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這些工程往往動輒數十萬元甚至數百萬元，試問舊樓住戶又怎能負擔這些費用去進行這些工程？
As the works can easily cost hundreds of thousands or even several million dollars how can residents of old buildings afford to carry out the works?
對於梁美芬議員的原議案，我大體上贊成需要修改《條例》，以放寬現時對舊式大廈過於嚴苛的要求，但是我對於賦權予政府在緊急情況下為大廈進行改善工程則有所保留。
Regarding Dr Priscilla LEUNGs original motion I generally agree that it is necessary to amend the Ordinance so as to relax the existing over - stringent requirements on old buildings but I have reservations on whether the Government should be empowered with the authority to carry out improvement works on buildings under urgent circumstances
我相信梁議員是參考了《建築物條例》第263條後提出此項建議。
I believe Dr Priscilla LEUNG put forward this proposal after taking reference from section 263 of the Buildings Ordinance
該條文訂明"凡建築事務監督認為任何建築物......變得危險或可變得危險，但不能尋獲該建築物的擁有人，或該擁有人沒有遵從根據本條送達的命令內的規定，建築事務監督可進行或安排進行命令所指明的工程或他認為必需的其他工程，而......該工程的費用可向該擁有人追討"。
The subsection provides that Where the owner of a building which in the opinion of the Building Authority has been rendered dangerous or liable to become dangerous cannot be found or fails to comply with the requirements of an order served under this section the Building Authority may carry out or cause to be carried out the work specified in such order or such other work as he considers to be necessary and the cost of such work shall be recoverable from that owner
我擔心政府在行使此項權力時只會為速度及安全等考慮而罔顧業主的荷包，聘用昂貴的承辦商進行工程。
I am worried that the Government will in exercising this power only take into consideration the factors of speed and safety without giving due consideration to the affordability of owners and engages contractors to carry out the work at high costs
最近，其實有相當多大廈維修工程屢屢傳出圍標醜聞，也有很多圍標個案搬上媒體熒幕上，大眾對此均感到十分憂慮。
Recently there are actually quite a number of bid - rigging scandals concerning repair and maintenance works of buildings and many bid - rigging cases have been televised . Members of the public are thus very worried
所以，如果政府真的採納梁議員的議案和理據，推行這項修訂，我希望能確保政府在行使權力時會考慮價格的問題，甚至會有限制價格的措施。
Therefore if the Government really accepts Dr Priscilla LEUNGs motion and her justifications and amend the Ordinance I hope it will also ensure that in exercising the powers it will consider the costs or even introduce measures to control the costs
至於現有的貸款和津貼計劃，資助範圍都涵蓋改善消防安全設施。
As the scope of the existing schemes on the provision of loans and subsidies also include improvement of fire safety facilities the Administration considers such schemes adequate
政府當局認為現行的計劃已經足夠，但我認為推出"消防安全更新大行動"並不是架床疊屋。
However I think the launching of an operation for fire safety improvement will not be duplicated
相反，可以提高大眾對於消防安全的關注，而政府亦可放寬申請門檻及實施推高資助額等措施。
On the contrary the operation will increase public awareness of fire safety and the Government can also introduce measures to lower the application threshold and increase the levels of subsidies and so on
至於陳恒鑌議員的修正案，我表示反對，主要原因有兩個。
I oppose Mr CHAN Han - pans amendment for two main reasons
第一，修正案中有提及把"折衷式消防喉轆系統先導計劃"擴展至4至6層高的大廈，我對此項提議有所保留。
First I have reservations on the proposal to extend the coverage of the Pilot Scheme on Improvised Hose Reel System to buildings of four to six storeys
根據保安局於11月2日就胡志偉議員的質詢所作答覆，政府正進行研究，當中並沒有正面指出陳恒鑌議員提出的建議是否可行。
According to the Security Bureaus reply to Mr WU Chi - wais question raised at the meeting of the Legislative Council on 2 November the Government was still exploring the feasibility of the option and had not directly indicated whether the proposal suggested by Mr CHAN Han - pan was feasible or not
我認為政府必須盡快完成評估，確保不會有水壓不足等問題才落實安裝。
I think the Government should complete the assessment as soon as possible . It should ensure that the problem of inadequate water pressure will not arise before installing the facilities
另外，我並不贊成修正案中提及成立"大廈維修管理局"以吸引更多承辦商參與投標，我擔心此舉會降低參與工程的門檻，變相令工程質素更成疑問，亦令人懷疑承辦商會否為了速度而向工程質素妥協。
In addition I do not agree to establish a Building Management and Maintenance Authority to attract more contractors to participate in bidding for fire safety works . I am worried that this move will lower the entry threshold for contractors to undertake the works and cast doubts on the quality of works . People will also question whether the contractors will compromise quality for speed
最後，我同意姚松炎議員提議政府應繼續發展及推動新科技和新概念去改善消防安全設施，令消防安全設施不會成為社會發展中其中一種障礙物。
Finally I agree with the proposal of Dr YIU Chung - yim that the Government should continue to develop and promote the application of new technology and new concepts to improve fire service facilities so that the facilities will not become an obstacle to the development of society
其實，很多工廈對改劃用途都有很大的需求，希望可以改劃作康體文娛或其他非商業用途，讓住戶能使用這些設施，希望政府未來能改善這方面的規劃。
In fact there are demands from many industrial buildings to re - designate their use for recreational or other non - commercial purposes so that residents can use such facilities . I hope that the Government will improve its planning in this regard in the future
代理主席，根據《基本法》......
Deputy President under the Basic Law never mind
這當然與當年的賣樓改革有莫大關係，當時是整幢樓宇出賣，買方買後如何處理是買方的事。
This certainly has a lot to do with the reforms carried out decades ago in the sale of properties . In those days properties were sold by the block and it was up to the buyers to decide what to do with the blocks of properties bought by them
各位，我想很多貧苦出身的議員都知道，當年"上車"是一件大事，那時連公共房屋都沒有，買樓是改善個人生活的終身目標。
I believe many Members of humble origins know that back then home acquisition was a matter of great importance for there was no public housing and buying a property was the lifelong goal for those who sought to improve their personal lives
這問題是地產商遺下的"蘇州屎"，在分散業權後，政府又沒有相應的法例將業權組織起來，由法人來承擔責任。
This problem is a nasty mess left behind by property developers . After the emergence of fragmented ownership the Government has not introduced any corresponding legislation to require the bringing together of ownership shares under a body corporate that can be held liable
我現在委託你去告訴政府，要求政府提交法案，徵收地產商的利得稅，以何種名目徵稅都好，總之徵收若干百分比來成立基金，這樣便有資金了，可協助那群人，然後像管理寮屋般，進行全港登記，分層、分級，急事急做。
I now entrust you to tell the Government to introduce a bill that levies profits tax or any other kind of tax on property developers so as to collect a certain percentage of their earnings for setting up a fund to finance the provision of assistance to the people concerned . Then the Government should as in the case of managing squatter huts carry out a territory - wide registration exercise to sort the irregularities into different categories or classes and tackle the urgent ones first
我們這個立法會，即是立法機關，英國人說除了令男人變女人、女人變男人不能做外，其他萬事皆能。
This Council of ours is the legislature . According to the British the legislature can do anything except turning a man into a woman or a woman into a man
我藉此機會，對大家剛才所提出的意見作重點回應。
Let me take this opportunity to respond to some salient points
發言的每一位議員都十分關心舊樓的消防安全。
Every Member who has spoken is very concerned about the fire safety of old buildings
這與政府的立場及《消防安全條例》的目的是一致的。
This is in line with the position of the Government and the purpose of the Fire Safety Buildings Ordinance
梁美芬議員建議修例，賦權政府當局的負責人為未能遵辦消防安全指示的樓宇進行消防改善工程。
Dr Priscilla LEUNG has proposed to amend the Ordinance to empower responsible persons of the Administration to carry out fire safety improvement works in buildings which are unable to comply with fire safety directions directions
梁議員以往亦曾經提出過類似的構思，建議當局參考《建築物條例》，在有需要時代業主進行消防安全改善工程，及後向業主追討工程費用。
In fact Dr LEUNG has put forward a similar idea before and recommended the authorities to make reference to the Buildings Ordinance and carry out fire safety improvement works for the owners where necessary and recover the costs of works from them afterwards
正如在開場發言時提及，對於梁議員關注舊樓業主遇到的困難，希望盡力協助，我是欣賞和理解的。
As I mentioned in my opening remarks I appreciate and understand that Dr Priscilla LEUNG is concerned about the difficulties encountered by owners of old buildings and she wants to try her best to assist them
只是在如何更好地協助業主履行《條例》的要求方面，我和梁議員的意見未必完全一致。
However my views on how we can better assist owners in complying with the requirements of the Ordinance may not be completely the same as those of Dr LEUNG
我和消防處的同事已經在不同場合解釋過，屋宇署在《建築物條例》下為業主進行的工程，與《條例》要求舊樓業主進行的消防改善工程，兩者在本質上是有分別的。
As I and my colleagues of the Fire Services Department FSD have explained on various occasions works carried out by the Buildings Department BD for owners under the Buildings Ordinance and fire safety improvement works required by the Ordinance are different in nature
當某些樓宇的業主無法履行屋宇署根據《建築物條例》發出的修葺令和清拆令時，屋宇署可以運用《建築物條例》賦予的權力，代這些業主進行命令所要求的維修工程，並在完工後向業主追討工程費用。
When some owners of buildings cannot comply with a repair order or a removal order issued by BD under the Buildings Ordinance BD can exercise its power authorized by the Buildings Ordinance to carry out maintenance works required in the above mentioned orders for the owners and recover the costs from them upon completion of the works
需要注意的是，屋宇署現時代業主進行修葺樓宇失修部分或清拆僭建物的工程，一般是涉及即時危險的個案，而且不存在替代方案。
A point to note is that at present works to repair a dilapidated part of a building or remove an unauthorized structure undertaken by BD generally involves cases with immediate danger and no alternative option is available
但是，《條例》下要求的消防改善工程主要是為了提升舊樓的消防安全。
Nevertheless fire safety improvement works required by the Ordinance which mainly seeks to enhance fire safety in old buildings is different from repair and removal works required under the Buildings Ordinance
與《建築物條例》下的修葺及清拆工程不同，這些消防改善工程往往涉及不同的可行方案及工程安排，所牽涉的費用亦有較大分別。
Fire safety improvement works often involves different feasible options and works arrangements and the costs involved vary to a greater extent
舉例而言，消防水缸可以建造在不同位置，可能涉及不同業權人，而費用也會有分別。
For example a fire service water tank can be installed in different positions of the building which may involve different ownerships and costs
在私有產權的原則下，此等工程事宜應由該樓宇的業主自行商討並達成共識，不應該亦不適宜由執法當局主觀地代為決定及執行；否則，便是對私人業權的不合理干預，甚至有可能引起糾紛和訴訟，為改善樓宇消防安全帶來更多障礙。
Under the principle of private ownership of property the owners of the building should discuss the issues and forge consensus themselves and it will be inappropriate for the enforcement authorities to subjectively make and enforce decisions on behalf of the owners . If the authorities do so they will be unreasonably interfering with private ownership of property . Worse still such actions by the authorities may give rise to disputes and litigation and bring even more obstacles to improving fire safety of buildings
無可否認，要按《條例》要求進行消防改善工程，首先需要業主認識自身責任，主動參與，並與其他業主協調，既需要投入資源，又有可能要克服一些技術困難，過程並不容易。
Undeniably in order to carry out fire safety improvement works required by the Ordinance the owners must first understand their responsibilities participate actively and coordinate with other owners . They have to inject resources and may have to overcome some technical difficulties . The process is by no means easy
然而，這不代表我們就要改弦易張，由政府接手辦理。
However that does not mean we have to change our approach altogether and let the Government take over
況且，政府進場亦不一定是萬靈丹，剛才提到的問題就是一個例子。
Moreover bringing the Government into the scene may not be a panacea as illustrated in the problems I mentioned
我們始終認為，較合適的做法是政府扮演協助角色，按不同樓宇面對的問題因地制宜，作個別跟進。
We have all along considered that it is more appropriate for the Government to play an assisting role and follow up each case by taking the particular problems of the building into account
事實上，不同樓宇面對的問題各有不同，有的是技術問題，有的是財政問題，有的是法團統籌問題，不一而足。
In fact different buildings have different problems . Some are technical issues some are financial problems and others are coordinating problems of owners corporations OCs
政府部門在這些方面都有針對性的協助措施，並且也累積了一定經驗。
The government departments have supportive measures to specifically address these problems and they have accumulated the relevant experience
此外，消防處和屋宇署亦會體恤舊樓業主在統籌工程上的困難，例如業主需要時間集資、聘請工程顧問或者組織法團等。
Furthermore FSD and BD will adopt a sympathetic attitude towards owners who encounter difficulties in coordinating the works . For example some owners may need time to raise funds engage an engineering consultant or establish an OC and so on
部門會視乎每宗個案的實際情況，考慮延長指示的期限。
The departments will consider the actual circumstances of individual case to decide whether the deadline of a direction can be extended
按照以往經驗，消防處和屋宇署在大部分情況下，會在業主提出合理理據後批准延期。
According to past experience FSD and BD will extend the deadline in most of the cases if the owners have provided reasonable justifications
有些個案甚至延期數年，讓業主有更多時間遵辦指示，部門不會輕言檢控。
In some cases the deadlines have even been extended a few years to give the owners more time to comply with the directions . The departments will not easily institute prosecutions
消防處及屋宇署的個案主任亦經常應邀出席業主會議、解答電話和面見查詢，詳細解答與《條例》相關的問題。
Besides case managers of FSD and BD will often attend meetings of OCs receive telephone calls and meet with the owners to answer questions regarding the Ordinance in detail
梁美芬議員和其他議員都提到如何彈性處理舊樓加裝消防設施的事宜。
Dr Priscilla LEUNG and other Members mentioned how the installation of fire service facilities in old buildings could be handled with flexibility
在開場發言時已提及，消防處及水務署已經為樓高3層或以下的舊式綜合用途樓宇推出"折衷式喉轆系統"，免卻業主安裝消防水缸及水泵的相關裝置。
As I mentioned in my opening remarks FSD and BD have introduced the Improvised Hose Reel System for composite buildings of three storeys or less to spare owners of the need to install fire service water tanks and pumps
我想藉此機會，匯報一下支援4至6層的綜合用途樓宇業主的一些新發展。
Let me take this opportunity to report on the latest development of the supportive measures for owners of composite buildings of four to six storeys
部門參考了過往執行《條例》的經驗，並經考慮調派消防車前往處理火警召喚的召達時間後，已決定將大部分4至6層綜合用途樓宇的消防喉轆水缸的要求，由原本的2,000公升降低至500公升。
After the departments have considered the past experience in enforcing the Ordinance and the times required for deploying fire engines to the scenes from the time fire calls were received they decided to lower the capacity requirement of water tanks for the hose reel system for most composite buildings of four to six storeys from 2 000 litres to 500 litres
就水缸體積而言，500公升大概是1米乘1米乘半米。這個容量大幅減低 了水缸的重量及體積，大多數舊樓的天台在結構上都足以負荷。
In terms of volume a water tank with a capacity of 2 000 litres will be about 1 m x 1 m x 0.5 m This capacity requirement will greatly reduce the weight and volume of water tanks and most rooftops of old buildings can bear the weight of such tanks
而在一些較偏遠、樓宇較分散的地區，由於消防車可能要多一些時間才到達火警現場，消防水缸的容量因而需要較大，約為750至1,500公升。
For the relatively distant areas with more scattered buildings more time may be needed for fire engines to reach the scenes and so the capacity requirement of water tanks in those areas will be increased to about 750 litres to 1 500 litres
消防處預計，有超過3,000幢4至6層高的綜合用途樓宇可以透過這個措施，克服技術上的困難，並以較划算的成本盡快遵辦指示。
According to the estimate of FSD more than 3 000 composite buildings of four to six storeys will be able to overcome the technical difficulties with this measure and the directions can be expediently complied with at lower costs
受惠的人士將會包括很多深水埗、油尖旺、九龍城等舊區的舊樓業主。
It is expected that owners of old buildings in the older districts such as Sham Shui Po Yau Tsim Mong and Kowloon City will benefit
消防處已於10月底通知註冊消防裝置承辦商等業界人士，亦會與業主作出充分溝通。
FSD has notified the trade including the registered fire service installation contractors in late October and will adequately communicate with owners
梁議員建議仿效"樓宇更新大行動"的模式，設立類似的計劃以協助業主提升舊樓的消防安全水平，大幅增加對業主的財政支援。
Dr Priscilla LEUNG suggested the Government to make reference to the Operation Building Bright and adopt a similar scheme to assist owners to enhance fire safety of old buildings and substantially increase the financial support for them
我想指出，在2009年誕生的"樓宇更新大行動"是當時政府在金融海嘯下推出的一項特別的"保就業"紓困措施，旨在為建造業界創造更多就業機會，並達致促進樓宇安全和美化市容的雙重目標。
Let me point out that the Operation Building Bright was a special poverty alleviation measure to preserve employment introduced by the Government n 2009 in the wake of the financial tsunami . It seeks to achieve the duo objectives of creating job opportunities for the construction industry on the one hand and enhancing the safety of buildings and the cityscape on the other
獲批參與更新行動的舊樓亦包括了一些要遵辦指示的樓宇，而更新行動的資助亦可用於消防改善工程。
Among the old buildings which have been approved to participate in the Operation Building Bright some are required to comply with the directions . These buildings can use the subsidies provided by the Operation Building Bright to carry out fire safety improvement works
根據估算，更新行動下全部3,000幢樓宇的維修工程預計將於2017年年底完成。
According to our estimate the maintenance works of all of the 3 000 buildings under the Operation Building Bright will be completed by the end of 2017
正如在開場發言提及，在財政支援方面，屋宇署、香港房屋協會及市區重建局現時已經有多項常設計劃，包括樓宇維修綜合支援計劃、長者維修自住物業津貼計劃和樓宇安全貸款計劃等，向舊樓業主提供不同形式的財政支援，以協助他們完成《條例》下的要求。
As I said in my opening remarks in terms of financial support BD the Hong Kong Housing Society and the Urban Renewal Authority URA have already put in place a number of standing schemes including the Integrated Building Maintenance Assistance Scheme the Building Maintenance Grant Scheme for Elderly Owners and the Building Safety Loan Scheme etc . These schemes provide owners with various forms of financial support to assist them in complying with the requirements under the Ordinance
剛才議員們提出了一些對這些現有計劃的建議和意見，我們會和相關部門加以考慮，並作適當跟進。
Earlier Members have put forwards their proposals and views on these existing schemes and we will consider them with the relevant departments and take appropriate follow - up actions
有議員提出，可否以滅火筒代替消防喉轆系統，以減省業主安裝消防水缸的困難。
A Member asked whether fire extinguishers could be used to replace the hose reel system so as to spare owners of the difficulties of installing fire service water tanks
我要強調，《條例》下有關消防裝置及設備的要求，實為基本消防改善措施，對減低火警造成的危險及保障人命和財產非常重要，不能隨意豁免或以其他方式取代。
I must emphasize that the requirement of retrofitting fire service installations and equipment under the Ordinance is actually a basic fire safety improvement measure which is imperative for reducing fire risks and protecting lives and property . Thus the requirement should not be arbitrarily exempted or replaced
舉例來說，安裝消防栓及喉轆系統是為了有效地控制樓宇在火警發生初段的火勢蔓延，對樓宇的消防安全甚為重要。
Let me give an example . The installation of a fire hydranthose reel system is crucial for fire safety of a building as it can effectively control the spread of fire in a building at the initial stage of a fire
因此，消防處認為不適宜隨便豁免舊樓業主在樓宇安裝喉轆系統的要求。
As such FSD considers that owners of old buildings should not be arbitrarily exempted from the requirement of installing hose reel systems in their buildings
至於滅火筒則由於受體積及滅火距離限制，所提供的防火保障有限，不能完全視為喉轆系統的代替設施。
Also a fire extinguisher provides limited fire protection due to limitations of its size and quenching distance and should not be regarded as a full replacement of a hose reel system
代理主席，議員對"三無大廈"的關注，我是理解的。
Deputy President I understand the concerns about the three - nil buildings expressed by Members
業主在無法團的大廈要展開消防改善工程，的確有其困難。
Owners really have difficulties in commencing fire safety improvement works in a building without an OC
我知道民政事務總署一直透過大廈管理專業顧問服務計劃，協助業主成立法團，以及申請維修資助。
I understand that the Home Affairs Department HAD has been assisting owners to establish OCs and apply for subsidies for maintenance works through the Building Management Professional Advisory Service Scheme the Scheme
計劃自2011年推出至今，已成功協助業主成立或重整了328個法團，並協助204個法團申請樓宇維修資助或貸款和169個法團展開大廈維修工程。
Since the introduction of the Scheme in 2011 HAD has successfully assisted in the formation or re - activation of 328 OCs helped 204 OCs in applying for subsidies or loans for building maintenance and 169 OCs in launching building maintenance works
但是，我明白要組成法團，最終是要業主主動工作，付出時間和精神。
However I understand that in order to establish an OC the owners will ultimately have to work pro - actively and contribute their time and efforts
不少地區議員在這方面的努力，亦值得加以肯定。
I think the efforts made by many District Council members in this regard should be acknowledged
陳恒鑌議員關注到，市場上未必有足夠承辦商及技術人員願意承辦消防安全工程。
Mr CHAN Han - pan is concerned about the possible shortage of contractors and technical personnel who are willing to undertake fire safety works in the market
要順利完成提升消防安全的工程，除了需要業主的決心之外，有足夠的專業人員亦是不可或缺的一環。
Smooth completion of fire safety improvement works requires the determination of owners as well as a sufficient supply of professional personnel which is an indispensable factor
消防處和屋宇署在這方面的工作重點，是要確保市場供應的資訊公開透明。
In this regard the major task for FSD and BD is to ensure the provision of open and transparent information in the market
消防處和屋宇署一直將所有註冊消防裝置承辦商、建築專業人士和承建商，包括表示有興趣承辦與《條例》相關的消防改善工程的人士的名單上載至部門網站，供市民和相關業主參考。
FSD and BD have all along uploaded on their websites lists of all registered fire service installation contractors building professionals and contractors including those who have expressed interests in undertaking fire safety improvement works pertaining to the Ordinance for reference of the public and the owners concerned
為了讓註冊消防裝置承辦商更好地掌握《條例》的要求並提升他們對承辦工程的興趣，消防處過去兩年已經舉辦了13場技術專題講座，解釋消防處接納的靈活務實方案。
To assist registered fire service installation contractors to better understand the requirements of the Ordinance and increase their interests in undertaking the works FSD has organized 13 specific talks on technical issues over the past two years to explain the flexible and pragmatic options acceptable to the department
業界亦踴躍參與，參加人數超過1,200人。
People from the trade have participated actively and more than 1 200 attended the talks
消防處將繼續這方面的推廣工作。
FSD will continue with its publicity efforts in this regard
陳恒鑌議員的修正案建議成立"大廈維修管理局"，以提高招標透明度。
Mr CHAN Han - pan proposes in his amendment to establish a Building Management and Maintenance Authority to increase the transparency of tenders
相關政策局已在不同場合回應過有關建議。
The relevant bureaux have responded to this proposal on various occasions
扼要而言，現時有關部門及機構已有機制，處理在大廈維修及招標過程中可能出現的不當行為。
In gist the relevant government departments and authorities have already put in place mechanisms to handle any misconduct in undertaking maintenance works of buildings and during the tender process
當局會繼續透過執法、宣傳教育及向業主提供支援等方面着手，防範及打擊圍標。
The authorities will continue to prevent and combat bid - rigging through law enforcement publicity and education and provision of support to owners
其中，在支援業主方面，市建局於今年5月推出"招標妥"樓宇維修促進服務先導計劃，由獨立專業人士為業主提供技術意見及工程估算，並提供招聘承辦商的電子招標平台等，讓業主可以在掌握充分資訊的情況下作出有關樓宇維修工程的決定，以減低出現圍標的機會。
Regarding provision of support to owners the URA launched the Smart Tender Building Rehabilitation Facilitating Services in May this year which provides owners with technical advice and assessments on works given by independent professionals . In addition the Pilot Scheme also provides an electronic tendering platform for inviting tenders from contractors so that owners can make fully informed decisions on maintenance works of their buildings and reduce the risk of bid - rigging
市建局已宣布將"招標妥"的服務擴展至全港所有私人住宅及商住樓宇的業主立案法團，而且不設每年申請限額，以向更多業主提供協助。
URA has announced that the Pilot Scheme will be extended to owners corporations of all private residential and commercial buildings across the territory . Besides quotas will not be set on the number of applicants each year so as to offer assistance to a greater number of owners
關於學校的消防安全情況，我知道教育局及發展局已經收到葉建源議員的來信，而相關部門正作出跟進。
In relation to fire safety of schools I understand that the Education Bureau and the Development Bureau have respectively received a letter from Mr IP Kin - yuen and the relevant government departments are following up the matter
代理主席，香港能夠成為世界上最安全的城市之一，消防安全是其中一個必不可少的重要基石。
Deputy President fire safety is an essential cornerstone for making Hong Kong one of the safest cities in the world
提升舊樓的消防安全是政府和議會都非常重視的政策。
Improving the fire safety of old buildings is a policy to which both the Government and the Legislative Council have attached much importance
為這些樓宇的住戶和訪客提供更佳保障，防止悲劇發生，正正是立法會當日通過《條例》的目的。
In fact the purpose of enacting the Ordinance by the Legislative Council back then was to provide better protection for residents and visitors of these buildings and prevent tragedies
按照《條例》的精神，一如大廈其他改善工作，為私人大廈進行消防改善工程主要是業主的責任。
According to the spirit of the Ordinance carrying out fire safety improvement works just like other improvement works in private buildings is primarily the responsibility of owners
但是，我亦理解在多層大廈進行這些工程，需要業主之間協調，需要投入時間和資源，需要尋求專業服務，對於很多業主並不容易，過程中亦難免會遇到不少困難。
However I understand that in carrying out these works in multi - storey buildings owners have to coordinate with other owners put in time and efforts and engage professional services which are no easy tasks to many owners and difficulties will inevitably be encountered in the process
但是，我希望議員不要因此跳到"法例擾民"的結論，而忘記了《條例》原來的目的。
Nevertheless I hope that Members will not jump to the conclusion that the legislation disturbs the public and forget the original purpose of the Ordinance