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我重申，工聯會建議的短期失業和停工現金津貼是應對疫情的臨時措施，邏輯上與局長的偉大發明"保就業"計劃相似，用意是援助在疫情下失業和停工人士的開支。
I would like to reiterate that the short - term cash allowance for unemployment and suspension of work proposed by HKFTU is a temporary measure to cope with the pandemic . It is similar in logic to the Employment Support Scheme a great invention of the Secretary which aims to help with the expenses of those who are unemployed or suspended from work during the pandemic
假如政府秉承同一標準，為何可以推出"保就業"計劃，卻不可以推出一項臨時計劃，支援失業和停工的工友呢？
If the Government adheres to the same standard why can it introduce the Employment Support Scheme but not a temporary scheme to support those who are unemployed or suspended from work?
我再提出一個問題。
Let me raise another question
全世界有哪個地方容許僱主用僱員的退休福利來補貼他們解僱僱員的支出？
Are there any places in the world where employers are allowed to use employees retirement benefits to subsidize the expenses of dismissing them?
強積金屬於僱員，用僱員的退休福利來補貼僱主解僱僱員的支出，道理也說不通，這是全世界也沒有的，只不過香港正在做。
It does not make sense to use employees MPF accrued benefits which are their retirement benefits to subsidize employers expenses of dismissing them . This is not found anywhere else in the world but is only happening in Hong Kong
關於長期失業保障，工聯會希望長遠建立一個完整並以個人為單位的失業援助制度。
With regard to long - term unemployment protection HKFTU hopes that a comprehensive and individual - based unemployment assistance system can be established in the long run
我們的初步建議是援助金額上限可以設為工資中位數的八成，為期6個月，用意是及時援助失業人士在找到工作前的開支。
Our preliminary proposal is the provision of an allowance to the unemployed at 80 % of their median monthly wages for a period of six months with the intention of helping them with their expenses before they land a new job
至於這應名為失業保險或失業援助，應否供款、由誰供款、津貼金額、時限等，工聯會持開放態度，我們可以再討論。
As for whether it should be named unemployment insurance or unemployment assistance whether it should be contributory who should make the contribution the amount of the allowance and the time limit HKFTU keeps an open mind and we can discuss it further
我們亦不介意局長以學者或專家的身份展開大型項目，研究我們是否需要長遠的失業援助，這應名為失業保險或其他。
We do not mind if the Secretary in his capacity as an academic or expert commences a big project exploring whether we need a long - term unemployment assistance and whether it should be called unemployment insurance or something else
如果局長擔心建立一個失業保障制度，會導致道德風險，令僱主更容易解僱員工，僱員又會更容易辭職，我想說現實並沒有道德風險可言。
If the Secretary is concerned that the introduction of an unemployment protection system will give rise to moral hazards making it easier for employers to dismiss employees and for employees to resign I would like to say that in reality there are no moral hazards whatsoever
當僱員面對無良僱主時，還談何道德呢？
When employees are faced with unscrupulous employers are there any morals to speak of?
無良僱主會以公司破產清盤再另起爐灶的方法，逃避遣散費和長期服務金甚至欠薪的問題。
Unscrupulous employers can start a new business by filing for bankruptcy and liquidation to avoid the problems with severance payments long service payments and even wage defaults
勞工處資料顯示，去年6月至9月期間，破欠基金申請個案近1,100宗，涉款8,800萬元。
Based on the information of the Labour Department there were nearly 1 100 applications for PWIF from June to September last year involving an amount of 88 million
今年9月的申索個案更達431宗，款額錄得3,835萬元，是16個月以來新高，申請宗數和金額均較去年同期增加兩倍，情況令人憂慮。
The number of claims even reached 431 this September involving an amount of 38,350,000 a record high over the past 16 months . It is unsettling that both the number of applications and the amount involved have increased two - fold compared with the same period last year
所以，局長所提到的道德風險根本不會存在。
As a result the moral hazards as referred to by the Secretary are simply non - existent
相信以局長這麼高智慧，讀過這麼多書，他稍後一定會有很多理論，駁斥我們所有議員，例如某建議不科學、不合邏輯等。
I believe that since the Secretary is an intelligent and well - educated person he will certainly raise quite a number of arguments in a moment to refute all Members saying for example a certain proposal is unscientific or illogical
但是，做人或做官不在於讀過多少書或智慧有多高，而是在於能否了解市民的痛，關心失業的工友，了解基層市民正承受的痛。
However as a person or an official what matters is not his educational attainment or his intelligence but rather whether he can feel the pain of the public care about the unemployed and understand the pain the grass roots are suffering
根據政府日前的統計，去年12月至今年2月的失業率上升7.2%，創16年的新高。
According to the latest statistics released by the Government the unemployment rate in December last year to February this year increased to 7.2 % the highest in 16 years
事實上，在2019年下半年出現連串"黑暴"，加上今年年初至今的新冠病毒疫情所拖累，香港不少行業，包括旅遊業，錄得斷崖式下跌，在經歷四波的疫情後，旅遊業仍然處於冰封狀態，至今難見曙光，可以說是苦不堪言。
As a matter of fact in the second half of 2019 a series of riots coupled with the coronavirus epidemic since the beginning of this year many industries in Hong Kong including the tourism industry have recorded a precipitous fall . After four waves of outbreaks the tourism industry is still in a frozen state and there is hardly any light at the end of the tunnel . The situation is miserable
為此，去年政府因應疫情耗資800多億元推出兩輪"保就業"計劃，向合資格的僱主提供工資補貼，希望能達到"撐企業、保就業"的目的，計劃的確能夠紓緩企業的財政壓力，暫時避免出現大規模的倒閉潮和結業潮。
In response to the epidemic the Government introduced the 80 billion Employment Support Scheme ESS in two tranches to provide wage subsidies to eligible employers in the hope of supporting enterprises safeguarding jobs . ESS could indeed alleviate the financial pressure on enterprises and temporarily avoid massive wave of business closures
但是，當時社會上有不少意見批評"保就業"計劃不能夠做到精準，當中予人詬病的是企業不論盈虧一律合資格申請，所以一些不受疫情影響的行業，例如連鎖超級市場、物業管理公司等均能得到公帑資助，可以說是錦上添花。
Nevertheless there have been opinions in the society at the time criticizing ESS for not being targeted enough . One of the criticisms was that enterprises were eligible to apply for subsidies regardless of their profits or losses . Hence some industries not affected by the epidemic such as supermarket chains and property management companies could also receive publicly - funded subsidies
相反，在"保就業"計劃至11月底結束後，不少行業經營仍然十分困難，尤其是旅遊相關行業，例如旅行社、酒店、航空業界和跨境運輸業等，極希望有新一輪支援，但由11月至今已超過3個多月，政府依然無意推出第三輪"保就業"計劃。
For them it was like icing on the cake . On the contrary after ESS ended at the end of November many industries particularly tourism - related industries such as travel agencies hotels aviation and cross - border transportation industries are still operating in great difficulties and very much hope that there will be a new round of support will be provided . However more than three months have passed since November and the Government still has no intention to introduce the third tranche of ESS
因此，我們業界包括我本人已多次在不同場合促請政府針對特困的行業，推出第三輪"保就業"計劃，或參考海外的例子，例如新加坡政府按照行業受創的程度作出薪金補貼、澳洲政府針對旅遊業推出12億澳元的支援方案，這些計劃均希望能夠幫助業界走出困境，待疫情受控制後業務能夠盡快復蘇。
For this reason our industry myself included have repeatedly urged the Government on various occasions to introduce the third tranche of ESS targeting industries in exceptional difficulties or draw reference from overseas examples . For example the Singaporean Government provided wage subsidies according to the degree of damage suffered by various industries; the Australian Government introduced an A1.2 billion support scheme for the tourism industry . These schemes aim at helping the industry get out of the plight and recover speedily once the epidemic comes under control
當然在支援僱員方面，政府曾推出一些措施，例如財政司司長在公布本年度財政預算案時提出，將邀請僱員再培訓局在年中推出第四期"特別․愛增值"計劃至今年年底。
Certainly as far as employee support is concerned the Government has introduced some measures . For example the Financial Secretary announced in this years Budget speech that the Government will ask the Employees Retraining Board to launch the fourth tranche of the Love Upgrading Special Scheme in the middle of this year which will last until the end of this year
我認同這項計劃的理念，但只是理念而已，相信有助社會上失去固定收入的僱員，或一些沒有固定收入的自由作業者，例如一眾導遊和領隊，他們可以在沒有業務、沒有收入的情況下，可以通過這項計劃一方面有再培訓的機會，另一方面亦有相對固定的補貼。
I agree with the idea and only the idea of this scheme as I believe that it can help employees who lost their regular income or freelancers without a regular income such as tour guides and tour escorts to receive retraining and earn a relatively regular allowance when they have no business and thus no income
但是今次疫情的時間長，不少人長期處於停工、停薪的狀況，最慘是不知何時結束，所以這項計劃予人感覺是軟弱無力，未能夠幫助真正失業的人士。
However as the epidemic has lasted a long time many people have been out of work and pay for a long time . Worse still they do not know when this situation will end . As a result this scheme gives people the impression that it is ineffective and unable to help the truly unemployed
因此，我比較贊同邵議員在修正案中的建議，將"特別․愛增值"計劃的每月津貼上限提高至9,000元，為期半年，作為政府在未能夠提供失業援助計劃下，加強支援失業或就業不足人士的過渡措施。
Therefore I agree with the proposal in Mr SHIUs amendment to raise the maximum monthly allowance under the Love Upgrading Special Scheme to 9,000 for a period of half a year as a transitional measure to strengthen support for the unemployed or underemployed when the Government is unable to put in place an unemployment assistance scheme
代理主席，香港已經反覆經歷四波疫情，目前正面對最近西營盤健身中心群組爆發的疫情挑戰，可以說疫情受控無期，大部分行業仍處於苦苦支撐的狀態。
Deputy President Hong Kong has gone through four waves of outbreaks and is currently facing the challenge of the recent outbreak of the Sai Ying Pun gym cluster . There is still a long way to go before the epidemic comes under control . The majority of industries are still struggling
香港是對外型的經濟體，要令經濟盡快復蘇，單靠本地消費市場難以解決，需要與內地通關，以及與海外建立旅遊氣泡，才可以提振香港經濟。
Being an externally oriented economy it is hard for Hong Kongs economy to recover expeditiously relying solely on the local consumer market . Cross - border travel between Hong Kong and the Mainland must be resumed and travel bubbles with foreign countries must be established in order to boost Hong Kongs economy
因此，我認同陳克勤議員的原議案提出，應該盡快實施粵港澳健康碼互認制度的建議，這才有機會達到通關效果，香港的經濟才有機會復蘇。
Therefore I agree with the proposal in Mr CHAN Hak - kans original motion to implement as soon as possible the mutual recognition system for health codes of Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao . Only then will there be a chance for resumption of cross - border travel and recovery of Hong Kongs economy . According to the Governments statistics the value of total retail sales in January was 32.6 billion decreased by 13 % year - on - year and declined for 24 consecutive months
謝議員曾經在2019年提出質詢時，詢問政府有否計劃在觀塘避風塘進行填海工程。
In his question raised in 2019 Mr TSE once asked whether the Government had any plan to carry out reclamation works at the Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter KTTS
當時發展局局長的回覆是沒有打算，其中一個原因是九龍東的單軌列車正進行可行性研究，未來可以解決當區的交通問題。
At that time the Secretary for Development replied that there was no such intention one of the reasons being that a feasibility study on a monorail in Kowloon East was underway which could solve the traffic problems in the district in the future
但是，去年的施政報告已經明確宣布，醞釀10年的啟德單軌列車項目在技術上不可行，宣布項目失效。
However last years Policy Address has made it clear that the Kai Tak monorail project which has been in the pipeline for 10 years is technically infeasible and the project will not be pursued
然而，未來九龍東尤其是啟德還有多個大型商住基建項目，包括啟德體育園區，勢必為該區增加大量人流。
Nevertheless there are many large - scale commercial and residential infrastructure projects in Kowloon East―particularly in Kai Tak―including the Kai Tak Multi - purpose Sports Complex and they are bound to bring a huge flow of people to the district
如果所有設施全面投入使用，估計九龍東原來規劃的交通配套將會更不勝負荷。
If all these facilities come into full operation it is estimated that the ancillary transport facilities originally planned for Kowloon East will be even more overloaded
所以，我同意在避風塘船隻獲提供足夠泊位的前提下，研究觀塘避風塘填海的可能性，以解決九龍東用地不足的交通問題。
Therefore I agree that we should study the feasibility of the KTTS reclamation on the premise that adequate berthing spaces are provided for vessels at the typhoon shelter so as to address the traffic problems arising from the shortage of land in Kowloon East
每當有兩艘大型郵輪停靠，就會同時間有大量遊客進出該區，令區內馬上出現交通混亂。
Every time when two mega cruise ships berth there masses of visitors go in and out the district simultaneously causing immediate traffic chaos across the district
除 了提供郵輪上落客區之外，硬件還可為當區提供商務、休閒及旅遊空間。
Apart from providing areas for the embarkation and disembarkation of cruise passengers the hardware can also provide space for business leisure and tourism purposes in the district
可是，由於交通配套差，郵輪碼頭的商場、展覽場地等設施使用率一直不高，未能達到原先設計時預期的經濟效益。
That said due to poor ancillary transport facilities the shopping mall exhibition venue and other facilities in the cruise terminal have all along been under - utilized and the economic benefits originally envisaged have not been achieved
要改變目前的被動局面，只有從提升交通網絡方面着手，才可以充分發揮郵輪碼頭的價值，以及解決周邊的交通問題。
To turn around the current passive situation the only way is to improve the traffic network so that the value of the cruise terminal can be fully exerted and the traffic problems in the vicinity can be resolved
謝議員提出觀塘避風塘填海，確實是其中一項值得探討的方案。
The KTTS reclamation proposed by Mr TSE is indeed one of the options worth exploring
如果成功填海，碼頭區將可與觀塘區連成一體。
If successful the terminal area can be integrated with the Kwun Tong District
除了增加用地之外，車輛也就無需像現時般繞道，交通問題亦隨即迎刃而解，有利啟德郵輪碼頭及周邊設施的長遠發展。
Apart from additional land supply vehicles will no longer need to make a detour as they do now and the traffic problems will then be solved which is conducive to the development of KTCT and its surrounding facilities in the long run
主席，市區填海不單是工程的問題這麼簡單，還會有不同的爭議，由研究到落實估計可能超過10年時間。
President reclamation in urban areas is not simply a matter of engineering works but comes with various controversies and is estimated to take over 10 years from study to implementation
因此，除了填海之外，我亦建議可以考慮一些短、中、長期措施，以解決目前當區及郵輪碼頭對外的交通問題。
For this reason on top of reclamation I also suggest that some short - medium - and long - term measures can be considered in order to solve the existing problems with the traffic in the district and the external access of the cruise terminal
短期建議就是在鄰近避風塘入口處，即啟德跑道公園旁邊設立一個臨時的上落客碼頭設施。
A short - term proposal is to establish a temporary terminal facility for passenger embarkation and disembarkation near the entrance to the typhoon shelter that is next to the Kai Tak Runway Park
目前舊機場的消防局附近已經設有啟德公眾碼頭，但使用這個碼頭的船隻必須深入避風塘，路線比較迂迴耗時。
Despite the existing Kai Tak Public Pier near the former airport fire station vessels using this pier must reach the interior of the typhoon shelter by taking a relatively circuitous and time - consuming route
目前由觀塘到北角的渡輪需要半途停泊，但因為時間較長，乘客反應一般；內地入境團暢旺的時候，為了分流土瓜灣的旅行團，亦曾經使用這個碼頭以安排內地客參與維港遊，但由於碼頭的位置比較偏僻，反應同樣一般。
At present ferries plying between Kwun Tong and North Point need to berth there midway . Given the longer travelling time the response from passengers has been lukewarm . During the boom of Mainland inbound tours in order to divert the tour groups in To Kwa Wan harbour tours for Mainland visitors also used this piers but the response was equally lukewarm due to the relatively remote location of the pier
即使旅遊業復蘇，估計也會因為這個碼頭的地點問題而導致使用意欲不太高。
Even if the tourism industry recovers it is likely that the location of this pier will lead to low patronage
如果在近避風塘入口處設立一個臨時碼頭，將可以方便不同訪客的需要，包括剛才提到參加維港遊的內地旅行團、乘搭北角至觀塘渡輪的乘客、未來準備開發的水上的士啟德站的乘客，以及郵輪上的乘客。
If a temporary pier is provided near the entrance to the typhoon shelter it will be able to cater for the needs of different visitors including the Mainland tour groups participating in harbour tours as mentioned just now passengers taking the ferries plying between North Point and Kwun Tong passengers at the Kai Tak water taxi stop to be developed as well as cruise passengers
近期已經有參與接待郵輪乘客的組織向我建議，如果在前述位置能夠設立一個臨時碼頭，他們會設計數條本港遊的路線供來港的郵輪乘客選擇，增加香港在郵輪市場的吸引力。
Recently organizations participating in reception of cruise passengers suggested to me that if a temporary pier could be provided at the aforesaid location they would design several local tour itineraries for cruise passengers coming to Hong Kong to choose from so as to enhance the attractiveness of Hong Kong in the cruise market
主席，面對大灣區內深圳太子灣郵輪母港的激烈競爭，政府不能夠安於現狀。
President in the face of fierce competition from the Shenzhen Prince Bay Cruise Homeport SZCH in the Greater Bay Area the Government cannot rest on its laurels
啟德郵輪碼頭應該有更長遠的規劃，例如增加出入境設施和往返境外的交通，以加強郵輪碼頭對外聯繫及增加對周邊地區的競爭力。
There should be longer - term planning for KTCT such as by increasing clearance facilities and cross - border transport services to strengthen the external connectivity of the cruise terminal and enhance its competitiveness against our neighbouring regions
深圳太子灣郵輪母港在設計時的定位已較香港高，有意成為大灣區的綜合水上交通樞紐中心；開放使用時已經有不同航線前往香港、澳門、珠三角等不同城市，往返市內交通的配套亦比較完善。
The positioning of SZCH is already higher than Hong Kong in design with the intention of becoming a comprehensive waterborne transport hub centre of the Greater Bay Area; and since its commissioning there have already been many cruise routes to different cities such as Hong Kong Macao and the Pearl River Delta and the ancillary transport facilities to and from SZCH within Shenzhen City are also relatively well - developed
所以，該碼頭使用率比較高，客流量十分大。
Therefore that terminal has a higher utilization rate and a very heavy passenger flow
相反，香港郵輪碼頭在設 計時的起點相對較低，只考慮本地的交通安排，未有考慮跨境交通，出入市區的交通亦不完善，因而引來業界及旅客的不滿。
On the contrary the design of Hong Kongs cruise terminal started at a lower level . Considerations were only given to local traffic arrangements without taking into account cross - border transport services and the transport to and from urban areas is also inadequate thus causing dissatisfaction among the industry and visitors
議員須自行判斷是否有直接或間接金錢利益。現在開始表決。
It is for Members to judge whether they have direct or indirect pecuniary interests . Will Members please proceed to vote
我從事資訊科技，設立系統有多困難呢？
I am engaged in information technology ie . IT . How difficult is it to set up a system?
但是，政府又說要稍遲一點，現在是市民最急切、最需要政府幫助的時候。
However the Government said that it had got to be a bit later . Now is the time when members of the public need the Governments help most urgently
我們現在看到，未來還有很多公司會結業，還有很多市民會失業。
Now we can see that many more companies will close down and many more people will become jobless in the future
現在政府說不會考慮設立失業援助金，叫市民繼續申請失業綜援，但很多市民無法符合相關要求，也不想被標籤。
The Government now says that it will not consider setting up an unemployment assistance . It tells people to continue to apply for the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance for the unemployed but many people cannot meet the relevant requirements . They do not want to be labelled either
如果按最近失業人口計算，假設是245,000人，3個月的總開支是43億多元至65億多元。
If we calculate on the basis of the recent unemployed population which is assumed to be 245 000 the total expenditure for three months will be some 4.3 billion to 6.5 billion . The first round of ESS has already cost 40.5 billion
首輪"保就業"計劃已經花了405億元，即使失業援助金提供全期6個月，也只是百多億元，請政府告訴我為何不做？
Even if unemployment assistance is provided for a full period of six months it will only cost some 10 billion . Will the Government please tell me why it refuses to do so?
羅致光局長曾經是一名議員，也是政黨代表，現在擔任勞工及福利局局長，責任是幫市民渡過難關。
Secretary Dr LAW Chi - kwong was once a Member and representative of a political party . Currently serving as Secretary for Labour and Welfare he is responsible for helping members of the public tide over their difficulties
局長不這樣做，我也想不到原因，唯一的原因便是避難。
I can think of no reason for the Secretary not to do so . The only possible reason is to avoid difficulties
這項議案其實很全面，不單針對在疫情期間失業的人士，為他們提供支援，正如有議員剛才提到，有很多人開工不足甚至正在放取無薪假，這項議案為他們提出了一系列十分具體的建議。
This motion is in fact very comprehensive targeting not only those who are unemployed during the pandemic but also people who are as indicated by some Members just now underemployed or are even taking unpaid leave and providing them with assistance . This motion has proposed a series of very specific proposals for them
事實上，香港自2019年起一直經歷難捱、黑暗的日子。
In fact Hong Kong has been experiencing difficult and dark days since 2019
因為受到"黑暴"影響，我們的城市受到破壞，店鋪、經濟亦受到破壞、打擊、受挫，甚至有很多人不敢來港旅遊。
When black - clad thugs ran amok our city was ruined; shops were attacked and vandalized and the economy was battered . Many people dared not even come to visit Hong Kong
大家都知道，接着便爆發疫情，政府對疫情控制的確做得不夠好，令疫情反反覆覆，進一步加劇對經濟的影響。
As we all know the pandemic broke out afterwards . The Government has indeed failed to do a good job in controlling the pandemic . The volatile pandemic situation thus resulted has further impacted the economy
事實上，對於"黑暴"的影響，我們在中央支持下落實了《香港國安法》，秩序隨而恢復、社會回復正常，但我們總不能每次也依靠中央出手。
In the dealing with the aftermath of the black - clad riots we have implemented the Hong Kong National Security Law under the auspices of the Central Authorities . Order has been restored and society has returned to normal but we should not rely on the Central Authorities to take action every time
面對這次的失業問題，難道我們也要中央握着手或頒布一些措施來幫助香港嗎？
When it comes to unemployment this time around should we expect the Central Authorities to issue directives or promulgate measures to assist Hong Kong?
符合條件的失業人士可以申請一次性補發3個月至6個月的失業補助金，每月最多可領取大約990元，最長可領取6個月和最多可領取5,940元。
Eligible unemployed persons can apply for a one - off unemployment assistance for three to six months subject to a ceiling of RMB 990 per month a maximum period of six months and a maximum amount of RMB 5,940
事實上，我們看到他們本身已設有失業援助制度，但因應疫情還會有特別的設計。
We can actually see that apart from an employment assistance system that is already in place they have introduced special features in response to the pandemic
反觀香港，根據最新的統計數字，去年11月至今年1月的失業率是7%，是17年來的高位，但正如同事剛才提到，這仍未計算開工不足或正在放取無薪假的人。
In comparison according to the latest statistics the unemployment rate in Hong Kong from last November to this January was 7 % a record high in 17 years . As indicated by my colleagues just now however those who were underemployed or were taking unpaid leave had not been taken into account
我們特別看看飲食、零售、運輸、旅遊等行業，這些行業的失業率更加高，餐飲業的失業率高達14.7%，即每100個餐飲業員工便有14人失業。
Let us take a look at the catering retail transport and tourism sectors in particular . The unemployment rates of these sectors were even higher . The unemployment rate of the catering sector was as high as 14.7 % meaning that 14 out of every 100 employees in this sector were unemployed
在"保就業"計劃完結後，我們看到裁員潮和倒閉潮，一些旺區出現很多"吉鋪"。
Following the conclusion of the Employment Support Scheme we have witnessed wave after wave of layoffs and business closures as well as vacant shops in some busy districts
試想想，在如此艱難的狀況下，政府似乎仍然不太願意出手。
We can hardly imagine that under such difficult circumstances the Government still seems to be unwilling to lend a helping hand . I am puzzled as to why the Government seems to go to extremes in dealing with issues of this kind . On the one hand it is overly cautious and stingy thinking that everyone is evil as if everyone who applies for assistance is trying to deceive the Government
我覺得很奇怪，政府處理這些問題時似乎很極端，要不就非常謹慎，勒緊"荷包"，將每個人都想得是極邪惡，好像每個申請援助的人都是要欺騙政府，所以一直不肯批出申請；要不就"鬆到死"，好像"保就業"一樣，我們已指出有些行業其實沒有受到影響，例如超市，但政府不予理會，總之簡簡單單"派錢"出去便算。
It therefore refuses to approve their applications . On the other hand it is overly generous in the case of the Employment Support Scheme . We had said that some businesses such as supermarkets were not affected but the Government was indifferent and simply handed out the money to them
雖然各走極端，一方面是勒緊"荷包"，另一方面是"派錢"鬆手，但其實只有一個問題，就是懶，不願思考如何做好一件事，如何令政策更具針對性，如何可以幫助有需要的人等。
Although the Government goes to extremes in being either too stingy or too generous the problem essentially lies in indolence . It is unwilling to think about how to do a good job how to make its policies more targeted or how to help the people in need
由於要花比較多工夫、思考，或者要設計一些做法，涉及額外工作，所以政府要不就很鬆手，人人有份，要不就因為麻煩而不去做，我覺得政府要好好檢討這個問題。
As a lot of effort or thinking is needed or new practices have to be designed and additional work is involved the Government is either so generous that everyone can benefit or it does not do anything for fear of trouble . The Government should I think properly review this problem
另一方面，正如同事剛才提到，除要提供失業援助外，其實最重要是如何恢復經濟、控制疫情。
Furthermore as mentioned by my colleagues just now the most important thing is apart from providing unemployment assistance to facilitate economic recovery by putting the pandemic under control
在短短1年間，香港的失業率已經倍增至7.2%，涉及超過26萬人，就業不足率亦有4%，涉及超過15萬人。
The unemployment rate in Hong Kong has doubled to 7.2 % in merely one year involving more than 260 000 people whereas the underemployment rate also stands at 4 % involving more than 150 000 people
隨着陸續開展接種疫苗，當局預計本港經濟在今年下半年會有較強勁的復蘇動力，但不少基層和中產家庭已經多個月收入大減甚至零收入，要節衣縮食，甚至有人被迫首次嘗到露宿的滋味。
With the gradual roll - out of the vaccination campaign the authorities anticipate that the economy of Hong Kong will show a relatively strong momentum of recovery in the second half of this year . Yet many grass - roots and middle - class families have their income greatly reduced or even go without income for many months . They have to tighten their belt and some of them are even forced to sleep on the streets for the first time