Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
香港航運業的發展歷史悠久，擁有全面的海運業群，現時有大約900家與船務相關的公司在香港營運，為本地、內地，以至海外業界提供各式各樣的海事專業服務，包括船舶管理、船務代理、船務經紀、船舶融資、海事保險、海事法律及仲裁等。
This will in turn attract more ship owners shippers and merchandise traders to establish their presence in Hong Kong thereby achieving clustering effects and consolidating Hong Kongs position as an international maritime centre . With a long history of development Hong Kongs maritime industry is a full - fledged cluster . Currently there are around 900 shipping - related companies operating in Hong Kong providing a wide range of professional maritime services including ship management ship agency ship brokerage maritime financing maritime insurance maritime law and arbitration to the relevant sectors in Hong Kong the Mainland and foreign places
為促進海事高增值專業服務的發展，業界多年來一直要求政府推出支援措施，在上一個立法年度，政府終於先後落實向船舶租賃業及海事保險業提供稅務優惠，並在香港海運港口局轄下成立海運業務委託人專責小組，以研究一些能夠吸引更多海事企業，如船舶管理人、代理及經紀等落戶香港的稅務優惠。
In order to promote the development of high value - added professional maritime services the maritime industry has been urging the Government to introduce supporting measures over the years . In the last legislative session the Government finally implemented tax concessions for ship leasing business and marine insurance business one by one . Also the Task Force on Commercial Principals has been set up under the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board to study tax concessionary measures which can attract more maritime enterprises such as ship management companies ship brokers and ship agents to establish their bases in Hong Kong
代理主席，以稅務優惠促進產業的發展並不是甚麼新措施，但業界要爭取多年才得以落實，措施略嫌滯後。
Deputy President while promoting the development of an industry with tax concessionary measures is nothing novel it has taken my industry years to lobby for these measures before they are actually implemented and they are thus lagging slightly behind
為能夠在具發展潛力的海事產業分一杯羹，鄰近地區除提供稅務優惠外，還會利用"銀彈"政策。
To get a share in the maritime industry which is full of development potential our neighbours have used money power in addition to providing tax concessions
今年3月，新加坡便宣布投放相等於約1,100億港元發展海事產業，當中包括向從事海事科技業務的中小企業提供"加碼"資助，希望成為海事技術的"矽谷"。
This March Singapore announced that it would invest an amount equivalent to HK110 billion for the development of maritime industry . One of its moves is the provision of additional subsidies to small and medium enterprises engaging in the business of maritime technology with the aim of developing the country into the Silicon Valley for maritime technology
因此，自由黨希望政府能與業界多些溝通，就海事發展早着先機，並推出快、狠、準的有利政策。
In view of this the Liberal Party hopes that the Government will have more communication with the industry to get a head start on the development of maritime industry and will introduce favourable policies in a prompt resolute and pertinent manner
在眾多的海運專業服務業中，海事仲裁是具有龐大增長潛力的業務。
Among the many professional maritime services maritime arbitration is the one with significant growth potential
在"一國兩制"下，香港特區的法律制度是以普通法為依歸，並由成文法作補充，《紐約公約》亦適用於香港，在香港作出的仲裁裁決，更獲得超過160個該公約的締約國執行，香港具備條件發展為區內主要的爭議解決中心之一。
Under one country two systems the legal system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is based on the common law and supplemented by statute law . As the New York Convention also applies to Hong Kong the arbitral awards made in Hong Kong are enforceable in more than 160 contracting states to the Convention . Hong Kong therefore lends itself to development as one of the major dispute resolution centres in the region
"一帶一路"的倡議及粵港澳大灣區的發展，將帶來無限商機，商業紛爭在所難免，我希望特區政府能夠向中央政府爭取，讓香港成為解決"一帶一路"建設專案投資和商業爭議的指定調解及仲裁中心，以配合國家在"十四五"規劃中繼續提出的支持香港建設亞太區國際法律及解決爭議服務中心的目標。
The Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area will bring unlimited business opportunities and commercial disputes will inevitably come along . I hope the SAR Government can lobby the Central Government to allow Hong Kong to serve as the designated mediation and arbitration centre for settling investment and commercial disputes in connection with the Belt and Road development projects thereby fitting in with the National 14 Five - Year Plan which has reiterated the support for the objective of developing Hong Kong into a leading centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia Pacific region
至於在修正案中提到專業資格互認的問題，我知道香港運輸物流學會正就業界的專業資格互認與內地相關單位溝通，但我特別想提的是跨境商用重型車司機。
As regards the issue of mutual recognition of professional qualifications I know that the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong is communicating with the relevant Mainland departments about this issue in respect of their industry . Despite so I still wish to talk about drivers of cross - boundary heavy commercial vehicles in particular
現時，跨境重型車司機需要分別考取香港和內地駕駛執照。
At present drivers of cross - boundary heavy vehicles are required to get the driving licences of Hong Kong and the Mainland respectively
既然《粤港澳大灣區發展規劃綱要》中強調區內的融合，而現時持有有效私家車駕駛執照的香港居民，已可免試換領內地駕駛證，在內地駕駛私家車，我希望政府能夠爭取讓持有有效香港重型車駕駛執照的香港居民，如果受僱於跨境運輸公司，同樣可獲免試換領內地相關車輛的駕駛證，相信這有助紓緩香港正面對跨境司機嚴重短缺的問題。
Since the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area emphasizes integration within the area Hong Kong residents holding a valid private car driving licence can now drive private cars in the Mainland by applying for direct issue of a Mainland driving licence without taking the driving test . I hope that the Government will try to lobby for the Mainlands permission for Hong Kong residents who hold a valid Hong Kong heavy vehicle driving licence to likewise get a Mainland driving licence of the type of vehicle concerned without taking the driving test if they are employed by a cross - boundary transport company . I believe this will help to alleviate the severe shortage of cross - boundary drivers currently faced by Hong Kong
根據有關的公布，核廢水會先經淨化和稀釋後，符合相關國際標準才會排放。
According to the announcement the nuclear wastewater will be purified and diluted to meet relevant international standards before being discharged
東京電力公司會就排放廢水至海洋擬備詳細方案，排放方案須先獲得日本政府批准，才可實施。
The Tokyo Electric Power Company will formulate a detailed plan for discharging the wastewater into the ocean . Implementation of the plan which must be in line with international practices and standards has to be approved by the Japanese Government first
有關方案必須遵從國際慣例和標準，日本當局亦表示會密切監察排放對環境及海洋的影響，並以高透明度方式處理，讓國際社會及公眾得悉所需資訊。
Besides the Japanese authorities have indicated that they will closely monitor the impact of the discharge on the environment and the ocean and will keep the international community and the public notified of necessary information in a transparent manner
由於有關的廢水涉及多種放射性元素，我們了解不少團體、漁業經營者和市民大眾均擔心將福島核電站的廢水排放出海洋，會嚴重影響海洋生態、食物鏈以至食物安全。
Since the wastewater contains various radionuclides we understand that many organizations fishery operators and members of the public are concerned that the discharge of wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power station into the ocean would have serious impact on marine ecosystem the food chain and food safety
現時，本港仍然禁止輸入福島的蔬菜、水果、奶和奶類飲品及奶粉。
Currently the import of vegetables fruits milk milk beverages and dried milk from Fukushima is still prohibited in Hong Kong
食安中心自2011年起對日本進口食品實施額外管制及監測措施後，共檢測了超過75萬個日本進口食品樣本，所有食物樣本的輻射檢測水平均沒有超出國際食品法典委員會的指引限值。
CFS implemented additional control and surveillance measures in 2011 for food products imported from Japan . Since then CFS had tested a total of more than 750 000 samples of such products and none of the samples were found to have radiation levels exceeding the guideline levels of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
食安中心會繼續以風險為本在恆常食物監測計劃內就日本食品進行輻射檢測。
CFS will continue to adopt a risk - based principle in conducting radiation tests on Japanese food products under its routine Food Surveillance Programme
就日本政府計劃將福島核電站的廢水排放出海洋，特區政府已要求日本當局提供多方面的數據和監控的資訊。
Regarding the Japanese Governments plan to discharge wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power station into the ocean the HKSAR Government has requested the Japanese authorities to provide data from various aspects and information on control and surveillance
我們會以審慎態度審視日本當局所提供的資料，以及國際專家組織的評估等，與相關政府部門作出適切的風險評估，以決定是否需要就日本食品的監測工作作出相應調整，以及是否需要採取更多措施，以確保食物安全，保障市民的健康。
We will carefully examine the information provided by the Japanese authorities and the assessments made by international expert organizations etc and conduct risk assessments with the relevant government departments as appropriate to determine whether monitoring work on Japanese food should be adjusted accordingly and whether additional measures are required to ensure food safety and safeguard public health
當然，視乎情況，我們不排除會增加對日本進口食品的檢測，以及收緊對福島及鄰近地區的食品的入口管制。
Of course depending on the circumstances we will not rule out increasing the tests on Japanese food imports and tightening import control on food products
主席，有關日本排放核廢水，市民除了最關心海洋生態外，亦對這些漁農產品的食用安全非常關注。
President in regard to the discharge of nuclear wastewater by Japan besides showing utmost concern about the marine ecosystem the public are also very concerned about the food safety of these fishery and agricultural products
有傳媒報道指出，懷疑有進口商為了逃避法例監管，將來自福島及其附近地方的水果榨成果汁出售，亦有部分進口商在食品標籤只註明產自日本，沒有說清楚產地來源。
According to certain media reports some importers were suspected to have evaded the regulation of the law by selling juice expressed from the fruits coming from Fukushima and its neighbouring areas and some importers only marked on the food labels that the products came from Japan without clearly stating the origin of the products
請問當局有沒有就着這些報道進行調查和採取措施處理呢？
May I ask the authorities whether any investigation has been conducted and any measure adopted in response to these media reports?
主席，我們的食安中心極度關注黃議員剛才所說的一些問題。
President our CFS is extremely concerned about the issues just mentioned by Mr WONG
其實，在食品進行加工的時候，依附在食品表面的放射性核素一般會被除去，有關物質的濃度會因加入其他材料而稀釋，而食品加工廠亦需要符合嚴格的運作標準和受嚴密的監控。
In fact in the course of food processing the radionuclides attached to the food surface will usually be removed and the concentration of the substances will be diluted with the addition of other ingredients . Besides food processing plants are required to meet stringent operation standards and subject to rigorous control and surveillance
所以，日本食物的監測系統會採取較國際食品法典委員會所訂的食物安全標準為高的食安標準來檢驗食物。
Therefore a food safety standard higher than the standard laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission has been adopted in the monitoring system on Japanese food for testing food products
食安中心一直有嚴密檢測日本進口加工食物，以確保相關食物的輻射水平不會超出國際食品法典委員會的指引限值。
CFS has been putting processed food imported from Japan under strict surveillance in order to ensure that the radiation levels of the food products will not exceed the guideline levels laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission
以香港進口而含福島縣食材的果汁或風乾水產為例，在2018-2019年度，食安中心共監測了14個相關果汁和9個相關風乾水產樣本，所有樣本的檢測結果都是合格。
Let us take the example of the imported fruit juice or dried aquatic products containing food materials from Fukushima . During the year 2018 - 2019 CFS tested a total of 14 juice and 9 dried aquatic product samples concerned and all the samples have passed the tests
主席，局長剛才表示，在福島出產的水果、蔬菜基本上不能進口香港。
President earlier on the Secretary said that the import of fruits and vegetables from Fukushima is basically prohibited in Hong Kong
但是，剛才有議員指出，如果用福島的水果和蔬菜製成的果汁，其實很容易在香港購買得到。
However as just mentioned by a Member actually the juice produced from the fruits and vegetables imported from Fukushima can easily be bought in Hong Kong
主席，我這裏有一罐說明是在福島製的果汁，另一罐說明在栃木縣生產的蔬菜汁，而這一罐只說明是在日本製造的一種果汁。
President I have a can of juice here whose label tells that it is produced in Fukushima and the label of another can of vegetable juice says that it is produced in Tochigi while the label of this can only tell that it is a kind of juice produced in Japan
如果市民想知道飲用這些產品後對身體有否影響，現時似乎要靠放大鏡來看看當中的標籤。
If the public want to know the impact of consuming these products on their health it seems that at present they can only rely on a magnifying glass for checking the food labels
好像這款飲品，是完全沒有說明是否在福島或栃木縣製造，對於市民的身體健康會否有影響？
Just like this kind of beverage there is no mentioning of whether it is produced in Fukushima or Tochigi at all . Will this have any impact on the health of the public?
這些可能受輻射污染的食品如果能因此進口香港，會否是一個漏洞呢？市民怎樣得知這些食品是否安全？
Will there be a loophole if these food products which might be radiation - contaminated can be imported into Hong Kong through this way?
局長剛才說他們在一段時間內只抽查了18個樣本，究竟是否足夠？
The Secretary just said that within a period of time they had only tested 18 samples . Is that sufficient or not?
主席，多謝陳克勤議員的補充質詢。
President I thank Mr CHAN Hak - kan for his supplementary question
就陳議員剛才所說的一些預先包裝食品，根據香港法例第132W章，食品一定要加上可閱標籤。
In regard to the prepackaged food products mentioned by Mr CHAN according to Chapter 132W of the Laws of Hong Kong a food product must have a legible food label
我在2019年6月再次前往福島視察當地測試食物。
In June 2019 I went to Fukushima again to inspect the food testing mechanism there
局長，我覺得我們在這方面要自求多福。
Secretary I think we have to fend for ourselves in this aspect
主席，多謝張議員的質詢。
President I thank Mr CHEUNG for his question
現時食安中心的食物監測計劃每年恆常有超過65,000個樣本，就進口、分銷、零售等不同層面取樣及檢驗。
At present under the routine Food Surveillance Programme of CFS an average of over 65 000 samples taken at the import distribution and retail levels will be tested per year
當然，我們除了抽查及檢驗食品外，其實有些食品在進入香港前，我們還需要日本提供一定的證 明，例如輻射檢測證明書及出口商證明書，以確認食品水平達到我們的要求。
Of course apart from conducting sample tests on food products we also require the provision of certain certificates for example radiation certificate and exporter certificate for the import of certain food products into Hong Kong so as to confirm that the food safety level is meeting our standard
主席，如果特區政府一如既往，只在日本排出核廢水後才被動式做一些應對工作，我相信屆時已經為時已晚，對全球的生態已造成不可彌補的傷害；同時，市民亦都會透過食物鏈，將這些放射性物質重新吸納到人體內。
President if the SAR Government sticks to its passive approach of introducing some corresponding measures only after Japan has discharged the nuclear wastewater I believe it will be too late . Irreparable damage will be done to the ecology of the whole world these radionuclides will also make their way into our bodies through the food chain
香港是佔日本魚類出口兩成的大客戶，究竟在日本排放核廢水前，我們有甚麼行動明確表示我們反對日本排放核廢水的立場？
Hong Kong is a major customer of Japanese aquatic products absorbing 20 % of Japans exports in this regard . Before Japans discharge of nuclear wastewater do we have any action to explicitly express our stance of opposition?
主席，我剛才已經表示，日本排放福島核電站核廢水的計劃不但引起國際社會的關注，亦令本地不少團體、漁業經營者及香港市民都非常擔心，因為日本政府將福島核電站廢水排放出海洋，會嚴重影響海洋生態、食物鏈，甚至影響人類健康。
President as I said earlier Japans plan to discharge nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power station has not only aroused international concern but also triggered worries among many local organizations fishery operators and Hong Kong citizens because the discharge of nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power station into the ocean by the Japanese Government will have a severe impact on the marine ecosystem food chain and even the health of human beings
我們知悉國家外交部已經就事件表態，亦強烈敦促日本妥善處理福島核電站核廢水的事故。
We learn that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already expressed its stance and has strongly urged Japan to properly handle the incident of discharging nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power station
我們對此十分支持。
This move has our full support
政務司司長分別根據《刑事訴訟程序條例》及《死因裁判官條例》，動議兩項擬議決議案： 第一項議案：批准《2021年刑事訴訟程序規則》；及 第二項議案：批准《2021年死因裁判官規則》。
The Chief Secretary for Administration will move two proposed resolutions under the Criminal Procedure Ordinance and the Coroners Ordinance respectively First motion To approve the Criminal Procedure Amendment Rules 2021; and Second motion To approve the Coroners Amendment Rules 2021
議員已獲得通知，由於兩項議案均旨在調高出席刑事訴訟程序及死因研訊的證人的最高津貼額，本會會合併辯論這兩項議案。辯論結束後，本會會逐一表決兩項議案。我提醒議員，這項合併辯論的時間，最多4小時，每位議員可發言一次，最多5分鐘。
Members have been informed that as the two motions both seek to increase the maximum allowances payable to the witnesses in criminal proceedings and coroners inquests this Council will proceed to a joint debate on the two motions
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：政務司司長動議的第二項議案，予以通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the second motion moved by the Chief Secretary for Administration be passed
就《條例草案》的辯論及表決安排，委員可參閱講稿附錄。
Members may refer to the Appendix to the Script for the debate and voting arrangements for the Bill
委員已獲通知，全體委員會會合併辯論各項條文、附表及修正案。
Members have been informed that the committee will conduct a joint debate on the clauses schedules and amendments
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：以下條文及附表納入本條例草案。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the following clauses and schedules stand part of the Bill
第1至42條，以及附表1至4。
Clauses 1 to 42 and Schedules 1 to 4
律政司司長會動議修正案，旨在修正第2、8、11、16、17、19、24及26條，以及附表2及3。
The Secretary for Justice will move amendments which seek to amend clauses 2 8 11 16 17 19 24 and 26 and Schedules 2 and 3
各位委員現在可以就各項條文、附表及修正案，進行合併辯論。
Members may now proceed to a joint debate on the clauses schedules and amendments
我會先請司長發言，但她在現階段無須動議修正案。
I will first call upon the Secretary to speak but she is not required to move the amendments at this stage
合併辯論結束後，全體委員會會先表決沒有修正案的條文及附表納入《條例草案》，然後表決修正案。
Upon the conclusion of the joint debate the committee will first vote on the clauses and schedules with no amendment standing part of the Bill and then the amendments
香港必須把握內地構建內外"雙循環"，並以"內循環"為主的新發展格局帶來的新機遇，聚焦內地市場商機，並在其中扮演重要的角色。
Hong Kong must grasp the new opportunities arising from the Mainlands new development setting marked by the promotion of dual circulation involving the domestic and external markets and dominated by domestic circulation . It must focus on the business opportunities in the Mainland market and seek to play an important role in the process
為了協助和推動港企優勢產品擴大在內地的內銷、拓展進口分銷業務，從而協助內地進一步擴大內需，並搶佔內地這個具有潛力的市場。
The authorities should help and motivate Hong Kong enterprises to expand the sale of their products with competitive advantage to the Mainland and develop importation and distribution business so as to assist the Mainland in further expanding its domestic demand and grab a share of the Mainland market with huge potential
事實上，特區政府近年針對大灣區的發展方面，做了不少政策措施以協助業界發展。
Actually in view of the development of the Greater Bay Area the SAR Government has implemented many policy initiatives to assist with industries development in recent years
在商貿方面，最近推出的有"GoGBA"這個一站式的支援平台，又在深圳設立了香港貿易發展局大灣區服務中心，協助港企把握大灣區的商機，並在大灣區內推廣本港服務和科技行業等。
In the case of commerce and trade it rolled out a one - stop support platform called GoGBA recently together with the setting up of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Greater Bay Area Centre in Shenzhen as a means to assist Hong Kong enterprises in grasping business opportunities and promote Hong Kongs service and technology industries in the Greater Bay Area
然而，鑒於現時本港的疫情尚未穩定，我擔心這些措施會否因而受阻，影響執行進度。
Nevertheless as the prevailing epidemic in Hong Kong has yet to stabilize I am concerned whether any resultant hindrance to such measures will affect their implementation progress
期望政府盡力徹底落實措施，積極推行。
I hope the Government will exert its utmost for the thorough actualization and active implementation of such measures
至於與大灣區合作的另一產業，就是旅遊業。
Another industry that will be involved in the cooperation with the Greater Bay Area is the tourism industry
相對本港而言，內地的疫情穩定得多，而香港旅遊發展局評估在跨境旅遊恢復初期，預料旅客首先會到短途的市場旅遊。
The epidemic on the Mainland is much more stable as compared to the case of Hong Kong . According to the assessment of the Hong Kong Tourism Board HKTB it is expected that tourists will first visit short - haul markets at the initial restoration of cross - boundary tourism
因此，旅發局應該先集中資源在大灣區市場進行推廣，吸引當地旅客來港度假。
For this reason HKTB should first concentrate its resources on conducting promotion in the Greater Bay Area market to induce visitors from the region to spend a vacation in Hong Kong
除此之外，政府亦應該積極推廣及與大灣區合作，在區內發展"一程多站"的旅遊服務，多設計旅遊組合產品，吸引遊客。
Besides the Government should also conduct active promotion and strike up cooperation with the Greater Bay Area to develop multi - destination tourism services in the region while also designing more tourism product portfolios to attract visitors
為此，就逐步與其他國家合作方面，積極的考慮"旅遊氣泡"。
In this connection the authorities should actively consider the idea of travel bubbles when it comes to gradual cooperation with other countries
旅發局在海外宣傳香港旅遊新安排的一連串活動和項目，並且研究"疫苗護照"，讓持有"疫苗護照"的入境旅客免強制隔離或檢測限制，提供便利的簽證等。
HKTB is now undertaking a series of activities and programmes in overseas countries to promote the new arrangements for visiting Hong Kong while also exploring the idea of introducing a vaccine passport to provide inbound visitors holding a vaccine passport with exemption from compulsory quarantine or testing restrictions and offering convenient visa arrangements
與此同時，政府亦應該向內地和澳門"來港易"的旅客爭取雙向免隔離，讓更多旅客有機會來港參與和內地合作的旅行團，以拯救本港的旅遊業。
At the same time the Government should likewise strive for bilateral quarantine exemption for Mainland and Macao visitors under the Come2hk Scheme so as to induce a greater number of tourists to visit Hong Kong and join local tours that are organized in cooperation with the Mainland and in turn rescue Hong Kongs tourism industry
然而，代理主席，我們必須強調，無論政府當局和業界針對內地市場的政策得到多少支持，疫情反覆也會影響效果。
But Deputy President we must stress that regardless of the intensity of the support for the initiatives rolled out by the Administration and the industry with the specific target of the Mainland market their effectiveness may nonetheless be affected by fluctuations in the epidemic
近期看到印度的疫情如此嚴峻，相對接種疫苗進展順利的國家，能夠讓人民恢復正常的生活，我再次呼籲香港市民早日接種疫苗，為己為人為社會，幫助控制疫情，希望早日恢復國際交流活動，使社會運作恢復正常，以及讓經濟有所發展。
Members can see for themselves the severity of the epidemic in India lately . In contrast people in countries with smooth vaccination progress have been able to resume a normal life . Once again I urge Hong Kong people to receive vaccination as early as possible and assist in bringing the epidemic under control for the well - being of themselves others and the community in the hope that international exchange activities can resume expeditiously society can resume normal operation and the economy can continue to develop
當然，這是急市民所急，同時也是為了防止濫收水費，不平則鳴，是"劏房"居民的一個喜訊，亦反映出香港工會聯合會是最貼地氣的。
Of course this Members Bill is addressing the pressing needs of the people as it aims to prevent overcharging for the use of water . Where there is injustice there will be an outcry . This is a piece of good news to tenants of subdivided units and also reflects that the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions is very down - to - earth
但是，與此同時，歡喜之餘也有失望，所以實在有百感交雜的感覺。
However while we feel glad about it we also find it disappointing and thus we really have mixed feelings indeed
第二，其實"炒水"只是香港投機文化的冰山一角，今時今日的香港，有甚麼不能"炒"呢？
Secondly in fact overcharging for the use of water is just the tip of the iceberg in the speculative culture of Hong Kong . In Hong Kong nowadays what else cannot be speculated?
"炒"風其實直接影響民生，而且"炒"風引起物價飛升的問題，也導致一些勤懇生產和工作的基層和中基層"打工仔"追不上生活水平。
These speculative activities actually have a direct impact on peoples livelihood . Besides speculative activities will push up prices . As a result some hardworking grass - roots workers and lower middle class employees are unable to raise their living standards
香港社會漸漸不再重視生產力，香港變成一個國際炒賣中心，還要是炒賣民生的中心。
Gradually Hong Kong does not care about productivity anymore and Hong Kong becomes an international speculative centre a centre of speculation even in peoples livelihood
大家也理解，居住在"劏房"的居民也 是弱勢一群，他們的生活十分艱困。
We can understand that the tenants living in subdivided units are also a disadvantaged group of people and they are living a very hard life
雖然一直有法例禁止業主濫收水費圖利，但政府部門的執法效力，大家實在有目共睹。
Although there is legislation prohibiting overcharging of water fees by landlords for profiteering purpose the effectiveness of government departments enforcement is obvious to all
更離奇的是，租戶投訴無門。
What is more ridiculous is that tenants have nowhere to lodge their complaints
在法例未有保障的情況下，政府竟然無動於衷，反而將責任推卸給租戶，請他們訂定租約時說清楚。
Under the circumstances when protection is not provided by the law the Government remaining indifferent passes the buck to tenants by asking them to clarify by themselves when entering into a tenancy agreement
很有趣的是，電視經常賣廣告，說辦法總比困難多，但要求政府辦事，卻困難總比辦法多。
It is very interesting that we often see the Announcement in the Public Interest on television telling us that there are always more solutions than problems but when we ask the Government for assistance there are always more problems than solutions
究竟"劏房"居民有多艱難呢？
How difficult are the lives of the tenants living in subdivided units?