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在粵港澳大灣區發展辦公室的統籌下，特區政府一直積極與中央相關部委、廣東省人民政府、澳門特區政府保持緊密聯繫，務求在三地優勢互補、互利共贏下積極推進粵港澳大灣區建設。
Under the coordination of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office the SAR Government has all along been actively maintaining close liaison the relevant central ministriesdepartments the Peoples Government of Guangdong Province and the Macao SAR Government with a view to proactively taking forward the development of GBA under the principles of complementarity and mutual benefits
軟件上，特區政府支持香港青年到大灣區內地城市就業創業、支持港企開拓內地市場等。
In terms of software the SAR Government supports Hong Kong young people to work and start business in the Mainland cities of GBA and supports Hong Kong enterprises to tap the Mainland domestic market
硬件上，特區政府完善港深陸路口岸建設、建設大型交通基礎建設等。
In terms of hardware the SAR Government improves the infrastructure of land boundary control points between Hong Kong and Shenzhen and constructs large - scale transport infrastructure and so on
我很高興見到不同的大灣區事業單位已陸續公開招聘港澳居民，有企業及學校亦開始投放資源到大灣區發展。
I am so glad to see successive open recruitment of Hong Kong and Macao residents by different public institutions in GBA . Some enterprises and schools also start putting resources in the GBA development
未來特區政府將會推出更多切合港人港企需要、具突破意義的政策，我亦希望香港的企業及市民會好好把握這些機會。
In future the SAR Government will introduce more policy breakthroughs that suit the needs of Hong Kong people and enterprises . I also hope that the enterprises and people of Hong Kong will properly seize these opportunities
展望未來，特區政府會致力落實"十四五"規劃涉港部分，亦會留意規劃的整體各部分，以配合國家整體發展大局及其他區域的發展方向，從中尋找更多發展空間及機遇。
Looking ahead the SAR Government will endeavour to implement the part of the 14th Five - Year Plan that relates to Hong Kong and will also pay attention to various parts of the Plan so as to tie in with the overall development of the country as well as the development directions of other regions thereby identifying more room and opportunities for development
在以下的時間，我和各政策局的同事會細心聆聽議員的意見，並會在稍後的時間作出回應。
For the rest of the time my fellow colleagues from various Policy Bureaux and I shall listen attentively to Members views and respond to them later
主席，我衷心感謝各位議員剛才提出寶貴的意見和建議。
President I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Members for their valuable views and suggestions given earlier
我現在就議員的發言作出扼要的整體回應，至於議員針對個別政策範疇所提出的意見，稍後其他政策局的同事亦會作出回應及補充。
I will now give a brief and general response to Members whereas my colleagues from other Policy Bureaux will later respond to and provide additional information on Members views concerning different policy areas
今年3月由全國人民代表大會通過的國家"十四五"規劃，是國家全面建成小康社會、實現第一個百年奮鬥目標之後，開啟全面建設現代化國家新征程、向第二個百年奮鬥目標進軍的第一個五年規劃。
After our country has realized its first centenary goal by building a moderately prosperous society in all respects the National 14th Five - Year Plan approved by the National Peoples Congress in March this year is the first five - year plan for the country to press ahead with its second centenary goal and embark on its new journey to build a modernized country in an all - round way
在國家的新發展格局下，"十四五"規劃為香港未來的發展方向提出清晰的定位。
Under the new development pattern of the country the 14th Five - Year Plan provides a clear positioning for the future development of Hong Kong
在國家的支持下，香港如何充分利用其自身優勢，貢獻國家所需，更好融入國家發展大局，同時為香港的發展締造更多機遇，至關重要。
With the support of our country it is important for Hong Kong to capitalize on our advantages contribute to what the country needs better integrate into the overall development of the country and create more opportunities for Hong Kongs development
要牢牢把握面前的機遇，我們先要明白社會穩定是經濟發展的基石，兩者是密不可分的。
To firmly grasp the opportunities before us we must first be aware that social stability is the cornerstone of economic development and the two of them are inextricably linked
"十四五"規劃的港澳部分開宗明義表示要保持港澳的長期繁榮穩定，要全面貫徹"一國兩制"的原則，要維護國家安全。
The part concerning Hong Kong and Macao in the 14th Five - Year Plan states from the outset that to maintain the long - term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao it is imperative to fully implement the one country two systems principle and safeguard national security
隨着《香港國安法》的實施，香港的社會恢復正常運作。
Following the implementation of the National Security Law stability has been restored in Hong Kongs society
加上剛剛於5月通過並實施有關完善特區選舉制度的安排，以及落實公職人員宣誓安排，香港的政治體制重回正軌，全面準確貫徹"一國兩制"及"愛國者治港"原則。
Moreover the arrangements for improving the SARs electoral system and oath - taking of public officers endorsed and implemented in May this year have put Hong Kongs political system back on track allowing the principles of one country two systems and patriots administering Hong Kong to be fully and faithfully implemented
特區政府將全力以赴，籌備未來3場選舉，分別是將於今年9月19日舉行的選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉；今 年12月19日舉行的立法會換屆選舉；以及明年3月27日舉行的行政長官選舉。
The SAR Government is fully committed to preparing for the three upcoming elections namely the Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Elections on 19 September this year the Legislative Council General Election on 19 December this year and the Chief Executive Election on 27 March next year
在新的政治格局及社會環境下，我們有信心3場選舉能有序進行。
Given the new political and social environment we trust that the three elections can be conducted in an orderly manner
剛才有不少議員亦提及香港應用好粵港澳大灣區為香港市民和企業帶來的機遇，積極融入國家發展大局。
Just now many Members advised that Hong Kong should make good use of the opportunities brought about by the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA to Hong Kong people and enterprises and actively integrate into the overall development of China
粵港澳大灣區是國家開放程度最高，經濟活力最強的地區之一。人口超過8,600萬，地區生產總值達17,000億美元。
GBA is one of the most open and economically vibrant regions in China with a total population of over 86 million and a GDP of US1,700 billion
積極參與大灣區發展，可為香港帶來源源不絕的機遇。
Our active participation in the GBAs development will bring Hong Kong with endless opportunities
在高質量建設粵港澳大灣區方面，"十四五"規劃提出要深化並擴大內地與香港金融市場互聯互通，並首次把深港河套納入粵港澳重大合作平台建設，當中亦提及便利港澳青年到大灣區內地城市就學、就業、創業，打造粤港澳大灣區青少年交流精品品牌。
In respect of the high - quality development of GBA the 14th Five - Year Plan has proposed to deepen and widen mutual access between the financial markets of the Mainland and Hong Kong and include for the first time the Shenzhen - Hong Kong Loop as one of the major platforms for Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao cooperation to be developed . It has also mentioned that facilitation will be provided for the young people of Hong Kong and Macao to study work and start business in the Mainland cities of GBA and will establish a brand of quality exchanges among the young people of GBA
憑着近水樓台的優勢，大灣區是香港融入國家發展大局的最佳切入點。
Leveraging our close proximity Hong Kong can make use of the GBA development as the best entry point to integrate into the overall development of the country
香港特區政府一直與中央相關部委、廣東省人民政府、澳門特區政府緊密聯繫，在"一國兩制"的基礎上，尋求政策創新和突破，加強香港與其他大灣區城市的互聯互通，在優勢互補、互利共贏下積極推進大灣區建設。
The HKSAR Government has been working closely with the relevant Central authorities the Peoples Government of Guangdong Province and the Macao SAR Government to seek policy innovations and breakthroughs on the basis of one country two systems and improve connectivity between Hong Kong and other GBA cities so as to actively promote GBAs development under the principles of complementarity and mutual benefits
粵港澳大灣區建設領導小組於2019年舉行的兩次全體會議後，推出24項政策措施，全屬普及惠民及便利香港專業界別到大灣區發展的政策措施，其中大部分措施已經落實，包括稅務優惠、購買房屋便利、青年創業支援、科技經費"過河"、律師、保險和建築專業服務開放、"港澳藥械通"等，不但有助香港居民和專業人士到大灣區內地城市居住、工作，甚至創業，亦為香港企業帶來更大的發展機會。
After the two plenary meetings of the Leading Group for the Development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area held in 2019 24 policy measures were introduced to benefit people from all walks of life and facilitate the development of various Hong Kongs professional sectors in GBA . Most of these measures have been put into implementation eg . tax concessions facilitation of property purchase support for young entrepreneurs cross - boundary remittance of science and technology funding liberalization of legal insurance and construction professional services and use of Hong Kong - registered drugs and medical devices which are used in Hong Kong public hospitals with urgent clinical use at designated healthcare institutions operating in GBA
展望未來，特區政府會按照"十四五"規劃提出的方向，繼續加深香港與其他大灣區城市在金融、經貿、創新科技、航空等不同領域的合作，充分發揮互補的優勢，推動區域經濟協同發展。
They will not only facilitate Hong Kong residents and professionals to live work or start businesses in the Mainland cities of GBA but will also bring more development opportunities to Hong Kong enterprises . Looking ahead the SAR Government will follow the direction proposed in the 14th Five - Year Plan to further deepen Hong Kongs cooperation with other GBA cities in areas such as finance trade innovation and technology and aviation so as to fully leverage the complementary advantages and promote coordinated regional economic development
大灣區建設亦會為香港的年輕人帶來更多新機遇。就此，特區政府已推出不同項目，包括大灣區青年就業計劃、粵港澳大灣區青年創業資助計劃等，便利香港青年到大灣區內地城市發展；亦透過香港貿易發展局在6月初推出的GoGBA"灣區經貿通"一站式平台等措施，更好支援香港企業在大灣區開拓內銷市場。
Noting that the development of GBA will create more new opportunities for the young people of Hong Kong the SAR Government has launched various projects including the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme and the Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area to facilitate our young people to develop their career in the Mainland cities of GBA . Meanwhile we also make use of among others the GoGBA one - stop platform launched by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in early June to better support Hong Kongs enterprises in expanding the domestic market in GBA
在未來的日子，特區政府會致力在不同範疇努力，並與社會各界合作，把握"十四五"規劃為香港帶來的發展機遇，一方面貢獻國家所需，同時為推動香港的經濟、社會發展創造新的空間和動力。
In future the SAR Government will do our utmost in different areas and collaborate with different sectors of the community to seize the development opportunities brought about by the 14th Five - Year Plan to Hong Kong so that we can contribute to what our country needs on the one hand and create space and momentum for Hong Kongs economic and social development on the other
最後，我想再次感謝議員的意見和建議，就大家剛才提出的建議，我們會實事求是地研究，並按實際情況需要予以適當考慮。
Lastly I would like to thank Members again for their views and suggestions . We will study their earlier suggestions and give due consideration in the light of the actual situation
《條例草案》的目的，是建立新的基金遷冊機制，讓現有在外地以公司形式成立的投資基金遷移註冊及營運地點到香港，註冊為開放式基金型公司。
The objective of the Bill is to set up a new fund re - domiciliation mechanism to enable existing investment funds set up in corporate form elsewhere to move their establishment and operation to Hong Kong and register in Hong Kong as Open - ended Fund Companies OFCs
香港是國際資產及財富管理中心。
Hong Kong is an international asset and wealth management centre
2019年，香港所管理的資產規模達37,000億美元，相當於本地生產總值的10倍。
The asset and wealth management business of Hong Kong amounted to around US3.7 trillion in 2019 which is equivalent to 10 times our GDP
可見這個行業目前是金融服務業中新的發展引擎，機遇處處。
Evidently this sector is the new growth engine in the financial services industry offering abundant opportunities
有賴多位立法會議員的支持，我們正通過"三步曲"來推動這個行業的進步。
Thanks to the support of a number of Legislative Council Members we are taking a three - step approach to promote the development of this sector
第一步是引入多元化基金結構，讓更多新的投資基金在香港成立。
The first step is the introduction of a diversified fund structure to facilitate the establishment of more new investment funds in Hong Kong
第二步是為在本港營運的私募基金所分發的附帶權益，在符合若干條件下提供稅務寬免。
The second step is the provision of tax relief for carried interests distributed by private equity funds operating in Hong Kong subject to certain conditions
第三步正正是我們現在提出的基金遷冊制度，吸引已在外地成立的投資基金在香港落地。
The third step is precisely the fund re - domiciliation mechanism we are proposing now which is aimed to attract investment funds established elsewhere to be based in Hong Kong
就第一步而言，自去年8月底實施以來，在不足一年的短時間內，已有超過200個基金落戶。
Since the introduction of the first step in late August last year over 200 funds have been established in Hong Kong in less than a year
我們今次這個建議把握了因應國際金融業最新的規管趨勢，離岸基金逐漸合併註冊及管理地點，改以"在岸"形式營運的機遇，令香港成為國際一流的基金註冊及營運地。
Our current proposal has capitalized on the latest regulatory trend in the international financial industry in which offshore funds are gradually moving onshore by consolidating their domicile and management locations with a view to turning Hong Kong into a leading international domicile for fund registration and operation
由於香港現行的開放式基金型公司制度尚未設有遷冊機制，所以我們有必要修訂法例，讓現有符合資格的外地投資基金，可在香港向證監會申請註冊為開放式基金型公司。
In the absence of a re - domiciliation mechanism under the existing OFC regime in Hong Kong it is necessary for us to amend the laws to enable existing foreign investment funds which are eligible to apply for registration with the Securities and Futures Commission as OFCs
基金遷冊後須在指定限期內在其成立地撤銷註冊。
The funds are required to deregister in their place of incorporation within a specified period of time after re - domiciliation
遷冊來港後，基金的持續性會獲得保留，這意味着在基金遷冊前訂立的合約及取得的財產不會受到影響，免卻了解散原來的基金並重新成立新基金的程序，同時享有與其他新基金相同的權利和承擔相同的義務，切合投資基金的運作需要。
The continuity of funds will be preserved upon re - domiciliation to Hong Kong . In other words the contracts made and property acquired before re - domiciliation will remain unaffected obviating the need for dissolving original funds and re - establishing new funds . Meanwhile the funds would have the same rights and obligations as any other newly established funds in Hong Kong to meet the operational needs of investment funds
《條例草案》所載的建議已考慮我們早前諮詢業界及立法會財經事務委員會所收集的意見。
The proposals set out in the Bill have taken into consideration the feedback received during our previous consultations with the industry and the Panel on Financial Affairs of the Legislative Council
我們相信《條例草案》有助香港成為國際一流的基金註冊及管理中心，除了帶動香港資產及財富管理業的發展，亦會惠及多個專業行業，包括法律、會計和基金管理服務，為香港整體經濟帶來長遠利益。
We believe that the Bill will enable Hong Kong to develop into a world - class fund registration and management centre which will not only spur the development of Hong Kongs asset and wealth management industry but also benefit a number of professional sectors including legal accounting and fund management services . This will bring long - term benefits to the Hong Kong economy as a whole
我期望《條例草案》得到議員支持。
I hope that Members will support the Bill
主席，政府於本年1月宣布，把政府長者及合資格殘疾人士公共交通票價優惠計劃進一步擴展至涵蓋紅色小巴，但居民巴士仍未獲納入計劃。
President the Government announced in January this year that it would further extend the Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities to cover red minibuses RMBs . However residents buses are not yet included in the Scheme
主席，政府已於今年6月30日公布，將於明年2月27日落實政府長者及合資格殘疾人士公共交通票價優惠計劃的各項優化和防止濫用的措施，包括在60至64歲的新受惠人士必須申請及使用特定的個人八達通卡才可享用優惠的先決條件下降低合資格年齡至60歲；以及擴展二元優惠計劃至紅色小巴、街渡和電車。
President the Government announced on 30 June this year that the enhancement and anti - abuse measures under the Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities 2 Scheme will be launched on 27 February next year . Such measures include lowering the eligible age to 60 on the condition that the new eligible persons aged 60 to 64 must apply for and use the tailor - made Personalised Octopus Card to enjoy the 2 concessionary fare and extending the 2 Scheme to red minibuses RMBs kaitos and tramways
與其他參加二元優惠計劃的公共交通營辦商一樣，紅色小巴營辦商必須嚴格遵守政府的監管要求，以確保公帑不會被濫用。
Like other public transport operators participating in the 2 Scheme RMB operators must strictly comply with the Governments monitoring conditions to ensure that public money will not be abused
就議員的細項質詢，我現答覆如下： 一 由於紅色小巴現時可以自行釐定票價，因此有意參與二元優惠計劃的紅色小巴營辦商，須向運輸署登記路線的起點、終點及票價；在已登記路線上安裝八達通支付系統，以確保只按預設的登記票價計算發還的票價差額；以及定期向政府提交由獨立核數師所制訂的鑒證及審計報告。
My reply to various parts of the Members question is as follows 1 As the fare levels of RMB are currently decided by the operators on their own RMB operators interested in joining the 2 Scheme must register with the Transport Department TD the origin and destination of the routes and fares install an Octopus payment system on admitted routes to ensure adherence to preset registered fares for calculating reimbursement of differential fares and submit to the Government on a regular basis assurance and audit reports prepared by an independent auditor
這些監管要求與現時其他已獲納入二元優惠計劃的公共交通工具的營辦商所須遵守的監管要求一致。
Such monitoring conditions are in line with those imposed on the operators of other public transport modes included in the 2 Scheme
二 二元優惠計劃是一個公共交通票價優惠計劃，所以必須是公共交通才可參與計劃。
2 The 2 Scheme is a public transport fare concession scheme and hence its coverage should be confined to public transport
儘管如此，我們並不是"一刀切"把所有居民巴士排除於二元優惠計劃之外，個別有意加入二元優惠計劃的居民巴士路線必須證明其服務範疇及營運模式實際上符合"公共交通"的要求，並會遵守二元優惠計劃下所有必須的條件，包括答覆第一部分所述的監管要求。
Nevertheless the Government has not rigidly excluded all residents services from the 2 Scheme . If operators of individual routes of residents services are interested in joining the 2 Scheme they are required to prove that their service scope and operation mode actually meet the requirements for public transport and they will comply with all the necessary conditions under the 2 Scheme including the monitoring conditions as set out in part 1 of the reply above
政府會在落實上述已承諾的優化措施後考慮其他建議，前提是有關營辦商必須證明其服務範疇及營運模式完全符合二元優惠計劃下的所有必須的條件。
Upon implementation of the above enhancement measures as already committed the Government will consider other recommendations on the condition that the operators concerned can prove that their service scope and operation mode fully comply with all the necessary conditions under the 2 Scheme
如果符合這些條件，自然可獲納入二元優惠計劃。
If all the conditions can be met they will naturally be included in the 2 Scheme
不過，有不少香港人退休後可能選擇在大灣區的其他城市生活， 雖然粵港澳間的交通非常方便，但票價並不便宜。
However many Hong Kong people may choose to live in other cities in the Greater Bay Area GBA upon retirement . Although the transport among Hong Kong Guangdong and Macao is very convenient the fares involved are not cheap
由於現行的二元優惠計劃不適用於跨境交通，我想問政府會否將這項優惠計劃擴展至跨境交通，以便利移居內地的長者往返香港，讓他們在大灣區生活之餘，也可以有更多機會往返香港享受一下天倫之樂？
As the prevailing 2 Scheme is not applicable to cross - boundary transport may I ask whether the Government will extend this concession scheme to cross - boundary transport so as to facilitate the elderly who have moved to reside in the Mainland in travelling to and from Hong Kong thereby giving them more opportunities to travel to and from Hong Kong to spend time with their families while residing in GBA?
主席，自從成立二元優惠計劃後，大家都知道，政策原意是協助一些年長人士和符合條件的殘疾人士在使用本地公共交通方面得到一些優惠。
President since the launching of the 2 Scheme Members also know that the policy intent is to assist some elderly persons and eligible persons with disabilities in getting some concessions on the use of local public transport
如果大家覺得政府也要為香港永久居民使用任何跨境交通提供優惠，這涉及更大的討論，而不是將一項只適用於本地交通的優惠計劃變成一項跨境優惠計劃，因為所涉及的優惠差額會相當大。
If Members think that the Government should also provide concessions for Hong Kong permanent residents using cross - boundary transport a more extensive discussion will be involved . This is not simply changing a concession scheme of local transport into a concession scheme of cross - boundary transport because the differential fares will be considerably large
因此，這需要大家一起討論。
For this reason the issue must be discussed by all of us together
現時二元優惠計劃只適用於本地公共交通工具。
The existing 2 Scheme is only applicable to local public transport
主席，局長今天的主體答覆與他在今年5月18日回覆我的信件中的答案是一樣的。
President the Secretarys main reply today is the same as his reply on 18 May this year to my letter
首先，我當然歡迎政府擴展二元優惠計劃至紅色小巴、街渡和電車，亦很高興聽到局長在第二部分提到"不是'一刀切'把所有居民巴士排除於二元優惠計劃之外"，我對此表示歡迎。
First of all I certainly welcome the Governments extension of the 2 Scheme to RMBs kaitos and tramways . I am also very glad to hear the Secretary mention in part 2 that the Government has not rigidly excluded all residents services from the 2 Scheme . I welcome this
不過，問題是局長在同段的後幾句指出"政府會在落實上述已承諾的優化措施後考慮其他建議"。
However the problem lies in the last few sentences of the same paragraph which point out that upon implementation of the above enhancement measures as already committed the Government will consider other recommendations
我相信局長的意思是，在將優化措施落實於紅色小巴、街渡和電車後才考慮邨巴。
I think what the Secretary means is that residents buses will only be considered upon implementation of the enhancement measure on RMBs kaitos and tramways and I wish my understanding is wrong
我希望我的理解是錯的，但如果我的理解是對的話，問題便會出現，因為票價會有差異。
However if my understanding is correct problems will arise as there will be differences in fares
我想問局長，當局可否同步進行呢？
I wish to ask the Secretary whether the authorities can carry out both tasks at the same time
主席，我明白議員的補充質詢。
President I understand the supplementary question of the Member
不過，大家要知道，工作必須有優次先後之分。
However as Members may be aware there are work priorities
如果我們不能夠監管票價，並由營運者不時自行改變票價，那麼政府所要付出的便會變成難以預算和估計。
If we cannot monitor the fares and the operators can adjust them on their own initiative from time to time then the amount of money to be paid by the Government will be hard to predict and estimate
根據運輸署的網頁，非專營巴士都是公共交通的一部分，的士也是公共交通的一部 分。
According to the website of TD non - franchised buses are part of public transport so are taxis
主席，我希望局方在回答我們的質詢時可以盡量詳細。
President I hope that the Bureau can answer our questions as comprehensively as possible
局方是否多寫幾個字都不行呢？
Is it true that the Bureau cannot even write a few more words?
現在說公共交通必須符合所有條件才可以參加有關計劃，而邨巴是公共交通，因為按公共交通的定義，非專營巴士都是公共交通的一種。
It is now said that all the conditions must be met before any public transport can join the relevant scheme . Residents bus is a type of public transport because according to the definition of public transport non - franchised bus is also a type of public transport
局長說要在落實及完成以上承諾後，即在2月27日後，才開始接受新的申請，原因是甚麼？
The Secretary said that the Government would start receiving new applications upon implementation and completion of the aforesaid committed measures that is after 27 February . What is the reason for that?
其實，申請和落實二元優惠計劃是由不同組別負責，為何一定要在落實後才可以做下一步呢？
In fact the applications for and the implementation of the 2 Scheme are handled by two different units why must the next step be taken only upon implementation of such measures?
為何邨巴現在不可以申請以便在同一時間受惠，而可能要多等半年呢？
Why cant the residents bus operators file their applications now so that the residents can benefit at the same time but have to wait for probably six more months?
剛才議員已自行回答何謂公共交通，即所有公眾人士均可使用，而不需要擁有居民證明都可以使用的，便符合公共交通的定義。
Earlier Members have already answered what public transport means and that is any transport that can be used by all members of the public without the need to possess a residents identification document falls within the definition of public transport
因此，今天我不能夠給予一個更清晰的答案，指明哪一條線可以，哪一條線不可以。
Therefore today I cannot give a clearer answer by specifying which routes can and which routes cannot
如果大家同一時間進行，而署方那邊能夠處理，局方可否接受？
If both tasks are carried out at the same time and TD is able to handle can the Bureau accept it?
主席，簡單來說，如果我們能夠處理，我們都會盡力處理。
President briefly speaking if we can handle we will try our best to handle it
局長，很多謝你，我終於明白，從局長的角度來看，一定是與票價的差額有關，對嗎？
Secretary I am very thankful to you . I finally understand that from the perspective of the Secretary it is all about fare differentials right?
主席，那不是一個障礙的問題。
President it is not a matter of barrier
最重要的是，我們要求營辦商提交有關票價的資料。
Most importantly we will request operators to submit information on fares
票價一般由營辦商與其服務的某些地方，包括某些屋邨，或基於某些協議而訂定的。
Fares are generally determined by the operators and the places they serve including certain housing estates or based on certain agreements
例如雙方同意收取120元，但我們認為實際上有其他選擇，或用其他方法可能只需60元甚至30元，所以我們要同時研究票價是否合理。
For instance both parties agreed to charge 120 but we think that there are actually other alternatives or there are other options costing only 60 or even 30 . Therefore we must study the reasonableness of fares at the same time
主席，首先，我感謝《2021年僱傭條例草案》委員會主席黃定光議員和各位委員，就《2021年僱傭條例草案》的條文作出迅速而詳細的審視和討論，令審議工作得以順利完成，讓《條例草案》可以在今天恢復二讀辯論。
President I would first like to thank Mr WONG Ting - kwong Chairman of the Bills Committee on Employment Amendment Bill 2021 and its members for their efficient and detailed scrutiny of and discussion on the provisions of the Employment Amendment Bill 2021 the Bill such that the deliberation can be completed smoothly and we can resume the Second Reading debate on the Bill today
《條例草案》的唯一目的，是將《僱傭條例》下法定假日的日數依指定次序逐步增加，由12天分5次每兩年遞增1天至17天，使其與星期日以外的公眾假期日數看齊。
The sole object of the Bill is to increase progressively the number of statutory holidays SHs under the Employment Ordinance EO in a designated sequence from 12 days by five increments at two - year interval each until it reaches 17 days on a par with the number of general holidays GHs other than Sundays