Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
而在評估新藥物，尤其是極度昂貴的藥物時，醫管局亦會審慎研究有關治療方案在財務上的長遠可持續性。
In evaluating new drugs HA will also carefully examine the long - term financial sustainability of the drug therapies
醫管局會繼續密切留意國際醫學界就不常見疾病的研究和其他地區就不常見疾病醫療政策的發展；注視臨床和科研實證的最新發展，透過既定機制評估新藥物；並與相關持份者保持溝通，聽取病人團體的意見和建議，以期為不同疾病的患者提供適切的醫療服務。
To provide patients suffering from uncommon disorders with appropriate health care services HA will continue to pay close attention to international medical researches and health care policies on uncommon disorders in other regions assess new drugs according to the established mechanism by keeping abreast of the latest development of clinical treatment and scientific evidence maintain communication with stakeholders and heed the views and suggestions of patient groups
二 現時撒瑪利亞基金的藥物資助及關愛基金醫療援助項目的經濟審查準則，是根據目標補助的原則，病 人需要按其家庭負擔能力去分擔所需藥物的費用。
2 The current financial assessment criteria for drug subsidies under the Samaritan Fund SF and the Community Care Fund CCF Medical Assistance Programme First Phase are based on the principle of targeted subsidy ie . the level of a patients contribution to drug expenses depends on the patients household affordability
每年可動用財務資源偏低的病人，所須分擔的費用亦較低。
Patients with lower annual disposable financial resources are required to contribute a smaller amount of the drug cost
此外，病人需要分擔的比率設有上限，數額不會超過病人每年可動用財務資源的20%，以確保病人縱使需要購買較昂貴的藥物，亦可大致維持其生活質素於以往的水平。
Moreover the contribution rate of patients is capped at 20 % of their annual disposable financial resources to ensure that patients quality of life would be largely maintained even if they need to purchase more costly drugs
經濟評估以家庭為基礎的做法，與其他由公帑提供的安全網做法一致。
Like other publicly - funded safety nets Scheme the financial assessment for drug subsidies is household - based
申請人須以家庭為單位提出申請，是基於家庭是社會的基本單位，同一家庭內的成員應互相扶持，互相幫助。
Applications should be submitted on a household basis because families constitute the core units of a community hence members of the same family should render assistance and support to each other
然而，在參考公眾意見及其他本港現有的經濟援助計劃對"家庭"採用的定義後，撒瑪利亞基金將修改有關"家庭"的定義，在作經濟評估時只計算病人及同住的核心家庭成員。上述修改亦將應用於關愛基金醫療援助項目的申請。政府及醫管局明白部分病人關注有關的藥物分擔機制會持續對他們構成經濟負擔。
However after taking into account public opinions and the definitions of family adopted by other existing financial assistance schemes in Hong Kong SF will amend its definition of family and count only the patient and the core family members living together
儘管如此，我認為立法會會議可以繼續進行。
Nevertheless I consider that the meeting of the Legislative Council may continue
主席，我們當然不懼怕外面的風雨，不過，病人要面對風雨，卻極度困難。
President we are certainly not afraid of the elements outside but it is extremely difficult for patients to do so
局長在主體答覆中指出，現時關愛基金提供的資助須通過以"家庭"為單位的經濟評估，當中包括病人的父母、配偶、子女，以及兄弟姊妹。
As pointed out by the Secretary in the main reply at present the subsidy provided by CCF requires the patient to pass a household - based financial assessment covering his parents spouse children and siblings
我要動用父親的退休金為自己治病，情何以堪？
I have to use my fathers pension for treating my disease
主席，我想問，世間上有多少資助藥物計劃會將三代人都計算在內？
How can I not feel ashamed? . President may I ask how many drug subsidy schemes in the world would include three generations in the calculation?
不知局長有否這方面的資料？
I wonder if the Secretary has any information on this
主席，我暫時未能提供張議員問及的資料。
President at the moment I cannot provide the information sought by Dr CHEUNG
不過，我想指出，不是最少20%，20%是設定的上限。
However I would like to point out that 20 % is not the minimum . It is the ceiling set
當然，正如我剛才指出，政府及醫管局會一直就如何評核一個家庭的財務資源，作出優化的安排。
Certainly as I mentioned just now the Government and HA will keep making enhanced arrangements on how to assess a familys financial resources
我們會充分考慮病人的意見，以及我們留意到的一些相關發展，作出所需的修訂，以優化這些安排。
We will fully consider patients views and the related developments noted by us and make necessary amendments to enhance these arrangements
局長沒有回答我的補充質詢，全世界有哪些地方會把三代都計算在內？
The Secretary did not answer my supplementary question . Which places in the whole world would include three generations in the calculation?
這是拆散家庭的制度。
This is a system which breaks families apart
我上月與她見面，數天前還想探望她，但她已經入院，更快將離世。
I met with her last month . A few days ago I wished to visit her but she had already been admitted to the hospital . Worse still she is about to pass away
主席，我想問局長會否考慮或研究放寬家庭經濟審查？
President may I ask the Secretary whether he will consider or study relaxing the household - based means test
另一方面，蔣議員在其補充質詢的第一部分亦指出，有很多藥物是病人無法使用的，不過，我在此想告訴大家，我們最重要的原則是希望藥物真的有療效，以及對個別病人真的有幫助，我們才會使用。
On the other hand Dr CHIANG has also pointed out in the first part of her supplementary question that there are many drugs which patients are unable to take but here I would like to tell Members that our most important principle is to administer a drug only when it is really effective and can indeed help individual patients
我們理解到，一些新藥在發明後，會進行廣泛宣傳，指其對某種疾病可能有用，所有患上這種疾病的病人自然便會想使用這些藥物。
We understand that after a new drug has been invented extensive promotion will be carried out to claim that it may be useful for treating a certain disease . It is only natural that all the patients suffering from this disease will wish to take this drug
醫生當然希望盡量給予病人一個希望，然而，我們的專家要面對很嚴峻的問題，就是這些藥物實際上是否真的有科學證據證明有效，以及應用在個別病人身上是否真的有效。
Doctors certainly wish to give patients hope as far as possible . Nevertheless our experts have to face a critical question that is whether the efficacy of this drug is actually proved with scientific evidence and whether it will really be effective if it is administered to individual patients
主席，經歷接近兩年時間，現在《私營骨灰安置所條例草案》已進入全體委員會審議階段及將會進行三讀，相信也快要獲得通過了。
Chairman after almost two years the Private Columbaria Bill the Bill has now come to the Committee stage and will be read the Third time and I believe it will be passed soon
不過，今天來到這個階段，大家就處置骨灰的"相關人士"的定義、特別是在申索優先權方面有很大爭議。
Nevertheless at this stage today Members are sharply divided on the definition of related person in relation to the disposal of ashes particularly the order of priority of claim
我認為這爭議其實在法律上早有明確定義，而我亦相信在這次事件中，政府已清晰地向《私營骨灰安置所條例草案》委員會的委員解釋相關定義，而在《條例草案》中，政府亦已明確列明骨灰申索權的優次。
I think that regarding such disputes specific definitions are already in place in law . I also believe that in respect of this matter the Government has offered members of the Bills Committee on Private Columbaria Bill a clear explanation of the definitions and in the Bill the Government has also specified the order of priority of claim for ashes
但我並不認同這一點，因為真理越辯越明，我希望大家可從不同角度看待這個問題。
But I do not see it this way because the truth will gradually reveal itself as the debate goes deeper . I hope Members can look at this issue from various angles
對於部分同事包括張超雄議員提出的修正案，旨在讓在境外註冊同性婚姻的人士也可擁有優先申索權，我認為這其實等同把外國法例引入香港而無須經過香港立法。
In my view the amendments proposed by some colleagues including Dr Fernando CHEUNG seeking to accord persons who have registered their same - sex marriages outside Hong Kong priority of claim for ashes is actually tantamount to introducing overseas legislation into Hong Kong without undergoing any local legislative exercise
當然，現在我們對這個問題仍有爭辯之處，但我希望大家留意其實有關申索權的部分也是按照法例的一貫規定，包括最優先的申索權必然屬於配偶，接着是父母、祖父母，甚或繼父母和配偶的父母等。
Certainly now we still find this issue open to debate . But I hope Members will note that the part on claims is actually also in line with statutory requirements which accord the highest priority of claim to spouse as a matter of course followed by father mother grandfather grandmother or even step - father step - mother father - in - law and mother - in - law
其實，當中列出的次序也是現時法例規定的先後次序。
In fact the order set out therein is the same as that stipulated by the current Bill
我相信可透過提出法律上的爭議取得先人的骨灰擁有權。
I believe one may secure ownership of a deceaseds ashes through filing a legal claim
其實，我相信大家在香港生活了那麼久，以大家對法例的認識，理應不會就這方面的結論作出爭辯。
In fact I believe that as we have been living in Hong Kong for such a long time given our legal knowledge no argument should arise over the conclusion on such matters
當然，這並未經過法律上的爭拗。
Certainly this has not gone through any legal argument
如果我們今天根據政府的條文而非按張超雄議員提出的條文進行修正，即我們反對他的修正案，那麼，日後會否因有關判例而影響這項 法例的執行呢？
If amendments are made by us today based on the provisions of the Government instead of those proposed by Dr Fernando CHEUNG that is if we oppose his amendment will it affect the enforcement of this law in future due to the relevant case law?
因此，我認為更重要的是第一，政府要立即向法庭申請上訴，令這個問題在很大程度上獲得澄清；第二，我們在這件事上的立場是否要因應有關判決而改變？
Hence what I consider more important is that first the Government must immediately apply for leave from the Court to appeal so that this issue may be clarified in great measure . Moreover do we have to take another position on this issue in the light of the Judgment?
政府在主體答覆中引述數據，試圖證明IT人力市場保持穩定增長，但政府這種說法如何面對近日數以百計從銀行、航空公司、大機構被裁減的IT員工。
In the main reply the Government has quoted some data in an attempt to prove that the IT manpower market is expanding steadily . Yet given such a statement how can the Government face the fact that hundreds of IT staff have been laid off by banks airlines and large organizations recently
十天前，大家才在這裏說全城也要關注"WannaCry"病毒，我以為大家也知道應重視IT，但結果還是這一句，"你的資訊，真的很有用，但是解僱IT人員仍然排第一"......
Ten days ago we called on the city as a whole to pay attention to the WannaCry virus here and I thought people would have understood the importance of IT then . Yet it ends up with the remark that It is true that information is important yet when it comes to layoff IT staff always come before others
政府現在雖然聘用了大批資訊科技專業人員，但長期以合約形式聘用，出現同工不同酬及工作不穩定的問題。
Though the Government has employed a large number of IT professionals they have been employed on contract terms for a prolonged period begging the concerns of unequal pay for equal work and job insecurity
請問政府會否重新審視政府現行的資訊科技人手編制政策，將合約職位改為公務員職位，為資訊科技界發起牽頭作用？
May I ask the Government whether it will review its current policy on the establishment of IT staff changing posts on contract terms to civil service posts taking the lead of change in the IT sector?
代理主席，局長就莫乃光議員主體質詢提供的主體答覆，好像"牛頭不搭馬嘴"般，莫議員關注的是企業中的資深人員被裁員，而局長則談及未來的殷切需求及新入職職位。
Deputy President the Secretarys main reply to Mr Charles Peter MOKs main question is totally irrelevant . Mr MOK is concerned about the layoff of veteran employees in enterprises yet the Secretary talks about the buoyant demand in future and appointments to new posts
我現在想問局長，創科局和資科辦，會否基於他們的需要，以及認為要做正確的事，而向公務員事務局爭取推行有關措施，包括我在主體質詢提出的"將資訊及通訊科技專業列為公務員專業職系"？
Now may I ask the Secretary whether the Innovation and Technology Bureau and the OGCIO will on the basis of their needs and the consideration of doing the right thing strive for the implementation of the relevant measures by the Civil Service Bureau including my proposal to designate ICT profession to be a professional grade in the civil service put forth in the main question?
代理主席，我動議修正剛讀出的條文。修正案的內容載列於已發送給各位議員的文件中。
Deputy Chairman I move the amendments to the clauses read out just now as set out in the paper circularized to Members
在審議《私營骨灰安置所條例草案》期間，法案委員會的主席、副主席、委員、法律顧問及相關持份者對《條例草案》提出了許多寶貴的意見。
During the scrutiny of the Private Columbaria Bill the Bill the Chairman Deputy Chairman Members and Legal Adviser of the Bills Committee as well as the relevant stakeholders have made many valuable suggestions on the Bill
我們提出的修正案，主要是為了回應他們的意見。
The amendments proposed by us mainly serve to respond to their opinions
就政府提出的修正案，絕大部分旨在改善相關條文的草擬方式和行文，屬技術及修辭性質，我在此不作詳細的闡述。
With regard to the amendments proposed by the Government most of them are technical and textual amendments which seek to improve the drafting and texts of the relevant provisions and I will not go into the details here
我現在簡單概述一些主要的修正案。
I am going to give a brief account of some major amendments
a 有關修訂"骨灰"的定義 因應法案委員會委員的建議，我們其中一項提出的修訂，是修訂相關條文中有關骨灰的定義，明確說明骨灰是包括裝載該等骨灰的容器，以及連同該等骨灰安放在同一容器內的任何物品，但不包括放置於該容器外的其他物品，以便骨灰處理者處理有關骨灰的申索。
a Amendments to the definition of ashes In response to the suggestions made by Members of the Bills Committee one of our proposed amendments revises the definition of ashes in the related provisions to make it clear that ashes include the container of such ashes as well as any items interred together with such ashes in the same container while other items placed outside such container are excluded with a view to facilitating ash handlers in dealing with claims for return of ashes
b 有關授權發牌委員會更改一些相關文件和條件 其中一項主要修正案，旨在授權發牌委員會可主動提出更改經其批准的若干文件和條件，這有助確保有關文件或條件可反映有關骨灰安置所的最新情況，以加強對私營骨灰安置所的規管、監督和管制。
b Empowering the Licensing Board to vary some related documents and conditions One of the major amendments seeks to empower the Licensing Board to take the initiative to propose variation of certain documents and conditions approved by the Licensing Board which help ensure that the related documents or conditions can reflect the latest situation of the columbarium concerned so as to enhance the regulation supervision and control of private columbaria
舉例而言，隨着時間過去，一些相關的法定或政府規定可能有變，因而可能需要更改對於私營骨灰安置所施加的規定。
For instance as time went by there might be changes in some related statutory or government requirements which may entail the need to make amendments to the requirements imposed on private columbaria
又例如，發牌委員會可能在檢視某骨灰安置所在過去春秋二祭的安排後，發現有關管理方案所建議的人群管理措施未如預期般理想，因此需要對該骨灰安置所所持的指明文書施加更多條件，以加強對消費者的保障等。
Another example is that the Licensing Board may after examining the previous arrangements made by a columbarium for the Spring and Autumn ancestral offerings ceremonies notice that the crowd management measures proposed in the management plan were not as effective as it originally envisaged and therefore find it necessary to impose further conditions on the specified instruments held by such columbarium so as to enhance the protection for consumers etc
我們提出的一部分修正案，便是對《條例草案》不同的條文作出的相應修訂，以達致以上目的，包括新建議的第39條，以及將在下一輪關乎新訂條文辯論提及的第40A條。
Some of our proposed amendments make consequential amendments to different provisions of the Bill to achieve the aforementioned purpose including the newly proposed clause 392A and clause 40A which will be mentioned in the next debate on new provisions
c 有關在條例刊憲前把骨灰安放在截算前已出售的龕位或宗教骨灰塔內的安排 上一屆立法會的法案委員會支持了一項修正案，讓申請豁免書或暫免法律責任書的營辦者可以在截算時間至刊憲日期之前，把骨灰安放在截算時間前出售的龕位內或宗教骨灰塔內。
c Arrangements for the interment of ashes in pre - cut - off - time - sold niches or religious ash pagodas before the enactment of the ordinance The Bills Committee of the previous term of the Legislative Council supported an amendment which allows operators applying for an exemption or a temporary suspension of liability TSOL to inter ashes in pre - cut - off - time - sold niches or religious ash pagodas between the cut - off time and the enactment date
有關修正案亦已納入《條例草案》第192及204條內，但我們可以留意到《條例草案》第52條可作出更完整的相應修訂，從而令豁免書申請人在其暫免法律責任書有效期間可安放的骨灰，可涵蓋上述在截算時間至刊憲日期之前，安放在截算時間前出售的龕位內或宗教骨灰塔內的骨灰。
The relevant amendments are incorporated into clauses 192 and 204 of the Bill . Yet we have noticed that consequential amendments can be made to clause 52 of the Bill to make it more comprehensive such that the interment of ashes by those applying for an exemption during the validity period of his TSOL can cover the aforementioned interment of ashes in pre - cut - off - time - sold niches or religious ash pagodas between the cut - off time and the enactment date
因此，我們提出了修正案，以修訂《條例草案》第52條，亦藉此機會提出一些相應的修正案，以改善第192、204、53和551條的草擬方式，使整體內容更為一致。
For this reason we have proposed amendments to amend clause 52 of the Bill and taken this opportunity to propose some consequential amendments in order to refine the drafting of clauses 192 204 53 and 551 for better overall alignment
d 有關在條例刊憲前已存放於骨灰安置所內而等待"上位"的骨灰 業界和消費者曾經就以下情況表示關注： i 牌照申請人在條例刊憲前已出售的龕位；或 豁免書申請人在截算時間前已出售的龕位， 按照原本《條例草案》的條文規定，即使受供奉者在條例刊憲前已逝世，也需要待獲發相關牌照或豁免書才可"上位"。
d Ashes which were kept in the columbaria before the enactment of the ordinance and have not been interred in niches The industry and consumers have expressed concerns over the following situations i niches sold by applicants for a licence before the enactment of the ordinance; or ii niches sold by applicants for an exemption before the cut - off time . The original provisions of the Bill stipulated that even if a dedicated person passed away before the enactment of the ordinance the ashes concerned can only be interred in a niche after the relevant licence or exemption is granted
我們會為相關持份者安排簡介會，以協助他們了解有關要求的詳情。
e Obligations of third parties In terms of the obligations of third parties as stipulated in the Bill such as requiring the owner mortgagee liquidator trustee etc to notify the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene within seven calendar days after the date of taking possession of columbarium premises and carry out the prescribed ash disposal procedures as soon as possible we will arrange a briefing session for the relevant stakeholders to help them better understand the details of the related requirements
鑒於《私營骨灰安置所條例》是一條全新的法例，我們明白一些接管骨灰安置所處所的人士在《條例》實施初期，未必熟悉《條例》的7日通知規定。
As the Private Columbaria Ordinance is a new piece of legislation we understand that during the initial stage of implementation of the Ordinance some persons taking possession of columbarium premises may not be versed in the seven - day notification requirement of the Ordinance
因應查詢，我們就涉及非政府的受託人、臨時受託人、清盤人及臨時清盤人類別的以下事宜，作出以下澄清：根據我們的政策意向，《條例草案》第733a條所指的"擁有人"並不包括分別藉《破產條例》第58條或《公司條例》第198條獲財產歸屬的受託人、臨時受託人、清盤人或臨時清盤人。
In response to enquiries we would like to clarify the following issues in respect of the categories of non - governmental trustee interim trustee liquidator and provisional liquidator as follows according to our policy intent the meaning of owner under clause 733a of the Bill does not include the trustee interim trustee liquidator or provisional liquidator in whom the property is vested according to section 58 of the Bankruptcy Ordinance Cap . 6 or section 198 of the Companies Ordinance Cap . 32 respectively
換言之，在骨灰安置所棄辦或停止營辦時，上述類別的人士可根據《條例草案》第734條選擇請求食環署署長的協助，透過完成骨灰處置步驟以履行《條例草案》第732條的規定。
In other words when the columbarium has been abandoned or has ceased operation persons in the aforementioned categories may seek assistance from the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene in accordance with clause 734 of the Bill and complete the ash disposal procedures in order to fulfil the requirement of clause 732 of the Bill
至於接管骨灰安置所處所的其他第三方，若有關類別也屬因法例使然須履行法定責任而成為擁有人，我們的政策意向也是相同的，即第733a條所指的"擁有人"也不包括有關類別的人士。
As for other third parties taking possession of columbarium premises if a person in the category concerned is also required to fulfil his statutory obligations by law and becomes an owner our policy intent remains the same that is the meaning of owner under clause 733a does not include persons in such category
為免疑竇，我們樂意在進行《條例》的檢討時考慮提出修訂建議，以更清晰反映上述的政策意向。
For the avoidance of doubt we will be happy to consider proposing amendments when conducting a review of the Ordinance so as to reflect the aforesaid policy intent in a clearer manner
無論如何，正如我在恢復二讀辯論的演辭所提及，我們會密切監察《條例》的實施情況，在《條例》實施約3年後進行檢討，並會在有需要時提出修訂建議。
In any event as I have mentioned in my speech on the resumed Second Reading debate we will keep a close eye on the implementation of the Ordinance conduct a review of the Ordinance three years after its implementation and propose amendments as and when necessary
代理主席，法案委員會已審閱並支持政府建議的修正案。
Deputy Chairman the Bills Committee has considered and supports the amendments proposed by the Government
另外，關乎新訂條文及對附表作出的修正案，我會在稍後相關的辯論再作詳細解釋。
Moreover I will further explain in detail the new provisions and amendments to the Schedule in the relevant debates later on
我懇請議員支持通過我們提出的修正案。
I implore Members to support the passage of the amendments proposed by us
如果沒有委員想發言，我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：食物及衞生局局長動議的修正案，予以通過。
If no Member wishes to speak I now put the question to you and that is That the amendments moved by the Secretary for Food and Health be passed
代理主席，我動議二讀剛讀出的條文，有關條文的內容已載列於發送給各位議員的文件中。
Deputy Chairman I move the Second Reading of the clauses read out just now as set out in the paper circularized to Members
我們動議二讀的新訂條文有兩條，分別是第15A及40A條。
We move the Second Reading of two new clauses namely clauses 15A and 40A
其中第40A條是關乎授權發牌委員會更改一些相關文件和條件的修正案的一部分，亦已經在較早前作出討論，我不再在此重複。
Among them clause 40A is part of the amendment relating to empowering the Licensing Board to vary some related documents and conditions which was discussed by the Council earlier so I will not make any repetitions here
由於政策的原意並非是在上述情況下啟動訂明骨灰處置程序，指明文書在上述情況下應視為仍然有效。
As it is not the policy intent to trigger the prescribed ash disposal procedures under the said circumstances a specified instrument should be treated as still in force under the aforementioned circumstances
第15A條這項新訂條文可顧及現時第156 條未能顧及的情況，並有助更清晰地表達政府的政策原意。
New clause 15A can cater for the situations outside the scope of the current clause 156 and help express the policy intent of the Government in a clearer manner
我懇請委員支持通過上述的新訂條文。
I implore Members to support the passage of these new clauses
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：新訂的第15A及40A條，予以二讀。
I now propose the question to you and that is That new clauses 15A and 40A be read the Second time
如果沒有委員想發言，我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：新訂的第15A及40A條，予以二讀。
If no Member wishes to speak I now put the question to you and that is That new clauses 15A and 40A be read the Second time
代理主席，我動議在《條例草案》增補新訂的第15A及40A條。
Deputy Chairman I move that new clauses 15A and 40A be added to the Bill
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：本條例草案增補新訂的第15A及40A條。
I now propose the question to you and that is That new clauses 15A and 40A be added to the Bill
主席，我動議講稿附錄第五項辯論所載有關附表1至4及7，以及附表5相關條文的修正案。
Chairman I move the amendments relating to Schedules 1 to 4 and 7 and the relevant provisions of Schedule 5 as set out in the fifth debate in the Appendix to the Script
修正案的內容已載於發送給各位議員的文件中。
The amendments are set out in the paper circularized to Members
這些修正案都是我們聽取了法案委員會委員和法律顧問的意見及建議後所提出，大多數是文本方面或技術性的修訂，目的是令條文更清晰易讀。
We proposed the amendments after heeding the views and suggestions of members of the Bills Committee and counsel . These are mainly textual or technical amendments seeking to improve the clarity and readability of the provisions
另外一些主要修正案如下： a 修訂附表1，以授權發牌委員會把其職能或權力轉授予公職人員 《條例草案》現時已有條文賦權食物環境衞生署署長，把其職能及權力轉授予公職人員，以便可更有效施行條例的相關規定。
Other major amendments are as follows a To amend Schedule 1 to authorize the Licensing Board to delegate its functions or powers to a public officer The Bill currently contains a provision to empower the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene to delegate his functions and powers to a public officer for better carrying out of the relevant provisions of the Ordinance
為着同一個目的，我們認為就發牌委員會而言，亦應有相若的轉授權力的明確條文，以避免日後不必要的爭拗。
To achieve the same purpose we consider that an express provision for similar delegation of powers should be made for the Licensing Board to avoid unnecessary disputes in future
發牌委員會有多項權力及職能在執行上涉及大量工作，而這些工作實際上不可能由發牌委員會自行處理，而是應該轉授 予食環署的人員執行，包括處理申訴、就私營骨灰安置所運作的違規情況進行調查、要求申請人提交進一步資料以便發牌委員會考慮其申請，以及備存一些登記冊等。
The exercise of many powers and functions by the Licensing Board involves a lot of work which is not practically feasible for the Licensing Board to carry out by itself and should be delegated to various officers of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department including handling of complaints conducting investigations into irregularities of the operation of columbaria seeking information from applicants to facilitate the consideration of applications by the Licensing Board keeping a register etc
因此，我們建議修正案在《條例草案》加入條文，授權發牌委員會把其職能或權力轉授予公職人員。
As such we propose an amendment to add a provision to the Bill to authorize the Licensing Board to delegate its functions or powers to a public officer
同時，參考了其他法定機構的法例的做法，修正案亦清楚訂明發牌委員會的若干權力不得轉授，特別是關乎決策的權力，包括有關轉授、批准或拒絕指明文書的申請、撤銷或暫時吊銷指明文書、施加或更改條件，以及決定指明文書的有效期等權力。
Meanwhile with reference to the practice of legislation relating to various statutory bodies the amendment will stipulate that certain powers of the Licensing Board specifically those relating to decision - making are not delegable . Such non - delegable powers will include for instance the power to delegate to approve or reject any application for a specified instrument to revoke or suspend a specified instrument to impose or vary conditions to determine the validity period of a specified instrument etc
b 修訂附表5，以利便食環署署長把骨灰交還申索人 該修正案旨在明文規定食環署署長可就其接管的骨灰及/或物品援引互爭權利訴訟的法律程序，以利便把骨灰交還申索人。
b To amend Schedule 5 to facilitate the return of ashes by the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene to claimants The amendment seeks to provide expressly that the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene may invoke the interpleader proceedings in respect of ashes andor items that came to the Directors possession to facilitate the Directors return of ashes to claimants