Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
在宏觀層面，我們留意到國際社會在衡量調整防疫政策時，焦點已由感染控制逐步轉移至疫苗接種的進度。
At the macro - level we notice that when evaluating or adjusting the anti - epidemic policies the international community has shifted its focus from infection control to vaccination progress
一些國家/經濟體如美國、英國、法國和部分歐盟國家等，甚至已經透過或正在考慮透過立法以強制個別屬高風險組別或職業的人員接種疫苗，例如醫護人員和安老院舍員工。
Some countrieseconomies such as the United States the United Kingdom France and certain European Union countries have even taken or are considering taking legislative action to mandate vaccination for personnel of certain high - risk groups or occupations such as healthcare workers and staff of elderly care homes
香港目前就個別群組接種疫苗所採取的行政安排是較具彈性的做法，個別人士因個人理由選擇不接種疫苗，仍然有空間自費定期進行檢測以取代接種。
In Hong Kong the current administrative arrangements for vaccination of particular groups are relatively flexible . Individuals who choose not to receive vaccination for personal reasons still have an option to undertake regular testing at their own expense in lieu of vaccination
對於有部分市民對疫苗存有懷疑和憂慮，我提供以下參考數字。
Some members of the public have expressed doubts and concern about the vaccines . In this connection I would like to provide the following figures for reference
就涉及接種疫苗人士的死亡個案，有33宗涉及曾經於離世前14日內接種疫苗，佔疫苗接種總劑量的百萬分之五，沒有一宗個案顯示與接種疫苗有關聯。
Among the death cases concerning vaccinated persons 33 involved vaccination within 14 days before the persons death and none of them was associated with the vaccination
此外，新冠疫苗臨床事件評估專家委員會已完成審視的個案，至今並未發現有不尋常的現象，專家委員會會繼續密切監察有關情況並收集數據以作評估。
Moreover among those cases already reviewed by the Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID - 19 Immunisation no unusual pattern has been identified so far . The Expert Committee will continue to closely monitor the relevant situation and collect data for assessment
若然在接種新冠疫苗後出現未能預見的嚴重異常事件，10億元保障基金會在有關事件得到註冊醫生證明，而專家委員會未能排除該事件與接種疫苗無關的情況下，為有關人士提供一筆過的款項，作為即時的財政援助。
Should there be any unexpected serious adverse events following immunization with COVID - 19 vaccines the 1 billion indemnity fund will provide a lump - sum payment as financial support to the affected individual on condition that there is certification by a registered medical practitioner of the event and the Expert Committee cannot rule out that the event is not associated with the administration of the vaccine
在宣傳教育方面，我們透過資訊性節目及疫苗諮詢服務等，解答公眾對疫苗的疑問，讓市民安心接種。
As regards promotion and education we answer public enquiries about the vaccines through for example informative programmes and pre - vaccination consultation services so that members of the public would feel at ease about getting vaccinated
最後，我呼籲仍未接種疫苗的市民，特別是感染新冠病毒後死亡風險極高的長者、長期病患者及其他免疫力較弱人士，為自己健康着想在本港再有一波疫情來臨前盡快接種疫苗。
Finally I appeal to those who are not yet vaccinated especially senior citizens chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a higher chance of death after COVID - 19 infection to get vaccinated as soon as possible for better self - protection before the next wave strikes Hong Kong
主席，我認為政府其實一直以來都用這種"偽選擇"的方式來避免承擔任何法律責任，我會用"頗卑鄙"來形容這做法。
President I think actually the Government has all along been using this pseudo - choice approach to evade legal liabilities and I would say that this is rather despicable
事實上，我不是說不相信科學，而是具體上看到，例如香港大學微生物學系團隊最近曾進行一項研究，他們用老鼠做實驗，發現復必泰在靜脈注射的情況下會有較大機會引致心臟問題，即心肌炎。
In fact I am not saying that I do not believe in science but we have specifically seen that a team from the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong HKU for instance has recently conducted a study and discovered by experimenting on mice that intravenous injection of Comirnaty may have a bigger chance of causing heart problems or myocarditis
現在說的不是單純的坊間流傳，而是我也頗相信的科學研究團隊的發現，我想問局方在剛才給我一大堆回應後，有否確切探討過實際的科學研究帶出的信息呢？
What I am talking about now is not purely hearsay circulating in the community but the findings of a science research team which I consider quite trustworthy . I would like to ask the Bureau this After giving me a whole lot of responses just now has the Bureau really looked into the messages brought out by these practical scientific studies?
局方有否詢問香港大學微生物學系團隊，學童是否不適合注射復必泰呢？
Has the Bureau consulted this team from HKUs Department of Microbiology on whether it is not suitable to administer Comirnaty to students?
主席，多謝鄭松泰議員的補充質詢。
President I thank Dr CHENG Chung - tai for his supplementary question
其實我們對於疫情控制、疫苗接種，以及接種疫苗後如有任何不尋常事件或副作用，一直都是以科學為本。
Regarding the control of the epidemic vaccination and any unusual incident or side effect following the administration of the vaccines we have all along adopted a science - based approach
我們當然有與香港大學微生物學系，又或香港大學甚至是香港中文大學，以及其他有進行關於疫苗研究的大學保持密切的溝通。
Certainly we have maintained close communication with HKUs Department of Microbiology or HKU and even The Chinese University of Hong Kong as well as other universities which have conducted studies relating to the vaccines
一般來說，我們目前並非以靜脈注射方式接種疫苗，而是肌肉注射。
Generally speaking the vaccines are currently administered not via the intravenous route but by intramuscular injection
所以，現時在疫苗接種中心的同事已經採取這做法，我們是有正視所有不同研究結果向我們提供的數據，以及對我們防疫抗疫工作的一些改善或建議，我們其實一直也以科學為本處理我們的防疫抗疫工作。
Therefore our colleagues at the vaccination centres have been using this method now . We have taken into account the statistics in various studies that have been made available to us as well as the ways to improve our anti - epidemic efforts or other suggestions . We have in fact all along adopted a science - based approach in our work to prevent the epidemic
局長沒有答覆我的補充質詢，我問她有否探討有關研究在學童範疇的影響。
The Secretary did not answer my supplementary question . I asked her whether she had looked into the study findings in respect of the effects on students
所以，我們其實是有多個專家委員會一直檢視現時在疫苗接種時，不論是大人或小朋友可能發生的情況，例如出現一些異常報告或副作用或一些特別問題時，我們一直也有監察。
In this connection actually a number of expert committees have consistently reviewed the situations that may possibly arise in adults or children after vaccination such as reports on adverse events or side effects or other specific issues . We have been keeping the situation under watch
主席，醫學界普遍認為在高危場所工作的市民，例如安老及殘疾人士院舍、醫院及學校等的職員，均須接種疫苗以保護自己及身邊的人。
President the medical profession is generally of the view that people working at high - risk venues such as the staff of RCHE and RCHD hospitals and schools should receive vaccination for the protection of themselves as well as people around them
我想問局長，政府如何提供誘因及便民措施，以鼓勵而非強迫更多員工打針，以達致我們整個香港的整體利益？
I would like to ask the Secretary how the Government will provide incentives and facilitation measures to encourage rather than compel more staff members to receive vaccination for the overall interest of Hong Kong as a whole
主席，多謝陳沛然議員的補充質詢。
President I thank Dr Pierre CHAN for his supplementary question
其實，政府一直多管齊下提高疫苗接種率。
In fact the Government has all along adopted a multi - pronged approach to raise the vaccination rate
一方面，我們希望做更多解說，令相關的員工或市民明白接種疫苗的重要性不單只是為了自己，亦是為了身邊人。
On the other hand we hope that by providing more explanations the relevant staff or members of the public will understand that it is important to receive vaccination not merely for their own sake but also for the sake of people around them
當然，一些在前線工作的員工，特別是其工作性質的風險特別高時，我們更加會要求他們必須接種新冠疫苗。
Of course for certain frontline personnel especially when their job nature involves particularly high risks we will make it even more compelling for them to receive the COVID - 19 vaccines
在誘因方面，我們一直也有提供，當然，在社會上，整個商界或各行各業很多也自行提供一些誘因，鼓勵市民或員工接種。
We have also been providing incentives and of course in society the entire business sector or various trades and industries have provided some incentives on their own to encourage the public or their employees to receive vaccination
我想問局長，有錢"大晒"嗎？
I would like to ask the Secretary this Is having money almighty?
多謝張宇人議員有關學校教職員接種率的補充質詢。
I thank Mr Tommy CHEUNG for his supplementary question on the vaccination rate among school staff
其實，我們都多次呼籲，雖然我們都要求一些前線員工接種疫苗， 如果是身體有問題而不能接種的話，可以用檢測代替。
In fact we have made an appeal repeatedly and while we have required some frontline personnel to be vaccinated those who are physically unfit to receive vaccination may undergo testing in lieu of vaccination
所以，這個目標真的並非止於七成，而是希望越來越高。
So this target really does not just stop at 70 % and we hope that it will be higher and higher
當然，我們一直也會監察整體情況，亦會把張議員的意見向教育局反映，也會一直看着他們的同事的接種率。
Certainly we have consistently monitored the overall situation . We will also convey Mr CHEUNGs view to the Education Bureau and we will be keeping a watch on the vaccination rate of their colleagues
我們了解到，根據教育局的資料，如果分析官校方面的數據，截至8月中，已經接種第一劑的教職員也有八成三。
We understand that according to the statistics of the Education Bureau if we look at the analysis of statistics in government schools we will see that as at mid - August 83 % of school staff have received the first dose of vaccine
所以，可能隨着時間的關係，接種率亦會提高，我回去亦會跟教育局討論，了解他們有否其他教師最新接種率的數字，或許這方面的數字已經慢慢提高。
Therefore the vaccination rate may increase as time goes by . I will discuss it with the Education Bureau after this meeting to find out if they have the latest vaccination rates among other teachers and perhaps the figures have already been increased gradually
主席，據報，市民自本月1日起陸續收到政府派發的第一期電子消費券，四出消費，不亦樂乎。
President it has been reported that since the 1st of this month members of the public have received one after another the first batch of electronic consumption vouchers disbursed by the Government . They have gone out to spend money everywhere and are highly delighted
有市民指，是次發放消費券為近年政府鮮有德政，既帶旺經濟，又稍紓民困。
Some members of the public have pointed out that the disbursement of consumption vouchers is a benevolent policy rarely implemented by the Government in recent years which has not only boosted the economy but also relieved peoples burden slightly
主席，財政司司長在2021-2022年度財政預算案提出推行消費券計劃，向每名合資格的18歲或以上香港永久性居民及新來港人士，分期發放總額5,000元的電子消費券。
President the Financial Secretary has announced the implementation of the Consumption Voucher Scheme the Scheme in the 2021 - 2022 Budget under which electronic consumption vouchers with a total value of 5,000 would be disbursed by instalments to each eligible Hong Kong permanent resident and new arrival aged 18 or above
計劃的目的是刺激市民消費意欲，讓消費券所涉及的金額在本地經濟體系內流轉，從而最大程度帶動本地消費，加速經濟復蘇。
The Scheme aims to stimulate consumer sentiment enabling the funding under the consumption vouchers to circulate in the local economy so as to boost local consumption to the fullest extent and accelerate economic recovery
同時，政府亦希望透過消費券計劃鼓勵更多本地商戶及市民使用電子支付，推動本地電子支付市場發展。
At the same time the Government also wants to encourage more local merchants and the public to use electronic payment through the Scheme so as to foster the development of the local electronic payment market
就謝議員質詢的各部分，我現答覆如下： 一 我們早前估計合資格市民約有720萬人，涉及款項約360億元，消費券計劃可為本地經濟帶來0.7個百分點的提振作用。
Regarding the different parts of the question raised by Mr TSE my responses are as follows 1 We have estimated earlier that there would be around 7.2 million eligible persons involving about 36 billion . It is expected that the Scheme would boost local economic growth by 0.7 % point
觀乎我們於8月1日向約550萬名合資格市民發放第一期2,000元消費券以來市面的情況，整體社會的反應十分正面，消費券計劃普遍獲得市民及業界廣泛歡迎，成功帶動及刺激消費氣氛。
As observed after the first 2,000 consumption voucher was disbursed to about 5.5 million eligible persons on 1 August the overall response from the community is very positive . The Scheme is generally welcomed by the public and businesses and has successfully boosted and stimulated consumer sentiment
四間儲值支付工具營辦商及不少商場或商戶都把握時機，額外加推優惠吸引市民消費，這些疊加優惠將可增強電子消費券帶來的乘數效應。
The four stored value facility SVF operators and a lot of shopping centres or merchants have seized the opportunity to introduce extra promotions to attract spending by the people . These additional promotions will reinforce the multiplier effect of the electronic consumption vouchers
由於消費券會分期發放，我們相信這股熾熱的消費氣氛會在下半年持續下去，有望拉動本地零售、餐飲及服務業的增長，更廣泛地提振本地整體經濟。
As the consumption vouchers are disbursed in instalments we believe that the enthusiastic consumer sentiment will continue in the second half of the year leading to growth of the local retail catering and service sectors and boosting the overall local economy
就消費券計劃帶來的實際經濟效益，我們會在掌握更多數據後作綜合評估。
Regarding the actual economic benefits to be brought about by the Scheme we will make a comprehensive assessment after gathering more data
財政司司長早前曾到訪多區，向商戶及市民了解消費券計劃的推行情況，普遍意見認為消費券有效帶旺市場及帶動消費氣氛。
The Financial Secretary has visited a number of districts earlier to learn about the implementation of the Scheme from the merchants and public . It is generally considered that the consumption vouchers are effective in boosting the market and stimulating consumer sentiment
有市民表示其消費總額已超過消費券的金額，十分期待下一期消費券的發放。
Some people have indicated that their total spending has already exceeded the value of the voucher and is looking forward to the disbursement of the next voucher
二 財政司司長在訂定現時消費券的總金額時，已充分考慮相關政策目標、受惠人數、財政承擔及其他財政預算案措施等因素。
2 The Financial Secretary has taken into consideration relevant factors including the objectives of the Scheme the number of beneficiaries financial commitments and other Budget measures when deciding on the current value of the consumption voucher
根據計劃的設計，視乎登記人選擇的儲值支付工具，消費券會分兩至三期發放，使用期限亦有所不同，以便利市民使用，同時達致持續刺激本地消費市道的效果。
According to the design of the Scheme the consumption vouchers will be disbursed by two to three instalments with different validity periods according to the choice of SVF made by the registrants to facilitate their use and at the same time to stimulate the local consumption market continuously
四間儲值支付工具營辦商及不同商戶在此期間提供的額外折扣及優惠所產生的槓桿效應，將有效增強消費券計劃刺激本地消費及提振經濟的效果。
The leverage effect created by the additional discounts and promotions offered by the four SVF operators and different merchants will effectively enhance the impact of the Scheme on stimulating local consumption and boosting the economy
首批第一期涉及約110億元的消費券發放至今約3個星期，政府會按原定計劃在未來數個月陸續發放下一批及下一期消費券。
The first consumption voucher under the first batch involving about 11 billion has been disbursed for about three weeks . The Government will successively disburse the next batch and instalment of consumption vouchers in the coming few months in accordance with the original schedule
三 8月1至22日，消費券計劃熱線共接獲約420宗投訴，主要涉及登記資格及流程、登記進度，以及消費券的發放等。
3 From 1 to 22 August the Scheme hotline has received about 420 complaints mainly related to the eligibility criteria registration procedure registration progress disbursement of consumption vouchers etc
我們一直與4間儲值支付工具營辦商就消費券計劃保持緊密聯繫，並密切監察消費券的發放及使用情況。
We have been keeping close contact with the four SVF operators on the Scheme and are closely monitoring the disbursement and usage of the consumption vouchers
除了個別儲值支付工具的系統在8月1日當天曾經出現短暫擠塞，令小部分市民在領取和使用消費券時遇到問題外，計劃的整體運作大致暢順。
Apart from certain short term congestions of individual SVFs system on 1 August which affected a small group of people in receiving or using the consumption vouchers the overall operation of the Scheme was generally smooth
營辦商已處理相關技術問題，並跟進受影響個案。
The concerned operator has already handled the relevant technical issue and taken follow up actions on the affected cases
至於個別商戶對使用消費券進行的交易收取額外手續費或設定最低消費等情況，我們已公開強調，若商戶接受消費券計劃下的4款儲值支付工具的任何一款作付款方式，便不能拒絕消費者透過該工具使用消費券，亦不容許額外收費。
As for the extra handling fees or minimum spending value imposed by individual merchants on transactions using consumption vouchers we have openly reiterated that if a merchant accepts payment through any of the four SVFs it cannot refuse consumers to use consumption vouchers through the SVF nor impose extra fees
根據商戶與4間儲值支付工具營辦商簽訂的協議，他們不能對使用有關支付工具的消費者收取手續費。
According to the agreements signed between the merchants and the four SVF operators they cannot charge consumers any extra handling fees for using the SVFs
如果商戶向使用消費券的市民濫收費用或設置不合理要求，可能違反與儲值支付工具營辦商的協議，營辦商會按協議採取跟進行動，包括取消其帳戶。
If merchants overcharge or impose unreasonable conditions on consumers using consumption vouchers they may breach their agreements with the SVF operators . The SVF operators may take action according to the agreement including cancellation of their accounts
所以，這項計劃，包括剛才謝議員所說的好氣氛亦會持續，這是第一。
The Scheme including the good sentiment Mr TSE has mentioned will continue . This is the first point
第二，其實剛才謝議員都說得很對，在我們國家層面，在整個國策方面，現時是有個很大的方向，便是如何普惠地令市民、國民能夠享受到經濟的成果。
Secondly Mr TSE was right in saying that at the national level there is a major direction in the overall national policies right now ie . how to enable the public and citizens to enjoy the fruits of economic prosperity in a universal manner
固然，消費券的發放是一個方法，但是，這無論如何都是一次性的或者短暫的。
Certainly the disbursement of consumption vouchers is one way but at any rate it is a one - off or short - term measure
其實更實惠的方式真的是發展，更長遠地用好香港的優勢，一方面服務國家，同一時間造大香港各個中心。
A more practical and beneficial way is indeed to develop and make good use of the strengths of Hong Kong in the long run so as to serve the country on one hand and build up various centres in Hong Kong on the other
在這方面，特首、司長在多個場合都說過，"十四五"規劃給予香港很大的角色，有很多個定位。
In this connection the Chief Executive and the Financial Secretary have stated on numerous occasions that the 14th Five - Year Plan has given Hong Kong a very significant role to play in multiple positions
我認為這些工作更實際、更長遠，我們需要與眾多議員一起努力。
I think these tasks are more practical and of a longer term and we need to work together with many Members
簡而言之，就剛才所說的幾個部分，包括消費券的發放或者其他事宜，我們會繼續做，亦會持續看看我們整個計劃的成效，這是第一。
In a nutshell we will continue to make efforts in respect of the several aforementioned areas including the disbursement of consumption vouchers and other matters and we will also continue to evaluate the effectiveness of the entire Scheme . This is the first point
第二，關於我們的可說是德政也好或者措施也好，其實我們持續以民為本去思考我們的政策、思考我們的工作，這些一直是我們過去做事的宗旨和目標，將來亦會以此為本繼續去做。
Secondly regarding this benevolent policy so to speak or measure we will continue to contemplate our policies and our work in a people - oriented manner . These have been the goals and objectives of our work in the past and we will continue to do so in the future
首先要感謝建制派的各個黨派和全體議員，因為我們一致要求政府發放電子消費券。
I would first like to thank various political parties and all Members of the pro - establishment camp because we unanimously requested the Government to disburse electronic consumption vouchers
我記得幾個月前，司長公布發放電子消費券的時候，有一個早上，幾個電台一起聯播一個節目，長1.5小時，市民打電話到電台向司長提問。
I remember a few months ago when the Financial Secretary announced the disbursement of electronic consumption vouchers several radio stations jointly broadcast a 1.5 - hour morning programme in which members of the public called the radio stations to ask the Financial Secretary questions
我知道政府其實需要平衡......
I know that the Government needs to strike a balance
因為，始終消費券發放的目的很單純，就是希望通過消費券的發放，一方面能夠帶旺經濟，並同時刺激消費，而發放的手段本身也是一件好事，可以令市民大眾能夠更多利用電子支付。
It is because the purpose of disbursing consumption vouchers is purely to boost the economy and stimulate consumption through such disbursement . And the means of disbursement per se is a good thing as it can facilitate the wider use of electronic payment by the general public
在我心目中是絕對不會浪費的，因為市民或消費者的習性就是，他們通過電子支付購物和消費，習慣了之後也是會繼續這樣做的。
In my opinion they will not be wasted because it has become the public or consumers habit to make purchases and spend money through electronic payment and they will continue to do so once they get used to it
同時，大家看到今次推出消費券計劃後，其實商戶是很厲害的，它們也立即推出各種優惠和不同安排，令大家繼續消費。
Meanwhile we can see that after the introduction of the Scheme―merchants are indeed very smart―they have instantly offered various promotion offers and different arrangements to make people keep spending money
下一步，如果大家成為了使用電子支付的消費者，商戶便可以通過電子支付平台向使用者提供各方面的信息，可以是跨行業信息，或是與購物有關的信息，讓大家可以持續使用。
Next when people become consumers who use electronic payment merchants can provide such users with various kinds of information through the electronic payment platforms be it cross - sector information or shopping - related information for peoples continual use
所以，平台本身的搭建其實是不會浪費的，反而就消費券計劃本身的發放途徑和用途而言，鼓勵使用電子支付的目的已經達到。
Therefore the platforms built will not be wasted . On the contrary insofar as the means of disbursement and usage of the Scheme are concerned the objective of encouraging the use of electronic payment has been achieved
我簡單答覆，通關是要努力的，同時，消費券的發放也會根據計劃去做，到目前為止，我們看到的效果也是相當不錯的。
My brief reply is that we still have to work hard towards traveller clearance . At the same time the vouchers will be disbursed according to the Scheme . To date we have seen fairly good results
主席，政府首次透過電子消費券"派錢"，目的是希望刺激經濟，令商戶和市民都可以共同富裕。
President by handing out money through electronic consumption vouchers for the first time the Government is aiming at stimulating the economy to bring about common prosperity for both businesses and the public
在政府做大量宣傳工作之前，其實我們看到反應普遍也相當正面，市民都很高興。
Prior to the many publicity efforts made by the Government we could see that the responses were generally positive and the public were very happy
另外，有些老人家行動不便，又或是不懂得前往這地方便麻煩了。
Besides some elderly persons having difficulty in moving around or not knowing how to go there will run into trouble
我希望局長可否審視這件事，在短期內增加始創中心秘書處的人手，另外交易時可否減低資訊收費，因為，大家也知道，其實這也是藉着消費券計劃加以推動的。
I hope the Secretary can look into this matter and increase the manpower of the Secretariat in Pioneer Centre in the near future . Moreover is it possible to reduce the information fees charged at transactions? . Because as we all know it is something to be promoted through the Scheme
我請局長幫忙，"為人為到底，送佛送到西"，對這兩件事也作出跟進和回應。
I would like to ask the Secretary for a helping hand that carries through to the end to follow up on and respond to these two issues
他對我們民生的關顧也很無微不至，看得很仔細。
He is very concerned about the livelihood of our people and has made very detailed observations
第二，有關資訊發放，我之後再了解情況為何，如果我們可以在行政方面做到，我們是容易配合的。
Secondly regarding the dissemination of information I will look into the situation later . If it is administratively viable we can easily cater for that
主席，其實新民黨在去年1月就去年財政預算案的諮詢見財政司司長時，已建議發放消費券。
President in fact when the New Peoples Party met with the Financial Secretary in January last year for the consultation on last years Budget we already proposed the disbursement of consumption vouchers
當時，上一任局長表示有很多技術困難，我很高興今年政府克服了技術困難，並且發出電子消費券，非常受歡迎。
At that time the former Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury said that there were many technical difficulties . I am very glad that this year the Government has overcome the technical difficulties and disbursed electronic consumption vouchers which are very popular
我想問，有否數據顯示長者使用哪種平台最多？
I wish to ask Is there any data showing which platform is most used by the elderly?
我希望政府將來也要搜集一下數據，看看是否有辦法鼓勵我們的......我曾跟財政司司長討論，其實我已經指出，八達通卡是做不到電子錢包的功能，技術上沒有辦法在八達通卡內設立一個單獨的電子錢包，所以財政司司長亦表示，把這5,000元放入八達通卡，等於丟入大海，消費券不但需要 分數期發放，還要明年全部花光，相比起其他的電子錢包，八達通卡其實是不適合的。
I hope that the Government will collect data in the future to see if there are ways to encourage our When having a discussion with the Financial Secretary I have already pointed out that the Octopus card cannot perform the function of an electronic wallet and it is technically not feasible to set up a separate electronic wallet inside the Octopus card
葉劉淑儀議員剛才所說的，也是相當實在的問題，即是如何可以借今次消費券計劃作為契機，長遠推動電子支付，尤其是在長者的層面做得更好、更深和更廣。
What Mrs Regina IP has just said is also a very practical issue ie . how we can make use of the Scheme as an opportunity to promote electronic payment in the long run especially among the elderly in a better deeper and broader manner
主席，香港有200多萬名60歲以上長者，大部分也沒有使用智慧型的電子支付，最多人用的便是八達通卡，因為簡單。
President there are more than 2 million elderly persons aged 60 or above in Hong Kong . Most of them do not use smart electronic payment and the Octopus card is the most popular among them because it is simple
所以，在8月1日星期日，我決定用八達通卡領取2,000元消費券，之後前往食環署轄下街市買"好嘢"，親自下廚煮給"手足"吃。
Accordingly on Sunday 1 August I decided to use my Octopus card to collect the 2,000 consumption voucher and then go to an FEHD market to buy good stuff and cook some food for my colleagues
誰料逛完屯門和荃灣兩個最大的食環署街市也用不到八達通卡買海鮮，問原因又不肯回答，被迫前往非食環署街市。
Who would expect that after visiting the two largest FEHD markets in Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan I could not use my Octopus card to buy seafood and failed to get a reason for it despite having asked . I was forced to go to a non - FEHD market
買海鮮期間，我看到流程是：商販要除下手套，輸入銀碼，我"嘟"完八達通卡後還要等差不 多1分鐘才能確認付款。
When shopping for seafood I observed the process the vendor had to take off his or her gloves and enter the amount and after I swiped my Octopus card I had to wait for almost one minute for the payment to be confirmed
我當時在那個檔口購買了兩斤南澳龍蝦、兩斤老虎斑，合共千多元，他沒所謂......
I bought two catties of South Australian lobsters and two catties of tiger groupers at that stall spending a total of over 1,000 . He did not mind