Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
主席，說回香港，特別是今次疫情當中，究竟我們又處理得怎樣呢？
President coming back to Hong Kong and particularly in this epidemic how have we performed in handling the crisis?
正如我剛才提到，整體上，我們看到特區政府是基於科學作出決策，而在政策上，我認為政府已不時作出調整，算是能夠交到功課，這點我剛才已有提及。
As I said earlier overall speaking we can see that the decisions of the SAR Government are scientifically - based and in terms of policies I think the Government has made adjustments from time to time and I would say that the Government has done its part . I have made this point earlier on
但是，有些情況仍值得我們檢討，包括我們在處理疫情的過程中，政府官員有否從同理心的角度與市民的心正如我剛才所說的緊扣在一起呢？
Having said that there are still situations worthy of our review including whether government officials in the course of their handling of the epidemic have as I said earlier closely connected with the people from an empathetic point of view
讓我舉個例子，在疫情剛爆發時，香港社會口罩不足，我們明白口罩不足是一個現實，但政府有否採取一些我剛才提及的symbolic的行動？
Let me cite an example . At the start of the outbreak there was a shortage of face masks in society . We understand that the shortage was real but did the Government take any symbolic action that I just mentioned?
有否嘗試帶動社會各界一起募捐，將一些口罩發送給一些真正缺乏口罩的老弱人士呢？
Did it try to motivate various sectors of the community to take part in donating masks for the old and the weak?
又或是在最近的"防疫抗疫基金2.0"中，為何綠色小巴會被遺漏？
Or in the recent AEF 2.0 why is it that the green minibuses are omitted?
大家也說不出理由。
Nobody can give a reason for that
今天很多議員也提及失業人士，我們今次的"防疫抗疫基金2.0"的確能夠幫助很多企業和保住員工的就業，但如果在今次疫情中，特別是剛才提及政府要求他們先暫停營業的行業，他們被迫關門，根本無工開，無法申請員工工資一半的資助，但政府又不能向他們提供協助，只是叫他們申請綜合社會保障援助，而如果他們無法申請綜援的時候，又如何能夠令社會人士覺得政府對他們有同理心呢？
This AEF 2.0 can indeed help many enterprises and keep workers in employment . But for some industries affected by this epidemic especially those told by the Government to shut down temporarily which I mentioned earlier if they are forced to shut down meaning that their workers have to stop working they will not be able to apply for subsidies to meet 50 % of their workers wages . If the Government provides no assistance to them but only tells them to apply for the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance CSSA and if they are ineligible for CSSA how can members of the community feel that the Government empathized with them?
藉着最後1分鐘的發言時間，我不得不提的是，反對派近來公開宣示會爭取在今年9月的立法會選舉中取得過半議席，然後會利用這個優勢迫使特區政府就範，否則便會否決將來所有法案和預算案。
In this last minute of my speaking time I must mention that recently the opposition camp has openly declared that they will strive to obtain a majority of seats in the Legislative Council Election in September this year . Then they will take this advantage to force the SAR Government to yield or else they would negative all bills and Budgets in future
今年的防疫抗疫基金和預算案還可以在我們建制派支持之下通過，做到"撐企業，保就業"，共渡時艱，但如果下屆立法會形勢有變，今天的預算案和方案將全部無法通過，香港社會便真的進入徹底"攬炒"，所以請香港市民三思。
This year AEF and the Budget can still be passed with the support of us in the pro - establishment camp thus enabling us to provide support for enterprises and safeguard jobs in an effort to ride out the difficulties with the people . But if there would be changes in the situation of the Legislative Council in the next term and all the Budgets and proposals like those under discussion today would not be passed Hong Kong society would really be doomed to mutual destruction thoroughly . Therefore I urge the people of Hong Kong to think twice
第一，市民感覺預算案與自己無關。
First the public feel that the Budget has little to do with them
我相信現時觀看會議直播或仍然留意立法會會議的市民會覺得與兩輪防疫抗疫基金的措施比較，預算案不怎跟自己有關。
To people who are watching the live broadcast of this meeting or who still care to pay attention to meetings of the Legislative Council I think their feeling is that compared with the two rounds of measures under the Anti - epidemic Fund the Budget does not have much to do with them
一份預算案理應體現施政報告的措施或每屆政府的施政，尤其在今年"林鄭"政權已進入中期，亦即她提出的4年或5年計劃的實施中期。
A budget is supposed to materialize the measures proposed in the Policy Address or the policy administration of each term of Government especially as the Carrie LAM regime has already entered its mid - term and in other words it is half way through the implementation of the four - year or five - year plan put forward by her
特別要指出的是，在2010年後，香港明顯已被納入中國大陸整個國家規劃之下。
I have to point out in particular that after 2010 Hong Kong has obviously been incorporated into the overall national plan of Mainland China
建制派的議員現時馬逢國議員及謝偉俊議員在席豈可支持和要求政府全民"派錢"？
How can Members of the pro - establishment camp―Mr MA Fung - kwok and Mr Paul TSE are in the Chamber now―support and demand the handing out of a universal cash payout by the Government?
"老兄"，這是大逆不道的要求。
My buddy it is treacherous to put up such a demand
預算案是運用公共財政的計劃，建制派好應該思考如何建設香港，而前提是他們要相信這個政權具備資源再分配的認受性和能力。
A budget is the plan on the use of public finance . The pro - establishment camp should consider it from the angle of how Hong Kong should be developed and such consideration should be premised on their belief that this regime has the mandate and ability to redistribute resources
我沒想過在席的建制派議員當然馬逢國議員和謝偉俊議員還未發言，我不知道他們的取態竟然要求政府"派錢"。
It has never occurred to me that the pro - establishment Members in the Chamber now―of course Mr MA Fung - kwok and Mr Paul TSE have not spoken yet and I do not know their positions―would call on the Government to hand out cash
另外，有關警暴或警權問題的討論，由我2016年當選至今，其實情況從來沒有兩樣。
Besides concerning the discussion on police violence or police powers actually there has been no changes in the situation since I was elected in 2016
但是，過去的行政長官有先天不足，或媚共的心理。
However the past Chief Executives had congenital deficiency or the mentality of fawning on the Communist Party of China
他寫："行政長官最嚴重的弱點在於無法理解香港公司在內地開展業務的政治風險"。
He wrote The most serious weakness of Chief Executives has been an inability to comprehend the political risk for Hong Kong firms when doing business on the Mainland
"行政長官最嚴重的弱點在於無法理解香港公司在內地開展業務的政治風險"。
The most serious weakness of Chief Executives has been an inability to comprehend the political risk for Hong Kong firms when doing business on the Mainland
是指行政長官沒有任何意識捍衞香港的營商環境。
It means that the Chief Executives have not the least intention to defend the business environment in Hong Kong
私有產權制度是《基本法》的要點。用顧汝德的詞彙，在經濟學上來說，便是離岸。
The system of private property rights is a salient point of the Basic Law and in the words of Leo GOODSTADT it is offshore in economics
他對《基本法》有很多論述，我不想扯上政治，談甚麼香港如何保衞"一國兩制"、捍衞私有產權制度及人權，我不談這些。
He has made a lot of observations on the Basic Law . I do not wish to link this with politics or talk about how Hong Kong should defend one country two systems the system of private property rights and human rights . I do not wish to talk about these things
在這一刻，司長，為何從這麼多商界議員及功能界別議員當然，我支持廢除功能界別的發言，我們明顯看到他們的憂慮？
At this juncture let me ask the Financial Secretary this Why is it that from the speeches of so many Members from the business sector and functional constituencies FC―of course I support the abolition of FCs―we can clearly tell that they are worried?
他們的憂慮其實並非單純針對現今世界大局即經濟轉變或他們自身的損失，而是我們察覺到香港這個所謂離岸的特徵在這一年內完全消失。
Their worries actually do not purely stem from the general situation around the world that is the economic volatilities or their own losses but the fact that as we have noticed the feature of Hong Kong staying offshore so to speak has completely vanished this year
修訂《逃犯條例》的含意是，在法制上直接給予香港一個被中國大陸介入的位置。
The amendment of the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance is meant to directly place Hong Kong in a position in the legal system where there can be intervention from Mainland China
此外，中美貿易戰現時的明顯格局是，當世界各國均與中國脫鈎，香港過去30年賴以發展的"前店後廠"經濟模式即所謂的香港模式不復存在。
Moreover judging from the clear pattern of the China - United States trade war now when countries worldwide have decoupled from China the economic mode of front shop and back plant or the so - called Hong Kong mode on which Hong Kong has relied for development over the past three decades will cease to exist
在這段時間，大家知道，原來金融服務業已不是香港的產業。
During this period of time we have come to realize that the financial services industry is no longer an industry of Hong Kong
在這個時候，有人說："美國，你懲治香港吧"。
Some people are now telling the United States to punish Hong Kong
那麼香港人何去何從呢？
Then what is the way forward for Hongkongers?
我的結論是，大家吃好一點......
My conclusion is Let us all eat well and sleep tight
當政府連民意代表和選舉結果也不尊重時，我們如何撥款給政府呢？
When the Government does not even respect representatives of public opinion and the outcome of an election how can we approve any funding for it?
就有官員談《基本法》第二十二條是否適用於在香港設立的中聯辦的問題，政府多年來都表示，第二十二條適用於中聯辦，中聯辦不能干預香港的內部事務。
Regarding a government officials statement concerning whether Article 22 of the Basic Law is applicable to LOCPG established in Hong Kong the Government has been saying over the years that Article 22 is applicable to LOCPG and LOCPG should not interfere in the internal affairs of Hong Kong
這種人治的方式，市民看在眼內。
Such rule of man is visible to members of the public
我最後一次警告你，梁君彥，不要再限制議員的發言。
I am warning you for the last time Andrew LEUNG . Stop restraining the speech of a Member
梁君彥，我警告你，不要再濫用你的權力，限制市民的代表發言。
Andrew LEUNG I am warning you not to abuse your power and restrain the speech of a representative of the public
我正談及不應再撥款給政制及內地事務局，因為局長無能，只聽北京的旨意，沒有聽人民的聲音，沒有人格尊嚴，出賣了自己的尊嚴。
I am saying that we should not approve any funding for the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau for the reason that the Secretary is incompetent follows only the order of Beijing and fails to listen to peoples voices . He maintains no personal dignity
我在審議預算案的財務委員會特別會議中，特別向鄭若驊司長和司法機構政務長提問，香港的法庭還有否制衡政府的功能。
At a special meeting of the Finance Committee for examining the Budget I specifically put a question to Secretary for Justice Teresa CHENG and the Judiciary Administrator as to whether Hong Kong courts still exercise the function of checking and balancing the Government
我第一次問時，政府繞了一個大圈，說香港的法庭不偏不倚，當我再追問，法庭有否制衡政府的功能時，鄭若驊說香港的法庭沒有議員口中所說的職能，而司法機構政務長最後也沒有回答我的問題。
When I had asked the question for the first time the Government beat around the bush saying that Hong Kong courts are impartial . When I had raised the question again on whether the courts still exercise the function of checking and balancing the Government Teresa CHENG said that Hong Kong courts do not exercise such function as referred to by the Honourable Member . The Judiciary Administrator also failed to answer my question in the end
香港自由度下跌，是由於我剛才罵了很久的高官，以及助紂為虐的保皇黨所致，而我們每個人應自覺地保衞香港的眾多優良傳統和機制。
The decline of freedom in Hong Kong is attributable to senior officials whom I have been chiding for a long time just now and the pro - Government camp who is holding a candle to the devil . We all need to take the initiative to protect the well - established traditions and mechanisms of Hong Kong
你們很多人在公務員系統成長，很多人在香港接受教育雖然可能你們有些人的子女在外國讀書你們很多人都是與香港人一起成長，為何要出賣你們的自尊、人格和香港的自由，以換取你的一官半職，這樣對得起香港人嗎？
Many of you have developed your career in the civil service and many of you were educated in Hong Kong though some of you may have children studying overseas . As many of you have grown up together with Hong Kong people why would you sell out your self - esteem and dignity and Hong Kongs freedoms in exchange for a government post? . Can you live up to the expectations of Hong Kong people in doing so?
請看看民意，到街上走一圈，聽聽市民怎麼說，香港已處於水深火熱、自由和"一國兩制"淪陷的階段。
Please gauge public opinion by walking around the streets and listening to members of the public . Hong Kong is already at a stage where its people live in extreme misery and its freedoms and one country two systems are being eroded
我今天發言的目的是，我們透過反對預算案來告訴你們，市民是如何憤慨，香港的自由淪陷是多麼危險。
I have been speaking today for the following purpose . We want to tell you by opposing the Budget how infuriated members of the public are and how dangerous the erosion of Hong Kongs freedoms is
沒有"一國兩制"，商人也不會有好處。
If there is no one country two systems businessmen can reap no benefits either
我們希望國際把我們看作一個自由的城市，還是在暴政下的專制城市？
Do we want the international community to regard us as a free city or an authoritarian city under a tyrannical regime?
主席，為了應對前所未見、由去年的社會暴亂及新冠病毒疫情引致的經濟低迷，財政司司長在今年的財政預算案推出了大規模的逆周期措施，以"撐企業、保就業、振經濟、紓民困"。
President to address the economic downturn arising from the social riots last year and the novel coronavirus epidemic the Financial Secretary rolled out counter - cyclical measures of a massive scale in the Budget with a view to supporting enterprises safeguarding jobs stimulating the economy and relieving peoples burden
除了一貫的寬減差餉、薪俸稅及利得稅；綜援、"生果金"出"雙糧"；替公屋租戶代繳租金等措施外，政府亦回應了社會的訴求，向18歲或以上的永久性居民每人發放1萬元。
Apart from the usual measures of reduction of rates salaries tax and profits tax double payment for recipients of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance and fruit grant and paying the rent for tenants of public rental units the Government has also responded to social aspirations by the disbursement of 10,000 to each permanent resident aged 18 or above . Basically I support this kind of measures
對於這類措施，我基本上是支持的，我更希望預算案能夠及早通過，讓這些紓困措施可以盡快落實，其中派發1萬元現金對很多家庭來說有現實的需要，是一筆應急錢，以解決他們當前面對的財政困難。
I further hope that the Budget can be passed expeditiously so that these relief measures can be implemented as soon as possible . Among them the 10,000 cash handout is practically needed by many families . It can serve as an emergency fund to resolve the financial difficulties they are facing right now
在去年中美貿易戰的大背景下，以及6月後因為反修例事件而引發的社會暴亂，已經令香港的經濟拾級而下，社會疲於應對，因此政府在去年8月至10月期間，先後推出了4輪紓困措施。
Last year the general environment of the China - United States trade war and the social riots arising from the incidents of opposition to the proposed legislative amendments since June had already led to the progressive decline of Hong Kongs economy . Society was exhausted in coping with the situation . For this reason from August to October last year the Government successively launched four rounds of relief measures
但很可惜，一波未平一波又起，新型冠狀病毒年初來襲，影響更深、更廣，各行業和階層無一不受波及。
Yet regrettably hardly had one upheaval subsided when another occurred . At the beginning of the year novel coronavirus broke out making even more profound and extensive impacts . Not a single industry or stratum could be left intact
政府迅速反應，在2月中旬推出第一輪300億元的防疫抗疫基金，亦在預算案中再推出1,200億元的"撐企業、保就業"方案去應對。
Responding swiftly in mid - February the Government introduced the first round of the Anti - epidemic Fund AEF in the sum of 30 billion and further put forward in the Budget a corresponding proposal costing 120 billion to support enterprises and safeguard jobs
近日更加因應疫情持續，再推出第二輪防疫抗疫基金，總額為1,375億元。
Recently in response to the persistent epidemic the second round of the AEF totalling 137.5 billion was launched
如果我們結算一下，預計2020-2021年度的財政赤字將會由原先估計的1,391億元，增至2,766億元，佔本地生產總值接近一成。
After calculation it is estimated that the fiscal deficit in 2020 - 2021 will increase from the original forecast of 139.1 billion to 276.6 accounting for nearly 10 % of the Gross Domestic Product
由於經濟下滑，賣地收入及稅收減少，司長亦曾經明言今年的財政赤字很大機會會擴大至3,000億元。
Owing to the economic downturn revenue from land sales and taxes has decreased . As clearly stated by the Financial Secretary it is highly possible that the fiscal deficit will expand to 300 billion this year
誠然，特區政府一直都秉承審慎理財的原則，回歸23年以來，除了上年度外，只有5個財政年度曾經錄得赤字，包括2002-2003年度及2003-2004年度因SARS一役而分別錄得617億元及401億元的赤字。
Undeniably the Special Administrative Region Government has always upheld the principle of managing public finances with prudence . Over the past 23 years since the reunification only five financial years have recorded a deficit apart from last year including the year of 2002 - 2003 and the year of 2003 - 2004 which respectively saw a deficit of 61.7 billion and 40.1 billion due to the outbreak of SARS
主席，雖然新冠肺炎在香港的致命率比較低，但因為病毒的潛伏期比較長而傳染性相當高，為了避免病毒廣泛傳播及醫療系統超負荷而導致疫情失控，政府有需要採取比當年SARS更為嚴厲的防疫措施，包括收緊出入境管制、關閉康樂及文化事務署轄下的場地、戲院、健身中心等處所、實施限聚令及推動保持社交距離等，都是前所未有的措施。
President the fatality rate of the novel coronavirus pneumonia in Hong Kong is relatively low but it has a relatively long incubation period and is highly transmissible . To prevent the spread of the virus and the health care system from being overloaded which will cause the epidemic to go out of control it is necessary for the Government to adopt anti - epidemic measures stricter than those adopted during the SARS period . Measures including tightening immigration control closure of venues under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and premises such as cinemas and fitness centres implementing the order to prohibit group gatherings and promoting social distancing are unprecedented
全港學校已經停課3個多月，復課無期。
All school classes in Hong Kong have been suspended for more than three months . The date for school resumption remains uncertain
種種防疫措施固然是必要，但對香港經濟活動的打擊、對企業營運的阻礙、對市民生活的影響極為嚴重。
The various anti - epidemic measures are certainly necessary but the blow to Hong Kongs economic activities obstruction to the business operation of enterprises and impact on peoples living are extremely serious . Furthermore the novel coronavirus has spread rampantly worldwide
再者，新冠病毒在全球蔓延，為了控制疫情，不少國家都採取了嚴厲的防疫措施，全球經濟活動幾乎陷於停頓，估計仍需要一段很長時間才能慢慢恢復，本地經濟環境出現V型反彈的機會微乎其微。
To control the epidemic many countries adopted strict anti - epidemic measures . Economic activities around the world almost came to a standstill . It is expected that gradual recovery will take a long period
根據最新的數據，香港首季度的失業率已經上升至4.5%，創下9年新高；而零售、住宿及膳食服務業等重災區合計的失業率更急升至6.8%，並估計仍然會繼續上升。
The chance of a V - shaped rebound in the local economy is slim . According to the latest figures Hong Kongs unemployment rate in the first quarter has risen to 4.5 % hitting a record high in nine years . The aggregate unemployment rate in stricken areas such as retail accommodation and food services sectors has surged to 6.8 % and it is estimated that the upward trend will continue
正如行政長官所說，疫情對香港的打擊是史無前例的。
As stated by the Chief Executive the blow to Hong Kong from the epidemic is unprecedented
非常時期便要用非常手段來應對，所以制訂了接近3,000億元的赤字預算，以應對目前艱難的時期，實屬合情合理。
Extraordinary measures are needed to cope with exceptional circumstances . For this reason a budget deficit nearing 300 billion was formulated to cope with the present plight . It is indeed reasonable
但是，我認為這些錢必須用得其所，發揮應有的作用，為民紓困，維持社會的經濟動力。
However in my view such money must be spent properly to produce the intended effects to relieve peoples burden and maintain the economic impetus in society
主席，處理眼前的疫情，為受影響的每一位市民、每一家企業提供支援，當然非常重要。
President of course it is vitally important to provide support for every member of the public and every enterprise affected in handling the current epidemic
政府剛剛出台的第二輪防疫抗疫基金亦回應了我和很多業界人士的訴求，為各行各業提供了一些抗疫支援，相信能夠緩解一大部分的問題。
The second round of AEF introduced by the Government lately has addressed the requests made by me and members of many industries providing anti - epidemic support for various professions and sectors . I believe it can largely alleviate the problems
但是，不能夠忽視的是本地文化藝術界、體育界和創意產業亦是受到嚴重打擊的重災區，支援措施還需擴大覆蓋範圍和予以加強，尤其是部分業界朋友未能受惠於兩輪的防疫抗疫基金，仍然急需援助。
However we cannot neglect the local cultural and arts sector sports sector and creative industry which are also stricken areas being hit severely . The support measures need to be expanded and strengthened particularly since some industry members who cannot benefit from the two rounds of AEF are still in need of urgent assistance
政府必須進一步補漏拾遺，刻不容緩。
The Government must further help those who have been missed out without delay
主席，香港電影金像獎的實體頒獎禮已因疫情取消，今屆有17齣香港電影參與角逐，結果令人充滿期待。
President the physical presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Film Awards has been cancelled because of the epidemic . This year 17 Hong Kong films contest for the awards . The announcement of the results is eagerly anticipated
但展望明年的金像獎，還有多少齣香港電影可以參賽？
However looking ahead we wonder how many Hong Kong films can contest for the film awards next year
這令人非常憂慮。
This has caused us grave concern
香港電影界經歷了前年內地"陰陽合同"帶來的衝擊，以及去年暴亂的折騰，現時是否可以捱過疫情，保留一群專業的製作人員？
The Hong Kong film industry has been impacted by the issue of dual contract on the Mainland the year before and suffered from the riots last year . Now can it tide over the epidemic and retain a group of professional production staff?
這也令人非常擔憂。
This is also worrying
我這樣說絕對不是危言聳聽。
I am absolutely not raising any alarmist talk
最近，我和電影界人士會見傳媒，業界代表表示，據他們了解，今年到目前為止只得3齣電影計劃開拍，數目只及去年的十分之一。
Recently members of the film industry and I have met with the media . Representatives of the industry said that to their knowledge so far there are only three movies planned to be filmed this year . The number is only one tenth of that last year
很多從業員為了生計已被迫暫時轉行，其中很多可能是"一去無回頭"。
Many practitioners are forced to temporarily switch to another profession to make a living and a lot of them may not come back
但是，疫情的出現完全衝擊了行業的正常運作。
However the outbreak of the epidemic has dealt a great blow to the normal operation of the industry
政府出台的防疫抗疫基金對戲院行業作出支援，但對電影製作行業的產業鏈卻未有任何措施。
The AEF launched by the Government provides support for the cinema industry but no measure has been put in place for the industrial chain of the film production industry
我曾經緊急建議政府調動基金予以支援，但政府卻以這種做法有違基金原意而沒有採納。
I made an urgent proposal that the Government should mobilize the Fund to render support but the Government did not accept it on the grounds that such an act would deviate from the original intention of the Fund . As the saying goes With the skin gone to what can the hair adhere?
正所謂"皮之不存，毛將焉附"，如果政府漠視業界目前的困難或束手不顧，便會造成人才流失，那麼之前的所有努力便可能會盡付東流。
If the Government ignores the current difficulties of the industry or sits with folded arms it will lead to wastage of talents . Then all the earlier efforts may come to nought
主席，電影界面對的只是問題的一小部分。
President what is faced by the film industry is only a small part of the problem
事實上，在我代表的體育、演藝、文化及出版界中，基於行業的特性，從業員中有相當多的自由工作者，即所謂的自僱人士。
In fact in the sports performing arts culture and publication sector represented by me owing to the characteristics of the sector a large number of practitioners are freelancers that means the so - called self - employed persons
他們有很多是憑着一股熱誠投身業界，貢獻他們的青春，不斷提升及磨練自己，站在不同的舞台上發揮所長，亦為香港作出了很多貢獻，當中有投身夢工場的電影工作者，有從事各項表演藝術和視覺藝術的藝術工作者，亦有默默耕耘的體育、音樂和舞蹈導師和教練。
Many of them joined the sector with enthusiasm devoting their youth making continuous efforts to upgrade and train themselves giving play to their strengths on different stages and making a lot of contributions to Hong Kong . Among them there are film workers devoted to the dream workshop arts workers engaged in various types of performing arts and visual arts as well as sports music and dance instructors and coaches who keep working quietly and assiduously
但很可惜，基於他們的自僱身份及彈性工作性質，今次只能夠受惠於全民獲派發的1萬元資助，以及部分人可以申請到7,500元資助。
Yet regrettably owing to their capacity as self - employed persons and flexible job nature this time they can only benefit from the 10,000 disbursed to all members of the public and some of them can apply for the financial assistance of 7,500
面對場地關閉和學校停課，為了維持生計，當中部分人現時甚至要放棄自己的專業，放下理想，轉為從事地盤、送外賣、車口罩或洗車業等。
In the wake of closure of venues and school suspension now some of them to maintain their livelihood even have to give up their own profession abandon their dreams and switch to such jobs as working at construction sites delivering food sewing face masks and washing cars
這群人也算較為幸運了，因為亦有相當一部分的從業員無法在短期內另覓工作，真正手停口停，要"食穀種"，部分人可能要捱7個月直至下學年開學，生活非常難以為繼。
This group of people are already more fortunate because there are also a considerable number of practitioners who cannot find another job shortly . Living from hand to mouth they have to exhaust their savings . Some may have to struggle for seven months until the next school year commences
此外，大批民營文化體育場所和團體，例如琴行、音樂室、排練室和體育會等，也是在非常艱苦的狀況下繼續支撐。
They can hardly live on . Moreover a large number of cultural and sports venues and organizations in the private sector such as musical instrument shops music rooms rehearsal rooms and sports clubs barely manage to hang on in dire straits
主席，我們投入了500億元和珍貴的土地資源興建西九文化中心，又花了300億元興建啟德體育園區，這些均是重要的基建，但在文化創意及體育產業的發展中，人才才是整個行業的靈魂。
President we have injected 50 billion and precious land resources for the construction of the West Kowloon Cultural District and spent 30 billion on the construction of the Kai Tak Sports Park . These are important infrastructure . Yet in the development of the cultural creative and sports industries talent is the soul of the whole industry
政府必須盡力支援這批業界的中流砥柱，避免他們流失，否則這些硬件將會難以發揮，我們的文化創意產業和香港的體育事業亦會難以繼續健康發展。
The Government must do its best to support these people who are the mainstay of the industries to prevent wastage . Otherwise it will be difficult for the hardware to give play to its functions . It will also be hard for our cultural and creative industries and sports to continue to develop healthily in Hong Kong