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至於尹兆堅議員的原議案，首句就指"回歸20年來，'一國兩制'在香港的實踐已經嚴重動搖、走樣和變形"，既與事實相差甚遠，也有點危言聳聽，反映了種種負面和以偏概全的假設，香港經濟民生聯盟因而反對。
The first sentence in Mr Andrew WANs original motion over the 20 years following the reunification the implementation of one country two systems in Hong Kong has been severely shaken distorted and deformed is far from the truth and is somewhat an alarmist talk . It reflects the Members negative and partial assumptions . The Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong BPA thus opposes the motion
主席，再過數天便是香港特別行政區20歲生日，是值得紀念和慶祝的日子。
President in a few days it will be the 20 anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong SAR which is a day worth commemorating and celebrating
為此，經民聯特意編製了一本小冊子，名為《香港回歸20年成就一覽》，分發給不同的市民和團體，並推出電子版本，希望與社會各界共同回顧香港自回歸以來在發展經濟、改善民生、拓展基建規劃、落實"一國兩制"與政制發展等方面所取得的成績。
As such BPA has specially compiled a pamphlet titled A glance at Hong Kongs accomplishments 20 years since the reunification to be distributed to the public and different organizations . We have also prepared an electronic version in the hope that various sectors in society can review together Hong Kongs accomplishments since the reunification in respect of economic development improvement of peoples livelihood infrastructure development and planning implementation of one country two systems and constitutional development
回歸20年來，香港在"一國兩制"下，不斷努力探索和實踐，憑藉堅毅不屈、奮勇向前的精神，克服了種種困難和挑戰，包括1998年亞洲金融風暴、2003年SARS疫症引致的經濟低迷，以及2008年環球金融海嘯等。
In the two decades since the reunification Hong Kong has under one country two systems made continuous efforts in exploration and implementation and with perseverance and enterprising spirit it has overcome numerous difficulties and challenges including the Asian financial turmoil in 1998 the economic downturn resulted from SARS epidemic in 2003 and also the global financial tsunami in 2008
如今，香港在不同領域均取得舉世矚目的成就，可謂得來不易，也是全港700多萬名市民共同努力的成果。
To date Hong Kong has made world - renowned accomplishments in various areas . Such hard - earned accomplishments are the fruits of the concerted efforts of the 7 million - odd Hong Kong residents
我這番話並非信口開河，經民聯這本小冊子綜合了各種客觀數據，務求對香港回歸20年的成就作出恰如其分的評價。
My comments are not groundless . In this pamphlet BPA has collated various objective data so as to make an appropriate evaluation of Hong Kongs accomplishments in the two decades after the reunification
在經濟方面，香港的本地生產總值較20年前增長近倍，失業率維持在3.3%至3.4%之間，接近全民就業水平。
In respect of economy Hong Kongs GDP has almost doubled that of 20 years ago and the unemployment rate remains at 3.3 % to 3.4 % which is close to the level of full employment
同時，香港連續23年獲美國傳統基金會評為全球最自由的經濟體，令我們有足夠實力，安然渡過數次環球經濟大風浪。
Also the World Heritage Foundation in the United States has ranked Hong Kong as the worlds freest economy for 23 consecutive years . Hong Kong is thus able to ride out several global economic crises
在民生方面，政府在教育、醫療衞生及社會福利的經常開支均持續增長，政府也推出了多項扶貧紓困措施，整體公共開支較20年前增逾1倍，在2016-2017年度達5,010億港元，提升了香港人的生活質素。
In respect of peoples livelihood the Governments recurrent expenditures on education health care and social welfare are on the increase . The Government has also adopted a series of poverty alleviation measures . The overall public spending has more than double that of 20 years ago and reached HK501 billion in 2016 - 2017
在落實"一國兩制"與推動政制發展方面，也獲得國家全力支持。
The overall living quality of Hong Kong people has been improved . The implementation of one country two systems and the promotion of constitutional reform have received full support from the Central Government
當香港在2003年爆發SARS疫症，經濟陷入低谷，中央制訂多項挺港措施，包括推出"內地與香港關於建立更緊密經貿關係的安排"和自由行計劃，令香港經濟迅速復蘇。
In view of the economic downturn of Hong Kong in the aftermath of the SARS epidemic the Central Government introduced a series of support measures including the MainlandHong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement or CEPA and the Individual Visit Scheme . With such help Hong Kongs economy recovered quickly
在"十二五"和"十三五"規劃中，又把支持港澳發展的內容單獨成章，讓香港的"國際窗口"角色得以發揮。
In the 12 Five - Year Plan and 13 Five - Year Plan the Central Government even dedicated an independent chapter detailing its support for the development of Hong Kong and Macao giving full play to Hong Kongs role as the international window
至於政制發展，2012年政改方案獲得通過，區議會的委任議席全部取消，立法會增加10個議席，5個新增議席由分區直選產生，另外5個為新增的區議會功能界別，由全港未有其他功能界別投票權的合資格選民以"一人一票"產生。
As regards the constitutional development with the passage of the 2012 constitutional reform package all appointed seats of District Councils were abolished and 10 seats were added to the Legislative Council with five returned by geographical constituencies through direct elections and the other five returned from the new District Council Second Functional Constituencies to be voted by all eligible voters who did not have the right to vote in other functional constituencies
此外，原本根據全國人民代表大會常務委會在2014年8月31日作出的決定，從2017年開始，香港行政長官可以由普選產生。
Moreover according to the decision of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress on 31 August 2014 the Chief Executive of Hong Kong could be elected by universal suffrage starting from 2017
這些措施均顯示中央政府按《基本法》循序漸進的原則，推進香港的民主發展。
All these measures demonstrated that the Central Government promoted Hong Kongs democratic development in accordance with the principle of gradual and orderly progress stipulated in the Basic Law
由此可見，回歸20年來，香港在各領域所取得的成績是有目共睹的，難怪美國駐港總領事唐偉康近日接受傳媒專訪時，亦認為香港運作良好，"一國兩制"的理念行之有效。
In the two decades after the reunification Hong Kongs accomplishments in various areas are obvious to all . No wonder Mr Kurt TONG the United States Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao said at an exclusive interview by the media that Hong Kong was operating well and the principle of one country two systems was proven successful
當然，這絕不等於表示香港可以驕傲自滿，躺在過去的成績表上睡懶覺。
Of course that does not mean Hong Kong can be complacent and rest on its laurels
恰恰相反，為了有效應對經濟全球化日趨激烈的競爭，以及滿足市民越來越多元化的訴求，特區政府應該居安思危，正如張華峰議員及黃定光議員的修正案所建議，致力保持社會穩定，捍衞法治精神，維持廉潔政府，同時積極參與區域發展，開拓機遇，發展經濟，改善民生。
On the contrary in order to effectively face the increasingly acute competition resulted from economic globalization and meet the increasingly diversified public demands the SAR Government must always stay alert and be well prepared . As suggested by Mr Christopher CHEUNG and Mr WONG Ting - kwong in their amendments the Government must endeavour to maintain social stability safeguard the spirit of the rule of law maintain a clean government and at the same time actively participate in the development of the region open up opportunities develop the economy as well as improve peoples livelihood
主席，正所謂兼聽則明，我認為非建制派議員亦應同時聆聽其他市民的聲音。
President as receptivity breeds enlightenment I think non - pro - establishment Members should also listen to the voices of other members of the public
例如，現在社會上有很強烈的聲音反對議員"拉布"，以致本年度的工務工程撥款申請在財務委員會及其轄下的工務小組委員會受到拖延。
For example there is a very strong voice in the community against Members filibustering at meetings of the Public Works Subcommittee and the Finance Committee causing delays in the processing of funding applications for works projects in this session
建造業界非常憂慮若上述情況持續，會"拉"斷工人的"米路"，直接殃及從業者及其家庭，涉及約100多萬名市民的生計。
The construction sector is very worried that if the situation continues construction workers will be out of work directly affecting the livelihood of over 1 million people including practitioners and their families
上星期五，建造業大聯盟舉行反"拉布"集會，並在立法會外發起"建造業車輛慢駛行動"，參與者包括工程專業人士、地盤管工和前線工人。
Last Friday the Construction Industry Alliance staged an Anti - Filibuster Rally and construction vehicles took part in a slow - drive protest outside the Legislative Council Complex . The participants of these movements included engineering professionals site foremen and front - line workers
他們異口同聲，強烈要求立法會議員務實加快審批積壓已久的工務工程撥款，否則受損害的並不限於業界利益，還有各項經濟民生項目的有序落實，全港市民均將蒙受損失。
They all demanded Legislative Council Members to speed up the approval of funding applications for works projects that have been held up for a long time; otherwise not only the construction sector will be affected the orderly implementation of various economic and livelihood projects will also be impeded . In the end all people in Hong Kong will lose
林健鋒議員就"廉政公署事宜投訴委員會二零一六年年報"向本會發言。
Mr Jeffrey LAM will address the Council on the Independent Commission Against Corruption Complaints Committee Annual Report 2016
主席，尹兆堅議員今天的議案提到，"一國兩制"在香港的實踐已經嚴重動搖、走樣和變形，我亦聽到一些同事提及，現時很多人都很擔心"一國兩制"。
President in Mr Andrew WANs motion today it was mentioned that the implementation of one country two systems in Hong Kong has been severely shaken distorted and deformed . I also heard some colleagues say that many people are now very worried about one country two systems
在"一國兩制"和《基本法》的問題上，大家都是看相同的《基本法》，討論相同的"一國兩制"，但很明顯，中央和部分香港人簡單來說，很多可能是反對派對《基本法》和"一國兩制"的理解有很大差異。
In considering the issues of one country two systems and the Basic Law we are reading the same Basic Law and we are discussing the same principle of one country two systems but apparently the Central Authorities and some Hong Kong people―simply put many of them are possibly from the opposition camp―have interpreted the Basic Law and the principle of one country two systems very differently
在香港回歸時，香港人就此事談論得比較多，但現在由於中央政府覺得香港可能有些事情走了樣，中央政府便說明它認為在《基本法》中它可以行使的權力。
When Hong Kong was reunified with the Mainland there were a lot of discussions about this subject by Hong Kong people but as the Central Government now thinks that certain things in Hong Kong have been distorted it thus stated the powers which can be exercised by the Central Government under the Basic Law
我經常說，香港人要多考慮"一國"，中央要多考慮"兩制"，"一國兩制"才能成功。
As I often say the implementation of one country two systems can only be successful if Hong Kong people give more consideration to one country while the Central Authorities give more consideration to two systems
在2003年，當50萬人上街時，我覺得示威人士的訴求是需要正視的，但他們當年除了有政治訴求外，肯定還有民生訴求。
In 2003 when 500 000 people took to the streets I considered that their aspirations should be addressed squarely . However apart from political demands there were also livelihood - related demands
正正在2003年，中央赫然發現香港人對國家安全好像沒有責任感。
It was also in 2003 that the Central Authorities found to their surprise that Hong Kong people seemingly did not have a sense of responsibility for national security
但是，我認為我們討論這些問題時，必須合理。
However I think we have to be reasonable when discussing these issues
但是，到了2014年，中央卻發覺香港失去了這些優點，過往很欣賞香港的中央官員改變了對香港的看法，這批官員現正重新審 視為何《基本法》的實踐會走了樣。
Nevertheless in 2014 the Central Authorities found that Hong Kong had lost such advantages . Officials of the Central Authorities who once appreciated the advantages of Hong Kong had taken a different view . They are now reviewing why the implementation of the Basic Law has been distorted
很多負責香港問題的中央官員都很擔心《基本法》的實踐是否真的走了樣。
Many Mainland officials responsible for Hong Kong affairs are very worried whether the implementation of the Basic Law has been distorted; and if so who should be held responsible?
當香港人一味......我想，最大的爭議當然是法治。
When Hong Kong people keep I think the biggest dispute is certainly about the rule of law
很多人都說法治受到威脅和影響，香港人一定不喜歡釋法，因為釋法損害了法治。
Many say that the rule of law has been threatened or affected and Hong Kong people certainly do not like interpretation of the Basic Law because it will undermine the rule of law
對人大常委會來說，它可能認為已很克制，20年來只曾就最具爭議性的問題釋法數次。
NPCSC may consider that it has already been very restrained in exercising this power for it had only interpreted the Basic Law several times on the most controversial issues over the past 20 years
但是，香港很多法律界人士卻認為釋法一次也不行，釋法一次也是損害法治。
Nevertheless many members of the legal profession think that the Basic Law should never be interpreted because any interpretation of the Basic Law will undermine the rule of law
因為香港立法會出現癱瘓和"拉布"，本來由行政主導而具有效率的社會又好像走了樣。
The reason is that the Legislative Council of Hong Kong has been paralysed due to filibusters . The once effectively - run and executive - led society has been distorted
有人會說，中央所說的指令權是無中生有。
Some may say that the power of issuing directives mentioned by the Central Authorities is only a false claim
所以，我認為互換思維、互相體諒，對香港成功落實"高度自治"和"一國兩制"最為重要。
Thus I think mutual accommodation and understanding is the key to the successful implementation of one country two systems
主席，我現以廉政公署事宜投訴委員會主席的身份，代表委員會向立法會提交《廉政公署事宜投訴委員會二零一六年年報》。
President as the Chairman of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Complaints Committee I hereby table the Independent Commission Against Corruption Complaints Committee Annual Report 2016 on behalf of the Committee
這是委員會發表的第二十二份年報，匯報委員會在2016年的工作。
This is the 22 annual report of the Committee which provides an account of our work for the year 2016
委員會的主要職責，是監察廉政公署如何處理任何人對該署及其人員所作出的非刑事投訴。
The Committees major responsibility is to monitor the handling by the Independent Commission Against Corruption ICAC of non - criminal complaints lodged by anyone against ICAC and its officers
委員會亦會針對廉政公署工作程序中有可能導致投訴的情況，提出改善建議。
Moreover the Committee will identify any faults in ICACs work procedures which might lead to complaints and make recommendations for improvement
廉政公署的內部調查及監察組會就接獲的所有投訴，進行初步評估。
Upon receipt of all complaints the Internal Investigation and Monitoring Group IIMG of ICAC will conduct a preliminary assessment
如果認為某些個案無須展開全面調查，將向委員會陳述理由及提交評估報告。
If it considers that a full investigation is not warranted for some cases it will state the reasons and submit an assessment report for the Committees consideration
至於有足夠資料作出跟進的投訴，內部調查及監察組會在完成調查後向委員會提交調查報告，匯報調查結果。
As for complaints with sufficient information for further investigation IIMG will submit an investigation report to the Committee and report the findings after an investigation is completed
委員會會安排在會議中審議廉政公署提交的調查或評估報告，並在有需要時要求該署提供補充資料及闡述詳情，然後對投訴作出結論。
Investigation or assessment reports submitted by ICAC will be arranged to be considered at a Committee meeting . When necessary the Committee may seek additional information and further details from ICAC before drawing any conclusion on the complaints
投訴人其後會獲書面通知委員會就有關投訴所作出的建議和結論。
The complainants will subsequently be advised of the Committees recommendations and conclusions on the relevant complaints in writing
在2016年，委員會共舉行了3次會議，審議27宗投訴個案的調查報告，涉及共62項指控。
The Committee held three meetings in 2016 to consider the investigation reports submitted by ICAC . Of a total of 27 complaints covering 62 allegations considered by the Committee three allegations in two complaints were found to be substantiated or partially substantiated
其中2宗投訴內的3項指控查明屬實或部分屬實，而廉政公署高級人員已根據委員會的意見，向2名相關人士給予適當的訓示。
Two ICAC officers concerned in these cases have been given suitable advice by their senior officers at the suggestion of the Committee
此外，委員會亦審議及通過了11份評估報告，委員會同意有關投訴缺乏理由或理據，無須正式展開調查。
In addition the Committee also considered and endorsed 11 assessment reports . The Committee agreed that there were no grounds or justifications in these complaints which would warrant formal investigations
在審議投訴時，委員會會與廉政公署一同仔細檢視該署的內部程序、指引和慣例，找出可予改善之處，務求與時並進，精益求精。
In considering the complaints the Committee and ICAC have carefully examined relevant internal procedures guidelines and practices of ICAC to identify room for improvement through their updating refinement and rationalization
因應委員會在2016年就其審議的調查報告作出的建議，廉政公署已加強培訓課程的內容，務求提升前線人員在應對投訴人方面的能力。
Pursuant to the recommendations made by the Committee in the investigation reports it considered in 2016 ICAC has enhanced the contents of its training programmes to better equip its frontline officers for dealing with complainants
廉政公署亦已修訂內部規例，以收緊對申請發還公務酬酢開支的管制。
ICAC has also revised internal regulations to tighten up the control over claiming entertainment expenses for official purposes
委員會透過出版年報，定期向市民交代委員會的工作，藉以提高委員會運作的透明度及問責性。
The publication of the Annual Report enables the Committee to brief the public on its work on a regular basis . It can enhance the transparency and accountability of the Committees work
各位議員如對年報有任何意見，歡迎向委員會秘書提出。
Should Members have any comments on the Annual Report they are welcome to forward their views to the Secretary of the Committee
我們向各位議員及市民對委員會工作的支持，表示謝意。
The support of this Council and members of the public to the work of the Committee is very much appreciated
這些大幅增加的利潤最後到哪裏去？
May I ask the eventual whereabouts of the substantially increased profits?
是否落入香港人的口袋？
Will they go to the pockets of Hong Kong people?
有報道指出，李嘉誠及新世界集團已經為此設立上市公司。
There are reports that LI Ka - shing and the New World Group have established listed companies for this purpose
老實說，現在吃"大茶飯"的都是中資公司，例如中銀航空租賃的飛機租賃業務蓬勃發展，現時是全球第五大和亞洲最大的飛機租賃公司。
To be honest Chinese - funded enterprises are now making hefty profits; for example the aircraft leasing business of BOC Aviation is booming and it is now the worlds fifth largest and Asias largest aircraft leasing company
我不知道他們的稅務安排或所謂財技如何？
I have no idea about the taxation arrangements or the so - called financial techniques of these companies
是否成立一些租賃公司，把飛機租給自己的公司，從中取得大幅利潤？
Will leasing companies be set up to lease aircrafts to their own companies to reap significant profits?
航空公司如何營運又是另一個問題。
The operation of airlines is another problem
對貧富懸殊有甚麼好處？
How does it help ease the disparity between the rich and the poor?
對製造更多就業機會，讓香港人有機會工作、脫貧，有甚麼好處？
How does it help create more job opportunities for Hong Kong people and alleviate poverty?
我恐怕這只會淪為另一個國際公司或國企的財技，讓他們大大受惠，節省很多金錢。
I am afraid this initiate will only become another financial technique exploited by international companies or state - owned enterprise to reap benefits and save a lot of money
但是，這些錢不會回到香港人的口袋，亦不會大幅增加我們的就業機會。
Nonetheless the money will not plough back to benefit Hong Kong people and our employment opportunities will not be significantly increased
政府估計未來會增加1,600個職位，但我認為這種估計比較樂觀，增幅亦很小。
According to the Governments estimate 1 600 additional jobs will be created in the future . I think this estimate is rather optimistic and the rate of increase will be very small
為甚麼香港要為這個行業製造大幅稅務優惠？
Why should Hong Kong provide substantial tax concession for this industry?
我真 的不清楚，亦不明白，為甚麼我們要繼續讓我們的稅制建基於一個滴漏理論的迷思。
I really do not know or understand why we should continue to allow our tax regime to be based on the myth of a trickling - down theory
過去很多經濟學家的分析清楚顯示，投資利潤會比一般"打工仔"靠工資所得的多，一般經濟增長根本沒法追上投資利潤。
The analysis made by many economists in the past clearly showed that investment profits would exceed the wages of ordinary wage earners and the general economic growth simply could not catch up with the growth in investment profits
這個安排亦進一步擴闊貧富懸殊，有利於這些用財技或投資攻略的企業賺取利潤，但它們賺到的利潤不會回到香港。
This arrangement also further widens the wealth disparity and enables enterprises to use financial techniques or investment strategies to make profits but the profits will not be ploughed back to Hong Kong
這個稅務優惠只會令貧富懸殊進一步加劇，令香港的不公義情況進一步穩固。
The tax concession will only further aggravate the disparity between the rich and the poor further strengthening the unfair situation in Hong Kong
我認為這是容許飛機租賃公司玩弄財技，避稅的措施。
I think this measure allows aircraft leasing companies to play with financial management techniques and resort to tax avoidance
代理主席，我希望政府三思，如果我們只是"為他人作嫁衣裳"，幫助富有的人或國企，讓他們賺取更大利潤，這不是香港應該擔當的角色。
Deputy President I hope that the Government will think twice . If we are just making bridal dresses for others helping wealthy people or state - owned enterprises make more profits this is not a role that Hong Kong should play
運輸及房屋局局長，你是否打算答辯？
Secretary for Transport and Housing do you intend to reply?
主席，今天是張炳良局長在本屆立法會最後一次以局長身份出席會議，我真的不想責罵他。
President today it is the last time that Mr Anthony CHEUNG attends the meeting of the Legislative Council in his capacity as the Secretary and I really do not want to reproach him
不過，《2017年道路交通條例草案》正是最佳例子，活生生演繹了何謂行政霸道，不是行政主導，而是政府"惡晒"。
However the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2017 the Bill is the best example that vividly illustrates the hegemony of the Executive Authorities . The Government is not executive - led but it acts like a tyrant
多位議員，包括建制派及民主派議員剛才提到，第一，"19"這個數字是否有斟酌餘地。
A number of Members including Members of the pro - establishment and democratic camps have just mentioned that the increase to 19 seats is debatable
張局長，很可惜，你以前是學者，我對你相當尊重，但今天你代表政府進行霸道行為，我認為需要譴責。
It is a great pity that Secretary Anthony CHEUNG who was once a scholar whom I highly respected is now acting so overbearingly on behalf of the Government . Such acts should be reprimanded
申訴專員亦認為，運輸署應提供更多復康巴士，服務傷殘人士，令他們不用困在家中。
The Ombudsman also opined that the Transport Department should provide more rehabilitation buses to serve people with disabilities so that they do not have to stay at home all the time
如果政府容許小巴座位由16個改為20個，營運商提供無障礙的低地台小巴的彈性便會較大。
If the Government allows the seating capacity of light buses to be increased from 16 to 20 there will be greater flexibility for operators to provide barrier - free low - floor light buses
我們知道，英國、日本和台灣使用數個車種，車上安裝一些摺櫈，有輪椅人士使用時，摺櫈可以向上摺，以便放置輪椅；沒有輪椅人士使用時，摺櫈可以放下來，讓普通乘客使用。
We are aware that a few vehicle models now used in the United Kingdom Japan and Taiwan have some folding seats installed therein . Such seats can be folded up to accommodate wheelchairs and when there are no wheelchair users the folding seat can be put down for ordinary passengers
如果有20個座位的小巴，這個彈性更會大大提升，因為這類車種能夠提供20座或22座的載客量。
If there are 20 seats in light buses the flexibility will be greatly enhanced because such models have a seating capacity of 20 to 22
主席，政府一意孤行，頑強的態度令人感到遺憾。
President it is regrettable that the Government has acted wilfully and obstinately
如果膝蓋不夠力，也很難登上小巴。
If their knees are not strong enough it is difficult for them to board light buses
可是，很多住在屋邨的長者，除了小巴便沒有其他公共交通工具。
Yet many elderly people living in housing estates do not have other means of public transport apart from light buses
面對人口老化問題，政府還有多花數年時間進行試驗，更要留待下一屆政府處理，試問這是一個負責任的政府嗎？
In the face of an ageing population the Government still has to spend a few more years on trials and leaving the issue to be handled by the next - term Government . Does the current - term Government undertake responsibility?
主席，我謹以《2017年道路交通條例草案》委員會主席的身份，匯報法案委員會的審議工作。
President in my capacity as Chairman of the Bills Committee on Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2017 I would like to report on the deliberations of the Bills Committee
根據《道路交通條例》第2條，"小型巴士"的定義是"經構造或改裝為只用作運載司機及不超過16名乘客及其個人財物的汽車"。
According to section 2 of the Road Traffic Ordinance Cap . 374 light bus is defined as a motor vehicle constructed or adapted for use solely for the carriage of a driver and not more than 16 passengers and their personal effects
第374章第2條將"公共小巴"界定為"用作或擬用作出租或取酬用途的小型巴士，但不包括任何私家小巴"。
Public light bus PLB is defined under section 2 of Cap . 374 as a light bus other than any private light bus which is used or intended for use for hire or reward
在香港的運輸體系內，公共小巴的角色，是提供輔助接駁服務。
In the transport system of Hong Kong the role of PLBs is to provide supplementary feeder service
過去5年，公共小巴平均每天接載超過180萬乘客人次，約佔全港公共交通總乘客量的15%。
Over the past five years the average daily patronage of PLBs was over 1.8 million passengers making up about 15 % of the total public transport patronage in Hong Kong
因應公共小巴的輔助接駁角色，政府一貫對公共小巴的數目設有上限，以維持對公共小巴整體供應量的管制，目前上限為4,350輛。
It is the Governments established policy to set a limit on the number of PLBs to maintain control on the overall supply of PLBs having regard to their supplementary feeder role . The current cap is 4 350
運輸署於2015年曾就公共小巴服務進行綜合調查，發現公共小巴服務的供求情況在過去數年大致保持平穩。
According to a comprehensive survey on PLB services conducted by the Transport Department in 2015 the supply and demand for PLB services had remained generally stable over the past few years
不過，當局察悉，乘客在繁忙時段和非繁忙時段對專線小巴服務的需求差異頗大，而在最繁忙的1小時，大部分專線小巴路線的服務供應已接近飽和。
However it was noted that the passenger demand for green minibus services during peak periods and non - peak periods differed quite significantly whereas the service supply of most green minibus routes during the busiest one hour had almost reached saturation
同時，公共小巴業界不時表示經營環境變得更為艱難，以及面對司機短缺的問題。
At the same time the PLB trade had indicated from time to time that the operating environment was becoming more difficult and they faced the problem of shortage of drivers
因此，政府當局開展了增加公共小巴座位數目上限是否可行及是否可取的研究。
The Administration therefore conducted a study on the feasibility and desirability of increasing the maximum seating capacity of PLBs
因應上述的研究結果，政府當局建議將公共小巴的最高座位數目由16個增加至19個。
As a result of the aforesaid study the Administration proposes to increase the maximum seating capacity of PLBs from 16 to 19
政府當局曾於2016年12月就上述建議，諮詢立法會交通事務委員會的委員，交通事務委員會的委員歡迎增加公共小巴座位數目的建議。
The Administration consulted members of the Panel on Transport of the Legislative Council in December 2016 on the aforesaid proposal . Panel members welcomed the proposal to increase the seating capacity of PLBs