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"這情況絕對不理想，因為始終需要局長與公務員系統配合，才能推動政策。
This situation is definitely undesirable because after all policies can only be promoted with the cooperation between Directors of Bureaux and civil servants
就此，我們很多時候與部門溝通時也會遇到這障礙，即政策局與政策局之間原來各自為政，只做自己的事，有時候簡單來說有"推波"的情況，例如這邊說與我無關，你找那邊，然後那邊又將你的問題轉交另一邊。
In this respect we often encounter obstacles in our communication with departments . Policy Bureaux only mind their own business and sometimes they even pass the buck from one to another . For instance this bureau said that this was not related to it and advised us to seek assistance from that bureau and then that bureau directed our question to another bureau
在政策局與政策局之間的溝通上，我希望在檢討問責制時可以理順一下，究竟是否真的要所有事宜均由司長帶領呢？
In the communication among Policy Bureaux I wish that this can also be improved in the review of the accountability system . Should all matters really be led by Secretaries of Departments?
其實政策局與政策局之間的溝通協作機制怎樣可以做得更好呢？
How can the communication and coordination mechanism among Policy Bureaux be ameliorated?
最後是有關政策局的架構重組。
Finally it is related to the restructuring of Policy Bureaux
主席，我十分感謝李慧琼議員提出今天的議案。
President I am very grateful to Ms Starry LEE for proposing todays motion
主要官員問責制自實施至今，已有18年，卻給人停滯不前的感覺，被市民批評為"慢吞吞"。
It has been 18 years since the implementation of the accountability system for principal officials but it gives people the impression that no progress has ever been made and is thus criticized by the public for being as slow as molasses
在"沒有最好，只有更好"的大前提下，特區政府可否大大提升其管治效能？
Can the SAR Government manage to enhance significantly its governance effectiveness under the premise of always do better than the best?
這樣才符合市民的期望。
Only then can it meet the publics expectations
這是個大問號。
This is a big question mark indeed
主席，首先，我感謝李慧琼議員今天提出這項"改革主要官員問責制"議案。
President first of all I thank Ms Starry LEE for proposing today the motion on Reforming the accountability system for principal officials
談及改革，其實不是指過去這個制度一定是失敗，談改革可以有兩個情況，第一，當然是要總結過去經驗，反思過去有甚麼做得不足的地方；另一方面，可能是面對新形勢，故此要因應過去和將來，提出改革問責制。
Talking about reforming the accountability system it does not necessarily mean that the system has been a failure . The need for reform can arise from two aspects . First the need to summarize past experiences and reflect on past inadequacies; and second in the face of a new situation it may be necessary to reform the accountability system having regard the past and future
主席，有數點我想跟大家分享。
President I wish to share a few points with Members
第一點，究竟主要官員問責制的主要官員，是向誰問責及為誰執政呢？
First to whom are the principal officials in the accountability system answerable and for whom they govern?
因此，我們這群主要官員既要向行政長官及特區政府負責，亦要向中央人民政府負責。
Hence principal officials are answerable to both the Chief Executive and the SAR Government and also the Central Peoples Government
過去，特別是過去兩年，從香港發生的種種大事可以看到，香港的事情其實是國家的事情。
In the past especially over the past two years it has been evident from various major events which have happened in Hong Kong that matters of Hong Kong are matters of the country
又例如中美貿易戰，是國與國之間的事情，我們一群主要問責官員雖然是在特區內處理特區的事務，但必須要有國家大局的意識，要知道如何配合國家的重要政策。
The US - China trade war for instance is a matter between the two countries . Our principal officials despite being tasked with the affairs within the Hong Kong SAR must bear in mind the situation of the whole country . They need to know how to support the important policies of the country
我們有些官員過去在這方面確實有一些盲點，否則，我們便無需後來才興建廣深港高鐵香港段，正是因為過往國家興建高鐵時，我們自己放棄了配合這個機會，後來我們才要興建香港段，以配合國家的高鐵系統。
Some of the principal officials did have some blind spots in this regard in the past; otherwise we would not have started the construction of the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link XRL at a much later time . It was because we gave up the opportunity to support the country when it started the construction of XRL and not until later did we realize the need to tie in with the XRL system of the country and thus we subsequently started the construction of the Hong Kong section
讓我談談現時新界邊境的發展。
Let me talk about the development of the frontier areas in the New Territories
很多時候，我們看到官員提出的種種基建或設施建議，其實只着眼於香港特區，把邊境視作最荒蕪的地方來處理，並沒有從國家大灣區的整個布局來考慮。
The infrastructural or facility projects proposed by the officials often only focus on the Hong Kong SAR . They regard the frontier areas as a piece of deserted land and do not consider it in the context of the setting of the entire Greater Bay Area of the country . Or let us talk about our education policy
即使是我們的教育政策，當我們談及兩文三語時，我們的教育如何配合"一帶一路"的政策呢？
Regarding the biliteracy and trilingualism policy how does our education policy complement the Belt and Road Initiative?
現時內地的港人子弟在學校除了學習兩文三語，其實還在學習另外一種外語，例如阿拉伯語，為甚麼？
Hong Kong children studying in the Mainland can learn a third foreign language eg . Arabic in addition to being biliterate and trilingual . Why?
因為要配合"一帶一路"政策。
It is because they need to complement the Belt and Road Initiative
另外一點我想說的是，當我們談及問責官員的權責問題時，市民很容易會聯想到下台。
There is another point I wish to bring up . When we talk about the powers and responsibilities of the principal officials people will easily associate this with the stepping down of principal officials
但是，有權就有責，要問責，首先要賦予足夠的權力給我們的問責官員。
Power comes with responsibility and accountability . Principal officials should first be vested with sufficient power
以當年的SARS事件為例，時任衞生福利及食物局局長楊永強因此而問責請辭。
Take the SARS outbreak as an example . Dr YEOH Eng - kiong the then Secretary for Health Welfare and Food resigned to take responsibility for the matter at that time
可是，主席，我看回當年的立法會，我們的專責委員會的調查報告其實也沒有要求局長下台。
But President if we refer to the report of the Select Committee of the Legislative Council which inquired into the SARS outbreak at that time it did not request him to resign
當年的調查報告是由當時的反對派羅致光即現任局長擔任主席，但當時也沒有要求局長問責下台，報告主要針對的是以前的衞生署署長及當時的高級公務員。
The Select Committee was chaired by Dr LAW Chi - kwong of the opposition camp who is the incumbent Secretary for Labour and Welfare . The inquiry report did not request the then Secretary for Health Welfare and Food to take responsibility and resign; but rather it targeted at the then Director of Health and the senior civil servants of the time
在這種情況下，為何局長會下台呢？
Given the situation then why did the then Secretary for Health Welfare and Food have to step down?
這正正因為過去我們對這個問責制的理解有所偏差。
This is precisely due to our misunderstanding of the accountability system at that time
所以，正正因為這些問題，未來我們需要在主要官員問責制裏反思和提倡改革。
Hence in the light of these problems we need to reflect on and reform the accountability system for principal officials in the future
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：《2021年不停車繳費條例草案》予以三讀並通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the Free - Flow Tolling Bill 2021 be read the Third time and do pass
主席，首先感謝李慧琼議員動議原議案及麥美娟議員動議修正案。
President first of all I thank Ms Starry LEE for moving the original motion and Ms Alice MAK for proposing the amendment
的確，檢討主要官員問責制，切實提升政府的治理水平，是社會各界十分關注的議題。
Indeed reviewing the accountability system for principal officials and duly enhancing the Governments governance level is a subject of concern among different sectors of society
主席，特區政府於2002年開始推行主要官員問責制，出發點主要是為了吸納社會各界管治人才，加強主要官員對其政策範疇的承擔，提升施政效率，以及促進行政立法機關的合作，務求達致強政勵治的目的，當時獲得社會各界的普遍認同和支持。
President the SAR Government introduced the accountability system for principal officials in 2002 with the main aims to select talents in governance from various sectors of the community strengthen the accountability of principal officials for their respective policy portfolios enhance the efficiency of policy implementation and facilitate cooperation between the Executive and the Legislature thereby achieving strong governance . The system was well received and won the general support of different sectors in the community at that time
主要官員問責制推行至今已超過18年，若根據上述目的來衡量，成效可謂差強人意。
The accountability system for principal officials has been implemented for more than 18 years . If we are to evaluate it based on the aforesaid aims the result is hardly satisfactory
這固然有體制上的原因，其中一個問題是，副局長和政治助理的職能。
The reason certainly lies partly in the system itself . One of the problems is the functions of Under Secretary and Political Assistant
他們本來都有協助和支援局長之責，但其職能及分工卻不夠清晰。
Their duties are to assist and support the Directors of Bureaux but their functions and division of responsibilities are not clear
同時，《政治委任制度官員守則》亦過於空泛簡單，未能形成實質的問責機制。
Besides the Code for Officials under the Political Appointment system is too simple in content so simple that it fails to bring about actual accountability
過去數年，香港可謂內憂外患：社會內部撕裂嚴重，既受立法會的"拉布戰"拖累施政，又受到"黑暴"肆意破壞搗亂。
Hong Kong has been plagued by troubles from within and outside over the past few years . Internally the community has been plagued by serious dissension . Filibusters in the Legislative Council have derailed policy implementation not to mention the destruction and chaos caused by black - clad rioters
同時，外部世界複雜多變，美國掀起的中美貿易戰令世界經濟發展蒙上陰影，隨後更有新冠肺炎疫情肆虐全球。
Meanwhile the external world has turned complicated and unstable . The US - China trade war stirred up by the United States has clouded global economic development . And the subsequent COVID - 19 epidemic further plagued the whole world
在內外因素交織下，特區政府施政舉步維艱，經濟民生大受影響。
These intertwining internal and external factors have made life very difficult for the SAR Government and seriously affected the economy and peoples livelihood
主席，隨着全國人大常委會制定《香港國安法》及作出關於香港立法會議員資格問題的決定，對於終止本港的內訌和撕裂，效果立竿見影，法治和社會秩序逐漸恢復，立法會的運作也回復正常，為大眾市民所樂見。
President the formulation of the Hong Kong National Security Law by the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress and the decision that sets the boundary for the qualification of the Hong Kong Legislative Council Members had produced an instant effect and stopped the internal conflicts and dissension . The rule of law and social order have been gradually restored . The Legislative Council was also back on its track
未來，隨着落實完善香港選舉制度的規定和要求，進一步貫徹"愛國者治港"原則，有利實現良政善治。
People were glad to see changes . In the future when the Hong Kong electoral system is improved the principle of patriots administering Hong Kong will be further strengthened and this will be conducive to the realization of good policies and sound governance
我認為，特區政府必須因應最新形勢，積極求變，檢討主要官員問責制，同時應理順政府的職能架構，精簡行政程序，推行服務改革，以提升政府的施政和決策的效率，配合社會發展所需。
I hold that it is incumbent upon the SAR Government to effect positive change having regard to the latest development and review the accountability system for principal officials . At the same time it should straighten out the functions and framework of the Government streamline the administrative procedure and launch service reform so as to enhance the Governments efficiency in policy implementation and decision making to meet the need of social development
我曾一再建議當局，為了有效落實各項基建發展及工務工程，以及完善公、私營工程的規管，應盡快全面檢討相關政策局和各部門之間的分工和協作。
I have time and again suggested that the authorities should expeditiously launch a comprehensive review on the division of responsibilities and coordination among the Policy Bureaux and departments concerned so as to facilitate the effective implementation of various infrastructural developments and public works projects and improve the regulation of public - private partnership projects
主席，"愛國者治港"實質上強調愛國愛港的人才治港，完善主要官員問責制，實現良政善治，人才是一大關鍵。
President the principle of patriots administering Hong Kong essentially means the administration of Hong Kong by talents who love the country and Hong Kong . In order to perfect the accountability system for principal officials and realize good policies and sound governance talents are the key
當局必須廣開"才"路，培養大量愛國愛港、不同年齡層的政治人才。
The authorities must offer more opportunities to talents by nurturing a large number of political talents of different age levels who love their country and Hong Kong
香港經濟民生聯盟作為愛國愛港的主要政團，匯聚了不少工商專業精英，一直為香港發展盡心盡力。
The Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong BPA is a major political group that loves the country and Hong Kong . We have gathered quite many professionals with industrial and commercial backgrounds who have been working wholeheartedly and diligently for the development of Hong Kong
面對本港新的發展格局，經民聯在6月18日發表了《七一宣言》，提出在新時代的兩大口號"推經濟、惠民生"，並圍繞兩大口號推出四大綱領，包括"推動良政善治、工商專業創富、市民共享繁榮、培養治港人才"。
In response to the new development setting of Hong Kong BPA issued on 18 June a Manifesto of 1 July . We put forth two major slogans and that is Boosting the Economy and Benefitting the People . With these two slogans as the mainstay we put forth four guiding principles namely Promoting good policies and sound governance Wealth creation by the industrial business and professional sectors Sharing prosperity with the people and Nurturing talents to administer Hong Kong
在培養治港人才方面，經民聯促請當局積極吸納工商專業人才，在政府架構內為工商專業人士設立"掛職"鍛鍊平台，委任更多工商專業青年精英加入政府諮詢組織，並在公務員學院為工商專業人士設立培訓機制，以訓練和選拔管治人才。
Regarding nurturing talents to administer Hong Kong BPA urges the authorities to actively absorb talents from the industrial business and professional sectors; create a platform within the government structure to provide temporary training positions for the elites from the industrial business and professional sectors; appoint more young talents from the industrial business and professional sectors to the advisory bodies of the Government; establish a training mechanism within the Civil Service College for those from the industrial business and professional sectors for the training and selection of talents in governance
同時，經民聯認為應加強愛國愛港的政黨與社團在培養政治人才方面的合作，為特區政府選拔、培養、輸送管治人才，充實人才庫。
Also BPA holds that more efforts should be made to collaborate with political parties and community groups which love the country and Hong Kong on the nurturing of political talents with a view to selecting nurturing and transferring talents in governance for the SAR Government and enriching its talent pool
主席，我謹此陳辭，支持李慧琼議員的原議案及麥美娟議員的修正案。
With these remarks President I support Ms Starry LEEs original motion and Ms Alice MAKs amendment
為鼓勵發展商採用環保建築概念，政府在2001年推行環保及創新樓宇政策，容許露台、公用平台花園及空中花園等環 保設施豁免計入住宅發展項目的總樓面面積。
In order to encourage developers to adopt green building concepts the Government implemented a policy on green and innovative buildings in 2001 to allow green features such as balconies communal podium gardens and sky gardens to be exempted from the calculation of the gross floor areas GFA of residential development projects
政府在2011年修訂有關安排，訂明露台面積由全數減至最多一半可獲豁免。
The Government revised the relevant arrangements in 2011 by stipulating that the area of balconies that may be exempted be reduced from 100 % to 50 % at the most
據悉，發展商其後減少為新建住宅單位設置露台，或只設置稱為"工作平台"的超小型露台。
It is learnt that developers have since then reduced the provision of balconies or only provided very small balconies known as utility platforms for new residential units
主席，政府一直採用多管齊下的策略，推廣建造綠色建築，並鼓勵建築技術創新，減少碳排放，以應對氣候變化。
President the Government has been adopting a multi - pronged strategy to promote construction of green buildings encourage innovation in building technology and reduce carbon emissions so as to combat climate change
為鼓勵發展商在其新發展項目中加入環保及適意設施，以及樓宇的必要設施，政府就該些設施提供總樓面面積寬免。
The Government grants gross floor area GFA concessions to green and amenity features and essential features to encourage developers to provide the same in new development projects
於2009年，為回應公眾對建築環境的質素和可持續性的關注，政府與可持續發展委員會共同展開了名為"優化建築設計締造可持續建築環境"的社會參與過程，讓社會不同界別人士就議題作出深入討論、尋求共識。
In 2009 in response to public concerns over the quality and sustainability of the built environment the Government has launched in collaboration with the Council for Sustainable Development SDC a public engagement process entitled Building Design to Foster a Quality and Sustainable Built Environment with a view to reaching a consensus with various sectors of the community through in - depth discussions on the matter
在充分考慮可持續發展委員會於上述社會參與過程後所作出的建議後，政府自2011年4月起引入一系列措施，包括頒布一套可促進本港優質和可持續建築環境的建築設計指引，要求新建樓宇加入樓宇間距、樓宇後移和綠化覆蓋率的設計元素。
Having thoroughly considered the recommendations of SDC after the above public engagement exercise the Government has introduced a series of measures since April 2011 including the promulgation of Sustainable Building Design Guidelines SBDG to foster a quality and sustainable built environment in Hong Kong . The guidelines require the incorporation of design elements viz . building separation building setback and site coverage of greenery in new buildings
另外，為限制樓宇體積，以減低對鄰近環境或景觀帶來的負面影響，2011年的政策亦收緊了總樓面面積寬免的安排，包括降低停車場、露台、工作平台可取得的寬免，以及設置了10%的整體寬免上限。
Besides to contain building bulk and reduce the adverse environmental or visual impacts to its surrounding areas the 2011 policy has tightened the GFA concession arrangements including lowering the level of concessions for car parks balconies and utility platforms and imposing an overall cap of 10 % on GFA concessions
就質詢的3個部分，經諮詢環境局及運輸及房屋局後，現答覆如下： 一 在2011年落實的可持續建築環境的政策下，一些環保及適意設施，在符合建築設計方面關於樓宇後移和綠化上蓋面積等的要求後，其面積可獲寬免。
Having consulted the Environment Bureau and the Transport and Housing Bureau THB my reply to the three parts of the question is as follows 1 Under the SBDG policy introduced in 2011 GFA concessions may be granted for certain green and amenity features which have fulfilled the building design requirements for building setback site coverage of greenery etc
其中，考慮到公用空中花園可為整體社會帶來環保利益，如有關設施符合《聯合作業備考》第1號，以及屋宇署發出的《認可人士、註冊結構工程師及註冊岩土工程師作業備考》APP-151及APP-152的條件，該些公用空中花園的面積可獲全數寬免。
Specifically recognizing the environmental benefits brought by communal sky gardens full GFA concession may be granted if such feature meets the criteria set out in JPN No . 1 and Practice Notes for Authorized Persons Registered Structural Engineers and Registered Geotechnical Engineers APP - 151 and APP - 152 issued by BD
此外，其獲豁免的面積亦無須計入10%整體寬免上限之內。
The exempted area will also not be subject to the overall 10 % cap on GFA concessions
二 為鼓勵業界在住宅樓宇提供露台，只要設施符合《聯合作業備考》第1號所列出的條件，該露台總面積的一半可獲豁免計入總樓面面積內，但有關寬免面積須受10%整體寬免上限所限。
2 To encourage the provision of balconies in residential buildings if the balcony meets the criteria set out in JPN No . 1 50 % of its area may be exempted from GFA calculation . Such exempted areas will however be subject to the overall 10 % cap on GFA concessions
現時的安排，是考慮了位於個別單位的露台一般只可由有關單位的居民享用，亦平衡了於前述社會參與過程中收集到對控制樓宇體積的意見。
The current arrangement has taken into account the fact that the balcony of an individual flat is generally for exclusive use by the occupants . It has also balanced the views on controlling building bulk collected in the aforesaid public engagement exercise
據屋宇署的顧問研究顯示，在2015年至2017年間落成並成功為其環保及適意設施申請總樓面面積寬免的住宅項目中，有80%的項目有提供露台。
According to the consultancy study engaged by BD 80 % of the residential development projects completed in 2015 to 2017 with GFA concessions granted on green and amenity features were provided with balconies
這反映了現時透過總樓面面積寬免為設置露台提供誘因，收到一定成效。
It reflects that the current incentive for provision of balconies through granting GFA concessions is to a certain extent effective
自2019年起，為進一步便利居民為安裝於大廈外部的空調機進行維修，屋宇署接受空調機平台與露台及/或工作平台相連，以讓設計更有彈性，並提供更佳的空調機保養通道。
Since 2019 to further facilitate the maintenance of air - conditioners AC installed at the exterior of buildings BD has accepted an AC platform to combine with a balcony andor a utility platform . The arrangement encourages flexible design and provides better maintenance access to ACs
政府會繼續不時檢討環保及適意設施的規定，以鼓勵業界在綠色樓宇內提供有關設施。
The Government will continue to review the requirements for green and amenity features from time to time to encourage such provisions in green buildings
運房局表示，《一手住宅物業銷售條例》旨在加強一手住宅物業銷售的透明度及公平性。
THB advised that the Residential Properties Ordinance aims at enhancing the transparency and fairness in the sales of first - hand residential properties
條例中訂有實用面積的定義，讓準買家有統一標準計算不同單位及不同發展項目的平均呎價。
The Ordinance provides for the definition of saleable area and sets out a uniform standard for prospective buyers to calculate the average price per square foot of different flats and developments
現時露台面積計入實用面積。
At present the area of balconies is included under saleable area
三 為進一步推動綠色建築，屋宇署近年委託顧問就總樓面面積寬免措施進行檢討。
3 To further promote green buildings BD has commissioned a consultant to review the measures for granting GFA concessions
顧問指出，新加坡及美國等一些城市均以樓面面積寬免作為誘因，推廣綠色建築、改善整體建築環境。
According to the consultant GFA concessions have been granted in Singapore and some cities in the United States US as incentives to promote green buildings and enhance the overall built environment
顧問指出，不同地區所推廣的綠色建築元素，亦有不同。
The consultant pointed out that green building elements promoted vary in different regions
例如在美國芝加哥，有關措施主要為推廣環保天台，而在新加坡，則用以推廣例如綠化、戶外休憩區等的不同設施。
For example in Chicago of US the measures concerned are mainly adopted to promote green roofs while those adopted in Singapore seek to promote various features such as greening and outdoor sitting out areas
至於香港，顧問在經過深入研究並與業界充分溝通後，建議維持現時10%的整體寬免上限。
As regards Hong Kong upon in - depth studies and full engagement with the industry the consultant recommended that the current overall cap on GFA concessions be maintained at 10 %
同時，顧問亦建議提升有關先決條件，要求新建私人發展項目須於綠色建築環境評估獲得指定級別，才可就環保設施及適意設施申請總樓面面積寬免。
In addition the consultant recommended tightening the prerequisite by requiring new private development projects to achieve a specific rating under the Building Environmental Assessment Method Plus BEAM Plus in order to apply for GFA concessions for green and amenity features
如項目只能獲得較低綠建環評級別，則須證明符合1項或以上促進優質和可持續建築環境的新特定標準，例如大量綠化應用、應用預製組件、更佳的室內自然通風，以及長者友善設施。
If a project can only attain a lower rating it has to demonstrate compliance with one or more new specific standards which promote a quality and sustainable built environment . Examples of which include extensive greenery application application of precast modules better interior natural ventilation and elderly - friendly facilities
這種以表現為本的模式，我們相信將可以更富彈性的方法，更有效地推動綠色和低碳建築，以配合香港在2050年前達至碳中和的目標。
We believe that this performance - based approach will promote green and low - carbon buildings in a more flexible and effective manner which complements our target to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050 in Hong Kong
屋宇署目前正與持份者緊密合作，制訂方案實施細節，我們的目標是在2022年推行有關的建議。
BD is working closely with the stakeholders to formulate the implementation details of the proposal with an aim to launch it in 2022
主席，局長剛才提及已經聘請顧問研究可否這樣實行，但顧問指出新加坡、美國等地一些城市也有以寬免樓面面積作為誘因，以推廣綠色建築。
President the Secretary mentioned just now that a consultant commissioned to study the feasibility pointed out that GFA concessions were also been granted in Singapore and some cities in US as incentives to promote green buildings
然而，局長接着說，顧問深入研究亦與業界充分溝通只是溝通，並不表示業界同意建議維持不變。
However the Secretary went on to say that upon in - depth studies and full engagement with the industry―just engagement not necessarily agreement from the industry―the consultant recommended that the current cap be maintained
試想想，老實說，買樓送露台對發展商來說有助促銷，買樓的人亦會開心，再加上露台是高空發展，不佔用土地面積，亦可以減碳，何樂而不為？
Just think to be honest the offer of a free balcony with the purchase of a flat would facilitate the developers sales promotion and make prospective buyers happy at the same time and the balcony built off ground takes up no land area and even helps reduce carbon emissions so it would not go amiss to offer it right?
當然，我樂見屋宇署就這方面作研究，制訂一些方案。
Certainly I am glad to see that BD is conducting studies and drawing up some proposals in this regard
所以，我想再問清楚局長，會否考慮推出一些政策，鼓勵發展商興建環保露台、空中花園，以及進行天台綠化？
Therefore I would like to ask the Secretary again whether he will consider introducing some policies to encourage developers to build green balconies and sky gardens as well as to green the roofs
我想解釋一下，因為當中有不同的考慮。
I would like to give a brief explanation because different considerations are involved
我剛才在主體答覆也指出，這對整個城市的景觀、小區的通風等，或許有影響。
As I pointed out earlier in my main reply this may have an impact on the landscapes across the city and the ventilation in local areas among others
主席，這便造成很多問題。
President this has given rise to many problems
第一，建築費更高、時間更長。
To start with the construction cost is higher and the time taken is longer
另外，更慘的是，第一，沒有自然光；第二，要設置抽風系統。
And worse still there is firstly an absence of natural light and secondly a need to install ventilation systems
其實以往曾經有段時期，即使車位在地面，我們亦照樣批出寬免。
In fact there was a time when we granted concessions even for above - ground parking spaces