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第一，當然是因為我代表的建築、測量、都市規劃及園境界中，有不少人是公務員；第二，我亦曾經當過公務員，我於1976年畢業後便加入政府，工作了12年才離開；第三，近年我出任公務員薪俸及服務條件常務委員會委員，對我來說，這有助我深入了解公務員隊伍所面對的種種困難和挑戰。
After my graduation in 1976 I joined the Government and only left it after 12 years of service . Thirdly in recent years I have been serving as a member of the Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions of Service . To me this has helped me to have a deeper understanding of the various difficulties and challenges facing the civil service
代理主席，香港政府向來奉行行政主導，而行政機關的骨幹便是公務員團隊，即使回歸後推行問責制，3司13局的首長職位改為政治任命，實際上，他們有不少人都是公務員出身，包括我們現任特首林鄭月娥女士。
Deputy President the Hong Kong Government has all along maintained an executive - led system under which the civil service team is the backbone of the executive authorities . Though the introduction of the Accountability System for Principal Officials after the reunification has turned the offices of 3 Secretaries of Departments and 13 Directors of Bureaux into political appointments many of these positions are actually held by people coming from the civil service including our incumbent Chief Executive Ms Carrie LAM
所以，如果香港的公務員團隊因為種種原因包括人手不足或錯配、待遇欠佳，又或是效率偏低、缺乏協調、政策因循等，而無法配合社會最新的情況和需要，香港整體發展均會受到影響，700萬名市民的福祉亦會受損。
If the civil service of Hong Kong fails to keep abreast with the latest situation and needs of our society due to a variety of reasons like manpower shortage or mismatch poor employment terms low efficiency lack of coordination conservative policies etc the overall development of Hong Kong will be affected
我的議案內容主要分為3部分。
My motion consists of three main parts
第一部分，是促請政府採取有效措施，改善公務員待遇、人手、工作環境及進修培訓等。其中，就人手方面，除了人手是否足夠這問題外，還要關注會否出現錯配。待遇方面，則是關於在2000年後聘請的新制公務員，他們在假期累積上限、退休後的醫療福利等問題。
The first part is an appeal to the Government to adopt effective measures to improve the employment terms manpower working environment and continuing education and training of civil servants
我會依次請要動議修正案的何啟明議員、莫乃光議員、譚文豪議員及周浩鼎議員發言，但他們在現階段不可動議修正案。
I will call upon Members who will move the amendments to speak in the following order Mr HO Kai - ming Mr Charles Peter MOK Mr Jeremy TAM and Mr Holden CHOW but they may not move the amendments at this stage
代理主席，公務員隊伍是政府的支柱，過去多年來，一直對香港的繁榮、穩定、經濟發展發揮至關重要的作用。
Deputy President the civil service is a pillar of the Government . Over the years it has always played a critical role in the prosperity stability and economic development of Hong Kong
我們充分肯定公務員隊伍對香港的重要貢獻。
We fully recognize the important contribution made by the civil service to Hong Kong
代理主席，不過，我自己不敢特別讚許個別公務員，因為我們擔心讚賞個別公務員的傑出表現，可能會成為"死亡之吻"。
Deputy President however I personally dare not single out individual civil servants for praise fearing that our admiration for the outstanding performance of individual civil servants might become a kiss of death
代理主席，我過去曾在政府部門工作。
Deputy President I used to work in the Government
如果根據陸頌雄議員的定義來看，其實我也算是當過公務員，不過在政府架構中，廉政公署並不屬於公務員隊伍，而是一個很獨特的部門。
If judged according to the definition suggested by Mr LUK Chung - hung I should actually be considered an erstwhile civil servant . However in the Governments structure the Independent Commission Against Corruption ICAC is not part of the civil service but a very unique department
我對政府部門的運作有少許了解，因為廉署亦是一個政府部門，與其他公務員隊伍的運作相當類似。
I have a little knowledge about the operation of government departments because ICAC is also one which is operating in quite a similar manner to other civil service bodies
有些人批評政府部門存在官僚作風，其實我對這些批評有部分同意，但有更大部分不同意，因為公務員隊伍是在一個制度下行事，他們有相關的程序和紀律，而這些程序和紀律往往屬於一種制衡的制度；如果跳過這些程序和制度，賦予他們許多彈性，往往會出現濫權的風險。
Some people criticize government departments for their bureaucratic style . Actually I agree with some of these criticisms but disagree with most of them because the civil service is acting under a system in which the relevant procedures and disciplinary rules often provide checks and balances so skipping them to allow great flexibility would likely give rise to the risk of abuse
所以，這些被批評為官僚的制度和程序，我認為很大程度上是必需的。
Therefore I hold that to a large extent these systems and procedures are necessary despite being criticized as bureaucratic
不過，如果有一些制度和程序已過時，我亦同意應予檢討及改善。
However if some systems and procedures are out of date I also agree that they should be reviewed and improved
代理主席，關於提升公務員的效率，其實我早前已就此向局方提出建議。
Deputy President regarding the enhancement of efficiency of civil servants in actuality I have previously already made suggestions to the Bureau
我表示最好交由公務員隊伍提出他們的建議，因為對於整個運作中問題所在之處、可從哪方面提高工作效率，只須問前線的中層 公務員，他們最清楚。
I said that it would be desirable to let the civil service put forward its recommendations because the mid - level front - line civil servants are the most reliable and informed sources to answer questions about where to identify problems and improve efficiency in the overall operation
其實我曾具體地建議，只要政府願意推出一項獎勵計劃，即如果公務員提出的建議可以幫助政府節省多少公帑，或提高多少效益的話，可以效益或節省公帑金額的某個百分比作為獎金，我想政府每個月便可以收到數以百計的建議。
In fact I have specifically proposed that as long as the Government is willing to introduce an incentive scheme to reward civil servants on a pro rata basis for their proposals that help the Government save public money and enhance efficiency I think the Government can receive hundreds of proposals every month
這樣絕對可以盡快了解得到整個制度和程序中，有何地方需要作出改善。
This will definitely enable prompt identification of what needs improvement in the whole system and throughout the procedures
至於改善公務員待遇或福利等方面，我特別想指出一點，即宿舍的問題。
As regards the improvement in such areas as remuneration and benefits for civil servants I would like to particularly point out the issue of departmental quarters
很多紀律部隊目前輪候宿舍的時間太長，宿位嚴重不足，而紀律部隊的宿舍非常吸引，尤其在現時樓價飆升的年代。
For many disciplined forces the current waiting time for quarters is excessively long amid the acute shortage whereas the disciplined services quarters are very attractive especially in the current era of soaring property prices
我希望政府可以在各區盡量增建宿舍，令我們有穩定的公務員隊伍，尤其是紀律部隊方面。
I hope that the Government can build as many departmental quarters as possible in all districts so as to ensure stability in the civil service all the more so in the disciplined forces
代理主席，我不逐一評論各位議員的修正案，我只想特別談論譚文豪議員的修正案。
Deputy President I am not going to comment on Members amendments one by one . I just wish to talk specifically about Mr Jeremy TAMs amendment
其實，以紀律部隊劃分，飛行服務隊也屬於紀律部隊，所以不可能將所有紀律部隊的薪酬待遇劃一。
In fact according to the categorization the Government Flying Service is also a disciplined force . Therefore it is impossible to adopt a uniform scale of remuneration for all disciplined forces
代理主席，我最後想提出的一點是，現在的政治環境惡化至極，令公務員隊伍承受非常大的壓力。
Deputy President the last point I wish to raise is that the current extreme deterioration of the political environment has put the civil service under tremendous pressure
第一，我要求政府高層不要將施政的過失推諉於前線公務員，最明顯的例子便是特首林鄭月娥在落實提高申領長者綜援的年齡門檻的問題上，解說這是執行問題。
Firstly I request the top government officials not to shift the blame for governance failures onto front - line civil servants . The most glaring example is Chief Executive Carrie LAMs explanation that raising the age threshold for receiving elderly Comprehensive Social Security Assistance is an execution issue
何謂執行問題？
What does it mean by an execution issue?
此外，公務員政治中立備受挑戰。
In addition the political neutrality of civil servants is being challenged
我亦希望公務員隊伍一定要毋忘初心，知道自己加入公務員隊伍是以服務市民為本，並能專業獨立地處事，絕對不要因受高層的政治壓力而扭曲自己的想法；一定要堅守原則，切勿同流合污， 亦不要習非成是。
I also hope that the civil servants never forget where they started namely joining the civil service to serve the public and can act in such a professional and independent manner that their own thoughts will absolutely not be distorted under political pressure from authority . They must firmly adhere to the principles and never be complicit in evil nor justify long - standing wrongs
我們現在十分擔心，因為越來越多公務員同事向我們表示，面對着政府最高層的政治壓力，他們很多時需要繞過程序、扭曲制度，為政治目標服務，......
We are now very worried because more and more colleagues in the civil service have told us that in the face of political pressure from the top echelon of Government they often have to bypass procedures and distort the system to serve political objectives This is absolutely undesirable
主席，今天討論的議案是"改善公務員待遇，提升施政效率及推動創意與創新"。
President the subject of the motion under discussion today is Improving the employment terms of civil servants enhancing the efficiency of policy implementation and promoting creativity and innovation
說到要改善公務員待遇，相信大家不會有特別大的意見，只要探討如何調整薪酬，讓他們繼續在其崗位為香港服務便可。
When it comes to improving the employment terms of civil servants I think we all have no particular strong views and we can simply explore how salary adjustments should be implemented so that civil servants may remain in their posts and continue to serve Hong Kong
第二篇報道則來自《香港01》。該報近日揭發一宗涉及懲教署的疑似醜聞，指署方進行的跑步評核試出現集體缺席的問題。
The second report was published in Hong Kong 01 recently to uncover an alleged scandal relating to the Correctional Services Department CSD in which CSD officers were found collectively absent from the Departments running tests
就職津辦的亂象，我即將在6月12日的立法會會議上提出一項口頭質詢，查詢派發4,000元的工作的最新進展，且看屆時政府有何回應。
With regard to the problems with WFAO I will raise an oral question at the Council meeting to be held on 12 June to enquire about the latest progress on the Governments work in handing out 4,000 to eligible members of the public and let us wait and see what reply will the Government give us then
簡單而言，只要容許第一個錯誤出現而視而不見，根據破窗理論，問題便會不斷惡化。
Simply put when the first mistake is committed but we choose to turn a blind eye to it things will only keep deteriorating under the broken window theory
原來運輸署要為此負責，問題卻是即使給予機會和資源作出創新，也有場合讓部門發揮創意，結果又如何？
It turns out that TD should be responsible for the work but the problem is that although it was provided with a chance and the necessary resources for putting its innovative ideas into practice what results has it achieved?
因此，在改善公務員待遇之餘，也要改善公務員系統現時出現的問題。
Hence while efforts should be made to improve the employment terms of civil servants we should also endeavour to address the existing problems with the civil service system
主席，香港公務員隊伍在世界上一直享有很高評價，即使今時今日瑞士洛桑國際管理發展學院的"全球競爭力報告"，香港政府隊伍的效能多年來都居高榜首。
President the Hong Kong civil service has been highly regarded in the world . Government efficiency in Hong Kong has been ranked the first for many years in the Global Competitiveness Report published by the International Institute for Management Development based in Lausanne Switzerland
儘管香港公務員廉潔奉公、效率高、服務專業，但隨着人口增加及市民對服務的需求不斷提高，一些服務就必須作出相應的改變，以提升效率。
In spite of their high integrity and probity high efficiency and professionalism changes should be made to certain services accordingly in order to improve the efficiency in view of the growing population and the increasing demands from the public
近年比較多人討論的，是有關跨政策局和跨部門的合作及協調。
The issue which was discussed more frequently in recent years was the cross - bureaux and inter - departmental cooperation and coordination
我們經常前往一些舊區例如深水埗、九龍城工作。
We often visit old urban areas such as Sham Shui Po and Kowloon City
那些地區有很多舊樓，而且經常出現一些滲水的問題。
Water seepage problems are quite common in many old buildings in those districts
主席，儘管當局現時已經在九龍城、灣仔和中西區3個試點地區，全面採用新測試方法調查滲水，亦在4個地區成立了聯合辦公室，但時至今日問題依然存在，不少市民家中仍然滴水、滲水，卻無人能幫助他們解決問題。
President even though the authorities have adopted new methods and launched a pilot scheme to investigate water seepage problems in Kowloon City Wan Chai and the Central and Western District and JOs have been set up in four districts up till now many households are still annoyed by water seepage problems but nobody is able to help them to solve the problems
究竟水務署對於滲水這個問題有否責任呢？
Should WSD be responsible for water seepage problems?
直到今時今日，部門之間的協調仍是一個很大的問題。
Until now coordination among various government departments is a big problem
所以，我們真的希望相關政策局應該是公務員事務局了解一下情況，然後向行政長官反映。
Therefore we really hope the relevant Policy Bureau―I think the Civil Service Bureau―should look into the matter and report the situation to the Chief Executive
直至上月，還有數百個地點很多塌樹和斷枝未獲清理。
Up till last month fallen trees and debris of branches in over one hundred spots have not been removed
可能 是另一個部門。
Perhaps some other departments are involved
主席，這些例子比比皆是，市民投訴無門，自然怨氣大增。
President there are many such instances . The public cannot find the right channel to complain and therefore they have grave grievances
因此，我真的希望局長能夠研究一下這些情況，如何提升部門之間的溝通和協調，這樣才能夠有效改善及提升效率。
For that reason I really hope the Secretary can look into the situation and find a way to improve and enhance inter - departmental communication and coordination for only in so doing can the efficiency be improved and raised
此外，我要就有關公務員的創意思維及創新科技，表達一點意見。
Furthermore I wish to express my views on the creative thinking and innovative technology of the civil service
很簡單，單是去年派發4,000元，到今時今日主席，你看到我好像在笑，其實我不是在笑，只是哭笑不得一想起這個問題，內心真的悲哀。
It is simple from last years handing out of 4,000 to this moment―President you may think that I am laughing but I am actually not laughing I really dont know if I should laugh or I should cry―I feel saddened as long as this issue comes to my mind
此外，洗手間的問題亦非常複雜，很簡單，我很希望政府未來真的可以改變一些公廁的設施，引入多些智能洗手間設施，以解決污穢等衞生問題。
Moreover the lavatory issue is also very complicated . It is simple . I hope the Government will change the facilities of some public lavatories by introducing some smart toilet facilities in order to improve the filth and hygiene conditions of public lavatories
最後我不得不說的是，有關公務員的醫療福利。
Finally something I have to say is civil service medical benefits
公務員真的很可憐，他們沒有選擇，一定要到公立醫院求診。
The situation of the civil service is really deplorable . They have no choice . They have to seek medical services in public hospitals
所以，主席，我希望政府能夠為員工購買醫療保險。
For that reason President I hope the Government can buy medical insurance for its employees
主席，外國真的很討厭，經常干涉中國內政，但我想問政府，至今政府有否向中央如實反映，香港人和國際社會經過局長這麼長時間解釋後，仍然很憂慮，仍然繼續干涉香港內政。原因十分簡單，因為這項《條例草案》的修訂影響國家對美國的政策、對台灣的關係，更重要的是影響香港重大的穩定。
President foreign countries are really annoying; they often interfere in Chinas internal affairs . However I would like to ask the Government whether it has so far truthfully reflected to the Central Authorities that despite such lengthy explanations by the Secretary both Hong Kong people and the international community remain deeply worried and interference in Hong Kongs internal affairs persists simply because the amendments in this Bill affect our countrys policy towards US its relationship with Taiwan and more importantly the crucial stability of Hong Kong
主席，距離6月9日的遊行活動越來越近，民怨一觸即發。
President popular grievances are on the verge of eruption in the lead - up to the procession on 9 June
如果局長不想成為破壞社會安寧的兇手，現在還趕得及，為時未晚。
If the Secretary does not want to be the killer of social peace it is not yet too late for him to pull back from the brink
我請他撤回《逃犯條例》的修訂，他"撤"還是"不撤"？
I urge him to withdraw the amendment bill on FOO . Will he withdraw it or not?
所以，我想問政府，究竟美國國會或美國的立場會否直接有影響？
Therefore I would like to ask the Government at the end of the day does the stance of the US Congress or US have any direct bearing on this matter?
我們應否只考慮美國的立場，而決定是否修例？
Should we consider solely the US stance in deciding whether to amend the law?
主席，涂議員的質詢是擔心香港侵犯了美國的國家安全及經濟利益，從而令到外國企業可能會撤資、裁員，以及美國國會議員會否重新提出《香港民主及人權法案》。
President Mr TOs question expressed concerns about the possibility of divestments and layoffs by foreign enterprises as a result of Hong Kong jeopardizing the national security and economic interests of US as well as the spectre of US Congressmen re - introducing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act
主席，事實上，美國對國家安全和經濟利益的定義，並非其他國家或地區的人如此容易理解的。
President in fact the US definition of national security and economic interests is not so easily comprehensible to people of other countries or regions
例如華為事件，它一方面說這是對國家安全的威脅，但另一方面又可以放在中美貿易協議裏商討；就美墨邊境圍牆，它可以頒布國家緊急狀態令。
For example in the case of Huawei US called it a threat to national security on the one hand but included it in the China - US trade talks on the other . In the case of the US - Mexico border wall US went so far as to issue a national emergency decree
代理主席，我首先感謝謝偉銓議員及多位提出修正案的議員，讓我有機會就議案中提及的幾個範疇，向大家講述政府的政策措施。
Deputy President first of all I would like to thank Mr Tony TSE and those Members who have put forth amendments for they have given me the chance to expound to all of you the Governments policy measures with regard to several areas mentioned in the motion
議員在原議案和修正案中提出多項改善公務員待遇方面的建議，涵蓋人手編制、薪酬政策、醫療及房屋福利，以及培訓等。
Members have raised in the original motion and its amendments a number of suggestions to improve the employment terms of civil servants spanning manpower establishment remuneration policy medical and housing benefits training and so on
首先，請讓我扼要地闡述政府在公務員事務方面的政策方針。
First let me briefly explain the Governments policy directions in relation to the civil service
公務員隊伍是政府的骨幹，一直以精益求精的態度和以民為本的精神為市民提供優質服務。
The civil service which is the Governments backbone has all along been striving to continuously improve the quality of services we provide for the people while adhering to the people - oriented principle
本屆政府上任以來，推出了多項新政策和措施。
The current - term Government has introduced a number of new policies and measures since its inauguration
我感謝公務員同事不辭勞苦，全心全意落實這些工作。
I am grateful to fellow civil servants for their strenuous and wholehearted efforts in implementing these tasks
政府作為僱主，一向秉承行政長官"關心、聆聽、行動"的宗旨，除了適度增加人手，亦體察公務員同事的需要，關顧他們的福祉，加強培訓，同時提供合適的薪酬待遇以吸引和挽留人才。
As an employer the Government has always been committed to the goal of care listen and act put forth by the Chief Executive . Apart from increasing the size of manpower appropriately we are also mindful of the needs of fellow civil servants care for their well - being while at the same time stepping up the provision of training and offering suitable remuneration packages to attract and retain talents
我們並透過既定機制與員方保持密切溝通，聆聽他們的訴求。
In addition with the aid of the existing mechanism we maintain close communication with the employees listening to their needs and wants
我們的目的是要維持一支專業、高效和穩定的公務員隊伍，以配合政府的施政。
Our aim is to maintain a professional efficient and stable civil service to facilitate policy implementation by the Government
至於議員關心的跨政策局和部門協作，本屆政府已於去年4月1日成立政策創新與統籌辦事處，加強政策研究及創新和跨部門協調工作，協助統籌政府高層選定的跨局政策，提升跨部門協調。
Regarding inter - bureau and inter - departmental collaboration which Members care about the current - term Government has set up the Policy Innovation and Co - ordination Office on 1 April last year to enhance policy research and innovation coordination across bureaux and departments and to render assistance in coordination work for cross - bureaux policies selected by the senior leadership of the Government
各政策局及部門在制訂及執行政策時，亦會抱着互相合作的態度，以社會整體利益為依歸。
Policy Bureaux and departments are also cooperative in policy formulation and implementation placing the overall interest of the community above all else
在創意創新的範疇上，大家可以見到政府正在積極推動智慧城市，包括智慧政府。
With regard to creativity and innovation we can see the Government promote smart city initiatives proactively including those on the Smart Government
推動各部門內創新科技的應用和研發是政府重點的工作。
Promoting the application research and development of innovation technology within the departments is one of the work highlights of the Government
創新及科技局已在2017年年中設立"科技統籌"計劃，支持各政府部門籌劃及推展科技項目，利用科技提升運作效率及改善公共服務。
The Innovation and Technology Bureau established the TechConnect block vote in mid - 2017 for supporting various government departments to formulate and promote technology schemes with a view to enhancing work efficiency and improving public services with the aid of technology
政府亦透過一系列其他措施，加強推動各部門內創新科技的應用和研發。
Meanwhile the Government is stepping up the application research and development of innovation and technology in various departments with a series of other measures
我們也重視各級公務員在創新思維和科技應用方面的培訓，在不同課程都加入了創新和科技應用的元素。
We also attach importance to providing training for civil servants at all levels with respect to innovative minds and technology application and have enriched different programmes with elements of innovation and technology application
政府亦正以多管齊下的方式不斷加強公務員創新思維和科技應用的相關訓練，以配合推動《香港智慧城市藍圖》和服務創新。
Taking a multi - pronged approach the Government is persistently enhancing civil service training in relation to innovative minds and technology application so as to tie in with promoting the Hong Kong Smart City Blueprint and innovation in services
各位議員都知道，我們正積極籌劃建設新的公務員學院，為公務員培訓提供嶄新的設施，進一步提升公務員在領導才能、國際視野及科技應用方面的能力。
As Members are aware we are now proactively planning for the new civil service college to provide brand new facilities for civil service training and to further enhance the civil service in terms of leadership international perspectives and capability in technology application
就公務員培訓，我想在此強調，政府十分重視公務員的國家事務培訓。
With regard to civil service training I would like to emphasize here that the Government attaches much importance to national affairs training for the civil servants
譚文豪議員的修正案提出取消公務員參加國情班的安排，對此我們絕不認同。
We certainly cannot agree with Mr Jeremy TAMs amendment which proposes to abolish the arrangement for civil servants to attend national affairs classes
公務員有實際的工作需要了解內地社會發展和經濟情況、政治體制、政府架構及運作，以協助他們深入理解可能影響香港的國家策略和計劃，掌握最新的資料以配合國家的發展。
Civil servants have genuine operational needs to understand the social development economic condition political system government structure and operation of the Mainland for acquiring an in - depth knowledge of the national strategies and programmes which may have an impact on Hong Kong and grasping the latest information so as to dovetail with the Countrys development
"一帶一路"倡議和粵港澳大灣區建設就是明顯不過的例子。
The Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area are the most obvious examples
公務員須要了解國家的宏觀政策和最新發展，以協助香港更好的把握這些重要發展機遇。
Civil servants should understand the Countrys macro policies as well as its latest developments so as to help Hong Kong better seize these important development opportunities
對於有議員質疑國情班可能會影響公務員政治中立的原則，我想指出，公務員政治中立是指不論公務員本身的政治信念為何，必須對在任的行政長官及政府完全忠誠，竭盡所能地履行職務。
With regard to Members query on whether national affairs classes would affect the political neutrality principle upheld by the civil servants I would like to point out that civil services political neutrality refers to the obligation for civil servants to serve the Chief Executive and the Government of the day with total loyalty and to the best of their ability no matter what their own political beliefs are
在履行職務時，他們不得受本身的政治聯繫或政治信念所支配或影響。
They shall not allow their own personal political affiliation or political beliefs to determine or influence the discharge of their official duties and responsibilities
我必須重申，所有公務員都是堅守法治和保持政治中立的。
I must reiterate that all civil servants steadfastly uphold the rule of law and maintain political neutrality
我亦看到所有執法的公務人員一貫是嚴格按照《基本法》、相關法例和法律意見，以及政治中立、不偏不倚的原則，謹慎依法履行職務。
I also note that all law - enforcing public officers have always been fulfilling their duties prudently lawfully and in strict accordance with the Basic Law the relevant legislation and legal advices abiding by the principles of political neutrality and impartiality
代理主席，接下來我會細心聆聽議員的發言，然後作較詳細回應。
Deputy President I will now listen to Members speeches carefully before making response in greater detail
代理主席，首先感謝謝偉銓議員動議的原議案。
Deputy President first I must thank Mr Tony TSE for moving the original motion
我相信關於改善公務員待遇，提升施政效率，以及推動創意與創新，社會各界是十分認同和支持的。
I believe improving the employment terms of civil servants enhancing the efficiency of policy implementation and promoting creativity and innovation are something that different sectors of society will echo and support
代理主席，要妥善落實政府各項政策和措施，有賴優質及高效率的公務員隊伍。
Deputy President it takes a highly efficient civil service with high calibre to properly implement government policies and measures
香港公務員團隊整體一直盡忠職守，服務廣大市民，大家有目共睹。
The civil service in Hong Kong has been serving the public faithfully and dutifully . This is something we all can see
然而，現代社會瞬息萬變，市民對公共服務的要求和期望亦越來越高，加上近年本港社會政治環境轉變，公務員的工作壓 力越來越大，最顯著的例子是政府的工務工程近年往往淪為本會非建制派議員進行"拉布"及與特區政府角力的工具，令工務項目的審議遭到嚴重延誤。
However in this rapidly changing modern society people have increasingly higher aspirations and expectations of public services . Besides with the changes in our socio - political environment in recent years civil servants are subject to continuously more work pressure . The most obvious example is public works projects of the Government which have become over recent years the battlefield for filibustering by non - establishment Members of this Council and the tool for them to wrestle with the Government