Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
政府為了擺脫這個它認為是費錢的制度，前後用了30多年時間進行不同的實驗。
This system however is a big spender in the eyes of the Government . In order to get rid of it the Government spent some 30 years carrying out different experiments
第一個實驗是1983年的《司葛報告書》，該報告書指出香港不能承擔高昂的醫療費用，於是有必要成立一個今天大家都很熟悉的醫院管理局。
The first experiment was the Scott Report in 1983 . This report advised that since the high health care expenditure would become unaffordable to Hong Kong it was necessary to establish the Hospital Authority an organization with which we are familiar today
其實，最初成立醫院管理局並非為了改善醫療服務，而是想設法減少政府的開支，包括開設乙級病床或採用其他方法。
When the Hospital Authority was first established it was not meant to improve health care services . Instead it was tasked to cut costs for the Government by for example providing B - Class beds
這可能亦是為政府打圓場，因為談了數十年，沒有理由不拿出一些東西在立法會通過，以證實政府沒有走冤枉路或沒有白走一趟。
Maybe the Government is just trying to smooth things over because after decades of discussion it has to table something to be passed by the Legislative Council so as to prove that its efforts have not been in vain
其實，在香港，政府負擔的醫療開支是羞耻地少。
In Hong Kong the Government often claims that we do not have enough funds for our wide range of excellent health care services
如果真的落實自願醫保計劃，可以幫助甚麼？
What help can be offered by implementing VHIS?
我舉數個例子，頗有趣的。
To illustrate my views I will give some interesting examples
其實，這個思維......基本上，政府中了很多"毒"，而保險界當然對政府的建議表示支持。
This mindset basically the Governments mind has been seriously poisoned; on the other hand the insurance sector will certainly support the Governments proposal
我曾要求政府修改......我早前曾建議修訂《條例草案》，把專科門診撇開普通科不談納入自願醫保計劃的保障範圍。
I have asked the Government to amend I once suggested amending the Bill for VHIS to cover specialist outpatient services . Let us first leave aside the general services
代理主席，這是因為現時輪候專科門診的時間很長，以新界東的骨科為例，達177個星期，接近3年；新界西的婦科，達132個星期；九龍東的眼科，達157個星期。
Deputy President my suggestion was prompted by the excessively long waiting time for specialist outpatient services . For example it takes 177 weeks or almost three years to wait for orthopaedics services in New Territories East 132 weeks for gynaecological services in New Territories West and 157 weeks for ophthalmic services in Kowloon East
今天的方案，用在所謂利潤、管理或讓保險界高薪厚職的錢，佔整筆保費的35%至40%，即三四成錢去了這個行業。
Under the current proposal 35 % to 40 % of VHIS premiums will go to profits management fees and the lucrative remuneration package for insurance practitioners . In other words 30 % or 40 % of premiums will be pocketed by the industry
全世界沒有一個成熟的、由政府主導的醫療保險計劃容許三四成錢作這種用途。
No mature and government - led health insurance scheme in the world would allow 30 % to 40 % of premiums to be spent in this way
大家要知道，市民沒有討價還價的能力。
We should note that members of the public do not have any bargaining power
有很多人問，為何不設立高風險池？
Many people ask why there is no High Risk Pool HRP
政府至今仍沒有限定保費，也沒有限定管理費。
So far the Government has not set cap on either premiums or management fees
保險界也十分開心，有政府替他們促銷，吸引更多年輕人購買自願醫保。
The insurance sector is also happy as the Government promotes health insurance for them and incentivizes young people to purchase VHIS policies
代理主席，我很難反對這種"派錢"的動作，但說這種"派錢"的動作能夠幫助香港的醫療服務，是天方夜譚。
Deputy President I do not oppose this way of handing out money but we are fooling ourselves to say that such act of handing out money can improve the health care services of Hong Kong
根據香港的入境慣例，所有持英國護照的人可獲簽證180天，即6個月。
According to the immigration practice of Hong Kong all British passport holders are permitted to stay for a period of 180 days that is six months
我也親自向澳洲領事館的使節詢問，如果貴國不批准某人入境，會否給予解釋？
I have also consulted the Australian consulate in person to find out if an explanation would be given if the entry of a person was denied
他表示當然會，以方便當事人上訴。
He replied that an explanation would certainly be given to facilitate an appeal by the party concerned
聽到這種完全近乎幼稚的說法，我便想指出，立法會少了梁君彥會否倒塌？
After hearing such a remark which can almost be described as naïve I would like to ask Will the Legislative Council collapse without Andrew LEUNG?
這種幼稚、無聊和撒賴式的辯論，簡直便嚇壞國際社會。
This kind of naïve frivolous and irresponsible debates have actually frightened the international community
去年5月，由警方牽頭、成員包括香港金融管理局、香港銀行公會及多家銀行的代表的反訛騙及洗黑錢情報工作組成立，為期12個月。
The Fraud and Money Laundering Intelligence Taskforce led by the Police with members comprising representatives from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority HKMA the Hong Kong Association of Banks and a number of banks was established in May last year for a period of 12 months
據報，工作組擬備了一份題為《打擊香港和亞太地區販運人口》的警示，但警方未有發布該警示，原因是擔心外界會把香港標籤為販運人口中心。
It has been reported that the Taskforce prepared an alert called Combating Human Trafficking in Hong Kong and the Asia - Pacific Region but the Police have not published the alert for fear that it may lead to Hong Kong being labelled as a hub for human trafficking
局長在主體答覆最後一段提述，聯合財富情報組並沒有備存與人口販運分類有關的可疑交易報告的數字統計。
The Secretary indicates in the last paragraph of the main reply that JFIU does not keep statistics on the breakdown of suspicious transaction reports relating to TIP
我同意這做法，如果無法核實資料，當然不應胡亂發放文件。
I agree with this approach . If the information in a document cannot be verified that document should certainly not be published arbitrarily
不過，主席，主體答覆提及，情報工作組成立至今，向外界發放警示的正規做法，是透過香港銀行公會發放由銀行代表專家草擬的警示。
However President according to the main reply since the establishment of FMLIT the proper way to issue alerts is that alerts drafted by the experts of the bank representatives should be issued through HKAB
請問局方現時有沒有任何機制，可以加大力度宣傳並告知公眾，透過香港銀行公會發放的由銀行代表專家草擬的警示才是正規的警示？
May I ask the authorities whether there are any mechanisms to step up publicity and tell the public that only alerts drafted by the experts of the bank representatives and issued through HKAB are proper alerts?
否則，我恐怕市面上可能突然出現的這些警示會影響香港的形象。
Otherwise I am afraid that certain alerts that suddenly appear in the market will affect the image of Hong Kong
我覺得這方面需要澄清。
I think a clarification is needed in this regard
在2017年，在販運人口受害人識別機制下，接受識別的潛在受害人較2016年上升超過80%，這是否與酷刑聲請者大增有關？
The number of potential victims screened in 2017 under the TIP victim screening mechanism increased by over 80 % in comparison with 2016 . Is this related to the big increase in torture claimants?
早前香港傳媒代表團跟中宣部部長會面後，有傳媒高層原先透露中宣部部長說過"希望香港媒體不要成為干預內地的政治基地"這句話，但其後又急忙澄清，這其實反映當中存在很多忌諱。
Earlier on after a Hong Kong media delegation met with the Head of the Central Propaganda Department a senior staff of the media revealed the remark made by the Head Dont let Hong Kong be turned into a political base for interfering with the Mainland . However that staff later hurriedly made a clarification and this reflected that there were actually a lot of taboos
由此可見，新聞自由和言論自由是一條底線。
Hence it is evident that freedom of the press and freedom of speech are the bottom lines
《基本法》中亦對香港社會提供很重要的保障。
Also the Basic Law has provided a very important safeguard for the community of Hong Kong
即使特區政府再橫蠻，中央政府對香港媒體如何不滿，大家也不願意明刀明槍地干預新聞自由。
No matter how barbaric the SAR Government is and how dissatisfied the Central Government is with the media of Hong Kong no one would blatantly interfere with freedom of the press
不過，在馬凱事件上，政府已開始出現不同的說法。
However the Government has offered different interpretations of the Victor MALLET incident
然而，林鄭月娥在10月19日接受日本放送協會 訪問時指出，國際間沒有絕對的自由，自由在某些情況下會被限制，而特區政府只是依法行事。
But when Carrie LAM was interviewed by the Japanese television station NHK on 19 October she pointed out that there was no absolute freedom per se internationally and freedom would have certain restrictions in some circumstances . She said that the SAR Government was merely acting in accordance with the law
究竟林鄭月娥所說的"自由在某些情況下會被限制"是指甚麼情況？
What circumstances did Carrie LAM refer to in her remark freedom would have certain restrictions in some circumstances?
這正好是我們辯論這項議案中其中一個很重要的元素。當局是否應該清楚說明，在哪些情況下自由會受到限制？
This is precisely one of the most important elements of this motion debate Should the authorities state clearly under what circumstances freedom will be restricted?
否則，這個說法便會變得主觀，任由政府官員或公權解讀。
Otherwise the matter will become subjective and will be open to the interpretations of government officials or public powers
由始至終，馬凱也沒有作出任何行動，甚至未有發言支持陳浩天的"港獨"主張。
So far Victor MALLET has not taken any action or even spoken in support of Andy CHANs proposition of Hong Kong independence
然而，他現在申請工作簽證續期卻被拒。
Nonetheless his application for renewal of work visa was refused
他的自由是否應該受到限制？
Should his freedom be restricted?
對於近年的所謂"港獨"思潮，傳媒是否不能如實客觀報道某些言論，把不同立場及論據鋪陳？
With regard to the ideology of Hong Kong independence that has emerged in recent years is the media not allowed to faithfully report certain remarks in an objective manner and present the different positions and arguments?
事實上，主流社會及主流政黨均公開表示反對"港獨"。
In fact mainstream society and mainstream political parties have already publicly indicated their opposition to Hong Kong independence
我們認為，"港獨"分子的言論並非甚麼一回事，因為他們的言論其實完全沒有任何值得進一步解讀的地方。
In our opinion remarks made by Hong Kong independence advocates are not a cause of concern as they are not worthy of any further interpretation
在享有言論自由的社會中，如有人說些天方夜譚的內容時，會面對來自不同人的批評和挑戰。
In a society where people enjoy freedom of speech when a person talks about something highly unrealistic he will be subject to criticisms and challenges from different people
結果公眾才能看清楚，他們說的原來只是口號，根本不可能有任何成果，卻長遠對香港造成非常重大的傷害。
In that case members of the public can see clearly what Hong Kong independence advocates chanted was nothing but slogans which cannot possibly bear any fruit but will instead cause serious harm to Hong Kong in the long run
過去香港人一直非常珍惜社會上享有的言論自由和新聞自由。
Hong Kong people have all along attached great value to the freedom of speech and freedom of the press enjoyed by the community
面對近年中央和特區政府不斷畫紅線意圖收窄言論自由，我們更要緊守這兩條底線。
In view of the fact that the Central Government and the SAR Government have drawn red lines time and again to tighten freedom of speech we must be more vigilant in safeguarding those two bottom lines
在議會上，我相信很多議員也會附和特首，認同自由在某些情況下應受到限制。
In this Council I believe many Members echo with the Chief Executive that freedom should be restricted in some circumstances
我們暫且不討論言論自由的價值。
Let us not discuss the value of freedom of speech for the time being
從香港人的切身利益出發，言論自由和新聞 自由其實非常重要，既能彰顯"一國兩制"，亦是體現內地與香港分別的其中一個指標。
Judging from the interests of Hong Kong people both freedom of speech and freedom of the press are very important as they manifest the principle of one country two systems and serve as an indicator of the difference between the Mainland and Hong Kong
事實上，馬凱事件發生後，美國、歐盟，以至香港商會已質疑事件是否與新聞自由有關，以及香港在落實"一國兩制"及"高度自治"時是否出現問題。
As a matter of fact after the Victor MALLET incident the United States the European Union and even the chambers of commerce of Hong Kong have questioned if the incident has anything to do with freedom of the press and whether there is any problem with the implementation of one country two systems and a high degree of autonomy in Hong Kong
政府和眾多建制派議員可能聲稱，其實這件事件與"一國兩制"無關，只是外國人捕風捉影。
The Government and many pro - establishment Members may claim that the incident has nothing to do with one country two systems and foreigners are purely making accusation on hearsay
為何政府不詳細解說，向國際社會及公眾提供令人信服的答案？
Why didnt the Government give the international community and members of the public a detailed explanation and a convincing answer?
今次事件在中美貿易戰的環境下發生，更令市民及商界憂慮。
This incident which took place in the midst of the trade war between China and the United States has also aroused grave concern of the general public and the business sector
在工商事務委員會會議上，商務及經濟發展局局長邱騰華曾經提到，政府已提出多項措施應對貿易戰。
At the meeting of the Panel on Commerce and Industry Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward YAU mentioned that the Government had introduced a number of measures to deal with the trade war
有了"一國兩制"，我們才能利用香港的獨特地位，以中國香港的身份在國際舞台上扮演獨特的角色。
Only under one country two systems can we leverage on Hong Kongs unique status and play a unique role in the international arena as Hong Kong China
馬凱的簽證續期被拒後，歐盟、英國外交及聯邦事務部及美國駐港總領事館已發出聲明質疑這項決定。
After the Governments refusal to renew the work visa of Victor MALLET the European Union the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Consulate General of the United States in Hong Kong had all issued statements to challenge the decision
特區政府和商務及經濟發展局如何以最穩固的做法，證明"一國兩制"繼續行之有效？
How can the SAR Government and the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau prove in the most solid way that the implementation of one country two systems has been effective?
我知道很多人至今仍然附和政府和為政府保駕護航。
I know that many people still echo with and defend the Government nowadays
其實，他們這樣做，除了表達自身的政治忠誠及撈取好處外，是否真的對香港有好處？
But apart from expressing their political loyalty and reaping benefits is such an attitude really beneficial to Hong Kong?
我再次引述邱騰華局長在多個立法會事務委員會上的發言。
Let me quote again the remarks made by Secretary Edward YAU at various panel meetings of the Legislative Council
邱局長表示，香港應該與理念相近的貿易夥伴建立更穩固的雙邊關係，並深化香港和世界不同地區的經濟融合。
According to Secretary Edward YAU Hong Kong should establish stronger bilateral ties with like - minded trading partners and deepen Hong Kongs economic integration with different parts of the world
其實邱局長說得很好，中美貿易戰兵凶戰危，我們應該盡量維護"一國兩制"，使香港和內地真的仍然存在區別。
In fact Secretary Edward YAU was so right in saying that in the midst of the dangerous trade war between China and the United States we should try our best to maintain one country two systems so as to distinguish Hong Kong from the Mainland
我們不應作出任何可能被質疑破壞"高度自治"的行為，令香港的獨特地位受損。
We should not act in a way that may arouse suspicion of undermining the high degree of autonomy and jeopardize the unique status of Hong Kong
更重要的是，我們面對不是真實存在的問題時，不應被自己的稻草人打敗，否則便令我們更難以接受。
More importantly if we are threatened by problems that do not virtually exist we should not be scared away by our own scarecrows because this is even more unacceptable
貿易戰除涉及大國利益外，其實也是意識形態之爭。
The trade war does not simply involve the interests of the major powers but also a war of ideology
美國不斷強調內地不遵守世界貿易協議，以不適當方法盜取知識產權。
The United States has highlighted time and again that the Mainland has failed to comply with the world trade agreements and has been inappropriately infringing intellectual property rights
邱局長再三強調，香港應與理念相近的夥伴建立更緊密的關係，以應對中美貿易戰。
Secretary Edward YAU has repeatedly stressed that in order to deal with the trade war between China and the United States Hong Kong should establish stronger bilateral ties with like - minded trading partners
既然如此，我們是否應維護國際間共同信守的價值，例如言論自由和新聞自由？
That being the case should we uphold the shared values of the international community such as freedom of speech and freedom of the press?
當多個西方先進國家積極維護新聞自由，我們是否任由馬凱及其他事件，令香港在理念上遠離國際舞台？
When a number of advanced Western countries are actively upholding freedom of the press will the Victor MALLET incident and other incidents pull Hong Kong further away from the international arena in terms of beliefs?
政府高層過去不斷強調香港融入大灣區的重要性。很多權貴亦意圖淡化馬凱事件。
While senior government officials have all along stressed the importance of Hong Kongs integration into the Greater Bay Area many bigwigs are also trying to downplay the Victor MALLET incident
其實他們是為香港好，為香港人好，抑或是為自己好？
Is this for the sake of Hong Kong for the sake of Hong Kong people or for the sake of themselves?
就謝議員的質詢，經諮詢相關政策局及部門後，我現答覆如下： 一及二 關愛共享計劃自3月公布至今，職津處已積極展開各項策劃和籌備工作。
Having consulted the relevant policy bureaux and departments my reply to the questions raised by Mr Paul TSE is as follows 1 and 2 Since the announcement of the Scheme in March this year WFAO has been actively undertaking the planning and preparatory work for the Scheme
首先，職津處已設立了24小時電話熱線，接受市民查詢，又開設網頁，上載了一套詳盡的常見問題，解答市民對計劃的疑問。
First of all a 24 - hour telephone hotline has been established to receive public enquiries and a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions have been uploaded to WFAOs website to address questions about the Scheme from the public
其他的工作包括制訂計劃的運作模式，以及草擬運作守則和指引、申請程序和款額發放等安排。
Other tasks include formulating the mode of operation of the Scheme as well as developing operational manuals and guidelines application procedures and payment arrangements etc
與此同時，職津處亦需落實相關的行政安排，包括設置辦事處，開發資訊科技系統，安裝辦公室自動化設施，以及增聘約700多名合約員工，以處理估計最多約300萬人的申請，並為員工進行培訓等。
Concurrently WFAO needs to put in place the relevant administrative arrangements including the setting up of a new office the development of information technology IT systems and installation of office automation facilities and the recruitment of some 700 additional contract staff with training provided to process an anticipated influx of applications of about 3 million applicants at maximum etc
在開設辦事處方面，職津處已物色一所位於市區，現時由另一政府部門租用但將會遷出的辦公室，作為新增辦事處，以處理計劃下的申請。
To set up a new office WFAO has identified an office premises in the urban area which is currently rented to another government department but will soon be vacated . The new office will handle applications under the Scheme
至於各項資訊科技系統的開發及設置，以及招聘和培訓人手，目前的工作進度大致良好，職津處正按照預定的時間表推進各項工作。
As for the development and installation of different IT systems as well as manpower recruitment and training the current progress has been largely satisfactory . WFAO is now taking forward various tasks according to the planned schedule
政府在3月公布計劃後，職津處一直以積極務實的態度迅速推行各項工作。
After the announcement of the Scheme in March WFAO has been pursuing various tasks promptly in a proactive and pragmatic manner
由於預計的申請數以百萬計，職津處需增聘和培訓額外人手處理申請，加上為精簡申請程序，亦需增設具特定功能的電腦系統，方便職津處與稅務局及土地註冊處等政府部門核實資料。
It needs to recruit and train additional staff to cater for the anticipated influx of millions of applications . Moreover to streamline the application process computer systems with specific functions are required to facilitate verification by departments such as WFAO the Inland Revenue Department and the Land Registry etc
有鑒於此，職津處無可避免需要一定時間完成各項籌備及行政工作，務求令申請及領取款額的流程更順暢。
In view of this it will take some time for WFAO to complete all the preparatory and administrative work so as to ensure smooth processing of applications and payment
根據現時的進度，我們估計可以符合計劃的預期，最快於2019年2月開始接受申請，職津處將於年底宣布有關申請的詳細安排。
Judging from the current progress we expect that the Scheme will be open for applications from February 2019 at the earliest which is in line with the planned schedule . WFAO will announce the details of the application arrangement at the end of this year
政府各部門一直上下一心積極推動各項政策，部門之間會繼續通力合作，以提升施政效率，早日落實各項惠民措施。三 此外，關於公務員學院的問題。
All government departments have been pushing forward various policies proactively and in a concerted manner; and will continue to work together to enhance efficiency in governance with a view to facilitating the early implementation of initiatives beneficial to the public
行政長官在今年的施政報告中宣布全新的公務員學院預計會於2026年落成，以全面提升培訓設施，為公務員提供更多不同範疇的培訓，確保公務員能與時增值，為市民提供更優質的公共服務。
3 Regarding the civil service college the Chief Executive announced in her Policy Address this year that a new civil service college is expected to be completed in 2026 . The new college with fully upgraded training facilities will provide enhanced training for civil servants in various areas so as to ensure that our civil servants keep improving with the latest changes and providing better quality services to the public
在新學院建成前，公務員事務局會繼續加強公務員的培訓，而現時公務員的培訓課程已涵蓋領導發展、公共政策、公眾參與等課程。
Pending the commissioning of the new college the Civil Service Bureau will continue to enhance civil service training . The existing training programmes for civil servants have already covered areas on leadership development public policy and public engagement etc
參與的公務員可透過個案分析和互動學習等訓練，加深了解不同政策範疇會遇到的挑戰，以及如何加強政府各部門之間的合作，以提升工作效率，做好政府作為優秀的服務提供者、監督者、促成者和推廣者的角色。
Through case analysis and interactive learning participating civil servants would gain more in - depth knowledge of the challenges in different policy areas and the ways to strengthen cooperation among various departments and would in turn enhance work efficiency and deliver outstanding performance in the Governments roles as a service provider regulator facilitator and promoter
主席，與上次"派錢"比較，由於今次需要計算稅款，也要計算差餉及差額，必然會令培訓工作或系統方面出現較複雜的問題。
President compared with the previous cash handout the need to calculate tax and rates as well as the difference between concessions and disbursements in the present exercise will definitely give rise to complicated problems in respect of training or computer systems
不過，既然如此複雜的問題也能處理，那麼相對地簡單的問題，例如申請人是否香港永久性居民，其實只要有身份證或出世紙便能夠決定，但政府卻似乎很死板。
Since the Government can handle such complicated problems it is seemingly too rigid in dealing with relatively simple matters such as whether an applicant is a Hong Kong permanent resident which can in fact be decided upon the production of identity card or birth certificate
舉例說，在外地遇事的香港居民鄧龍威，當他最需要錢、最需要"關愛"和"共享"的時候，當局的關愛共享計劃卻未能為他及一些遇到類似問題的香港市民提供資助。
In the case of TANG Lung - wai a Hong Kong resident in distress outside the territory when he is in desperate need of money as well as caring and sharing the Scheme has failed to provide assistance to him and other Hong Kong people who have encountered similar problems
政府可否盡可能在這方面寬鬆處理？
Can the Government adopt a lenient approach as far as possible in this regard?
主席，由於關愛共享計劃的設計是要與香港居民共享繁榮，所以剛才議員提及的寬鬆處理做法，並不在這項計劃的範圍內。
President given that the Scheme is designed to share the fruits of success with Hong Kong residents the lenient approach mentioned by Member just now does not fall within the scope of this Scheme
局長，我知道政府有盈餘，可以負擔"派錢"的開支，但有一句名言："比別人花得起不值得興奮，比別人懂得花才是真正學問"。
Secretary I know that the Government has a surplus and can afford giving cash handout . Nonetheless as a famous quote goes Having greater affordability is not a cause for celebration; spending smart is the knowledge
局長，政府這項極其複雜的"派錢"方案在今年3月宣布，明年2月才開始接受申請，即是整整1年仍未能"派錢"。
Secretary the Government announced this extremely complicated cash handout scheme in March this year but will only accept applications in February next year which means that it takes more than a year before money can be handed out
主席，我當時提出反對正是這個原因。
President this is precisely why I raised opposition back then
我不想政府因"派錢"而被罵，所以才建議要麼全民"派錢"，否則便不要"派錢"。
Since I do not want to see the Government being berated for handing out money I proposed that it should either hand out cash to all people or no cash handout should be offered
上次全民"派錢"是在3月公布......
The previous cash handout for all people was announced in March
田北辰議員，請提出你的補充質詢。
Mr Michael TIEN please raise your supplementary question
田北辰議員，請待局長作答完畢後才提問。
Mr Michael TIEN please raise your question after the Secretary has finished giving his reply
至於另一個問題，即下次會否再次出現類似的情況，我想指出，我們一直強調關愛共享計劃 或以前的其他計劃都是具針對性的一次性措施。
As for the other question of whether similar situation would recur next time I wish to point out that the Scheme or other previous schemes are targeted one - off measures a point that we have highlighted all along
剛才局長在主體答覆中提到，已經推出多項不同措施，但我們在地區層面卻不斷收到市民查詢有關這4,000元的派發方式及時間，以及如何可以派得暢順。
Just now the Secretary said in the main reply that a myriad of measures have been introduced but we have received many inquiries at the district level about how and when 4,000 would be disbursed and how the disbursement could be made more smoothly
我想藉此機會請局長告訴我們，局方有甚麼方法及措施令稍後在2019年"派錢"時的效率得以提升？
May I take this opportunity to ask the Secretary what methods and measures will be put in place to enhance the efficiency when handing out cash in 2019?
如何能夠把所需時間濃縮，讓香港市民可以"袋袋平安"？
How can the processing time be shortened so that the payments can go more smoothly into the pockets of Hong Kong people?
如果我們作假設性的討論，2019-2020年度再次推出這類分享計劃與否，將須視乎當時的情況而定。
If we make a hypothetical discussion I would say whether a similar sharing scheme will be introduced in 2019 - 2020 again will be determined by the prevailing circumstances
主席，我對於局長剛才的說法感到十分奇怪及失望。
President I am very surprised and disappointed that the Secretary has just given such a remark
政府為"派錢"而辛苦建立一套系統，讓很多市民提出申請和登記，但其後即使系統可以保存，但全部資料都必須取消，我覺得這是非常短視的做法。
The Government has spent so much effort to develop a system for members of the public to apply and register for the cash handout yet even if the system itself can be retained subsequently all the data collected must be deleted . I find this approach very short - sighted
社會在可見的將來確有可能仍有剩餘的資源，讓政府推出類似的惠民計劃。因此，主席，我希望局長能夠清楚表示，可否因應日後仍可能推出類似的計劃，在今次的系統設計提供一定的延續性，讓市民不必每次也要重新登記？
Given that surplus resources may still be available in society in the near future and the Government may introduce similar schemes for the benefit of the people President I therefore hope that the Secretary can clearly indicate if a certain continuity can be provided in the present system in view that similar schemes may be introduced in the future so that members of the public need not register afresh each time?