Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
工務工程量在2000年代初維持大約700億元，隨後持續下跌至2008-2009年度的約400億元，造成當時建造業大量失業。
The value remained at about 70 billion in the early 2000s before dropping to about 40 billion in 2008 - 2009 resulting in massive unemployment in the construction industry
我重申，這些比較是以2013年9月的同一價格計算。
I reiterate that these comparisons made are based on the same prices as in September 2013
財政司司長宣布，2017-2018年度新工程項目開支約為868億元，只是基本上滿足業界長遠而穩定的發展所需，並保持香港的整體競爭力，亦沒有偏離特區政府以往在這方面的資源投放水平。
As announced by the Financial Secretary the expenditure on new public works projects in 2017 - 2018 will be about 86.8 billion which merely meets the industry need for long - term stable development and maintains Hong Kongs overall competitiveness . The expenditure has not deviated from the level of resource investment by the Government in the past
但是，以本年度政府計劃提交工務小組委員會的工務工程為例，按預計本年度有43項工務工程項目，涉款合共約1,000億元等候審批，當中包括總額達124億元的基本工程儲備基金整體撥款。
However insofar as public works projects the Government planned to submit to the Public Works Subcommittee are concerned 43 projects involving about 100 billion are pending approval this year including 12.4 billion of block allocations under the Capital Works Reserve Fund CWRF
新工程項目內容廣泛，涉及學校、醫院、交通基建等領域。
The new public works projects cover a wide range of facilities such as schools hospitals and transport infrastructure
至於基本工程儲備基金整體撥款，涉及9,000多項小型工程項目，有8,000多項是正在進行的項目，包括一些修橋和補路等項目。
The block allocations under CWRF involve more than 9 000 projects of minor works in which 8 000 are ongoing projects such as bridges and roads repairs
特區政府根據"優化土地供應策略：維港以外填海及發展岩洞"進行策略性研究，探討在香港島與大嶼山之間的中部水域興建人工島的可行性，包括發展"東大嶼都會"，並在2014年11月26日向工務小組委員會提交撥款申請，以進行相關的研究及工地勘測工程，估計所需費用約為2億3,000萬元，但在上一屆立法會會期未完成處理，當局已預告將於今年第三季再提交工務小組委員會審議。
It will carry out strategic studies based on the Enhancing Land Supply Strategy―Reclamation outside Victoria Harbour and Rock Cavern Development to look into the feasibility of developing artificial islands in the central waters between Hong Kong Island and Lantau Island including the development of the East Lantau Metropolis . The funding application of about 230 million for relevant studies and site investigations was submitted to the Public Works Subcommittee on 26 November 2014 but failed to pass the complete process in the previous term of the Legislative Council . The Administration has given notice that the application will be submitted to the Public Works Subcommittee again for consideration in the third quarter of this year
另一方面，規劃署正在着手《香港2030+：跨越2030年的規劃遠景與 策略》的更新研究，相關的公眾參與活動剛於4月底結束，接下來有待署方考慮所收集到的公眾意見，制訂可行的方案，然後進行技術評估，預計到2018年才可以為更新全港發展策略定稿。
Besides the Planning Department is working on an update study of Hong Kong 2030 Towards a Planning Vision and Strategy Transcending 2030 of which public engagement activities were just completed in late April . Next the Planning Department will formulate feasible proposals taking into account public views collected and conduct technical assessments . It is expected that an updated development strategy will be finalized by 2018
市民的住屋需求又如何得以滿足呢？
How then can the housing needs of the people be satisfied?
主席，一些非建制派議員一方面強烈要求政府各部門提升服務水平，擺出很關注社會民生的姿態，但卻說一套、做一套，對財政預算案提出大量不合情理的修正案。
Chairman some Members of the non - establishment camp on the one hand strongly urge government departments to raise their service levels presenting an attitude of enormous concern for social and livelihood issues while on the other preach one thing but do quite another by moving a large number of CSAs to the Bill
如果這些修正案獲得通過，相關政府部門的運作將陷於停頓以至關閉，相關公務員的支薪亦成問題，更會嚴重影響社會民生項目的落實。
If these CSAs were passed the relevant departments would come to a halt or even close down . Salary payment to civil servants will also become a problem . The implementation of social and livelihood projects will be seriously affected
事實上，一年一度的《撥款條例草案》有時間迫切性，必須在5月中旬或之前通過，否則經立法會通過的臨時撥款決議案所取得的臨時撥款將不敷運用，影響各項公共服務，甚至使政府運作停頓。
As a matter of fact the annual Appropriation Bill is time - critical and must be passed by mid - May otherwise the funds on account sought through the Vote on Account Resolution passed in the Legislative Council will run short affecting various public services or even bringing government operations to a standstill
非建制派議員所動議的各項修正案包含許多有違情理的內容，例如，第4項合併辯論環節的各項議題，涉及本港的種種發展規劃，亦最少牽涉發展局、運輸及房屋局和環境局等3個政策局，以及相關的12個專責部門。
The CSAs moved by Members of the non - establishment camp contain a number of unjustified elements . For instance the fourth joint debate session relates to Hong Kongs development plan involving at least three Policy Bureaux namely the Development Bureau the Transport and Housing Bureau and the Environment Bureau and 12 designated departments
行政長官，我對這個問題真的有點慨嘆。
Chief Executive I truly have a sense of sadness when facing this issue
例如在新蒲崗四美街公共休憩用地地庫及將軍澳第67區政府聯用辦公大樓加設公眾泊車位，並會在合適的"政府、機構或社區設施"及公共休憩用地發展項目中加設公眾泊車位，預計未來5年可提供最少1500個。
For instance the Government plans to provide public car parking spaces beneath the public open space at Sze Mei Street San Po Kong and at the Joint User Government Office Building in Area 67 Tseung Kwan O . It will also provide additional public car parking spaces in suitable Government Institution or Community facilities and public open space projects . At least 1 500 spaces are expected to be provided in the next five years
然而，很多市民反映，上述的選址根本未能惠及繁忙的商貿區，對於選址並不滿意。
However many members of the public are dissatisfied with the above sites as the demands for car parking spaces in busy business areas cannot be met at all
近年由於中環、灣仔及油麻地多個政府公共多層停車場相繼停用及清拆，減少了近3600個車位，政府文件亦提到在2013年至2016年間，短期租約車位亦減少了1200個。
In recent years nearly 3 600 car parking spaces have been reduced owing to the successive closing down and demolition of a number of government multi - storey public car parks in Central Wan Chai and Yau Ma Tei . It was also mentioned in the Governments documents that the number of car parking spaces on short - term tenancy has been reduced by 1 200 between 2013 and 2016
施政報告中只提出增加1500個泊車位，根本連彌補已停用的車位還未夠。
The provision of only 1 500 additional car parking spaces as proposed in the Policy Address is not even enough to make up the car parking spaces which could no longer be used
可惜的是，當局近期公布的多項措施，例如局部發展粉嶺高爾夫球場、腰斬郊野公園邊陲地帶建屋研究等，均是向民粹主義低頭，不但無助長遠解決香港土地問題，而且對香港的體育及國際大都會地位，以至營商信心構成相當負面的影響。
Sadly the various measures announced by the authorities recently such as the partial development of the Fanling Golf Course and the halfway shelving of the study on housing construction on the periphery of country parks are tantamount to yielding to populism . Not only are such measures unable to resolve the land problem for Hong Kong in the long run but they will also produce very negative impact on sports development in Hong Kong its status as an international metropolis and also business confidence
特區政府應該有勇氣、有承擔、客觀和科學地處理土地問題，而不應"斬腳趾避沙蟲"。
The SAR Government should deal with land problems objectively and scientifically with courage and commitment rather than cutting the toe to fit the shoe
因此，經民聯以12個字來表達對特區政府的訴求："撐企業，促經濟，反民粹，為民生"。
Therefore BPA will summarize its aspiration for the SAR Government in these 12 words Supporting enterprises promoting economic development rejecting populism and focusing on peoples livelihood
我以下會就令人關注的數項議題，反映業界和社會的意見和建議。
In the following part of my speech I will relay the views and recommendations put forth by the industry and the community on several issues of peoples concern
我們期望通過上述新措施，資助更多本地企業運用科技提高生產力，有助他們升級轉型。
We hope that the above mentioned new initiatives can offer subsidies to more local enterprises for enhancing their productivity with the use of technology and in turn assisting with their upgrading and restructuring
我和香港經濟民生聯盟議員歡迎特區政府採納經民聯早前提出的50多項訴求和建議，例如撥款進一步推動旅遊業、優化海濱、推動再工業化等。
Members from the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong BPA and I welcome the SAR Government in taking on board the 50 or so demands and proposals put forth by BPA some time ago such as allocating funding for further fostering the tourism industry improving the harbourfront and promoting re - industrialization
政府預告將會在本年上半年檢討推行細節，而財政司司長亦宣布即時將研究員計劃及博士專才庫的資助期由2年延長至3年。
The Government has already foretold that it will review the implementation details in the first half of this year and the Financial Secretary has likewise announced an immediate extension of the subsidy period of the Researcher Programme and the Postdoctoral Hub from two years to three years
整體預算案可謂穩中有進。
It can be said that the overall Budget aims to seek progress in a stable manner
我認為，特區政府應雙管齊下，一方面善用財政盈餘，投放更多資源，包括加強推廣培訓等，協助企業和學界提升能力，應對和了解區域發展帶來的機遇和挑戰，另一方面則與內地制訂更多共同政策，設法降低本地業界的准入門檻，並爭取更多便利香港居民在內地學 習、就業、生活的具體措施。
On the one hand it should make good use of the fiscal surplus and inject more resources in areas such as enhancing promotion and training so as to assist enterprises and the academia in enhancing their ability to cope with and understand the opportunities and challenges arising from regional development . On the other hand it should formulate more joint policies with the Mainland and seek to lower the entry threshold for local enterprises . Besides it should also strive for more specific measures that can make it more convenient for Hong Kong residents to study work and live on the Mainland
事實上，香港與珠江三角洲城市存在長期合作、優勢互補的關係。
As a matter of fact the relationship between Hong Kong and cities in the Pearl River Delta Region is one of long - term cooperation and mutual complementarity . As the saying goes he who refuses to seek progress shall fall behind
本年錄得近600億元的財政盈餘，少於上個財政年度2,000億元的盈餘，而俗稱"派糖"的利民紓困措施，包括寬減薪俸稅和差餉的上限金額均有所減少，不少市民難免失望。
This year a fiscal surplus of nearly 60 billion has been recorded . It is less than the 200 billion fiscal surplus in the previous financial year and the measures for relieving peoples burden―or candies in colloquial parlance―including the maximum amounts of salaries tax and rates reduction―have been reduced
正如擔任是次考察團團長的立法會主席指出，立法會訪問長三角主要因應《粵港澳大灣區發展規劃綱要》，香港應多與鄰近地區比較優劣。
As pointed out by the President who is the delegation leader the Legislative Council conducts this visit to the YRD Region mainly because of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong should compare its strengths and inadequacies with those of its neighbouring regions more often
長三角在創新科技、智慧城市和文化方面均值得借鑒，並且有多名政策局局長隨行，是一次實務訪問。
When it comes to the development of innovation and technology a smart city and culture the YRD Region is a valuable source of reference . And various Bureau Directors will likewise come along so it is a pragmatic visit
政府原先僅以專責小組"點心紙式"的諮詢決定一項內涵複雜的政策，已屬太簡單化，欠缺前瞻性，而拋棄過往多年來政府就土地發展不同範疇的諮詢和研究成果，更令人費解。
The Governments initial approach of determining a policy with complicated details on the sole basis of the Task Forces consultation in the form of a dim sum order sheet was already way too simplistic and lacking in any vision . The forsaking of the outcomes of government consultation and studies on various land development aspects over all these years is even more baffling
政府如今貿然採納專責小組的建議，包括收回粉嶺高爾夫球場其中32公頃土地用作建屋，實質會影響本港國際大都會的地位，亦會打擊發展漸佳的本地高爾夫球運動，經民聯認為絕不可取。
Now the Government hastily takes on board the recommendations of the Task Force including the resumption of 32 hectares of land in the Fanling Golf Course for housing construction . This will produce actual impact on Hong Kongs status as an international metropolis and deal a blow to the increasingly satisfactory golf development in Hong Kong . In BPAs view all this is definitely undesirable
事實上，這項研究開展時，社會反應正面，如今連可行性研究也突然腰斬，確實難以理解，我們更不可低估此舉帶來的負面影響。
Actually this feasibility study was met with positive response in society when it was commenced . The unexpected shelving of this feasibility study is honestly incomprehensible . We cannot even underestimate the negative impact of this move
我認為更值得注意的，是貿易戰的陰霾持續籠罩本港，加上全球經濟下行壓力增加，政府應進一步善用盈餘，推出更多刺激經濟發展的措施，全面支援工商界，大力發展創新科技、金融等核心產業，積極把握粵港澳大灣區建設，以及"一帶一路"倡議的機遇，推動經濟結構轉型和開拓新增長點，才可以創造更多資源，改善民生。
This has inevitably aroused peoples disappointment . In my view what merits greater attention is that since the shadow of trade conflicts continues to loom over Hong Kong and the pressure of a global economic downturn has increased the Government should further put the fiscal surplus to effective use and introduce more measures for driving economic development supporting the industrial and business sector on all fronts vigorously developing key industries such as innovation and technology as well as financial services and actively seizing the opportunities presented by the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area and also the Belt and Road Initiative for fostering economic restructuring and developing new growth areas . Only by so doing can it create more resources and improve peoples livelihood
以本立法年度為例，自2018年10月至今，工務小組委員會需頻密增加會議，通過審議並提交財務委員會的項目有14項，共涉及675億元。
Since October 2018 it has been necessary for the Public Works Subcommittee to hold additional meetings very frequently and 14 works projects involving a total of 67.5 billion have been presented to the Finance Committee after deliberation
本年度的會期只餘下3個月，我與工程建造業界對於每年1,000億元多的工務工程能否順利獲批撥款並有序開展，感到非常擔心。
As only three months remain in the current session the engineering and construction sectors and I are very concerned about the possibility of smooth funding approval for the public works projects worthy of some 100 billion a year and their orderly commencement
這些工務工程項目不單涉及土地及房屋的長期供應，亦涵蓋交通運輸、醫療衞生、社會福利、教育、保安等服務範疇，對於社會民生的貢獻至為廣泛。
Such public works projects not only involves long - term land and housing supply but also covers such service areas as transport and transportation health and medical care social welfare education and security services . Their contribution to society and peoples livelihood is very extensive
鑒於近年一些大型工務工程及鐵路工程項目的施工監督及控制制度等均出現不少問題，引起社會廣泛關注，我多番促請當局正視問題，並且盡快檢討相關政策局及政府部門的專業職系人手是否足夠。
As problems in the works supervision and control system of some major public works projects and railway works projects have aroused widespread social concern in recent years I have repeatedly urged the authorities to squarely address the problems and expeditiously review the adequacy of professional - grade manpower in the relevant Policy Bureaux and government departments
代理主席，政府各項政策目標和具體措施理應互相配合，以達致事半功倍之效。
Deputy President the Government should bring its specific measures in line with the objectives of its various policies so as to get twice as much for half the effort
我相信促請特區政府加強支援失業及開工不足的人士，本港社會各界，包括工商及專業界均十分支持的，畢竟不論資方和勞方都是同坐一條船，應該同舟共濟。
I believe that all sectors of the Hong Kong community including the industrial commercial and professional sectors are very supportive of urging the SAR Government to strengthen support for the unemployed and underemployed as both employers and employees are after all on the same boat and should stick with each other through thick and thin
正所謂授人以魚不如授人以漁，讓市民"有工開、搵到食"才是最重要的。
As the saying goes it is better to teach people how to fish than to give them fish and it is most important that people can work a job and earn a living
長遠而言，當局也應致力建立可持續的失業保障制度。
In the long run the authorities should also strive to establish a sustainable unemployment protection system
據政府統計處最新公布的統計數字，今年2月至4月經季節性調整的失業率下跌至6.4%，就業不足率亦下跌至3.3%，但部分行業，例如建造業，其失業率和就業不足率分別為10.9%和6.5%，仍然高於全港的平均水平。
According to the latest statistics released by the Census and Statistics Department the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 6.4 % and the underemployment rate also fell to 3.3 % for the period between February and April this year but the unemployment and underemployment rates of some industries such as the construction industry whose unemployment and underemployment rates reached 10.9 % and 6.5 % respectively were still higher than the territory - wide average
主席，其實優質老年生活最重要的問題仍然是居所的問題。
President in fact the quality of elderly life still boils down to the issue of housing
代理主席，本港人口持續老化，而且根據政府統計處的2017年至2066年香港人口推算，本港人口老化的速度顯著加快：65歲及以上長者的人口推算，由2016年的116萬人，即約佔總人口17%，急升至2026年的182萬人，即總人口25%，再上升至2036年的237萬 人，即佔31%，屆時差不多每3人之中便有一人是長者。
Deputy President population ageing continues in Hong Kong and according to the Hong Kong Population Projections for 2017 to 2066 made by the Census and Statistics Department population ageing in Hong Kong will accelerate notably the number of elderly persons aged 65 and over is projected to increase sharply from 1.16 million in 2016 to 1.82 million 25 % in 2026 . It will further increase to 2.37 million 31 % in 2036 . By that time there will be one elderly person in every three persons
對外方面，香港應該善用"一國兩制"的優勢，並且發揮嶺南文化的底蘊和中外文化薈萃的特點，加強與粵港澳大灣區"九加二"城市在文化藝術和體育領域的交流和合作。
Externally Hong Kong should make good use of the advantages of one country two systems and capitalize on the cultural heritage of Lingnan and the diversity of Chinese and foreign cultures to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the 92 cities in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area in terms of culture arts and sports
同時，我們亦應善用香港各種世界級的文化展覽和藝術演出，與內地合作開發更多旨在吸引外國旅客的"一程多站"旅遊產品。
At the same time we should also make good use of the various world - class cultural exhibitions and arts performances in Hong Kong and cooperate with the Mainland to develop more multi - destination tourism products aimed at attracting foreign tourists
事實上，香港不但是中西文化匯聚之地，文化創意和體育等產業亦有良好的基礎，近年更是屢創佳績。
In fact Hong Kong is not only a place where East meets West but also a place where cultural and creative industries and sports are well established and have achieved many successes in recent years
在體育方面，中國香港代表團在2020年東京奧運會取得一金、兩銀、三銅的歷史性佳績。
In terms of sports the Hong Kong China delegation has a historic achievement of winning a gold two silver and three bronze medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
香港綠色建築議會在2013年亦推出了"香港3030"計劃，目標是在2030年或以前將全港建築物的耗電量較2005年降低三成。
The Hong Kong Green Building Council also launched the Hong Kong 3030 campaign in 2013 with the goal of reducing electricity consumption in all buildings in Hong Kong by 30 % by 2030 compared to 2005
本會在2018年11月15日通過了根據《借款條例》動議的擬議決議案，落實政府綠色債券發行計劃。
On 15 November 2018 this Council passed a proposed resolution under the Loans Ordinance for the implementation of the Government Green Bond Programme
代理主席，隨着大氣中溫室氣體濃度上升，氣候變化已經成為全球關注的議題。
Deputy President climate change has become an issue of global concern as the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases increases
該計劃的制訂是參考了多項國際及國家標準，不但有助提升綠色金融的公信力及持份者的信心，更有助推動環境友善的投資，以及促進香港及大灣區綠色金融及產業的發展。
The Scheme which was developed with reference to a number of international and national standards not only helps to enhance the credibility of green finance and the confidence of stakeholders but also helps to promote environmentally - friendly investment and facilitate the development of green finance and industry in Hong Kong and the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA
國家主席習近平表明中國會努力爭取在2030年碳排放量達峰，並且在2060年前實現碳中和。
President XI Jinping has stated that China will endeavour to achieve the peak of carbon emissions in 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060
行政長官在2020年的施政報告宣布，香港將致力爭取在2050年前實現碳中和，為達此目標，政府會在今年稍後更新《香港氣候行動 藍圖》，定下更進取的減碳排放的策略及措施。
In the 2020 Policy Address the Chief Executive announced that Hong Kong would strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 . To achieve this goal the Government will update the Hong Kongs Climate Action Plan later this year setting out more aggressive strategies and measures to reduce carbon emissions
主席，局長在主體答覆中提到，除了視察計劃外，屋宇署還有一系列工作可以創造就業；主體答覆亦提到，這是防疫抗疫基金下的一個工作方向。
President in the main reply the Secretary mentions that apart from the inspection scheme BD also has a series of tasks which can create jobs . The main reply also says that this is a work direction under AEF
主席，隨着政府現時在不同地區也有比較大型的發展項目，包括新界東北、洪水橋/厦村以至東涌等地，對於混凝土廠的整個布局，政府應該要有前瞻性地主動考慮，而不僅是收地時考慮搬遷混凝土廠的問題。
President as the Government is now undertaking relatively large - scale development projects in different districts including Northeast New Territories Hung Shui KiuHa Tsuen and Tung Chung the Government should be forward - looking and proactive in considering the overall strategic locations of CBPs rather than consider the relocation of CBPs only at the time of land resumption
我想問發展局會否比較前瞻性地就各區的發展，考慮如何針對混凝土廠的布局提供土地及協助呢？
May I ask if the Development Bureau will be more forward - looking in considering how to provide land and assistance for the strategic locations of CBPs in relation to the development of various districts?
然而事實上，連港鐵公司亦已於1月23日開始接受以二維碼付款乘車了。
However in fact even the MTR Corporation Limited has begun to accept QR code payment for MTR train rides since 23 January
我想具體一點詢問局 長，在其團隊中，有否專人負責推動電子支付？
I would like to ask the Secretary more specifically whether there is a dedicated person in his team to promote electronic payment
第1至5條。
Clauses 1 to 5
第1至29條。
Clauses 1 to 29
第1至38條。
Clauses 1 to 38
很明顯，現時消防法例下的安排未能針對香港樓宇類型非常廣泛的問題。
Obviously the arrangements under the existing fire safety legislation cannot cope with the various types of building in Hong Kong
剛才提到一梯一伙、一梯兩伙或一梯三伙，還有一梯十伙或一梯二十伙的樓宇。
I just mentioned buildings with one two or three flats on each floor but buildings with 10 or 20 flats on each floor can also be found in Hong Kong
我提出一個方法，就是警隊可否讓市民和平請願呢？
My suggestion is Can the Police let people petition peacefully?
我們認為，假如會議能夠舉行，"送中條例"便會通過，中港兩地法制區隔的後門便會打開，代表這場運動不知道會有甚麼演變，亦不知道當香港人走向絕望的時候所作出的反抗會有多大。
In our view if the meeting could be held the China extradition bill would be passed thereby opening the back door that partitions the legal systems of Hong Kong and China . If that was the case we did not know how the movement would evolve and how strong Hong Kong people would resist when they felt desperate
當群眾聽到當天會議似乎不會展開，便繼續上街表達意見，希望政府最終能聆聽他們心聲及意見，收回成命並撤回這項法案。
When the masses heard that the meeting on that day would unlikely be held they took to the streets to express their views hoping that the Government could ultimately listen to their aspirations retract the decision and withdraw the Bill
不過，到了8月1日至6日期間，在香港民研的追蹤調查中，警隊評分大幅度"插水"，只有39.42分，即由原本及格的分數變成不及格的分數。
However in PORIs tracking poll conducted from 1 August to 6 August the rating of the Police Force plunged drastically to 39.42 meaning that the rating has dropped from pass to fail
香港民研的民意調查顯示，香港警隊的支持度於6月3日至6日間仍維持於60分的合格水平，但8月1日至6日間"插水"，跌至只有39.42分。
According to the PORIs opinion poll the support rating of the Hong Kong Police Force still maintained at an acceptable level of 60 in the period between 3 June and 6 June; however the rating plunged to 39.42 in the period between 1 Augustand 6 August
"林鄭"政府有否想過，這樣做會令政府民望和警隊支持度"插水"，對香港社會帶來惡劣影響？
Has the Carrie LAM Government ever considered that its act would drag down the Governments popularity rating and the Police Forces support rating and bring about adverse impacts to Hong Kong society?
我們針對的從來都是"相關的所有問題"，包括警隊和"林鄭"政府。
Our target has always been all relevant issues including the Police Force and the Carrie LAM Government
第二，《條例草案》是一項行禮如儀的法案，不論投票贊成或反對，是否真的不能夠改變結果？
Second given that the passage of the Bill is regarded only as a formality is it true that the result will not change no matter Members vote in favour of or against the Bill?
其實我也不知道，因為一直以來，特區政府都未試過有追加撥款的法案被否決。
In fact I do not know the answer because no supplementary appropriation bill of the SAR Government has ever been vetoed before
是否有負責的官員要問責？
Should the responsible officers be held accountable?
如果是這樣，亦反映政府在財政管理思維上的問題，就是覺得事情一直只會向一種方向發展，不會出現逆轉。
If so there is a problem with the Governments mentality regarding finance management namely it has taken for granted that things will only develop in one direction but not the opposite way
如果這樣說，有關官員亦是反對《基本法》的條文。
If that is their argument the public officers concerned also oppose the provisions of the Basic Law
我不知道政府當局或財經事務及庫務局看見這種現象，有否具體及有效的方法令銅幣的兩面受到約束，包括了解部門撥款不足的原因，因為所有預算已一早訂明，而我留意到有相當多政府部門要求追加撥款是因為加薪。
I do not know if the Administration or the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau has when faced with this phenomenon formulated any specific and effective ways to control the two sides of the coin including identifying the reasons for inadequate funding of the departments concerned . Since all estimated expenditures have been earmarked in advance I notice that many government departments have sought supplementary appropriations to finance the pay rise
是預算出現問題，還是相關部門突然大幅增加人手，以致影響預算開支，還是其他原因？
Is the problem related to the estimated expenditures of these departments or is there a sudden and significant increase in manpower thus affecting the estimated expenditure or is the problem caused by other reasons?