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立法會也可以依據《基本法》第七十五條第二款的規定，自行決定以虛擬或遙距的方式召開立法會和委員會的會議，以便立法會可以在特殊情況下繼續其工作。
The Legislative Council is empowered under Article 752 of the Basic Law to decide on its own the holding of meetings of the Legislative Council and committees virtually or remotely for the purpose of enabling the Legislative Council to carry on with its work in exceptional circumstances
過去，大家可能認為這些情況遙不可及，但近幾年，我相信大家都看到這些情況原來是近在咫尺，甚至真的會威脅到立法機關的運作。
In the past Members might have thought that such situations were remote . Yet in recent years I believe we have all seen that these situations are just a breath away and may even threaten the operation of the legislature
因此，在今次的修訂中，我們正正要在預視這些問題時修改相關法例和規定，以致在將來有需要的時候，議員能夠繼續有效履行我們的憲制責任，處理立法機關的事務。
Therefore in the present amendment exercise we amend the relevant legislation and provisions to deal with these foreseeable problems so that when such a need arises in the future we Members are still able to discharge our constitutional duty effectively to conduct Council business
代理主席，希望在今次通過《條例草案》後，我們能更加完善立法會的《議事規則》，讓我們在完善選舉制度之後，立法機關能做得更好，讓我們香港繼續繁榮安定，"一國兩制"行穩致遠。
Deputy President I hope that upon the passage of the Bill we can improve the Rules of Procedure of the Legislative Council so that after the electoral system has been improved the legislature can do a better job Hong Kong can continue to enjoy prosperity and stability and one country two systems can be implemented steadfastly and successfully
因此，在登記期結束時仍未能處理的登記約為19,000個。
As a result there were about 19 000 registrations that could not be processed when the registration period ended
為了讓相關登記人有充裕時間補交資料，我們作出了特別安排，讓他們在8月16日至31日期間以書面表格重新登記一次，我們希望透過接受實體表格及安排人手處理，能盡量確保登記資料無誤及齊全。
To allow sufficient time for relevant registrants to provide supplementary information we have made special arrangement to enable them to resubmit their registrations once in paper form between 16 and 31 August . We hope that by arranging staff to receive and process the paper registration forms we can ensure that the information provided is correct and complete
因應9月1日情況，我們已把該特別安排延長至9月15日，其後又大幅增加人手、增設周六的收表時段，以及增設3間服務中心讓市民補辦手續。
In view of the circumstances on 1 September we have extended the special arrangement to 15 September . We have also subsequently increased manpower substantially made available additional service hours on Saturdays and operated three additional service centres for people to complete the process
就陳議員質詢的各部分，我現答覆如下： 一 截至9月14日，我們合共收到約18,200個按上述特別安排遞交的重新登記，並已完成處理其中約13,000個。
My reply to the various parts of the question raised by Mr CHAN is as follows 1 As at 14 September we have received a total of about 18 200 registrations resubmitted under the above special arrangement and have processed about 13 000 of them
在8月16日至9月15日按特別安排遞交重新登記的市民，經核實資格後會於10月1日獲發放第一期2,000元消費券。
Those who made use of the special arrangements to resubmit their registrations between 16 August and 15 September will receive the first voucher of 2,000 on 1 October upon confirmation of eligibility
二 消費券計劃自7月4日開始接受登記至今，我們一直密切監察市民的登記情況，並按公布的推行細節向未能成功登記的市民發電話短訊，提醒他們需補交資料以完成登記。
2 Since the commencement of registration for the Scheme on 4 July we have been closely monitoring the progress of registration . In accordance with the announced implementation details of the Scheme SMSs were sent to registrants whose registrations were not successful reminding them to provide supplementary information to complete the registration process
至於沒有提供可收取短訊的電話號碼的市民，我們亦已按其提供的電話號碼致電提醒他們需補交資料。
For those who have not provided SMS - enabled mobile phone numbers we have called them at the phone numbers provided to remind them to provide supplementary information
另一方面，我們多次透過新聞稿提醒市民計劃的截止登記日期，以及有關須補交資料而重新登記的特別安排，亦透過新聞稿及社交媒體呼籲市民可利用電話熱線18,5000的語音系統查詢其登記情況。
Moreover we have repeatedly drawn public attention to the registration deadline of the Scheme and the special arrangement on providing supplementary information by resubmissions through a number of press releases . The public were also reminded through press releases and social media that they could check their registration status through the interactive voice response system of the hotline 18 5000
在9月1日，即發放第二批消費券當天，部分市民發現未有獲發消費券才察覺其登記未成功。
Some registrants only realized that their registrations were not successful when they failed to receive any vouchers on 1 September ie . the date of disbursement of the second batch of vouchers
由於部分市民可能希望盡快重新登記，以致秘書處人流驟增而出現較長輪候時間。
As some registrants might want to resubmit their registrations as soon as possible there was a sudden influx of visitors at the Secretariat resulting in longer waiting time
看到有長者需舟車勞頓到旺角秘書處辦理手續，我們感到很抱歉。
We felt very regretful to see some elderly people travel a long way to the Secretariat in Mong Kok to make resubmissions
這亦反映我們在執行、準備和安排上不夠妥貼，着實有改善空間。
This reflects that there is certainly room for improvement in our implementation preparation and arrangements which could be more thoughtful
我們已即時作出應變，包括9月1日當天宣布延長特別安排兩星期至9月15日、大幅增加人手及增設周六的辦公時間，並由9月6日開始在中環、大埔及屯門增設3間服務中心，便利不同地區的市民遞交重新登記。
We have responded immediately including announcing on 1 September that the special arrangement would be extended for two weeks to 15 September increasing manpower substantially and making available additional service hours on Saturdays . In addition to facilitate resubmission of registrations by people in different districts we have operated three additional service centres in Central Tai Po and Tuen Mun starting from 6 September
至今秘書處及新增設的3間服務中心均運作暢順，沒有出現需長時間輪候的情況。
So far the Secretariat and the three additional service centres have been running smoothly and no long waiting is necessary
三 政府首次推出消費券計劃，受惠人數眾多，在籌備和推行期間遇到不少困難和挑戰。
3 This is the first time that the Government implements the Consumption Voucher Scheme which involves a large number of beneficiaries and we have faced various difficulties and challenges in the process of preparation and implementation
我們已盡量照顧不同市民及相關持份者的需要，並致力在安全穩妥及簡單方便之間取得平衡，同時亦要確保計劃的執行和成效能符合刺激消費和推廣電子支付的政策目標。
We have strived to cater for the needs of different people and stakeholders and have endeavoured to strike a balance between security and simplicity while ensuring that the implementation and effectiveness of the Scheme are in line with the policy objectives of boosting consumption and promoting the use of electronic payment
我們會繼續監察計劃的執行情況，確保計劃運作暢順。
We will continue to monitor the implementation of the Scheme to ensure that it operates smoothly
主席，"財爺"希望透過消費券幫助市民及整個社會經濟，這個初心無可置疑是良好的。
President the Financial Secretary wishes to help the public and the overall economy through the consumption vouchers . The original intention is undoubtedly good
但是，從今次大批長者填漏資料、填錯資料或不懂使用手機而引起的事件，明顯看到政府在統籌及執行上有一點缺失。
However as shown by this incident arising from a large number of elderly people having omitted to fill in information having filled in erroneous information or not knowing how to use mobile phones it is obvious that there are flaws in the Governments coordination and implementation
9月1日出現大批人提交資料，9月6日當局才增設3間補辦手續的服務中心，這就是機動性不足及後知後覺。
On 1 September a of people turned up to submit information but it was not until 6 September that three additional service centres were set up for people to complete the process . This represents a lack of manoeuvrability and belated awareness
如果社交媒體、短訊及新聞稿可以提醒到這些長者，之前那19000多宗個案就不會出現，似乎政府並無吸收之前的教訓。
Had social media SMSs and press releases been able to remind these elderly people the previous 19 000 - odd cases would not have occurred . It seems that the Government has not learnt from the previous lesson
可否採用"人對人"的方式致電通知這5000多名尚未完成補交資料的人呢？
Can these 5 000 - odd people who have not provided all the supplementary information be personally notified by phone?
主席，剛才陳議員的意見，我們虛心接受。
President we humbly accept the views expressed by Mr CHAN just now
因為今次始終是一項很大規模的消費券發放計劃，我們在構思或做準備的時候，均不斷思考有甚麼可以應對或處理到一些突發情況。
Since this is a large - scale scheme of disbursement of consumption vouchers we kept pondering during the design or preparation what could be done to cope with or deal with unforeseen circumstances
其實今次的情況，正正是我們之前考慮的時候，的確有不周之處。
In fact what has happened this time precisely shows that there were indeed oversights in our earlier consideration
所以，"知 來者之可追"，我們已經馬上將時間延長兩星期。
Knowing that past mistakes could be rectified in future we thus immediately extended the deadline by two weeks
其實今天我正正是回應陳議員剛才所說，就是"人對人"的溝通很重要。
In fact today my reply is exactly made in response to what Mr CHAN said just now that is personal communication is highly important . Today is the deadline for the submission of supplementary information
今天正是補交資料的最後期限，所以我在此呼籲，市民如果已在早前以書面登記申請消費券而未獲進一步處理的話，請盡快在今天之內前往旺角始創中心的秘書處，又或是位於中環郵政總局、大埔運頭塘鄰里社區中心或屯門良景社區中心的補辦手續服務中心補交資料，而中心的服務時間至6時。
Therefore here I would like to appeal to the public . If anyone has registered in paper form for the consumption vouchers earlier and the registration has not been further processed please go to the Secretariat at Pioneer Centre Mong Kok or one of the service centres at the General Post Office in Central Wan Tau Tong Neighbourhood Community Centre in Tai Po and Leung King Community Centre in Tuen Mun to provide supplementary information to complete the process as soon as possible today . The centres are open until 6col00 pm
但是，即使過了今天，其實我們位於旺角始創中心的秘書處會繼續運作，我希望藉此機會向市民交代現時的安排。
Nevertheless even after today our Secretariat at Pioneer Centre Mong Kok will continue to operate . I would like to take this opportunity to explain the present arrangement to the public
其實在這方面，一直以來我們政府內部，特首也好，司長也好，都不斷勸勉我們，我們做的工夫必須面向市民，尤其是現在，大家都知道，稍後將有3項選舉。
As a matter of fact in this regard all along the Chief Executive and the Secretaries of Departments have been urging us within the Government that our work must be oriented towards the public especially now because as we all know three elections are going to be held
我們知道電子消費券的平台提供不少優惠，所以我相信能鼓勵其他人使用電子消費券，但對於一些老人家而言，如果他們難以使用電子消費模式，向他們發放現金或存入其銀行戶口會是較好的模式。
We know that the platforms for electronic consumption vouchers have offered a lot of benefits . I thus believe they can encourage other people to use electronic consumption vouchers . However for some elderly people who may find it difficult to adopt the mode of electronic consumption handing out cash to them or depositing it into their bank accounts would be a better approach
主席，首先感謝劉業強議員動議原議案，以及陸頌雄議員和潘兆平議員動議修正案。
President first of all I thank Mr Kenneth LAU for moving his original motion and Mr LUK Chung - hung and Mr POON Siu - ping for moving their amendments
主席，香港絕大多數市民都熱愛和平，盼望持續享有繁榮穩定的社會環境。
President most Hong Kong people are peace - loving and want to continue to enjoy a prosperous and stable social environment
但從歷史上看，和平和繁榮並非必然。
From a historical perspective however peace and prosperity cannot be taken for granted
曾幾何時，戰爭並不遙遠。
War was not that distant years back
1937年，日本悍然發動侵華戰爭，大片國土淪於敵手，甚至發生慘絕人寰的南京大屠殺。
In 1937 the Japanese blatantly waged a war of aggression against China vast swathes of our countrys land fell into the enemys hands and there was even the horrendous Nanjing Massacre
香港亦未能置身事外，從1941年12月時任總督楊慕琦投降起，直至1945年8月日本無條件投降為止，經歷了3年8個月的"淪陷時期"。
Hong Kong could not be spared from the war either . From the surrender of the then Governor Mark YOUNG in December 1941 to the unconditional surrender of Japan in August 1945 Hong Kong was under occupation for a period of three years and eight months
那時，香港人亦與全國軍民一起積極抵抗侵略者，著名的抗日游擊隊東江縱隊港九獨立大隊於日軍佔領香港期間，不遺餘力抗擊日軍和營救盟軍，為抗日戰爭勝利作出重大貢獻，至今抗戰遺蹟遍布全港多區。
At that time the people of Hong Kong stood together with the soldiers and civilians of the whole country in actively fighting against the invaders while the Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column a famous anti - Japanese aggression guerrilla force made every endeavour to combat the Japanese army and rescue the Allied troops during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong making major contribution to the victory of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression . The war relics are now scattered across various districts throughout the territory
主席，我們今天重提抗日戰爭的歷史，當然絕對不是要挑起甚麼仇恨或排外的情緒。
President we recall the history of the War of Resistance today certainly not for the purpose of stoking up hatred or xenophobia
但正所謂"前事不忘，後事之師"，在香港推動抗日戰爭歷史的教育和保育相關遺蹟，可以讓港人了解抗日戰爭的歷史、抗戰英烈的貢獻和愛國情操，進一步認識到目前我們享有的和平與繁榮得來不易，應倍加珍惜，並明白到共同捍衞國家安全的重要性。
However as the saying goes The past not forgotten is a guide for the future . By promoting education on the history of the War of Resistance and conserving the relevant relics in Hong Kong we can enable Hong Kong people to have an understanding of the history of the War of Resistance as well as the contribution and patriotism of the war martyrs further realize that peace and prosperity enjoyed by us now are hard - won and should be treasured and understand the importance of joining hands to safeguard national security
至於如何有效提升廣大市民對抗日戰爭歷史的認知呢？
How can we effectively enhance the general publics awareness of the history of the War of Resistance?
我認為當局應活用各式各樣的方式，從不同的層面推動，包括積極加強各級學校的歷史教育、製作相關教材套、舉辦研討會或校際問答比賽，邀請東江抗日游擊隊戰士與年青一代交流，同時加強向社區推廣抗日事蹟和文物保育工作、設立抗戰紀念館，以及將更多抗戰遺址列為法定古蹟、組織專題展覽及舉辦特色導賞團等。
I think the authorities should flexibly employ various means to do the promotion at different levels including proactively strengthening history education at schools at all levels producing relevant education kits organizing seminars or interschool quiz competitions and inviting veterans of the Dongjiang Column to exchange with young people while at the same time stepping up the promotion of the historical facts about anti - Japanese aggression in the community and heritage conservation setting up a memorial hall of the War of Resistance declaring more sites marking the War of Resistance as statutory monuments and organizing thematic exhibitions and featured guided tours
此外，應廣泛徵集相關的文獻和檔案，建立香港抗日戰爭數碼資料庫，開放給全港市民以至海內外同胞使用。
Moreover an extensive acquisition of relevant documents and archives should be arranged to create a digital database related to Hong Kongs War of Resistance that is accessible by the public in Hong Kong as well as Mainland and overseas compatriots
主席，通過上述措施，可以從多層面、多渠道吸引市民參與相關抗日戰爭紀念活動，從而提升公眾對抗日戰爭歷史的認知。
President through the measures mentioned above we can encourage the public to take part in commemorative activities for the War of Resistance at multiple levels and in an all - embracing manner . In doing so we can enhance the publics awareness of the history of the War of Resistance
不過，對於潘兆平議員的修正案建議將9月3日中國人民抗日戰爭勝利紀念日定為本港法定假期，我和香港經濟民生聯盟是有保留的。
However the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong and I have reservations about the proposal in Mr POON Siu - pings amendment to designate the Victory Day of the Chinese Peoples War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression on 3 September as a local statutory holiday
有紀念價值的日子，不一定就要放假，而紀念活動亦不限於在一日內舉行。
We do not need to take holidays on memorable days and the organization of commemorative activities should not be confined to one single day
主席，提升廣大市民對抗日戰爭歷史的認知，不但有助於港人認識到香港與祖國血脈相連，命運密不可分，增強對國家、民族的認同感與歸屬感，並且認識到與全國人民一起共同維謢國家安全是責無旁 貸的。
President enhancing public awareness of the history of the War of Resistance will not only help Hong Kong people realize that Hong Kong and our Motherland are inextricably bound together by blood and share the same destiny and enhance their sense of national and ethnic identity and belonging but can also enable them to understand that they are duty - bound to safeguard national security together with the people of the whole country
我們要珍惜國家對香港的關顧和支持，更積極地融入國家發展大局，讓香港實現持續發展，促進"一國兩制"行穩致遠。
We should treasure our countrys care and support for Hong Kong and integrate into the overall development of our country more proactively thereby fostering Hong Kongs sustainable development and ensuring the steadfast and successful implementation of one country two systems
主席，本會在7月14日的會議已審議通過一項擬議決議案，涵蓋已獲內務委員會通過關於《議事規則》的第二批擬議修訂。
President a proposed resolution covering the second batch of proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure RoP approved by the House Committee HC was considered and passed by the Council at its meeting on 14 July
當中的一項建議涉及處理點算法定人數要求及規程問題的程序，規定當立法會會議因法定人數不足而休會待續時，對並無有效理由而缺席的議員施行財政處分。
One of the proposals involves the procedures for dealing with quorum calls and points of order . It is provided that a financial penalty will be imposed on a Member who is absent without valid reasons from a Council meeting adjourned due to a lack of quorum
有效理由可包括病患、分娩、侍產、與議會事務相關的職務訪問等。
Valid reasons may include illness maternity paternity and Council business - related duty visits
處分金額則劃一定為相當於並非兼任行政會議成員的議員一天的酬金。
The penalty will be fixed across the board at an amount equivalent to one days remuneration of a Member not serving on the Executive Council
當然，立法會主席將有酌情權，可以在考慮個別個案的相關事實、過往做法及海外立法機關的經驗等因素後，決定議員是否基於有效理由而缺席。
Of course the President of the Legislative Council will have the discretion to decide whether the absence of a Member is due to valid reasons after taking into consideration such factors as the relevant facts of individual cases past practices and the experience of overseas legislatures
特區政府當日表示會盡快向本會提交相關的修訂法案。
The SAR Government indicated on that day that it would present the relevant amendment bill to the Council as soon as possible
立法會在今天通過《條例草案》後，秘書處稍後便會在《議事規則》中加入有關計算或釐定財政處分金額的條文。
Following the passage of the Bill by the Legislative Council today the Secretariat will add to RoP in due course the provisions on the calculation or determination of the amounts of the financial penalties
同時，《條例草案》也訂明，容許在特殊情況下遙距進行立法會會議或委員會會議。
Meanwhile it is also stipulated in the Bill that sittings of the Council or a committee are allowed to be conducted remotely in exceptional circumstances
除了有關委員會的主席或主持會議的委員須在本會綜合大樓內的某一地點主持會議，其他委員及獲邀出席的人士均以遙距方式參與，讓議員既可確保社交距離，又能履行其在本會《議事規則》及《內務守則》下的各項職能。
Except for the chairman of a relevant committee or the member presiding who shall chair the meeting in a venue within the Legislative Council Complex other members and persons invited to attend the meeting may participate remotely so that Members can ensure social distancing while performing their various functions under RoP and the House Rules of the Council
至於進行遙距會議的詳細程序及其他相關事項，例如法定人數、表決程序及其他技術事宜，待《條例草案》獲通過之後，將會在《議事規則》中訂明。
Detailed procedures and other relevant matters for the conduct of remote sittings such as quorum voting procedures and other technical matters will be provided for in RoP upon passage of the Bill
此外，鑒於立法會秘書處日後只製作電子版議事錄，《條例草案》亦會修訂法例，以擴大可接納為證據的立法會議事錄文本的種類。
In addition given that the Legislative Council Secretariat will produce only electronic copies of the journals in the future the Bill also seeks to amend the legislation to expand on the types of journals of the Council that can be admitted as evidence
主席，根據《基本法》第七十五條，只要不與該法相抵觸，立法會《議事規則》由立法會自行制定。
President according to Article 75 of the Basic Law RoP of the Legislative Council shall be made by the Council on its own provided that they do not contravene that Law
因此，《條例草案》的上述內容可謂既合理又合法，進一步確保立法會即使在特殊情況下仍能繼續有效履行其憲制職能。
Therefore the above contents of the Bill can be said to be both reasonable and legitimate and will further ensure that the Legislative Council can continue to discharge its constitutional functions even in exceptional circumstances
在9月3日的內會會議上，本會法律顧問曾向議員簡介法律事務部就《條例草案》擬備的報告。
At the HC meeting on 3 September the Legal Adviser of the Council briefed Members on the report prepared by the Legal Service Division on the Bill
同事們都認為無須成立法案委員會研究，對於今天我們在立法會會議上恢復二讀辯論亦無異議。
My fellow colleagues considered it not necessary to form a Bills Committee to study the Bill and raised no objection to the resumption of its Second Reading debate at the Council meeting today
中國現代著名作家茅盾更把這次營救活動稱為"抗戰以來最偉大的搶救工作"，至今這場無一傷亡的"勝利大營救"仍然受到國人歌頌。
This group of precious cultural elites was protected . Well - known modern Chinese writer MAO Dun called this rescue mission the greatest rescue in the War of Resistance . Until now this victorious rescue without any casualties is still being praised by the Chinese people
事實上，東江縱隊等組織對中國的抗戰勝利有着非常重大的貢獻，也是香港淪陷後抗擊行動的主要力量，正正是全國和香港抗戰的 重要串連。
As a matter of fact organizations such as the Dongjiang Column have significantly contributed to Chinas victory in the War of Resistance . They were also the major resistance force during Japanese occupation of Hong Kong . They acted as an important connection between the resistance forces across the country and in Hong Kong
可惜的是，不少港人對這段歷史仍然頗為陌生。
Unfortunately many Hong Kong people are still quite unfamiliar with this piece of history
原議案提到要加強學校教育，讓學生正確認識抗日戰爭歷史，我認為值得支持。
The original motion proposed to strengthen school education to facilitate students correct understanding of the history of the War of Resistance . I think it does merit support
現時香港有不少抗日戰爭遺蹟，見證了香港淪陷期間東江縱隊與香港民眾奮起抗日、保家衞國的英勇事蹟，無論在學校教育或公眾教育的層面，我認為應該更好地結合現有的抗日戰爭歷史教材和戰爭遺蹟，包括發生過重要事蹟的路線和地點，提供給學生及公眾進行更全面和實在的歷史教育。
There are many monuments of the War of Resistance in Hong Kong which are evidence of the heroic efforts of the Dongjiang Column and Hong Kong people to fight against the Japanese and defend the country during the Japanese occupation . In my opinion existing teaching materials about the War of Resistance should be better integrated with monuments of the war including routes and locations where important incidents have occurred in both school education and public education so that students and the public can have a more comprehensive and concrete history education
當中北區烏蛟騰和西貢斬竹灣分別設有抗日英烈紀念碑，先後入選國務院公布的國家級抗戰紀念設施、遺址名錄，是香港抗戰歷史的重要見證；此外，香港沙頭角抗戰紀念館、南涌羅屋村、鹿頸村等地，都是見證香港抗戰歷程的珍貴建築，特區政府更應積極推動以這些建築物及遺址為主的歷史文化本地旅遊。
The monuments for anti - Japanese aggression martyrs in Wu Kau Tang of North District and in Tsam Chuk Wan of Sai Kung incorporated by the State Council into the List of State Facilities and Sites Marking the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression are important testimonies to the history of the War of Resistance in Hong Kong . Moreover the Hong Kong Sha Tau Kok Anti - War Memorial Hall Nam Chung Lo Uk Village and Luk Keng Village etc are precious architecture that witnessed the history of the War of Resistance in Hong Kong . The SAR Government should promote in a more proactive way historical and cultural themed local tourism based on these architecture and sites
儘管如今很多老戰士早已過世，但他們的後人大部分仍健在，特區政府應更積極組建抗戰歷史資料庫，尤其是包含老戰士後人的第—手資料和口述歷史。
Although many veterans have passed away long time ago most of their descendants are still alive . The SAR Government should play a more active role in establishing a database of the history of the War of Resistance which should include in particular first - hand information and oral history provided by the descendants of veterans
我同意修正案中提到在每年中國人民抗日戰爭勝利紀念日舉行紀念活動，做到薪火相傳，至於是否要定為法定假期，我認為原則上有一定道理，但目前而言，以增加法定假期的數目為前提仍然可以進行討論。
I agree that commemorative activities should be organized on the Victory Day of the Chinese Peoples War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression every year as proposed in the amendment so as to pass on the torch of patriotism . As for whether it should be designated as a statutory holiday although I think the proposal does have some merit further discussion can still be held on increasing the number of statutory holidays
無論如何，掌握歷史傳承變化，對學生以至公眾培養國家觀念及國民身份認同十分重要。
In any case understanding history is crucial for students and the public to cultivate a national sense and recognition of national identity
香港抗戰史與整個中華民族抗戰史血脈相連，香港亦在國家抗戰中扮演重要的角色，如果能更好地運用香港地域的抗戰史作為材料，從生活文化中進行歷史教育，可讓香港人更能體會國家與香港一衣帶水、共為唇齒的關係。
The history of the War of Resistance in Hong Kong is closely connected to that of all members of the Chinese race . Hong Kong has also played an important role in the War of Resistance of the country . If the history of the War of Resistance in Hong Kong can be better used as materials for history education from our daily lives and culture Hong Kong people will be able to get a better understanding of the close and interdependent relationship between the country and Hong Kong
主席，首先多謝陸頌雄議員和潘兆平議員提出修正案，令我原本的議案內容得以補充和延伸，使議會同事能夠從不同方面作出討論，讓政府能夠在議會內聽到社會各界代表的聲音，從而推動部門加快推廣抗日戰爭歷史的教育，提升公眾對國家及民族的認同感。
President first of all I would like to thank Mr LUK Chung - hung and Mr POON Siu - ping for proposing amendments to supplement and extend the content of my original motion so that colleagues in this Council may discuss the subject from different aspects so that the Government can listen to the voices of representatives from various sectors of the community in the legislature thereby motivating the relevant departments to speed up the promotion of education on the history of War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression to enhance the sense of national and ethnic identity among the public