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過往如果有大型展覽會在香港舉行，酒店的房間供應會十分緊張，房價亦不合理地偏高。
In the past when large - scale exhibitions were held in Hong Kong the supply of hotel rooms would become very tight and the rates would be unreasonably high
我想問政府有否評估，這方面的重要配套設施在未來數年的 發展力度或趨勢能否配合會展業的擴展，以及有否計劃推行一些產業政策來輔助呢？
May I ask the Government if it has assessed whether the momentum or trend of development of such important ancillary facilities in the next few years can dovetail with the expansion of the CE industry and also whether there are plans to implement some policies for the industry as a means of assistance?
雖然我手上沒有這方面的資料，如果沒有記錯，酒店房間的供應在未來數年將會有較明顯的增加，這是第一點。
Though I do not have such information on hand if my memory is correct the supply of hotel rooms will see a significant growth in the next few years . This is the first point
大家也知道，如果開會的地方附近設有酒店，兩個行業就能夠相輔相成。
It is commonly known that the availability of hotels in the vicinity of conference venues can foster the complementarity of the two industries
大家可能也記得，上一屆政府在去年的施政報告曾經提及將灣仔運動場改建成會展設施，但因為出現很多反對聲音，所以計劃暫時擱置。
Honourable colleagues may remember that the last - term Government announced in the Policy Address of last year the redevelopment of the Wan Chai Sports Ground into CE facilities . But the project was shelved due to vociferous opposition
我想就此提出一項補充質詢，由於香港地少人多，土地是非常稀缺的資源，我一直也提出要盡量善用資源。
I would like to ask a supplementary question in this regard . As Hong Kong is densely populated with limited supply of land rendering land a really scarce resource I have been proposing optimization of the use of resources
一般而言，大家也希望會展場地交通便捷，方便市民，而康體設施同樣需要有便民的安排。
Generally speaking we all hope that CE venues are conveniently accessible by transport and easily accessible to the public and sports and recreational facilities should also provide ease of access
當局能否綜合考慮這兩項需求，未來物色更多會展場地時，例如現在討論將會在西九興建會展中心、亞博館擴展等，又或是其他場地，考慮在政策上容納設施供不同活動共同使用呢？
Can the authorities consider these two needs in the same light and when seeking in the future more CE venues such as the construction of a CE centre in West Kowloon currently under discussion the expansion of the AsiaWorld - Expo or other venues accommodate as a matter of policy the share use of facilities by different activities?
事實上，如果要這樣做，可能在土地政 策方面需要作出一些配合。
In fact to do so some arrangements may have to be made in the land policy
政府會否認真考慮這個沒有矛盾的政策，令不同活動可以共同使用同一個場地呢？
Will the Government seriously consider such a compatible policy to allow share use of the same venue by different activities?
多謝馬逢國議員提出建議，第一，對於將灣仔運動場作為會展擴建用地的建議，政府在今次施政報告中提出，其實在現階段沒有這個打算，當中有兩個原因。
I thank Mr MA for the suggestion . First as regards the proposal of earmarking Wan Chai Sports Ground as the site for expansion of HKCEC the Government has made known in this Policy Address that it has no such intention at the current stage for two reasons
我們認為拆掉3座政府大樓後，能夠將現有會展中心直接延伸至新建的設施，令新舊兩個設施連成一體，將為舉辦會展活動帶來莫大好處及巨大效益；而且考慮到整個區域的影響，包括行人和交通安排，這個方法也是最理想的。
We hold that after demolishing the three government buildings the existing HKCEC can be extended and connected to the newly - built facilities direct integrating the existing facilities with the new ones thereby bringing enormous benefits and effectiveness to the hosting of CE activities . Also considering the impact on the whole area including pedestrian and traffic arrangements this option is the most desirable
因此，我們決定執行這個方法。
Therefore we decided to implement it
當然，還有另一個原因，便是早前提出將灣仔運動場改建時，確實出現很多不同聲音，包括體育界和區議會的意見。
Of course there is another reason that is when the proposal for redevelopment of the Wan Chai Sports Ground was made earlier there were indeed different views including those from the sports sector and the District Council
究竟局長現時有否計劃，去提升亞博館現有的會議設施及周邊配套？
Does the Secretary have any plans to upgrade the existing conference facilities and ancillary facilities on the periphery of the AsiaWorld - Expo?
亞博館擁有第二期的發展空間，但第一期先要做到其應有表現，包括會議和展覽，特別是展覽方面的作用，同時要考慮其營運能否達到應有要求。
Development space for Phase 2 has been reserved in the AsiaWorld - Expo but Phase 1 has to reach the necessary performance levels including in terms of conference and exhibition―especially its function for exhibition―and consideration has to be given to whether its operation is up to the required standards
所以，我們在今次施政報告作出決定，第一方面，就是先做好灣仔北3座政府大樓拆卸和重建的計劃，同時亦會研究其他現有設施，包括亞博館等場地，將來有否空間進行擴展。
Therefore we made a decision in this Policy Address . We will first duly implement the demolition and redevelopment project of the three government buildings in Wan Chai North while studying the possibility of expanding other existing facilities in the future including venues such as the AsiaWorld - Expo
我們將會審慎處理，亦會吸納梁繼昌議員剛才提出的意見。
We will handle these projects prudently and absorb the views just expressed by Mr Kenneth LEUNG
有公屋居民投訴，領展資產管理有限公司近年不斷大幅增加轄下公共屋邨商場及街市商戶的租金，令小商戶陸續被連鎖式集團經營的店鋪取代，以致物價上升及他們的購物選擇減少。
Some public rental housing PRH residents have complained that as Link Asset Management Limited the Link has incessantly raised substantially the rents charged to the shop operators of the shopping centres and markets in public housing estates under its management in recent years small businesses have been replaced one after another by shops run by chain groups resulting in higher commodity prices and fewer shopping choices for them
另一方面，現任行政長官於今年2月競選期間在一電台節目中表示，領展是一間全商業營運的機構，因此政府並無介入點，而只能提出重建公眾街市，以增加公屋居民的購物選擇。
On the other hand in a radio programme during her election campaign in February this year the incumbent Chief Executive indicated that as the Link was an organization operated on fully commercial terms the Government had no intervention point and could only propose to redevelop public markets with a view to providing more shopping choices for PRH residents
就此，政府可否告知本會： 一現正研究和已確定會重建的公眾街市的名單；及二會否考慮放寬小販管理政策，讓在領展商場附近經營的小販有較大生存空間，以增加公屋居民的購物選擇；如否，原因為何？
In this connection will the Government inform this Council 1 of the list of the public markets the redevelopment of which are being studied and those which have been confirmed; and 2 whether it will consider relaxing the hawker management policy to enable hawkers trading near the shopping centres managed by the Link to have more room for survival so as to provide more shopping choices for PRH residents; if not of the reasons for that?
主席，本月11日，行政長官發表2017年施政報告。
President on the 11 of this month the Chief Executive delivered The Chief Executives 2017 Policy Address
當日在立法會的發言中，行政長官清晰表明會重新興建新的公眾街市，為市民購買新鮮糧食提供更多選擇，並改善現有公眾街市的設施和管理，包括加快安裝冷氣。
In her speech to the Legislative Council that day the Chief Executive clearly stated that the Government would resume the construction of new public markets to offer wider choices of fresh provisions to the public and improve the facilities and management of existing public markets including expediting the installation of air conditioners
就鄭議員各部分的質詢，我答覆如下： 一 政府會以便民利民的新思維投入資源興建新的公眾街市，包括落實在東涌、天水圍和洪水橋興建新公眾街市。
My reply to the various parts of the question raised by Dr CHENG Chung - tai is as follows 1 Based on the new thinking on governance focused on bringing convenience and benefits to the public the Government will make available resources for building new public markets in Tung Chung Tin Shui Wai and Hung Shui Kiu
在聲稱相關設施不足的地區，政府亦會研究興建新公眾街市的需要及可行性。
The Government will also study the need and feasibility of providing new public markets in districts where relevant facilities are alleged to be insufficient
就未來的新發展區，政府會在規劃過程中，考慮公眾街市作為一項基礎建設的需要。
In planning for new development areas in the future the Government will consider the need to include public markets as part of the infrastructure
考慮的因素包括《香港規劃標準與準則》內有關公眾街市的規劃準則，例如：該區人口及人口組合、社區需要、附近街市設施、新鮮糧食零售店的數目等，以及選址的地理位置、現有及規劃用途、可供使用的面積、鄰近的交通配套等，以確保有關街市落成後具有一定的規模和經營能力，而公共財政和土地資源也能得以善用。
The factors to be taken into account include the planning standards for public markets in the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines such as the population and demographic mix of the area; community needs; the availability of market facilities and the number of fresh provision retail outlets in the vicinity; the geographical location existing and planned uses and usable area of potential sites; and ancillary transport facilities nearby in order to ensure that upon completion the markets will be of a substantial scale and viability and that public finances and land resources can be optimized
至於現有的公眾街市，政府會作出全面檢討，有系統地制訂具體措施以改善設施和管理。
Regarding existing public markets the Government will conduct a comprehensive review and formulate specific improvement measures for both the facilities and their management in a systematic manner
在硬件方面，政府會投放資源提升現有公眾街市的環境，包括加快安裝冷氣。
As far as the hardware is concerned the Government will allocate resources to improve the environment of existing public markets
當中包括為得到足夠租戶同意的11個公眾街市安裝冷氣設施。
One of the measures is to expedite the installation of air conditioners including the retrofitting of air - conditioning facilities for the 11 public markets which have obtained sufficient tenants consent
為推展上述的工作，政府將成立一支由1名首長級丙級政務官帶領的專責隊伍，就公眾街市進行全面檢討，有系統地制訂具體有關的措施，從而改善公眾街市的設計和管理，並就重新興建公眾街市考慮採用新的興建、設計和營運模式。
To take forward the above work the Government will form a dedicated team to be led by a directorate officer at the rank of Administrative Officer Staff Grade C to conduct a comprehensive review of public markets and formulate concrete measures in a systematic manner to improve the design and management of public markets and to consider adopting new approaches to their construction design and modus operandi when resuming the construction of new public markets
有關檢討將涵蓋公眾街市的定位、現有及新建街 市的分布、管理模式及架構、租金調整機制、硬件改善，以及人流較少的街市的處理等。
The review will cover the positioning of public markets distribution of existing and new markets management mode and structure rental adjustment mechanism hardware improvement and ways to handle markets with relatively low patronage etc
就房屋署而言，一般而言，如小販在香港房屋委員會轄下的公共屋邨範圍內進行擺賣，房屋署或相關物業管理公司須負責小販管制。
As far as HD is concerned in general if hawkers are hawking in public housing estates under the Housing Authority HA HD or the relevant property management companies are responsible for hawker control therein
小販在公共屋邨範圍內擺賣，會衍生一些環境衞生、噪音滋擾、行人安全等問題，對附近居民及其他人士造成不便，並引起投訴。
Hawkers hawking within public housing estate areas give rise to environmental hygiene noise nuisance and pedestrian safety problems and will cause inconvenience to nearby residents and other persons as well as generate complaints
而屋邨範圍以外的公眾地方，小販管制工作則由食環署負責。
The hawker control in public areas outside housing estates is undertaken by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department FEHD
食環署一直採取務實的方式處理街頭小販擺賣活動，並致力保持環境衞生和保障食物安全、確保擺賣活動不會影響公眾安全，以及保障公眾免受滋擾。
FEHD has been managing on - street hawking using a pragmatic approach with a view to maintaining environmental hygiene and food safety while safeguarding public safety and preventing nuisances arising from hawking activities
一般而言，除在公眾地方售賣禁售、限制出售的食物或熟食或在主要通道、行人絡繹不絕的地方，以及屢遭投訴有販賣活動並證明屬實的地點擺賣外，食環署會採取"先警告後執法"的策略，以達到小販管理行動的目標。
Generally speaking except for the sale of prohibitedrestricted or cooked food and hawking in major thoroughfares areas of high pedestrian flow and places under substantiated and repeated complaints of hawking activities FEHD will adopt the disperse or else we would arrest tactic to achieve the objective of hawker management operations
為了讓小組委員會能夠在作出修訂該兩項附屬法例的預告期限前，向內務委員會報告其審議工作，我謹以小組委員會主席的身份，動議將該兩項附屬法例的審議期限，延展至2017年2月8日。
To enable the Subcommittee to report its deliberations to the House Committee before the deadline for giving notice of amendment of the two items of subsidiary legislation I move in my capacity as Chairman of the Subcommittee that the scrutiny period of the two items of subsidiary legislation be extended to 8 February 2017
主席，我謹請議員支持議案。
President I call upon Members to support this motion
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：盧偉國議員動議的議案，予以通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the motion moved by Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok be passed
我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：盧偉國議員動議的議案，予以通過。
I now put the question to you and that is That the motion moved by Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok be passed
主席，郭偉强議員動議原議案的主旨，是要提出對下任行政長官的期望。
President the main theme of the original motion moved by Mr KWOK Wai - keung is to put forward expectations for the next Chief Executive
第五屆行政長官選舉將於3月26日舉行，提名期由2月14日開始。
The Fifth Term Chief Executive Election will be held on 26 March and the nomination period will begin on 14 February
我希望今天的討論有助於大家思考如何妥善發揮手上一票的作用，選出眾望所歸的特首。
I hope the discussion today can help Members think about how they can make proper use of their votes to select a Chief Executive welcome by all
主席，港澳辦王光亞主任日前在一個專訪中表示，《基本法》確定了行政長官的憲制地位，行政長官既代表香港，也代表了中央。
President Mr WANG Guangya Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council remarked during an interview some days ago that the Basic Law establishes the constitutional status of the Chief Executive who must represent both Hong Kong people and the Central Authorities
行政長官在香港選出後，要由中央任命。
A Chief Executive elected in Hong Kong shall be appointed by the Central Authorities
香港社會對於行政長官有要求、有期望，中央同樣有要求、有期望，兩者應當一致，便是領導香港社會向前發展。
The Hong Kong community has its requirements and expectations for the Chief Executive and so do the Central Authorities . But both actually share one common expectation that is an ability to lead Hong Kong in the pursuit of future development
中央對行政長官的標準是愛國愛港、中央信任、有管治能力、港人擁護，每位行政長官參選人都應該以港人的長遠福祉為依歸，向市民道明施政理念，通過選舉團結港人，帶領港人向前走。
As regards the expectations of the Central Authorities for the Chief Executive the person is expected to love the country and Hong Kong command the trust of the Central Authorities possess governing ability and enjoy the support of Hong Kong people . Every candidate in the Chief Executive Election must give priority to the long - term well - being of Hong Kong people expound his or her governance philosophy to the public and make use of the election to unite Hong Kong people and help them make progress under his or her leadership
王主任的說法再次表明了中央對港的政策，亦符合香港的現實情況，社會各界反應正面。
Director WANGs words are a reiteration of the Central Authorities policy towards Hong Kong . They are in line with the actual circumstances in Hong Kong so the responses of different social sectors have been positive
至於香港社會對行政長官的要求或期望，實際是要探討香港社會當前所需要解決的問題。
As regards the requirements and expectations of our society for the Chief Executive they can in fact be regarded as some kind of inquiries into the problems that Hong Kong must now resolve as a community
我認為問題主要集中在兩個層面，其一是社會政治層面。
I think there are mainly two aspects to these problem one being the socio - political aspect
近年香港政治紛爭不斷，社會分歧嚴重，立法會"拉布"情況蔓延，行政與立法關係轉差，而政制、政改 方案亦在爭議聲中被否決。
Hong Kong in recent years has been marked by incessant political disputes serious social division rampant filibuster in the Legislative Council and a worsening relationship between the executive and the legislature . The constitutional reform proposals were voted down in the midst of bickering
其間發生違法"佔中"事件，近期更發生辱華、鼓吹"港獨"的事件。
In the process there occurred the unlawful Occupy Central and more recently attempts were even made to slur China and advocate Hong Kong independence
社會政治層面的內耗持續，令香港難以聚焦在發展經濟及改善民生的議題上，導致發展停滯不前，競爭力有所下降。
The incessant social and political strife within Hong Kong has made it difficult for us to focus on issues of developing the economy and improving peoples livelihood . Stagnancy and declining competitiveness have thus resulted
很多市民對於上述狀況均感到十分不滿和厭倦，他們期望下任行政長官能盡快帶領香港走出政治爭拗不絕的困局，凝聚共識，重建行政與立法的互信，以港人福祉為依歸，貫徹落實"一國兩制"。
Strongly dissatisfied and fed up with such a situation many people now hope that the next Chief Executive can deliver Hong Kong from the predicament of endless political disputes as soon as possible bring forth a consensus rebuild mutual trust between the executive and the legislature and fully implement the one country two systems based on the long - term well - being of Hong Kong people
其二，是經濟民生層面，香港無疑正面對內外環境的多重挑戰。
Second economically and in respect of peoples livelihood Hong Kong is definitely facing many internal and external challenges
從外部環境來看，美國正開始新一輪加息周期，貿易保護主義亦重新抬頭。
Externally a new cycle of interest rate increases in the United States has started alongside a revival of trade protectionism
由於港元與美元掛鈎，將會對本港的出口需求和企業融資成本產生負面影響。
Hong Kongs export demand and financing costs for enterprises will be adversely affected since the Hong Kong Dollar is pegged to the US dollar
從內部環境來看，多年來，香港樓價高踞不下，租金高昂，某程度上窒礙了經濟方面的多元化發展。
Internally property prices and rents have remained high over the years and this has hindered our economic diversification to a certain extent
與鄰近地區的迅速發展相比，香港傳統產業的優勢正逐漸消失，新興產業的發展亦顯得緩慢，很多市民都對這種狀況感到焦慮和憂心。
In contrast to its neighbours which have undergone rapid development Hong Kong has seen the gradual disappearance of the advantages enjoyed by its traditional pillar industries and the sluggish development of new ones . Many people are very concerned and worried about such a situation
他們期望下任行政長官能集中精力發展經濟，包括優化綜合城市規劃，落實長遠的土地和房屋供應及基建配套，同時制訂長遠、全面及平衡的產業政策，令本地經濟朝着多元化、高增值的方向發展，並強化香港的超級聯繫人角色，擴大區域經濟合作，把握"一帶一路"帶來的機遇，促進新一代向上流動。
They hope that the next Chief Executive can focus on economic development including the enhancement of integrated town planning and ensuring the long - term supply of land and housing and infrastructure support . It is also hoped that he or she can draw up a long - term comprehensive and balanced industrial policy and steer the local economy towards diversified and high value - added development . Moreover people also hope that he or she can strengthen Hong Kongs role as a super connector help expand regional economic cooperation seize the opportunities arising from the Belt and Road Initiative and enhance the upward social mobility of the new generation
主席，正所謂知易行難，若要有效解決香港當前所面對的各種政經挑戰，下任行政長官必須有願景、有理念、有具體的政綱、有從政的經驗及歷練，更要有爭取社會各界支持以落實施政的能力。
President it is always easier said than done . To effectively tackle the various socio - political challenges facing Hong Kong at the moment the next Chief Executive must have vision conviction a concrete political platform political experience and exposure and above all else the ability to secure support from all quarters of community for the implementation of government policies
同時，我認為其施政既要與時俱進，又要顧及重要政策的延續性。
And in my opinion while governance must keep abreast of the times it is also necessary to bear in mind the need for continuity in the case of important policies
例如現屆政府對於增加土地及房屋供應所作出的種種努力，以及為推動創新及科技產業發展所制訂的各項措施，均值得予以延續和優化。
For instance the current - term Governments various efforts to increase land and housing supply and measures formulated for promoting the development of innovation and technology industries are worthy of continuation and optimization
主席，我亦想強調一點，香港是屬於所有人的香港，不獨是特首一個人的香港。
President I also wish to emphasize that Hong Kong belongs not only to the Chief Executive but also to all Hong Kong people . Therefore we should have expectations for both the Chief Executive and also different social sectors
因此，我們不能僅限於提出對特首的期望，同時亦要提出對社會各界的期望，例如社會各界對待下一任行政長官，既要給予適當的空間發揮，也要釋出善意，協助改善行政與立法的關係，以及改善社會各界與特區政府的互動溝通，一切以香港的整體利益為重，以經濟發展和民生改善為重，以廣大市民的安居樂業為重。
For example the community should give appropriate room to the next Chief Executive for giving play to his or all abilities . The community should also extend the olive branch and help him or her to improve the relationship between the executive and the legislature as well as the interaction between the community and the SAR Government . The overall interest of Hong Kong economic development the improvement of peoples livelihood and a life of contentment for all must always be the emphases
我深信，這也是市民對行政長官，以及對立法會議員的共同期望。
I strongly believe that all these are what the public expect of the Chief Executive and Members of the Legislative Council
基於上述理由，我對於一些議員同事在議案措辭中突出對官商勾結的泛泛指控，或是刻意強調勞資雙方的矛盾，均不能苟同。
For all these reasons I am afraid I cannot agree to the unfounded allegation about government - business collusion and the emphasis on labour disputes highlighted in the wording of the motion
代理主席，感謝郭偉强議員今天提出這項"對下任行政長官的期望"的議案。
Deputy President I would like to thank Mr KWOK Wai - keung for moving this motion today on Expectations for the next Chief Executive
任何一位市民，包括在座的立法會議員，均希望行政長官能一任比一任做得好，真正帶領香港作更好的發展，為市民謀求更大福祉。
I think all people in Hong Kong including the Members present here hope that every Chief Executive can outperform his or her predecessors really act as Hong Kongs leader in the pursuit of better development and seek greater benefits for Hong Kong people
他們自詡民主、尊重民意，但卻拂逆民意，否決了政改方案，令本地政制在2017年的今天仍要原地踏步，繼續實行選舉委員會的選舉方式，剝奪了香港市民以"一人一票"普選行政長官的機會。
They talk about their respect for democracy and public opinions but they chose to act against public aspirations and vote down the constitutional reform proposals . As a result our constitutional system is forced to mark time and even now in 2017 we must still select the Chief Executive through the Election Committee thus depriving all Hong Kong people of a chance to select the Chief Executive by universal suffrage based on one person one vote
究竟社會要不停地無止境爭取普選，還是真的可以實行普選呢？
Is the endless struggle for universal suffrage in our society really necessary? . Or should people ask themselves whether they really want to implement universal suffrage?
有些人在不斷爭取普選的過程中，取得所需要的政治籌碼，站在道德高地，繼續以政府並非普選產生為理由，不停地"砌"政府，這樣當然易辦。
In the endless fight for universal suffrage some manage to get political chips for themselves . They stand on the moral high ground and keep lashing out at the Government for the reason that it is not elected by universal suffrage
我們是否希望能真正實踐普選，增強政府的認受性，讓市民以"一人一票"方式選出行政長官？
But do they really want to implement universal suffrage to enable the people to elect the Chief Executive based on one person one vote so that the Governments legitimacy can be enhanced?
反對派在過去數年不單在普選問題上如此，在"佔中"問題上亦是一意孤行。
In the past few years the opposition behaved like this not only on the issue of universal suffrage; on the issue of Occupy Central they were also impervious
即使我們最近在議會提出有關"假難民"的議案，他們何嘗不是為反對而反對，不惜為了一己的政治立場而站在市民的對立面？
Even in the case of the motion on bogus refugees we moved in this Council recently they likewise opposed it for the sake of opposing it due to their own political stance even at the price of antagonizing the people
主席，我年紀大，跟你一樣，耳聾和耳鳴的情況越來越嚴重，我經常說：我"眼又矇，耳又聾"。
President I am old like you and my hearing fails me and my tinnitus is getting worse
但是，相比全港155,000名聽障人士，特別是其中4,300名完全失聰的人士，我的問題實在是小巫見大巫。
I often say My eyes are dim and my ears deaf but as compared with the 155 000 people with hearing impairment in Hong Kong especially the 4 300 deaf people my problems are minor
失聰人士的世界沒有聲音，要與外界溝通，手語是其中一個方法，而手語傳譯員亦是他們與有聲世界連接的重要橋樑。
In the world of the deaf there is no sound . Sign language is one of the means they use to communicate with the outside world and sign language interpreters are an important bridge that connects them to the world of sounds
不過，是否需要透過立法，將手語定為官方語言，就必須從長計議。因為，所謂官方語言，即是具備法定地位的語言，必須被納入為政府機構中使用的正式語言。
Nevertheless we need to plan prudently when we decide to designate sign language as an official language by legislation because an official language has a statutory status and public organizations are required to use it as a formal language
這意味着所有政府部門及公營機構員工，必須為市民提供足夠的手語傳譯服務。
This means that all government departments and public organizations are required to provide adequate sign language service for the public
須知道，即使在香港，不同人士演繹出來的手語都可能存在差異。
One needs to know that different people in Hong Kong may sign differently
與其投放大量資源令手語變成官方語言，要求所有公務員皆懂得使用手語，倒不如更為實際地加強現時手語的系統化及一致性。因為，現時香港所欠缺的，正是通用的聾人手語詞彙庫。
Instead of spending a lot of resources on making sign language an official language and requiring all civil servants to acquire the language it would be more practical to spend the resources on making sign language more systematic and standardized because a universal database on sign language terms is what is missing in Hong Kong now
除了有系統的詞彙庫有待建立外，手語傳譯的專業亦有待確立。
Apart from the need to establish a systematic database there is also the need to establish sign language interpretation as a profession
根據政府統計處2013年的統計數字，全港註冊的手語傳譯員不足10人。
According to the data from the Census and Statistics Department in 2013 there were only less than 10 registered sign language interpreters in Hong Kong
香港社會服務聯會指出，聯會於2007年以前曾舉辦評核。不過，礙於考生水平參差，難以通過考核，評核考試因而擱置。
According to the Hong Kong Council of Social Service they used to organize assessment tests before 2007 but they stopped doing so because the levels of the candidates varied so much that many of them could not pass the assessment