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過去多年來，我一直希望政府可以多興建不同類型的單車泊位，包括兩層的單車泊位，甚至採用外國的地下車庫設計，但政府似乎多年來也沒有作出回應。
Over the years I have always hoped that the Government can develop various types of bicycle parking spaces such as double - decked bicycle parking spaces or even adopting the design of underground bicycle park in foreign countries . But the Government seems to have given no response over the years
我記得我在4年前曾提出這要求，但4年已過去，今日的長洲依然是舊日的長洲，單車泊位依然不足。
I remember that I made this request four years ago but four years down the line todays Cheung Chau is the same Cheung Chau in the old days as bicycle parking spaces remain inadequate
除了泊位之外，我亦希望政府在未來的新型屋苑內，將單車泊位納入為必要設計。
Apart from parking spaces for private cars I also hope that the Government will include bicycle parking spaces as a necessary feature in the design of new housing estates in future
因此，我希望政府在賣地條款及公契內加入單車泊位的供應，令使用單車的市民有地方泊車。
To this end I hope the Government can prescribe in the conditions of land sale and the Deed of Mutual Covenant DMC the supply of bicycle parking spaces so that bicycle users can have a place to park their bicycles
以我自己為例，我有 一輛單車，但卻要放在家中，因為我家樓下沒有地方停泊，即使在車位後面擺放單車，也會因違反地契而要把單車搬走，原因是根據現時的地契，車位只能泊車，不能作停泊單車之用。
In my case for instance I have a bicycle but I have to keep it at home because there is no parking space downstairs of my home . Even if I place the bicycle at the back of the parking space it would have to be removed for breach of the DMC because a parking space is for parking cars only not for parking bicycles
隨着市民日漸增加使用單車，我希望政府能夠就這問題作出改善。
Given a gradual increase in the use of bicycles by the public I hope the Government can ameliorate this problem
無可否認，香港地方較為狹窄，在市區道路使用單車會有一定難度。
There is no denying that space is quite crammed in Hong Kong and there will be certain difficulties in riding a bicycle on urban roads
政府也經常表示，基於道路安全，不鼓勵市民在市區使用單車作為交通工具。
The Government often says that it does not encourage the use of bicycles as a mode of transport by the public on the ground of road safety
在市區踏單車危險，這究竟是政府拒絕發展單車網絡的原因，還是政府拒絕發展單車網絡造成的結果呢？
It is dangerous to ride a bicycle in the urban areas but is this the reason for the Governments refusal to develop cycle track networks or the result of the Governments refusal to develop cycle track networks?
近數年，越來越多市民使用單車作為代步工具，在市區缺乏單車徑的情況下，市民很多時候要在十分繁忙的道路上踏單車，所以單車意外年年增加。
In recent years since more and more people are using bicycles as a mode of transport and given a shortage of cycle tracks in the urban areas members of the public often have to cycle on busy roads and therefore accidents involving bicycles have increased year after year
市民面對危險並非因為身邊經過的車輛風馳電掣，而是政府根本無視這現象。
The public are exposed to dangers not because the cars passing by are running at high speed but because the Government has basically turned a blind eye to this phenomenon
在市區規劃上，政府一直只是作口號式的宣傳，說會發展單車，但是否有機會真正檢討單車網絡配套和設施上的不足呢？
In respect of urban planning the Government has only carried out publicity with slogans being chanted vowing to take forward the development of cycling . But is there a chance to really review the adequacy of the matching support and facilities for cycle track networks?
此外，我們希望政府不單要保障踏單車人士的安全，也要保障其他交通工具的安全。
Moreover we hope that the Government will protect not only the safety of cyclists but also the safety of other modes of transport
為此，我們希望政府能夠理順雙方的爭議。
To this end we hope that the Government can iron out the conflicts between them
政府有責任鼓勵和協助不同經營模式的單車租賃服務，使之能夠在公平競爭的環境下與時俱進地發展。
The Government is duty - bound to encourage and assist bicycle hiring services in different operation modes in order for these services to develop in an environment with a level playing field while keeping abreast of the times
同時，一些電動單車或踏板車也越來越普遍，希望政府能夠適時考慮是否把有關車輛納入管制範圍。
In the meantime as motor - driven bicycles or scooters are gaining popularity we hope that the Government can consider in a timely manner bringing them into the ambit of regulation
今天，我們支持單車友善的環境，所以希望政府與時並進。
Today we support a bicycle - friendly environment and therefore we hope that the Government can progress with the times
"倡議成立'嬰兒基金'"的議案辯論。
The motion debate on Advocating the establishment of a baby fund
由於這項是經修改的修正案，有數點我需要向各位說明。
As it is a revised amendment I need to explain to Members a few points
主席，我感謝蔣麗芸議員提出議案，以及何啟明議員提出修正案，讓立法會能夠充分討論對新一代兒童的支援。
President I thank Dr CHIANG Lai - wan for proposing the motion and Mr HO Kai - ming for proposing an amendment for they have enabled the Legislative Council to thoroughly discuss the support for children of the new generation
目標對象是由嬰兒零歲開始，不論其家庭經濟條件， 而基金的主要用途包括進修、置業及應付危疾，甚至是退休保障。
The fund targets infants aged zero irrespective of the financial conditions of the family and is mainly used for further studies home acquisition and coping with critical illnesses and even for retirement protection
原議案特別提述"嬰兒基金"參考兒童發展基金的做法。
The original motion specifically mentions that the baby fund should make reference to the practices adopted by the Child Development Fund CDF
我想首先在此指出，兒童發展基金的設立目標與蔣議員提出的"嬰兒基金"不盡相同。
I wish to point out in the first place that the objective of CDF is different from that of the baby fund proposed by Dr CHIANG
兒童發展基金於2008年成立，目標是促進10歲至16歲或就讀小四至中四的基層兒童的長遠發展。
Founded in 2008 CDF aims to facilitate the long - term development of grass - roots children aged 10 to 16 or currently a Primary 4 to Secondary 4 student
基金撥款予非政府機構或學校作為營辦機構，基金計劃每個為期3年，當中有3個主要元素，即"目標儲蓄"、"師友配對"和"個人發展規劃"。
Under CDF provisions are made to non - governmental organizations or schools as project operators and each project which will last for three years comprises three key components namely Targeted Savings Mentorship and Personal Development Plan
參與計劃的基層兒童會獲編配一名成年友師，在3年計劃內與基金學員分享人生經驗，指導他們思考個人發展規劃。
Every grass - roots child participating in a project will be matched with a mentor who will throughout the three - year project share with the participant his or her life experience and provide guidance to the participant in drawing up the personal development plan
營辦機構亦須在計劃的3年內為學員提供訓練，例如理財、溝通技巧和生涯規劃。
The project operator is required to provide training to the participants throughout the three - year project in such respects as financial management communication skills and life planning
學員在計劃首兩年每月會儲蓄200元，成功完成儲蓄計劃的學員可獲一比一、來自企業或私人的配對捐款，以及政府的特別財政獎勵。
In the first two years of the project a participant will save HK200 monthly and upon successful completion of the savings programme the participant can be provided with 1col1 matching contribution made by corporate or private donors and also a special financial incentive provided by the Government
學員可以在計劃的第三年利用這筆最高達14,400元的金錢，實現他的個人發展規劃，例如發展興趣、支付訓練費用或購買學習工具。
In the third year of the project the participant may use his or her savings which can be accumulated up to a maximum sum of 14,400 to implement his or her personal development plan such as developing an interest paying for training costs or purchasing learning tools
營辦機構/學校和友師會在計劃的第三年，指導及監察學員利用該筆款項實現其個人發展規劃。
The project operatorschool and mentors will provide guidance on and oversee the use of the savings by the participants to implement their personal development plans
兒童發展基金中的"目標儲蓄"雖然有儲蓄、配對捐款及政府財政獎勵的成分，但只是計劃的其中一個元素，基金着重的是培養基層兒童累積無形資產，例如正向態度，抗逆能力及社交網絡等，為其未來長遠發展奠下基礎。
Despite that the Targeted Savings in CDF comprises savings matching contribution and a financial incentive provided by the Government it is only a component of CDF which attaches importance to encouraging grass - roots children to accumulate intangible assets such as positive attitudes resilience social networks and so on with a view to laying a foundation for their long - term development
由以上可見，兒童發展基金與議案提出的"嬰兒基金"，在政策目標上不盡相同，因此，目標對象的年齡和經濟條件、儲蓄的應用範圍及基金的運作等，也有顯著分別。
From this Members can see that CDF and the baby fund proposed in the motion are different in their policy objectives . This is why there are also marked differences in the age and financial conditions of target participants the use of the savings the operation of the fund and so on
我作為兩名子女的父親，當然亦同樣關心兒童和青少年的成長和未來。
As a father of two children certainly I am equally concerned about the growth and future of children and youngsters
我們深信教育可促進孩童的全人發展，並提升他們終身學習的能力，為他們的將來打下基礎。
We firmly believe education can facilitate the whole - person development of children and enhance their ability to pursue lifelong learning thereby laying a foundation for their future
為此，特區政府致力為孩子提供平等的機會接受優質教育，而教育長期在政府的經常開支上佔首位。
To this end the SAR Government is committed to providing children with equal opportunities of receiving quality education and education has consistently topped the list of recurrent expenditures of the Government
在2017-2018年度，教育方面的經常開支預算為786億港元，佔政府經常開支的21%。
In 2017 - 2018 the recurrent expenditure on education is estimated to be HK78.6 billion accounting for 21 % of the total recurrent expenditure of the Government
我們也致力扶助基層兒童的發展，除了剛才提及的兒童發展基金，我們在多方面幫助基層兒童，包括為清貧學生而設的學生資助計劃及多個關愛基金項目，我會在總結發言時更詳細介 紹這方面的政策措施。
We also endeavour to support the development of grass - roots children . Apart from CDF mentioned earlier assistance has been provided to grass - roots children on various fronts including the financial assistance schemes and a number of assistance programmes under the Community Care Fund for needy students . I will explain these policy measures in greater detail in my closing remarks
此外，在2016年推出的低收入在職家庭津貼計劃，在設計上也特別關顧有兒童和青少年的家庭，設有兒童津貼，以鼓勵在職家庭持續就業，紓緩跨代貧窮。
Moreover the Low - income Working Family Allowance introduced in 2016 is also designed to particularly take care of families with children and youngsters by providing a Child Allowance to encourage working families to stay in active employment and ease inter - generational poverty
我們認為，多方面及針對性地扶助有需要的基層兒童，讓他們得到良好的教育和栽培，是幫助他們日後脫離貧窮和向上流動的最佳方法。
We consider that providing support to needy children from the grass roots using a multi - faceted target - specific approach to enable them to receive good education and training is the best way to help these children get rid of poverty and move up the social ladder
相反，如果我們不論經濟條件，為所有孩童自幼提供一筆金錢，供他們日後長大使用，恐怕並非最有效的方法去鼓勵孩子努力為自己的未來而積極作準備，亦非有效運用公共資源的方法。
On the contrary if all children are provided with a sum of money at young age irrespective of their financial conditions for their use when they have grown up in future I am afraid it may not be the most effective way to encourage children to work hard and actively make preparations for their future; nor is it effective utilization of public resources
我歡迎議員就如何支援兒童特別是基層兒童提出意見。
Members are welcome to make suggestions on ways to support children especially grass - roots children
主席，我謹此陳辭，在聆聽各位議員的寶貴意見後，我會再作進一步回應。
With these remarks President I will further give a response after listening to the valuable input of Members
近年，環保意識深入民心，單車作為綠色交通工具，自然受到歡迎，而且單車也是一種短途交通工具，在很多歐美城市十分盛行，這種趨勢已經變成一種生活時尚，不少人會踏單車上班。
As a form of green transport cycling has naturally become popular . Besides bicycles are a prevalent mode of transport for short - haul journeys in many European and American cities . Such a trend has become representative of a voguish lifestyle and many people go to work by bicycle
推動使用單車代步，甚至是交通運輸工具，是國際大趨勢。
The promotion of cycling as an alternative means of commute and even a mode of transport is an international trend
香港作為一個國際都會，我認同政府有需要制訂單車友善政策。
Hong Kong is a metropolitan city . I agree with the assertion that the Government needs to formulate a bicycle - friendly policy
不過，對於今天的議案，我有點擔心。
But I am a bit concerned about the motion today
議案除了爭取制訂單車友善政策外，還希望鼓勵市民在市區和郊區利用單車代步，以推動低碳運輸，達到環保的目的，但同時可能會衍生出另一些問題，特別是引起更多單車意外，今天的議案可能低估了有關問題的嚴重性。
Apart from striving for the formulation of a bicycle - friendly policy the motion also expresses the hope of encouraging people to use bicycles as an alternative mode of transport in urban and rural districts so as to promote low - carbon transport and achieve environmental protection purposes . But at the same time some other problems may arise especially the occurrence of more bicycle accidents . The motion today may have underestimated the seriousness of this problem
事實上，沙田區近日發生兩宗嚴重的單車意外，有兩名踏單車人士身受重傷。
Actually two serious accidents involving bicycles occurred in Sha Tin recently causing serious injuries to two cyclists
我們看看數據便可得知單車意外有多嚴重。
A look at statistics will give us a clear picture of the seriousness of bicycle accidents
根據政府的數字，過去6年，全港有66人因單車意外死亡，受傷人數也高達14,000人。
The Governments statistics show that over the past six years bicycle accidents claimed the lives of 66 people in Hong Kong and as many as 14 000 people were injured
同時，在全港交通意外中，有734名市民死亡，以及95,000人受傷。
During the same period 734 people were killed in traffic accidents in Hong Kong and 95 000 people were injured
對比之下，便凸顯出單車意外的嚴重性，平均每年有11人死亡，實在令人震驚。
A comparison can show the seriousness of bicycle accidents . On average 11 people are killed every year . This is indeed a shock to us
從另一個角度來看，2015年的數字，涉及電單車的意外有2,328宗，但涉及單車的意外有2,685宗，即單車的意外比電單車還要多。
Let us look at this matter from another angle . Statistics show that in 2015 there were 2 328 accidents involving motorbikes . But there were 2 685 accidents involving bicycles
大家必須注意，這些單車意外已經是嚴重至到醫院求醫的個案，一些輕微個案根本無法統計。
In other words the number of bicycle accidents was even greater than that of motorbike accidents . Members must note that these bicycle accidents were so serious that medical attention in hospital was required . In the case of those minor cases it is utterly impossible to compile any statistics
一般人相信，踏單車是安全的活動，但可能沒有想過會發生這麼多意外。
It is generally believed that cycling is a safe activity . But they may not realize that so many accidents have occurred
如果沒有足夠的安全意識和熟練的技術，即使是在單車徑上踏單車，也可能有很大危險性，過去亦曾發生不少單車落斜時的意外。
Without an adequate safety awareness and skillful techniques it can also be dangerous to cycle on cycle tracks . Over the years many bicycle accidents have occurred in the course of descending a slope
所以，即使政府推動單車友善政策，我認為也應該大力推動安全教育，灌輸市民踏單車的安全知識。
So even if the Government intends to promote a bicycle - friendly policy I think it should make vigorous efforts to promote safety education and instill the knowledge of safe cycling in people
政府早已表明立場，基於安全考慮，不鼓勵市民在市區利用單車作為交通工具。
The Government has long since made its stance clear saying that due to safety concerns it does not encourage people to use bicycles as a mode of transport in the urban areas
不過，相對於市區，密度較低的新界新市鎮則有條件利用單車作為短途代步之用。
But it has also said that as opposed to urban areas new towns with a lower density in the New Territories have the necessary conditions for adopting bicycles as an alternative mode of transport for short - haul journeys
同時，政府又強調，任何鼓勵市民以單車代步的措施，必須兼顧香港地少人多，以及發展已經非常密集的情況，並且應該以安全作為首要考慮。
At the same time the Government has also stressed that when formulating any measures for encouraging people to adopt bicycles as an alternative mode of transport it must take account of the fact that Hong Kong is a tiny place with many people and a very high density of development already and should make safety its primary consideration
有人會認為，政府的立場過於保守，但如果以安全為考慮，其實是無可厚非的。
Some people may think that the Governments position is rather conservative . But it is actually reasonable to make consideration from the angle of safety
而且，本港的路面情況的確跟很多大城市不同，香港市中心人多、車多、路面窄、行車車速快、大型車輛多，很多外國人根本不敢在香港駕駛，踏單車的危險性可想而知。
Besides road conditions in Hong Kong are honestly different from those in many major cities . The city centre of Hong Kong is crowded with people and vehicles with vehicles travelling at a high speed on narrow roads and the presence of many large vehicles . Many foreigners utterly dare not drive in Hong Kong and we can imagine the risks involved in cycling
所以，經平衡各方面的利弊，我認為可以考慮讓單車駕駛者使用一些非繁忙的市區道路，但必須做好安全配套工作，例如設立專用行車線，但不應該鼓勵他們使用繁忙的道路。
So after weighing various pros and cons I think the Government may consider the idea of allowing cyclists to use certain non - busy urban carriageways . But it must put in place auxiliary safety measures such as designating dedicated lanes for cyclists . But it should not encourage them to use busy carriageways
正如之前所說，單車友善政策除了推動使用單車之外，也應該包括推動安全意識。
As I said just now apart from promoting the use of bicycles a bicycle - friendly policy should also cover the promotion of a safety awareness
所以，基於種種安全考慮，我相信政府也要認真研究。
As a result they will only be induced to cycle on all pavements . This is the last thing the Government wishes to see . So due to various safety concerns I believe the Government should also conduct some serious studies
主席，政府一向非常重視培育我們的下一代。
President the Government has all along attached great importance to nurturing our next generation
我再次多謝今天提出這項議案的蔣麗芸議員和提出修正案的何啟明議員，以及另外7位議員剛才提出寶貴意見。
Once again I thank Dr CHIANG Lai - wan who proposed this motion and Mr HO Kai - ming who proposed the amendment as well as seven other Members for their valuable input today
我現在作出重點回應。
Now I will give a response to the salient points raised by Members
首先是學習和持續進修方面。政府的學生資助政策是確保學生不會因經濟困難而未能接受教育。
First about learning and continuing education the Governments policy on student finance is to ensure that no student is denied access to education due to lack of means
針對家庭經濟困難的學童的學習需要，我們就中、小學生設有學生資助計劃，包括"學校書簿津貼計劃"、"學生車船津貼計劃"、"上網費津貼計劃"及"考試費減免計劃"，以減輕基層家庭的經濟負擔。
To address the learning needs of students from families with financial difficulties we have in place financial assistance schemes for primary and secondary students which include the School Textbook Assistance Scheme Student Travel Subsidy Scheme Subsidy Scheme for Internet Access Charges and Examination Fee Remission Scheme in order to alleviate the financial burden of grass - roots families
此外，關愛基金亦推出多個援助項目，加強支援有需要的學生，例如"院校宿舍津貼"為有需要的大學生提供津貼，以協助他們應付居住學生宿舍的支出。
Moreover the Community Care Fund has launched a number of assistance programmes to provide greater support for needy students such as a programme to provide hostel subsidy for needy undergraduate students to meet their hostel expenses
針對大專學生的學生資助計劃包括須經入息及資產審查的"資助專上課程學生資助計劃"和"專上學生資助計劃"，以及無須入息及資產審查的"免入息審查貸款計劃"。
Financial assistance schemes for tertiary students include the means - tested Tertiary Student Finance Scheme―Publicly - funded Programmes and Financial Assistance Scheme for Post - secondary Students as well as the Non - means - tested Loan Scheme for Post - secondary Students
為了紓緩貸款人畢業初期的財政負 擔，政府亦已容許貸款人可選擇在完成課程1年後才開始償還學生貸款。
To ease the financial burden of fresh graduates who have borrowed student loans the Government has given loan borrowers the option of starting the student loan repayment one year after completing their studies
除了針對專上課程的資助和貸款計劃，政府還設有持續進修基金("基金"），為有志進修的成年人提供持續教育和培訓資助。
In addition to assistance and loan schemes for tertiary programmes the Government also has in place the Continuing Education Fund CEF to provide subsidies to adults with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training programmes
年齡介乎18至65歲的香港居民均可在成功修畢基金課程後，申請發還課程學費的80%，上限為1萬元。
Hong Kong residents aged from 18 to 65 can submit claims for reimbursement upon successful completion of the courses . The amount of subsidy is 80 % of the fees subject to a maximum sum of 10,000
行政長官在2017年施政報告中建議向基金額外注資15億元，並會探討優化基金的措施。
In the 2017 Policy Address the Chief Executive proposed to inject an additional 1.5 billion into CEF while undertaking to consider various measures to enhance CEF
我們已委聘顧問協助進行檢討基金的工作，探討優化基金運作的措施。
A consultant has been commissioned to assist in the review of CEF and explore measures to enhance the operation of CEF
有關檢討預計於本年內完成。
The review is expected to be completed within this year
為特別鼓勵有能力工作的非綜援家庭透過就業自力更生，並聚焦支援有關家庭中的兒童及青少年，政府在去年5月推出低收入在職家庭津貼計劃("低津計劃"），以鼓勵在職家庭持續就業，紓緩跨代貧窮。
To specifically encourage employable families not receiving the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance to become self - reliant through employment while focusing on supporting families with children and youth the Government introduced the Low - income Working Family Allowance LIFA Scheme in May last year to encourage working families to stay in active employment and ease inter - generational poverty
計劃在設計上特別關顧有兒童和青少年的家庭，除設有與就業和工時掛鈎的基本津貼外，還設有兒童津貼。
The Scheme is designed to particularly take care of families with children and youth . Apart from providing the Basic Allowance which is tied to employment and working hours a Child Allowance is also provided
截至今年6月2日，低津計劃收到大約逾74,000宗申請，我們已批出超過55,000宗，涉及發放津貼總金額逾6億4,000萬元。
As at 2 June this year LIFA Scheme has received about some 74 000 applications of which 55 000 applications have been approved with the amount of allowance approved totalling 640 million
在大約119,000名受惠人中，約52,000名為兒童或青少年。
Around 119 000 persons have benefited from the Scheme and of these persons around 52 000 are children or youth
我們快將就低津計劃展開整體政策檢討，以進一步優化計劃。
We will launch an overall policy review of LIFA Scheme shortly to further refine the Scheme
何啟明議員亦提出應在個人層面成立的"嬰兒基金"，為供款的家庭提供稅務寬減。
Mr HO Kai - ming proposed that a baby fund should be set up at the personal level and that tax deduction be provided to families making contributions
為了減輕納稅人養育子女的經濟負擔，政府已在過去6年先後4次提高子女免稅額和額外的免稅額。最近一次提高子女免稅額是2015-2016年度的課稅年度。
To alleviate the financial burden of taxpayers in bringing up their children the Government has for four times over the past six years increased the Child Allowance and the additional allowance for tax deduction with the most recent increase of the Child Allowance in the year of assessment 2015 - 2016
目前的子女免稅額是10萬元。在子女出生的課稅年度，另外有10萬元的額外免稅額。
The Child Allowance for tax deduction is currently 100,000 and in the year during which a child is born the Child Allowance will be increased by an additional 100,000
除了物質方面的匱乏，基層兒童也往往因為受到經濟條件的局限而影響了他們的眼界、信心和對自己發展的期望。
Apart from being subject to material deprivation grass - roots children are often affected in their outlook confidence and self - expectations for development due to financial constraints
所以，在非物質方面，我在開場發言提到的兒童發展基金，至今共獲撥款6億元，並透過非政府機構及學校先後推出合共9批共145個計劃，超過13,500名基層兒童曾經參與。
In this connection in the non - material aspect the Child Development Fund that I mentioned in my opening remarks has so far received injections totalling 600 million . Through non - governmental organizations and schools a total of 145 projects in nine batches have been launched with participation from over 13 500 grass - roots children
我們會繼續透過基金計劃幫助基層兒童累積正面態度、抗逆能力及社交網絡等無形資產，幫助他們克服跨代貧窮。
We will continue to help grass - roots children accumulate such intangible assets as positive attitudes resilience and social networks through the programmes under CEF in an effort to help them overcome inter - generational poverty
主席，雖說今天的議案重點是"嬰兒基金"，但實際上大家關心的議題並不限於對兒童成長的支援，更涉及多個成年人的生活範疇，包括房屋、醫療及退休保障等。
President although the key point of this motion today is baby fund the issues of concern to Members are actually not confined to support for the growth of children . What is more a number of areas relating to the living of adults are also involved including housing healthcare retirement protection and so on
政府相關政策局與部門已經在各個範疇透過針對性的措施協助有需要的市民，滿足有關的需要。
The relevant Policy Bureaux and departments of the Government have in various aspects provided the needy with assistance to meet their needs through target - specific measures
我們認為，現時的方法較具針對性，亦更能善用有限的公共資源。
We consider that the current approach is more target - oriented which can also make better use of the limited public resources
我們樂意與議 員及社會各界就如何進一步完善現時的支援措施保持溝通，讓不論兒童或成年人均可在各個生活範疇得到適切的支援。
We are happy to maintain communication with Members and various sectors of the community on how the existing support measures can be further improved so that both children and adults can obtain suitable support in various aspects of living
主席，今天討論的議案是"制訂單車友善政策，將單車定為交通運輸工具"，有留意立法會情況的市民便問我：原來單車不是交通工具嗎？
President the motion under discussion today is Formulating a bicycle - friendly policy and designating bicycles as a mode of transport . I have been asked by some people who have been paying attention to what is going on in this Council this question Are bicycles not a mode of transport?
換言之，政府把單車撇除在其他公共交通工具之外，仍然把單車視為一種輔助性質的工具，甚至是康樂的定位。
In other words bicycles are excluded by the Government from other public transport modes . Bicycles are still regarded as a supplementary transport mode or even positioned for recreational purposes
難怪政府至今仍未推出正式和全盤的單車政策，出現規管單車使用條文過時，硬件設計脫離實際，甚至是窒礙市民外出使用單車代步的意欲的情況。
No wonder the Government has yet to introduce a formal and comprehensive bicycle - friendly policy . Not only have the provisions regulating the use of bicycles become obsolete but the design of hardware is detached from reality . All this stifles the publics incentive to commute by bicycles
數年前，我在元朗參加了一個推廣單車安全的活動，同行有一位前港隊的單車選手代表，他與我一起體驗如何安全踏單車。
In an activity held in Yuen Long a couple of years ago to promote cycling safety I was joined by a former member of the Hong Kong national cycling team to experience safe cycling