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主席，吳永嘉議員提到投資興業的問題，我亦想詢問除了工業外，政府就促進"一帶一路"沿線國家及地區加強與香港的金融合作有何具體措施？
I also wish to ask this question apart from measures for the industrial sector what specific measures have the Government formulated for strengthening the financial cooperation between countries and regions along the Belt and Road and Hong Kong?
政府會否努力協助本港的金融服務界在大陸提供金融服務，例如爭取讓本港的券商在大灣區內以"先行先試"的方式提供金融服務，如資產管理，甚至幫助區內的企業來香港上市集資呢？
Will the Government endeavour to assist the local financial services sector in providing services on the Mainland such as striving for enabling local securities dealers to provide financial services such as asset management in the Bay Area on an early and pilot implementation basis and even help enterprises in the Area to seek listing in Hong Kong for capital formation?
主席，香港是中國的國際金融中心，同時亦是世界的中國金融中心，所以我們具備優勢。
President Hong Kong is an international financial centre of China and also the Chinese financial centre of the world so we have an edge
過往，我們推出了一些措施，例如在資產管理方面，發揮了香港的功效。
In the past we introduced some measures such as in terms of asset management to bring our role into effective play
張議員剛才提到大灣區的發展，亦是我們在規劃過程中要考慮的因素。
Mr CHEUNG has just mentioned the development of the Bay Area which is also among the factors we need to consider in the course of making planning
我們要思考如何借助大灣區特別是在基建方面的發展，令香港能夠在"一帶一路"的發展中分一杯羹。
We need to contemplate how to leverage on the development of the Bay Area in particular infrastructure to enable Hong Kong to gain a share of the Belt and Road development
因此，關於這方面，我們會與業界積極探討一些可行方案，向"一帶一路"國家及地區推廣香港的金融服務。
Therefore in this respect we will proactively explore some feasible options with the industries to promote Hong Kong financial services to the Belt and Road countries and regions
"一帶一路"是國家的大方向政策，我相信很多商界人士也很希望參與其中。
The Belt and Road Initiative is a major national direction and policy . I believe a lot of members of the business sector are eager to be part of it
我非常認同議員的建議。
I very much agree with the Honourable Members proposals . I will divide my reply into two parts
在這方面，政府增加了"多元學習津貼其他語言"的撥款，鼓勵香港學生學習"一帶一路"國家的語言。
In this regard the Government has increased funding for the Diversity Learning Grant to encourage students in Hong Kong to learn the languages of the Belt and Road countries
香港考試及評核局亦在舉辦的國際試中，引入更多"一帶一路"國家語言的考試，例如阿拉伯語、泰米爾語及俄羅斯語等。
The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority has also introduced more examinations of national languages of the Belt and Road countries in international examinations under its administration such as Arabic Tamil and Russian
我想局長也很清楚，現時"一帶一路"專員蔡瑩璧小姐在退休前是常任秘書長，屬D8級官員，但現在她是義工，"無糧"專員即沒有薪酬的專員。
I think the Secretary is fully aware that the current CBR Ms Yvonne CHOI was a permanent secretary at D8 before retirement . But now she is a voluntary no pay commissioner
當然，我知道蔡專員並非要收取薪酬才做事，她很賣力，但一個辦公室沒有正式的高層領導也是一種缺失。
Of course I know that Commissioner CHOI does not work for the pay . She is very hard - working but it is a defect that an office is without an official senior leader
政府會否正式向財務委員會申請開設職位呢？
Will the Government submit an official application to the Finance Committee for creation of the post?
行政長官在今年的施政報告內亦指出，政府審視了辦公室的工作及現時的架構，認為需要加強人手及資源，包括開設首長級及其他常額的職位，以確保辦公室可以更有效及持續地推展"一帶一路"的工作。
The Chief Executive also stated in the Policy Address this year that the Government had reviewed the work and current structure of BRO and considered it necessary to beef up BROs establishment and resources including the creation of directorate posts and other permanent posts to ensure that it can take forward the work under the Belt and Road Initiative more effectively and on a long - term basis
政府已撥備所需的資源，但由於換屆在即，具體安排有待新一屆政府敲定及實施。
The Government has made provision for the required resources but given the approaching change of government specific arrangements are pending confirmation and implementation by the new - term Government
主席，"一帶一路"倡議帶來很大的商機，對香港未來的發展很重要，很多中小企業渴望知道如何開拓這些"一帶一路"的市場。
President the Belt and Road Initiative has created enormous business opportunities which are very important to the development of Hong Kong . Many SMEs are eager to find out how to develop these Belt and Road markets
但是，根據過往的經驗，中小企業到外國投資或開拓市場，都會遇到很多困難。
However based on past experience SMEs encounter many difficulties when making investments or developing markets overseas
同樣，相信開拓"一帶一路"沿線國家的市場，都會面對很多挑戰，特別是語言、稅務、政策、法規、市場環境的差異，以及自行爭取訂單，其實都一定會遇到一些困難。
Likewise when developing markets in countries along the Belt and Road they would probably face many challenges especially languages tax policies legislation differences in market environment and winning orders on their own which definitely present some difficulties
其實，當局希望幫助香港的企業去開拓這些商機，會否增撥資源，為港商設立一站式的"一帶一路"服務平台，提供專業的市場拓展服務、營商資訊及法律支援等服務，全面協助港商爭取及把握"一帶一路"倡議的先機呢？
In fact as the authorities wish to assist Hong Kong enterprises in developing these business opportunities will they increase resources to set up a one - stop Belt and Road service platform for Hong Kong businesses which offers professional market development services business information legal support etc . so as to help them fully seize and capitalize on the opportunities brought by the Belt and Road Initiative?
我非常認同議員的建議。
I very much agree with the Honourable Members suggestion
其實我們需要提供簡單的程序，方便商界人士接觸到這些資訊。
Indeed we need to provide simple procedures so that members of the business sector can obtain such information with ease
政府和半官方的機構，例如貿發局，在這方面都非常努力。
The Government and quasi - government organizations such as TDC have made a lot of efforts in this regard
香港專業服務的提供者，亦都可以透過這個網頁接觸到"一帶一路"國家中需要其服務的商界人士，以增加商機。
Through this website providers of professional services in Hong Kong can also get in touch with members of the business sectors in Belt and Road countries who need their services in order to expand their business opportunities
此外，為了減低開發成本，貿發局帶領很多商界人士到"一帶一路"的沿線國家進行路演或舉辦展覽，以展示香港中小企業的產品及服務。
Moreover to lower development cost TDC has led many members of the business sector to conduct roadshows or exhibitions in countries along the Belt and Road to showcase the products and services of Hong Kong SMEs
這方面的工作，我們會繼續努力進行。
We will continue our efforts in this respect
是的，因為我很直接地提出，會否增撥資源，設立一站式的"一帶一路"服務平台？
Yes because I asked very directly if more resources will be allocated to setting up a one - stop Belt and Road service platform
但是，局長剛才可能誤會了，只提到貿發局提供資訊或帶領中小企舉辦展覽。
However perhaps the Secretary was mistaken just now and only mentioned TDC providing information or leading SMEs to organize exhibitions
主席，如果說一站式的服務平台，我們可能會局限了由某一個機構負責，因為在這方面，香港各大商會和很多機構都提供了很多資源。我認為一個比較適當的做法，就是配合各方的資源。
President the operation of a one - stop service platform may be exclusively assigned to a certain organization . Given that various trade associations and many organizations in Hong Kong have provided a lot of resources I think a more appropriate approach is to coordinate the resources from various sectors
議員建議設立一個一站式的服務平台，某程度上，中小企也可以聯絡辦公室，以便取得到有關的資訊或資源；或它們遇上問題時，辦公室也可以協助解決。
The Honourable Member suggested setting up a one - stop service platform . To a certain extent SMEs can contact BRO to obtain relevant information or resources . Or when they encounter problems BRO can provide assistance in finding solutions
代理主席，我發言支持謝偉俊議員動議修改《議事規則》的議案。
Deputy President I rise to speak in support of the motion moved by Mr Paul TSE to amend the Rules of Procedure
正如代理主席剛才的發言所說，今次的修改有五大部分，內容非常多，而我們已經就這項議案，辯論了差不多3小時，很多同事已就每一個細項說出他們的看法。
As the Deputy President said in her earlier speech the amendments this time around encompass five major parts involving substantial contents . Our debate on this motion has gone on for almost three hours and many Members have already put forth their views on every detail therein
我不會在此具體重複他們的觀點。但是，我想告訴大家，為何我們要修改《議事規則》，背後的理念和精神是甚麼？
I will not repeat their specific viewpoints in my speech here but I wish to tell Members about the rationale and spirit behind the need for amending the Rules of Procedure
其實，我們這個議會對我手上這本《議事規則》已經做過一個"大手術"，修訂了兩次。而這兩次，我都有比較深度的參與。
Actually we in this legislature already performed a major operation on the text of the Rules of Procedure now in my hand during two amendment exercises and my involvement in both exercises was quite extensive
所以，我想藉此機會對大家說我們修改《議事規則》的原因。
So I wish to take this opportunity to tell Members about the reason for our amendments to the Rules of Procedure
當然，當我們表示要修改《議事規則》時，反對派議員或其支持者肯定只說出一種觀點：修改《議事規則》，就是削減議員在議會內發言的空間。
When we raise the necessity to amend the Rules of Procedure opposition Members or their supporters will definitely put forth one viewpoint only the point that any amendments to the Rules of Procedure are precisely intended to reduce the room for Members speeches in the legislature
這就是他們經常說的一個觀點。
This is the viewpoint they often talk about
不過，我想對大家說，《議事規則》是不會無緣無故修改的。
But I wish to tell Members that the amendment of the Rules of Procedure is not without a reason
我們回歸了20多年，為何只是這一兩年才開始修改《議事規則》，之前十多二十年為何不修改呢？
Twenty - odd years have passed since the reunification . Why did people begin to see our amendment of the Rules of Procedure only in the last two years instead of the previous 10 or 20 years?
因為之前運作議會時，並無那麼多古靈精怪及違反《議事規則》的事情出現。
The reason is that in the previous operation of the legislature there were not as many abnormalities and breaches of the Rules of Procedure as we can see these days
所以，為何要修改《議事規則》？
So why is it necessary to amend the Rules of Procedure?
就是因為"攬炒派"議員破壞了《議事規則》、破壞了議會一向運作的共識，所以我們才要提出修改。
The precise reason is that Members championing mutual destruction have flouted the Rules of Procedure and the long - standing consensus on the operation of the legislature . This is the very reason why we raise the need for amendment
有破壞，我們才要糾正。
The damage they have inflicted is the precise reason for our rectification action
如果有破壞，我們都不糾正，責任就在於議會。
If we do not do anything to rectify the damage they have done we in the legislature must be held responsible
正如我們很多法例，其實未必需要立法。
As in the case of many laws it may not be necessary to enact any such laws actually
如果人人都守法，不去破壞社會治安，不去破壞社會秩序，便無須這麼多法律去規限每個人的行為。
If everybody abides by the law and refrains from upsetting law and order in society it will not be necessary to enact so many laws to restrict peoples conduct
這個就是我回應他們為何我們要修改《議事規則》一個很重要的原因。
This is my reply to their question about why we have to amend the Rules of Procedure and a very important underlying reason
第二，就是有兩個概念要說清楚。
Second I must explain two concepts clearly
修改《議事規則》，第一是要糾正歪風，第二是要與時俱進。
The purpose of amending the Rules of Procedure is first to rectify the undesirable trend and second to keep it abreast of the times
我們的議會長時間以來，都是靠議員自律地運作。
Over the years the operation of our legislature has been based on self - discipline on the part of Members
不單是香港的議會，外國的議會都是這樣。
This is the case of the legislature in not only Hong Kong but also overseas countries
有些議會可能好像我們有數十人，有些更有數百人，如果人人都博出位，人人都濫用程序，議會根本無法運作。
The legislature in some places may be composed of a few dozen members like ours and the legislature in some other places may even consist of hundreds of Members . If members only want to gain the limelight and abuse the proceedings it will be utterly impossible for the legislature to operate
所以，便要有一套規矩去規管議員的行為。
So a set of rules must be formulated to regulate members conduct
這套規矩很大程度上，就是議員之間的一項君子協定。
This set of rules to a large extent is a gentlemans agreement among all members
但是，如果你不跟從這項君子協定，不根據這個規則，在座位上大呼小叫、時而衝出來，有時又擲東西、潑臭水，導致無法開會，議會如何運作呢？
If any members yell in their seats or even dash out of their seats hurl objects and pour stinking liquid from time to time in defiance of this gentlemans agreement and the rules with the result that it is impossible to conduct meetings then how can the legislature operate may I ask?
此外，更重要的是，大家看到我們很多議員同事，或者反對派的動作，搞到議會亂七八糟，完全開不到會，聽不到議員的發言及官員的回應。
And more importantly everybody can see that the deeds of many Members or the opposition camp have plunged the legislature into complete chaos and we are utterly unable to conduct meetings or heed Members speeches and officials replies
所以，如果每次都是這樣，而每次都放生他，他們是沒有後果、不用付出代價，只是當天將他趕離會議廳便了事，我相信對其他認真開會的議員，是非常不公道的。
So if the situation is like this every time and if such Members can get away every time without having to face any consequences or pay a price except for their mere expulsion from the Chamber that day I believe this is very unfair to other Members who attend meetings diligently
也有反對派議員進入議會時，已經帶着這種想法去做。
Certain opposition Members already had such intentions when they joined the legislature
他當天表達其政治訴求，攪亂了議會、搞停了議會，在鎂光燈拍下他被抬出議事廳，然後他將那張相、那片段放在社交網站上，得到其支持者的讚許。
Their intention is to create a mess in the legislature and bring it to a standstill as a means to advance their political aspirations . If they are captured by the camera how they have been taken away from the Chamber they will upload the relevant photographs or video clips onto their social media accounts afterwards in order to get likes from supporters
這個就是他們最主要的目的，他們並無想過在議會內以道理、辯論，對大家說他的理念是甚麼。
This is precisely their main purpose . They have never thought of explaining their convictions to others in the legislature through reasoning or debate
所以，他便賺了他的政治本錢，但是，議會卻負上停止運作這個最大的代價。
Well they may be able to gain some political capital but the legislature has to pay the greatest price of suspending its operation
因此，對於這些議員，如果我們不懲罰他們，可能剛才我說的情況便會不斷發生，即使今天有些反對派議員總辭，但日後如果再有相類似議員加入議會，他一人便可以阻礙整個議會的運作。
So speaking of such Members if we do not impose any penalties on them the cases I talked about just now may persist . Despite the resignation en masse of certain opposition Members today the operation of the whole legislature may still be hindered solely by anyone like them who joins the legislature in the future
我剛才聽到姚思榮議員說，其實他只是同意罰停賽，而不應累進，在這個議題上，我亦曾公開表示，我只是同意罰停賽而已，但對於罰款，我個人是有保留的，因為我認為罰停賽，不讓議員回來開會，已經是一種很大的懲罰。
Just now I heard Mr YIU Si - wing say that he actually agreed to a suspension mechanism only but it should not be implemented on a cumulative basis . On this issue I also once said in public that I only agreed to a suspension mechanism and had personal reservations about the imposition of fines because I thought that suspending a Member from meeting was already a severe punishment
不過，我們經過諮詢，加上建制派議員之間的討論，大家均認為應該雙軌並行，我亦服從建制派議員之間的共識，所以今天雙軌並行，既罰停賽、累進和罰款。
But after consultation and discussions among pro - establishment Members we invariably think that a dual - pronged approach should be adopted and I have also submitted myself to the consensus of pro - establishment Members . This is why we propose to adopt a dual - pronged approach today that consists of a suspension mechanism on a cumulative basis and the imposition of fines
這個問題反映出甚麼呢？
What does this show?
有些人認為，現在議會沒有反對派議員，建制派就是橡皮圖章，甚麼也會同意。
Some may argue that without opposition Members in the legislature in the days ahead the pro - establishment camp will endorse anything like a rubber stamp
很多同事也會說，如果我們看到《議事規則》或議會內有漏洞而不加以堵塞，其實議會要負上責任，是很難開脫的。
Many Members have argued that if we do not plug the loopholes in the Rules of Procedure or the legislature we in the legislature should actually be held responsible and cannot possibly avoid the blame
所以，今天修訂《議事規則》，也是一個很艱難的決定，而且是我們經過相當深入的討論和共識才作出的。
So I will say that the amendment of the Rules of Procedure today is a difficult decision and it is a decision that we have reached on the basis of thorough discussions and a consensus
當然，剛才也有很多議員提到，早兩年選舉內務委員會主席的鬧劇，因為有議員濫用主持人的職權，阻撓內會正副主席的選舉，他根本無權處理規程的問題，但卻藉着規程問題拖延，不讓我們選出內會正副主席。
Of course many Members talked about the farcical show involving the election of the House Committee HC Chairman two years ago . Since a Member abused his power as the presiding Member the election of the HC Chairman and Vice - chairman was obstructed . Actually he had no power whatsoever to deal with any points of order but he procrastinated by allowing numerous points of order and obstructed our election of the HC Chairman and Vice - chairman
所以，經歷了如此慘痛的教訓，內會主席經半年，甚至更長時間也無法選出，其他事務委員會選舉主席時，也有類似情況出現，而若我們不加以堵塞，日後會否再出現相類似情況呢？
So such a bitter lesson from the failure to return the HC Chairman despite the passage of half a year or even a longer time has aroused our concern about the possibility of similar incidents in the future if we do not plug the loopholes that may give rise to a similar scenario in the chairman election of other Panels
如果是這樣，我們真的沒有做好議員的職責。
If we do not do so then I must say we have failed in our duties and responsibilities as Members
第二，與時俱進的概念便相對簡單，因為每個議會也要按照社會發展和實際情況作出相應改變。
The second point about the concept of progressing abreast of the times is relatively simple . Any legislature must introduce corresponding changes on the basis of social development and actual circumstances
很明顯，由於人大的決定，未來議會議員將由70名增加至90名，議員數目增加，開會時間亦會變長。
Obviously with the decision of the National Peoples Congress the composition of the legislature will increase from 70 to 90 Members in the future and it naturally follows that the duration of meetings will likewise increase
如果我們要有效率地舉行會議，可能在某些程序上，每一位議員的發言時間便會相對減少，為何減少呢？
If Council meetings are to be conducted efficiently the speaking time of a Member in certain proceedings may have to be reduced . Why?
因為要讓更多議員可以發言，這點便不能單說限制議員發言，就是不讓他們發言，這是錯誤的。
The reason is to allow more Members to speak . On this point it is erroneous to simplistically equate restricting Members speeches with disallowing Members from speaking
所以，我們並非好像反對派所說的，只有他們才可以發言，別人不能發言才是公平，公平是要讓每一位議員也有發言時間、發言空間和發言機會。
So I must say our understanding of fairness is not quite the same as the perception of the opposition camp in the sense that in their view fairness means that the right to speak is exclusive to themselves only . To us fairness should rather mean providing each Member with the time room and opportunity for speaking
其實，這不僅是香港的做法，其他國家可能做得比我們更快更早。
Actually such arrangements are not exclusive to Hong Kong . Other countries may have put in place similar arrangements more expeditiously and earlier than we do
主席，我想指出，今次《議事規則》的修改，是出師有名的，亦是針對現時《議事規則》的漏洞和實際需要作出相關修訂，所以我發言支持謝偉俊議員的議案。
President I wish to point out that the amendment of the Rules of Procedure this time around is totally legitimate and justifiable and the amendments are targeted at the existing loopholes in the Rules of Procedure and actual needs . Therefore I speak in support of the motion moved by Mr Paul TSE
代理主席，我發言支持劉業強議員"制訂全面鄉郊發展政策"的議案及何俊賢議員的修正案。
Deputy President I speak in support of Mr Kenneth LAUs motion on Formulating a comprehensive rural development policy and Mr Steven HOs amendment to the motion
兩位議員非常具體地提出了很多鄉郊現時面對的發展問題、設施不足的情況，以及未來發展方向的意見，我十分支持，但我不會就每個細項逐一說明。
The two Members have pointed out in detail many rural development problems and inadequate facilities . They have also provided their views on the direction of future development . I very much support their views but I will not elaborate on every detail
我是服務新界區的直選議員，我經常到村內服務，我覺得新界區或鄉郊存在3個不協調：第一，新界北鄉村與深圳發展不協調；第二，政府內部不協調；及第三，政府和村民之間不協調。
I often work in villages . In my opinion there are three incongruities in the New Territories or in the rural area . First it is the incongruity between the development of the New Territories North villages and that of Shenzhen; second the incongruity within the Government; and third the incongruity between the Government and the villagers
局長，這是第一個不協調。
Secretary this is the first incongruity
我剛才提到的是一個例子，如果政府有長遠鄉郊發展策略，便不會把我剛才提到的堆填區、廚餘廠、骨灰龕等全部選址在新界區。
What I just said is one such example . If the Government has a long - term rural development strategy it would not have selected the New Territories as the location for landfill food waste collection plant columbarium etc which I just mentioned . The Secretary should be able to see that all Policy Bureaux are putting their ideas in the New Territories
局長可以看到，每個政策局都會將自己的想法加諸新界區，運輸及房屋局要在新界覓地興建公共房屋，食物及衞生 局要在新界覓地建骨灰龕，環境局則要興建廚餘廠，各個政策局想到就做，令新界區規劃紊亂。
The Transport and Housing Bureau wants to find land in the New Territories for public housing construction . The Food and Health Bureau wants to find land in the New Territories for columbaria . The Environment Bureau wants to build a food waste collection plant there
政府有整體的協調或規劃嗎？
They try any ideas they can think of in the New Territories thus making the planning there very chaotic . Has the Government made any overall coordination or planning?
有的，但只限於新發展區洪水橋發展區、東北發展區。
Yes it has but only for new development areas such as the Hung Shui Kiu New Development Area and the North East New Territories New Development Areas
第二個例子，代理主席，我想你可以看看這張相片，當中有我俊俏的樣子，但最重要的並不是相中的主角，而是後面的兩塊牌匾。
For the second example Deputy President I want you to look at this photo . You can find me standing handsomely in this photo but the focus is not on me but on the two inscribed boards hanging behind me
這兩塊牌匾由清朝留傳下來，但卻閒置在一個破落的地方，我看見時感到十分興奮，立即上前與它拍照。
These two inscribed boards have been passed down from the Qing Dynasty but are now left idle in a dilapidated place . I was thrilled when I saw the inscribed boards and immediately took a photo with them
我提出這個問題是想指出保育鄉郊文化亦非常重要。
I raise this problem because I want to point out the importance of preserving rural culture
如果政府能全面檢視鄉郊政策，將數個政策局的想法和做法統籌協作，我相信鄉郊發展的潛力是無限的，但請不要因為發展鄉郊而有矛盾......
This is the incongruity between the Government and the villagers . If the Government can comprehensively review rural policies and coordinate the ideas and approaches of several Policy Bureaux I believe rural development has infinite potential . But please do not trigger conflicts because of developing rural areas
主席，我動議若稍後就"徹底改革通識教育科"所提出的議案或其修正案進行點名表決，表決須在鐘聲響起1分鐘後進行。
President I move that in the event of further divisions being claimed in respect of the motion on Thoroughly reforming the subject of Liberal Studies or any amendments thereto this Council do proceed to each of such divisions immediately after the division bell has been rung for one minute
劉業強議員動議的"制訂全面鄉郊發展政策"議案。
Mr Kenneth LAU will move a motion on Formulating a comprehensive rural development policy
稍後我會先請劉業強議員發言及動議議案，然後請何俊賢議員發言，但他在現階段不可動議修正案。
Later I will first call upon Mr Kenneth LAU to speak and move the motion . Then I will call upon Mr Steven HO to speak but he may not move the amendment at this stage . The joint debate now begins
合併辯論現在開始，有意發言的議員請按"要求發言"按鈕。我現在請劉業強議員發言及動議議案。
Members who wish to speak please press the Request to speak button I now call upon Mr Kenneth LAU to speak and move the motion
我動議的議案已印載在議程內。
The motion moved by me is set out in the Agenda
主席，香港是中國不可分割的一部分。
President Hong Kong is an integral part of China
在"一國兩制"的前提下，我們不單要尊重"一國"，更要責無旁貸地維護國家主權、安全和發展利益。
On the premise of one country two systems we should not only respect one country we are also duty - bound to protect Chinas sovereignty safety and development interests
在"兩制"下的香港應該如何發揮作用，以配合國家"十四五"規劃和粵港澳大灣區的整體發展，讓中央可以安心、放心、不添煩添亂，便是今後"愛國者治港"的主軸。
How Hong Kong should play its role under the two systems principle to support the National 14 Five - Year Plan and the overall development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area to let the Central Government have a peace of mind and rest assured to avoid giving our country worries and trouble . All of these will be the future axis of patriots administering Hong Kong
主席，為了達到這個目的，這便是我今次動議"制訂全面鄉郊發展政策"議案的主旨。
President this is the main purpose for me to move the motion on Formulating a comprehensive rural development policy
香港是一個中西文化薈萃的地方，既有高度密集的大都會，亦有幅員廣闊的鄉郊社會。
Hong Kong is a meeting point for East and West cultures . We have a densely populated metropolitan and we also have vast expanses of rural areas
由於地理條件優越，經過多年努力下發展成為國際金融中心，但如何可以保持這個優勢，土地便是關鍵。
By virtue of its advantageous geographical location Hong Kong has become an international financial hub after many years of hard work . But land is essential to its ability to maintain its edge
因此，本會前議員及前鄉議局主席劉皇發先生，便倡議"發展新界，繁榮香港"的理念。
For that reason former Legislative Council Member and former Chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk Dr LAU Wong - fat had been advocating the concept of Developing the New Territories to promote the prosperity of Hong Kong
從過往新界多個新市鎮的興建，包括荃灣、沙田及屯門等，為約一半多的香港人口提供了居所，充分說明了香港城市化進一步拓展的出路，便是如何利用及有序地發展幅員廣大的新界鄉郊地帶，這就是香港未來的施政主軸。
A number of new towns in the New Territories including Tsuen Wan Sha Tin and Tuen Mun have been developed over the years to provide homes more than half of Hong Kongs population which has adequately shown that the key to the further development of Hong Kongs urbanization lies in how to optimize the development of the vast expanses of rural land in the New Territories in an orderly manner . This is the principal axis for the future administration of Hong Kong