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政府今年也會動用6億5,000萬元，進行有關法律支援、呈請和上訴的工作。
This year the Government will also spend 650 million on work relating to legal assistance petitions and appeals
不過，我們看到歐美國家對於這些酷刑聲請的法律支援，在財政和時數方面也會設置上限，但香港卻沒有，那麼，我們為這些假難民提供無限制的法律支援，這便是對他們仁慈，但對香港市民殘忍，也等於丟錢入海。
However we can see that in the United States and European countries regarding the provision of legal assistance for this kind of torture claims there are caps on both the amount of monetary assistance and the number of hours of assistance provided to them . But this is not the case in Hong Kong . In view of this since we are providing unlimited legal support to these bogus refugees we are being kind to them but cruel to Hong Kong people and this is also tantamount to throwing money into the sea
局長會否參考歐美國家的做法，就這些酷刑聲請者的法律支援設置上限？
Will the Secretary draw reference from the practices adopted by the United States and European countries by capping the legal assistance provided for these torture claimants?
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：《2018年選舉法例條例草案》予以三讀並通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the Electoral Legislation Bill 2018 be read the Third time and do pass
政府應立即檢討綜合社會保障援助計劃的相關措施，包括政府應立即擱置將領取長者綜援的合資格年齡收緊至65歲；綜援制度應與時並進，政府應檢討綜援標準金額，並定期進行基本生活需要研究，以及准許年老及健康欠佳的人士獨立申請綜援。
The Government should immediately conduct a review of the relevant measures regarding the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance CSSA Scheme including that the Government should immediately shelve the tightening of the eligibility age for elderly CSSA to 65 the CSSA system should be kept abreast of the times the Government should review the CSSA standard rates and conduct studies on the basic needs of living regularly as well as allowing elderly people and those in ill health to apply for CSSA on an individual basis
第一，政府必須立即擱置將領取長者綜援的合資格年齡收緊至65歲的做法。
First of all the Government should immediately shelve the tightening of the eligibility age for elderly CSSA to 65
羅致光局長數天前還在說"風涼話"，指如果活到120歲，60歲只是中年，潛台詞即是："60歲是中年，香港的長者憑甚麼申請長者綜援？
Secretary Dr LAW Chi - kwong made some sarcastic remarks a few days ago claiming that if we can live to 120 years of age we would only be middle - aged when reaching the age of 60 . His underlying message is Being 60 years old is middle - aged why should the elderly people in Hong Kong apply for elderly CSSA?
你們繼續工作，做牛做馬吧！
They should continue to work like dogs!
"但政府究竟有否想過，他們為60歲或以上人士提供了多少就業機會呢？
Yet has the Government ever examined how many job opportunities have they provided for those aged 60 or above?
他們就鼓勵企業聘請60歲或以上人士做了多少工作呢？
How much work have they done on encouraging enterprises to employ those aged 60 or above?
如果這群長者沒有僱主聘請便會失業，便要拾紙皮。
These elderly people would be unemployed and have to scavenge cardboards if no employers hire them
局長和特首涼薄、刻薄，看看有多少長者要推着拾紙皮的手推車？
The Secretary and the Chief Executive are so mean and unsympathetic would they take a look at how many elderly people are pushing a cart to pick up cardboards?
高官退休可以"食長糧"，香港的長者則甚麼都沒有。
High - ranking officials have pensions in retirement but the elderly people in Hong Kong have nothing to rely on
政府未經任何諮詢，便斷言會在今年內將領取長者綜援的合資格年齡提高至65歲，這是草率和極不負責任的決定。
The Government has arbitrarily announced to raise the age eligibility for elderly CSSA to 65 this year without conducting any consultation . This is a hasty and extremely irresponsible decision . Tyranny is fiercer than a tiger
苛政猛於虎，特首"林鄭"經常說的"管治新風格"，其實即是這種無良和獨斷的作風。
The new style of governance frequently mentioned by Chief Executive Carrie LAM is actually such an unscrupulous and arbitrary style
有建制派議員建議政府考慮動用關愛基金補貼60至64歲的領取綜援人士，令他們獲得與長者綜援相同的金額。
Some Members from the pro - establishment camp suggested the Government to consider providing subsidies to CSSA recipients aged 60 to 64 under the Community Care Fund so that they will get an aggregate amount equivalent to elderly CSSA
然而，這些替代方案 只是緩兵之計，亦會令長者貧窮的問題日益加深。
However these alternative proposals are merely stalling tactics which will also aggravate the problem of elderly poverty as time passes
如果接受了這些替代方案，變相等於縱容政府繞過立法程序，直接進入行政程序的行為，亦會促使政府日後向其他不同的社會福利和公營房屋政策"開刀"，包括進一步收緊申請年齡。
If we accept these alternative proposals it would be tantamount to condoning the Government in bypassing the legislative procedures and jumping to administrative procedures direct . It will also prompt the Government to lay its hands on other various social welfare and public housing policies in the future including the further tightening of the eligibility age
因此，我認為政府應該立即擱置收緊領取長者綜援年齡的政策，並要重新諮詢。
Therefore I consider that the Government should immediately shelve the policy of tightening the eligibility age for elderly CSSA and conduct consultation afresh
第二，政府應立即檢討綜援標準金額，因為綜援制度現時的標準金額，是社會福利署在1996年按照市民的基本生活需要而釐定，其後只是按照社會保障援助物價指數的變動作調整。
Second the Government should immediately review the CSSA standard rates since the existing standard rates under the CSSA system were determined by the Social Welfare Department SWD in 1996 in accordance with the basic needs of living of the public whereas adjustments have only been made afterwards on the basis of the Social Security Assistance Index of Prices
然而，通脹和物價在過去20年一直上升，現時在連鎖快餐店購買一盒叉燒飯也要40多元，政府在1996年就基本生活需要制訂的預算根本完全脫離目前的現實。
However inflation and prices have been rising continuously over the past 20 years . A lunchbox of rice with barbecued pork now costs 40 - odd in a chain fast food restaurant . The Basic Needs approach formulated by the Government in 1996 is entirely detached from reality nowadays
在20年前，手提電話是奢侈品，未有納入綜援的標準金額之內，但時至今日手提電話已屬必需品，卻沒有包括在現時的基本生活需要之內，可見根本是不合時宜。
Mobile phones were a luxury 20 years ago and were not included in the CSSA standard rates . However mobile phones have become a necessity nowadays but they are not included in the basic livelihood needs under CSSA presently . It is obvious that the basic livelihood needs are not kept abreast of the times
更重要的是，政府在1999年認為綜援金額太高，大幅削減了三人及四人家庭的綜援金額，故此綜援金額早已偏離應有的水平。
More importantly still the Government considered that the amount of CSSA payment was too high in 1999 and then cut substantially the amounts of CSSA payment for three - member and four - member families . As a result the amount of CSSA payment has already deviated from the appropriate level
此外，根據社署的紀錄，綜援的租金津貼只可全數支付四成領取綜援人士租用私人樓宇住宅的租金，導致六成領取綜援的私樓住戶出現"超租津"的情況。
In addition according to the records of SWD the rent allowance under CSSA can only cover in full the rents paid by 40 % of the CSSA recipients renting private residential properties such that 60 % of the CSSA recipients living in private properties face the problem of actual rent exceeding the monthly rent allowance received
這些"超租津"的領取綜援人士需要以應付衣食住行的標準金額來補貼租金，故此現時的租金津貼機制亦脫離了現實和租務市場的實況。
CSSA recipients faced with such a problem would have to make up for the shortfall in rent allowance with the standard rate payment covering their basic livelihood needs . Therefore the existing mechanism of rent allowance is also detached from reality and the true situation in the rental market
津貼水平未能協助私樓綜援戶支付實際的房屋開支，有見及此，政府應該重新研究"基本生活需要預算"，透過檢視"基本生活需要預算"，重新制訂金額的水平，並且以現時租住私樓的綜援家庭能夠應付實際繳交的租金的九成為目標，重訂現時的租金津貼。
The level of allowance cannot assist CSSA recipients living in private properties to meet the housing expenditure actually paid . In view of this the Government should re - examine the Basic Needs approach and formulate a new level of CSSA payment through reviewing the Basic Needs approach . The existing rent allowance should also be adjusted with the target of meeting 90 % of the rent actually paid by CSSA households currently renting private properties as their dwellings
第三，政府應准許長者及健康欠佳的人士以個人或家庭單位申請綜援。
Third the Government should allow elderly people and those in ill health to apply for CSSA on an individual basis or a household basis
雖然政府在2017年取消了"衰仔紙"，但現時申領綜援仍須以家庭為單位。
Although the Government abolished the bad son statement in 2017 people still have to apply for CSSA on a household basis
現時的制度假設了子女會承擔供養父母的責任，但由於子女亦需要照顧自己的家庭，以致家庭對年老父母的支援變得薄弱，令與家人同住的長者欠缺足夠的經濟支援。
The system currently assumes that sons and daughters will shoulder the responsibility of contributing to the living expenses of their parents . Yet sons and daughters also have to take care of their own families such that their families can only offer minimal support to their old age parents rendering elderly people living with their families in lack of sufficient financial support
事實上，不少家庭因為種種原因不能全家申領綜援，亦有部分家庭因為總資產超出限制而不能申請，導致有些長者和殘疾人士為了符合資格而離開家人獨立居住。
In fact quite a lot of families cannot apply for CSSA on a household basis due to a variety of reasons . Some families cannot apply for CSSA because the total assets held have exceeded the limit . As a result some elderly people and persons with disabilities have to leave their families to live on their own in order to be eligible for CSSA
因此，政府應該批准長者及健康欠佳的人士以個人或家庭單位申請綜援，藉此鼓勵家人與他們同住，提供照顧和關懷。
Therefore the Government should allow elderly people and those in ill health to apply for CSSA on an individual basis or a household basis so as to encourage their families to live with them to look after and take care of them
最後，政府除了應立即檢討及改善現時的綜援計劃外，亦應盡快落實免審查的全民退休保障。
Lastly apart from immediately reviewing and improving the existing CSSA Scheme the Government should also implement a non - means - test universal retirement protection scheme as soon as possible
古時候，孟子勸諫齊宣王將惻隱之心推而廣之，將心比己，以心為心，體恤百姓。
In the ancient times Mencius advised King Xuan of Qi to widely apply the sense of compassion put himself in the shoes of the people judge other peoples feelings based on his own and show compassion to the ordinary masses
我希望特區政府亦可以做到將心比己，令香港的長者可以老有所依，安心養老，生活得有尊嚴，而不是如現時"林鄭"政府般，透過收緊申領長者綜援的門檻，令他們受到極大的侮辱。
I hope the SAR Government can also put itself in the shoes of the people so that elderly people in Hong Kong can have a sense of security spend their twilight years at ease and live with dignity instead of inflicting great insult on them by tightening the eligibility threshold of elderly CSSA just like what the Carrie LAM Administration has done now
政府於2008年成立兒童發展基金，資助非政府機構和學校推行儲蓄配對和師友配對計劃。
The Government set up the Child Development Fund CDF in 2008 to provide funding to non - governmental organizations and schools for implementing matching funds for savings programmes and mentorship programmes
據悉，基金的參與情況欠佳，設立10年至今只有約17000名兒童受惠。
It is learnt that the participation in CDF has been poor with only 17 000 children benefited since its establishment 10 years ago
反觀在新加坡、英國及加拿大等國家，為兒童長期累積資產而設立的全民計劃反應甚佳。
On the contrary in countries such as Singapore the United Kingdom and Canada universal programmes set up for providing long - term asset accumulation for children have received very positive responses
例如，新加坡當局為初生嬰兒設立的共同儲蓄計劃，個別年份出生組群的參與率高達百分之九十七。
For instance the take - up rate of the Co - Savings Scheme set up by the Singapore authorities for newborns was as high as 97 % for certain birth cohorts
主席，就議員的主體質詢，經諮詢相關政策局及部門後，我現在答覆如下： 我想首先指出政府成立兒童發展基金的目的及政策目標，與議員提及在外國為兒童設立的儲蓄計劃不盡相同，兩者難以相提並論。
President having consulted the relevant bureaux and departments I provide a reply to the Members main question as follows I wish to point out in the first place that the purpose and policy objectives of the Child Development Fund CDF set up by the Government are different from those of the overseas child savings schemes referred to by the Member . They should not be regarded in the same light
事實上，基金只聚焦於10至16歲或正就讀小四至中四的弱勢社群兒童，希望他們能夠利用參與基金計劃的3年時間，鼓勵他們養成儲蓄習慣和建立個人目標。
In fact CDF only targets at children aged 10 to 16 or students in Primary Four to Secondary Four from a disadvantaged background with an aim of helping them develop savings habits and set their personal goals during the three - year participation period
在基金計劃下，每名參與的兒童會獲配對富經驗的義務友師，透過友師的誘導下，參與基金計劃的兒童可以建立自信，學習為自己計劃未來的發展路向。
Each child participating in a CDF project will be matched with an experienced volunteer mentor . With mentors guidance participating children can build up self - confidence and learn to map out their future development paths
基金的特色是由參與兒童的家庭、贊助計劃或提供義務友師的私人機構、營辦計劃的非政府機構或學校，以及政府各方共同合作推行。
A special feature of CDF is the joint implementation of projects by various parties including the families of participating children private organizations offering sponsorship or volunteer mentors non - governmental organizations or schools operating CDF projects and the Government
因此，單以參與基金計劃的兒童數目而論斷基金的成效，或以基金計劃與海外性質完全不同的其他計劃作直接比較，我們認為實不適宜。
We therefore consider it inappropriate to determine the effectiveness of CDF only by the number of participating children or directly compare CDF projects with other overseas schemes of an entirely different nature
基金計劃每個為期3年，當中有3個主要元素，即"目標儲蓄"、"師友配對"和"個人發展規劃"。
Each CDF project which lasts for three years comprises three key components namely Targeted Savings Mentorship and Personal Development Plan
這3個元素的設計目的是為參與學員擴闊視野、提升個人能力和質素，以及豐富社會經驗。
These components are designed to broaden participants horizons enhance their abilities and personal qualities and enrich their social experience
每名參加者會參與一個目標儲蓄計劃，在兩年內每月儲蓄200元。
Each participant will join a targeted savings programme to save 200 per month over a two - year period
參加者的目標儲蓄將包括參加者本身的儲蓄、私人配對捐款和政府的特別財政獎勵這3方面，比例為1：1：1，讓儲蓄的總額最多可達14,400元。
The targeted savings which can be up to a maximum of 14,400 have 1col11 tripartite contributions from the participant himselfherself private sector matching fund and Governments special financial incentive
參加者可於計劃的第三年使用該筆儲蓄來實踐個人發展規劃。
Participants may use the savings to realize their personal development plans PDPs in the third year of the project
同時，營辦機構/學校在基金撥款和義務友師協助下，為參加計劃的兒童和青少年籌辦為期3年並經過特別設計的計劃，指導他們如何作出個人發展規劃，以及如何使用他們的儲蓄、配對捐款和政府的特別財政獎勵來實踐個人發展規劃。
At the same time with CDF funding and volunteer mentors assistance project operatorsschools organize specially designed three - year projects for participating children and young people teaching them how to formulate PDPs and implement them using their own savings matching fund and Governments special financial incentive
營辦機構/學校在計劃的3年期內為參加者、其父母/監護人，以及友師提供培訓和指導，以助他們完成計劃。
Project operatorsschools provide training and guidance for the participants their parentsguardians and mentors throughout the three - year project period to facilitate their completion of the project
基金計劃中的"目標儲蓄"雖然有儲蓄、配對捐款及政府財政獎勵的成分，但只是計劃的其中一個元素。基金計劃着重的是培養基層兒童累積無形資產，例如正面態度、抗逆能力及社交網絡等，為其未來長遠發展奠下基礎。
Despite that the Targeted Savings under CDF projects are made up of savings matching fund and a financial incentive provided by the Government they only form one of the components of CDF which attaches importance to encouraging children from underprivileged families to accumulate intangible assets such as positive attitude resilience social networks and so on with a view to laying a foundation for their long - term development
另外，勞工及福利局早前委託香港大學進行的"兒童發展基金計劃參加者的較長遠發展研究"結果顯示，基金計劃內的3個主要元素，能有效地為基層兒童和青少年提升資源管理和規劃未來的能力，擴闊個人網絡，並建立持續儲蓄的習慣，這些條件對參加者的學業和事業方面發展均有裨益，是未來成功和擺脫貧窮的重要關鍵。
The Labour and Welfare Bureau has earlier commissioned the University of Hong Kong to conduct the Study on the Longer Term Development of Child Development Fund Project Participants . The study results indicated that the three key components of the CDF projects could effectively enhance underprivileged children and youngsters ability in resource management and future planning expand their personal networks and help them develop a persistent savings habit . These benefits could enhance their academic and career development and are fundamental to their future success and their ability to combat poverty
進行上述研究的顧問團隊並沒有指出基金的覆蓋範圍過於狹窄，亦沒有就基金提供資助的年期置評。
The consultant team conducting the above study did not say that the coverage of CDF was too narrow nor did it comment on the funding period
由於基金並不是一個純粹的儲蓄計劃，擴闊基金的參與範圍至全港所有兒童並不符合成立基金的目的及政策目標。
Since CDF is not simply a saving scheme expanding its scope to cover all children in Hong Kong is inconsistent with its purpose and policy objectives
政府現時亦沒有計劃延長基金提供資助的年期。
Currently the Government has no plans to extend the funding period
兒童是社會的未來，是社會的接班人。
Children are the future of society and the future backbone of the community
政府一向高度重視兒童的成長及發展，尤其是來自弱勢社群的兒童。
The Government has always attached great importance to the growth and development of children particularly those from a disadvantaged background
就此，政府相關政策局與部門一直在多個範疇採取多方面及針對性的方法，扶助有需要兒童的發展及支援他們的家庭。
In this regard the relevant government bureaux and departments have been adopting a multifaceted and target - specific approach in various areas to facilitate the development of children in need and support their families
我們認為，如政府不論經濟條件向所有兒童提供劃一的款項或配對供款作儲蓄用途，這與現時為基層兒童製造一個發展機會更平等的策略並不一致。
We hold the view that providing all children with a uniform payment or matching contribution by the Government for saving purposes irrespective of their financial background is not in line with our current strategy of creating more equal development opportunities for children from underprivileged families
主席，我希望局長知道，在政府現時所有經常開支之中，並沒有任何恆常開支是真正為我們下一代預留作儲蓄的，嚴格來說並沒有。
President I hope the Secretary is aware that among the recurrent expenditure of the Government at present no recurrent funding has actually been set aside for our next generation in the form of savings . Strictly speaking there is none
試想想，現在面對就業問題、住房問題、生活問題，加上局長日前說"60歲是中年退休"，但又不能申領長者綜援，如何支撐到120歲？
Let us think about it we are now in face of employment problems housing problems and livelihood problems . The Secretary even remarked a few days ago that retiring at 60 years old is just retiring middle - aged . Yet these people cannot apply for elderly Comprehensive Social Security Assistance CSSA how can they support themselves to 120 years old?
主席，我相信剛才的主體答覆已說出我們的答案。
President I believe we have stated our answer in the main reply given just now
基本上，這不是百分之幾或多少錢的問題。
Essentially this is not a question concerning the percentage or amount of money
問題在於究竟政策的目標，以及所產生的作用，特別是對於基層兒童，能否給他們一個更平等發展的機會。
The question lies in whether the policy objectives and the effects generated can achieve the aim of creating more equal development opportunities for in particular grass - roots children
主席，基金的目標儲蓄計劃鼓勵每位參與學員定下每月儲蓄200港元的目標，而該計劃的申請資格是其家庭收入不超過家庭住戶每月收入中位數的75%，或正在領取經濟援助的兒童。
President the targeted savings programme under CDF encourages each participant to set a monthly savings target of HK200 whereas children whose family is either earning a household income less than 75 % of the median monthly domestic household income or receiving financial assistances are eligible for the programme
對於經濟拮据的家庭而言，三餐溫飽可能亦成問題，未必有充裕的經濟條件負擔每月200元的儲蓄款項。
Yet families with less financial means can hardly make ends meet such that they may not have adequate financial resources to afford saving 200 per month
我想問政府會否考慮降低200元的儲蓄目標，並將營辦機構和政府配對捐款的比例提高至1：2，即兒童儲蓄1元，營運機構和政府各捐2元，以鼓勵更多弱勢兒童參與該計劃？
May I ask whether the Government would consider lowering the savings target of 200 and raising the ratio of matching funds contributed by project operators and the Government to 1col2 . That is to say project operators and the Government would each donate 2 when a child saves 1 so as to encourage more children from a disadvantaged background to participate in the programme?
主席，在2008年推出這個計劃的時候，我們曾委託理工大學進行評估，當時的其中一個問題正是議員所關心的，究竟對於經濟較拮据的家庭，每月儲蓄200元會否有困難。
President when the programme was rolled out in 2008 we commissioned The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to conduct an assessment on various issues one of which is whether families with less financial means would have difficulty in saving 200 a month which is precisely the issue that Mr LAU has raised concerns about
即使我們只看有關資料而不看評估報告，基本上，第一批參與者之中只有1%成員因未能完成儲蓄計劃而退出整個項目。
Even if we merely look at the relevant information but not the assessment report basically only 1 % of the first batch of participants withdrew from the entire project due to failure to complete the savings programme
我罕有地認同蔣麗芸議員的一些說法。
This is a rare occasion that I agree with some of the arguments presented by Dr CHIANG Lai - wan
但與此同時，問題是對於坊間批評針對長者綜援的修訂，把申請年齡由60歲延至65歲，局長的回應是當大家有120歲壽命時，60歲便是中年。
But at the same time the problem is in response to the publics criticism on the amendment of raising the age threshold for eligibility for elderly CSSA from 60 to 65 the Secretary remarked that when people have a life expectancy of 120 years being 60 years old is just reaching middle - aged
按照這種邏輯，我完全不能理解為何基金無須延後兒童的申請年齡，由10至16歲改為15至19歲。
Following this logic I cannot understand at all why it is unnecessary to postpone the age window of CDF applicants from the present 10 - 16 to 15 - 19
當中最重要或有困難的地方在於，因為我們希望計劃為期3年，兩年儲蓄，其間亦提供一些訓練，但當兒童年滿16歲時，便可能開始參與考試，然後身份有所轉變，包括工作或繼續求學等。
The most important or difficult part is that as we hope a project would last for three years during which participants would make savings in two years whereas some forms of training would also be provided . However when children reach the age of 16 they may start to sit for various examinations possibly followed by identity changes such as joining the labour market or continuing with their studies
因此，如果按照計劃的設計，年滿16歲便是上限，所以大部分參與者均是16歲以下，讓他們在計劃的3年期內有足夠時間完成計劃，而他們的身份很多時候仍然是學生。
Therefore according to the design of the programme the age cap is set at 16 years old such that most of the participants are aged under 16 to ensure that they would have sufficient time to complete the project within the three - year period and by then they are still students in most cases
"主席，我非常贊同建立正面態度、抗逆能力及社交網絡的確十分重要，但我想問局長，基金已推行一段時間，你們有否任何成效指標來衡量兒童在建立正面態度或社交網絡方面的進展？
President I strongly agree that it is indeed very crucial to build up a positive attitude resilience and social networks . Having said that I would like to ask the Secretary as CDF has already been implemented for some time whether there are any performance indicators for measuring the progress of the children in building up a positive attitude or social networks?
當嬰兒出生後，政府投放一筆可能是幾千元至1萬元的款項，然後每年由政府和父母共同供款，直至兒童年滿18歲時便可使用，可以用於進修、置業，甚至治病。
When a baby is born the Government would inject a sum of say several thousand dollars to 10,000 after which the Government and parents would both make contributions every year until the child reaches the age of 18 . At that time children can make use of the savings to further their studies acquire a home or even receive treatment for diseases
對家長來說，這是很大的鼓舞和支援；對年青人來說，則是很好的機會，因為他們知道，屆時想唸書便唸書，想置業亦能夠繳付首期，父母無須負擔那麼大。
While it would offer much encouragement and support to parents it would also provide a valuable opportunity for youngsters since they know that by then they can continue their studies if they so wish or they will be able to afford the down payment if they wish to buy a home rendering the burden on their parents less heavy
此舉絕對可以鼓勵生育和幫助小家庭，但局長回應說，現在已成立基金，這與外國為兒童設立的儲蓄計劃不盡相同，所以不應相提並論。
Such a measure can definitely encourage childbearing and help small families . Yet the Secretary responded that they have already set up CDF but it is different from the children savings schemes set up in foreign countries so we should not regard them in the same light
我想問局長，是否真正想鼓勵生育，真正想幫助香港的家庭？
I would like to ask the Secretary does he really want to encourage childbearing and help families in Hong Kong?
因此，考慮究竟我們應否鼓勵香港市民為子女的將來儲蓄，確實是另一個截然不同的議題，我相信大家可以就此方面再作討論。
Therefore considering whether we should encourage Hong Kong people to make savings for their childrens future is indeed an entirely different issue . I believe we can have further discussion in this respect
然而，我們現時的策略重點是幫助基層兒童，令他們有更平等的成長機會。
Nevertheless our current strategy emphasizes on helping grass - roots children through creating more equal development opportunities for them
儘管我們相信不可能做到盡善盡美，或許有些地方仍須優化，但這與如何鼓勵家長為子女的將來儲蓄，是相當不同的政策考慮。
While we believe it is impossible to make it perfect and there may still be some areas which require improvement this involves rather different policy considerations as compared with how to encourage parents to make savings for their childrens future
蔣麗芸議員的主體質詢第三部分相當清晰，詢問政府會否考慮參考新加坡當局的做法，為初生嬰兒設立全民儲蓄計劃，局長迴避我們的問題，沒有回答我們的問題......
Part 3 of Dr CHIANG Lai - wans main question is very clear She asked whether the Government will draw reference from the practice of the Singapore authorities and set up a universal savings scheme for newborns . The Secretary has evaded our question . He has not answered our question
主席，首先感謝邵家臻議員今次在這麼適當的時候提出檢討綜合社會保障援助計劃的議案。
First of all President I thank Mr SHIU Ka - chun for proposing the motion on Reviewing the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance CSSA Scheme at such a timely moment as this
令人感到遺憾的是，羅致光局長今天竟然沒有出席立法會的辯論。
Regrettably Secretary Dr LAW Chi - kwong is surprisingly absent from the debate held in the Legislative Council today
我們今天早上仍看到局長在這裏回答議員的質詢，但此刻他竟然離開了。
We still saw the Secretary answer Members questions here this morning but to our surprise he has left now