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有沒有空間，當我們對規劃有一定信心，我們大概知道要做某些前期工程，可以先來立法會申請撥款，當規劃過了就可以做。
I wonder if it is possible for us to first seek funding approval from the Legislative Council for certain preliminary works which we have confidence in its planning and will likely be carried out so that the relevant works can commence as soon as the planning is approved
這些其實我們都希望和議員可以進一步探討。
This is what we would like to further discuss with Members
目前我們已經在幫助50多個項目，牽涉4萬多個單位。
Currently we have been assisting over 50 development projects involving 40 000 - odds housing units
我盼望在這方面，如果有具體成績，很快大家會看得到。
I hope that Members will soon be able to see the concrete results we obtain in this respect
主席，如我在開場發言所說，目前政府正全力推動土地供應專責小組經過大量公眾諮詢後得出的8個選項，我們亦全力推動精簡管制、加快整個流程的工作。
President as I said in my opening remarks the Government is now pressing ahead with the eight land supply options identified by the Task Force on Land Supply after extensive public consultation and we are pressing ahead with the work of streamlining control and expediting the entire work process
至於其他的土地供應選項，包括譬如說郊野公園邊陲地帶，好像我在開場發言所說，其實土地供應專責小組也沒有說一定不做，它說的是當未來政府能夠騰出手來，當我們推動這8個應該優先處理的選項，工作做得差不多的時候，適當時間可以再作考慮。
As for the other land supply options such as developing the periphery of country parks just as I said in my opening remarks the Task Force has not ruled out the possibility of implementing them . According to the Task Force these options will be considered afresh in due course when the Government has almost finished with the work on promoting the eight priority options and is able to free up some manpower in the future
主席，我在這裏再次感謝黃國健議員提出議案和其他議員提出的大量寶貴意見，我謹此發言。
President I hereby thank Mr WONG Kwok - kin once again for proposing the motion and other Members for expressing so much valuable views . I so submit
代理主席，過去兩年，香港經歷"黑暴"及新冠病毒病肆虐，經濟直插谷底。
Deputy President Hong Kong has experienced the black - clad violence and the raging novel coronavirus epidemic over the past two years with its economy plunged straight to rock bottom
《香港國安法》正式實施後，社會大致穩定；而隨着疫情稍為緩和，經濟亦慢慢呈現V型反彈。
Since the formal implementation of the National Security Law society is largely stable; with the epidemic becoming slightly mitigated the economy has also gradually showed a V - shaped rebound
大亂之後，市民期待出現大治，並且需要重建社會信心。
People are looking forward to good order after serious chaos and there is also a need to rebuild public confidence
隨着新冠病毒不停變種，預計會與人類並存一段長時間。
Noting the emerging variants of the novel coronavirus it is anticipated that the epidemic will co - exist with humankind for a long while
為了應對這個新常態，我感謝林健鋒議員今天提出這項議案，讓我們思考香港未來的出路，努力追回經濟發展停滯不前所蹉跎的歲月。
In order to respond to this new normal I thank Mr Jeffrey LAM for proposing this motion today to allow us to think about Hong Kongs future way out and to make up for the time lost when economic development remained stagnant
首先，我贊成議案中"成立振興經濟委員會，為疫後經濟復蘇制訂行動綱領"的建議。
To begin with I agree to the proposal of setting up an Economic Stimulation Committee to formulate action plans for post - pandemic economic recovery in the motion
歐洲央行管理委員會委員兼意大利央行行長維斯科今年4月指出，全球經濟復蘇的最大威脅，其實在於各國接種新冠疫苗的進度不一。
Member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank cum the Governor of the Italian central bank Ignazio VISCO pointed out in April this year that the biggest threat to global economic recovery actually lies in the varied progress of novel coronavirus vaccination amongst different countries
綜觀全球，為了鼓勵民眾打針，可謂奇謀盡出。
Looking around the world it can be said that all kinds of tactics have been employed to encourage people to get vaccinated
例如美國俄亥俄州連續5星期每周提供100萬美元獎金用於抽獎，青少年可獲得州立大學的全額獎學金，連備受爭議的狩獵步槍也成為抽獎獎品。
For instance the State of Ohio of the United States has been providing US1 million every week for a lucky draw for five consecutive weeks; youngsters may receive full scholarships from state universities; even the controversial hunting rifles have become prizes of the lucky draw
可見各國政府深明注射疫苗對重啟經濟的重要性，才會如此不惜工本。
It can thus be seen that the governments of various countries are well aware of the importance of vaccination to restarting the economy and are ready to pay a high price for it
特區政府本身的鼓勵措施，暫時只停留在提供疫苗假期，公務員每接種一劑疫苗後可享一天假期，吸引力有限。
The encouraging measure of the SAR Government so far includes only the provision of vaccination leave . Civil servants will be granted one day of leave for each dose of vaccine taken and the attractiveness is pretty limited
不過，商界及不同組織明白到，注射疫苗是香港經濟重回正軌的唯一出路，所以積極響應上月底推出的"全城起動快打疫苗"運動。
Nevertheless realizing that vaccination is the only way to get Hong Kongs economy back on track the business sector and different organizations actively responded to the Early Vaccination for All campaign launched at the end of last month . It is roughly estimated that the value of the rewards offered by the business sector so far is approximately 120 million
提振經濟同時需要一個穩定的社會環境，議案第二部分提到，在制訂政策前，要"廣泛收集民意"，這一點我絕對認同。
It requires a stable social environment to boost the economy . Item 2 of the motion highlights the importance of extensively collecting public views before formulating policies . I absolutely agree to this
因此，在上周的立法會行政長官質詢時間，我再次問特首會否恢復社區對話，目的是讓社會各階層人士可直接向政府表達意見。
Therefore during the Chief Executives Question Time of the Legislative Council held last week I asked the Chief Executive again if she would resume holding Community Dialogue sessions with an aim to allow people from all walks of life to directly express their views to the Government
代理主席，重建信心不能朝夕達成，但多聆聽市民意見，多急市民所急，則永遠也不會走錯路。
Deputy President rebuilding confidence cannot be achieved overnight yet it will never be wrong to listen more to peoples views and share the publics urgent concern
何君堯議員的修正案，同樣是為了改善民生這個目的，所以我會支持原議案及修正案。
As Dr Junius HOs amendment also seeks to improve peoples livelihood I will therefore support both the original motion and the amendment
主席，我首先感謝黃國健議員動議原議案。
President first of all I would like to thank Mr WONG Kwok - kin for moving the original motion
全方位增加土地供應，涉及市民最為關心的房屋問題，同時亦涉及不同產業的發展，對香港經濟民生影響至大。
Increasing land supply on all fronts involves not only the housing issue which is of great concern to the public but also the development of various industries which has a great impact on Hong Kongs economy and peoples livelihood
主席，本港市民的居住空間非常狹窄，不但越住越貴，而且越住越細。
President the living space of Hong Kong people is very small . Not only are we paying more for the housing but the living space is getting smaller and smaller
一般公屋申請者的平均輪候時間長達5.8年，創22年新高，市民怨聲載道。
With the average waiting time of general public housing applicants reaching 5.8 years hitting a record high in 22 years complaints were heard everywhere
經民聯歷來非常重視這項議題，在本星期一6月7日便發布了《香港十年安居計劃》建議書，認為特區政府必須改變目前"頭痛醫頭、腳痛醫腳、臨急造地、窮於應付"的被動局面，主動作出全面規劃，多管齊下增加土地及房屋供應。
BPA has all along attached great importance to this issue . On 7 June this Monday BPA released a 10 - year housing plan for Hong Kong proposing that the SAR Government should change its current passive role which formulates piecemeal policies to deal with problems on an ad hoc basis and create land in a rush for the sake of expediency into an active and comprehensive planning role to increase land and housing supply through a multi - pronged approach
經民聯的10年安居計劃，建議開發2,400公頃土地，增加65萬個公私營房屋單位，將人均居住面積由約161平方呎增至200平方呎，務求從根本解決香港安居難的深層次矛盾。
BPAs 10 - year housing plan proposes to develop 2 400 hectares of land increase the number of public and private housing units by 650 000 and increase the per capita living space from 161 sq ft to 200 sq ft with a view to solving the deep - seated housing problem in Hong Kong at root
因此，我認同原議案的基本原則和方向，要求政府用盡一切方法，全方位增加短、中、長期的土地供應，並加快土地開發及規劃的程序，從而增加住屋供應及加快產業發展。
Therefore I agree with the basic principle and direction of the original motion which requests the Government to exhaust all means to increase the short - medium - and long - term land supply and expedite the land development and planning procedures thereby increasing the housing supply and speeding up industries development
政府應盡快推展中部水域人工島和各項填海造地計劃的可行性研究，並檢討《保護海港條例》的適用範圍，以增加近岸填海的合適地點。
The Government should expeditiously take forward the project of artificial islands in the Central Waters and the feasibility studies on various reclamation plans for land creation and review the scope of application of the Protection of the Harbour Ordinance to increase suitable sites for near - shore reclamation
發展生態價值較低的郊野公園邊陲用地和綠化地帶，是重要的選項。
Developing sites with relatively low ecological value on the periphery of country parks and green belt areas is an important option
經民聯認為，政府長遠可以把郊野公園總面積的3%，即約1,329公頃的邊陲地帶，改劃成住宅用地。
BPA is of the view that in the long run the Government can rezone 3 % of the total area of country parks namely 1 329 hectares of land on their periphery to residential use
同時，政府應大幅開發新界土地，加快開發前邊境禁區用地和逐步開放沙頭角墟禁區。
At the same time the Government should embark on massive land development in the New Territories by expediting the development of the land of the former Frontier Closed Area and progressively opening up the closed area of Sha Tau Kok Town
為了釋放現有土地潛力，政府也應加快重建老舊公共屋邨，同時調高市區及新界土地的最高發展密度。
To unleash the potential of existing land the Government should also expedite the redevelopment of old public housing estates while raising the highest development density of land in the urban areas and the New Territories
經民聯亦敦促當局積極引用《收回土地條例》，加快收回新界的棕地、祖堂地及閒置農地，但必須全面檢討現行的特惠分區補償制 度，設立具彈性和透明度的合理補償機制，以保障土地業權人享有《基本法》所列明的各項權利。
BPA also urges the authorities to while proactively invoking the Lands Resumption Ordinance to expedite the resumption of brownfield sites TsoTong lands and idle agricultural land in the New Territories conduct a comprehensive review on the existing ex - gratia zonal compensation system and set up a reasonable compensation mechanism with flexibility and transparency so as to safeguard various rights to which land owners are entitled as set out in the Basic Law
主席，儘管特區政府必須全方位增加土地及房屋供應，卻應該避免"病急亂投醫"而採取不恰當的措施。
President while the SAR Government has to increase land and housing supply on all fronts it should refrain from taking inappropriate measures in a haphazard manner
我不同意原議案開徵土地閒置稅的建議。
I do not agree with the introduction of an idle land tax proposed in the original motion
當然，我認同要平衡土地發展與生態保育，認為當局應該加強與發展商、地區持份者和保育團體的溝通和協調工作，謀求多贏方案。
I surely reckon the need to strike a balance between land development and ecological conservation and consider that the authorities should enhance the communication and coordination with developers local stakeholders and conservation groups so as to formulate a win - win option
我同意原議案提出的建議，研究將大型設施搬遷，以騰出土地以供發展，但我在修正案中刪去原議案列舉大型設施的例子。
While I agree with the proposal in the original motion to conduct studies on the relocation of large - scale facilities to vacate land for development in my amendment I have deleted the examples of large - scale facilities from the original motion
由於粉嶺高爾夫球場在文物建築、本土文化、自然生態及體育發展等方面，都有獨特的保留價值，社會上對其搬遷問題仍有爭議。
As the Fanling Golf Course has its unique preservation value in terms of heritage local culture ecology and sports development there is still controversy in society over its relocation
對葵涌貨櫃碼頭的搬遷問題，亦不易定案。
The relocation of the Kwai Chung Container Terminals is not an easy decision to make either
代理主席，我謹此陳辭，懇請各位議員支持我的修正案。
With these remarks Deputy President I implore Members to support my amendment
主席，首先感謝林健鋒議員提出原議案，相信大家都十分認同，特區政府必須制訂可行的政策措施，以振興經濟、改善民生，並與社會各界良性互動，從而重建社會對政府的信心。
President first of all I would like to thank Mr Jeffrey LAM for proposing the original motion . I believe we will all agree that the SAR Government should formulate feasible policy measures to boost the economy and improve peoples livelihood establish positive interaction with different sectors of society thereby rebuilding public confidence in the Government
主席，作為本港工商專業界的政團，經民聯對於振興經濟這個議題非常關注。
President as a political group with members from the business and professional sectors BPA is very much concerned about boosting the economy
2020年10月15日，我與林健鋒議員聯名致函立法會 工商事務委員會主席，建議於工商事務委員會下成立振興香港經濟小組委員會，以全面檢討及研究振興香港經濟的政策。
On 15 October 2020 Mr Jeffrey LAM and I jointly wrote to the Chairman of the Legislative Council Panel on Commerce and Industry proposing the setting up of the Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Stimulation of Hong Kongs Economy under the Panel to comprehensively review and study policies relating to the stimulation of Hong Kongs economy
當時，我們強調，本港面對2019新型冠狀病毒疫情持續和經濟衰退的雙重夾擊，社會各界須切實應對我們所面臨的嚴峻挑戰。
We also emphasized in the letter that given the double whammy of ongoing COVID - 19 epidemic and economic recession facing Hong Kong different sectors of society should conscientiously respond to the daunting challenges in front of us
特區政府一方面要為各界提供適切援助，"撐企業，保就業"，並支援失業人士；另一方面，更需要為"後疫情時代"復蘇經濟積極部署，必須多管齊下支援工商專業界，提升競爭力及善用"一國兩制"的優勢，把握區域合作機遇。
The SAR Government should on the one hand provide all sectors with appropriate assistance to support enterprises safeguard jobs and help the unemployed and on the other hand actively make plans for economic recovery in the post - epidemic era . It should adopt a multi - pronged approach to support the business and professional sectors enhance competitiveness capitalize on the advantages of one country two systems and seize the opportunities of regional cooperation
香港亦需要盡早研究和部署實現在國內國際市場"雙接軌"，積極把握國家經濟"雙循環"的機遇，配合國家"十四五"規劃，發揮香港的特殊作用。
It is also imperative for Hong Kong to conduct studies and plan early to link up with domestic and international markets actively grasp the opportunities brought by the dual circulation in the countrys economy and complement the National 14 Five - Year Plan to give play to its special role
隨後，經過內務委員會的討論和同意，振興香港經濟事宜小組委員會在12月22日舉行了第一次會議。
Later on after discussion the Subcommittee was formed with the consent of the House Committee and held its first meeting on 22 December
經過與政府當局半年多的開會討論，大家對於促進本地經濟復蘇，配合CEPA的修訂以推廣香港專業服務，積極參與"國內國際雙循環"，藉粵港澳大灣區建設機遇以推動本地經濟，以及推動香港創新及科技發展等議題，有相當詳細的探討。
After over six months of discussions the Subcommittee and the Administration have explored in considerable detail how to facilitate the revival of the local economy promote Hong Kongs professional services active participation in the domestic and international dual circulation through the amended Agreement on Trade in Services under CEPA ride on the development opportunities in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area to promote the local economy promote the development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong and so on
因此，我贊成由特區政府成立振興經濟委員會，為疫後經濟復蘇制訂行動綱領和各項配套政策措施。
Therefore I support the setting up of an Economic Stimulation Committee by the SAR Government to formulate action plans and complementary policy measures for post - epidemic economic recovery
主席，顯而易見，即使有振興經濟的可行方案，若要各項政策措施取得成效，大前提是政府當局可以成功控制本地疫情。
President obviously even if there are viable plans to revitalize the economy the effectiveness of the relevant policy measures will hinge on the success of the Government in controlling the local epidemic situation
因此，特區政府的當務之急是與社會各界攜手，盡快提高疫苗接種率。
It is thus imperative for the SAR Government to work with all sectors of society to increase the vaccination rate expeditiously
社會上對此有不少奇談怪論，不認同甚至質疑所謂"谷針"的舉措。
There are many weird talks in the community opposing or even casting doubt on the attempts to boost vaccination
但是，無論是世界衞生組織的呼籲，以至世界各地所採取的措施，都顯示提高疫苗接種率至特定水平是建立群體免疫的必要之舉。
However be it the appeal of the World Health Organization or the measure taken by different countries of the world it is an essential move to build herd immunity by raising the vaccination rate to a specified high level
對於不實以至虛假的信息要及時闢謠，並與工商及專業界加強溝通協作，盡可能為市民接種疫苗提供各種便利和鼓勵的措施。
In case there is any untrue or false information it should quash them quickly . Also it should strengthen its communication and collaboration with the business and professional sectors to provide as many facilitations and incentives as possible to encourage vaccination
此外，當局亦應訂立清晰的接種目標，推動全城接種。
In addition the authorities should set clear goal for the vaccination campaign to promote vaccination for all
何君堯議員的修正案提到"加強十八區民政事務專員管理地區的權力，令他們可以快速反應，急民之所急"，我表示認同。
I agree with the amendment proposed by Dr Junius HO about strengthening the powers of the 18 District Officers over the administration of the districts so that they can make rapid response and act proactively to address the concerns of the people promptly
代理主席，土地問題應該是香港最急需及最難解決的問題。
Deputy President the land issue should be the most difficult and compelling issue to be solved in Hong Kong
除房屋外，醫療衞生、社會福利、教育、文娛康樂、交通基建、商貿發展等也需要土地，不同的土地需求也在互相競爭。
In addition to housing land is also required in respect of healthcare social welfare education culture and recreation transport infrastructure and commercial development etc . and different uses of land are competing with one another
記得我在2012年重返議會時，第一項要處理的議題，就是反對政府建議將啟 德體育園區用地改作建屋用途。
I remember that when I was re - elected as a Member of this Council in 2012 the first task was to oppose the Governments proposal to convert land of the Kai Tak Multi - purpose Sports Complex to land for housing construction
這種"十個茶壺九個蓋"的情況，令不同政策範疇也在搶用土地，成為制約香港發展的最大元兇。
With only nine lids for ten teapots different policy areas have to compete for land and this is the biggest culprit in restricting the development of Hong Kong
上屆政府視解決土地問題為施政的重中之重，現屆政府亦把增加土地供應列作首要任務，進行了持續1年半的土地大辯論，列出了增加土地供應的不同選項。
While the last - term Government had accorded top priority to resolving the land issue the current - term Government has also accorded top priority to increasing land supply and conducted a grand debate on land that lasted one and a half years setting out different options on increasing land supply
代理主席，我肯定政府開拓土地的努力，但客觀的現實是，政府增加土地的速度不單無法"追落後"，更是變得越來越落後。
Deputy President I affirm the Governments efforts to open up more land . And yet the objective reality is that the speed at which the Government provides additional land has not only failed to catch up but is lagging further behind
團結香港基金早前的研究，指出了房屋供應的數大問題，包括"熟地"供應不足、房屋落成量低、居住質素低下。
The study conducted by Our Hong Kong Foundation earlier on points out that Hong Kong is caught in a deadlock of triple lows namely low spade - ready land supply low housing completions and low quality of living
過去8年公私營房屋的累積短缺，相當於1.6個太古城及13.5個彩虹邨。
The cumulative shortfall of public and private housing units in the past eight years is equivalent to 1.6 Taikoo Shing and 13.5 Choi Hung Estate
黃偉綸局長上星期指出了一個嚴酷的現實，就是根據現行程序，由"生地"變成"熟地"一般需時最少6年。
Secretary Michael WONG highlighted the harsh reality last week . According to the existing procedures it generally takes at least six years to transform primitive land into space - ready sites
我一直十分關注政府平整土地的年度數字。
I have been very much concerned about the annual figures of land formation by the Government
在2003年至2007年4個年度，政府每年平整的土地大概有90多公頃，但在2008年至2020年的13個年頭，平均每年只有18公頃供應，僅僅只及先前的兩成。
Within four years from 2003 to 2007 the Governments land formation each year was more than 90 hectares; but within 13 years from 2008 to 2020 the average land formation each year was only 18 hectares representing only 20 % of the previous figure
我們現時面對的土地問題恐怕已經不是"十個茶壺九個蓋"，而是"十個茶壺七個蓋"。
I am afraid the land issue that we are facing is more serious than having only nine lids for ten teapots as there are probably only seven lids for ten teapots
面對嚴峻的土地短缺問題，政府應該在切實可行的情況下不拘一格，多手段、多渠道、全方位地加快滿足土地需求。
Facing acute land shortage the Government should expeditiously meet the demand for land in an eclectic and multi - faceted manner on all fronts as far as practicable
我整體上支持黃國健議員提出的議案，但想具體就議案的內容提出一點保留及作出一個補充。
On the whole I support Mr WONG Kwok - kins motion but would like to highlight my specific reservation about the motion and raise an additional point
我有所保留的是，雖然土地嚴重短缺，但我們要避免"盲搶地"。
I have reservation because even though there is an acute shortage of land we must avoid scrambling for land
議案建議研究把粉嶺高爾夫球場搬遷，我對這一點有強烈的保留。
The motion proposes to conduct studies on the relocation of the Fanling Golf Course which I have strong reservation about
代理主席，粉嶺高爾夫球場是香港高爾夫球代表隊的主要訓練場地，歷史悠久，場內有多座值得保留的古蹟，包括被評為一級歷史建築的行政長官別墅。
Deputy President the Fanling Golf Course is the main training ground for Hong Kongs golf team . It has a long history and there are a number of monuments worth preservation including the official residence of the Chief Executive which has been listed as a Grade I historic building
重置球場的建議一經落實，將會令周邊地區所需的綠色空間變為不可能。
Once the proposal on the relocation of the golf course is implemented green space needed in the surrounding area will be gone
我們要求令球場的營運者合乎社會的整體要求，而非隨意改變球場選址。
Instead of arbitrarily changing the location of the golf course we believe the operator of the golf course should be asked to meet the overall requirements of society
隨意搬遷球場，我相信將會得不償失。
I trust that the loss will outweigh the gain if the golf course is arbitrarily relocated
我想強調，社會不應以犧牲其他政策範疇的需要，作為解決土地問題的方法，而是應該開發土地、增加容量，這樣才可以治標治本。
I would like to emphasize that society should not resolve the land issue by sacrificing the needs in other policy areas . Instead land should be developed to increase capacity so as to get temporary solution and effect permanent cure
因此，我想就黃國健議員的議案補充一項建議，就是我們仍需與內地商議，研究向內地鄰近地區租借大面積的土地，或透過填海建立"飛地"，為增加香港土地供應提供更多選擇。
Hence I would like to make an additional proposal to Mr WONG Kwok - kins motion ie . we still need to negotiate with the Mainland authorities to explore the lease of large pieces of land surrounding the Mainland or the creation of enclaves through reclamation to provide more options for increasing land supply in Hong Kong
代理主席，回歸以來，香港的房價和租金節節上升，對中產階級而言，置業逐漸成為一個遙不可及的夢；對基層市民而言，輪候公屋有如望天打卦。
Deputy President since the return of sovereignty housing prices and rents in Hong Kong have been steadily rising . For the middle class home ownership has gradually become an unattainable dream; for the grass - roots people waiting for public housing is like waiting in vain
本屆政府上任後，成立了土地供應專責小組，大規模覓地。
After the current - term Government assumed office the Task Force on Land Supply was set up for extensive site search
從長遠角度來看，開闢新的土地資源是勢之所趨；而在短期供應方面，基層市民的居住環境每況愈下，政府需要雷厲風行，尋找短期內可供建屋的土地。
From a long - term perspective the development of new land resources is the trend; as for short - term supply the living environment of grass - roots people is deteriorating so the Government should take bold action to identify land for housing construction within a short time
今天，我主要從兩個範疇辯論這項議題。
Today I will mainly discuss two aspects of this issue
要較快覓得土地，其中一項建議就是開放沙頭角墟禁區，善用當區的閒置土地。
To expedite site search one of the suggestions is to open up the Sha Tau Kok Town Frontier Closed Area FCA and make good use of the idle land in the area
沙頭角墟位處深港邊界，有不少閒置土地可用，加上深港兩地的口岸重整，配合大灣區發展，沙頭角墟絕對有潛力發展成為邊境新市鎮。
The Sha Tau Kok Town is located at the Shenzhen - Hong Kong border and there is a lot of idle land available for use . Coupled with the relocation of Shenzhen - Hong Kong boundary control points and complementing the development of the Greater Bay Area the Sha Tau Kok Town definitely has the potential for development into a new border town
新界北區4個鄉事委員會均贊成政府解禁沙頭角墟，地區人士亦不反對，但無奈政府仍因為保安理由，擔心走私案件增加而拒絕考慮。
The four rural committees in North District New Territories agreed that the Government should lift the restrictions on the Sha Tau Kok Town and local residents had no objections either but the Government refused to consider for security reasons worrying that smuggling cases might increase
我多次提出可在周末或假日試行，增加警力巡查走私案件，但政 府仍未接納我的意見。
I have proposed time and again to step up police patrol against smuggling during weekends or holidays on trial basis but the Government has yet to accept my proposal
我期望政府可以改變思維，不要再白白浪費邊境的土地資源。
I hope that the Government can change its mindset and stop wasting land resources at the border for no reason
關於第二個範疇，近日大家熱熾討論引用《收回土地條例》徵收土地以興建公營房屋。
On the second aspect there have recently been heated discussions on invoking the Lands Resumption Ordinance to resume land for public housing construction
《條例》是政府的"尚方寶劍"，但我必須提醒政府，《條例》的賠償準則在法理上存在矛盾，一方面指明不計土地的潛在價值，但另一方面卻清晰指明收地時要考慮市價。
While the Ordinance is the imperial sword of the Government I must remind it that the criteria of compensation in the Ordinance are legally contradictory . On the one hand it specifies that the potential value of the land is not considered; on the other hand it clearly specifies that the market value should be considered in land resumption
事實上，以公眾利益為由收地，亦與"保障私有產權"原則有衝突。
In fact land resumption on grounds of public interests is also contrary to the principle of protecting private property rights
政府目前以每平方呎300元至1,300多元收購新界的農地或祖堂地，但土地業權人卻無法以同等價錢，在區內購回面積相若的土地。
The Government currently acquires farmland or TsoTong lands in the New Territories at a price between 300 and more than 1,300 per sq ft but the landowners cannot buy back land lot of similar size in the same district at the same price