Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
我們非常高興知悉跨境客運服務營辦商在努力應對目前挑戰的同時，亦一直作好準備，務求當旅客清關服務回復正常時，可以盡快恢復營運，提供適切的跨境交通服務，滿足市民的需求。
We are glad to learn that while enduring the challenging times at present the cross - boundary passenger transport operators have been fully prepared to ensure that they can promptly resume operation to provide appropriate cross - boundary passenger services for meeting public demand when normal operation of passenger clearance services resumes
政府充分理解跨境客運業目前所面對的困境，並已知悉業界就提供進一步支援措施的意見。
The Government fully understands the predicament faced by the cross - boundary passenger transport trade at present and has taken note of the trades views on further support measures
特區政府會繼續密切留意疫情的發展，並 和內地及澳門有關當局加強溝通和合作。
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to closely monitor the development of the epidemic situation and enhance communication and cooperation with the relevant authorities in the Mainland and Macao
我們會在疫情受控的情況下，盡快恢復跨境客運交通，積極研究制訂與業界相關的措施並提供所需協助，確保跨境客運服務運作暢順。
We aim to resume cross - boundary passenger transport once the epidemic situation is under control . We will proactively formulate measures pertinent to the trade and render necessary assistance with a view to ensuring the smooth operation of cross - boundary passenger services
我們亦知悉業界希望讓跨境客運服務從業員優先接種新冠病毒病疫苗的建議，政府在制訂疫苗接種政策時會一併考慮。
We have also taken note of the trades suggestion that cross - boundary passenger service employees should be included as a priority group for COVID - 19 vaccination which will be taken into account by the Government when formulating vaccination policies
政府的目標是在2021年內為大部分香港市民提供疫苗，並透過由政府主導的疫苗接種計劃讓市民免費接種。
The Governments goal is to provide vaccines free of charge for the majority of Hong Kong residents within 2021 through a vaccination programme led by the Government
經參考專家的意見及視乎疫苗供應等因素，政府除了考慮為醫護人員、院舍員工及長者等群組優先接種疫苗外，亦會考慮安排跨境司機等對社會民生及生活必需物資相關人士，優先接種疫苗。
Having regard to various factors including the views of experts the supply of vaccines etc the Government will consider according priority to the target groups of healthcare workers staff of residential care homes and the elderly etc . as well as related persons for peoples livelihood and daily necessities such as cross - boundary drivers
主席，局長在主體答覆中提及政府各式各樣的紓緩措施，我首先代表業界感謝政府，但正如我剛才指出，這些措施只是杯水車薪，業界現正處於山窮水盡的狀況。
President the Secretary has mentioned in the main reply the various relief measures taken by the Government . First of all I would like to thank the Government on behalf of the trade . However as I said just now these measures were just drops in the bucket and members of the trade are now at the end of their tether
正如我剛才提到，在過去一段時間，我不斷與業界人士會面，包括商會及工會代表，聽取他們的意見，以及就政府的部署和準備與他們交流意見。
As I mentioned just now during a certain period in the past I have been meeting with members of trades concerned including representatives of trade associations and trade unions to gauge their opinion and exchange views with them on the arrangements and preparation of the Government
其實，大家都清楚明白，當一個行業要重新啟動時，必須做很多工作，例如有車輛的牌照已過期，甚至已停交保險費用，當重新開業時便需投入資金。
In fact as we clearly understand it a lot of work has to be done for an industry to resume . For instance capital investment is needed to renew expired vehicle licences and pay back outstanding insurance premiums upon resumption of business
此外，車輛和船隻也必須進行保養維護，以確保日後復業時可以正常運作，對此我們也相當清楚。
In addition we know full well that maintenance and repair of vehicles and vessels are necessary to ensure their normal operation upon resumption of services
特區政府目前面對的挑戰，與大家所說的相同。
The challenges currently faced by the SAR Government have been mentioned by Members
我們亦有考慮到，對各行各業要作出一致的處理。
We have also taken into account the need to deal with all industries in an equitable manner
我們亦有與業界溝通，例如就跨境渡輪、跨境巴士及跨境出租車復業前所需的通知期，我們得知有關營辦商只需大約一星期至10天的通知期便可重新啟動，這是我們樂見的。
We have also been communicating with the trade on for example the notice period required before cross - boundary ferries CBCs and cross - boundary taxis resume their services . We are glad to learn that the operators concerned need only about 7 to 10 days notice to resume their services
至於"復業津貼"，我們需要從防疫抗疫基金的角度作整體考慮。
We need to consider the proposal for the business resumption allowance from the perspective of the Anti - epidemic Fund holistically
政府希望為各行各業提供整體的配套，因此會非常認真考慮有關的安排建議。
With a view to providing a comprehensive set of supportive measures for all industries the Government will consider the proposed arrangement very carefully
然而，很抱歉，我們今天尚未能提出實質的建議，因為我們目前要處理的是跨行業、跨界別的問題，而工商界均面對相同的困難。
However we do apologize for not being able to put forward a concrete proposal today given that we are currently dealing with a cross - sector cross - industry issue and that both the industrial and commercial sectors are facing the same difficulties
我可以保證，我們日後會繼續與粵、澳政府溝通，盡可能在疫情受控的情況下，盡快恢復通關安排。
I can assure Members that we will maintain communication with the governments of Guangdong and Macao in the future so that the boundary control points can be reopened as soon as possible once the epidemic is under control
事實上，政府在4輪防疫抗疫基金中均有為特困行業提供支援。
In fact the Government has provided support to industries in exceptional hardship in the four tranches of the Anti - epidemic Fund
因此，我希望局長不要急於對這項建議"閂後門"。
Therefore I hope the Secretary will not hastily shut the door on this proposal
局長剛才表示，希望能盡快恢復與澳門和內地之間的通關安排。
The Secretary has just expressed the hope that arrangements for reopening the boundary control points with Macao and the Mainland could be resumed as soon as possible
關於疫苗接種安排，正如我剛才指出，除了為醫護人員、安老院舍員工等高風險或較多接觸高風險者的人員優先接種外，政府亦會考慮為跨境客運服務從業員接種疫苗。
With regard to the arrangements for vaccination as I pointed out just now apart from according priority to healthcare workers and staff of residential care homes for the elderly RCHEs who are at high risk or have greater exposure to high - risk persons the Government will also consider vaccinating cross - boundary passenger service practitioners
所以，我目前預見的情況是，疫苗供應到港後，可以為較大數目的市民接種，相信這一定有助三地恢復通關安排。
I therefore envisage that a larger number of people will get vaccinated once the vaccine supplies arrive in Hong Kong . I believe this will be conducive to reopening the boundary control points among Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao
至於姚議員提及的"復業津貼"，我剛才已經說過，我現在再說一遍，我們會作考慮，但需要從本港各行各業的整體角度一併考慮。
As to the business resumption allowance mentioned by Mr YIU as I have already mentioned earlier and I will reiterate While we will take this proposal into account we need to consider it from the overall perspective of the various trades and industries in Hong Kong
主席，跨境客運固然已跌至冰點，但即使現時維持一定業務的跨境貨運，其實經營亦相當艱難。
President cross - boundary passenger services have apparently been frozen . Meanwhile while cross - boundary freight operators are currently maintaining a certain level of services they are actually operating with great difficulties
內地關口收緊對跨境貨車司機的防疫措施，現時他們每天入境時需進行核酸檢測，感到不舒服是當然的，加上每天要用兩三個小時排隊做檢測，程序非常繁瑣，亦影響日常運作。
The Mainland authorities have tightened the anti - epidemic measures at control points under which cross - boundary truck drivers are currently required to undergo nucleic acid tests upon entry on a daily basis . They naturally find it uncomfortable . In addition they have to spend two to three hours a day queuing for the test
主席，多謝陸議員的補充質詢。
President I thank Mr LUK for his supplementary question
就跨境貨運而言，我們十分感謝跨境貨運司機，每天堅定不移為香港市民運送日常生活必需品。
With regard to cross - boundary freight transport we are very grateful to cross - boundary freight drivers for their unwavering commitment in delivering daily necessities to Hong Kong people
在他們的日常運作中，政府亦提供相當多支援，例如他們每天首次過境時需接受核酸檢測，並需每隔72小時進行另一次檢測。
Meanwhile the Government has been providing considerable support to their daily operation . For example they are required to undergo nucleic acid tests when they cross the boundary for the first time every day and then take another test every 72 hours
我相信，跨境貨運的工友，特別是司機，健康及防疫方面將會得到保障。
I believe that the health and anti - epidemic protection of cross - boundary workers especially drivers will be safeguarded
我們目前正諮詢有關當局。
We are currently consulting the relevant authorities
陸議員剛才談到內地生產的疫苗，若在香港接種，須由香港科學委員會審訂，我們將審視是否有其他處理方法。
As Mr LUK mentioned just now Mainland - produced vaccines have to be examined by the Scientific Committees under the Centre for Health Protection before they are rolled out in Hong Kong . We will explore whether there are alternative ways of handling
最重要的是，第一，必須確保跨境人員的公共衞生及人身安全。
Most importantly first the public health and personal safety of cross - boundary workers must be ensured
目前很多司機每天前往深圳，他們可否在深圳接受國產疫苗注射？
Currently many drivers are travelling to Shenzhen on a daily basis . Is it possible for them to be administered China - made vaccines in Shenzhen?
這樣他們便不用受到諸多不同措施的限制。
If so they will be spared the numerous restrictions under various measures
過去一年，他們為我們運送貨物，有家也歸不得。
In the past year they have been transporting goods for us and have not been able to return to their homes
在這個情況下，我曾與內地相關單位溝通，礙於涉及兩地政府的溝通，我不便在會議上作任何陳述，但我們的態度很清楚，必須確保香港日常生活及市民所需的物資不受影響，在保護跨境人員安全的情況下，我們會盡一切努力，包括考慮任何可行的方案，並會積極跟進。
Given that communication between the two governments has been involved I am not in a position to disclose any information at this meeting . Yet we have made our attitude very clear We must ensure that the daily lives of Hong Kong people and the supplies they need will not be affected . On the premise of protecting the safety of cross - boundary practitioners we will make our best endeavours
代理主席，有本地漁民投訴，近年不時有人在香港水域內非法捕魚，並使用本港禁止的手段捕魚，不但破壞本港漁業資源及海洋生態和影響本地漁民生計，亦令本港禁止拖網捕魚、限制漁船數目及保護海岸公園等法例形同虛設。
Deputy President some local fishermen have complained that some people have been engaging in illegal fishing within Hong Kong waters from time to time in recent years . Such people use means forbidden in Hong Kong to catch fish which has not only caused destruction to Hong Kongs fisheries resources and marine ecosystem as well as affected local fishermens livelihood but also rendered Hong Kongs legislation on trawl ban limitation on the number of fishing vessels protection of marine parks etc . virtually non - existent
該等漁民指出，政府部門執法不力和不能跨境執法，以致非法捕魚問題日趨猖獗。
Those fishermen have pointed out that government departments perfunctory law enforcement and inability to enforce the law across the boundary have resulted in the problem of illegal fishing becoming increasingly rampant
主席，根據《漁業保護條例》，使用未經登記的船隻，不論是本地或非本地船隻進行捕魚，以及使用《漁業保護規例》所禁止的器具捕魚均為非法捕魚。
President according to the Fisheries Protection Ordinance the use of unregistered vessels either local or non - local for fishing activities as well as the use of fishing gear prohibited by the Fisheries Protection Regulations are considered as illegal fishing activities
《規例》禁止包括使用炸藥、有毒物質、電力及拖網器具等進行捕魚。
The Regulations prohibit the use of explosive toxic substance electrical and trawling devices etc
二 在《粵港農業合作框架協議》下，粵港雙方建立通報機制，打擊非法捕魚及越境捕魚活動。漁護署一直與廣東省海洋綜合執法總隊交換情報及組織聯合執法行動。
The Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department AFCD is committed to combating illegal fishing activities
在2012年實施禁止非法拖網捕魚活動時，業界已表示這將是特區政府面對的最大執法挑戰。
When the trawl ban was implemented in 2012 the industry stated that this would be the biggest law enforcement challenge for the SAR Government
主席，何俊賢議員剛才提到的漆彈，是一種特別器具，使用時涉及一定程度的武力，必須小心考慮相關風險，以及使用這器具協助執法人員調查和舉證的成效等。
President the paintball mentioned by Mr Steven HO just now is a special device which involves using a certain degree of force . We must carefully consider the risks involved and the effectiveness of using this device to assist law enforcement officers in conducting investigation and adducing evidence
當然，漁護署在執法時會以各種方法截停可疑船隻，例如登船進行非法捕魚的搜查工作來提 升執法成效。
Of course AFCD will intercept suspicious vessels by various means in law enforcement eg . boarding vessels to search for evidence of illegal fishing so as to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement
漁護署最近正採購長度和物料均經過改良的截船器，希望完成執法人員訓練後盡快正式使用。
AFCD has recently procured vessel arrest systems of enhanced length and materials hoping that they will be officially put to use soon after enforcement officers have completed the training
過去執法人員多次以截船器成功攔截拖網漁船，漁護署一直與截船器供應商研究如何提升截船器的成效。
In the past enforcement officers had successfully intercepted fishing vessels engaged in trawling by use of vessel arrest systems . AFCD has been studying with the suppliers of vessel arrest systems about how to enhance the effectiveness of such systems
何議員問及會否與警方合作進行更多聯合行動。
Mr HO asked if the authorities would cooperate with the Police in conducting more joint operations
在聯合執法行動中，漁護署會在香港水域阻截非法捕魚的內地漁船返回內地水域，而未能成功攔截的內地漁船資料會轉交總隊調查處理。
In the joint enforcement operations AFCD will stop Mainland fishing vessels engaged in illegal fishing in Hong Kong waters from returning to Mainland waters and information on Mainland fishing vessels which have not been successfully intercepted will be submitted to the General Brigade for investigation and handling
在每次行動後，雙方都會舉行會議檢討該次行動的成效。
After each operation the parties will hold a meeting to review the effectiveness of the operation
漁護署會繼續在巡邏時查看香港水域是否有非法捕魚情況，亦會繼續將未能截停的內地漁船資料轉交總隊。
AFCD will during patrols continue to check whether there is illegal fishing in Hong Kong waters and it will continue to hand over to the General Brigade information on Mainland fishing vessels which have not been intercepted
科技應用上有否突破？
Are there any breakthroughs in applying technologies?
這個問題一旦未能解決，漁民收入便會受到影響，海洋生態也會大受影響，整體利益亦會下降。
While this problem remains unresolved the income of fishermen and the marine ecosystem will be immensely affected and the overall interests will diminish
這系統可以在有流動電話網絡覆蓋的環境下使用，亦可透過分析實時衞星資料中有關船隻的航速和航向、船隻的數碼身份及牌照號碼，以及過往的航跡等，從而協助執法隊伍作出跟進、調查及追蹤。
This system can be used in environments with mobile phone network coverage and it can also assist enforcement teams in follow - up investigation and tracking by analysing the speed course digital identity licence numbers and past tracks of vessels in the real - time satellite data
此外，這系統亦可協助漁護署更有效掌握非法捕魚黑點、涉及船隻數目、作業時間，以及過往航跡，從而就非法捕魚的整體情況靈活調配資源，更可作出針對性的執法行動部署，提高打擊非法捕魚的效率。
Moreover this system can help AFCD grasp more effectively illegal fishing black spots the number of vessels involved time of operation and past tracks so as to flexibly allocate resources in light of the overall situation of illegal fishing and make targeted preparations for enforcement actions to enhance the efficiency of combating illegal fishing
主席，我剛才提及的實時衞星資料是用來打擊非法捕魚的其中一種科技，我們還需要較全面的多方位措施。
President the real - time satellite data that I have just mentioned is one of the technologies used to combat illegal fishing . We still need more comprehensive and multifaceted measures
議員剛才提到海洋那麼大，我們需要收集更多情報，以及與漁民團體保持溝通、合作。
As Members have just said the ocean is so big we need to collect more information and maintain communication and cooperation with fishermen groups
除了應用科技及收集情報外，當局也會在工作上與漁民合作，以增強效用。
In addition to applying technologies and gathering information the authorities will also cooperate with fishermen to enhance the effectiveness of the work
主席，主體答覆第三部分問及人手有否增加，而當局的回應是人手由18人增加至34人，船隻數目亦由3艘增至7艘。
President part 3 of the main reply asks whether there has been an increase in manpower and the authorities have responded that the number of members in the enforcement team and the number of vessels have increased from 18 to 34 and from 3 to 7 respectively
水警會使用截船器及組織相關聯合行動，從多方面作出安全考慮後，漁護署會增派9至10名執法人員，而水警亦會動員約50人參與相關行動。
Marine police will use vessel arrest systems and organize the related joint operations . After safety considerations from various angles AFCD will deploy 9 to 10 additional law enforcement officers and about 50 marine police officers will also be mobilized to participate in the operation
雖然局長在主體答覆中提到最高可判處罰款10萬元及監禁6個月，但大多數被告人被判處緩刑24個月。
Although the Secretary mentioned in the main reply that the offence was liable to a maximum fine of 100,000 and imprisonment for six months most defendants were sentenced to suspended sentence of 24 months imprisonment
漁護署會繼續與司法機構保持溝通，並提供有關非法捕魚對本地漁業資源及漁民的影響的參考資料，以便司法機構處理非法捕魚案件。
AFCD will continue to maintain communication with the Judiciary and information on the impact of illegal fishing on local fishery resources and fishermen will be provided to the Judiciary to facilitate its handling of illegal fishing cases
主席，我剛才提到漁護署會與司法機構保持溝通。
President I have mentioned earlier that AFCD will maintain communication with the Judiciary
一旦外傭提早終止僱傭合約或故意表現惡劣迫使僱主將其解僱，以轉換僱主，有關僱主便會蒙受重大經濟損失。
In the event that FDHs prematurely terminate their employment contracts or deliberately perform badly to force their employers to fire them so as to change employers the employers concerned will suffer great financial losses
此外，為節省開支和減低感染疫症的風險，不少準僱主不惜以較高薪酬聘請在港外傭，因而加劇了跳工問題。
Moreover for the purpose of cutting expenses and reducing the risk of being infected with epidemic diseases quite a number of prospective employers do not hesitate to pay higher salaries for employing those FDHs already in Hong Kong thereby aggravating the situation of job - hopping
代理主席，對於現時外籍傭工出現"跳工"的亂象，我認為除了靠政府加強執法以起阻嚇作用外，長遠的辦法是增加外傭的供應，從而解決供求失衡的問題。
Deputy President regarding the present chaotic situation concerning job - hopping of FDHs apart from stepping up law enforcement efforts by the Government to achieve a deterrent effect I think the long - term solution lies in increasing the supply of FDHs to resolve the supply - demand imbalance
當局在增加外傭來源地及供應方面，有何具體的措施及成效？
What specific measures have the authorities put in place to increase the sources and supply of FDHs and how effective are such measures?
另外，因應2019年冠狀病毒病疫情，以及印尼政府實施的新規定，當局有否留意在過去一段短時間，外傭申請來香港工作的簽證數字有否出現大波幅變動？
Separately in view of the COVID - 19 epidemic as well as the new requirements implemented by the Indonesian Government have the authorities noted whether the number of visa applications from FDHs for working in Hong Kong has greatly fluctuated over a short period of time in the past?
代理主席，我在3年多前上任時，明白外傭供應來源多元化是十分重要的工作，因而我第一項工作是從柬埔寨輸入外傭。
Deputy President when I took office more than three years ago I understood that it was very important to diversify the sources of supply of FDHs . Hence my first task was to import FDHs from Cambodia
不過，最近的情況可能有變。
However the situation may have changed recently
外傭工作簽證的申請數字的確在過往一年出現波動，不過正如剛才主體答覆所提到，如何做好平衡是困難的。
The number of employment visa applications from FDHs has really fluctuated over the past one year . However as mentioned in the main reply earlier it is difficult to strike a proper balance
代理主席，其實我完全認同造成外傭"跳工"的其中一個主要原因，是供求失衡。
Deputy President in fact I completely agree that one of the main causes for job - hopping of FDHs is the supply - demand imbalance
局長剛才也提到這方面的一些做法。
The Secretary has mentioned earlier some actions taken against this situation
鑒於現時失業率高企，政府有否採取行動加強培訓本地家務助理，並增加工作吸引力，令更多人願意投身這份工作？
Given the high unemployment rate at present has the Government taken actions to enhance the training for local domestic helpersDHs and the attractiveness of the job so that more people are willing to take up the work?
如果這方法取得成功，既可紓緩市民對外傭的需求，亦會緩解本港現時的失業情況。
If this method is successful not only can the public demand for FDHs be met but the unemployment in Hong Kong will also be alleviated
家務助理的訓練名額每年有近萬名，數目相當多，可見在訓練家務助理方面的問題並不大。
The number of training places for DHs is abundant with nearly 10 000 training places available every year . Thus there is no major problem with training DHs
如果職業介紹所被發現沒有遵從局方的《實務守則》，會被撤銷牌照。
If EAs are found to have failed to comply with CoP their licences will be revoked
就不符合書面服務協議的個案中，我相信部分可能涉及退款安排等問題。
As for cases of failing to comply with the requirements of written service agreements I believe some cases may involve issues such as refund arrangements
我們希望特區政府有一些新想法，讓這些職業介紹所與僱主共同承擔責任，例如訂立在回程機票或外傭轉工時保障僱主方面的條款。
We hope the SAR Government can think out of the box by asking EAs and employers to share responsibilities . For example formulating terms to protect employers in respect of providing return air tickets and FDHs entering into new employment contract
代理主席，正如我剛才提到，這問題涉及僱主與職業介紹所之間所訂的服務協議，特別是涉及退款安排。
Deputy President as I have said earlier this problem involves the service agreements entered into between employers and EAs particularly the refund arrangement
所以，我們只能夠呼籲僱主看清楚服務協議後才揀選職業介紹所。
Therefore we can only call on employers to read the service agreement carefully before choosing EAs
有些職業介紹所可能會提供更好的安排，避免外傭因"跳工"或其他理由而要終止合約。
Some EAs may provide better arrangement to prevent FDHs from terminating their employment contracts due to job - hopping or other reasons
我相信，如要訂立一些強硬的規則來規定服務協議的內容，未必是一個最靈活的方法。
I believe setting some tough rules for regulating the contents of service agreements may not be the most flexible approach
我最近收到很多有關外傭的投訴，包括來自一個代表逾千名外傭僱主的香港外傭僱主大聯盟的投訴。
Recently I have received a lot of complaints concerning FDHs including the complaint filed by the Alliance of the Hong Kong Employers of Foreign Domestic Helpers
香港外傭僱主大聯盟最近與我們會面，就"跳工"的問題提出了一些意見。
The Alliance has recently met with us to raise some views on the problem of job - hopping
我希望局方可以參考有關意見。
I hope the Bureau can take on board the views concerned
如果外傭在短期內"跳工"數次，他們在一段時間內便不能再次申請來港工作，而外傭中介公司亦需要提供過去一年完約及續約外傭的數字，供政府參考，作為這些中介公司續牌的條件之一。
If FDHs have job - hopped several times within a short time they cannot apply for working in Hong Kong again within a specified period . Intermediaries for FDHs are also required to provide the numbers of FDHs who have completed their contracts and had their contracts renewed over the past one year for the Governments reference . This serves as one of the conditions for renewing the licences of these intermediaries
其實，這些僱主均希望政府除了立法保障外傭外，亦可以保障僱主，所以他們提出一系列意見，希望局方可以考慮。
In fact these employers hope that the Government apart from legislating to protect FDHs can also protect employers . For this reason they have put forward a range of views in the hope that the Bureau will take them into consideration
代理主席，我們亦收到類似的意見及很多有關如何保障僱主權益的意見，我們會認真考慮。
Deputy President we have also received similar views and a lot of views on how to protect the interests of employers . We will consider such views seriously
不過，我在回答議員問題時亦要提出，我們要作平衡的考慮，同時要顧及外傭離鄉別井來到香港，這個重擔很多時也會令他們面對一些挑戰。
However when answering Members questions I must also point out that we have to give a balanced consideration by taking into account that FDHs have to leave their homeland to work in Hong Kong . This heavy burden of FDHs has often caused them to face some challenges
我們要平衡外傭與僱主兩者的權益。
We must strike a balance between the interests of FDHs and those of employers
主席，現時，公共設施的實施計劃會視乎個別項目在政府工務工程計劃的優先次序。
President at present the implementation programmes for public facilities depend on the priority of individual projects in the Governments public works programme
相關考慮因素包括當區人口、現有設施供求情況，以及個別政策局及政府部門的政策和所獲資源分配等。
The relevant factors for consideration include the population of the districts concerned provision of and demand for existing facilities as well as the policies of and allocation of resources to individual bureau and government department etc
由於上述情況，新發展地區內公共設施的設置往往落後於人口增長，以致最先遷入的居民成為"開荒牛"。
Owing to the aforesaid circumstances the provision of public facilities in new development areas often lags behind population growth . As a result those residents who are the first to move into these areas become trailblazers
主席，就林健鋒議員質詢的各部分，經諮詢相關政策局，我答覆如下： 一 在規劃一個新發展區時，基本概念是盡可能提供一個均衡和設備齊全的社區，這包括各項基礎設施和社區設施，以 應付新發展區人口的增長。
President after consulting the relevant bureaux my reply to the various parts of the question raised by Mr Jeffrey LAM is as follows 1 In planning for a New Development Area NDA the fundamental concept is to build a balanced community with all the necessary facilities as far as possible and this includes the provision of various infrastructure and community facilities to meet the needs of population growth
因此，在早期規劃社區公共設施計劃時，我們除參考《香港規劃標準與準則》，按人口數目和結構推算，預留足夠土地發展相應設施，亦會在分階段推展基建工程時，與負責個別公共設施的部門保持緊密聯繫，務求它們及時為該等設施的建設做好準備及爭取撥款。
In this light in the early stage of planning public facilities for a community we will reserve sufficient land for developing such facilities with reference to the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines and on the basis of the population size and structure projections . In parallel close contact will be maintained with departments responsible for individual public facilities in the course of implementation of the infrastructure projects concerned in phases so as to ensure the relevant preparation work is taken forward and the necessary funding approval is sought in a timely manner
一個新發展區或新市鎮從規劃、發展到落成，一般需時十多二十年。
To develop an NDA or a new town it usually takes 10 to 20 years from planning and building to full completion