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二 本屆政府致力做好與青年"三業三政"的工作，即關注青年的學業、事業及置業，並鼓勵青年議政、論政及參政。
2 The current - term Government strives to address young peoples concerns about education career pursuit and home ownership and encourage their participation in politics as well as public policy discussion and debate
我們的理念是培育青年建立積極的人生觀，對社會有承擔，同時具備國家觀念、香港情懷和國際視野。
Our vision is to instil among them a positive outlook on life a commitment to society a sense of national identity a love for Hong Kong and an international perspective
透過與非政府機構合作，我們支持青年多元發展，為他們提供參與社區事務和服務社會的機會，同時鼓勵他們擴闊視野，增加對國家和世界事務的認識。
In collaboration with non - governmental organizations NGOs we support diverse development of young people provide them with opportunities to participate in community affairs and to serve the community and encourage them to broaden their horizons and enhance their understanding of national and world affairs
我們透過各個資助計劃，包括青年發展委員會轄下的"青年內地交流資助計劃"及"國際青年交流資助計劃"，支持本港非政府機構為青年提供到內地及外地交流的機會，讓青年人認識國家和國際當前的經濟、社會和文化面貌，以及與內地及海外的青年人交流，促進青年對不同文化的包容。
Through various funding schemes including the Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland and the Funding Scheme for International Youth Exchange under the Youth Development Commission YDC we support local NGOs to provide young people with opportunities to take part in exchanges on the Mainland and overseas for enabling their understanding of the prevailing economic social and cultural landscape at the national and international levels and for promoting their acceptance of different cultures through exchanges with young people from the Mainland and overseas
就上述兩項資助計劃的詳請，包括獲資助機構及項目的名單，議員可參閱青年發展委員會網頁。
For details of the above two funding schemes including the list of funded organizations and projects members may refer to the website of the YDC
在過去5年，制服團體透過青年發展委員會轄下的資助計劃，合共提供了約55次內地或外地交流計劃予其青年制服 團體團員，以增強青年對"一國兩制"、《基本法》及國情的認識，同時擴闊青年的國際視野。
In the past five years through the funding schemes under the YDC a total of about 55 exchange programmes on the Mainland or overseas have been provided to the youth members of UGs for enhancing their understanding of one country two systems the Basic Law and national affairs and for broadening their international perspective as well
交流地點涵蓋北京、廣東省、四川省、英國和新西蘭等。
Exchange locations included Beijing Guangdong Province Sichuan Province the United Kingdom and New Zealand etc
另外，根據我們與制服團體的日常聯繫所理解，制服團體亦有提供各種有關認識國家《憲法》、《基本法》，以及國情元素的訓練課程，供其團員參與。
In addition according to our regular communication with UGs we understand that they have provided various training programmes on promoting the understanding of the Constitution the Basic Law and national affairs for members participation
展望未來，我們會與制服團體緊密合作，支持它們繼續推展青年工作，共同協助青年人建立積極的人生觀，讓他們成為對社會有承擔，具國家觀念、香港情懷和國際視野的新一代。
Looking ahead we will work closely with UGs to support their ongoing youth work for collaborative efforts to help young people build a positive outlook on life and develop into a new generation with a commitment to society a sense of national identity a love for Hong Kong and an international perspective
主席，在超過半年的黑色暴亂暴露了很多問題，從局長今天的主體答覆明顯看到，政府當局對於青少年制服團體的監督實在嚴重不足。
President many problems have been exposed in the black - clad riots that have persisted for more than six months . It can be clearly seen from the Secretarys main reply that the oversight of youth UGs by the Administration is seriously inadequate
既然這些團體獲政府資助，當局至少要確保他們不會偏離正軌。
Since these groups receive funding from the Government at least the Administration should ensure that they will not deviate from the right track
但是，很可惜，政府今天的主體答覆未能交代如何監督這些青少年制服團體不會參加暴亂。
Unfortunately the Government is unable to explain in todays main reply how it will perform its oversight role to ensure that these youth UGs will not take part in riots
主席，我的補充質詢是，除了局長在主體答覆中表示，會為青少年制服團體安排到內地交流外，關於加強認識國家《憲法》、《基本法》和國情教育方面，究竟佔他們現在的培訓比重多少，有沒有安排特定時段進行這方面的培訓，可否請局長稍作交代？
President my supplementary question is aside from the exchange programmes on the Mainland organized for youth UGs as mentioned by the Secretary in the main reply what is the proportion of the training on promoting the understanding of Chinas Constitution the Basic Law and national affairs in the overall training currently provided by these UGs? . Is there any specific time schedule for conducting training in these areas? . Could the Secretary please explain?
主席，正如我的主體答覆所說到政府和制服團體的關係，就是我們作出資助時，會與他們訂立協議，大家會根據這協議來進行工作，而我們會繼續日常的聯繫。
President as I explained in the main reply about the relationship between the Government and UGs we will enter into an agreement with the UG to which funding is provided . Both parties will work in accordance with the agreement and we will maintain day - to - day liaison with them
我舉一個例子，例如香港航空青年團需要跟某些機構共用總部，這情況絕對不理想。
Let me cite an example the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps has to share the headquarters with certain organizations which is not desirable at all
我想請問局長，當局有沒有設定目標或時間表，以期讓這11個制服團體都能夠擁有自己的服務基地，以便為年青人提供培訓？
May I ask the Secretary if the Administration has set a target or timetable for these 11 UGs to establish their own service bases so that they can provide training for young people?
就這11個制服團體在資源方面，目前除了獲得政府資助外，他們亦有自己的其他資金來源，例如籌款等。
On resources front these 11 UGs have their own sources of funding such as fundraising in addition to Government subvention
至於土地、總部，甚至訓練場地方面，其實現在每個制服團體都有場地作為會址。
As regards space provision headquarters or even training venues each UG actually has a venue that serves as its official site
但是，正如陳議員所說，大小可能會有參差，而且每個制服團體所需使用的土地可能不同。
Nevertheless as Mr CHAN said the size of venues may vary and the space provision for each UG may be different
所以，我們會跟制服團體緊密聯繫，若他們有提出要求，我們各政府部門之間便會盡量作出回應。
Therefore we will maintain close liaison with UGs . On receipt of any requests from UGs government departments will coordinate and issue a response as far as practicable
所以，這方面我們是有注意到的，亦希望能夠加強這方面的溝通工作。
So we do pay attention to this and hope we can strengthen the communication in this regard
主席，首先，我想作出申報，我是香港童軍總會新界第1535旅的旅務委員會主席。
President first of all I want to declare that I am the Chairman of the 1535th New Territories Group Council of the Scout Association of Hong Kong
由此可見，很多制服團體，包括童軍，一直以來都推廣一種對國家和社會責任，培訓青少年人一種守秩序和法治觀念。
One can see that many UGs including scout groups have all along been promoting national and social responsibility and nurturing young people with the good values of observing law and order and the spirit of rule of law
我留意到局長在主體答覆中表示，會安排一些交流團。
I note that the Secretary has mentioned in the main reply that exchange programmes will be arranged for UGs
歸根究底是，首先，很多參加這些團體的成員是來自基層，他們未必能夠支付團費；其次，當局直接資助到各個小旅團的費用不多。
Firstly members of these UGs are mainly from grass - roots families and they do not necessarily have the means to pay for tour fees . Secondly the Governments direct funding for each small group is very limited
但事實上，我們也設有專門的基金，例如青年發展基金也有資助一些社會團體包括制服團體也可以申請基金以資助青年的交流計劃，而且不止是與內地的交流，國際間的交流計劃我們也是非常歡迎的。
But actually we have set up dedicated funds such as the Youth Development Fund which accepts applications from social groups including UGs for subsidies to fund youth exchange programmes . Such programmes are not limited to exchanges with the Mainland . We also welcome applications for funding international exchange programmes
此外，公民教育委員會亦有基金推廣《基本法》或公民對國情的認識等。
Furthermore the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education has also set up funds for the promotion of the Basic Law civic education and understanding of national affairs
陸議員提出可否以專款專項來處理，我們可能需要詳加考慮，便是如果我們為制服團體提供專款專項，而社會上很多不同群體也需要有這類的認識或交流的話，那麼是否又要設立另一些專項基金呢？
Mr LUK asked if a dedicated funding programme can be established for UGs . We may need to consider the proposal in detail because if we provide a dedicated funding programme for UGs and if different groups in society also need to conduct similar exchange programmes or enhance their members understanding does it mean that we have to set up another dedicated fund for this purpose?
局長，就周浩鼎議員剛才提出的質詢，我看到有資料顯示，部分制服團體的確在活動中推動"港獨"的行為。
Secretary regarding the question raised by Mr Holden CHOW just now I note from some information that some UGs have indeed promoted Hong Kong independence in their activities
然而，我看到你的主體答覆則反過來說："一直以來，制服團體無需向民政事務局提交任何有關投訴的資料。
However I see that what you said in the main reply is that All along UGs are not required to submit information about complaints to the Home Affairs Bureau
"主體答覆的最後一段更令我們覺得"無厘頭"，便是局長提到："展望未來，我們會與制服團體緊密合作，支持它們繼續推展青年工作"。
The last paragraph of the main reply even made me feel bizarre and senseless in which the Secretary said Looking ahead we will work closely with UGs to support their ongoing youth work for collaborative efforts
我認為民政事務局局長應該清楚回答，今後是否讓他們繼續推動"港獨"呢？
I think the Secretary for Home Affairs should give a clear answer as to whether or not they are allowed to promote Hong Kong independence?
主席，首先，我要對梁志祥議員說，如果他的推論讓他有一個所有制服團體都做得不好的結論，我不能認同。
President first of all I need to tell Mr LEUNG Che - cheung that if he comes up with a bad conclusion based on his inferences that is something I cannot agree with
制服團體無論在歷史上或今時今日也幫助整個社會培訓不少青少年，讓他們有全人發展，甚至社會上也有不少的青年領袖，或者現時很多在各崗位 上的人，過往也曾在制服團體受訓，所以，我希望他不會對此有偏見。
No matter in the past or nowadays UGs have helped the entire society to provide training and whole - person development opportunities for young people . Some of the young leaders or elites in society had received the training of UGs in the past . Therefore I hope he will not have bias on UGs
但是，如果在制服團體中有任何人不止是青年，我們亦不應針對青年其實任何人在任何團體裏如果犯法，自然會有法律的制裁。
Yet if any members of UGs be they young people or not―actually we should not target young people―have broken the law it is only natural that they will be subject to legal sanction . In fact this is also the case for any person in any group
所以，我希望梁議員明白這一點。
So I hope Mr LEUNG would understand this
至於資料方面，我在主體答覆說得很清楚，便是我們沒有備存這類資料，我亦不打算向他們查問這方面的資料，這是不適當的。
With regard to the information I have pointed out in the main reply clearly that we have not maintained this kind of information and we have no intention to enquire with UGs about such information as it is not appropriate to do so
所以，我們很希望梁議員明白這一點。
Therefore I hope Mr LEUNG would understand this
為進一步紓緩市民因公共交通服務加價所承受的交通費負擔，政府由2020年1月1日起優化計劃，將計劃的補貼百分比由四分之一提升至三分之一，並將每月補貼金額上限由300元提高至400元，而每月公共交通開支水平則維持於400元。
To further alleviate commuters fare burden arising from increasing public transport expenses the Government has enhanced the Scheme from 1 January 2020 by increasing the subsidy rate of the Scheme from one fourth to one third of the monthly public transport expenses in excess of 400 as well as raising the subsidy cap from 300 to 400 per month . The level of monthly public transport expenses is maintained at 400
就陳恒鑌議員質詢的各部分，我現答覆如下： 計劃實施首年，每月平均發放1億6,000萬元補貼，受惠人數約220萬，人均補貼金額約73元，詳細數字請參閱附件一。
My reply to the various parts of Mr CHAN Han - pans question is as follows In the first year of the implementation of the Scheme the monthly average subsidy amount was 160 million involving an average of 2.2 million beneficiaries per month . The average amount of monthly subsidy per beneficiary was about 73 . A detailed breakdown is set out in Annex 1
每月平均約159萬人可領取100元或以下的補貼，約44萬人可領取100.1元至200元的補貼，約12萬人可領取200.1元至300元的補貼，詳細數字已在附件二詳細交代。
An average of around 1 590 000 beneficiaries were entitled to a monthly subsidy amount at 100 or less; around 440 000 beneficiaries were entitled to a monthly subsidy amount between 100.1 and 200; and around 120 000 beneficiaries were entitled to a monthly subsidy amount between 200.1 and 300 . A detailed breakdown is given in Annex 2
在2019年1月至12月期間，約95萬人的每月平均公共交通開支達200.1元至300元，另有約69萬人的每月平均公共交通開支達300.1元至400元，詳細數字已詳列於附件四。
From January to December 2019 the average number of commuters with a monthly public transport expenses of 200.1 to 300 was around 950 000 and that with a monthly public transport expenses of 300.1 to 400 was around 690 000 . A detailed breakdown is set out in Annex 4
如將計劃的每月公共交通開支水平降低至200元，不論是原計劃的全年補貼金額，或優化計劃後的預計全年補貼金額，增幅都會高達接近九成。
If the level of monthly public transport expenses of the Scheme were to be lowered to 200 both the annual subsidy amount of the original Scheme and the estimated annual subsidy amount of the enhanced Scheme would increase by about 90 %
按原計劃的設計計算，全年補貼金額會由23億元增至43億元；按優化計劃的設計計算，預計全年補貼金額則會由31億元增加至58億元。
The annual subsidy amount will increase from 2.3 billion to 4.3 billion based on the design of the original Scheme while that based on the design of the enhanced Scheme will increase from 3.1 billion to 5.8 billion
正如我剛才所述，計劃的政策目的，是為公共交通開支較高的市民減輕交通費負擔。
As aforementioned the policy objective of the Scheme is to alleviate the fare burden of commuters whose public transport expenses are relatively high
一般而言，這些市民可能住得較為偏遠，因此上下班乘搭公共交通工具的使費較高。
Generally speaking this group of commuters live in relatively remote areas and their public transport expenses of travelling to and from work are relatively high
就此，政府認為，將計劃的每月公共交通開支水平定於400元，屬合理安排。
Given so the Government believes that setting the level of monthly public transport expenses at 400 is a reasonable arrangement
事實上，在計劃實施首年，每月平均惠及約220萬名市民，與政府當初的估算相若。
In fact the monthly average number of beneficiaries of the Scheme in its first year of implementation was around 2.2 million which was similar to the Governments estimate back then
此外，在審慎理財的大前提下，政府需盡量確保公帑運用得宜，讓計劃能夠針對性並有效地為公共交通開支較高的市民減輕交通費負擔。
In addition on the premise of fiscal prudence the Government has to ensure that public money is properly used under the Scheme and that the Scheme could effectively alleviate the fare burden of the targeted commuters whose public transport expenses are relatively high
因此，在考慮任何調整計劃的公共交通開支水平、補貼百分比或補貼金額上限的建議時，政府必須全面考慮所有因素，尤其是政策目的。
Hence the Government has to take into account all factors in particular policy objective when considering any proposal to adjust the Schemes level of public transport expenses subsidy rate or subsidy cap
政府認為，本港目前的經濟狀況並未對計劃或其受惠人數造成太大影響，因此計劃現行的公共交通開支水平的訂定是適合的。
The Government believes that the current local economic situation has not impacted much on the Scheme and the number of beneficiaries . Hence the stipulation of the existing level of public transport expenses of the Scheme is appropriate
截至2019年12月31日，共有17條紅巴路線及10條街渡航線獲運輸署批准參與計劃。
As at 31 December 2019 TD already approved a total of 17 RMB routes and 10 Kaito routes for joining the Scheme
由於紅巴及街渡的營運模式相對其他公共交通服務較為靈活，收費亦無須運輸署審批，因此運輸署會以風險為本的監管模式，審批這兩類公共交通服務營辦商就參與計劃所作出的申請，以確保公帑運用得宜。
Since the operation modes of RMBs and Kaitos are relatively flexible when compared with those of other public transport services and their fares do not require TDs approval TD has to adopt a risk - based monitoring approach when processing applications for joining the Scheme from the operators of these two modes of public transport services to ensure the prudent use of public money
雖然運輸署一直鼓勵所有已符合基本條件及承諾會遵守一系列特定營運要求的營辦商參與計劃，而八達通卡有限公司亦有向首次申 請參與計劃及使用八達通收費系統的營辦商提供購置硬件和服務的特別優惠，但營辦商是否參與計劃，屬其商業決定。
TD has been encouraging those operators which have fulfilled the basic requirements and undertaken to comply with the prescribed operational requirements to join the Scheme . The Octopus Cards Limited has also been offering special concessions to operators which apply for joining the Scheme for the first time and use the Octopus payment system to procure the relevant devices and services . These notwithstanding it would be individual operators business decision to join the Scheme
運輸署會繼續與各營辦商保持緊密聯繫，並在有需要時提供協助，以鼓勵更多營辦商參與計劃。
With a view to encouraging more operators to join the Scheme TD will continue to liaise closely with operators and provide necessary assistance as appropriate
政府已於本年年初將計劃的補貼百分比由四分之一提升至三分之一，同時亦已經啟動計劃的檢討工作，檢視計劃的整體運作情況和其他具體運作安排。我們的目標是於2020年第四季完成檢討。
Since the beginning of this year the Government has increased the subsidy rate of the Scheme from one fourth to one third of the monthly public transport expenses exceeding 400 and kick - started the review of the Scheme to examine
請問局長，既然把門檻下調至200元或300元對政府優化計劃有更大幫助，政府在甚麼情況下才願意予以考慮呢？
Since lowering the threshold to 200 or 300 would be more helpful to the Government in enhancing the Scheme may I ask the Secretary under what circumstances the Government will consider the idea?
陳議員剛才亦提及政府昨天所宣布的10項紓解民困措施。
Just now Mr CHAN also mentioned one of the 10 relief measures announced by the Government yesterday
主席，多謝陳議員的跟進質詢。
President I thank Mr CHAN for his follow - up question
我可以提供數字，但我希望在此重申，所有政府政策或措施均有其明確目的。
I can provide the sums concerned . But I wish to reiterate here that all government policies or measures are marked by their distinctive objectives
議員要求當局把有關水平調低，但議員要明白，亦有部分市民的日常公共交通開支相對較低。
The Honourable Member requests the authorities to lower the relevant level . But the Honourable Member should realize that the daily public transport expenses of some people are relatively low
主席，"通脹猛於虎"，人人皆受影響。
President inflation is fiercer than a tiger and it affects everybody
對於陸議員提及的其他開支水平，我剛才已清楚說明，在此不再重複。
As for the other expenditure levels as mentioned by Mr LUK I have already given a clear explanation so I will not repeat my point here
不過，就開支水平而言，我們已完成檢討，並在本年1月1日起就開支水平、補貼百分比及補貼額上限作出決定。
But on the issue of expenditure level we have completed the relevant review and we have made a decision on the expenditure level the subsidy rate and the subsidy ceiling which took effect from 1 January of this year 2020
不過，經長時間等候，我們發現前來補領補貼的市民數量有限，如果我沒有記錯，只有200多人而已，而涉及的金額亦非常小。
Appendix 1 But after a long wait we found that the number of people who collected their subsidies was very limited . If I remember it correctly only some 200 people did so and the sum involved was also very small
在平衡整體安排以至實際效用後，我們認為將領取補貼的時限維持在截數後3個月內，屬合適安排。
After weighing the overall arrangements and also the actual effectiveness we are of the view that it is an appropriate arrangement to maintain the deadline for subsidy collection at three months after the cut - off date
當然，對於任何可以便利市民的安排、改善整體運作以便利營辦商降低行政費用、把覆蓋面加闊，以至鼓勵尤其是議員剛才提及的紅巴及街渡參與其中等問題，我們過去已和有關營辦商溝通，日後亦會就這方面多做工作，鼓勵他們接受我們以風險為本的監管系統，讓市民可以享受更廣闊的公共交通補貼。
Certainly on the question of formulating convenient arrangements for the public improving the overall operation to facilitate a reduction in operators administrative costs expanding the coverage and also encouraging the participation of RMBs and Kaitos mentioned particularly by the Honourable Member just now we have liaised with the relevant operators over all this time and we will step up our efforts in this regard in the days to come in a bid to encourage them to accept our risk - based monitoring system and enable people to enjoy public transport subsidies with a wider coverage
零售銷售量在去年第三季按年大幅下跌近兩成後，10月和11月合計的跌幅進一步擴大至約26%，是有紀錄以來最大。
Retail sales volume fell visibly by nearly 20 % year - on - year in the third quarter of last year and the decline widened further to about 26 % in October and November combined which was the biggest drop on record
食肆總收益在去年第三季按年實質下跌13.7%，根據業界觀察，第四季餐飲業的經營情況更為嚴峻。
Total restaurant receipts registered a year - on - year decline of 13.7 % in real terms in the third quarter . Observations from the trade suggested that the business situation of the catering industry would be even more difficult in the fourth quarter
社會動盪持續，這些行業的業務情況短期內難見起色，情況令人十分憂慮。
With lingering social unrest the business of these industries will hardly improve in the near future giving cause for grave concern
要使市民的消費意欲回升，促進經濟復蘇和保障就業，首要條件是要停止暴力衝突，令社會盡快回復正常，讓市民可以安心外出消費，旅客恢復來港旅遊，投資者願意來港進行商業活動。
To boost consumer sentiment revitalize the economy and safeguard employment we must first and foremost stop violence so as to bring the city back to normal thereby allowing citizens to go out shopping with peace of mind tourists to resume visiting Hong Kong and investors to be willing to conduct business activities here
政府明白企業及市民在現時的經濟環境下所承受的壓力。
The Government understands the pressure that enterprises and citizens face in the current economic environment
因此，政府一直密切注視社會事件及暴力衝擊對各行業的影響，並與相關業 界緊密溝通，提供適切的協助。
We have been paying close attention to the impacts of social incidents and violent clashes on various trades and industries maintaining close communication with them and offering appropriate assistance
因應不斷變化的經濟情況，政府由去年8月起先後宣布一系列"撐企業、保就業、紓民困"的措施，合共涉及金額超過250億元。
In light of the evolving economic situation the Government has since August last year announced a series of measures to support enterprises safeguard jobs and relieve peoples burden with total financial implications exceeding 25 billion
政府曾收到不同人士及團體的意見，建議向市民發放消費券或直接派發現金，以刺激市民消費意欲，幫助受打擊行業，穩定經濟和就業市場。
The Government has received views from individuals and organizations proposing the handing out of consumption vouchers or more directly cash to citizens to boost consumption help the affected trades and industries as well as stabilize the economy and the employment market
部分意見認為發放消費券比直接派發現金，更可發揮帶動消費、促進本地經濟活動的作用。
There are views that issuing consumption vouchers is more effective in boosting consumption and promoting local economic activities than handing out cash
不過，發放消費券牽涉較複雜的額外行政安排，包括訂定適用範圍、使用辦法、兌付安排、監管和防偽措施等，可能需要相對高昂的行政費用。
However issuing consumption vouchers involves additional and more complicated administrative arrangements including determining the scope of coverage the terms of usage the redemption arrangements the control and anti - counterfeiting measures etc . which may result in relatively high administrative costs
此外，發放消費券的效果亦可能受"替代效應"所影響。
Moreover the effectiveness of issuing consumption vouchers may be undermined by the substitution effect
舉例說，如果有些市民主要以消費券去支付基本生活開支，而沒有因為取得消費券而增加額外消費，那麼發放消費券對刺激消費、帶動經濟所發揮的效果就會沒有預期中那樣理想。
For example if some people use consumption vouchers mainly for meeting their basic living expenses rather than on additional consumption the effect on boosting consumption and stimulating the economy may not meet the expectation
根據台灣和日本發放消費券的相關經驗，措施對刺激消費及經濟增長均未能達到預期中的效果。
According to the experience of Taiwan and Japan in issuing consumption vouchers such measure did not achieve the projected effect of stimulating spending and economic growth
台灣於2008年受到金融海嘯衝擊，為短期刺激經濟，於2009年向民眾派發每人3,600元新台幣的消費券。
Hit by the financial tsunami in 2008 Taiwan issued consumption vouchers worth NT3,600 each to its citizens in 2009 as a short - term stimulus to the economy
根據調查結果顯示，因而帶動的消費僅佔"地域振興券"使用金額的32%，約等於日本GDP的0.1%。
Survey results showed that the consumption stimulated by the consumption coupons only accounted for 32 % of the value of the coupons or about 0.1 % of the countrys GDP
近年來，外地並沒有其他較大規模發放消費券的實例可供借鏡。
There has not been other large - scale overseas consumption voucher programmes in recent years for our reference
政府在制訂任何財政措施時，除了要考慮措施本身的成效，亦需顧及長遠的財政狀況。
In formulating budget measures the Government has to take into account the long - term fiscal position in addition to the effectiveness of the measures
正如財政司司長早前指出，本財政年度很有機會出現赤字。
As pointed out by the Financial Secretary earlier we will likely have a deficit for the current financial year
若政府向市民派發消費券或現金，會令財赤規模擴大。
Issuing consumption vouchers or handing out cash to the public will lead to an increase in the fiscal deficit
我們既要謹慎考慮社會對大額赤字的接受程度，亦要小心評估國際評級機構的反應。
We should carefully consider public acceptance of a large deficit and assess the reaction of international rating agencies
主席，財經事務及庫務局局長的回應，是拒絕了我的建議，但他提出的理據，每一個也可以反駁，是完全不能成立的。
President the response of the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury is a denial to my proposal but every reason that he put forward can be refuted and is completely unjustified
局長說在執行方面有困難，但中央政府不是叫特區官員迎難而上嗎？
The Secretary said that there were difficulties in the implementation . However does the Central Government not ask the SAR officials to rise to the challenge?
行政長官昨天宣布的只是民生措施，不是經濟措施，而經濟措施要由當局提交出來的。
What the Chief Executive announced yesterday are only livelihood measures but not economic measures and economic measures must be proposed by the authorities
其實，乘數效應的理論是，增加消費開支，令某些行業例如零售業或飲食業的收益增加；由於行業的從業員收入有所增加，也會增加他們本身的消費開支，進一步刺激消費和帶動經濟。
In fact the theory of multiplier effect is that an increase in the consumption expenditure will lead to an increase in the income of certain industries like retail or catering . Since the employees in those industries have more income they will spend more and this will further stimulate consumption and promote economic development
對於這個概念，我們是明白的，而且亦在我們分析和考慮之列。
We understand this concept and have already included it in our analysis and consideration