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就此，政府可否告知本會：一自收緊按保計劃安排至今，每年獲按保計劃承保的住宅按揭宗數，以及當中涉及實用面積少於20平方米單位的宗數及百分比；該等數字與緊接修訂前兩年的相關數字如何比較； 二有否就收緊按保計劃安排與住宅單位納米化的關係進行研究；若有，詳情為何；若否，原因為何；及三會否考慮對"納米樓"作出規範，例如以行政措施訂定住宅單位應有的最小面積？
In this connection will the Government inform this Council 1 of the number of residential mortgages covered by MIP each year since the tightening of the arrangements under MIP and among them the number and percentage of such mortgages involving flats with saleable floor area less than 20 square metres; how such figures compare with the relevant figures for the two years immediately preceding the revisions; 2 whether it has conducted studies on the correlation between the tightening of the arrangements under MIP and the prevalence of nano residential flats; if so of the details; if not the reasons for that; and 3 whether it will consider regulating nano flats such as stipulating the minimum size of residential flats through administrative measures?
根據香港金融管理局發布的指引，銀行在敘造自住物業按揭貸款的時候，須遵守按揭成數上限的規定。
According to the guideline issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority HKMA banks have to comply with loan - to - value LTV requirement on owner - occupied residential mortgage lending
按保計劃為銀行提供按揭保險，使銀行可以提供高成數的按揭貸款而無須承擔額外的風險。
MIP provides mortgage insurance to banks thereby enabling banks to provide mortgage loans with higher LTV ratio without incurring additional credit risk
在計劃下，銀行為按揭貸款提供者。
Under MIP banks are the mortgage loan providers
如果置業人士拖欠貸款，按揭保險一般會為銀行六成按揭以上的貸款部分提供保障。
The mortgage insurance aims to protect participating banks from losses in general on the portion of the loan over the 60 % LTV threshold due to mortgage default by the borrowers
因此，按保計劃除了可以促進市民安居置業之外，亦有助維持本港銀行體系的穩定性。
Therefore in addition to promoting home ownership MIP also contributes to the maintenance of banking stability
就陳議員的質詢，經諮詢相關政策局後，我現回覆如下： 一 按保計劃過去幾年的新取用按揭保險貸款宗數分別為2015年的4,925宗、2016年的7,145宗和2017年的8,829宗。
Having consulted the relevant bureaux my reply to various parts of the question raised by Mr CHAN Chun - ying is as follows 1 The numbers of loans drawn down under MIP of HKMC in the past few years were 4 925 for 2015 7 145 for 2016 and 8 829 for 2017 respectively
按保計劃下面積等同或少於200呎的住宅單位佔整體新取用按揭保險貸款宗數的比例偏低。
The number of loans drawn down under MIP for residential properties with a saleable area equal to or under 200 sq ft accounts for a small percentage of the total number of loans drawn down
過去3年有關按揭保險貸款宗數分別為2015年的49宗，2016年的57宗和2017年的164宗，所佔整體新取用按揭保險貸款的比例均低於2%。
The corresponding numbers of loans drawn down in the past three years were 49 for 2015 57 for 2016 and 164 for 2017 respectively accounting for less than 2 % of the total number of loans drawn down
整體而言，有關比例與2015年按揭證券公司修訂計劃前兩年的比例均處於低水平。
On the whole the ratios of loans drawn down in these years as well as those for the two years immediately preceding the revisions of MIP by HKMC in 2015 are low
有關過去5年新取用按揭保險貸款宗數和比例的詳情可參閱附表。
Please refer to Annex for details on the number and ratio of loans drawn down under the MIP in the past five years
二 住宅物業的面積反映物業市場的供求變化。
2 The size of residential properties reflects changes in the supply and demand of the property market
按保計劃作為融資工具之一，與住宅物業的面積沒有直接關係。
As one of the financing tools the MIP has no direct correlation with the size of residential properties
三 我們需要在建屋量和人均居住面積之間取得合理平衡，因為增加建屋量以應付住屋的需求，以及改善人均居住面積以提升生活質素均需要額外土地。
3 We need to strike a reasonable balance between housing production and average living floor area per person as both the increase in housing production to address needs for accommodation and the increase in average living floor area per person to improve living standard would require additional land
面對土地和房屋供求失衡以至樓價持續上升，我們當前的優次是增加建屋量，以滿足市民基本居住需要為優先。
In view of the imbalance in supply and demand for land and housing and given the fact that property prices are soaring continuously our current priority is accorded to increasing housing production to meet the basic accommodation needs of the public
另一方面，香港作為多元化社會，對住宅面積同樣存在不同的訴求。
Besides as a pluralistic society there are diverse aspirations in respect of flat size
長遠而言，我 們認為當日後土地緊絀情況有所改善時，社會將較有條件探討應否訂立人均居住面積標準。
In the longer run we consider that when the land shortage situation is alleviated our society will be in a better position to explore whether a standard on average living floor area per person should be set
政府已經於不同場合多次提醒市民，置業不單是人生的重大決定，亦是一個大額的槓桿財務交易。
The Government has reminded the public repeatedly on different occasions that buying a property is not only one of the most important decisions in life it is also a financial transaction entailing significant leverage through borrowing
在作出有關決定時，市民應考慮未來一段長時間的經濟及市場環境，尤其是按揭利率可能出現的轉變，量力而為，審慎管理風險，不要過度借貸。
They must be mindful of their ability to cope with the potential risk that may arise from possible changes in the economic and market conditions as well as mortgage interest rates and do not overstretch themselves
在採用地產發展商提供的按揭計劃時，準買家尤其應清楚了解條款細節，即使眼前的短期優惠可能看上去很吸引，亦應該考慮未來可能出現的變數，小心評估自身的還款能力，作出精明和審慎的決定。
In particular prospective buyers should ensure that they fully understand the detailed terms and conditions if they opt for the mortgage plans offered by property developers . While the incentives may look attractive in the short term prospective buyers should take into account any changes that may occur in the future assess carefully their repayment ability and make a shrewd and prudent decision
政府和金管局會繼續密切留意物業和按揭貸款市場的發展，在有需要時調整相關監管規定，確保銀行繼續妥善管理風險。
The Government and HKMA will continue to monitor the property and mortgage markets closely and will adjust the relevant supervisory measures as and when necessary to ensure that banks are managing their risk properly
主席，除了按保計劃可以幫助首次置業人士外，政府在去年的施政報告亦表示會推出"港人首置上車盤"，在2018年年底選取一幅位於觀塘安達臣道的地皮，提供1000個單位，以推行先導計劃。
President apart from MIP which can help first - time home buyers the Government also indicated in the Policy Address last year that Starter Homes for Hong Kong residents would be introduced . At the end of 2018 a site at Anderson Road would be selected to implement a pilot scheme to provide 1 000 units
很多市民想向政府查詢先導計劃的進度和推出時間表，我知道這不是財經事務及庫務局的職權範圍。
Many members of the public would like to ask the Government about the progress of the pilot scheme and the implementation timetable . I understand that these matters are not within the purview of the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau
主席，本屆政府特別留意有關首次置業先導計劃各方面的訴求，我們亦聆聽了社會上的意見，包括陳議員提到會否增加按保計劃的按揭成數。
President the current - term Government has paid special attention to various demands concerning the pilot scheme for first - time home buyers and we have listened to the views of society including whether the LTV ratio under MIP can be raised as pointed out by Mr CHAN
我們現正就這方面進行分析，在敲定有關細節後，會在今年年中公布港人首次置業先導計劃的詳情。
We are currently conducting analysis in this regard and after finalizing the particulars we will announce the details of the Starter Homes Pilot Scheme for Hong Kong Residents in the middle of this year
主席，局長在主體答覆中指出，住宅物業的面積反映市場的供求變化。
President the Secretary pointed out in the main reply that the size of residential properties reflects changes in the supply and demand of the property market
但政府過去在賣地時，加入了"限呎"的條款，規定發展商不可把土地全部用作興建大單位，想不到隨着樓價上升，現在有人要求政府不要規限發展商興建面積細小的單位，這對政府的土地房屋政策十分諷刺。
However the Government has in selling land in the past imposed conditions on flat sizes so as to prohibit developers from only building large residential units . Surprisingly with the rise in property prices some people are now asking the Government not to restrict developers in only building small units . That is ironic in respect of the Governments housing and land policy
主席，正如我剛才提到，我們需要在建屋量及人均居住面積之間取得合理平衡，因為增加建屋量以應付住屋的需求，以及改善人均居住面積以提升生活質素，兩者均需要額外土地。
President as I mentioned earlier we need to strike a reasonable balance between housing production and average living space per person as an increase in housing production to address accommodation needs and an increase in average living space per person to improve living standard would require additional land
正如我剛才所說，面對土地及房屋供求失衡以至樓價持續上升，政府當前的優次是增加建屋量。
As I said earlier in view of the imbalance in supply and demand for land and housing which has resulted in the continuous rise in property prices the current priority of the Government is to increase housing production
主席，在房屋供應有限及樓價不斷上升的情況下，按保計劃的樓價上限間接激化了"納米樓"的熱潮。
President given that housing supply is limited and property prices continue to rise setting the maximum property price of MIP coverage has indirectly aggravated the prevalence of nano flats
香港人居所的面積越來越小，居住質素不斷下降，有違長遠房屋政策的目標。
The homes of Hong Kong people have become smaller and smaller with deteriorating living conditions which goes against the objectives of our long - term housing policies
去年10月，行政長官表示會研究能否上調450萬元或以下單位才能承做九成按揭的界線。
In October last year the Chief Executive said that studies would be conducted on whether the maximum property price of 4,500,000 at which mortgage loans of 90 % LTV ratio were available could be adjusted upward
政府曾表示上調按揭成數，並非為了"減辣"，而是希望幫助缺乏首期的年輕人"上車"。
The Government said that adjustment of the LTV ratio was not intended to alleviate the curb measures but to help young people without enough money for down payment to buy their first flats
主席，我想問政府，有關研究的進度如何？
President may I ask about the progress of the studies?
主席，我們了解議員的關注。
President we understand the Members concern
由於地產發展商並不屬於金管局的監管範 圍，金管局未能監管地產發展商，但鑒於銀行會向地產發展商提供融資，為了確保銀行妥善管理有關風險，金管局已在去年5月推出措施，要求銀行為相關地產發展商的信用風險承擔預留充足資本，並且下調建築貸款的借貸比例。
As property developers are not within HKMAs scope of regulation HKMA cannot regulate them . Nevertheless as banks do lend to property developers in order to ensure that banks are managing the relevant risks properly HKMA introduced supervisory measures in May last year under which banks have to set aside an adequate amount of capital for credit risk exposure to the property developers concerned as well as to lower the financing ratios applicable to construction loans
主席，香港有很多家庭辛苦儲錢，只是想購買一個單位自住，他們並非投資者，也非"炒家"，只希望可以有一個安居樂業的居所。
President many families in Hong Kong have tried hard to save money to buy a flat for self - occupation . These people are neither investors not speculators; and they only aspire to have a cozy home
主席，政府特別關注首次置業自住人士。
President the Government is particularly concerned about first - time owner - occupiers
不過，主席，正如我剛才所說，我們會邀請按揭證券公司檢視市場變化，以及各位議員剛才提出的關注事項，研究是否有需要修訂按保計劃，以幫助首次置業自住人士。
Nevertheless President as I said earlier we will invite HKMC to review the changes in the market and the concerns raised by Members and examine whether there is a need to revise MIP to help first - time owner - occupiers
政府在主體答覆表示，200呎以下的住宅單位佔新取用按揭保險貸款宗數的比例越來越低，只佔2%。
As stated in the main reply by the Government the number of loans drawn down under MIP for residential properties with a saleable area equal to or under 200 sq ft accounts for a small percentage of the total number of loans drawn down which is only about 2 % and the percentage is getting smaller
現在的悲哀是，即使首次置業用家想購買這些"納米樓"，但卻因為種種規範和限制，想買也買不到，或市場上已找不到這些單位。
At present it is pathetic that even if potential first - time owner - occupiers want to buy these nano flats they cannot do so because of various regulations and restrictions or because no such flats are available in the market
因此，我想問政府有何應對方法，如何處理這些首次置業用家無法取得九成按揭的問題？
Thus may I ask how the Government will address the issue and how it will deal with the problem of potential first - time owner - occupiers failing to get mortgage loans with LTV ratio of 90 % ?
主席，關於剛才提到的土地供應、住宅供應、按揭利率走勢、利息、按揭成數和是否首次置業等，均是相對比較複雜的因素。
President the factors mentioned earlier including supply of land supply of residential units the trend of mortgage interest rates interest rates LTV ratios and whether the mortgagor is a first - time home buyer etc . are rather complicated
不過，我們可以清晰看到，現時美國利率市場逐步正常化，今年已經加息4至5次，亦有意見認為美國的就業率、失業率等各方面正在向好，從香港最近的利率市場變化可見，同業拆息市場的息率急速上升。
Nevertheless we can clearly see that the normalization process of the United States interest rate market is gradually taking place and interest rates have increased four or five times already . There are also views that improvements in employment rate and unemployment rate etc . are taking place in the United States
可是，如果使用按量收費方式，內地官員亦已向我們清楚解釋，在價錢上就不會按照現時的方式計算，而可能有另一種做法。
But if a quantity - based charging approach is adopted as explained to us clearly by the Mainland officials prices will no longer be calculated based on the current formula and another method of calculation may have to be adopted
其實，政府每年也很盡力，水務署的同事是會前往與對方討論接下來一年需要多少供水，雖然當中是設有上 限，但每年需要多少億立方米的食水，其實也是有計算的，亦會盡量避免因食水過多而要倒入大海。
In fact the Government has made a lot of efforts . Every year officials of the Water Supplies Department go to the Mainland to discuss how much water is to be allocated in the coming year . Though a ceiling is set the water supply quantities every year in cubic metres are pre - calculated so as to minimize excess water that will be discharged into the sea
基本上，現時已不會出現有大量東江水倒入大海的情況，便是由於已有一個靈活調撥機制，是不再存在把食水流出大海的問題了。
Because of this flexible allocation mechanism now we do not have to a discharge a large amount of excess Dongjiang water into the sea . Such issue does not exist anymore
今時今日，我便不知道議員可以提出甚麼建議，就是香港有甚麼地方，是可以在不破壞生態環境下，興建到一個大水塘足以盛載食水。
Nowadays can any Member suggest some areas in Hong Kong where major reservoirs can be built to store water without damaging the ecology?
所以，我並非反對大家研究海水化淡技術，但我認為兩者是不應互相排斥的，東江水始終也是我們的救命符，萬一出現旱災，我們便會很需要它，它就是生命之水。
I am not against the development of desalination technology but I think the two alternatives should not be mutually exclusive . Dongjiang water is always our lifeline . In case of drought we will need it and it will become water of life
所以，我們沒有理由說由於"排內"，不想與內地有接觸，便連食水也不要，我相信這並非市民的意見。
We should not abandon our water out of xenophobia or because we do not want to have any connection with the Mainland . I do not think it is the opinion of the public
本會現在繼續就根據《立法會條例》動議的議案進行辯論。
This Council now continues with the debate on the motion under the Legislative Council Ordinance
代理主席，今天郭家麒議員所提出的議案，本應該在兩個月前討論，但因為種種原因，到今天才討論。
Deputy President the motion raised by Dr KWOK Ka - ki today should have been discussed two months ago but the discussion is somehow delayed till today
我留意到議案的主要促請對象是下一屆行政長官，亦留意到時事新聞提到公民黨最近與候任行政長官見面，轉達了他們對一系列議題的看法，我相信亦有包括這個議題。
I note that the motion appeals mainly to the next Chief Executive and I have also learned from the news that the Civic Party has met the Chief Executive designate lately to express opinions on a series of topics and including the current topic presumably
所以，具體而言，我不會在這場合再作一些具體表述。
Therefore I am actually not going to give a factual presentation on this occasion
第一，政改必須要依法進行。
First constitutional reform must be carried out in accordance with the law
換言之，是要依照香港特別行政區的憲制秩序及相關的憲制文件，特別是《基本法》及相關的全國人大常委會的解釋和決定去進行，任何背離這個法律框架的方案，都不可能成事。
In other words it has to be conducted under the constitutional order and related constitutional documents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region SAR especially the Basic Law and the relevant decisions and interpretations of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress . Any proposal which deviates from this legal framework can never be materialized
我留意到郭議員的原議案及黃碧雲議員的修正案，都有提到"公民提名"或"政黨提名"。
I do notice the term civil nomination or nomination by political parties come up in Dr KWOKs original motion and Dr Helena WONGs amendment
在過去的政改諮詢中，我亦在很多時候提出，凡是繞過或削弱《基本法》第四十五條中關於提名委員會作為唯一提名機構的提議，都不符合《基本法》的規定。
I have pointed out repeatedly in previous consultations on constitutional reform that proposals which seek to bypass or weaken the nominating committee as the only nomination body as stipulated in Article 45 of the Basic Law are deemed contravening the Basic Law
故此，無法以此等提議，作為諮詢，甚至是決議的基礎。
Therefore it is impossible to conduct consultation or pass resolution on the basis of such proposals
因此，由於原議案和黃議員 的修正案均有提到"公民提名"或"政黨提名"等，本屆特區政府的立場，就是依照《基本法》規定，這些建議都無法成為未來的政改方案。
As civil nomination or nomination by political parties is mentioned in the original motion and Dr WONGs amendment the position of the current SAR Government is that under the provisions of the Basic Law these suggestions cannot become constitutional reform proposals in the future
黃碧雲議員的修正案亦提到《公民權利和政治權利國際公約》，我特別要指出兩點。
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights ICCPR is also mentioned in Dr Helena WONGs amendment . I really have to make two comments here
換言之，不是直接適用，我們須透過香港的法律，包括《基本法》和相關全國人大常委會的解釋和決定，以及本地條例和規例去落實，這是第一點。
In other words it cannot be applied directly to the territory we must implement it through Hong Kong laws which include the Basic Law relevant interpretations and decisions of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress local legislation and regulations . This is point number one . Point number two
所以，黃議員的修正案中提到要採用符合《公約》規定的提名方式，其實並沒有這回事，這是我想指出的第二點。
Therefore nomination methods that comply with ICCPR as indicated in the amendment does not actually exist . This is the second point that I want to make
最後一點，我想在此刻回應黃議員提到一套她觀看的內地連續劇"人民的名義"。
Lastly now I would like to respond to Dr WONG about a Mainland drama series that she has watched In the Name of the People
她看到第九集，我看到第十六集，全劇有50多集，還有很多集才看完。
She is on episode nine and I am on episode 16 . There are still a lot to watch as the series is made up of more than 50 episodes
代理主席，我的發言到此為止，在聆聽辯論後我會再在會議上作具體回應。
Deputy President I will stop speaking here . Later in the meeting I will make concrete responses after listening to the debate
我認為政制發展必須符合兩個原則性的目標：第一，可以維護國家的主權、安全和發展利益；及第二，可以保持香港的繁榮和穩定。
In my opinion the constitutional development must follow two guiding objectives firstly to uphold the sovereignty security and interests of the State; secondly to maintain the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong
故此，我相信未來在議會和在社會上討論政制發展時，均需要將這兩個原則性的目標銘記於心，設計我們的政改方案。
As such when we discuss the constitutional development in this Council and in the society to shape our proposal on constitutional reform we must bear in mind these two guiding objectives
當然，具體而言，任何政改方案都必須合憲、合法、合理和合情。
In particular any proposal on constitutional reform must be constitutional lawful reasonable and sensible
合憲方面，香港是一個特別行政區，我們屬於國家其中一個地方。
About being constitutional Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region and part of China
梁國雄議員剛才也提到單一制國家，的確，相對於聯邦制國家，共權力來源和權力配置是不盡相同的。
Just now Mr LEUNG Kwok - hung has also mentioned the framework of a unitary state which is indeed different from a federal state in terms of its source and delegation of power
單一制國家的權力來自中央，然後授權予地方；聯邦制國家則由地方授權予中央，即是聯邦。
In a unitary state the central government is the source of power and it delegates its power to local governments . In a federal state it is the local governments which delegate their powers to the central government
當中最大分別便是剩餘權力及授權問題，以往在政改的討論中已詳細闡述，我便不需要多說。
The main difference lies in the residual power and delegation of power which has been explained in detail in previous constitutional reform discussions and I am not going to give further explanation here
不過，分別或重點是，我們的憲制安排、政治制度的改變，以至特首的任命等，均從授權而來。
The point is that our constitutional arrangements changes in our political system as well as the appointment of the Chief Executive are all carried out under the powers delegated by the Central Government
至於特別行政區內的制度，根據憲法，均由中央決定我們的制度，包括政治制度。
According to the Constitution of PRC the systems to be instituted in special administrative regions including their political systems are to be determined by the Central Government
因此，在合憲或憲制的角度而言，任何政改方案都要將國家主權和政治制度的決定權放在應有位置。
As a result to be constitutional or from the perspective of the Constitution of PRC any proposal on our constitutional reform must respect national sovereignty and its power to determine our political system
主席，就合法方面，當然要符合《基本法》的要求，以及在《基本法》延伸方面，全國人大常委會的解釋和每一次啟動政改時的相關決定作為依歸。
President to be lawful means compliance with the requirements of the Basic Law and the interpretation of it by the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress NPCSC as well as the relevant decisions made by NPCSC at the time of the commencement of the constitutional reform
如果大家參閱第四十五條和第六十八條等，特別是第四十五條，我在開場發言亦提到，合法的其中一個要求是要符合《基本法》內的設計。
As mentioned at the beginning of my speech one of the requirements of being lawful means complying with the design laid down in the Basic Law as shown in Articles 45 and 68 especially Article 45
我剛才說過，授權是來自中央，所以整個行政長官的產生辦法分3部分：提名、選舉及任命。
As I have said our power is delegated by the Central Government and the method for selecting the Chief Executive comprises three parts namely nomination election and appointment
根據授權，提名權將來會授權予提名委員會，而並沒有授權予其他渠道，所以任何提名方式如超越提名委員會，都是不符合憲制及法律要求。
In accordance with the power delegated by the State the right to nomination will be given to the nominating committee not any other entities . That means any method of nomination which deviates from the nominating committee will not be in compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of PRC and the laws
選舉權方面，將來會由合資格選民以"一人一票"普選；在任命權方面，則授權予中央人民政府作出相關任命。
As for the right to election the Chief Executive will be elected by all eligible voters on the basis of universal suffrage of one person one vote . As for the right to appointment the Central Government has the power to make relevant appointments
主席，在合理方面，大家都知道根據《基本法》，行政長官是雙首長，即他是特區政府的首長，亦同時是特區的首長。
In respect of being reasonable President it is known that the Chief Executive is a double chief that is he or she is both the head of SAR Government and of SAR
行政長官是雙負責的，要對特別行政區負責，亦要對中央負責。
The Chief Executive has double responsibilities being accountable both to SAR and to the Central Government
由於行政長官的身份、權力和責任的重要性，加上香港的政治體制是行政主導的體制，對特首的產生辦法有較高的要求，我認為這是一個合理的要求。
Considering the importance of the identity power and responsibilities of the Chief Executive and that the political system of Hong Kong is an executive - led system it is reasonable that the method for selecting the Chief Executive should comply with more stringent requirements
故此，在合情方面，我們不能盲目追求一個單一制度，而是要符合國家和特別行政區的情況，特別是剛才提到的憲制情況和法律要求等。
Hence being sensible means that we should not blindly pursue one single system . Instead we have to consider the circumstances of the State and SAR especially the requirements laid down by the Constitution and the laws as mentioned earlier on
市民當然非常希望早日實現"一人一票"普選，包括我自己，可惜兩年前該方案已在議會中被否決了。
Certainly the public including myself eagerly hope that the universal suffrage of one person one vote will be implemented as soon as possible . Unfortunately the proposal was vetoed by the legislature two years ago
不過，民情除了希望早日實現"一人一票"外，我認為更大的民情便是希望社會繁榮和穩定，正如我剛才所講的原則性目標。
However other than implementing one person one vote I believe that the prevailing public opinion is to maintain the prosperity and stability of the society which is one of the guiding objectives I mentioned
而且在落實普選行政長官的過程中，我相信市民均希望能夠有一個依法、循序漸進、務實和踏實的安排，相信市民最不希望原地踏步，而是希望有所進步。
Furthermore in the process of realizing universal suffrage in the election of the Chief Executive I believe the public are expecting arrangements that are lawful gradual and orderly practical and realistic . They do not want to stay put but to make progress
所以，將來在設計政改方案時，希望議會可以留意民情這一點。
Therefore I hope the legislature will consider the opinion of the general public when designing the constitutional reform proposals in the future
剛才有議員提到香港現在是否應該以發展經濟和改善民生為主？政制發展由於在政治上比較敏感，亦會引起很大的爭議，是否應該暫緩呢？
Just now a Member raised the question whether the Hong Kong Government especially the Government of the next term should focus on economic development and improve the livelihood of the people and whether the constitutional development should be postponed because it is politically sensitive and will arouse much controversy
這個當然有待下一任特區政府和特首決定，但我個人認為，其實經歷了過往幾年政改所引起的社會紛爭和矛盾，大家也許有需要"停一停，諗一諗"，冷靜下來，汲取上一次失敗的經驗和教訓後才考慮重啟政改，這樣似乎會有較大效益。
It will certainly be the decision of the next - term Government and the next Chief Executive . In the past few years the controversy of the constitutional reform caused a lot of disputes and conflicts in society . Maybe it is time for us to pause and reflect on our experience
主席，就多位議員上星期三的發言，我希望綜合回應。
President I would like to provide an integrated reply with regard to Members speeches made last Wednesday
我首先要強調，特區政府非常重視選民的個人私隱，亦深明今次手提電腦懷疑失竊事件的嚴重性和知悉所需要作出的跟進行動。
First of all I would like to emphasize that the Special Administrative Region SAR Government attaches great importance to individual privacy of the electors . We are also fully aware of the severity of the suspected theft of notebook computers this time and understand the necessary follow - up actions that should be taken