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因應今年特殊的經濟情況，稅務局會盡量加快審批緩繳申請。
In view of the unusual economic circumstances this year IRD will do its best to expedite the vetting of holdover applications
除了以上兩項建議，不少議員提出了其他紓困建議，以及對來年預算案的意見，我們會作通盤的考慮。
In addition to the two suggestions made earlier many Members have put forward other relief measures and their thoughts on the Budget for the coming year which we will consider comprehensively
我希望強調，《2019年稅務條例草案》和修正案的稅務寬免措施只是政府整體紓困措施的一部分。
I would like to stress that the Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2019 and the tax concessions in the amendment are only part of the Governments overall relief measures
財政司司長在2019-2020年度財政預算案公布了429億元的一次性紓困措施，由8月中起亦宣布了三輪涉及共超過211億元的紓困措施。
The Financial Secretary announced one - off relief measures costing 42.9 billion in the 2019 - 2020 Budget followed by three rounds of relief measures costing more than 21.1 billion in mid - August
總括而言，今年公布的紓困措施合共超過640億元，為不同行業的企業和市民提供支援，減輕經濟下行造成的壓力。
In short relief measures amounting to over 64 billion have been announced this year to help enterprises and residents from different sectors to ease the pressure brought about by the economic downturn
三輪紓困措施包括多項租金寬免。
The three rounds of relief measures included a number of rental concessions
在8月中宣布的支援措施，包括由10月1日起向地政總署及政府產業署轄下大部分作社區及商業用途的短期租約和部分出租食肆及零售商店提供50%的租金減免，為期6個月。
Among the relief measures announced in August rentals for most short - term tenancies for community and business use as well as catering establishments and retail stores under the Lands Department and Government Property Agency GPA have been reduced by 50 % for six months with effect from 1 October
政府上星期公布的第三季本地生產總值預先估算數字顯示，香港經濟增長在全球經濟放緩和中美貿易摩擦的影響下，自去年起已拾級而下。
According to advanced estimates of third - quarter Gross Domestic Products GDP figures released by the Government last week Hong Kongs economic growth has moderated progressively since last year amid a slowdown in the global economy and China - United States trade tensions
最近更受到本地社會事件嚴重衝擊，情況急轉直下。
The situation showed an abrupt deterioration recently due to the severe impacts of the local social incidents
今年第三季本地生產總值按年實質收縮2.9%，是自2009年環球經濟大衰退以來首次錄得季度按年跌幅。
In the third quarter of this year GDP contracted by 2.9 % year - on - year in real terms marking the first year - on - year contraction for an individual quarter since the Great Recession of 2009
經季節性調整後按季比較，實質本地生產總值繼上一季下跌0.5%後，在第三季的跌幅擴大至3.2%，顯示香港經濟已步入技術性衰退。
On a seasonally adjusted quarter - to - quarter comparison the fall in real GDP widened to 3.2 % in the third quarter from 0.5 % in the preceding quarter indicating that the Hong Kong economy has entered a technical recession
所以，香港正在面對非常嚴峻的境況。
Hong Kong is therefore in a very critical condition
社會務必一同努力推動經濟復蘇，使香港脫離經濟衰退的困境，改善民生，促進就業，增加香港整體競爭力。
Our society must join efforts to facilitate economic recovery and lift Hong Kong out of recession with a view to improving peoples livelihood promoting employment and enhancing the citys overall competitiveness
政府除了着力發展香港經濟支柱外，亦會繼續密切留意最新經濟環境，在有需要時制訂應對措施。
While making every endeavour in developing Hong Kongs pillar industries the Government will also closely monitor the latest economic situation and devise corresponding measures as necessary
最後，主席，我再次呼籲社會各界同心協力，守望相助，共同面對現時的經濟挑戰。
Finally Chairman I once again appeal to all sectors of the community to stick together and help one another to overcome the present economic challenges
我支持政府提出這項《條例草案》及所有修正案。
I support the Bill and all the amendments thereto as proposed by the Government
外患者，是指中美貿易摩擦，導致世界經濟陷於低谷，香港亦受波及，但這個問題離我們比較遠。
External troubles refer to the global economic recession caused by the Sino - United States trade conflicts in which Hong Kong is also affected . Nevertheless this issue is rather distant from us
我們的切身問題是內憂，這四個多五個月以來，由於政府提出修訂《逃犯條例》，導致社會出現動盪，帶來了深遠的影響。
Our immediate concerns are the domestic troubles . Over the past four to five months the Governments proposed amendment to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance has caused social turmoil bringing profound impacts
無論是市民的個人收入，以至業界的經營利益，均受到很大的創傷，政府因而提出這項關於稅務寬免的《條例草案》。
Both the personal incomes of members of the public and the business profits of the trade have been hugely affected . The Government thus proposed the Bill to offer tax concession
我亦提出把今年度上限的餘額帶到下年度，因為在可見的未來，香港未必能夠恢復昔日的輝煌或經濟環境。
I have also proposed that the balance of this years ceiling be brought forward to the next year because I think Hong Kong might not be able to regain its previous glory or economic environment in the foreseeable future
凡此種種意見，我希望特區政府在三讀通過《條例草案》後，能夠作出詳細的研究和考慮。
In respect of all these opinions I hope the SAR Government will conduct a detailed study and give due consideration after the Bill is read the Third time and passed . There is a key point in the current tax concession ie
儘管如此，我希望政府在三讀通過《條例草案》後，認真處理兩件事。
Notwithstanding I hope the Government can deal with two things seriously upon the passage of the Bill after it is read the Third time
我希望局方在三讀通過《條例草案》後，工作能夠做得更好，令香港700萬市民安居樂業。
I hope the Bureau can do a better job after the Bill is read the Third time and passed so that the 7 million people in Hong Kong can live and work in contentment
主席，作為《2019年稅務條例草案》委員會主席，我首先感謝這麼多位議員在過去兩星期踴躍發言。
President as the Chairman of the Bills Committee on Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2019 I would like to first thank a number of Members for speaking actively over the past two weeks
主席 處理《2019年稅務條例草案》辯論時的寬鬆態度，亦會成為日後我們討論各項法案時的典範。
The tolerant attitude of the President towards handling the debate on the Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2019 the Bill will become a paradigm for us to debate various bills in the future
我支持三讀《條例草案》的原因只有一個，就是特區政府可以動用作為提振經濟或抵銷環球經濟衰退的方法有限。
I support the Third Reading of the Bill for only one reason that is the measures that the SAR Government can adopt to shore up the economy or offset a global economic recession are limited
這是因為我們有聯繫匯率，所以不能使用利率和貨幣政策，而在財政政策上，減稅或"派錢"可以令市民的消費意欲輕微上升，亦可能會令人產生比較良好的感覺。
This is because we have the Linked Exchange Rate and hence we are unable to make use of interest rate and monetary policy . In terms of fiscal policy tax reduction or cash handout may slightly boost consumer sentiment and may also generate positive feelings among people
我當然亦希望政府推行更多其他措施以抵銷現時環球的經濟狀況。
Certainly I also hope that the Government can implement some additional measures to offset the current global economic downturn
主席，演出業協會及不少藝術團體向本人反映，近月有多項文化及藝術活動因涉及暴力的示威活動而取消或改期舉行。
President the Performing Industry Association and quite a number of arts groups have relayed to me that in recent months a number of cultural and arts activities have been cancelled or rescheduled due to demonstrations involving violence
藝術團體作此等決定的原因包括康樂及文化事務署提早關閉轄下場地及交通受阻。
The reasons for the arts groups to make such decisions include early closure of venues under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department LCSD and traffic disruption
有關的藝術團體不單失去票房收入，亦需動用人力和財政資源處理退票等跟進工作。
The arts groups concerned not only have suffered loss of box office income but also have to deploy manpower and financial resources to handle follow - up work such as ticket refund
主席，就馬議員的主體質詢，我的答覆如下： 一 自6月至11月3日，於康樂及文化事務署轄下表演場地舉辦的文化及藝術活動中，約有84項因場地關閉取消、19項因場地關閉而改期舉行及79項由主辦者自行決定取消或改期。
President my reply to Mr MAs main question is as follows 1 Of the cultural and arts activities held from June to 3 November in performance venues under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department LCSD about 84 activities were cancelled 19 activities were rescheduled due to closure of venues and 79 activities were cancelled or rescheduled of the organizers own accord
因應表演場地關閉而需取消的活動，康文署會全力為受影響的團體安排另一檔期以補辦節目或活動，已繳付的租金可轉予改期用途。
For activities which were cancelled due to closure of performance venues LCSD will arrange the affected arts groups to hold the events or activities on other dates with its best endeavours and allow hire charges paid to be transferred for the rescheduled dates
如果受影響的團體本身的檔期或場地的租用情況並不容許，署方會安排退回已繳付的場租及相關費用。
If rescheduling is impossible due to the schedule of the affected arts groups or unavailability of venues LCSD will arrange for refund of hire charges and related fees paid
署方會在各場地的網頁上公布節目改期或取消，以及門票退款的安排，以幫助主辦團體發放相關信息給公眾。
LCSD will announce the rescheduling or cancellation of events and refund arrangements on the web pages of the respective venues to help organizers to disseminate relevant information to the public
二 康文署盡量以維持正常服務給場地使用者的大原則，以及照顧使用者及工作人員安全的大前提下，考慮是否關閉場館。
2 LCSD will as far as possible adhere to the principle of maintaining normal service for venue users and the premise of addressing the safety of users and staff when considering whether a venue should be closed
三 本屆政府對文化藝術十分重視。
3 The current - term Government attaches great importance to culture and arts
過去兩年，政府為香港藝術發展局、9個主要演藝團體、香港藝術節協會和康文署的場地夥伴提供的資助共增加1億2,500萬元。
In the past two years the Government has increased the subvention for the Hong Kong Arts Development Council nine major performing arts groups Hong Kong Arts Festival Society and LCSDs Venue Partners by a total of 125 million
而為了應對日益嚴峻的經濟環境，財政司司長已於早前宣布新一輪支援措施，其中包括由2019年10月1日至2020年3月31日6個月期間，為租用康文署文娛中心設施的租用者，提供50%的基本場租減免，以支持藝術工作者及文化團體繼續舉辦各項文化藝術活動。
In response to the increasingly challenging economic environment the Financial Secretary has earlier announced a new round of relief measures . One of the measures is to provide hirers of facilities of civic centres managed by LCSD with a 50 % reduction of hire charges for a period of six months from 1 October 2019 to 31 March 2020 to support artists and cultural organizations to hold various cultural and arts activities continuously
適用設施包括表演場地、排練室、演講廳、展覽廳等共146項設施。
The concession applies to 146 facilities including performance venues rehearsal rooms lecture theatres and exhibition halls
另外，考慮到現時情況對藝術團體帶來的營運壓力，政府也會就本年度藝術發展配對資助計劃的配對條件推出一次性放寬措施，包括提高各合資格藝團的配對比例及配對資助上限，希望在減輕藝團在尋找足夠捐助或贊助壓力的同時，也可補助他們因捐助或贊助及票房減少而導致的虧損。
Furthermore as the current situation brings pressure to the operation of art groups the Government will also introduce one - off relaxation to the matching parameters of this years Art Development Matching Grants Scheme including the increase of matching ratio for eligible arts groups and their respective matching grant ceiling . It is hoped that such relaxation will help to alleviate the pressure of art groups in soliciting sufficient donations or sponsorships and minimize their losses as a result of reduced donations or sponsorships and box office income
此外，局長在主體答覆第三部分提到，由今年10月1日至明年3月31日推行租金寬減措施，以及透過本年度配對資助計劃幫助藝團。
Furthermore the Secretary mentioned in part 3 of the main reply that the Government had implemented measure to reduce hire charges from 1 October 2019 to 31 March 2020 and would assist arts groups under this years Matching Grants Scheme
就馬議員的第二個問題，在6月至10月期間，由於新措施尚未實施，所以相關藝團未必能夠受惠。
In response to Mr MAs second question the arts groups affected from June to September are not eligible because the new measure was yet to be implemented during this period
不過，正如我在主體答覆中提到，配對資助計劃將來會因應當時的情況和藝團的實際發展，提高配對比例及配對資助上限，好讓藝團得到商業贊助及其他捐助。
Nevertheless as I said in the main reply the matching ratio and respective matching ceiling under the Matching Grants Scheme will be increased in future in the light of the prevailing situation and actual development of arts groups with a view to enabling arts groups to solicit commercial sponsorships and other donations
此外，政府會加大對他們的配對資助，規模越小的藝團比例越高，藉此促進這些藝團的生存和發展。
Furthermore the Government will increase their matching grants . Arts groups of smaller scale will be assigned a proportionally higher matching ratio so as to facilitate their survival and development
主席，近月接連有海外表演團體，因憂慮安全未能受到保障及香港社會環境的不確定性，以及保險問題等原因，而取消來港演出。
President overseas performing groups have successively cancelled their performances in Hong Kong in recent months due to worries about the lack of protection for their safety the uncertainty of Hong Kongs social situation insurance issues etc
鑒於紛爭可能持續，令香港長期處於局勢不穩的狀態，康文署在未來一年有否任何具體措施，爭取海外及內地團體來港演出，例如會否在邀請過程中加入任何保障或保險措施？
Given that the social unrest may continue and thus result in long - term instability in Hong Kong will LCSD in the coming year put in place any specific measures to attract overseas and Mainland groups to stage performances in Hong Kong such as incorporating safeguarding measures or insurance terms in the invitation process?
我舉一個例子。
Let me cite one example
香港歷史博物館今天順利展開一個大型的阿富汗古文物專題展覽，為期3個月。
The Hong Kong Museum of History successfully launched a three - month special exhibition on Ancient Artefacts of Afghanistan today
主席，我在補充質詢的最後部分詢問局長，會否在邀請海外團體的過程中加入任何保障或保險措施？
President I have asked the Secretary in the last part of my supplementary question whether any safeguarding measures or insurance terms will be incorporated in the process of inviting overseas groups to stage performances in Hong Kong
康文署舉辦多項文化藝術活動，除香港市民外，也有不少海外和內地旅客有興趣參與。
Apart from Hong Kong people quite a number of overseas and Mainland tourists are interested in taking part in various cultural and arts activities held by LCSD
最近多次出現活動臨時取消的情況，對旅客有相當大的影響，因為他們來港前要預訂交通及安排住宿，如有關活動臨時取消，他們承受的損失會較一般市民多。
Recently many of these activities were cancelled at short notice . This has significantly affected tourists because they had to book transport and arrange accommodation before coming to Hong Kong . If these activities are cancelled at short notice they will suffer more losses compared with the local people
我想問局長，過去數月有否收到境外就臨時取消節目的投訴？
May I ask the Secretary Have you received any complaints from overseas visitors about cancellation of events at short notice in recent months?
主席，我手上並無這方面的資料，我可在會後向姚議員提供。
President I do not have the relevant information on hand . I could provide Mr YIU with the information after the meeting . Appendix I
局長在主體答覆中指出，閉館的決定是基於警方的公眾安全評估、節目當日的交通情況、場地的實際環境等，這些都是相當籠統的準則。
The Secretary pointed out in the main reply that decisions to close venues would be made based on the public safety assessment by the Police public transportation on the event date the actual environment of the venue concerned etc but these are rather general criteria
但是，陳議員亦須明白，現時社會發生的事件往往充滿突發性，甚至在1小時前也可能無法預知1小時後會發生甚麼事。
However Mr CHAN should also understand that recent happenings in our community are often so unpredictable that we cannot even predict what will happen one hour from now
因此，各區駐場經理會密切留意事態發展及警方對鄰近環境和交通狀況的評估，亦會與有關藝團進行商討。
As such the venue managers in various districts will keep a close watch on the recent developments as well as the Polices assessment of the surrounding environment and traffic conditions . They will also discuss with the arts groups concerned
我希望各位議員體諒。
I appeal for understanding from Members
其實，前線經理未必有一套很客觀的指標去作決定，但如他們在綜合各方面的考慮後認為當時環境對場地或員工、藝團及觀眾構成安全問題，必定會就關閉場館徵求上司的意見。
In fact frontline managers may not have a set of objective indicators in making decisions . After taking various factors into account in a holistic manner if they consider that the circumstances would jeopardize the safety of the venue staff arts groups or audience they will definitely consult their supervisors about the closure of venues
主席，經過多年努力，在文化藝術方面，香港在區內的地位的確有所提升，亦正正因為這個原因，本港現時亦致力建設及發展西九文化區。
President thanks to the efforts over the years Hong Kongs status in the field of culture and the arts has risen in the region . It is precisely for this reason that Hong Kong is currently committed to the construction and development of the West Kowloon Cultural District
但是，康文署除負責文化藝術活動外，其實體育活動亦是重要一環。
Nevertheless LCSD is not only responsible for cultural and arts activities and sports activities are in fact an integral part as well
香港曾舉辦不少相當出色的國際性體育活動，例如馬拉松、單車比賽等。
Hong Kong has hosted some outstanding international sports events such as marathons and cycling competitions
不少市民對大型文化、藝術表演及體育盛事表示關注，雖然有部分活動已取消，但仍有部分會繼續進行。
Quite a number of people have expressed concerns about various large - scale cultural and arts performances and sports events . While some of these events have been cancelled some others will be held as scheduled
例如在剛過去的周末，本港首次在維港舉辦世界海岸賽艇錦標賽，參與的500名選手無一缺席，他們來到香港，亦很喜歡香港。
For example the 2019 World Rowing Coastal Championships was held at the Victoria Harbour for the first time during the last weekend . None of the 500 participants was absent . They came to Hong Kong and they liked Hong Kong a lot
無論是文化、藝術及體育活動，我們都希望盡量吸引來自世界各地的主辦者來港，令市民繼續享受各類比賽和盛事。
Whether it be cultural arts or sports events we hope to attract as many organizers from around the world as possible to Hong Kong so that the public will continue to enjoy these kinds of competitions and events
主席，局長在主體答覆中未有提到對10月1日前受影響的藝團有何紓緩措施。
President the Secretary has not mentioned in his main reply any relief measures for arts groups affected before 1 October
我希望局長留意，在10月1日前受影響的藝團承受的傷害其實更大，對於他們付出的人手和票房損失，當局會提供甚麼幫助？
I hope to draw the Secretarys attention to the fact that arts groups affected before 1 October had actually suffered even more losses . What assistance will the authorities offer to them in respect of the manpower resources that they have deployed and the box office income foregone?
封館機制為何？
What is the mechanism for the closure of venues?
事實上，出現上述問題的其中一個原因，就是部分立法會議員不願意與暴力割席，因而起了鼓動作用，造成當前的惡果。
In fact one of the causes of the aforesaid problems is that some Members are unwilling to dissociate themselves from violence; and their role as instigators has resulted in the current ill consequence
不過，我提出的跟進質詢是，不少藝術團體正在接受康文署的資助，但這些場地的使用者，也有不少來自我們的文化創意產業，我們同樣遭受大規模的衝擊。
Putting this aside though my supplementary question is Given that while some arts groups are receiving subvention from LCSD many users of these venues come from our cultural and creative industries who are likewise suffering from the large - scale impact has the Government considered providing support for the cultural and creative industries in other aspects?
其實，多個文化藝術團體和創意產業機構均在上述地方進行活動，他們亦同樣受到衝擊。
In fact many cultural and arts groups and establishments in the creative industry have held events at the aforesaid venues and they have been affected as well
政府會否考慮擴大支援措施，通過這些場地向其他藝術團體或文化創意產業機構提供較多支援，令他們可以發揮改善整體社會氛圍的作用？
Will the Government consider expanding the scope of the relief measures to provide more support for other arts groups or establishments in the cultural and creative industries thereby enabling them to play a part in improving the overall social atmosphere?
主席，無論是在《條例草案》二讀或在全體委員會審議階段時，我已多次提出意見。
President I have given views for a few times in the Second Reading debate and the Committee stage of the Bill
我感到非常不滿，因為我們在早前的討論中，以及在我的發言中已向局長解釋，這項措施能幫助的人不多，很少市民能夠受惠。
This initiative as we have explained to the Secretary in our earlier discussion and my earlier speeches can only benefit a small number of taxpayers and I am deeply dissatisfied with it
其他措施又沒有影響嗎？
But dont the current tax concessions and other initiatives have impacts?
今天真的很難得司長也在席。
We are lucky to have the Chief Secretary with us today
司長，今早國家副總理韓正已表示，我們現在要解決香港的治安及社會秩序問題；而數天前，國家主席亦表示，社會秩序對香港現時的問題很重要。
Chief Secretary this morning Vice - premier of the State Council HAN Zheng called for the restoration of law and order in Hong Kong society . A few days ago State President also highlighted the importance of social order to the current problems in Hong Kong
政府如果要立法會支持三讀並通過這項《條例草案》，是否也應該顯示一點誠意？
If the Government wishes the Legislative Council to support the Third Reading and passage of the Bill should it show a little sincerity?
剛才也有議員提出，其實以往的退稅上限也曾高於2萬元，為何現時不可以再提高上限呢？
As pointed out by a Member the ceiling of tax reduction was at times higher than 20,000 in the past . Why cant this ceiling be raised now?
現時所有市民都對政府不滿，知道嗎？
Right now everyone in Hong Kong is angry with the Government . Does the Government know that?
他們認為政府管不好治安和社會秩序，每個星期六及星期日，我們要看着別人的"時間表"來決定自己的時間表。
In the eyes of the public the Government has failed to maintain law and order in society . Every weekend we have to plan our activity based on the schedule of some others
主席，我曾經說過，關於今次稅務寬免的安排，其實今年年初仍未發生這數個月的事件時，我們曾與司長會面，當時我們已經請司長考慮豁免暫繳稅。
President I once said that before the outbreak of the incidents over the past few months we met with the Chief Secretary early this year to discuss the current tax reduction proposal . At that time we had already asked the Chief Secretary to consider waiving the provisional tax
在數個月前，當我們要求司長豁免暫繳稅時，他說了一大堆話，指稅制怎樣怎樣，但在數個月後發生了很多特別的事情，為何不可以特事特辦，接納我們的意見？
When we made this request to the Chief Secretary a few months ago he kept talking around issues like how the tax regime worked . Yet a lot of special incidents have happened over the past few months . Why cant the Government listen to us and take special measures at special times?
政府提出這項《條例草案》，只是把稅務寬免百分比由75%提高至100%，但最為人詬病的，是寬免上限仍然是2萬元，不願意提高。
The major criticism of this Bill is that while the Government has proposed to raise the percentage for tax reduction from 75 % to 100 % it refuses to raise the ceiling and retain it at 20,000
現時市民對於政府的不滿是甚麼呢？
Why are the people so mad with the government?
所以，我希望局長和司長會聆聽市民的意見。
Therefore I hope the Secretary and the Chief Secretary will listen to the peoples voice
政府收取了市民的稅款，是否應該正經地做好止暴制亂的工作？
As the Government gets taxes from the people it should stop violence and curb disorder seriously shouldnt it?
主席，我會支持三讀，多謝。
President I will support the Third Reading . Thank you
主席，《2019年稅務條例草案》旨在落實2019-2020年度財政預算案的建議，以減輕納稅人的負擔。
President the Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2019 the Bill originally sought to implement the proposal in the 2019 - 2020 Budget to relieve taxpayers burden
這項建議是一次過寬減2018-2019課稅年度75%的薪俸稅、個人入息課稅及利得稅，每宗個案以2萬元為上限。
The proposal offers one - off reductions of salaries tax tax under personal assessment and profits tax for the year of assessment 2018 - 2019 by 75 % subject to a ceiling of 20,000 per case
我收到最多的聲音，其實是來自中產人士，他們質疑為何現時正當香港水深火熱，稅務寬免上限仍然維持2萬元。
Among the views I received most of them are from the middle - class people . They queried why despite the grave peril in Hong Kong the ceiling of tax reduction was still retained at 20,000
他們說政府以前都曾退稅，上限也有3萬元，現時2萬元絕對不足，問我們為何不提出 修正案，將上限增至3萬元。
As the Government had once provided a tax reduction capped at 30,000 they considered the current ceiling of 20,000 far too low . They also asked why we did not propose an amendment to raise the ceiling to 30,000
事實上，大家都知道，政府很多惠民措施，都是針對基層，一直都漠視中產所面對的困難。
In fact it is known to all that the Government has the grass roots in mind when implementing many relief measures and it has all along ignored the difficulties facing the middle class
很多中產家庭、專業人士及中小企都覺得政府每逢"派糖"及推出紓困措施，均對他們都不公道、不公平。
For many middle - class families professionals and small and medium enterprises they regard that they have been unfairly treated whenever the Government hands out sweeteners or introduces relief measures
特首在早前發表的施政報告中，宣布展開對恆常現金津貼計劃的研究，希望紓緩部分非公屋、非綜援的低收入人士的租金負擔，變相將現時關愛基金發放予"N無人士"的現金津貼恆常化。
The Chief Executive announced earlier in her Policy Address that a study on the provision of cash allowance on a regular basis would be conducted with the aim of alleviating the rental burden on low - income households not living in public rental housing PRH and not receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance . This initiative will in effect regularize the current provision of cash allowance to the N have - nots by the Community Care Fund
但是，其實很多中產人士並無置業，也沒有領取社會福利或申請公屋，這類人士的租金支出也佔其生活開支很大部分，他們的生活壓力也很大，但政府似乎從來沒有幫過他們。
However many middle - class people do not own their own flats; worse still they have neither received social welfare nor applied for PRH . While these people are hard - pressed by the excessive spending on rent the Government does not seem to have ever given them a helping hand
經過數輪辯論後，這幾天有很多中產市民向我反映，這是個好建議。
After several rounds of debate in this Council many middle - class people have approached me over the past few days saying that the proposal was commendable in offering direct assistance
如果政府願意採納這建議，便是所謂的"破格"思維，對沒有領取過任何福利的中產人士來說，這是最能幫到他們的措施。
If the Government is willing to take this suggestion on board it will be really thinking out of the box to provide the middle class who has never received social welfare with the most effective relief
大家都知道，現時養育一名子女需要400萬元，兩名子女便要800萬元，對很多家庭來說，是一個非常沉重的負擔。
As we all know raising one child will cost 4 million and raising two will cost 8 million . That is a huge burden to many families
雖然近年政府推出了不少加強支援學校及資助學生的措施，但大部分都是針對基層學生，對中產學生的幫助少之又少。
Although the Government has in recent years implemented a number of measures to strengthen its support to schools and students these measures mainly target at the grass - roots students and fail to benefit middle - class students