自6月12日出現首次大型衝突以來，我已要求政府成立由法官主導的獨立調查委員會徹查事件。
Since the first large - scale confrontation broke out on 12 June I have been urging the Government to set up an independent judge - led Commission of Inquiry COI to investigate the incidents
有人言之鑿鑿聲稱有外部勢力參與示威，我認為COI必須調查這個指控，如有證據便應公開。
Some people have categorically alleged foreign involvement in the protests . In my view it is necessary to look into this allegation and make public all evidence as available
我只是想幫助特首。
I just want to help the Chief Executive
我根據他的資料也作了評論，其後遭特首點名反駁，但是她應該沒有收聽整個節目，不知道我是引述他人的話，所以這就是道聽塗說的結果。
Based on his information I made some comments too . Subsequently I was refuted by the Chief Executive citing my name but presumably she had not listened to the entire programme and thus did not know that I was merely quoting another persons words . Therefore this is the result of anecdotal hearsay
其實，關鍵是執業會計師簽發證明。
In fact the key is the issuance of a certificate by a certified public accountant practising CPA
現在當局說，最容易、最簡單的做法，就是強積金紀錄這點我也同意但是對於因為種種原因而沒有供強積金的65歲以上僱員，有數個行業可以由執業會計 師簽名證明。
Now it is said that the easiest and simplest way is to base on MPF records―a point to which I agree too―but CPAs can issue certificates for those employees in several sectors who are aged over 65 but do not make MPF contributions for various reasons
這個"大頭佛"是房委會自己弄出來的，不可以推說是業主的責任便試圖"甩身"。
This mess is of HAs own making and it must not try to get away by putting forth the excuse that the responsibility rests with property owners
香港鐵路有限公司於8月中發表調查報告，指該等事件與信號系統運作及安全無關。
The investigation report released by the MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL in mid - August indicated that such incidents were unrelated to the operation and safety of the signalling system
由於局長說在2019年，65歲以上人口有132萬人，政府的有關開支是13億元。
According to the Secretary there were 1.32 million elderly aged 65 or above in 2019 and the related expenditure of the Government was 1.3 billion
我想局長書面答覆，該60億元如何計算得出？
May I ask the Secretary to provide a written reply on how that 6 billion was arrived at?
因為我覺得相當有問題......
Because I find it rather problematic
此外，為更準確評估修訂建議對持份者營商環境的影響，我們已在2016年9月至2017年3月，進行營商環境影響評估研究。
Moreover to more accurately assess the business impact of the proposals on stakeholders a Business Impact Assessment BIA was conducted from September 2016 to March 2017
結果顯示，大部分受訪的持份者均認為修訂建議會令行業受惠。
The results indicated that the majority of stakeholders consider the proposals beneficial to the industry
我們已經把建議的條文詳列於《條例草案》中。
The proposed provisions are set out in the Bill
現在請讓我扼要介紹有關內容。
I will now give a brief account on the relevant content
《建造業工人註冊條例》所訂相關指定工種分項下的註冊熟練或半熟練技工已具備相關工種技藝，合資格和有能力進行水管工程，所以，我們建議修訂《條例》，在現行持牌水喉匠和水務監督授權的公職人員之外，讓有關註冊工人亦獲指定為進行水管工程的人士。
Skilled workers or semi - skilled workers for relevant designated trade divisions registered under CWRO are in possession of the relevant trade skills and qualified to carry out plumbing works competently . Therefore we propose to amend WWO to in addition to existing licensed plumbers and public officers authorized by WA include such registered workers as persons designated for carrying out plumbing works
其次，在持牌水喉匠的職責方面，按照現時行政規定，所有根據《條例》進行的水管工程許可的申請，須由持牌水喉匠提出，而該名持牌水喉匠亦須證明該許可所涵蓋並已完成的水管工程符合《條例》的規定。
Secondly regarding the responsibilities of licensed plumbers at present it is an administrative requirement that all applications for permission of plumbing works under WWO are to be made by licensed plumbers and the licensed plumber making the application is required to certify that the completed works covered by that permission comply with WWO
同時，我們亦建議在《條例》中加入適當的免責辯護條文，為參與水管工程的人士，提供合理保護。
At the same time we also propose to add an appropriate defence provision to WWO to afford reasonable protection to persons participating in plumbing works
另外，我們建議向水務監督賦權，除供人居住的處所或部分處所外，讓其在無需取得同意或手令的情況下，進入正在進行水管工程的處所，以確定工程是否由獲指定進行水管工程的人士進行。
In addition we propose to empower WA to enter premises except premises or part of the premises that is used for human habitation without consent or warrant where plumbing works are being carried out for the purpose of ascertaining whether the works are being carried out by persons designated for carrying out the plumbing works
我們已於今年1月24日，向立法會發展事務委員會簡介上述的修訂建議，並向立法會提交《條例草案》的計劃，委員對建議並沒有提出反對意見。
We briefed the Legislative Council Panel on Development of the aforementioned proposals on 24 January this year and submitted the plan of introduction of the Bill . Members of the Panel did not raise any objection to the proposals
主席，我們當然希望透過《條例草案》，優先落實食水含鉛超標調查委員會就獲指定進行水管工程的人士和持牌水喉匠職責的建議，令《條例》在這方面更能反映政府政策的原意和切合業界的作業模式。
President it is certainly our wish to prioritize the implementation of the recommendations made by the Commission of Inquiry into Excess Lead found in Drinking Water on persons designated for carrying out plumbing works and the duties of licensed plumbers so as to reflect the policy intent of the Government and cater to the industry practice
縱然《條例》在過去數十年曾經多次修訂，政府已經開展對《條例》的全面性檢討，將會透過修訂條例來配合行業的最新發展。
Whilst various legislative amendments to WWO were made over the past decades the Government has started a holistic review of WWO to revamp the legislation to cater for the latest development of the industry
我謹動議二讀《2017年水務設施條例草案》。
I move the Second Reading of the Waterworks Amendment Bill 2017 the Bill
計及其他來源，2016-2017年度整體私人房屋土地供應估計可供興建約19,780個單位，超出該年度18,000個單位的供應目標約10%。
Combining various sources the overall private housing land supply in 2016 - 2017 is estimated to have a capacity to provide about 19 780 flats exceeding the target of 18 000 flats set for the year by about 10 %
2017-2018年度私人房屋土地供應目標是提供可供興建約18,000個私人住宅單位的土地。
Our private housing land supply target in 2017 - 2018 is to make available land capable of providing about 18 000 private residential flats
我們注意到多位議員對樓市及樓價十分關注，例如柯創盛議員就賣地安排提出意見、葉劉淑儀議員建議透過賣地條款施加限制。
We have noticed that a number of Members are very concerned about the property market and property prices including Mr Wilson OR who put forward views on the land sale arrangements and Mrs Regina IP who proposed to impose restrictions through conditions of land sale
我們會密切留意市場發展，靈活應對市場情況的轉變。
We will closely keep in view the market developments so as to flexibly respond to changing market conditions
善用棕地一直是政府多管齊下土地供應策略的主要方向之一。
Making optimal use of brownfield sites is one of the main directions in the Governments multi - pronged land supply strategy
現正推展的洪水橋、元朗南、古洞北及粉嶺北新發展區項目，已經涵蓋約340公頃棕地。
The developments in the Hung Shui Kiu Yuen Long South Kwu Tung North and Fanling North NDAs currently under way cover about 340 hectares of brownfield sites
《香港2030+》擬議的新界北策略增長區會另外涵蓋約200公頃棕地。
The proposed strategic growth area of New Territories North under Hong Kong 2030 will cover a further 200 hectares of brownfield sites
我們會在適當時候就建議的棕地政策大綱諮詢立法會及公眾。
We will consult the Legislative Council and the public on the proposed brownfield policy framework in due course
接着我想談談樓宇維修的問題。
Next I would like to talk about building repairs and maintenance
財政司司長在今年的財政預算案中宣布預留3億元，讓私人樓宇業主以極優惠的費用，參加由市區重建局負責管理的"招標妥"。
In this years Budget the Financial Secretary announced that 300 million will be earmarked for private property owners to participate in the Smart Tender scheme managed by the Urban Renewal Authority URA at a concessionary rate
政府建議的3億元撥款能大幅降低"招標妥"計劃的費用至1,250元至80,000元。
The 300 million funding proposed by the Government will substantially reduce the fee under the Smart Tender scheme to between 1,250 and 80,000
政府各部門經過多番努力，現時預計各項短中長期土地供應項目可提供超過60萬個住宅單位。
Thanks to the continuous efforts made by various government departments it is estimated that the various short - medium - and long - term land supply initiatives can provide over 600 000 residential flats
政府亦期望計劃能讓樓宇維修市場訂出最佳作業方式，減少圍標集團干擾樓宇維修市場的空間。
The Government also hopes that the scheme can cultivate best practices in undertaking building repairs and maintenance projects and also help crowd out the opportunity for bid - rigging syndicates to interfere with the building repairs and maintenance markets
回顧過去30年，基本工程計劃的開支佔實質本地生產總值的長期平均值大致維持在3.4%。
In retrospect the expenditure on capital works projects has maintained a long - term average of around 3.4 % of the real Gross Domestic Product GDP over the past three decades
在經歷亞洲金融風暴、科網熱爆破及其後的SARS疫情的數年間，該比例長期維持在較低水平，至2005年只略高於2%的水平。
In the several years during the Asian financial turmoil the Dot - Com bubble burst and the subsequent SARS outbreak the percentage stayed at a low level for a long period and was only slightly more than 2 % in 2005
另外，本港的公、私營總工程量對本地生產總值的比例，亦是自2007年至2008年間才逐步從低位回升，而過去20年的平均值約為8%，相比其他鄰近先進經濟體系，例如新加坡的約10%和日本的約11%，本港建造工程投資的比例仍屬較低水平。
Besides the total volume of construction works of both the public and private sectors as a share of GDP which gradually increased from a low level only in 2007 - 2008 has remained at around 8 % on average in the past two decades . Compared with the shares of other neighbouring advanced economies such as around 10 % in Singapore and around 11 % in Japan the share of investment on construction projects is still on a low side
有見及此，發展局已於去年6月成立項目成本管理辦事處，專責推行成本控制，領導和協調各政策局和工務部門控制工程的成本，以及加強項目管理的能力，確保公帑運用得宜。
In view of this last June the Development Bureau established the Project Cost Management Office specially tasked to implement cost management lead and coordinate various bureaux and works departments in managing the costs of public works projects as well as enhance their ability of project management thereby ensuring proper use of public coffers
在今年3月，我們一度經歷史無前例的8個月內全無新工程項目獲批撥款的情況，造成建造量不必要的大起大跌，令到工人"一時飽死，一時餓死"。
In March this year we even saw an unprecedented situation where no new works project had its funding application approved for eight months resulting in the boom - and - burst of construction output which is unnecessary . It has also brought about the situation of workers dying of overwork at one time and starvation at another