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在6月12日，大批示威者包圍立法會大樓，故意阻礙立法會會議進行，阻礙議員履行職務，最初情況尚算平靜，示威者並無過激的行為。
On 12 June a large group of protesters besieged the Legislative Council Complex deliberately obstructing the proceedings of the Legislative Council and hindering Members from performing their duties . Initially the situation was still kind of calm
可是，到了下午，有少部分示威者主動衝擊，用鐵馬、磚頭及鐵枝擲向警方防線，以衝擊立法會為目的，警方在當刻也別無選擇，只能用武力擊退示威者。
The protesters did not do anything radical . In the afternoon however a small number of protesters took the initiative to charge forward hurling mills barriers bricks and metal bars at the police cordon lines with the purpose of storming the Legislative Council Complex . At that juncture the Police had no alternative but to drive away the protesters with force
主席，我當時身在立法會大樓內，看到這些情況，感到非常擔心。
President I was in the Legislative Council Complex at that time . Seeing such a situation I felt very worried
很明顯，當時示威者的行為已經完全偏離了和平、理性、守法的原則。
Obviously at that time the protesters conduct had completely departed from the principle of peace rationality and observing the law
更令人擔心的是，繼抗爭及違法的行為後，有圍堵警察總部、政府總部和稅務大樓、堵塞道路，以致目前圍堵律政中心的行為，不單阻礙市民使用公眾服務，更嚴重影響香港的社會秩序。
What is more worrying is that following resistant and illegal actions there were acts of besieging the Police Headquarters the Central Government Offices and the Revenue Tower blocking roads as well as the current besiege of Justice Place . Not only did they hinder members of the public from using public services but also seriously affect social order in Hong Kong
主席，我不是法律專家，但觀乎過去發生的事情，有些激進示威者的行為很可能已觸犯在公眾地方擾亂秩序、非法集結、襲警、刑事 毀壞、普通襲擊、侵犯私隱、欺凌等刑事罪行。
President I am not an expert on law . However in view of what has happened some radical protesters may have already committed such criminal offences as behaving in a disorderly manner in a public place unlawful assembly assault on police officers criminal damage common assault intrusion on privacy and bullying
我明白社會上有要求寬待年青人的聲音，但我們要守護香港的核心價值。
I understand that there are voices in society calling for lenient treatment of the young people but we need to safeguard the core values in Hong Kong
我在此呼籲青年人，大家要一起守護法治，向暴力及違法行為說不，任何參加者亦應與這些激烈行動切割，絕不應參與其中，否則不能不承擔責任。
I hereby appeal to the young people to safeguard the rule of law together and say no to violent and unlawful conduct . Every participant should break off with such radical actions in which they absolutely should not have any involvement . Otherwise they must bear the responsibility
主席，香港警隊是一支專業的執法隊伍，是全世界很多地區的學習對象，香港能成為全球最安全的城市之一，警隊確實功不可沒。
President the Hong Kong Police Force are a professional law enforcement team . It is the role model of many places around the world . The Police Force really deserve credit for making Hong Kong one of the safest cities in the world
面對示威者的主動衝擊，在現場的警方人員有責任維護秩序，履行職責。
Facing the protesters who took the initiative to charge the police officers at the scene were duty - bound to maintain order and discharge their duties
當然，在激烈的衝突場面中，會否出現一些過火的場景，我認為警方是可以檢討的。
In my opinion certainly the Police can review whether anything was overdone during the fierce confrontations
但是，我們不應該因為一些個別情況而以偏概全。
However we should not take the part for the whole just because of some individual cases
在最近的一系列活動中，我注意到有人在群眾運動中，建議進行罷工、罷課，這些建議的行為當然會影響僱主、僱員和學生，甚至會影響市民的一些需要。
In the recent series of events I noticed that some people proposed going on strike and boycotting classes in the mass movement . These proposed actions would certainly affect employers employees students and even some of the needs of members of the public
此外，如果我們的警隊受到很多無理的攻擊、謾罵及批評，因而影響他們的士氣，導致他們在執勤工作中稍有怠慢，我相信後果會非常嚴重。
Besides if our Police Force are subjected to loads of unreasonable attacks reproaches and criticisms thus affecting their morale and resulting in slight negligence in their discharge of duties I believe the consequences would be most serious
主席，令局勢平和，相信是很多香港人現時的期望。
President I believe it is the present wish of many Hong Kong people to restore peace
要緩解局勢，各方面都有責任多走一步。
To ease the situation each party has the responsibility to take one more step forward
政府必須在汲取今次教訓後痛定思痛，加強與不同持份者的溝通及聯繫，虛心聆聽社會各界的意見，在政策推出前，盡力收集市民對政策的反應，盡量做到急市民所急，想市民所想；而在宣傳推廣政策方面，要做到簡明、易懂。
The Government must draw a lesson from this bitter experience enhance the communication and liaison with different stakeholders humbly listen to the views of various sectors in society and strive to collect the peoples feedback on its policies before the implementation of such policies . It should as far as possible share the urgent concern of the public and think what the people think . On the publicity and promotion of policies it should aim at making them concise and easy to understand
至於社會各界，在表達意見時，也要堅守和平、非暴力及守法的原則，一起守護香港的法治精神。
Various sectors in society when expressing their views should also uphold the principle of peace non - violence and observing the law thus safeguarding the spirit of the rule of law together
主席，最後我想再說出一點，G20峰會將於明天及後天在大阪舉行，其中國家主席習近平與美國總統特朗普的會面可說是峰會的焦點。
President I would like to make one last point . The G20 Osaka Summit will be held in Osaka tomorrow and the day after in which the meeting between China President XI Jinping and the American President Donald TRUMP can be described as the focus of the Summit
中美元首會晤，能否令中美重啟貿易談判，令中美貿易戰有所緩和，是全球關注所在，對香港的影響亦會非常大。
Whether the meeting of the heads of China and the United States can reactivate the trade negotiations between the two countries thereby alleviating the China - United States trade war is a global concern . It will also mean enormous implications to Hong Kong
自特朗普政府上任以來，對華極不友善，想方設法制約中國的發展。
Since the TRUMP Administration assumed office it has been extremely unfriendly to China trying every means to restrain the development of the latter
今次修訂《條例》的事件發生在中美貿易戰期間，而最近所引發的風波及衝突，更不幸地出現在G20峰會舉行前。
This incident of the amendment exercise of FOO occurred during the course of the China - United States trade war and unfortunately the furores and confrontations recently triggered arose before the G20 Osaka Summit
雖然中國外交部已表明不會容許在G20峰會討論香港問題，但很明顯，香港有關《條例》的爭議已吸引了美國的眼球，美國甚至利用這項議題作為中美磋商的博弈籌碼。
Although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China has made it clear that it would not allow discussion about the problems of Hong Kong at the G20 Osaka Summit it is obvious that the controversy over FOO in Hong Kong has caught the eye of the United States which even uses this issue as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with China . However some people opposing the amendment exercise wish to resort to international pressure
然而，部分反修例人士希望利用國際壓力，例如於不同國家的報章刊登廣告、向各國總領事館遞交請願信等，寄望西方國家，特別是美國在G20峰會上向香港特區政府及北京中央政府施壓，企圖借助外力解決香港的內部問題，客觀上是充當了別國的籌碼，漠視國家利益，行為實屬極為不智，對解決問題毫無幫助，亦非守護香港的做法。
For example they placed advertisements in the newspapers in different countries and presented letters of petition to the consulates - general of various countries hoping that at the G20 Osaka Summit the Western countries particularly the United States would bring pressure to bear on the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Central Government in Beijing . Attempting to use external force to resolve the internal problems of Hong Kong they have objectively speaking served as the bargaining chips of other countries neglecting the national interest . Such an act is indeed extremely unwise
我不知多少次聽到同事表示，他們落區時，那些街坊如陳先生、黃太太都告訴他們一定要"硬過"，那些街坊全都走了嗎？
Right? . I have heard Honourable colleagues state on countless occasions that local residents such as Mr CHAN and Mrs WONG told them when they paid visits to the districts that they should pass the Bill by all means . Have all these residents left Hong Kong now?
我已沒有說出，所謂的80萬人網上聯署是造假，這事已被揭穿，大家不要再提了，這個罪名很嚴重的，不單令特區政府陷入這種萬劫不復的狀態，更是欺上瞞下，他們向中央政府匯報了甚麼軍情？
I have yet to mention that the so - called online signature campaign supported by 800 000 people is fabricated and it has been exposed . So please do not mention it anymore as the accusation is very serious . They have not only dragged the SAR Government into such a state of everlasting perdition but also deceived their superiors and deluded their subordinates
當然是建制派同事居多，主席，我不算你那筆帳，你本身已經撤銷外國國籍，但我知道仍有很多同事如主席般，家人都是持外國國籍的，也有很多官員持外國國籍。
Honourable colleagues from the pro - establishment camp are certainly the majority . President I would not talk about your case as you have already renounced your foreign nationality . Yet I know that many Honourable colleagues are in the same situation as the President in that their family members have acquired foreign nationalities whereas many officials have also acquired foreign nationalities
主席， 我這裏準備了一些四川變臉的臉譜，稍後會送給建制派的同事，他們這樣變臉已經來不及了，因為他們的手法比較差劣，技巧不佳，很多時候會被揭發他們是"今天的我打倒昨天的我"。
President here I have prepared some face masks for Sichuan opera and I will hand them out to Honourable colleagues from the pro - establishment camp as a gift later . It is too late for them to change their faces . Given their inferior practice and poor skills it is often revealed that they contradict their remarks made in the past
張宇人議員表示，因為修訂《逃犯條例》一事，自由黨更沒有理由投下不信任票這即是他們支持修訂《逃犯條例》因為整個過程對自由黨來說是很重要的，政府諮詢自由黨的態度十分誠懇和積極，他說擔任議員19年以來從未遇過這種情況，所以自由黨一定會繼續支持。
Mr Tommy CHEUNG indicated that the Liberal Party had no reason to cast a vote of no confidence because of the amendment exercise of FOO―which means that they supported amending FOO―since the whole process was very important to the Liberal Party as the Government had adopted a very sincere and proactive attitude when consulting the Liberal Party . He said that he had never encountered such a situation even though he had served as a Member for 19 years so the Liberal Party would definitely continue to support the exercise
至於何君堯議員林卓廷議員剛才已提及何君堯議員他貫徹始終，十分讚賞特首上星期的表現，指她很厲害、有膽量推動《逃犯條例》，一定要通過。
As regards Dr Junius HO―Mr LAM Cheuk - ting has already talked about Dr Junius HO just now―he has been very consistent and he highly appreciated the performance of the Chief Executive in the previous week saying that she was very awesome and had the courage to take forward the amendment of FOO . He also remarked that the Bill must be passed . Ms Starry LEE was very awesome as well
李慧琼議員同樣厲害，她當日明明站出來發言，指政府是根據當時台灣兇殺案的需要而修訂《逃犯條例》，亦揚言修例不會破壞"一國兩制"，所以民建聯會全力支持。
She came out to give a speech saying that the Government had proposed to amend FOO according to the needs of the Taiwan murder case back then . She also claimed that the legislative amendment would not undermine one country two systems so the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong would lend it their full support . Another Honourable colleague Dr Priscilla LEUNG certainly expressed her support beforehand
警方於6月12日嚴重違例執法，違反《警察通例》。
The Police have seriously violated the laws by breaching the Police General Orders PGO in the course of law enforcement on 12 June
政府可以徹查整宗事件，但不是如建制派同事所說，徹查是否有人資助整個示威活動，請不要侮辱站出來的市民，真的不要侮辱他們。
The Government can conduct a thorough investigation into the entire incident but the aim of such an investigation should not be as suggested by Honourable colleagues from the pro - establishment camp―to investigate thoroughly whether the entire demonstration was sponsored by someone . Please do not insult the general public who have come forth . Please do not insult them indeed
成立獨立調查委員會徹查事件，目的正正是讓政府檢討缺失、痛定思痛，避免日後再次發生同類事件。
The aim of setting up an independent commission of inquiry to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident is precisely to allow the Government to review their failures to draw a lesson from this bitter experience and to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents in future
徹查並不是推卸責任的藉口，不是一句"有外國勢力介入導致事件發生"，便可以置身事外，你們認為習近平是傻的嗎？
A thorough investigation is not an excuse for shirking responsibilities . They cannot stay out of the matter by simply saying that the incident was caused by the interference of foreign forces . Do you take XI Jinping for a fool?
在容海恩議員答辯後，辯論即告結束。
The debate will come to a close after Ms YUNG Hoi - yan has replied
既然已經解散了，無論理由孰優孰劣，我們已有所決定，其後亦陸續朝着加強區議會的功能和職能這個方向發展。
And a decision was made even though there were pros and cons and after that we have been moving steadily in the direction of strengthening the role and functions of District Councils DCs
最近，我們聽到特首在施政報告中也指出，地區的事情由地區的人士處理，實際上亦意味着加強區議會的職能，所以全都是朝 着利民紓困的方向去做。
Recently we heard the Chief Executive say in his policy address that district matters should be tackled by the locals in the districts so in effect the functions of DCs have been enhanced . And all of these are pointing in the direction of alleviating peoples hardship
特別在今時今日資訊發達，市民對政府的施政"一秒都嫌遲"，所以要快速去做。
Nowadays the public can receive information instantly so they cannot put up with any delay even just one seconds delay in policy implementation so efforts have to be stepped up
正如我剛才所說，我們不想有架床疊屋的情況，但我們現時看到區議會經常召開一個又一個的會議，然後在部門內進行一次又一次的諮詢，這會令時間流失，卻又未能解決市民的問題。
As I said just now we do not want any overlapped structure but very often we see that despite the conduct of meetings after meetings in DCs and also a lot of consultations within the Government losing a lot of time in this course the problems of the people cannot be solved
十八區的民政事務專員實際上便是"小特首"，亦是一個很好的培訓基地。
District Officers in the 18 districts are like mini - Chief Executives whereas DCs also offer an ideal training ground
我當然不贊同一些議員說連這個角色也不如經民選選出，這意見十分離題，而且只要能夠善用現有的角色、架構和職能，便已經可以達到目的。
Certainly I do not subscribe to the view as espoused by some Members that such District Officers should be returned by popular elections . Such a view is way off the mark . So if only we can make the best use of the existing roles structures and functions we can achieve our goals
至於監察方面，我絕對贊同必須要具透明度，今時今日實際上有甚麼不透明呢？
As for monitoring I absolutely agree that there must be transparency . Nowadays all things are transparent
我們有很多利益申報的制度，區議會本身已有這制度，我對此並不擔心。
We have systems for declaration of interests and since the DCs already have such a system I do not feel concerned about this
區議會本身就是要發揮監察政府的作用，但行政主導的概念必須在每區落實執行，讓民政事務專員可大膽地去工作。
DCs serve to monitor the Government . The principle of executive - led government should be implemented in each district so that our District Officers can have more powers to undertake their tasks
這樣，他們所能發揮的功能便很小；但不要忘記，每個區裏最小的單位便是屋苑，管理屋苑的便是業主立案法團，如果當中的事情做得不好，將來會一直惡化，令區內堆積很多問題。所以，我們要於問題還屬輕微時作出處理，防範勝於治療。
But let us not forget that housing estates are the building blocks in the districts and they are managed by the OCs so if the matters are not handled properly the situation will deteriorate and cause a lot of problems to accumulate in the districts so we should take a preventive approach and tackle the problems at an early stage
我覺得現時的金額已經足夠，非常到位，加上租金等各方面的資助，我覺得已經足夠。
I think the renumeration currently is adequate most appropriate and the allowances for rent and other aspects are also adequate
所以，千萬不要以為社會上所有壞事均是自己眼中的敵人所做的，我希望各位議員要以事實作為根據，並如實告知香港市民。
Hence one should never think that all evils in society are done by those opponents in our eyes . I hope Members will act on the basis of facts and tell members of the public in Hong Kong the truth
此外，剛才有位劉姓議員發言這位劉姓議員真的一流她談及小販的問題，指區議員與民為敵。
Furthermore a Member surnamed LAU also spoke earlier on―this Member surnamed LAU is just great―in the sense that she accused District Council DC members of antagonizing members of the public when she talked about the hawker issue
我想問她，區議員的責任是甚麼？
May I ask her what the responsibility of DC members is?
是為當區居民服務。
Their responsibility is to serve the local residents
若居民向區議員投訴，指小販把地方弄髒，並造成嘈音，擾人清夢，這樣區議員是否有責任反映？
If residents complain to DC members about hawkers dirtying places and causing noise nuisances which disturb their sleep do DC members not have the responsibility to reflect the issue?
究竟小販為社區帶來了甚麼問題？
What problems have hawkers brought to the communities?
民主建港協進聯盟卻不會這樣行事，我們和其他黨派合作，並與政府共同商討，究竟如何既能顧及小販的生存空間，又能顧及地區市民的生活環境。
But the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong DAB will not act in that way . We join hands with other political parties and groupings and hold joint discussions with the Government about how to make allowances for room for survival of hawkers while taking into account the living environment of people in the districts
就此，我真的非常佩服他們的厚面皮。
In this connection I am really impressed by their shamelessness
主席，我動議若稍後就" 力促市場健康競爭，制衡領展獨大局面"所提出的議案或修正案再進行點名表決，表決須在鐘聲響起1分鐘後進行。
President I move that in the event of further divisions being claimed in respect of the motion on Vigorously promoting healthy market competition to counteract the market dominance of Link REIT or any amendments thereto this Council do proceed to each of such divisions immediately after the division bell has been rung for one minute
我命令若稍後就"力促市場健康競爭，制衡領展獨大局面"所提出的議案或修正案再進行點名表決，表決須在鐘聲響起1分鐘後進行。
I order that in the event of further divisions being claimed in respect of the motion on Vigorously promoting healthy market competition to counteract the market dominance of Link REIT or any amendments thereto the Council do proceed to each of such divisions immediately after the division bell has been rung for one minute
主席，我動議若稍後就"強化區議會的角色及職能"所提出的議案或修正案再進行點名表決，表決須在鐘聲響起1分鐘後進行。
President I move that in the event of further divisions being claimed in respect of the motion on Strengthening the role and functions of District Councils or any amendments thereto this Council do proceed to each of such divisions immediately after the division bell has been rung for one minute
我命令若稍後就"強化區議會的角色及職能"所提出的議案或修正案再進行點名表決，表決須在鐘聲響起1分鐘後進行。
I order that in the event of further divisions being claimed in respect of the motion on Strengthening the role and functions of District Councils or any amendments thereto this Council do proceed to each of such divisions immediately after the division bell has been rung for one minute
代理主席，地區行政是特區政府施政的重要一環，與市民的生活息息相關。
Deputy President district administration is an integral part of the administration of the SAR Government which is closely related to peoples living
政府一向盡力確保在地區層面提供的服務和設施，能適時回應地區的需要，並鼓勵市民積極參與地區事務。
The Government always seeks to ensure that the provision of services and facilities at the district level is responsive to district needs and promote active public participation in district affairs
長久以來，區議會是政府在地區行政工作上的重要夥伴。
For a long time District Councils DCs have been an important partner of the Government in district administration
特區政府，尤其是民政事務局、民政事務總署及18區民政事務處的重點工作方向，是讓區議會可以更好地服務市民和促進社區發展。
The key work direction of the SAR Government especially the Home Affairs Bureau the Home Affairs Department HAD and the District Office DO in the 18 districts is to enable DCs to better serve members of the public and promote community development
新一屆區議會已運作差不多1年，在座不少議員也身兼區議員的職務，一直積極投入地區的服務，累積了豐富經驗。
The new term of DCs has been in operation for nearly one year . Quite a number of Members present here are also DC members who have been actively participating in district services and accumulated enormous experience
劉國勳議員今天提出"強化區議會的角色及職能"這項議案，正好適時讓政府再次闡述區議會所擔當的重要角色，並重申政府對區議會工作的肯定和支持。
The motion Strengthening the role and functions of District Councils proposed by Mr LAU Kwok - fan today offers a timely opportunity for the Government to elaborate once again on the important role played by DCs and reiterate the Governments recognition and support for the work of DCs
隨着社會發展，市民對地區行政及社區發展的要求及期望不斷提高。
With social development members of the public have increasingly higher demands and expectations for district administration and community development
因此，政府不時就區議會的職能和角色進行檢討，讓區議會的工作能與時並進。
For this reason the Government has been reviewing the functions and role of DCs from time to time with a view to bringing the work of DCs abreast of the times
自上一屆區議會起，我們便透過一系列改革，加強區議會在地區行政以至其他政策上的參與和角色。
Since the last term of DCs we have been enhancing the participation and role of DCs in district administration as well as other policies through a series of reforms
我將從以下3方面作出介紹： 第一，加強區議會的職能。
My elaboration will consist of three parts as follows First strengthening the functions of DCs
自2008年開始，地區小型工程在全港18區全面推展，政府向區議會提供更多資源，以進行改善地區設施、居住環境及衞生情況的工 程，包括文康場地及社區會堂的改善工程、修建涼亭、行人路上蓋、休憩處、行人徑、環境美化及綠化工程等。
District minor works have been fully launched in all of the 18 districts across the territory since 2008 . The Government has provided DCs with additional resources to implement works projects to improve district facilities the living environment and hygiene conditions including improvement works of leisure and cultural venues and community halls modification of pavilions walkway covers sitting - out areas and footpaths as well as beautification and greening projects
計劃的撥款由2008年的3億元累積上升至現時的3億4,000萬元。
The provision for the scheme has registered a cumulative increase from 300 million in 2008 to the current amount of 340 million
區議會在民政總署和康樂及文化事務署的協助下，可各自按照地區的特色和需要，決定如何分配所獲得的撥款，以進行地區設施的改善工程。
With the assistance of HAD and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department DCs have discretion in apportioning the funds allocated to them for carrying out improvement works of district facilities having regard to the characteristics and needs of the districts respectively
計劃充分展現區議會在改善地區設施的主導性，靈活處理地區需要。
The scheme has fully demonstrated the leading role of DCs in the improvement of district facilities allowing flexibility in addressing district needs
自計劃推行以來，截至2016年9月底，18區總共完成的工程項目超過4,830項，工程開支約達24億3,000萬元。
Since the launch of the scheme to the end of September 2016 4 830 works projects in total have been completed in the 18 districts with the works cost amounting to 2.43 billion approximately
此外，行政長官在2013年施政報告中，宣布開展社區重點項目計劃，為每區預留一次性的1億元撥款，以便區議會進行一些較具規模的項目，造福社區。
Moreover the Chief Executive announced in his 2013 Policy Address the implementation of the Signature Project Scheme . A one - off allocation of 100 million has been earmarked for each district so that DCs may implement some projects of a larger scale for the benefit of the communities
各區的民政事務專員是政府在地區層面的代表，也是區議會最主要的合作夥伴。
The District Officers in various districts are representatives of the Government at the district level and also the principal partners of DCs
年度工作計劃闡述民政處在社區聯絡和建設、地區行政、大廈管理，以及改善地區設施等方面的工作，強化區議會對政府的諮詢及監督角色。
Annual work plans will outline the tasks of DOs in such aspects as community liaison and building district administration building management and improvement of district facilities thereby strengthening the advisory and supervisory role of DCs in government affairs
有關報告可於區議會的網頁上查閱。
The relevant reports are accessible on the websites of DCs
第二，是增加對區議會及區議員的支援。
Second enhancing the support for DCs and DC members
為了讓區議會的工作更順暢和更快取得效果，政府明白增加對區議會及區議員的支援的重要性。
The Government understands that enhancing the support for DCs and DC members is the key to facilitating DCs in discharging their functions more smoothly and achieve results faster
我們透過多個渠道加強對區議會的支援，包括增加社區參與計劃的撥款，讓區議會有更多資源推行藝術文化、體育、康樂、社區服務和其他社區建設等活動。
We have enhanced our support for DCs through multiple channels including the provision of additional resources for community involvement programmes so that DCs will have more resources to implement arts and cultural sport recreational community service and other community building activities . From 2015 - 2016 onwards the relevant provision has been increased to some 360 million
由2015-2016年度起，有關撥款額已增至 3億6,000多萬元；第二，在加強支援區議員的工作方面，香港特別行政區區議會議員薪津獨立委員會會就區議會議員的酬津制度進行定期檢討和研究，並考慮任何可能影響酬金及津貼水平的因素。
Second as a measure to enhance the support for DC members the Independent Commission on Remuneration for the Members of the District Councils of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will carry out periodic reviews and consideration of the remuneration package for DC members taking into account any factor that may affect the level of such remuneration and allowances
我們得到上屆立法會財務委員會的批准，由2016年1月1日開始，實質提高區議員的每月酬金15%，並增設一項額外撥款，支付區議員的外訪開支，每名區議員每屆任期的上限為1萬元；以及自2014年1月起，大幅實質提高營運開支償還款額34%，包括協助區議員租用辦事處及聘請助理等。
We have secured approval from the Finance Committee of the last Legislative Council to increase from 1 January 2016 onwards the monthly honorarium for DC members by 15 % in real terms and to introduce a new provision capped at a ceiling of 10,000 per DC member per term to finance DC members duty visits; and to substantially increase from January 2014 onwards the rate of the Operating Expenses Reimbursement by 34 % in real terms including assisting DC members in renting premises for ward offices and employing assistants
有關金額也會每年根據甲類消費物價指數的按年變動幅度作出調整。
The relevant rates will be subject to annual adjustments in accordance with the movement of Consumer Price Index A every year
現時每名區議員可申領的營運開支償還款額為每年468,492元。
Currently the Operating Expenses Reimbursement that may be claimed by each DC member is 468,492 per annum
第三，加強政府部門與區議會的溝通及協作。
Third strengthening the communication and collaboration between government departments and DCs