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我希望特區政府與業界審時度勢，關注、洞察並及早應對"後疫情時代"國際產業分工和供應鏈體系的重構與演化，因時制宜地推進再工業化，一方面保障本土經濟安全和維護民生，另一方面亦為國家未來的發展發揮特殊的作用。
I hope that the SAR Government and the industries will monitor the latest situation and development attentively to identify and respond early to the restructuring and evolution of the international industrial division and supply chain systems in the post - pandemic era and promote re - industrialization in light of the circumstances so as to ensure local economic security and safeguard peoples livelihood while playing a special role in the future development of the country
代理主席，我們需要重建的不僅是市民對特區政府的信心，而且也包括本港商界和外來投資者對香港經濟及市場的信心。
Deputy President we need to rebuild not only public confidence in the SAR Government but also the confidence of the local business sector and foreign investors in Hong Kongs economy and market
我們必須盡快讓社會重回正軌，讓市民重拾希望。
We have to put Hong Kong back on the right track and rekindle hope for the community as soon as possible
代理主席，我謹此陳辭，支持林健鋒議員的原議案和何君堯議員的修正案。
Deputy President with these remarks I support the original motion of Mr Jeffrey LAM and the amendment of Dr Junius HO
代理主席，首先感謝林健鋒議員提出"重建社會信心"議案。
Deputy President first of all I thank Mr Jeffrey LAM for proposing the motion on Rebuilding public confidence
由於時間所限，我只會集中談談振興經濟這個部分。
Due to time constraints I will only focus on the part about boosting the economy
香港經濟以服務業為主導，過去10年，服務業佔本地生產總值的比重高達92%。
The economy of Hong Kong is dominated by the service sector which in the past 10 years accounted for 92 % of GDP
香港四大經濟支柱產業包括貿易及物流業、金融服務業、專業及工商業支援服務業，以及旅遊業，在2019年佔本地生產總值超過一半。
The four pillar industries in Hong Kongs economy namely trading and logistics financial services professional and producer services and tourism accounted for more than half of GDP in 2019
雖然旅遊業佔本地生產總值的比重不高，但能提供大量低技術職位。
Although the tourism industry accounts for a small proportion of GDP it provides a large number of low - skilled jobs
2019冠狀病毒病困擾香港接近一年半，疫情全球大流行，而且反覆多變，不知道何時完結，也有可能不會完全消失，各國都要尋求方法與病毒共存，適應新常態。
COVID - 19 has plagued Hong Kong for nearly a year and a half and has become a global pandemic . The epidemic situation has been volatile not knowing when the epidemic will end and it is possible that it may not disappear completely . Various countries must look for ways to coexist with the virus and get used to the new normal
疫情蔓延至今已嚴重打擊香港經濟，尤其與旅遊相關的行業，不少企業要裁員、減薪，甚至倒閉。
The spread of the epidemic has severely hit the Hong Kong economy especially tourism - related industries . Many enterprises have resorted to layoff salary reduction and even closure
受影響的僱主及僱員，難免對前景失去信心。
The affected employers and employees will inevitably lose confidence in the prospects
有見於此，立法會在去年年底成立振興香港經濟事宜小組委員會，在大家忙於抗擊疫情之際，就如何振興香港經濟作出多方面的討論，希望為經濟復蘇做好準備。
In view of this the Legislative Council set up the Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Stimulation of Hong Kongs Economy late last year . While everyone was busy fighting the epidemic it conducted discussions on various ways to revitalize the local economy and pave the way for economic recovery
但是，再討論不如行動，我同意林健鋒議員的建議，政府應該成立振興經濟委員會，為疫後經濟復蘇制訂行動綱領。
Nevertheless taking actions is better than engaging in discussions . I agree with Mr Jeffrey LAMs proposal that the Government should set up an Economic Stimulation Committee to formulate action plans for post - pandemic economic recovery
我認為行動網領需考慮兩方面的問題：第一，要把握粵港澳大灣區建設的機遇。
Concerning the action plans I think we have to consider two aspects First we must grasp the opportunity of the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA
內地是去年唯一實現正增長的主要經濟體，而大灣區是內地經濟最具發展潛力的區域之一，得到國家不少政策的支持。
The Mainland was the only major economy that achieved positive growth last year and GBA is one of the regions with awesome development potential in the Mainland economy and has the support of many national policies
隨着大灣區發展，香港可利用多年來積累的服務業經驗，協助大灣區相關行業發展。
Along with the development of GBA Hong Kong can use the experience of the service sector accumulated over the years to assist in the development of related industries in GBA
尤其是香港的金融服務業和專業及工商業支援服務業一直享有優勢，可以繼續做好集資、互聯互通的角色，又可發展保險售後服務等業務，貢獻所長，相得益彰。
In particular the financial services as well as the professional and producer services in Hong Kong have always enjoyed advantages . They can continue to perform their capital raising and connectivity functions and develop insurance after - sales services etc contributing their strengths and complementing each other
在旅遊業方面，國家文化和旅遊部在年初公布了《粤港澳大灣區文化和旅遊發展規劃》，為大灣區的整體文化和旅遊發展提供指導性方向，有利粵港澳三地合作，吸引更多海外及內地其他省市的旅客以"一程多站"的方式到港及以上兩個地方訪問和旅遊，鞏固香港作為"國際大都會"及"國際旅遊、航空樞紐"的地位。
Regarding the tourism industry the Ministry of Culture and Tourism promulgated the Culture and Tourism Development Plan for the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area early this year which sets out the directions for the overall cultural and tourism development of GBA facilitates the development of Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao and attracts overseas tourists and tourists from other mainland provinces and cities to embark on multi - destination journeys to Hong Kong and the two places above . This will strengthen the positions of Hong Kong as an international metropolis as well as an international tourism and aviation hub
第二，繼續在發展創新科技方面投入資源。
Second we must continue to invest resources in the development of innovation and technology
近年政府十分重視創科發展，每年投入資金數以百億元，開始營造出創科的氛圍，能吸引相關企業及人才。
In recent years the Government has attached great importance to the development of innovation and technology . It has invested tens of billions of dollars each year to create technological innovation atmosphere that can attract relevant enterprises and talents
近日，香港批出首個"原授專利制度"下的標準專利項目，為知識產權保護提供更方便、直接、省時的途徑，為科 研成果提供更佳保護。
The first standard patent under the original grant patent system has recently been granted in Hong Kong and this provides a convenient direct and expeditious route for patent applicants and provides better protection for the results of scientific research
我希望更多科研成果能夠商品化，有效改善市民的生活質素，解決日常疑難。
I hope that more results of scientific research can be commercialized to effectively improve the quality of life of the public and solve daily life problems
只要善用高新科技，香港一定可以在困局中找到振興經濟的出路。
As long as we make good use of high and new technologies we will definitely find a way to get out from the predicament and boost the Hong Kong economy
可是，我的主體質詢是問有否關於離職的分項數字。
However I have asked about the breakdown of staff departure figures in the main question
我不知道司長是不敢回答、不敢公開面對公眾抑或不敢面對現實，但事實上，司長剛才提到律政人員日後有機會獲政府委任為資深大律師，我認為這項建議等同不打自招，承認律政司的中高層出現大規模離職的情況，所以要用這種方式彌補流失的人手。
I wonder if the Secretary was afraid to answer afraid to face the public or afraid to face the reality . In fact however the Secretary has just mentioned that the Government might appoint legal officers as Senior Counsel in future . In my view by putting forward this proposal DoJ has voluntarily admitted that there is a massive staff departure at the middle and senior levels thus rendering it necessary to make up for the loss of manpower with the proposal
原因是法律人員的崗位和身份是很清楚的，但這項建議卻偏偏令到他們的身份模糊。
The positions and roles of legal officers have been clearly defined but it just so happens that the proposal will blur their roles
主席，很簡單，究竟過去數年的離職人士屬於甚麼職級及共有多少人？
President the main question is very simple . What were the ranks of DoJ officers who left in the past few years and what was the total number?
主席，我記得在回歸前，律政司署曾有很多來自其他普通法管轄區的律師，例如澳洲、新西蘭、加拿大，他們也很幫得上忙。
President as I recall before the return of sovereignty the Attorney Generals Chambers used to engage a number of lawyers from other common law jurisdictions such as Australia New Zealand and Canada and they were very helpful
政府沒有盡責領導群眾，並向市民解釋，反而向較為兇惡的人叩頭。
The Government has not fulfilled its responsibility to lead the public and make explanations to them; instead it kowtows to those more ferocious people
我強烈譴責政府持雙重標準，所以我今天不會投票支持議案。
I strongly condemn the Government for holding double standards and will not vote for the motion today
首先多謝黃國健議員提出"全方位增加土地供應"議案。
First I would like to thank Mr WONG Kwok - kin for moving the motion on Increasing land supply on all fronts
我絕對認同土地不足已經成為香港最大的發展障礙，所以議案提到"要求政府用盡一切方法，全方位增加短、中、長期的土地供應，並加快土地開發及規劃的程序，從而增加住屋供應及加快產業發展"，我全都十分支持。
I absolutely agree that the shortage of land has become the biggest obstacle to development in Hong Kong . Thus I strongly support all the proposals made in the motion which include requests the Government to exhaust all means to increase the short - medium - and long - term land supply on all fronts and expedite the land development and planning procedures thereby increasing the housing supply and speeding up industries development
市民越住越貴，越住越細。
While people are paying more and more for accommodation they are living in smaller and smaller units
香港市民經常說連有瓦遮頭也做不到，更何況結婚生子。
Hong Kong people often say that they cannot even afford a shelter let alone to get married and have children
香港人口老化，但年青人即使儲蓄數十年，不管多努力也不會擁有自己的小天地，買樓不成，也看不到希望，更對香港十分失望。
The population of Hong Kong is ageing but even if young people save for decades and work extremely hard they cannot afford to buy a small place of their own to live . They can neither afford to buy property nor see hope and they are very disappointed with Hong Kong
商業方面亦大受影響，因為租金貴，每樣東西都貴，於是影響了香港的營商環境。
The commercial sector has also been seriously affected . Since rent and everything are expensive the business environment in Hong Kong is adversely affected
不過，正如一些智庫所說，私人發展商由購買農地至規劃、改造，要經過很多政府程序，隨時要花十多二十年，有部分更要二十多三十年才可以建屋出售。
However as some think tanks have said private developers have to go through many government procedures from the purchase of agricultural land to planning and rezoning . It can easily take them 10 to 20 years and in some cases 20 to 30 years before they can build housing units for sale
以馬鞍山一個房屋發展屋苑為例，要23年才由農地變成住宅物業，其間面對很多困難。
Take the site for developing a housing estate at Ma On Shan as an example . It took the developer 23 years to turn the agricultural land into residential units and there were many difficulties to overcome in the course of it
今天這項議案最重要的目的，就是希望政府要認真處理問題。
The most important purpose of the motion today is to urge the Government to seriously deal with the problems
由於有很多土地是由私人發展商擁有，所以我覺得精簡流程，拆牆鬆綁始終是最重要的。
Since a lot of land is owned by private developers I think it is most important to streamline the procedures and remove the red tape
政府可以開發土地，應該加快處理，但私人發展商手上的土地，政府亦應以更加快捷的一站式服務提供幫助。
While the Government can develop land and expedite the process it should also provide more expedient one - stop services to help private developers deal with their land
現時各個部門都設立重重關卡，然後不斷進行公眾諮詢，不斷拖慢整個規劃及興建程序，即使再過很長時間，也難以滿足土地房屋的需求。
At present the numerous hurdles posed by various government departments and the repeated public consultations have slowed down the entire planning and construction processes time and again thereby making it difficult to meet the demand for land and housing even after a prolonged period of time
因此，我希望政府會考慮每一步如何拆牆鬆綁、盡量簡化程序，務求是政府、私人發展商或收地建屋都可以做到越快越好，滿足我們土地房屋的需求。
Therefore I hope that the Government will consider ways to remove the red tape at each stage and streamline the procedures as far as possible so that the Government or private developers can resume land and build housing units as quickly as possible to meet our demand for land and housing
謝偉銓議員提及開發綠化地帶和已荒廢農地，又建議檢討《環境影響評估條例》，這些都是有助加快土地供應和規劃程序。
Mr Tony TSE has mentioned the development of green belt areas and deserted agricultural land and proposed reviewing the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance . These are all conducive to expediting land supply and the planning procedures
盧偉國議員建議逐步開放沙頭角墟的禁區，加快重建老舊的公共屋邨，這個也是工聯會的要求。
Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok has proposed progressively opening up the closed area of Sha Tau Kok Town and expediting the redevelopment of old public housing estates which are also requests of FTU
何俊賢議員則關注受影響的漁農業和棕地作業者的補償和搬遷安排，建議檢討過時的土地規管法例，以及修訂《新界條例》處理祖堂地的問題，這些工聯會都認為是可取的。
Mr Steven HO has expressed concerned about the compensation and relocation arrangements for the affected operators in the agricultural and fisheries industries as well as brownfield operators . He has proposed reviewing outdated legislation on land use regulation and amending the stipulations in the New Territories Ordinance on handling the issue of TsoTong lands . All these proposals are considered desirable by FTU as well
何君堯議員的修訂則要求改善恩恤補償安排和簡化程序，並重新引入類似過去推出的土地債券。
In his amendments Dr Junius HO has requested improving the arrangements for granting compensation on compassionate grounds and streamlining the relevant procedures as well as re - introducing a land bond similar to the one previously introduced
我們認為，政府必須先優化之前的做法，才可以採用這個辦法。
We think that the Government must enhance the previous approach before adopting this method
但是，他的提議也有可取之處，所以我們對他的修訂也是支持的。
However there are merits with this proposal so we are supportive of his amendments too
大致上，工聯會認同修正案的新增建議，但我留意到謝偉銓議員和盧偉國議員刪減了土地閒置稅的建議，也刪去了我原來要求在賣地條款中加入發展商須承擔保育責任的建議。
Generally speaking FTU agrees with the newly added proposals in the amendments but I have noted that both Mr Tony TSE and Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok have deleted the proposals of introducing an idle land tax and adding the requirement for developers to undertake conservation responsibilities in the land sale conditions
我想重申，土地閒置稅針對的是囤積土地不發展的地主或發展商，他們無視土地短缺，只以自己的利益為先，丟空土地，浪費資源，故此作為批地的政府就此額外徵稅，可說是合情合理。
I wish to reiterate that an idle land tax is targeted at the land owners or developers who hoard land without developing it . They have no regard for shortage of land and leave their land idle for their own interests thus causing a waste of resources . Therefore it is reasonable and fair for the Government being responsible for granting land to introduce an additional tax in this regard
有議員可能說這只是一個姿態，執行上會有困難，這一點我是同意的，但問題是我們不能夠因為這樣便提也不提。
Some Members may say that this is only a gesture and is difficult to be implemented . While I agree with this the point is that we cannot remain silent on this issue for this reason
事實上，由內地到海外有不少國家和地區都有土地閒置稅，證明這項建議有其可行的地方，而且當香港已經連續11年成為全球樓價最難負擔的城市時，我們何不考慮所有措施，以加快土地供應，而要忍受有地產商囤積土地，我認為這是不合理的。
In fact idle land tax has been imposed in the Mainland as well as many overseas countries and regions which proves that this proposal is somehow feasible . What is more when Hong Kong has been dubbed the worlds most unaffordable city in terms of property prices for 11 consecutive years why must we tolerate land hoarding of developers rather than considering all measures to expedite land supply? . I consider this unreasonable
同樣地，在當下保育和發展需要平衡的時代，連發展商賣樓都以田園風光、環保生態做賣點，所以在賣地條款加入保育責任也是順理成章的，而且不會影響現有的程序。
Similarly in the present era where a balance needs to be struck between conservation and development even developers use farmland scenery environmental protection and ecology as the selling points when selling their flats so it is logical to add the requirement for developers to undertake conservation responsibilities in the land sale conditions which will not affect the existing procedures
基於以上的理由，恕我無法認同這兩位議員的修正案，工聯會不支持謝偉銓議員和盧偉國議員的修正案。
Based on the aforesaid reasons please pardon me for not being able to agree with the amendments of Mr Tony TSE and Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok and FTU will not support the amendments of these two Members
主席，雖然有不同的議員對個別建議有不同的見解，但綜合而言，議會對開拓土地的共識是高度的，現在只欠政府坐言起行，大力開發土地。
President although different Members have different views towards individual proposals the Council generally has reached a high degree of consensus on land development . Now what is lacking is only the Governments action to develop land vigorously
我希望這項議案能夠為政府增加覓地的決心和力量，突破困局，解決長年累月困擾香港發展的土地問題。
I hope that this motion will give the Government more determination and power in identifying land and breaking through the deadlock so as to tackle the land problem that has plagued the development of Hong Kong for years
在這裏，我還要藉此機會感謝今天積極發言討論的各位議員。
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Members who have spoken actively today
雖然大家有不同的意見，但我們都是各抒己見，希望政府能夠聽到我們的聲音，並考慮落實今天提出的各項意見。
Although Members have different viewpoints we hope that our diverse view will be heard by the Government which will then consider implementing the various suggestions put forward today
主席，數月前，國務院副總理韓正在會見港區全國人大代表時提到，香港要解決房屋問題。
President a few months ago during a meeting with Hong Kong deputies to the National Peoples Congress Vice Premier of the State Council HAN Zheng mentioned that the housing problem in Hong Kong needed to be solved
他指出，香港的住房問題有其歷史和發展過程，解決這個問題的難度很大，但總要有開始解決的時候。
As he has pointed out the housing problem in Hong Kong is related to its history and development and although there are great difficulties in solving the problem we still have to grab it by the horns
這令我們不禁思考，特區政府是否已經開始解決土地房屋這個難題？
This makes us wonder whether the SAR Government has started tackling this difficult problem of land and housing
由於土地供應持續不足，香港人的居住質素一直下降，但居住成本卻不斷上升，即是越住越細、越住越貴。
Due to the prolonged shortage of land supply the quality of Hong Kong peoples living environment has been declining whereas housing costs have been on the rise which means that people are paying more for a smaller flat
問題日積月累，最終變成深層次矛盾，連政府為基層市民提供的住屋保障，即公屋，也節節敗退。
This long - standing problem eventually grew into deep - seated conflicts . Even the Governments housing protection for the grass roots ie . public housing has been suffering one defeat after another
最新的公屋輪候時間已升至5.8年，接近6年，創22年的新高。
The latest waiting time for public housing has risen to 5.8 years which is nearly 6 years hitting a record high in 22 years
然而，這只是政府的數字。
However this is only the figure released by the Government
我們在社區接觸到不少個案，當中輪候七八年仍然未能"上樓"的個案比比皆是。
We have come across many cases in the community where people have waited seven to eight years but still have not been allocated public housing
此外，土地供應不足，亦妨礙香港產業的創新及轉型。
In addition the shortage of land supply also hinders the innovation and transformation of various industries in Hong Kong
由於租金已佔經營成本一大部分，企業根本沒有額外資源用於創新、研發和招攬人才，結果導致香港產業發展受阻，市民向上流的機會減少。
Since rents account for a substantial part of operating costs enterprises do not have additional resources for innovation research and development as well as recruitment of talents which in turn hinders the development of various industries in Hong Kong and reduces the opportunities for upward mobility for the people
由此可見，土地問題是本港急需解決的根本矛盾。
This shows that land problem is a fundamental problem that must be urgently addressed in Hong Kong
解決土地房屋問題已經成為國家領導人，以至香港普羅市民的共同願景。
Solving the land and housing problem has become the common vision of the national leaders and the community of Hong Kong at large
因此，我今天提出的議案，旨在敦促政府部門落實建議，讓政府能在有底氣、有決心下全方位覓地。
Therefore my motion today seeks to urge government departments to implement the proposals so that the Government can identify land on all fronts with confidence and determination . President FTUs position is very clear ie
主席，工聯會的立場很清晰，凡是可解決香港土地房屋問題的倡議和方法，我們都會支持。
we support any initiatives or methods that can solve the land and housing problem in Hong Kong
我們主張透過短、中及長期措施，全方位開發土地，務求令香港有更多可發展的土地備用。
We advocate land development on all fronts through short - medium - and long - term measures so that there will be more land available for development in Hong Kong
儘管如此，我想向大家說明數點。
Nonetheless I would like to make a few points
首先，工聯會支持填海造地及發展郊野公園邊陲地帶作興建房屋用途。
First of all FTU supports land formation by reclamation and development of sites on the periphery of country parks for housing construction
透過填海增加土地供應，是香港沿用已久、行之有效的方法。
Increasing land supply through reclamation is a long - established and effective method in Hong Kong
現今科技發達，不論是移山或填海，在技術上都沒有難度，亦可以滿足環保要求。
With the advancement of technology nowadays there is no technical difficulty in either levelling hills or reclaiming land from the sea while at the same time meeting the environmental requirements
我特別希望指出，香港現時有75%以上的土地是農地、荒地或林地，當中郊野公園佔全港土地面積約四成。
In particular I would like to point out that over 75 % of the land in Hong Kong is agricultural land barren land or woodland with country parks accounting for about 40 % of the total land area of Hong Kong
因此，政府只要規劃得宜，動用這些土地作發展不會對環境及市民生活質素造成影響。
Therefore with proper planning the Government should be able to use these land for development without causing an impact on the environment or peoples living quality
主席，香港事事喜歡與新加坡比較，我便以新加坡為例。
President as Hong Kong likes to make comparison with Singapore I will take Singapore as an example
新加坡的自然保育及公園用地只佔約8%，加上水庫也只佔約13%，但我們從未聽見新加坡環境及生活質素落後。
While Singapores nature reserves and parks only account for about 8 % of the total land area adding only about 13 % of reservoirs we have never heard that Singapore is lagging behind in environment and living quality
可見，保護環境及維持綠色生態的要素，不在於郊野公園佔多少土地，而在於規劃及保育措施是否奏效。
Thus the crux of protecting the environment and maintaining a green ecology is not the amount of land taken up by country parks but the effectiveness of planning and conservation measures
此外，我亦在議案中建議政府加快土地規劃程序，從而縮短土地由"生地"變成"熟地"的過程。
In addition I have also proposed in the motion that the Government should expedite the land planning procedures thereby shortening the process of transforming a piece of primitive land into a spade - ready site
根據局長早前提供的資料，現時造地程序需時最少6年。
According to the information provided by the Secretary earlier the current land formation process takes at least six years
一些大型發展項目，例如新界東北發展項目更歷時接近20年，其間不斷進行研究、履行程序，才得以步入收地階段。
Some large - scale development projects such as the North East New Territories development project have taken nearly 20 years to complete during which studies and procedures have been constantly carried out before reaching the land resumption stage
因此，我建議政府簡化土地規劃及研究，以至修訂發展藍圖的各項流程，並改良徵收土地的安置及賠償政策，甚至修訂法定流程，從而令有關研究、規劃、諮詢、評估以至基建可按時或同步進行，縮短開發時間。
Therefore I suggest that the Government should streamline various procedures ranging from land planning and land use study to the adjustment of layout plans; improve the rehousing and compensation policies for land resumption and even revise the statutory procedures so that the relevant study planning consultation assessment and infrastructure development can be conducted on schedule or concurrently thereby shortening the time for land development
為了地盡其用，政府亦應向有意拖延或丟空土地10多年不發展的土地擁有者施加壓力，例如開徵土地閒置稅，促使他們在合理時間內善用土地，藉此向社會傳遞明確信息，即政府不容許土地囤積、待價而沽，以防土地出現長期"曬太陽"的情況。
In order to make the best use of land the Government should also put pressure on landowners who deliberately delay the development or leave their land idle for more than 10 years by for example introducing an idle land tax to urge them to better utilize their land within a reasonable time thereby sending a clear message to the community that the Government does not allow land to be hoarded and sold at a premium so as to avoid prolonged idling of land
主席，最後，我希望再次重申，土地和房屋問題是本港民生的一大難題，急需解決，而且刻不容緩。
Lastly President I would like to reiterate that the land and housing issue is a livelihood conundrum in Hong Kong that needs to be urgently addressed without delay
由於本會現已回復正常的議事狀態，沒有人"拉布"搞事，所以我們應聚焦在市民的利益和福祉。
As this Council has now restored the normal state of discussion with no more filibusters or trouble - makers we should cast our mind on public interests and welfare
解決土地問題不應流於空談，政府應該大刀闊斧地採取行動。
To address the land supply issue the Government should take bold actions instead of indulging in empty talk
我期望今天的辯論能夠為政府帶來推動力。
I hope that todays debate will give an impetus to the Government
代理主席，我發言支持"全方位增加土地供應"議案。
Deputy President I speak in support of the motion on Increasing land supply on all fronts
面對香港土地供應短缺，我同意要全方位增加土地供應。
In view of the shortage of land supply in Hong Kong I agree that land supply should be increased on all fronts
我最近撰寫了很多文章，內容包括支持發展生態價值較低的郊野公園邊陲用地、研究發展綠化地帶、怎樣釋放新界的濕地緩衝區和"祖堂地"，以及全力開發新界北的土地等。
In the articles written by me lately I have expressed support for the development of sites with relatively low ecological value on the periphery of country parks; the need to conduct studies on green belts development; how to release the Wetland Buffer Area and TsoTong lands of the New Territories as well as the importance of developing the land of New Territories North with full effort
事實上，我在撰寫這些文章時得到很多啟發。
In fact writing these articles has given me a lot of inspirations
還是已經有土地、有"麵粉"給政府，只是政府造地的過程太慢，因要通過環評及城規等一系列程序而令"麵包"遲遲未能出爐，亦令造地建屋又慢又貴？
Or is it the slow land creation process on the part of the Government due to the requirements to complete a series of environmental impact assessment and town planning procedures that has lengthened the baking process of bread and made land creation and housing construction so slow and expensive despite the availability of land and flour?