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廣州市政府斥巨資搶奪人才之際，特區政府反而天天告訴大家，香港人要到大灣區尋找新機會。
At a time when the Guangzhou Municipal Government is spending a colossal sum of money in the battle for talent the SAR Government in contrast is telling us every day that Hong Kong people should look for new opportunities in the Greater Bay Area
事實上，有能力的香港人一直放眼世界，任何地方有經濟發展空間及優厚條件，他們都願意去闖一闖，不會呆在香港，哪需要政府提點？
As a matter of fact having been casting their sights around the world all along those talented Hongkongers instead of staying put in the territory are willing to have a go in whatever place that has room for economic development and favourable conditions to offer without any prompting from the Government
特區政府是否明白，其更重要的角色和任務是令香港能夠應對當前的周邊經濟格局，克服人才爭奪戰所帶來的壓力？
Does the Government appreciate that its more important role and mission lie in ensuring Hong Kongs ability to cope with the economic landscape of our neighbouring regions and overcome the pressure arising from the battle for talent?
科大寧可北上到廣州開設分校，發展研究型的大學，這例子正好揭示特首林鄭月娥的目光和魄力；在我心目中，她只着眼於與國家主席習近平同行，卻忘了為香港打拼。
The fact that HKUST would rather head north setting up a campus in Guangzhou and developing a research university there says volumes about Chief Executive Carrie LAMs vision and boldness . In my opinion she focuses on nothing but connecting with President XI Jinping forgetting her fight for Hong Kong
香港政府經常將香港定位為超級聯繫人，人才中轉站。
The Government often positions Hong Kong as a super - connector and talent hub
其他城市及地區曾因此招致經濟被淘空的後果，香港是否獨一無二，不會落得相同下場？
Other cities and regions ended up with their economies hollowed out as a result will Hong Kong prove the exception to the rule managing to avoid the same fate?
所以，作為負責任的政府，特區政府是否應制訂通盤策略處理人才競爭問題？
Hence should the SAR Government not as a responsible government formulate a holistic strategy to address the issue of talent competition?
政府檢討現時這種"坐國策順風車"的心態，不是對香港人最有利嗎？
Is it not in the best interest of Hong Kong people for the Government to review this mentality of taking a free ride on national policies?
這種"坐順風車"的心態還有另一個嚴重問題。
There is another serious problem with this free - ride mentality
很多同事經常掛在嘴邊，說要落實各項利便香港人在內地生活的優惠政策，例如要求給予在內地工作的香港人稅務優惠，鼓勵香港科研人才北上工作，或爭取香港的支付工具可以在內地使用等。
Many Honourable colleagues talk all the time about striving for the implementation of various preferential policies that provide convenience for Hong Kong people living on the Mainland such as requesting tax concessions be granted to Hong Kong people working on the Mainland encouraging scientific research talent in Hong Kong to go north for work or striving for enabled use of Hong Kong payment facilities on the Mainland
我認為這些想法並沒有錯，只是特區政府竭盡所能爭取這些好處、優惠，背後其實是出於甚麼整體經濟策略？
While taking no issue with these ideas I wonder what holistic economic strategy the SAR Government uses as the basis as it exerts all of its strength to strive for these benefits and concessions
從科大設立廣州分校的例子可見，只要內地省市決定要與香港爭奪人才，把香港人才收為己用後，就會用盡各種方法，提供各種政策優惠來滿足這些人才的需要。
In the incident of HKUST setting up a Guangzhou campus it is clear that once Mainland provinces and municipalities decided to compete with Hong Kong for talent and tap Hong Kong talent for their own purposes they will use every possible means and offer all manners of policy concessions in a bid to meet the talents needs
這就是城市之間競爭人才下會出現的格局及狀態。
This is the kind of landscape and situation arising from the talent competition among cities
所以，我覺得特區政府不應繼續耗盡全部精力爭取鄰近城市為香港提供甚麼優惠，反而，香港要先做好自己的本分。
So I think the SAR Government should stop dedicating all of its energy to striving for the so - called concessions from our neighbouring cities . Rather Hong Kong should first do our own part properly
就是效法其他城市，盡量提升自身軟硬實力，盡可能培養本地人才，從而吸引外地人才匯聚香港，貢獻香港社會。
It means Hong Kong should follow the footsteps of other cities endeavouring to boost our soft and hard power while nurturing home - grown talent with a view to attracting overseas talent to Hong Kong to work for our society
只有這樣，我們才能打開經濟發展新格局。
It is only by doing so that we can reshape the landscape of our economic development
第二個我想談論的問題是單程證審批權。
The second issue I wish to talk about is the power to vet and approve One - way Permit OWP applications
剛才提到的大灣區計劃或是"明日大嶼"，都引起社會上普遍猜疑。
The Greater Bay Area development I mentioned just now or the Lantau Tomorrow Vision have aroused widespread suspicions in society
其中一種質疑聲音正是源自單程證所帶來的問題。
One type of criticism stems precisely from the problems caused by OWPs
例如，政府不斷呼籲香港人融入大灣區，與此同時，每天又有150個單程證持有人或通過優秀人才入境計劃的內地人來港，這難免令人質疑，為何不優先讓香港人在香港尋找機遇，反而把香港的機遇留給輸入的專才？
For instance the Government keeps urging Hong Kong people to integrate into the Greater Bay Area; meanwhile there are 150 OWP holders and other Mainlanders―through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme―coming to Hong Kong every day . It would be inevitable for people to wonder why instead of giving Hong Kong people priority in seeking opportunities in Hong Kong the Government is saving those opportunities in Hong Kong for imported talent
然而，儘管我們不同意這種說法，我們不得不正視單程證計劃帶給香港的各種憂慮。
That said while disagreeing with those arguments we cannot turn a blind eye to all sorts of concerns caused by the OWP Scheme
審批權有何好處？
What is the merit of reclaiming the power to vet and approve applications?
好處在於讓大家對一套市民不信任、沒信心的單程證審批制度重拾信心。
The merit lies in restoring our confidence in the vetting and approval mechanism of OWPs a mechanism in which the public have no faith or trust
無論如何，批准的權力屬於內地公安。
In any case the approval power rests with the public security authorities of the Mainland
但不要忘記，在提出申請及審查申請人資格方面，可否由香港作主導，例如由在港一方的家屬在香港提出申請？
But let us not forget that in terms of lodging applications and vetting the qualification of applicants can Hong Kong take the initiative such as having applications lodged in Hong Kong by the Hong Kong family members of the applicants?
這種做法類似本港現時吸引優才、專才的計劃，都是由香港政府審批申請並同意後，才把相關申請送交內地公安，完成批准申請人來港的程序。
This is similar to the existing schemes for attracting quality migrants or professionals to Hong Kong in which applications are vetted approved and agreed upon by the Hong Kong Government and then sent to the public security authorities of the Mainland which will complete the approval process for applicants to come to Hong Kong
《基本法》第二十二條列明，中央人民政府主管部門徵求香港特別行政區政府的意見，才確定進入香港特別行政區定居的人數。
Article 22 of the Basic Law stipulates that the number of persons who enter the Hong Kong SAR for the purpose of settlement shall be determined by the competent authorities of the Central Peoples Government after consulting the SAR Government
例如要求申請單程證的人士在香港提出申請，向入境事務處提供相關證明文件。
In respect of consulting the SAR Government can the Mainland authorities institutionalize this power by for instance requiring OWP applicants to lodge their applications in Hong Kong and to produce the relevant documentary proof to the Immigration Department?
此舉有助特區政府及早掌握將會來港的人口，包括其質素、結構、需要等，而不像現時如"無掩雞籠"一般，直至新移民來港才去處理。
This will facilitate the SAR Government in learning about the attributes of the prospective new arrivals such as their quality demographics and needs at an early stage unlike the existing situation where with the admission policy operating very much like a free - range chicken barn cases of new arrivals can be dealt with only in an ad hoc manner
所以，我在修正案中沒有使用"取回審批權"的字眼，而是說"爭取審批權"，換言之就是一個中途方案，即在過程中設一個關卡處理申請，讓需要來港的內地同胞在香港提出申請，一如吸引專才的計劃，或由港人代其內地配偶提出申請，合資格、合規的就送交內地審查，獲批准後就來港。
Hence I refrained from using the phrase reclaiming the power to vet and approve in my amendment opting for striving for the power of Hong Kong to vet and approve instead . It is in other words a mid - way proposal where a checkpoint for processing applications is set up in the process allowing our compatriots on the Mainland who need to come to Hong Kong to lodge applications in Hong Kong―similar to the way in which the talent schemes operate―or through their spouses in Hong Kong . Qualified and compliant applications would be sent to the Mainland authorities for examination which approval must be obtained before the successful applicants can come to Hong Kong
爭取單程證的審批權既能令香港人重拾對政府的信任，亦讓政府掌握更多數據制訂人口政策，是十分重要的。
To restore Hong Kong peoples trust in the Government on the one hand and provide the Government with more data for the formulation of a population policy on the other it is crucial for Hong Kong to strive for the power to vet and approve OWP applications
我希望特區政府明白，如果連開聲爭取、據理力爭都不做的話，豈能叫香港市民對政府重拾信任？
I hope the SAR Government can understand that if they cannot bring themselves even to voice their demands and vigorously present their case how can the Hong Kong public restore their trust in the Government?
最後，我想談談在中美貿易戰下，香港如何自處，特別是應如何透過鞏固"一國兩制"，維持香港的獨有特色。
Lastly I wish to talk about how Hong Kong should cope as the trade war between China and the United States rages on . Specifically how Hong Kong can maintain its unique features by bolstering one country two systems
在過去一段日子，政府經常強調已推出多項實際措施，減少貿易戰對香港的影響。
The Government has constantly stressed for some time now that various practical measures are already in place to mitigate the impacts of the trade war on Hong Kong
例如，商務及經濟發展局曾在立法會事務委員會上提及，貿發局會協助港商將生產基地由內地遷往東南亞。
For instance the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau has told a Panel of the Legislative Council that HKTDC would help Hong Kong businesses to relocate their production bases on the Mainland to Southeast Asia
正如我剛才討論大灣區發展時所說，香港除了以公帑協助某些廠商到其他地區發展、為其他地區的經濟服務外，是否也應該把公帑用於充實我強調充實香港經濟，推動香港經濟多元化及轉型？
As I pointed out during my discussion on the Greater Bay Area development just now apart from using public funds to help certain manufactures to grow in other places and in turn serve the economies there should the Government not use public funds to enhance―I stress―enhance the economy of Hong Kong and promote the economic diversification and transformation of Hong Kong?
當然，更大的課題是，在中美貿易戰下，政府應如何自處，如何發展香港的優勢，為香港及香港人服務？
Certainly the bigger issue is how amid the trade war between China and the United States the Government should cope in order to develop Hong Kongs advantages and serve the city as well as its people?
其實，民主黨及很多泛民主派同事也說過，在中美貿易戰下，我們更應堅守"一國兩制"，讓國際社會認清香港與內地是有分別的。
As a matter of fact the Democratic Party and many other Honourable colleagues of the pan - democratic camp have pointed out that in the midst of the United States - China trade war we must more than ever hold fast to one country two systems making clear to the international community that Hong Kong is different from the Mainland
三個關稅區之一當然是指香港獨立關稅區這種特殊地位，而香港獨立關稅區的特殊地位除了建基於"一國兩制"之上，更重要的是國際社會對香港的看法究竟香港能否守護"一國兩制"下應當維護的資訊自由、新聞自由、言論自由及"高度自治"。
One of these three separate customs territories obviously refers to Hong Kongs special status as a separate customs territory . And Hong Kongs special status as a separate customs territory is based not just on one country two systems but more importantly on the way in which the international community views Hong Kong―can Hong Kong safeguard the principles that should be safeguarded under one country two systems namely freedom of information freedom of the press freedom of speech and a high degree of autonomy?
所以，我懇請特區政府認真檢視，在過去一段時間，管治政策有否重"一國"而輕"兩制"，令國際社會及港人產生信心危機，質疑香港的"一國兩制"能否"不走樣、不變形"？
Hence I implore the SAR Government to take a hard look at its governance policy at the period just past and see whether it is overemphasizing one country at the expense of two systems creating a crisis of confidence among the international community and Hong Kong people who question whether Hong Kongs one country two systems can be free from being bent or distorted
最後，我想說"一國兩制"的核心是香港的民主、自由及法治。
Lastly I wish to add that the core of one country two systems lies in Hong Kongs democracy freedom and rule of law
在《基本法》下，行政長官和立法會最終也應由普選產生。
Under the Basic Law the Chief Executive and the Legislative Council should ultimately be selected by universal suffrage
今屆政府任期將於2022年完結，如果林鄭月娥有心履行《基本法》下對民主普選的憲制責任，便應最遲在明年年初啟動相關諮詢工作。
The term of the incumbent Government will end in 2022 . If Carrie LAM is sincere in fulfilling her constitutional responsibility of democratic elections through universal suffrage under the Basic Law she should launch the relevant consultation work early next year
我在剛才的發言提到大灣區發展及單程證問題，在稍後的辯論環節也會談及"明日大嶼"計劃。
Having talked on the Greater Bay Area development and the issue of OWPs just now I will turn to the Lantau Tomorrow programme in the debate sessions later on
其實，很多市民質疑這些計劃，本質上源於對政府的不信任。
In fact public scepticism of these projects largely stems in essence from their distrust in the Government
更深層次的問題是，在沒有普選授權下，市民自然傾向不相信政府。
The more deep - rooted problem is that without the mandate through election by universal suffrage the public are naturally inclined to distrust the Government
所以，無論是為了增加政府認受性，改善政府施政，還是維護國際社會對"一國兩制"的信心，我認為落實普選也是必要的工作。
Hence in my view it is imperative for us to implement universal suffrage whether for the sake of enhancing credibility of the Government and improving government administration or maintaining the confidence of the international community in one country two systems
落實普選對我們的未來至為關鍵，讓香港在"一個國家、兩種制度、三個關稅區"的結構下得以擔當中國對外的重要"窗口"，作出重要貢獻。
As the key to our future implementing universal suffrage will allow Hong Kong to play the role of Chinas important window to the outside world under the structure of one country two systems three separate customs territories and make significant contribution
然而，"林鄭"在今年的施政報告中強調，"不能罔顧現實，貿然重啟政改"。
However in this years Policy Address Carrie LAM stressed that she cannot ignore the reality and rashly embark on political reform
民主黨對這種態度感到非常不滿，認為政府才罔顧現實，沒有嘗試化解香港的深層次矛盾。
The Democratic Party finds such an attitude utterly unacceptable . From our point of view it is the Government which is ignoring the reality and making no attempt to resolve the deep - rooted conflicts in Hong Kong
最後，我想指出，在今年的施政報告中，我們當然看到政府就一些民生事項回應了民主黨的訴求，包括我們提出的豁免巴士隧道費，加強基層醫療服務，以至研究居屋免補地價出租。
As the final note I wish to point out that we can certainly see from this years Policy Address the Government responding to some of the aspirations of the Democratic Party on issues concerning peoples livelihood including our proposals for waiving the tolls charged on buses for using government tunnels strengthening primary health care services and conducting a study on allowing owners of sale flats under the Home Ownership Scheme with premium not yet paid to let out their flats
我們當然明白，上述措施有助緩解一些眼前的民生問題。惟更長遠、更深層次的問題，亦即香港的管治，多元經濟發展，以至中美貿易戰下香港如何自處的問題，特區政府都沒有好好回應。
While we certainly appreciate that the aforementioned measures will help ease some of the livelihood problems presently faced by the people the SAR Government fails to respond properly to the longer - term and more deep - seated problems namely problems relating to the governance of Hong Kong diversification of our economic development and how Hong Kong should cope in the midst of the trade war between China and the United States
所以，民主黨將對這份施政報告投反對票。
For that reason the Democratic Party will vote against this Policy Address
我們投下反對票還基於另一重要原因，就是政府提出"明日大嶼"的方式明顯違反程序公義，在市民同樣關心的收回棕地議題上，政府相對顯得欺善怕惡。
There is another important reason for our negative vote the way in which the Government put forward the Lantau Tomorrow Vision was a flagrant violation of procedural justice and the Government has shown a propensity for bullying the weak and fearing the strong regarding the resumption of brownfield sites an issue of equal concern to the public
這種做法絕不能挽回公眾的信心，亦無法取信於公眾，令他們相信政府爭取更多土地、擴大土地儲備的方案，最 終能令香港市民受益受惠，能解決香港社會的矛盾。
Such an approach will not help restore public confidence and their trust in the Government nor will it convince them that the government proposals for developing more land and expanding our land reserves will ultimately benefit the Hong Kong public and resolve the social conflicts of Hong Kong
所以，我希望特區政府明白並聽清楚民主黨的態度。
Hence I hope the SAR Government can listen carefully to appreciate the stance of the Democratic Party
我們反對這份施政報告的致謝議案。
We will vote against this Motion of Thanks for this Policy Address
主席，中美貿易戰會持續多久真的無人知曉，但肯定會對香港各行各業帶來影響。
President no one knows how long the trade war between China and the United States will last but it is certain that all businesses will be affected
中國和美國是香港兩個最重要的貿易市場，不少香港公司從事轉口貿易生意，依靠這兩個地方的訂單謀生，很多工商界朋友本身在內地設廠，亦會出口產品到美國。
As China and the United States are two most important trade markets of Hong Kong many Hong Kong companies engaging in the re - export trade rely on the orders of these two places to earn a living . Many friends in the business and industrial sectors have set up factories in the Mainland and also export products to the United States
兩國徵稅的清單可說是包羅萬有，由原材料到製成品，不論漁農產品或電子產品，一律受到影響。
The lists of goods that are subject to tariffs as released by the two countries can be said to be all - encompassing ranging from raw materials to finished products and from agricultural and fisheries products to electronic products . All of these products are affected
現時情況如此不明朗，很多買家也持觀望態度，看清楚再下訂單。
With such uncertainties a lot of buyers are waiting on the sidelines and holding back from placing orders until the situation becomes clear
主席，早在大半年前傳出特朗普想重啟"301調查"，我已經提醒政府不要掉以輕心。
President as early as more than half a year ago it was reported that Donald TRUMP wanted to restart the Section 301 investigation . I reminded the Government then not to take it lightly . After that the trade war became reality
之後，貿易戰由傳言變成事實，我一有機會便向特首和有關官員，特別是向邱局長，表達商界面對的處境，又建議他可以如何幫助中小企，政府亦迅速提出支援工商界應對貿易戰的措施，我在此表示感謝。
Whenever I had the opportunity I would express to the Chief Executive and relevant officials especially Secretary Edward YAU the situation facing the business sector . I also suggested to him the measures that could help SMEs . The Government also quickly introduced measures to support the industrial and commercial sectors in coping with the trade war
商務及經濟發展局在施政報告發表前已回應我們的部分訴求，例如香港出口信用保險局降低小營業額保單的保費，以及增加美國買家信用限額。
To this I wish to express my gratitude here . The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau had responded to some of our appeals before the Policy Address was presented . For example the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation lowered the premiums for Small Business Policy holders and for Small Business Policy holders with credit limits on American buyers each credit limit has been raised
所以，雖然特首的施政報告中針對貿易的篇幅不多，但是，有些措施其實在施政報告發表前已經出台。
Even though not much on trade was mentioned by the Chief Executive in the Policy Address some of the measures had already been put in place before the presentation of the Policy Address
我相信政府會繼續密切注意局勢的發展，我亦希望邱局長多聆聽中小企和商界的意見，看看如何幫助商界，特別是中小企面對未來數月的挑戰。
I trust the Government will continue to closely monitor the development of the situation . I also hope that Secretary Edward YAU will listen more to the views of SMEs and the business sector to see how best the business sector especially SMEs can be helped in meeting the challenges in the next few months
美國挑起的貿易糾紛擾亂了全球自由貿易的秩序，更有違開放市場的大原則。
The trade disputes provoked by the United States have disrupted the order of global free trade and even violated the principle of open market
現在絕對是非常時期，如果政府可以推出非常措施，例如重推特別信貸保證計劃、寬減部分商業登記費或其他收費等，會對中小企帶來幫助。
During this extraordinary period I hope the Government can introduce extraordinary measures such as re - launching the Special Loan Guarantee Scheme SpGS as well as waiving some of the business registration fees or other charges . These could help SMEs in some measure
提到計劃，當年的金融海嘯令金融機構受到重大衝擊，整個市場也人心惶惶，銀行更不敢借出貸款，回想起來也覺得緊張。
Referring to SpGS I remember during the financial tsunami back then financial institutions were severely hit market confidence melted down and banks dared not grant loans . I still feel nervous when recalling these situations
這個計劃拯救了很多企業，保住無數家庭的生計，而且壞帳率極低，大家至今仍然記得。
This Scheme did save a lot of companies and maintain the livelihood of a great number of families . Moreover it had a very low default rate and is still remembered today
主席，如果貿易戰繼續下去，不止企業受到影響，連市民大眾的生計也可能受到波及。
President if the trade war continues not only will the enterprises be affected even the livelihood of the public may be affected
最壞的情況是有些公司今年年底已支持不住， 無奈倒閉，令員工失去生計。
In the worst - case scenario some companies might close by the end of the year and their employees might also lose their means of living
能保住企業，便能穩住就業。
If you can keep the companies you can keep the jobs
營商環境已經受到多重夾擊，我懇請政府手下留情，關乎營商成本的政策和措施不要一次過排山倒海地推出。
Given that the business environment has been suffering from multiple impacts I urge the Government to apply a lenient hand in introducing policies and measures related to the cost of doing business and implement them in an orderly fashion
主席，貿易戰令工商界面對困難，很多時候要較多資金周轉，但同時因為市場的不確定性增加，加上息口逐步上升，銀行變得較謹慎甚至"收水"，也可能令企業出現銀根短缺的情況。
President the trade war has posed difficulties to the business sector which very often needs more liquidity to meet the cashflow requirements . At the same time due to increasing market uncertainties and the gradual rise in interest rates banks have become more prudent and even tightened credit for customers . This may lead to a liquidity crunch for enterprises
銀行謹慎點，審批再慢點，中小企的周轉則更為困難。
If the banks become more prudent and slower in approving loans SMEs will find it more difficult to deal with cashflow problems
我當然最希望政府重推計劃，但亦要盡快加強中小企融資擔保計劃的保障，包括提高貸款額、延長擔保期及調低保費。
I definitely hope that the Government will relaunch SpGS and also enhance the protection under the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme as soon as possible including raising the loan amount lengthening the loan guarantee period and reducing the premium
另一方面，香港金融管理局近數年多番推出逆周期措施，將按揭成數一再調低，工商物業最高只能承造四成按揭，根本是為難了公司。
Meanwhile the Hong Kong Monetary Authority HKMA has introduced many counter - cyclical measures in recent years . It has lowered the loan - to - value LTV ratio for properties many times with the maximum LTV ratio applicable to commercial and industrial property being 40 % which has really made life difficult for companies
在貿易戰的戰火之下，每分鐘都要錢。
Under the trade war money is needed every minute
按揭成數低對企業的資金周轉會造成很大壓力。
Such a low LTV ratio will exert a lot of pressure on the liquidity of enterprises
所以，數天前我向陳德霖總裁要求調高按揭成數上限，他回答我"先觀望一下"。
Therefore a few days ago I asked the Chief Executive of HKMA Mr Norman CHAN to raise the LTV ratio
我希望他觀望後就要做事，不要觀望後又再觀望多數個月，不要看着本港的中小企求救也不處理。
He replied that he needed to monitor the development . I hope that he can act after monitoring instead of further monitoring for another few months . Please do not just look at SMEs in Hong Kong crying out for help without taking any action
主席，談到按揭成數，無可避免會涉及樓市的"辣招"。
President talking about the LTV ratio we have to deal with the anti - speculation curb measures of the property market
施政報告提出了解決住屋問題的方法，是正確的方向，就是透過大量增加土地供應，包括"明日大嶼願景"，令香港可以有更多土地興建各類型房屋。
In the Policy Address solutions are proposed to address the housing problem . It is right to greatly increase land supply in Hong Kong including the Lantau Tomorrow Vision programme such that we can have more land for building different kinds of housing
在這段時間，隨着美國開始加息，一手樓供應增加，加上整體經濟受外圍環境影響，股市已經由高位回落，亦越來越多人相信樓市已經轉勢。
During this period with the interest rate hikes in the United States an increased supply of first - hand properties impact on the overall economy by the external environment as well as the drop of stock market from a high level more and more people have begun to believe that the property market is poised for a change
當天的"辣招"及金管局的逆周期措施，都是為了應付樓市炒風及保障金融體系的穩健。
The curb measures and counter - cyclical measures launched by HKMA back then are meant to cope with speculations in the property market and to assure stability of the financial system
現時樓市成交減少，樓價開始下調，特首又提出了各項增加土地供應的建議，是否應考慮"撤辣"呢？
Now the property market has fewer transactions with property prices starting to drop and the Chief Executive has also put forward proposals to increase land supply . Should not consideration be given to withdrawing the curb measures?
我認為"撤辣"的時機已經出現。
I believe that the time has come
"辣招"是非常時期的非常措施，總有一天應該要調整甚至取消。
The curb measures are extraordinary measures employed in an extraordinary time and eventually these should be adjusted or even abolished altogether
政府要準備"撤辣"方案，以免日後想"撤辣"時反應不及。
The Government would need to come up with a withdrawal plan lest it could not respond accordingly when the time actually comes
自"辣招"推出以後，樓價依然節節上升，甚至有人認為"辣招"是市民無法"上車"的元兇。
Since the introduction of the curb measures property prices have kept rising and some people even think that the curb measures are the culprit causing them unable to buy their first homes
現時樓價開始向下，有些措施應該檢討一下。
As property prices have started falling presently we should review some of the measures eg
事實上，在這段時間，很多家庭因此而無法換樓，令到二手樓交投淡靜，不利樓市的健康發展。
In fact currently many families have been unable to flat replacement causing a cooling down of the second - hand property market which is unfavorable to the healthy development of the property market