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然而，鑒於多加一個座位會為乘客帶來益處，以及現有公共小巴的其中一個車款技術上可容納20個座位，部分委員建議政府當局考慮將公共小巴的最高座位數目增加至20個。
Nevertheless a number of them suggested that the Administration should consider increasing the maximum seating capacity of PLBs to 20 on the grounds that one additional seat would bring benefits to passengers and that one of the existing PLB models could technically accommodate 20 seats
政府當局在2017年4月26日，將《2017年道路交通條例草案》提交立法會。
The Administration introduced the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2017 the Bill into the Legislative Council on 26 April 2017
《條例草案》旨在修訂《道路交通條例》，將小型巴士的最高乘客座位數目由16個增加至19個，並作出相應修訂，以及刪除一些已過時的過渡性條文。
The Bill seeks to amend the Road Traffic Ordinance Cap . 374 to increase the maximum passenger seating capacity of light buses from 16 to 19; to make consequential amendments; and to remove certain obsolete transitional provisions
法案委員會大體上支持《條例草案》，但有數名委員希望藉着今次的修例，在增加小巴座位數目的同時，一併進一步提升公共小巴服務的質素，其中的建議包括：將小巴的最高乘客座位數目增加至20個、安裝乘客安全帶佩戴感應器，以及增加可供輪椅上落的低地台公共小巴的數目。
The Bills Committee basically supports the Bill but a few members wish to take the opportunity to further enhance the quality of PLB services alongside the legislative amendment exercise to increase the number of seats in light buses . The relevant proposals include increase the maximum passenger seating capacity of light buses to 20; install passenger seat belt sensors and increase the number of low - floor wheelchair - accessible PLBs
法案委員會在審議過程中得悉，由於政府當局將座位數目的建議改變詳列於《條例草案》的詳題內，因此如就上述任何一項意見提出修正案，皆可能超出《條例草案》的範圍。
The Bills Committee noted during the course of scrutiny that since the Administration has specifically set out the proposed change of the seating capacity in the long title of the Bill any amendment proposed to any of the aforesaid proposals might be out of the scope of the Bill
委員對《條例草案》的草擬方式表示不滿，因其實際上排除了立法會議員在審議過程中提出任何修訂。
Members were discontented with the drafting of the Bill for it has in effect ruled out any amendment to be proposed by Legislative Council Members during the course of scrutiny
政府當局曾表示，在決定公共小巴最適當的最高座位數目時，當局主要考慮公共小巴的供求情況，以及有需要維持各種公共交通服務得來不易的生態平衡。
The Administration has indicated that when deciding on the appropriate maximum seating capacity of PLBs the main considerations are the supply and demand for PLBs and the need to maintain the delicate balance amongst various public transport services
政府當局表示，有關研究的結果顯示，專線小巴的最高座位數目應由16個增加至19個，則可大幅減少在最繁忙的 1小時內於總站出現留後乘客的專線小巴路線數目。
The Administration has advised that the findings of the study suggest that should the maximum seating capacity of green minibuses be increased from 16 to 19 the number of green minibus routes with left - behind passengers at termini during the busiest one hour is expected to drop significantly
此外，候車時間超過10分鐘的專線小巴路線比率也會下降近80%。
Besides the ratio of green minibus routes with waiting time of over 10 minutes will reduce by nearly 80 %
至於專線小巴營辦商的營運環境，預計出現虧損的專線小巴路線組合數目可減半，由現時接近60%減至大約30%。
As regards the operating environment of green minibus operators the loss - making green minibus route packages are expected to drop by half from close to 60 % at present to about 30 %
政府當局強調，雖然有關研究顯示增加座位數目至20個或以上可繼續減少留後乘客的人數和候車時間，以及可繼續改善專線小巴營辦商的營運環境，但相應遞增的改善幅度會在座位數目增加至超過19個時顯著收窄。
The Administration has emphasized that while the study shows that increasing the seating capacity to 20 or above may continue to reduce the number of left - behind passengers and the waiting time as well as continue to improve the operating environment of green minibus operators the corresponding magnitude of the incremental improvements will diminish noticeably beyond 19 seats
政府當局解釋，在《條例草案》獲得通過後，更多新車會投入服務。
The Administration has explained that following the passage of the Bill more new vehicles will come on stream
根據法例，該等新車必須配備安全帶。
Under the law such new vehicles must be equipped with seat belts
屆時，市面將有更多已安裝安全帶的車輛，有助推動乘客佩戴安全帶。
By then more vehicles with seat belts installed will be available to encourage passengers to wear seat belts
如按建議在所有新登記的專線小巴安裝安全帶佩戴感應器，便須更改現有車輛設計及車輛的保養安排，以及修訂相關法例。
The proposal to install seat belt sensors on all newly registered green minibuses requires modification of the existing vehicle design changes to vehicle maintenance and legislative amendments to the relevant law
政府當局強調，當局非常重視公共交通安全，亦同意與車輛供應商及業界聯絡，探討在公共小巴安裝感應器是否可行。
The Administration has emphasized that it attaches great importance to the safety of public transport and has agreed to liaise with vehicle suppliers and the trade to explore the feasibility of installing the sensors on PLBs
政府當局計劃引入可供輪椅上落的低地台新車款在3條醫院路線試行，試行計劃預計會於2017年下半年展開。
The Administration has planned to introduce new low - floor wheelchair - accessible vehicle models for trial run on three hospital routes and the trial scheme is expected to commence in the second half of 2017
當營辦商正式向運輸署申請就低地台公共小巴新車款進行車輪檢驗及類型評定時，運輸署署長會考慮行使法定酌情權，准許其車身長度和重量超出分別為7米及5.5公噸的現行法定上限，以便該等車款可在香港試行。
When the operators formally apply to the Transport Department for vehicle examination and type approval for the new low - floor PLB models the Commissioner for Transport will consider exercising statutory discretionary power to allow vehicle length and weight to exceed the current statutory length limit of 7 m and weight limit of 5.5 tonnes so as to facilitate the trial run in Hong Kong
應法案委員會的要求，政府當局表示日後會就議員的建議持開放態度。
At the request of the Bills Committee the Administration has responded that it will be open - minded in the future on the issues raised by Members
在《條例草案》通過後，政府當局會於2018年就公共小巴服務進行預定的定期調查時，趁機就20座建議、安裝安全帶佩戴感應器，以及在香港試行可供輪椅上落的低地台公共小巴的事宜，收集業界和市民的意見。
Following the passage of the Bill the Administration will when conducting a regular survey on PLB services scheduled for 2018 collect feedback from the trade and the general public on the 20 - seat proposal the installation of seat belt sensors and the trial runs of low - floor wheelchair - accessible PLBs in Hong Kong
法案委員會察悉，政府當局不會就《條例草案》動議任何修正案。
The Bills Committee notes that the Administration will not move any amendment to the Bill
法案委員會亦不會就《條例草案》提出任何修正案。
The Bills Committee also will not propose any amendment to the Bill
代理主席，以下是我對《條例草案》的意見。
Deputy President the following are my personal views on the Bill
前兩天差點發生當局把《條例草案》推倒重來的事件。事緣是立法會主席批准尹兆堅議員就《條例草案》提出修正案，把小型巴士的座位上限由16個增至19個，更改為進一步增至20個。
Two days ago the authorities almost decided to scrap the Bill and start from scratch again for the reason that the President of the Legislative Council approved Mr Andrew WAN to propose an amendment to the Bill to further increase the maximum seating capacity of light buses from 16 to 20 instead of the proposed 19 seats
運輸及房屋 局認為有關修訂既違反《條例草案》的原意，亦會影響各種公共交通服務之間得來不易的生態平衡，因而考慮撤回《條例草案》，以便再作諮詢。
The Transport and Housing Bureau held that the amendment would not only run counter to the original intent of the Bill but also affect the delicate balance amongst various public transport services so it considered withdrawing the Bill for conducting a consultation afresh . Fortunately the problem has been resolved
慶幸事過境遷，提出修正案的尹兆堅議員及政府都顧全大局，政府亦因應尹議員撤回修正案而繼續就《條例草案》恢復今天的二讀。
Both Mr Andrew WAN the proposer of the amendment and the Government have taken public interests into account and the Government has decided to resume the Second Reading of the Bill today in response to Mr WANs withdrawal of his amendment
對於偏遠的新市鎮，交通配套不完善，確實有聲音要求把小巴座位進一步增加至20個的訴求，以滿足市民的需要。
In remote new development towns with inadequate transport facilities there are indeed voices calling for the further increase of the seating capacity of light buses to 20 to meet public demand
但是，由於政府的諮詢一直集中在增加小巴座位至19個，增加至20個座位的建議並沒有經過詳細諮詢，貿然作出修訂，亦過於倉卒。
That said as the Government has all along focused on the increase of seats in light buses to 19 and no detailed consultation has been conducted on the proposed increase to 20 it will be a rash and hasty decision to implement the 20 - seat proposal
政府在法案委員會期間亦已因應委員的要求，表示於明年進行小巴服務定期調查時，會就座位數目收集意見，以及在5年後檢討公共小巴數目法定上限時，一併檢視座位數目。
During the course of scrutiny at the Bills Committee the Government has at the request of members indicated that it would collect feedback on the seating capacity when conducting a regular survey on light bus services next year and it would also review the number of seats when conducting a review over the statutory limit on the number of PLBs in five years time
因此，我贊成現階段先行通過《條例草案》，最低限度對於小巴業界過去30年增加座位的訴求向前邁出一步，亦不至於對其他公共交通工具帶來太大的影響。
For this reason I support the passage of the Bill at the current stage so as to at least move a step forward in response to the light bus trades aspiration to increase the seating capacity over the past 30 years and to avoid causing severe impacts on other modes of public transport
小巴業界原本建議由16個座位增至20個甚至24個座位，但由於政府的研究顯示，如果座位上限增至19個，預計能夠有效地改善乘客於繁忙時段在總站等候的時間，但如果座位進一步增加至20個或以上，其成效就會相應遞減。
The light bus trade originally proposed an increase from 16 seats to 20 or even 24 seats . However a study conducted by the Government indicated that if the maximum seating capacity is increased to 19 the waiting time of passengers at termini during peak periods is expected to be reduced effectively but in the event of a further increase to 20 seats or above the corresponding magnitude of the incremental improvements will diminish
不過，我認為最重要的是，政府表示把座位上限增至19個，最能夠維持各種公共交通服務得來不易的生態平衡。
That said I think what matters most is that the Government has indicated that the increase of the maximum seating capacity to 19 can best maintain the delicate balance amongst various public transport services
因此，既然多個小巴團體亦曾經致函各立法會議員，表示支持政府把小巴座位先增加至19個，並希望能夠盡快落實，因此自由黨及我都支持政府今天提出的《條例草案》，把公共小巴的法定座位數目上限增加至19個，以冀能在7月7日刊憲後正式生效。
For this reason as various light bus associations have written to Legislative Council Members stating their support of the Governments proposal to first increase the seating capacity of light buses to 19 and their wish of the expeditious implementation of the proposal the Liberal Party and I support the Bill proposed by the Government today to increase the statutory maximum seating capacity of PLBs to 19 so that the legislation can come into operation on 7 July following its gazettal
小巴業界急切希望《條例草案》能夠盡快落實，是因為根據環保署2014年推行的淘汰歐盟IV期以前柴油商業車輛的計劃，歐盟II期的柴油商業車輛在明年起將不獲續牌，而因應計劃推出的特惠津貼，必須在今年年底前申請，現時估計市場還有400多輛小巴等待更換。
The light bus trade earnestly hopes that the Bill can be implemented expeditiously for the reason that under a scheme for phasing out pre - Euro IV diesel commercial vehicles implemented by the Environmental Protection Department in 2014 the licenses for pre - Euro II diesel commercial vehicles will not be renewed starting from next year and applications for the ex - gratia payment introduced under the scheme must be filed before the end of this year . It is estimated that some 400 light buses in the market are still pending to be replaced
因此，小巴業界希望《條例草案》能夠盡快通過，讓車廠落實生產，令他們可於限期前申請特惠津貼。
For this reason the minibus trade hopes that the Bill can be passed expeditiously so that vehicle manufacturers can proceed with the production of vehicles and industry operators can apply for ex - gratia payment before the deadline
否則，他們將會失去約共6,000多萬元的補貼，日後換車將增加他們的財政壓力。
Otherwise they will lose subsidies in the amount of some 60 million in total and the change of vehicles in future will heighten their financial pressure
事實上，近年小巴業既面對經營成本不斷增加，又因鐵路不斷擴展而令生存空間收窄，與此同時，亦面對司機不足及青黃不接的問題，營運越來越困難。
In fact in recent years the light bus trade faces not only increasing operating costs but also diminishing room for survival due to the expansion of railways . At the same time the trade also faces increasingly difficult operating conditions due to the shortage of drivers and succession problems
雖然我認為增加座位並不是解決業界所面對問題的靈丹妙藥，但在現時司機嚴重不足的情況下，增加座位總比增加 小巴數目為佳，最低限度有助縮短乘客於繁忙時段的輪候時間，亦不會加重道路的負荷及令路邊空氣質素下降。
While I think the increase of the seating capacity is not a panacea for resolving the problems faced by the trade in the face of a serious shortage of drivers an increase in seats is after all better than an increase in the number of light buses as it at least helps reduce the waiting time of passengers during peak hours and it will neither overburden the roads nor aggravate roadside air quality
但是，長遠而言，我希望政府能加強協助小巴業界開發新路線，以抵銷因為港鐵擴展而流失的乘客。
That said I hope that the Government will step up its efforts in assisting the light bus trade in developing new routes in the long run so as to offset the loss of passengers due to the expansion of the MTR network
過去數年，我與多位議員均不斷要求政府研究在東涌加設專線小巴服務，以加強區內及機場島內的接駁服務，藉便利的交通運輸服務，引入更多勞動人口，紓緩機場島上人力資源不足的問題。
Over the years various Members and I have constantly urged the Government to study the introduction of additional green minibus services in Tung Chung so as to strengthen feeder services in the district and on the Airport Island and take advantage of convenient transport services to attract more working population and alleviate the shortage of human resources on the Airport Island
然而，政府卻遲遲沒有回應，最終亦只是落實在港珠澳大橋落成之後，才開設新專線小巴服務。
That said the Government has been reluctant to give a reply and it ultimately undertook to introduce new green minibus services following the commissioning of the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge
政府近日公布的《公共交通策略研究》指出，公共小巴在公共交通系統中的輔助角色會繼續維持，並加以強化。
According to the Public Transport Strategy Study recently released by the Government the supplementary role of PLBs in the public transport system will be maintained and enhanced
除維持小巴數目在4,350輛及今天增加座位至19個外，港鐵會向所有專線小巴路線提供港鐵與專線小巴每程3角的轉乘優惠，對於市民及小巴而言是德政。
Apart from maintaining the number of light buses at 4 350 and the proposal today to increase the seating capacity to 19 another initiative is the provision by the MTR Corporation Limited of an interchange fare concession of 0.3 per trip to passengers interchanging between green minibuses and MTR
但是，對於政府建議引入中型單層巴士，在新開發區及人口密度較低的地區，提供往來交通樞紐的短途穿梭服務，確實有違以往一向以小巴先行的政策。
This will be a desirable initiative for both members of the public and the light bus trade . However as for the Governments proposal to introduce mid - sized single - deck buses to provide short - haul shuttle service tofrom transport nodes in new development areas and areas with a relatively lower population density the proposal indeed runs counter to the consistent policy of according priority to light buses in the past
何況，我們亦希望政府在推動專營巴士重組時，把一些低客量的路線改為由小巴提供。
Moreover we also hope that the Government will when pursuing franchised bus service rationalization allocate bus routes with lower patronage for operation by light buses
代理主席，對於"正視七一遊行市民的訴求"議案，我是支持的。
Deputy President I support the motion on Facing up to the aspirations of the people participating in the 1 July march
今年是香港回歸20年，但主權回歸，人心未回歸，事實反映出，香港人的離心力越來越嚴重，因為很多人都目睹及感受到，"一國兩制"、"港人治港"、"高度自治"實施20年來一步步倒退。
This year marks the 20 anniversary of Hong Kongs return to China . Though Hong Kongs sovereignty has returned the hearts of the people have not . The fact is that Hong Kong people is increasingly at odds with the country for many people have observed the gradual regression of one country two systems Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong and a high degree of autonomy since their implementation 20 years ago
回歸20年，換來的只是一個又一個謊言。
Over the 20 years since the reunification we have been told one lie after another
近來經常聽到有些人說想移民，根據保安局的數字，去年港人移民外地的數字創下3年來的新高，共有7,600人。
I have recently often heard people saying that they want to emigrate . According to the figures provided by the Security Bureau the number of Hong Kong people emigrating to other places last year reached a three - year record high of 7 600
香港中文大學香港亞太研究所去年曾進行電話訪問，發現有四成人曾考慮移民。
A telephone survey conducted by the Hong Kong Institute of Asia - Pacific Studies of The Chinese University of Hong Kong revealed that some 40 % of the respondents had considered emigration
至於原因，我想不用多說大家都知道，是因為香港人不論在政治、經濟以至生活環境方面都感到心灰意冷。
Needless to say Members all know the reason that is Hong Kong people are disheartened in terms of politics the economy and even their living environment
但是，代理主席，當中最令我百感交集的是，研究所發現越年輕的人越想移民，30歲以下的人當中，有五成人曾考慮移民，相比只有兩成半50歲以上的人想移民，多了一倍。
However Deputy President what struck me the most was that according to the study younger people had a higher aspiration to emigrate as some 50 % of those aged 30 or below once considered emigration while only 25 % of those aged above 50 wanted to emigrate the former being twice as many as the latter
我們經常說年輕人是社會的棟樑，是我們未來的希望，但原來社會已經轉變為連年輕人都不想留在這裏，覺得沒有未來，這是否悲哀呢？
We often say that young people are the pillars of society and the hope of our future but society has changed to such an extent that even young people do not want to stay here for not having a promising prospect . Isnt this sad?
事實上，不能怪他們，要怪只可以怪政府不濟，政治打壓越來越嚴重，言論自由及法治逐步失守，經濟民生更不用說。
In fact we cannot blame them; instead the Government should be blamed for its incompetence . While political oppression has become increasingly serious freedom of speech and the rule of law are at stake not to mention problems associated with the economy and peoples livelihood
每年七一，對於政府高官及中央來說，是一件值得大肆慶祝的事，但市民眼中的七一則不同。
To senior government officials and the Central Authorities 1 July of each year is an occasion that warrants celebration but this is not the case with members of the public
對香港人來說，回歸意味的並不是繁榮穩定，而是人權倒退、民不聊生。
To people of Hong Kong reunification does not imply prosperity and stability but regression of human rights and extreme misery
民間人權陣線今年以"一國兩制呃足廿年；民主自治重奪香港"作為口號，因為自從梁振英上台之後，政治、經濟、法治、人權每個層面都失守。
The Civil Human Rights Front adopts One country two systems a lie of 20 years; Democratic self - government retake Hong Kong as this years slogan for areas such as politics the economy rule of law and human rights are all at stake following LEUNG Chun - yings assumption of office
《基本法》是"一國兩制"的基石，但回歸之後，我們看到中央政府根本不尊重《基本法》，"一國兩制"、"港人治港"、"高度自治"只是粉飾太平的口號。
The Basic Law is the cornerstone of one country two systems but following the reunification we have witnessed the Central Governments disrespect of the Basic Law; and one country two systems Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong and a high degree of autonomy have been reduced to slogans to present a false picture of peace and prosperity
政制方面，承諾了會落實雙普選，但中央一拖再拖，最後只提供了八三一假普選方案。
As regards our political system the Central Authorities have been procrastinating in honouring the pledge to implement dual universal suffrage and eventually we were offered the fake universal suffrage proposal based on the 31 August Decision
在言論自由方面，只要稍為觸及當權者的底線，便連說都不能說。
As regards freedom of speech remarks that slightly cross the bottom line of those in power cannot be made
"港獨"思潮被打壓，不但明言在學校不可以討論，甚至在去年的立法會選舉時，公然剝奪部分曾提倡"港獨"的參選人的參選權。
The idea of Hong Kong independence is suppressed; not only are schools specifically forbidden to discuss this issue certain candidates who once advocated Hong Kong independence were also blatantly stripped of their right to stand for the Legislative Council election last year
此外，前年銅鑼灣書店5名股東及員工連環失蹤，梁振英口說不可以容許跨境執法，但事實放在眼前，特區政府做了甚麼呢？
In addition regarding the incident of the disappearance of five shareholders and staff members of Causeway Bay Books that happened in the year before last though LEUNG Chun - ying said that no cross - border law enforcement was allowed the fact has been apparent and what has the SAR Government done?
法治成為了當權者"輸打贏要"的政治工具，並且以行政干預司法。
The rule of law has become a political tool to ensure that those in power can get what they want and the executive branch has intervened with the operation of the judiciary
我們談及的"港人治港"、"高度自治"去了哪裏呢？
What about Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong and a high degree of autonomy?
對當權者來說，"港人治港"、"高度自治"可能只是用作愚民的把戲。
To those in power Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong and a high degree of autonomy may only be a trick to fool the masses
可是，回歸之後，大家有目共睹，中央一次又一次令港人失望。
Following the reunification we have witnessed how the Central Authorities have disappointed Hong Kong people time and again
此外，中央官員放話影響香港的輿論，指點建制派，這些情況近年來越來越頻密，越來越明目張膽。
In addition officials of the Central Authorities made comments to influence public opinion in Hong Kong . Their advice to the pro - establishment camp has become increasingly frequent and blatant
言論一出，一片譁然，行政、立法及司法機關互相制衡，一直以來都是香港重要的基石及核心價值，竟然搖身一變成為行政主導、一權獨大。
The checks and balances among the executive legislative and judicial powers have all along been important cornerstones and core values of Hong Kong; yet this has surprisingly been turned into an executive - led system underpinning the dominance of one branch of government
張德江說出這番話之前，究竟有否想過香港人聽到後有甚麼感受呢？
Before making such remarks had ZHANG Dejiang considered the reactions of Hong Kong people?
"一國兩制"崩壞，中央政府"走數"，普選無期，事實已經放在眼前，所以我們在今年七一要告訴特區政府，要重視香港未來的自主權，要求實現真正的"港人高度自治"。
One country two systems is crumbling the Central Government has reneged on its pledges and the implementation of universal suffrage has been put off indefinitely . As the facts are already laid before us we have to tell the SAR Government on 1 July this year that we attach importance to the autonomy of Hong Kong in the future and we demand the implementation of a genuine high degree of autonomy for Hong Kong people
因此，我支持議案，希望下屆政府不要像梁振英般，只懂得向中央獻媚、粉飾太平，而是真真正正聆聽及回應市民訴求，不要令"一國兩制"、"港人治港"、"高度自治"走樣、變形。
For this reason I support the motion with the hope that the next - term Government will not act like LEUNG Chun - ying who curries favour with the Central Authorities and pretends that everything is going on well; instead it will genuinely take on board and respond to public aspirations so that one country two systems Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong and a high degree of autonomy will not be distorted and deformed
當然，中國是個重要市場，但無論是商用飛機或私人飛機的市場，除中國外，世界各地都有很大的需要。
Of course China is also a very important market but in respect of both commercial aircrafts and private aircrafts markets not only China but all places in the world have great demand
所以，《條例草案》只為紅色資本服務的說法，並不十分準確。
Hence the idea that the Bill only serves red capital is not particularly accurate
梁議員，我提醒你和各位議員，本會現正進行三讀辯論，議員應討論在整體上是否支持條例草案。
Mr LEUNG let me remind you and other Members that this is the Third Reading debate during which Members should discuss whether they support the Bill on the whole
代理主席，我要說出為何議員應支持這項《條例草案》。
Deputy President I have to expound on why Members should support the Bill
第三點，多位議員提出不應支持《條例草案》的論據，是有關政政會鼓勵很多不應在香港經營的公司，利用香港避稅或逃稅。
Third a number of Members argue that the Bill should not be supported because the policy will encourage companies which do not operate in Hong Kong to use Hong Kong as a safe haven for tax avoidance and tax evasion
我覺得這是不可能的，為甚麼呢？
I find this hardly probable . Why?
第一，香港作為國際金融中心及國際社會 的一分子，在很多方面都與國際社會合作打擊逃稅和避稅。
First Hong Kong being an international financial centre and a member of the international community works closely with the international community to combat tax evasion and tax avoidance in various respects
當然，每一間跨國企業都可以在世界不同國家，選擇對其營業安排最有利的地方設立總部和分行。
Certainly each multinational corporation may choose to set up its headquarter and branches in any country of the world which offers the greatest benefits to the corporation
我可以向大家說，《條例草案》符合OECD有關稅基侵蝕和利潤轉移的數大原則，否則OECD也不會在最後兩個月對《條例草案》作出諸多批評。
I can tell Members that the Bill complies with the major principles concerning base erosion and profit shifting stipulated by OECD; otherwise OECD would not have criticized the Bill so intensely in the final two months
在國際層面上，香港利用《條例草案》鼓勵避稅或逃稅已屬不可能。
It is impossible for Hong Kong to use the Bill to encourage tax avoidance and tax evasion in the international community
此外，香港已跟37個國家及地區簽訂避免雙重徵稅協議。
Besides Hong Kong has entered into Agreements for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with 37 countries or places
很多議員或局長亦提到，《條例草案》訂定一個很重要的元素，以決定甚麼租賃公司可取得這優惠的稅務安排。
Many Members or the Secretary has mentioned that the Bill has stipulated a very important element for determining what aircraft leasing companies are qualified for this tax concession
在實際操作上，除了名義上董事會要在香港舉行會議外，所有公司的重要決定都必須在香港進行，才可以符合中央管理及控制的原則。
In actual operation the company not only has to hold its nominal board meetings in Hong Kong but must also make all its important decisions in Hong Kong . Only then can it meet the principle of exercising the central management and control in Hong Kong
首先，大家須知道，經營飛機租賃業務並不需要將飛機飛來香港，正如譚文豪議員所說，我們的成本可能是零或者很低，因為租賃的飛機不需要飛來香港，用我們的空域及跑道，不會造成空氣或噪音污染，我們只是幫飛機租賃公司進行融資。
First of all we must understand that the operation of the aircraft leasing business does not require aircrafts flying to Hong Kong . As Mr Jeremy TAM has said our cost may be minimal if not nil because the aircrafts leased need not fly to Hong Kong use our airspace or runway and produce air or noise pollution . Our role is only to help aircraft leasing companies finance their business