Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
因此，推行電子消費實名制對香港金 融體系有正面的作用，既保證不會出現亂用，又可以堵塞漏洞。
For this reason the implementation of a real - name registration system for electronic consumption will have a positive effect on Hong Kongs financial system . While ensuring that the use of Octopus cards will not be abused it can also plug the loophole
不過，政府現在推行電子消費券亦應留意執行細節，特別應禁止電子消費券應用於網購。
Anyway the Government should also pay attention to the implementation details of the electronic consumption vouchers and should particularly prohibit the use of electronic consumption vouchers for online purchases
儘管司長列明只容許本地網購，但市民仍有機會購入非本地品牌。
Although FS has made it clear that purchases can only be made on local websites there may still be a chance for the public to buy non - local brand products
故最有成效的做法是鼓勵市民外出消費，確保款項用於本地市場，也不會削弱這360億元帶來的效益。
Hence the most effective approach is to encourage the public to go out for spending as this would ensure that the money is spent in the local market and the effects that this 36 billion may bring about will not be undermined
另外，政府亦應為電子消費券設定時限，避免市民儲存電子消費券，以致未能達到最大的成效。
In addition the Government should also set a validity period to prevent the public from saving the vouchers for future use thereby maximizing the effects
此外，政府在去年7月向全體市民派發1萬元後，隨即遇上第三波疫情，多個表列處所關閉。
In addition the third wave of the epidemic which came immediately after the Government handed out 10,000 to each eligible Hong Kong resident in July last year has again led to the closure of many scheduled premises
其實，去年飲食業原訂推出7月七折、8月八折的優惠，可惜市民有錢也未能消費。
In fact the catering industry originally intended to offer a 30 % discount in July and a 20 % discount in August last year
因此，我必須呼籲食物及衞生局不要重蹈覆轍，在發放5,000元消費券後高抬貴手，從錯誤中學習，不要再"一刀切"關閉食肆及表列處所。
Unfortunately members of the public were unable to spend the money from the cash handout . Based on this experience I must call on the Food and Health Bureau not to make the same mistake again . After the 5,000 worth of consumption vouchers is issued the Bureau should learn from previous mistakes and show mercy by not closing restaurants and other scheduled premises across - the - board again
"一刀切"是西方政府慣常採用的粗暴做法，以為"一刀切"關閉所有處所就等於做了事，根本成效不彰。
Western governments are accustomed to adopting a brutal across - the - board approach thinking that closing down all premises across - the - board is a way to show that action has been taken . However this is definitely ineffective
特惠貸款計劃借貸予失業人士和自僱人士，上限為8萬元，最長還款期長達5年。
This Scheme provides to the unemployed and self - employed loans up to a maximum of 80,000 subject to a maximum repayment period of up to five years
我在此感謝不少銀行，例如中國銀行在去年政府提供資助時，十分支持飲食業。
I would like to thank many banks such as the Bank of China for their strong support to the catering industry when the Government provided subsidies to the industry last year
我明白8萬元並不是大數目，很多人亦以個人名義向財務公司借貸，但我們希望銀行可以為有需要的人士提供這方面的協助。
I understand that 80,000 is not a large amount and many people may borrow from finance companies in their personal capacity but we hope that the banks can provide assistance to those in need of personal loans . After praises come criticisms
有讚當然有彈，我認為司長有些政策實施未到位，希望司長及政府團隊可以記錄在案，再作考慮。
In my view some policies implemented by FS are inadequate . I hope that FS and the Administration will put my views on record for further consideration
首先，我想談談醫生人手不足的問題。
First I would like to talk about the manpower shortage of doctors
預算案第156段指出，政府會預留撥款支援醫管局挽留人手，減輕醫護人員的壓力。
According to paragraph 156 of the Budget Speech the Government will earmark funding to support the Hospital Authority in providing sufficient manpower for the public healthcare system and easing the pressure on healthcare workers
另外，我想批評政府在疫情下未有着手處理租金的問題。
In addition I would like to criticize the Government for failing to address the rent issue amid the epidemic
其實，我們提出的"2+2"免租方案，是參考了新加坡的做法。由政府支付兩個月租金，並在法例上規定業主同時減免兩個月租金。
In fact under our 2 plus 2 rent waiver proposal which has drawn reference from Singapores practice the Government will pay two months rental and the landlords will be required by law to waive another two months rental
這個方案並非任何時間也適用，只有在根據《預防及控制疾病條例》下出現的緊急事故時才可使用，但對於中小微企、零售、飲食業等絕對有幫助。
The proposal is not applicable at any time but only when we are in a state of public health emergency under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance Cap . 599 . And yet this will definitely be helpful to SMEs in the retail and catering industries
政府是否可以考慮再加碼呢？
Will the Government consider further increasing the amount of subsidies?
我想指出，很多表列處所的員工及其受聘的自僱人士，例如音樂表演者，確實已失業長達5個月。
I would like to point out that many employees of the affected scheduled premises as well as self - employed persons working there such as musical performers have indeed been out of work for five months
代理主席，基於上述原因，我及自由黨也會支持《2021年撥款條例草案》。
Deputy President for the above reasons LP and I will also support the Appropriation Bill 2021
政府決定任何一件事前，從來沒有與任何一個業界商討，或嘗試了解業界的實際情況。
Before the Government decides on any matter it has never discussed with any industry or tried to understand the actual situation of the industry
正如早前第四波疫情開始時，"一刀切"勒令所有飲食業、美容業、卡拉OK等全部要停業，下午6時後不准營業。
For example when the fourth wave of the epidemic began the Government adopted a broad - brush approach and ordered all catering beauty and karaoke businesses to suspend business after 6col00 pm
現時，香港有很多公司、企業會陸續結業，失業率亦會繼續攀升，我不相信現時的失業率已到頂點。
At present many companies and enterprises in Hong Kong will gradually close down one after another and the unemployment rate will continue to rise . I do not believe the current unemployment rate has reached its peak
這些問題部分是政府製造出來的，如果容許一些處所重開，例如現時飲食業重開，自己可以照顧自己。
These problems are partly created by the Government . If some premises are allowed to reopen just like businesses in the catering industry can reopen now they can take care of themselves
官員可能不"打麻將"，"打麻將"是4個人戴上口罩，只有雙手在活動，反而外出用餐，一枱4人都要除下口罩。
Public officials may not play mahjong . When playing mahjong the four players will wear face masks and move their hands only . But if four people eat together at a table in a restaurant they must remove their face masks
早前一間位於商場的酒樓出事，需要換氣，現時要求所有食肆4月底前每小時換氣6次，這是由誰決定的？
After a problem occurred at a restaurant in a shopping mall earlier it was required to comply with the fresh air change requirement . At present all restaurants must satisfy the requirement of introducing fresh air change six times per hour by the end of April . Who made this decision?
每次都是由那位專家或一兩位專家決定香港所有防疫政策，但他們是否知道商場的設計是怎樣？
All anti - epidemic policies in Hong Kong are invariably made by that expert or a couple of experts but do they understand the designs of the shopping malls?
我剛才提到結業潮會出現，而失業率現在亦已經出現，我們現時期求的一件事，只不過是政府可否再推出一次"保就業"計劃。
As I mentioned earlier there will be a wave of business closures and an unemployment rate has already been recorded . We have just one request now . We would like to ask if the Government can launch another tranche of Employment Support Scheme ESS
"大話怕計數"，計數就最實際。
I believe Figures dont lie and calculation is the most practical thing to do
如果再推出多一期"保就業"需要400億元，加上現時議會內所有議員都爭取的"保失業"可能需要150億元，加起來總共約550億元。
If another tranche of ESS is introduced it will cost 40 billion . If we add to this amount 15 billion the costs of unemployment assistance for which Members are currently demanding in the Chamber we will come to a total of about 55 billion
預算案中提及會在未來基金及房屋儲備金回撥250億元，如果在這機制下，當局同樣可以從外匯基金回撥。
The Budget mentions that 25 billion will be brought back from the Future Fund and the Housing Reserve . Under this mechanism the authorities can likewise bring back funds from the Exchange Fund
如果只花550億元，尚有1,000億元可以存入外匯基金中，那有甚麼問題呢？
If only 55 billion is spent there will still be 100 billion to be deposited into the Exchange Fund . What is the problem?
預算案中有重點提到綠色經濟、綠色金融、減碳、減廢和回收各方面等事宜，這些都是未來的新產業。
The Budget has highlighted green economy green finance carbon reduction waste reduction and recycling and all of them are new industries to be developed in the future
但是，如果說起我代表的紡織界，在"衣、食、住、行"4個最主要的元素之中，政府對"食、住、行"已有政策，但對於"衣"，至今仍然沒有。
However speaking of the textiles and garment sector that I represent the Government has already formulated policies on three of the four most important aspects namely food housing and transportation but nothing on clothing so far
我3年前已經提出有關建議，亦曾向財政司司長提過，他表示如果有政策局肯take up、肯做的話，他願意撥款。
I put forward a relevant proposal three years ago and mentioned it FS as well . He said that if any Policy Bureau agreed to take up the work he would allocate funds for it
這是第二個例子，即使財政上沒有問題，但政策局不肯做，一樣沒有用。
This is another example to show that even if a policy is financially viable but it is useless if no Policy Bureau agrees to take up the work
由於時間有限，我最欣賞整份預算案的最後一段，司長提到"深層次的矛盾不可能瞬間解決，傷口亦需要時間復元。
Due to the time restraints let me say that I appreciate the last paragraph of the Budget most . FS said Deep - seated conflicts cannot be resolved instantly nor can wounds be healed overnight
我期望司長及特區政府盡可能解決這個社會問題。
I hope that FS and the SAR Government can solve this social problem as far as possible
主席，相信這份是司長任內最難寫的財政預算案，我非常理解他的困難。
President I believe this is the most difficult Budget ever written by the Financial Secretary FS during his term of office and I fully understand his difficulties
今年，香港可說是外憂內患，遠憂近憂一齊來。
This year it can be said that Hong Kong is facing both external and internal problems with both distant and imminent threats surfacing at the same time
對於司長這份預算案，我有讚賞的地方，也有感到遺憾的地方。
With regard to FSs Budget I have both commendation and regret
我先談有何不足之處。
Let me start with the deficiencies
由於百年一遇的世紀大疫症，經濟半停頓，社會上不同階層都受到影響。
Due to the once - in - a - century pandemic the economy has been partially halted and people from all walks of life have been affected
但是，非常奇怪，政府偏偏在最需要雪中送炭時，取消了好景時的紓困措施。
However very strangely the Government has abolished the relief measures that it had introduced in good times when it is time to lend a helping hand to people in need
我首先說中產，我們實政圓桌建議退稅100%，上限2萬元，這只是維持去年爆發疫情前的水平，但結果被減至1萬元。
Let me first talk about the middle class . The Roundtable proposed a 100 % tax rebate with a ceiling of 20,000 which actually was the same level as that before the outbreak of the epidemic last year . It was however reduced to 10,000
其實，以香港的情況來說，中產過得一點也不輕鬆。
In fact in the case of Hong Kong life of the middle class is not easy at all
房屋開支佔總生活開支的比例不正常地高，相信我也不需要多說供樓及租樓的壓力有多大，他們卻收不到政府任何福利；再加上疫情，政府可否在稅務上提供少許支援？
Housing expenses account for an abnormally high proportion of the total living expenses and I believe I do not need to elaborate on the pressure borne by them in making mortgage repayments and rent payments . Yet they have not received any benefits from the Government . Can the Government provide certain tax - related support amid the pandemic?
我相信司長一定知道，中產是社會上最中堅的力量，待疫情過後，還要依靠他們帶起經濟，所以我不贊成減少對他們的幫助。
I believe FS should be aware that the middle class is not only the mainstay of Hong Kong society but also the people to rely on to revitalize the economy after the pandemic . Hence I do not agree to reduce the assistance to them
這些措施以前全部都有做，但偏偏在今年取消或"減甜"，起碼觀感上顯得有點不近人情。
The Government implemented all of these measures in the past but it has either abolished them or introduced fewer sweeteners this year . This seems a bit unsympathetic at least in terms of perception
再談談清貧學生，在新的學習模式下，他們面對的問題更大。
When it comes to poor students they face even bigger problems under the new learning model
上網要錢、硬件要錢；如果能夠上學，口罩、洗手液全部都要錢。
While Internet access and hardware cost money face masks and hand sanitizer which students need for going to school also cost money
很多 我們不以為意的開支，對清貧學生來說都是很大的難題。
Many of the expenses that we would hardly notice are big problems for poor students
試想想，亦請他們多加留意，長遠來說，這個數碼鴻溝所引致的跨代貧窮。
They should think about and pay more attention to the inter - generational poverty caused by the digital divide in the long run
我個人反而很支持"特別․愛增值"計劃，因為自食其力及增值升級都是很好的概念。
I am personally very supportive of the Love Upgrading Special Scheme because the concepts of self - reliant and self - enhancement are very good
我建議名額增至5萬個，無須與財政年度掛鈎。
I propose to increase the number of places to 50 000 which do not have to be linked to the fiscal year
我建議政府隨時檢視失業的情況，希望可以盡快增加名額。
I suggest that the Government should keep the unemployment situation under review and increase the number of places as soon as possible
說罷今年的短期措施，我想談一個長遠問題，相信司長也估到，就是我每年都會提出的稅制改革。
After talking about the short - term measures of this year I would like to talk about a long - term issue . I believe FS should be able to guess that it is tax reform which I have been proposing year after year
數年前，庫房年年"水浸"，每年都要研究如何"派糖"才能令大家開心，被評為"幸福的煩惱"。
Few years ago the Treasury was flooded every year and we always had to consider how to hand out candies to make everyone happy . It was described as a happy problem
但是，天有不測之風雲，兩個大浪湧至，大家都看到我們的系統是多麼的脆弱。
However there were unforeseen conditions . Two big waves came and exposed how fragile our system was
當時很多人罵政府是守財奴，我並不同意。
At that time many people accused the Government of being a miser but I disagreed
我很贊成積穀防飢，但遺憾的是，司長沒有從結構上解決問題。
I agree with the idea of preparing for the rainy days but unfortunately FS has failed to identify a structural solution
香港公共財政遇到挑戰，完全不是新事物。
There is absolutely nothing new for Hong Kongs public finance to face up to challenges
2017年的預算案是這樣說的："在1998年至2004年間，本港經歷了亞洲金融風暴及科網股泡沫爆破，經濟陷入困境，政府收入銳減，其跌幅遠較本地生產總值的跌幅大，出現5年財政赤字。
As stated in the 2017 Budget from 1998 to 2004 when Hong Kongs economy was ensnared in difficulties during the Asian Financial Crisis and the IT bubble burst government revenue plunged far more sharply than that of GDP
面對嚴峻的經濟困境，當時政府財政儲備在這幾年間就消耗了四成，超過1,800億元，由相當於28個月的政府開支……" 很不幸，今天歷史重演，但我們做了些甚麼防範呢？
We experienced five years of fiscal deficits which depleted 40 per cent or over 180 billion of our fiscal reserves leaving these at a level equivalent to instead of 28 months of government expenditure . End of quote Unfortunately history is repeating itself today but what have we done to prevent it?
結構上，我看不到。
Structurally I dont see any
當年我說這些，社會上、議會內，商界和政界均不太重視；到了今年，大家都不得不想這個問題了。
When I made such a remark back then people from the community the legislature as well as the business and political sectors did not take the issue too seriously . This year every one of us should think about it
在預算案前後，很多人也在討論稅制改革。
Before and after the announcement of the Budget many people were discussing about the tax reform
我經常利用市民授權的資料庫進行民意調查，因為我有些市民的database。
I often made use of a mandated database which is a database of members of the public to conduct public opinion surveys
這次是問大家對稅制改革的看法，結果有1萬多個SMS回覆，有半數人同意開始研究引進新的稅種。
This time I asked about peoples views on tax reform . I received more than 10 000 responses via SMS and half of the respondents agreed to start exploring the introduction of new taxes
司長，坦白說，我是有點意外的，因為一般來說，市民很難會同意增加新稅項。
FS frankly I am a bit surprised because generally speaking it is very difficult for members of the public to agree to the introduction of new taxes
所以，經過今年的討論，我希望司長也知道早晚要回應這個問題。
Therefore after this years discussion I hope FS will realize that this is the question he will have to respond to sooner or later
最後，我想談今年預算案的"主菜"，即消費券。
Lastly I would like to talk about the main course of this years Budget that is consumption vouchers
我今年向政府提出了一項很大膽的建議，就是同時派發現金和消費券。
I have made a bold proposal to the Government this year and that is giving out cash and consumption vouchers at the same time
我不知會否有 人認為民粹，但我是有很充足的理據的。
I wonder if anyone considers this a populist move but I have very good reasons for that
同樣是回想3年前庫房"水浸"，當時全世界要求"派錢"，但我卻反對。
Recalling again the time when the Treasury was flooded three years ago everyone demanded the Government to hand out cash but I opposed it
"派錢"與否應視乎社會的需要，而不是視乎是否"水浸"；如果"水浸"，處理方法應該是投資未來，成立基金以支付一些恆常性開支。
To hand out cash or not depends on societys needs but not whether the Treasury is flooded . If it is flooded the money should be used to invest for the future such as setting up a fund to cover certain recurrent expenses
當感到吃力時，就可以利用基金每年的回報，彌補真正有需要增加的恆常性開支或是退稅。
At times when there is financial pressure the Government may use the funds annual return to cover the additional recurrent expenses or for tax rebates
當時所有人都當我是怪人，但我們的看法是，"派錢"與否應視乎社會的需要，而不是視乎庫房本身。
Everyone thought I was a freak back then . However we hold that to hand out cash or not should depend on the societys needs rather than the Treasury itself
結果，政府設計了一個超級複雜的方案，按比例派發4,000元，行政成本高昂，而且很多人未能受惠，連提出建議的政黨也指責政府，這正是所謂的民粹。
As a result the Government designed an extremely complicated proposal to hand out 4,000 on a sliding scale . The administrative costs were high and not many people had benefited from it . Even the political party that put forward the proposal blamed the Government
前年年底，一個巨浪湧至，社會被暴力示威弄至半停頓，之後第二個更大的浪湧過來，所以今年我建議同時"派錢"和派消費券。
At the end of the year before last a huge wave came . The community was partially halted by the violent demonstrations . It was followed by another even bigger wave
現金是用來幫助市民渡過難關的，因為很多人手停口停，一直在"捱"；消費券則是用來刺激經濟，因為這是治本的方法。
Therefore this year I suggest that both cash and consumption vouchers should be handed out to help people tide over the difficulties . Many people can barely make ends meet and are having a tough time . The consumption vouchers can be used to stimulate the economy and it is a way to tackle the problem at root
司長，後者要達到目的，你也知道一定要一次過派發，而且有效期要短。
FS in order for the latter to achieve the intended purpose you also know that the best way is to issue the vouchers in one go . Also the validity period must be short
最初司長計劃分5次派發，每次1,000元，其實面額差不多是日常生活的補助，跟"派錢"差不多，無疑會對刺激經濟的作用大打折扣。
Initially FS planned to disburse the vouchers in five instalments of 1,000 each . The face value is more or less the same as the subsidies for daily living and is no different from handing out cash thus the economic stimulus will inevitably be limited
我相信如果是每月1,000元，絕大部分人都不會額外消費。
I trust that if the amount is 1,000 per month majority of the people will not have the incentive to make extra spending
所以，我建議改為兩期，每期2,500元及相隔兩個月。
Therefore I propose to disburse the vouchers in two instalments of 2,500 each with a gap of two months in between
這數額才有可能鼓勵市民作出相對大額的額外消費，從而產生振興香港經濟的作用。
Only with this amount can we lure people to spend heavier thereby producing the effect of revitalizing the Hong Kong economy
另外，對基層市民來說，每兩個月2,500元對日常生活的幫助也較大。
On the other hand for the grass roots disbursing the issuance of vouchers of 2,500 with a gap of two months will bring greater benefits to their daily lives
因此，原則上我一定贊成派發消費券，因為我有份提議，但我很怕細節會令其失去作用。
Therefore in principle I definitely support the issuance of consumption vouchers because it is my proposal but I am afraid that the details may render it useless
代理主席，財政預算案發表至今已接近兩個月，今年辯論的氣氛似乎不一樣，因為議事堂上沒有反對派惡意"拉布"，立法會《議事規則》亦已修改，大家的發言時間縮短了，發言也比較精簡，簡單來說是廢話減少，效率提高。
Deputy President it has been nearly two months since the Budget was published . The atmosphere this year seems to be different when we have the debate because the opposition camp is not in this Chamber to stage malicious filibusters; the Rules of Procedure of the Council have also been amended; our speaking time has become shorter and our speeches have become more concise . In short there is less nonsense and higher efficiency
代理主席，所謂"巧婦難為無米炊"，其實草擬這份預算案真的不容易。
Deputy President the cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice so there is really nothing easy about drafting this Budget
財政司司長要在紓解民困及應對本港歷來最嚴重的財政赤字之間盡量作出平衡，一點也不容易，幸好"財爺"交出的答卷還算不錯。
It is not easy for the Financial Secretary FS to strike a balance between alleviating peoples difficulties and dealing with the worst fiscal deficit in Hong Kongs history . Fortunately the answer given by FS is not bad
我代表的香港總商會認為，預算案回應了香港三大迫切議題，即支援疫情下首當其衝的市民及企業，鞏固本港作為領先金融、商業及旅遊中心的地位，以及推動香港在創新方面打下重要基礎。
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce HKGCC which I represent considers that the Budget has responded to the three most pressing issues in Hong Kong ie . supporting members of the public and enterprises that bear the brunt of the epidemic; consolidating Hong Kongs position as a leading financial commercial and tourism centre; and promoting the laying of an important innovation foundation in Hong Kong
預算案採納了經民聯提出的40多項建議，包括向市民發放5,000元電子消費券、增發綠色債券、資助房地產投資信託基金在香港上市，以及繼續推動本地旅遊等。
The Budget has adopted more than 40 proposals put forward by the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong BPA including issuing 5,000 electronic consumer vouchers to the public; issuing additional green bonds; subsidizing the listing of Real Estate Investment Trusts in Hong Kong and continuously promoting local tourism
在支援企業方面，我們樂見財政司司長接納我們的建議，為企業推出進一步財政紓困措施，包括寬減利得稅及寬免商業登記費、差餉及水電費等，我們亦歡迎預算案從善如流，繼續延長中小企融資擔保計劃的申請時限及提高貸款上限，協助中小企渡過難關。
In regard to supporting enterprises we are pleased to see that FS has accepted our proposal and introduced further financial relief measures for enterprises eg . providing profits tax concessions and waiving business registration fees rates water and sewage charges as well as providing an electricity charge subsidy . We also welcome the fact that the Budget has adopted good advice and will extend the application period of the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme and further increase the maximum loan amount per enterprise to help small and medium enterprises tide over difficulties
與此同時，財政司司長向BUD專項基金注資，並且將每家企業的資助上限提高至600萬元，亦有助企業開拓新市場。
At the same time FS will make injection into the Dedicated Fund on Branding Upgrading and Domestic Sales BUD Fund and raise the funding ceiling for each enterprise to 6 million which will also assist enterprises in opening up new markets
不過，預算案只向BUD專項基金注資15億元，我們認為不足以支援企業應對疫情，所以我們建議政府透過出口信用保險等方式，再優化有關計劃及為企業提供更多支援。
However the Budget will only inject 1.5 billion into the BUD Fund and we believe the amount is insufficient to support enterprises in responding to the epidemic situation . So we suggest the Government should further optimize the relevant scheme through export credit insurance and other methods to render enterprises stronger support
此外，就預算案提及的"預先批核還息不還本"計劃，金管局在上月宣布再延長有關計劃6個月至今年10月。
Furthermore as regards the Pre - approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme mentioned in the Budget the Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced last month that it would extend the scheme for another six months to October this year
我歡迎當局回應我們的要求，但疫情的影響非常深遠，而且企業對資金的需求亦非一時三刻，即使下半年香港經濟幸運地開始復蘇，也不會立即有錢還債，所以我們希望有關計劃可以延長1年至明年4月。
I welcome the authorities response to our request but the epidemic does have far - reaching impact and the enterprises do not only have funding needs within a short time . Even if economic recovery in Hong Kong will luckily start in the second half of the year the enterprises will not immediately have money for debt repayment we thus hope that the scheme can be extended by one year to April next year
代理主席，疫情令政府收入減少，開支增加，但我相信政府發行不同類型的債券，是保留財政實力的可行方法。
Deputy President government revenues have decreased and expenditures have increased during the epidemic but I believe the issuance of different types of bonds is a viable way for the Government to retain financial strength
我歡迎政府接納了我們就債券提出的多項建議，包括發行更多綠色債券、銀色債券及通脹掛鈎債券等。
I welcome the Governments acceptance of our proposals related to bonds including issuing more green bonds silver bonds and inflation - linked bonds
不論發行政府債券、擴大"債券通"的範圍，還是增發零售債券，均有助進一步鞏固香港的資本市場，並提升香港作為國際金融中心的地位。
Issuing government bonds expanding the scope of Bond Connect and issuing additional retail bonds will help to further consolidate our capital market and enhance our status as an international financial centre
債券為投資者提供多一個收息選擇，我建議盡快降低債券的入場門檻及考慮將債券證券化，令廣大投資者可以透過港交所的交易平台買賣不同類型的債券。
Bonds provide investors with another option for interest earning . I suggest the Government to lower the entry threshold of bond trading as soon as possible and consider securitization of bonds so that investors at large can buy and sell different types of bonds through the trading platform of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
我們亦建議為中小證券商預留一定額度的綠色債券產品，以助開拓債市生意，讓券商把握債券市場發展的機遇。
We also suggest that a certain amount of green bond products should be reserved for small and medium securities dealers to help them develop business in the bond market thereby enabling them to seize opportunities arising from the development of the bond market
另一方面，《粵港澳大灣區發展規劃綱要》支持香港打造大灣區綠色金融中心，香港作為國際金融中心，應該善用相關優勢，推動香港綠色及可持續金融發展。
On the other hand the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA supports Hong Kong in building a green financial centre in GBA . As an international financial centre Hong Kong should make good use of its advantages to promote green and sustainable financial development