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世界各國正加大國內或跨國基建投資，工程金額數以千億美元計，特區政府正與國家部委商討如何合作參與這些工程項目。
Countries across the globe are increasing their investments in local or cross - boundary infrastructure developments . Such projects are worth hundreds of billions of US dollars . The HKSAR Government is discussing with the Mainland authorities how we can participate jointly in these projects
專業服務平台 "一帶一路"沿線地區對專業服務需求殷切。
Demand for professional services from regions along the Belt and Road is strong
去年施政報告提出的2億元"專業服務協進支援計劃"，已於兩個月前推出，支援專業界面向外地市場的交流、推廣和合作。
The 200 million Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme announced in last years Policy Address was launched two months ago to support the professional sectors in their exchanges cooperation and related publicity efforts targeting overseas markets
香港可配合"一帶一路"倡議，為沿線國家提供培訓。
In support of the Belt and Road Initiative Hong Kong can provide training programmes for the Belt and Road countries
港鐵學院正與幾個國家的鐵路營運者初步探討。
The MTR Academy has embarked on initial discussions with the rail operators of several countries
機場管理局成立的"香港國際航空學院"，於上月與法國國立民用航空學院簽訂協議，合作培訓本地及區內的航空專才。
The Hong Kong International Aviation Academy established by the Airport Authority AA signed an agreement last month with Ecole Nationale de lAviation Civile of France to jointly nurture aviation professionals for Hong Kong and the region
特區政府亦準備為沿線國家訪港官員安排有關特區政府運作的講座或短期培訓，促進合作。
The HKSAR Government is also prepared to organize talks or short - term training on the operation of the HKSAR Government for visiting officials from Belt and Road countries to enhance cooperation
放寬簽證、方便往來 為了促進香港與沿線國家的合作交流，政府將審視放寬對相關國家的就業、求學、旅遊等的簽證要求。
To foster cooperation and exchanges between Hong Kong and countries along the Belt and Road the Government will consider relaxing visa requirements for nationals of those countries for employment study and visit
就此，政府已與白俄羅斯就雙方的互免簽證安排達成共識，並計劃放寬柬埔寨簽證安排。
We have reached a consensus with Belarus on mutual visa exemption and are planning to relax visa requirements for Cambodian nationals
民心相通 政府會繼續推動教育合作和交流，讓香港學生了解沿線國家，促進民心相通。
The Government will continue to promote cooperation and exchanges in education to help Hong Kong students gain a better understanding of the countries along the Belt and Road thereby strengthening people - to - people bonds
新措施包括更新或微調中小學課程及製作適用教材、增加學生學習外語的機會，增加本年到內地"絲綢之路"沿線的學生交流團名額至5,600名，並透過優質教育基金推動學生到內地及沿線國家交流。
New initiatives include updating or fine - tuning primary and secondary school curricula and producing appropriate teaching resources providing students with more opportunities to study foreign languages increasing the quotas to 5 600 for students Mainland exchange programmes along the Silk Road this year and encouraging through the Quality Education Fund students to engage in exchange activities in the Mainland and countries along the Belt and Road . The Government set up the Hong Kong Scholarship for Belt and Road Students Indonesia this academic year
政府於本學年起增設"一帶一路印尼獎學金"，下學年將會有兩個以私人捐款設立的馬來西亞及泰國"一帶一路"獎學金。
In the next academic year there will be two Belt and Road scholarships funded by private donations for students from Malaysia and Thailand
青年交流方面，民政事務局與公民教育委員會於去年試辦"'一帶一路'交流資助計劃"，資助本港青年到沿線國家交流。
For youth exchanges the Home Affairs Bureau and the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education launched the Funding Scheme for Exchange in Belt and Road Countries on a trial basis last year . The scheme aims to provide support for local young people to participate in exchange activities in the Belt and Road countries
文化方面，政府會透過本地和海外的表演、展覽、研討會和論壇等活動，推廣香港的多元藝術及文化，並促進內地通過香港與沿線國家的民心相通，也會繼續加強與沿線國家的體育交流和合作。
On the cultural front the Government will promote Hong Kongs broad spectrum of arts and culture by organizing performances exhibitions seminars and forums locally and overseas and foster people - to - people bonds between the Mainland and countries along the Belt and Road through Hong Kong . We will also continue to strengthen our exchanges and cooperation in sports with these countries
創新及科技不是口號，而是提高香港經濟和社會發展速度的新動力。
Innovation and technology are no slogan . They create new impetus for economic and social development
香港的創科應用，多方面明顯落後於中國內地。
Hong Kongs application of innovation and technology notably trails the Mainland of China in various aspects
兩星期前，特區政府和深圳市政府簽訂合作備忘錄，在香港落馬洲河套地區發展"港深創新及科技園"，土地面積是科學園的4倍。地圖1 政府亦大力投放180億元，以完善香港的創科生態系統，推動"再工業化"、資助大學進行中游及應用研究、資助業界利用科技升級轉型，以及扶助初創企業發展等各種新措施。
Since the establishment of the Innovation and Technology Bureau the atmosphere for innovation and technology development in Hong Kong has been significantly enhanced over the past year with more top - tier global research and development institutes establishing their presence here
針對長者貧窮和在職貧窮問題，政府在短短4年間推出"長者生活津貼"和"低收入在職家庭津貼"兩個全新的支援計劃。
To address elderly poverty and working poverty the Government has introduced two new support programmes―the Old Age Living Allowance OALA and the Low - income Working Family Allowance over the short span of four years
對於葛珮帆議員所謂"袋住先"的說法，我並不認同。
I do not agree to Dr Elizabeth QUATs argument for pocketing first the Amendment Regulation so to speak
如此本末倒置會帶來兩個惡果：第一，將虐待動物合法化；第二，助長非法繁殖。
Such a practice of putting the cart before the horse will result in two bad consequences first the legalization of animal abuse; and second the growth of illegal breeding
低門檻發牌制度帶來惡果，只會鼓勵更多狗主成為私人繁殖商。
A licensing regime with a low threshold will bring about bad consequences by encouraging more dog owners to become private breeders
換言之，現時任何人都可以成為私人繁殖商，只要合乎《修訂規例》，隨便找一個地方即可成為繁殖狗隻的售賣商。
In other words anyone can become a private breeder now . As long as they comply with the Amendment Regulation they can breed dogs for sale anywhere
然而，當中牽涉第二個問題。
However another issue has arisen
剛才有同事提到當中荒誕的情況。
A colleague mentioned an absurd scenario just now
當局固然無法突擊檢查私人處所，必須取得手令才能進入。
The authorities certainly cannot conduct surprise inspection on private premises without a search warrant
換言之，唯一的方法是預約巡查。
In other words the only possible way is an inspection by appointment
就狗隻繁殖場申領牌照或合法證明而言，地政總署、渠務署及消防處等相關部門均訂明非常嚴格的規例。
With regard to the application for a licence or legal proof for operating a dog breeding facility the Lands Department the Drainage Services Department the Fire Services Department and other relevant departments have all laid down very stringent regulations
繁殖問題已經嚴重至政府無法不修例管制住家繁殖，而這確實是有需要的。
The problem of breeding has become so serious that the Government can no longer refrain from making legislative amendments to regulate home breeding which is indeed essential
另外，狗隻每日必須有30分鐘的活動時間。
On the other hand dogs are required to exercise for at least 30 minutes per day
其實，人類每日也要進行30分鐘運動，現時會議經常"拉布"，我真的懷疑我每日有否30分鐘的運動時間。
In fact human beings should also exercise for 30 minutes every day . Nonetheless given the frequent filibustering in this Council I wonder if I can have 30 minutes to do exercise every day
此外，狗隻交配時須由指定人員在場監察，並且不能以不人道方法強迫狗隻交配。
Besides during mating the dogs should be monitored by a designated person and forced mating using inhumane ways should not be allowed
鄭松泰議員剛才提及的強迫交配，待第139B章生效後，我們大可引用第139B章的code of practice，我相信屆時便不會出現這些情況。
Dr CHENG Chung - tai just now mentioned forced mating but I believe this practice would no longer exist after Cap . 139B comes into effect because we can then take action pursuant to the code of practice under the legislation
狗隻是人類最好的朋友，所以我們只能從源頭想辦法保護狗隻，或呼籲盡量不要棄養，甚至日後在有關的小組委員會上建議訂立棄養的罰則，但卻沒理由要求狗隻"零繁殖"。
Since dogs are mans best friend we must find ways to protect them at root we must appeal to people not to abandon their pets or we may even put forward proposals at the future Subcommittee meetings to introduce penalties for animal abandonment . There is however downright no reason for the pursuit of zero breeding of dogs
我認為這句話只會成為國際大笑話。
I think such a remark will only become an international joke
又有議員擔心，在署方上門巡查時，持牌人不肯開門。
On the other hand while some Members worried that the number of applicants will increase with time after the enactment of the legislation others worried that the licensees might refuse to open the door for inspection by AFCD staff
我在這裏奉勸大家，香港市民普遍是守法的，絕大多數都是守法的，並會依法行事。
I nonetheless would like to advise that Hong Kong people are generally law - abiding and will act in accordance with the law
所以，希望大家不要以"小人之心，度市民君子之腹"。
I therefore hope that Members will not make subjective guesses about peoples intention
謹此陳辭，多謝主席。
I so submit . Thank you President
主席，首先多謝各位議員發表的意見，正如我剛才所說，修訂規例旨在加強規管動物買賣及狗隻繁育的活動，從而促進動物衞生及福利。
President first of all I would like to thank Honourable Members for their views . As I said earlier the Amendment Regulation seeks to strengthen the regulation of animal trading and dog breeding activities thereby promoting animal health and welfare
我們深信，發牌制度可以為漁農自然護理署提供切入點，就狗隻的繁育及售賣進行監管，促進動物健康和福利。
We are convinced that the licensing regime will give an anchoring point for the Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department AFCD to regulate the breeding and trading of dogs with a view to promoting animal health and welfare
政府明白，不同持份者就有關修訂持不同意見，雖然有部分團體和人士對經修訂的牌照制度持不同意見，但為數不少的動物權益團體均認為，加強規管動物買賣和狗隻繁育活動，有助促進保障動物健康及福利。
The Government notes that different stakeholders have different views on the relevant amendments . Despite the dissenting views held by some groups and individuals on the revised licensing regime quite a number of animal rights organizations consider that strengthening the regulation of animal trading and dog breeding activities can help promote the protection of animal health and welfare
經考慮各方意見後，我們認為現行的修訂規例可以促進保障動物健康和福利，並且在保障動物福利和寵物主人，以及動物售賣商的利益之間取得適當平衡。
After taking into account the views of various parties we believe that the current Amendment Regulation can promote the protection of animal health and welfare and strike an appropriate balance between the protection of animal welfare and the interests of pet owners and animal traders
我們必須重申，修訂規例是經過多年討論及研究的成果，我們亦希望修訂規例可以如期落實，讓漁護署規管狗隻繁育和售賣活動，使狗隻的福利得到較好的保障。
We must reiterate that the Amendment Regulation is the fruit of years of discussion and study . We also hope that the Amendment Regulation can be implemented on schedule to enable AFCD to regulate dog breeding and trading activities so that the welfare of dogs can be better protected
我們深信，新的規管制度可以促進動物健康和福利。
We are convinced that the new regulatory regime can promote animal health and welfare
基於上述原因，政府促請各位議員反對兩項決議案。
In view of the above reasons the Government urges Honourable Members to oppose the two resolutions
立法會成立的小組委員會於去年12月9日審議了《生效日期公告》，多數委員都認同《修訂規例》應盡早實施，同時，亦在會上否決了由毛孟靜議員提出廢除《生效日期公告》的決議 案。
A subcommittee formed by the Legislative Council scrutinized the Commencement Notice at its meeting on 9 December last year . The majority of members of the subcommittee agreed that the Amendment Regulation should be put into operation as early as possible and a resolution proposed by Ms Claudia MO to repeal the Commencement Notice was negatived at that meeting
由於有兩位議員對《生效日期公告》再提出決議案，我們今天要再一次討論實施《修訂規例》的生效日期。
Today as two Members have proposed further resolutions against the Commencement Notice we have to discuss once again the commencement of the Amendment Regulation
《修訂規例》由2012年進行公眾諮詢至立法階段，歷時數年。
There was a lapse of a few years between the public consultation in 2012 and the enactment of the Amendment Regulation
其間，我們在充分考慮持份者及公眾的意見後，已作了一些調適，《修訂規例》在保障動物福利和寵物主人及動物售賣商的利益之間取得適當的平衡，讓漁農自然護理署就狗隻繁育活動進行巡查監管，以及推廣及教育工作。
During that period we made certain adjustments after giving due consideration to the views of stakeholders and members of the public . The Amendment Regulation strikes an appropriate balance between the protection of animal welfare and the interests of pet owners and animal traders and enables the Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department AFCD to carry out inspection regulation promotion and education work concerning dog breeding activities
在過去數月，漁護署已就新的規管工作積極展開準備，讓寵物主人及動物售賣商了解新制度的要求。
Over the past few months AFCD has been actively preparing for its new regulatory work by apprising pet owners and animal traders of the requirements of the new regime
因此，我們認為沒需要如譚文豪議員提出的決議案，把生效日期延遲。
We therefore do not consider it necessary to defer the commencement of the Amendment Regulation as suggested in the resolution proposed by Mr Jeremy TAM
就毛孟靜議員再次提出廢除《生效日期公告》的決議案，先前立法會在小組委員會的階段曾否決該議案。
As for the resolution proposed by Ms Claudia MO once again to repeal the Commencement Notice it was previously negatived by the Legislative Council at the subcommittee stage
我希望指出，廢除《生效日期公告》，只會令我們原地踏步，而無法保障狗隻的福利。
I wish to point out that repealing the Commencement Notice would only keep us from progressing and render us unable to protect the welfare of dogs
這種消極的方式，並不會減少寵物售賣的行為，反而會令出售寵物的行為不受規管，而一些不法動物售賣商亦可藉私人寵物擁有人的名義作為掩飾，繼續經營業務，衍生公眾衞生及動物福利的問題。
Such a passive approach would not reduce pet trading but would allow the sale of pets to go unregulated with some unscrupulous animal traders being able to continue operating under the disguise of private pet owners causing public health and animal welfare problems
因此，我們敦請議員反對這兩項決議案，讓新的規管制度能盡早落實。
In the light of this we urge Honourable Members to oppose these two resolutions so that the new regulatory regime can be implemented as early as possible
代理主席，這10年以來，香港社會和議會對於動物權益越來越關注。
Deputy President over the past decade the community and this Council have become increasingly concerned about animal rights
我剛擔任立法會議員時，也曾在議會提出一項議案，促請特區政府完善動物友善政策或制訂動物友善政策。
When I first became a Member of the Legislative Council I moved a motion in this Council urging the SAR Government to formulate an animal - friendly policy
過去10年，如果說政府完全沒有就動物福利做任何事，我相信不太公道。
I think it is unfair to say that the Government has not done anything on animal welfare in the past decade
特區政府在處理社區動物或領養方面的工作，以及今天提出修訂香港法例第139B章，在在體現出政府在動物權益方面盡了很大努力。
The work of the SAR Government in managing community animals advocating animal adoption and introducing the proposal today to amend Cap . 139B of the Laws of Hong Kong showed that great efforts have been made in respect of animal rights
當然，我要肯定毛孟靜議員在動物權益方面做了一些工作。
I certainly have to acknowledge that Ms Claudia MO has devoted a lot of effort to animal rights
我在很多議題上，特別是在動物權益方面與她有共同的看法。
I share her views on a wide range of topics particularly with respect to animal rights
其實，當局由2012年起已開始討論這項法例和進行諮詢，經歷了差不多5年時間。
Since Mr KWONG is a new Member he may not be aware that the Government has initiated the discussions and consultations on the legislation since 2012 and almost five years have passed
我不知道他為何會選擇性失憶。
139B so I do not know why he has selectively lost his memory
首先，對於無良的大型繁殖商，現時法例最多只能處以罰款，以及很輕微的處分，但修訂規例生效後，政府便有權吊銷這些繁殖商的牌照。
First of all for unscrupulous large - scale breeders the maximum penalty under the existing legislation is a fine and the sanction imposed is very light . But after the commencement of the Amendment Regulation the Government will have the right to revoke the licences of these breeders
有些同事問這項修訂規例能否完全禁止私人繁殖，現時的確未能做到這點，但在法例生效後便會有法例規管，我相信這是一項進步。
Some Honourable colleagues queried whether the Amendment Regulation can completely prohibit private breeding . While it is indeed impossible to impose a total ban private breeding will be subject to regulation after the legislation comes into effect and I believe this is an improvement
其中一封信提到，"我們一眾動物福利團體多年來希望透過修改Cap. 139B來規管動物繁殖業及保障動物福利。
As mentioned in one of the letters we a group of animal welfare organizations have strived for years to regulate the animal breeding trade and protect animal welfare by amending the law
Cap. 139B的修例已於上屆立法會會期內通過，我們一眾動物團體感到十分鼓舞，因為有此修訂條例才可以保障狗隻在適當的環境、規限的生育年齡及生育次數下繁殖。
The amendment to Cap . 139B was passed in the last legislative session . Various animal organizations are happy as the amended legislation provides protection to dogs by stipulating the suitable environment for breeding the breeding age and the number of litters
"有動物團體在另一封聯署信內表示："有了這條法例，繁殖場內的狗隻無論在生產次數、生活環境、生育年齡等各方面都得到法例保障，不再像沒有法例保障的情況下，不停生產及處於極擠迫的惡劣環境下生活。
In another joint letter some animal organizations stated that after the enactment of the legislation the dogs in the breeding facilities are protected by law in terms of the number of litters living environment and breeding age; they no longer have to breed incessantly and live under very crowded and adverse conditions
我明白很多愛護動物人士希望香港成為一個零購買、零棄養的城市，但我們也要面對現實。
I understand that many animal lovers hope that Hong Kong can be a city with zero trading and zero abandonment of animals but we must face the reality
根據政府統計處的數據，現時有四成市民飼養的狗隻是從寵物店購買，如果我們完全立法禁止在寵物店買賣狗隻或完全禁止涉及商業利益的繁殖，很可能預見的情況是，這些繁殖場便會轉移至地下經營，令現時本來想進行的監管工作變得越來越困難。
According to data from the Census and Statistics Department 40 % of dogs kept by members of the public are bought from pet shops . If we enact legislation to impose a total ban on trading of dogs in pet shops or on dog breeding for commercial interests the likely foreseeable result is that all breeding facilities will operate underground making it increasingly difficult to monitor the situation
我相信這不是所有愛護動物人士都想看到的情況。
I believe this is not the situation that all animal lovers would like to see
我亦希望較多市民會領養寵物，以代替購買寵物，逐步減少繁殖寵物的數字。
I also hope that more people will adopt instead of buy pets so as to gradually reduce pet breeding
我認為高局長在這方面應該多做工作。
I think Secretary Dr KO should make greater effort in this regard
好像只有30人左右，對嗎？
It seems that only 30 people will be deployed right?
局長也承認30人不算多，但我想告訴議員，是否立法與是否有足夠人手執法事實上是兩回事。
The Secretary has also admitted that the manpower of 30 people is not strong but I would like to tell Members whether legislation should be enacted and whether there is sufficient manpower to enforce the law are two separate issues
如果你問執法機關是否有足夠人手執法，每個執法機關都會告訴你沒有足夠人手執法。
If one asks law enforcement agencies whether they have sufficient manpower to enforce the law each agency will claim that there is insufficient enforcement manpower
我促請局長增聘人手負責這項工作，但沒有足夠人手執法並不表示無須就一些問題立法。
While I urge the Secretary to hire more people to undertake the work I disagree that legislation should not be enacted to deal with certain issues due to a lack of manpower for law enforcement
如果這樣，很多問題都不能夠處理，例如打家劫舍也沒有足夠人手執法，酷刑聲請也沒有足夠人手審核，是否表示我們無須就這方面立法和處理？
If that is the case many issues cannot be dealt with . For example we do not have sufficient manpower to combat robbery and deal with torture claims does it mean that we do not need to enact legislation accordingly and deal with the issues?
我知道坊間有一種說法，這項修訂規例生效後，便會產生所謂"一樓一狗"或密室零監察的非法繁殖情況。
I am aware of a saying in the community that after the commencement of the Amendment Regulation the situation of illegal breeding will arise that is the so - called one dog per floor or nil monitoring of enclosed areas . Let me remind these people the maximum fine imposed will be 100,000 after the passage of Cap
但我想提醒這些人，第139B章獲得通過後，最高罰款為10萬元，如果涉及虐待動物，便會同時違反現行法例第169章，警方便有權採取相應的執法行動，最高刑罰為監禁3年。
139B and in case cruelty to animals is involved an offence will be committed under the existing Cap . 169 . The Police may take the relevant enforcement actions and the maximum penalty is three years imprisonment
法例上的漏洞已經存在多時，現時法例亦對私人繁殖毫無規管。
The legal loopholes have existed for a long time and the existing laws fail to regulate private breeding
我相信現時處於惡劣環境下的狗隻已沒有時間再等我們多花1年時間審議，亦不希望我們廢除這項修訂規例。
I believe that dogs now living in deplorable conditions cannot afford to wait one more year for us to hold further deliberations and do not want us to repeal the Amendment Regulation
我亦想藉此機會告訴局長，這項修訂規例暫時只是規管狗隻的繁殖，我們聽到不少愛護動物人士表示，貓隻的繁殖同樣需要監管。
I would also like to take this opportunity to tell the Secretary that while this Amendment Regulation only regulates the breeding of dogs for the time being a number of animal lovers have indicated to us that the breeding of cats should similarly be monitored
所以，希望這項修訂規例生效後，政府除了加強人手監督和執法外，亦要開始考慮貓隻的繁殖和規管。
Hence after the commencement of the Amendment Regulation I hope the Government will increase manpower for monitoring and enforcement and start considering the breeding and regulation of cats
代理主席，我謹此陳辭，反對毛孟靜議員和譚文豪議員的決議案。
With these remarks Deputy President I oppose Ms Claudia MOs and Mr Jeremy TAMs resolutions
代理主席，在立法會討論動物議題，我多麼希望說的是成立"動物警察"。
Deputy President I really wish that the animal issue being discussed in the Legislative Council was the establishment of animal police
如果住所符合現時的發牌要求，便可進行商業繁殖。
Any domestic premises that meet the current licensing requirements will be allowed to be used for commercial breeding
有沒有人過問動物的感受呢？
Has anyone ever asked how animals feel?
既然當局說現時的法例未夠完善，那為何不直接一步到位，朝成立"動物警察"出發，由他們執法？
Now that the authorities say that the existing legislation is imperfect why do they not work towards the establishment of animal police who should be responsible for taking enforcement action so as to directly settle the matter once and for all?
現時問題的爭議是，當局認為在住家進行狗隻繁殖問題不大，導致民間團體有激烈的辯論，但真理越辯越明。
What makes the current issue controversial is that the authorities do not consider the home breeding of dogs a serious problem and this has resulted in a heated debate among community groups . But then the more the truth is debated the clearer it becomes
現時我們正努力爭取時間、空間，以涵蓋修訂規例下光照不到的地方。
We are now striving hard for time and space to cover those shadowy places under the Amendment Regulation
有否突擊檢查的能力？
Is it capable of carrying out surprise checks?
對於"地獄繁殖場"，人人得而誅之，政府本應針對此方面訂定法例，但現在卻針對小單位的住家繁殖，導致現在的辯論好像失去了焦點，亦讓署方有機會模糊了焦點。
Hellish breeding facilities are universally condemned . The Government is supposed to legislate against them and yet it is currently targeting home breeding in small premises thus putting the present debate kind of out of focus and giving the department a chance to blur the focus
他們都很有心，今天有一二百人請假到來，現時就在立法會門外的示威區。
They are zealous . Today one to two hundred of them have taken leave from work and come here . They are in the demonstration area outside the Legislative Council Complex right now
他們知道如果此修訂規例倉卒通過執行，在毫無準備的情況下，在未能釋除公眾疑慮的情況下，政府很容易"好心做壞事"。
They know that if this Amendment Regulation is hastily passed and implemented with no preparation while failing to dispel public misgivings the Government is likely to do a disservice despite its good intentions
問題的癥結是修訂規例沒有在立法會的議事廳進行過討論，如果曾進行討論，有修正案及辯論，我們便有空間、時間想清楚。
The crux of the issue is that the Amendment Regulation has never been discussed in the Chamber of the Legislative Council before . Had it been discussed amended and debated before we would have had space and time to think it through
我們很擔心動物因商業繁殖而變相被虐待的情況會越來越嚴重。
We are very worried that the maltreatment of animals arising from commercial breeding will become increasingly serious
代理主席，以往有關動物權益的議題，很少能夠在議事廳內進行辯論，我以前透過電視或前往示威現場，很想當時的代議士將這個聲音帶入議會。
Deputy President in the past issues relating to animal rights were rarely debated in this Chamber . Back then whether sitting in front of the television or standing at the scenes of demonstrations I strongly hoped that representatives of the people could bring this voice into the legislature
我認為這修訂規例同時牽動一個思潮，便是香港要有"動物警察"。
As far as I am concerned this Amendment Regulation also serves as a stimulus to the trend of thought that Hong Kong needs to have animal police
同時，我們應慢慢步向正確方向，繁殖應該越少越好，領養真的能夠救動物一生。
Meanwhile we should gradually steer ourselves in the right direction bearing in mind that the less animal breeding the better and rehoming can really save the lives of animals
我們又可否考慮把不要虐打、虐殺動物、要好好對待動物、所有生命平等、"地獄繁殖場"不應存在等信息加入小朋友的教科書？
Besides can we consider incorporating into childrens textbooks such messages as no assault on or brutal killing of animals treating animals well all lives being equal and putting an end to the existence of hellish breeding facilities?
我們應令一些動物慢慢走入我們的社區，而不是刻意變相鼓勵繁殖。
We should gradually assimilate certain animals into our community rather than intentionally and effectively encourage the breeding of them
如果狗隻繁殖次數太多，獲得的照顧不夠，身體不好無法再生育，失去商業價值，會否成為數天前被綁在街上的一對狗隻？
If a dog that has bred too many times does not receive enough care and is thus rendered unhealthy and unable to breed anymore it will lose its commercial value; in that case will it suffer the same fate as the pair of dogs tied in the street a few days ago?
假設我被主人飼養，負責商業繁殖，負責賺錢。
Suppose I were a dog kept by my owner for commercial breeding to make money
原因是有法例鼓勵發出500個至1,000個甲類牌照，政府的鼓勵導致了一種氛圍。
It is because of a law that encourages the issuance of 500 to 1 000 Category A licences . The Governments encouragement will give rise to an atmosphere
代理主席，讓我重申甘地的一句名言，一個城市如何看待動物，取決於這個城市的文明程度。
Deputy President allow me to quote a famous statement by GANDHI The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated