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他參考香港鄭家純及另一人訴李鳳英議員及其他人士一案中，張舉能法官就《議事規則》其他條文的解 釋，其他條文涉及向專責委員會作證和提交文件的問題。
He made reference to CHEUNG Js explanation on other rules of RoP which concern testifying to and presenting papers to a select committee in the case of CHENG Kar Shun Anor v Honourable LI Fung - ying Ors of Hong Kong
值得留意的是，這個類推的做法在意見書中並沒有更深入的分析支持，也得不到立法會所獲得的第二份意見書何沛謙資深大律師的認同。
It is noteworthy that his inference was not supported by any further analysis in his submission and was not acknowledged by Ambrose HO SC in the second submission obtained by the Legislative Council
第一是全委會在英國的歷史起源；第二是全委會和立法會會議成員相同；第三是全委會的立法職能；第四是回歸時兩者相同的會議法定人數。
First the historical origin of a committee of the whole Council in the United Kingdom; second the identical membership of a committee of the whole Council and the meeting of the Legislative Council; third the legislative functions of a committee of the whole Council; fourth the quorum of the two entities were the same at the time of reunification
主席，建制派所獲得的法律意見書正好提供及補充了有關這數個問題的全面資料。
President the legal submission obtained by the pro - establishment camp exactly provides and adds comprehensive information concerning these issues
主席，大家也明白，不同的律師會有不同法律意見，但當有人堅持己見時，便唯有由法庭說了算。
President Members all understand that different lawyers hold different legal opinions but when they cling to their own opinions the court will have the final say
然而，我們的法律意見書提供了非常清晰有力的論據，支持我們修改會議法定人數的建議，我們的建議是合法合情、有理有節。
However the legal submission obtained by us provides clear and powerful justifications to support our proposal to revise the quorum . Our proposal is legal rational reasonable and justified
我必須指出，管仲身後300年，田氏代齊，齊國不能長存，這亦是我向建制派的寄語。
We should note that 300 years after the death of GUAN Zhong the State of Qi was taken over by the House of TIAN and could not last forever . These are my words for the pro - establishment camp
陳克勤議員剛才讀出今年會期兩次流會的民主派議員缺席名單。
Just now Mr CHAN Hak - kan read out a list of pro - democracy Members who were absent from the two aborted meetings in this session
這就是邏輯，主席。
This is what we call logic President
所以，建制派一方面知道這是攻守之戰，否則他們怎會乖乖坐在這裏45分鐘？
On the one hand the pro - establishment camp knows that the two camps are in a battle; otherwise why will they remain seated for 45 minutes?
另一方面，建制派又責怪民主派為何不留下來協助死守。
On the other hand it blames the pro - democracy camp for not staying in the Chamber to help maintain the quorum
主席，我亦理解，在這場攻防戰中，建制派偶有失守。
President I know that the pro - establishment camp may have some slips in this battle
我心存厚道，不想逐一讀出哪位建制派同事於兩次流會之時缺席，因為根本沒有意義。
I try to be kind and will not name those pro - establishment colleagues who were absent when the two said meetings were aborted . It is simply meaningless to do so
建制派當然很希望改變制度，令日後不准點算法定人數。
I am sure that the pro - establishment camp wants to change the rules to ban headcounts in the future but they have not proposed such amendment in this exercise
不過，我認為他們這次沒有這樣做，非不為也，實不能也。
It is not that they choose not to do so; it is just that they cannot do so
我想在此告訴鍾議員，如果不是民主派經常採取這種"用時間換空間"的策略，建制派又能有多少招數與政府對抗？
On this point I would like to tell Mr CHUNG if the pro - democracy camp does not often deploy the delaying tactics to make room for discussion what tactics does the pro - establishment camp have to confront the Government?
所以，建制派很多時候都應該多謝我們。
Therefore in many cases the pro - establishment camp should thank us
主席，我留意到現已11時45分，這可能是方便建制派休息的時間。
President I note that it is now 11col45 am . It may be a good time for the pro - establishment camp to take a break
主席，既然大家這麼樂意繼續聽我發言，我亦非常樂意繼續發言。
President since Members are willing to continue to listen to me I will be happy to continue with my speech
我不肯定建制派有何行動，但我會繼續發言。
I am not sure about the next step of the pro - establishment camp but I will continue with my speech
主席，在以下的時間，我想回應一下黃國健議員剛才發言的一些論點。
President in my following speech I will respond to the arguments given by Mr WONG Kwok - kin in his earlier speech
其實，在這項擬議決議案中，並不止1項修訂建議，而是有24項，只不過建制派在英明的主席協助下，把所有修訂建議合併，所以只有1項擬議決議案。
In fact under his proposed resolution there are 24 proposals instead of one single proposal to amend RoP . They are all put under the same proposed resolution by the pro - establishment camp with the assistance of our brilliant President . Therefore there is only one proposed resolution from the pro - establishment camp
我相信，對於這一點，必須以正視聽，讓香港市民明白建制派今次的修訂建議多達20多項，而不止1項。
I must clarify this point so that members of the public will know that the pro - establishment camp has made more than 20 proposals instead of one proposal to amend RoP in this exercise
主席，石禮謙議員剛才發表了一篇我認為是至今最具質素的演辭。
President the speech just given by Mr Abraham SHEK is in my view the best so far
當然，當中很多觀點，我未必完全認同，但我覺得議會如能有更多如此具質素或誠懇的演說，對大家也有裨益。
Of course I may not totally agree with many of his viewpoints . Yet it will be good for us to have more quality and sincere speeches in the Council
石議員發言的中心思想，是認為今次修改《議事規則》是要朝好的方向發展，可以繼續保障大家。
The theme of Mr SHEKs speech was that the current amendment of RoP would lead the Council to develop in a good direction and that RoP would continue to safeguard all of us
但是，主席，這究竟是否事實？
But is that true President?
但是，今次修改《議事規則》是否如此呢？
Nevertheless are the current amendments to RoP proposed out of a good intention?
我只想在此用簡單的邏輯，證明民主派的論點，即全委會與立法會大會兩者應該一致。
I just want to give a simple reason to justify the argument of the pro - democracy camp that the quorum of a committee of the whole Council should be same as that for the Council
全委會本身並無一份獨立的議事規則，所引用的《議事規則》就是大會的《議事規則》。
The justification is that a committee of the whole Council does not have its own rules but simply adopts RoP of the Council
正如陳志全議員昨天發言時清楚指出，如果全委會有別於大會的話，定必會另行選舉主席，但全委會並沒有這樣做，因為它們本來就是一體。
As clearly stated by Mr CHAN Chi - chuen in his speech yesterday if a committee of the whole Council and the Council are not the same entity the former should have elected its own Chairman . However a separate election has not been held because the two of them are actually the same entity
主席，這就是我想指出最重要的一點。
President this is my key point
如果出於好的原因回應時代呼喚，我認為任何修訂建議都應該接受。
If the proposed amendments are meant to respond to the needs of the new era I agree that we should accept the changes
但是，我希望大家能夠公道一點。
I however hope that we will be fair in making the comment
在一個如此扭曲的制度下，民主派是否要坦然接受每一項我們認為錯誤的事情？
Should the pro - democracy camp easily accept all the wrongdoings in our eyes under this distorted system?
過去5年究竟發生何事，我相信大家非常清楚。
We are all aware of the incidents that happened in the past five years
過去一屆的特區政府是否真的嘗試做到有商有量？
Did the Government of the previous term really try to negotiate with us?
我相信不僅民主派，建制派亦很清楚，猶如寒天喝冰水，冷暖自知。
The answer is crystal clear not only to the pro - democracy camp but also to the pro - establishment camp . The situation is likened to someone drinking iced water in winter only he himself knows the coldness and warmth
過去一屆的特區政府正是透過議會本身的不平衡，利用這種傾斜，"數夠票"便強行通過政府議案或法案。
The last - term SAR Government manipulated the imbalanced Council to secure enough votes for pushing through government motions or bills
主席，我們都希望這個角色能夠做到真正的公正，希望坐在這個位置的人，無論是男是女是誰都好，能夠獲得每位議員及全香港市民真正的尊重。
President we all hope that the person who takes up this role whoever he or she is will act in a fair and impartial manner so as to gain the true respect from all Members and the public
可惜的是，由去年開始，種種原因種下禍根，以致無法做到這一點，令主席這個位置的尊嚴及莊重大打折扣，這才是真正的深層次矛盾，我相信建制派對此清楚明白。
Unfortunately our wish is unfulfilled as the seeds of problems had been sown due to various reasons since last year undermining the dignity and solemnity of this position . This is our real deep - rooted conflict . I believe the pro - establishment camp knows it very well
因為去年發生的事情而修改選舉主席的方法，是否真的能令主席這個位置重拾尊嚴？
They now propose to revise the election method of the President in the light of the incidents that happened last year . But can this amendment effectively restore the dignity of the President?
主席，我相信在席每位建制派議員，特別是有智慧的建制派議員，都清楚明白"解鈴還須繫鈴人"。
President I believe all pro - establishment Members present particularly the wise ones well understand that the problem can only be solved by the one who creates it
修改主席選舉辦法根本不能解決主席不獲尊重的問題。
An amendment to the election method of the President will not help solve the problem of the President losing respect
主席，我最後只想指出，下星期一就是立法會《議事規則》訂立173周年的日子。
President here is my last point . Next Monday marks the 173 anniversary of the formulation of RoP of the Legislative Council
我只希望每位議員都能真正對得起這本已有173年歷史的規則，亦希望議會真正能夠有機會重拾正軌。
I just hope that all Members will be accountable to this set of rules which has a history of 173 years . I also hope that the Council will be on the right track one day
胡志偉議員，請就廖長江議員的擬議決議案動議修訂議案。
Mr WU Chi - wai you may move your amending motion to Mr Martin LIAOs proposed resolution
主席，我動議講稿附錄的第18項修訂議案。
President I move the 18 amending motion as set out in the Appendix to the Script
主席，我動議講稿附錄的第19項修訂議案。
President I move the 19 amending motion as set out in the Appendix to the Script
我認為跟他糾纏是一件浪費時間及侮辱自己的事。
In my view it is a waste of time and an insult to me to get entangled with him
我手持的這本《議事規則》，在立法會大樓紀念品店現正以特價160元發售。
This copy of the Rules of Procedure RoP I am holding is now being sold for a discounted price of 160 at the Souvenir Kiosk at the Legislative Council Complex
我們現時人丁單薄；實際上，即使沒有議員被趕走，我們也勢孤力薄。
There are now very few of us here . In fact even if no Members had been expelled we are already isolated and vulnerable
然而，我希望爭取多數分鐘時間，在每次點名表決前讓議員深思反省。
However I hope to strive for a few more minutes for Members to think deeply and reflect on the amendments before each division
林卓廷議員剛才說得對，其實每位議員也希望透過辯論說服其他同事。
Mr LAM Cheuk - ting was right when he said just now that every Member hoped to convince other Honourable colleagues in the debate
雖然我相信機會非常渺茫，但仍將少許希望寄予葉劉淑儀議員及其黨友容海恩議員身上。
As slim as the chances are I still believe that I can pin some hopes on Mrs Regina IP and her fellow party member Ms YUNG Hoi - yan
我希望藉這數分鐘發言，嘗試說服及鼓勵葉太和容議員，提出她們對議題的真正看法和思考。
I hope to spend a few minutes in an attempt to persuade Mrs IP and Ms YUNG to put forward their genuine views and thoughts on this issue
我相信新民黨與其他保皇黨不同。
I believe that the New Peoples Party is different from other royalist parties
我認為議員應多作討論，並互相交流看法，這才是令議會重拾正軌最重要的一步。
I think that Members should discuss further and exchange views which is after all the most important step to get the Council back on the right track
連他們也未能充分了解，更何況是正在收看直播的香港市民？
Even those Members have failed to get a full understanding let alone the Hong Kong people who are watching the live broadcast
事實上，在香港議會史上罕有對《議事規則》作出如此大規模的修訂，我們又何必急於數分鐘？
In fact rarely has RoP been amended on such a large scale in the history of Hong Kongs legislature . So why do we have to rush to save a few minutes?
多預留一點時間，可以讓市民上網了解清楚。
The public can go online to understand clearly if a little more time has been reserved
秘書處為我們準備了這份非常好的備忘，但當中的內容5分鐘也未必看完。
The Legislative Council Secretariat has prepared an excellent memorandum for us but it may not be possible to finish reading it within five minutes
主席，我動議講稿附錄的第12項修訂議案。
President I move the 12 amending motion as set out in the Appendix to the Script
主席，我聽了反對派議員發言好幾天。
President I have been listening to the speeches made by opposition Members for a couple of days
在我開始發言前，我認為有需要先回應多個觀點。第一，反對派議員表示，議事規則委員會在修改《議事規則》一事上沒有進行認真及足夠的討論。
Before I speak I feel obliged to respond to a number of viewpoints First of all opposition Members said that the Committee on Rules of Procedure CRoP had not conducted serious and adequate discussions on the proposals to amend the Rules of Procedure RoP
這個觀點，民主黨提得最多，一是胡志偉議員，二是黃碧雲議員。
This point has been mentioned most frequently by Members of the Democratic Party namely Mr WU Chi - wai and Dr Helena WONG
我要回應的第二點是，有議員說把全體委員會的會議法定人數由35人降至25人，是因為建制派議員懶惰。
Regarding the second point that I am going to respond to as a Member has said the reason for lowering the quorum of a committee of the whole Council from 35 to 25 is that pro - establishment Members are lazy
提出這說法的譚文豪議員、朱凱廸議員和張超雄議員表示，"反修規"等於"反懶惰"。
According to Members who had made such remarks namely Mr Jeremy TAM Mr CHU Hoi - dick and Dr Fernando CHEUNG opposing the amendments to RoP is tantamount to opposing laziness
主席，我望着張超雄議員的空椅，不期然想起陳健波議員和張超雄議員的對話。
President in seeing the empty seat of Dr Fernando CHEUNG I naturally recall the conversation between Mr CHAN Kin - por and Dr Fernando CHEUNG
在某次財務委員會會議上，張超雄議員憤然起立並向着陳健波議員說："加會吧！
During a meeting of the Finance Committee Dr Fernando CHEUNG stood up in rage and yelled at Mr CHAN Kin - por More meetings!
主席，我手邊有一份關於今年立法會兩次流會的紀錄。
President I have in hand a record of the two aborted Council meetings of this year
是立法會政府帳目委員會。
It was the Public Accounts Committee PAC of the Legislative Council
大家可以看到，反對派議員認為千錯萬錯全是別人的錯，不是他們的錯，他們比聖人還要了不起。
We can thus see in the eyes of opposition Members everyone but they should take the blame and they are more holy than saints
請問有哪個地方的議會像香港的議會這樣？
Where on earth can we find another legislature that is like the Legislative Council of Hong Kong?
哪有市民可以容忍這種情況？
Where on earth can we find other members of the public who can tolerate such a situation?
建制派議員如果繼續容忍這種情況，就是不負責任。
If pro - establishment Members still condone such a situation they are acting irresponsibly
香港中文大學的一項民調指出，有五成人不贊成"拉布"，有五成三的人同意"拉布"阻礙政府施政。
According to an opinion poll conducted by The Chinese University of Hong Kong 50 % of the respondents do not support filibustering and 53 % agree that filibustering has impeded effective governance
因此，修改《議事規則》除了是建制派議員的願望之外，亦是全體市民的願望，他們希望修改《議事規則》令議會重回正軌。
Therefore amending RoP is not only the wish of pro - establishment Members but also that of the community at large . They hope that the order of this Council can be restored
我當然明白在修改《議事規則》後仍有機會"拉布"，亦不期望這樣做能夠令議會的運作非常順暢。
I fully understand that it is still possible to filibuster after amendments are made to RoP and no one expects to see that the Council can subsequently operate very smoothly
我們只是希望經修改後，即使"拉布"也不至於太離譜，而《議事規則》亦不會像現時般被過分濫用，可以有應對"拉布"的辦法，避免再浪費議會的時間及公帑。
We merely hope that after the amendments are made Members will not go too far in filibustering and RoP will no longer be so outrageously abused; and there are ways to counter filibustering so as to avoid further wastage of the Council time and public money
此外，我們 曾就廖議員提出的擬議決議案指出，賦予主席選擇就修正案進行合併辯論的權力，是不想每年的財政預算案辯論都出現成千上萬項修正案，而每次都要勞煩主席運用酌情權，命令就修正案進行合併辯論。
Furthermore regarding Mr LIAOs suggestion of empowering the President to select amendments for a joint debate we have highlighted that the purpose is facilitate the Presidents handling of tens of thousands of amendments to the Budget each year such that he does not have to exercise discretion each time in instructing that joint debates be held
嚴格來說，是規限主席的權力，但反對派偏要說成是令主席擁有更大權力。
Strictly speaking the amendments seek to restrain the power of the President but Members from the opposition camps insist on claiming that this is an attempt to provide the President with greater power
議會應該做該做的事，替市民解決問題，梁耀忠議員昨天提出這個觀點，我十分認同，所以我不希望反對派議員"拉布"，希望他們支持我們修改《議事規則》。
This Council should do what should be done and address the problems of members of the public . I strongly agree with the point raised by Mr LEUNG Yiu - chung yesterday and so I do not want to see any more filibustering of opposition Members and hope that they will support our proposals to amend RoP
有議員昨天引用了一些古語，我也想與大家分享《論語》的一些話，作為我的總結。
Noting that a Member quoted some old sayings yesterday I would like to conclude my speech with texts from the Analects
大家都知道，孔子的大弟子名為子路，他批評齊桓公的左右手管仲人不清高，但卻位高權重，於是孔子對子路說："桓公九合諸候，不以兵車，管仲之力也！
As Members may be aware Zi Lu the eldest disciple of Confucius once criticized that Guan Zhong the aide of Duke Huan was not a noble person but held a high position . Confucius then said to Zi Lu The Duke Huan assembled all the princes together and that not with weapons of war and chariots―it was all through the influence of Guan Zhong
孔子的意思是，在混亂的情況下，誰能夠撥亂反正就是仁者。
Whose beneficence was like his? . Whose beneficence was like his? . What Confucius is trying to say is whoever can bring order out of chaos in a chaotic situation is a benevolent person
建制派議員今天提出修改《議事規則》，就是希望讓議會重回正軌，我希望反對派能夠像我們一樣，不要再搗亂議會，大家一起仁者。
Today it is the wish of pro - establishment Members to bring this Council back on the right track by proposing amendments to RoP and we hope that opposition Members would behave like us so as not to disrupt the order of this Council anymore . Let us all become benevolent persons
主席，我剛剛接獲通知，網上有人呼籲公眾人士以訪客身份進入立法會綜合大樓，並在必要時衝擊會議廳，所以現時會議廳隨時會被衝擊。
President I have just been notified that an appeal had been made on the Internet for members of the public to enter the Legislative Council Complex as visitors and storm the Chamber when necessary . As a result the Chamber will be stormed anytime soon
然而，民主公義不是講求尊重、包容、和而不同、以理服人和求同存異嗎？
However democracy and justice should be built on respect inclusiveness agreeing to disagree convincing others with reason and seeking common ground while reserving differences shouldnt they?
可是，我們在這兩天聽到反對派同事說盡侮辱人的話，用盡人身攻擊的方法，不擇手段地為"拉布"而不惜用最粗鄙的語言和身體暴力，甚至污衊別人性騷擾和利用南京大屠殺的國民傷痛。
Nevertheless all we have heard in the past two days was nothing but insulting remarks made by opposition Members . By resorting to all kinds of personal attacks they have unscrupulously used the most vulgar language and physical violence in their filibustering . They have even falsely accused other Members of sexual assault and taken advantage of the national sorrow over the Nanjing Massacre
這些言行是否代表民主、公義和文明？
Do such words and deeds manifest democracy justice and civilization?
我很希望泛民反對派議員想清楚，為了這場所謂的大戰，連人格、人性也不要是否值得？
I really hope that pan - democratic and opposition Members will think carefully whether it is worthwhile to forgo their dignity and humanity for the so - called major war
如果我們想要優質的民主，是否應該告訴泛民反對派議員日後不要再作出這樣的言行？
If we want quality democracy we should call on pan - democratic opposition Members not to say and do something like this in future shouldnt we?
今天討論的是修改《議事規則》。
We are debating on the amendments to RoP today
如果不是有人在議會內濫用《議事規則》，瘋狂地動輒"拉布"，導致議會"空轉"和令香港寸步難行，我們又何須修改《議事規則》呢？
Some people had abused RoP in the Chamber by frantically filibustering at will resulting in an idle legislature and landing Hong Kong in a difficult situation . If it were not for those people why do we have to amend RoP?
我們根本沒有需要這樣做。
There should be basically no need for us to do so
可是，有些議員不斷重複說香港面對貧富懸殊、病床不足、政府不做事、官商勾結及地產霸權等問題，這類言論在議會內不斷重複，而在"拉布"期間，任何議員在討論任何議題時都會重複提述上述內容。
However some people have repeatedly claimed that Hong Kong is plagued by problems such as the disparity between the rich and the poor shortage of hospital beds government inaction collusion between business and the Government and developer hegemony . Such claims have been repeated time and again in the legislature . During their filibustering those Members would invariably bring up these problems in the discussion on any issues
早兩天，立法會曾舉行公聽會討論長者和善終服務。
Two days ago the Legislative Council held a public hearing to discuss elderly and hospice services . Former Member Long Hair attended and spoke at the hearing
然而，"拉布"能否解決社會問題？
However can filibuster solve any social problems?
甚麼也沒有，只是令所有事情無限拖延，例如創新及科技局拖了3年才成立，而港珠澳大橋和所有基建工程都是一拖再拖。
Nothing at all . Filibuster has simply delayed everything indefinitely . For example the Innovation and Technology Bureau was established after a delay of three years and the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge and all infrastructure projects have been repeatedly delayed
為何他們不做些有建設性的事情，反而不斷利用破壞性手段解決香港的社會問題？
Why do they have to solve Hong Kongs social problems by destructive means continuously instead of doing something constructive?
不過，最匪夷所思的是，仍有很多市民相信他們這一套，以為"拉布"可以解決問題。
However what is most inconceivable is that many members of the public still believe that their filibustering can help solve problems
我們這次修改《議事規則》並不能杜絕"拉布"，更沒有明確規定以後禁止"拉布"。
Our current amendments to RoP will not put an end to filibustering . We have not even proposed any specific provisions to ban filibustering in future
我們只是希望令議會重回正軌，盡量減少濫用程序的情況。
We simply hope that the Chamber will get back on the right track and the abuse of RoP will be minimized
我們無法阻止議員的衝擊行動，而即使他們要佔領議會，我們也未必能夠阻止；他們要暈倒在地上浪費時間，我們同樣無法阻止。
There is no way for us to stop Members from storming the Legislative Council . Even if they want to occupy the Chamber we can do nothing about it . Likewise if they want to waste time by passing out on the floor we can possibly do nothing to stop them
不過，請大家想清楚，如果是真正愛香港，希望香港好，希望香港發展經濟和改善民生，應否再做這些事情？
However I hope that Members can think carefully . If they really love Hong Kong and hope that Hong Kong will get better by developing its economy and improving peoples livelihood they should not do something like that again should they?
大家可否不分黨派一起解決問題，為香港市民做實事？
Regardless of our political parties and factions can we work together to solve these problems and do some real work for Hong Kong people?
他們身為議員不覺得這樣說有失身份、有失人格嗎？
As Members dont they think it is unbecoming and degrading to speak like that?
主席，關於我們修改《議事規則》及反對由反對派議員提出的修訂建議，廖長江議員、陳克勤議員、周浩鼎議員和其他建制派議員已經詳細闡述，所以我也不會多說。
President regarding our amendments to RoP and our opposition to the amendments proposed by opposition Members Mr Martin LIAO Mr CHAN Hak - kan Mr Holden CHOW and other pro - establishment Members have already explained in detail . Therefore I am not going to elaborate
我十分希望市民大眾明白，今次這樣做實在是迫不得已，但卻一定要做，目的就是要令香港重回正軌、令議會正常運作，並為市民和香港多做實事。
I very much hope that members of the public will understand that we actually have no alternative this time . We must amend RoP in order to bring Hong Kong back on the right track resume the normal operation of the legislature and do more real work for the public and Hong Kong
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：《2018年撥款條例草案》，予以二讀。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the Appropriation Bill 2018 be read the Second time
按照《議事規則》，二讀辯論中止待續；在條例草案恢復二讀辯論之前，預算案交由財務委員會審核。
In accordance with the Rules of Procedure the Second Reading debate is adjourned and the Estimates are referred to the Finance Committee for examination before the debate on the Bill resumes
《2018年撥款條例草案》。
Appropriation Bill 2018
主席、各位議員、各位香港市民，早晨。
President Honourable Members and fellow citizens good morning
我謹動議二讀《2018年撥款條例草案》。
I move that the Appropriation Bill 2018 be read a Second time
新春伊始，我懷着感恩的心，公布本屆政府第一份財政預算案。
At the start of the Chinese New Year I deliver the first Budget of the current - term Government with a thankful heart
過去幾星期，社會各界廣泛討論預算案，表達不同的意見。
Over the past few weeks the public has engaged in extensive discussions and expressed diverse opinions on the Budget
我非常感謝大家，也充分理解社會各階層的市民，在生活上有不同的需要和期望。
I am indebted to you all and appreciate fully that various sectors of the community have different needs and aspirations
編製今年的預算案，我有多重體會。
The preparation of this years Budget has enlightened me in many ways
諮詢的過程再次反映出社會上有廣泛多元，甚或相互矛盾的訴求，同時也讓我更貼近市民，從受眾的角度考慮取之於民的資源，如何能切實地用於民之所需、香港之所需。
Budget consultation has revealed once again the wide - ranging diverse and even conflicting demands within the community . At the same time it has brought me closer to the public enabling me to see things from the perspective of the people whom I serve so that I could consider how best to use the resources pooled from them to meet their needs and those of Hong Kong
因此，我着意在演辭中有系統地向市民說明運用公共資源的優次，以及政府對香港未來的看法、發展方向和財政預備。
Therefore in preparing the speech I have placed much emphasis on explaining in a more systematic way the Governments priorities in using public resources as well as our visions for the future development direction and financial planning
貫穿這份預算案的各項措施有三大目標： 一 多元經濟。我們要推動經濟多元發展，為香港創富，也為年輕人提供更廣闊、優質的發展機會。
The initiatives put forward in this Budget are underpinned by three main objectives 1 Diversified economy we have to diversify our economy to create wealth for Hong Kong and provide wider and better development opportunities for our young people
二 投資未來。冬季流感來襲再次提醒我們醫療服務亟待改善，而人口老化帶來的種種挑戰，也需我們投放資源，未雨綢繆。我們同時要改善生活環境，令香港成為一個宜居宜業的智慧城市。
2 Investing for the future the outbreak of winter influenza has reminded us once again of the pressing need to improve health care services; an ageing population poses challenges which need to be overcome by deploying resources and making early preparation; and we also need to improve our living environment to make Hong Kong an ideal smart city to work and live in
三 關愛共享。兒童和青少年需要更多的關懷、愛護和機會；中產家庭的生活擔子有待紓緩，而基層和弱勢社群更需要扶持。
3 Caring and sharing children and young people should be given more care protection and opportunities; middle - class families need relief from financial burdens while the grassroots and underprivileged require more support