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不過，自由黨認為基建先行不應只用於推行大嶼山的計劃，而應同時涵蓋所有發展區。
Nevertheless the Liberal Party considers that the idea of according priority to transport infrastructure should not be applied solely to the planning on Lantau Island but should be extended to cover all development areas
我們相信透過基建先行，不單可為香港一些一直受交通問題困擾的地區帶來解決的辦法，也有助擺脫開發新區的掣肘，最低限度在提交計劃予城市規劃委員會進行諮詢時可減少阻力和來自當區居民的反對聲音，從而加快進行發展。
We believe that according priority to transport infrastructure is the solution to the long - standing problems of traffic congestion in certain districts of Hong Kong it can also help to break the constraints on developing new areas . At the very least this can help to reduce resistance and opposition from local community when a development proposal is submitted to the Town Planning Board for consultation thereby expediting the pace of development
此外，自由黨同意本港在現階段應加快供應房屋的步伐，尤其是以處理環境惡劣的"劏房"為目標。
Besides the Liberal Party agrees that Hong Kong should speed up the pace of housing supply and set the target of tackling the problem of sub - divided units in particular which have a very poor living environment
因此，自由黨就施政報告向特首提出建議時，早已主動提出放寬公私營房屋供應的比例。
Hence when putting forward our proposals concerning the Policy Address to the Chief Executive the Liberal Party has already suggested relaxing the public - to - private housing ratio
對於特首最後決定就土地共享先導計劃及新發展土地，放寬公私營房屋比例至7：3，自由黨認為合理。
We therefore consider it reasonable for the Chief Executive to finally decide to relax the said ratio to 7col3 for the Land Sharing Pilot Scheme and newly developed sites
不過，我們強調當房屋供應和房屋嚴重不足的問題得到紓緩後，當局必須回復現時的發展比例，特別是不能忽略發展商業土地的需要。
However we must stress that when the serious shortage of land and housing supply is alleviated we should switch back to the current development ratio and in particular the Government should not neglect the need to develop land for commercial use
主席，雖然社會對"明日大嶼"的規劃提出很多問題，但自由黨認為當局只要解釋清楚，釐清有關疑慮，最終會獲得大部分市民支持。
President although the Lantau Tomorrow Vision has attracted a lot of queries in the community the Liberal Party is of the view that as long as the Government can explain clearly to the public and clear their doubts the proposal will eventually have majority support
其實，政府今次是採取多管齊下的短、中、長期方法，盡力增加本港的土地供應，這才是解決香港樓價過高的治本之道。
As a matter of fact the Government has adopted a multi - pronged approach and formulated short medium and long term measures to increase land supply in Hong Kong as far as possible and this is a correct way of tackling the root of the problem of exorbitant property prices
我不認為政府會因為啟動"明日大嶼"的規劃而放棄發展棕地，兩者並不互相排斥，而且均需要頗長時間才能完成。
I do not think the Government will give up developing brownfield sites after initiating the Lantau Tomorrow plan because the two initiatives are not mutually exclusive and will take a long period of time to complete
大家不要輕視發展棕地的困難，如何重置棕地上的傳統作業，亦需要很多客觀條件的配合，其難度不會低於發展大嶼山。
We should not underestimate the difficulties in developing brownfield sites and this is in fact no easier than developing the Lantau Island because the relocation of brownfield operations is also subject to numerous objective conditions
對於填海工程造價，自由黨亦不擔心，因為從過往經驗可發現填海造地是一項長期投資，所耗用的資金亦可透過賣地和衍生的經濟商業活動賺回來。
As for the project costs for reclamation the Liberal Party is not worried as past experiences have shown that reclamation is a long term investment and the reclamation costs can be recovered through land sales and the resultant economic and business activities
況且，"明日大嶼"屬於長時間的規劃願景，只需分階段進行，便可因時制宜，絕不可能會一下子耗盡庫房的數千億元儲備。
Moreover Lantau Tomorrow is a planning vision which will take many years to realize and its phased implementation will enable timely adjustments to be made . It is absolutely impossible for our hundreds of billions of fiscal reserves to be exhausted in one go
自由黨建議一旦得出具體時間表，便應訂立為公營基建而設的特別輸入勞工計劃，就建議的公營房屋及基建工程項目輸入勞工，以確保各項工程能如期甚至提早完成，早日解決市民的房屋需要。
The Liberal Party suggests that once a concrete timetable has been drawn up a special labour importation scheme should be formulated for public infrastructure works under which workers will be imported for the implementation of various proposed public housing and infrastructure projects in order to ensure the timely and even early completion of such projects to meet the housing needs of the people as early as possible
主席，雖然自由黨對施政報告提出的土地政策評價頗高，但美中不足的是，特首並沒有回應自由黨提出設立土地及基建開發基金的建議。
President although the Liberal Party thinks highly of the land policy as outlined in the Policy Address it is a pity that the Chief Executive has failed to respond to the Liberal Partys proposal of setting up a fund for land and infrastructure development
根據我們的建議，政府應將每年財政盈餘的三成撥入該基金，只限用作應付填海及新開發區的基建工程開支，目的是讓本港可進行快速的土地供應及基建發展。
According to our proposal the Government should inject 30 % of our annual fiscal surplus into the fund which will be used exclusively for meeting the costs of reclamation projects and infrastructure projects in new development areas so that we can expedite land supply and infrastructure development in Hong Kong
自由黨希望財政司司長日後可認真考慮這項建議。
The Liberal Party hopes that the Financial Secretary will take our proposal into serious consideration
至於環境方面，自由黨認為政府不停擴大堆填區，並非長遠妥善處理垃圾問題的方法。
As far as environmental issues are concerned the Liberal Party does not consider the continuous expansion of landfills the proper way to address the waste problem in the long run
不過，眾所周知，我亦反對採取寓禁於徵的做法。
Nevertheless it is well known to all that I oppose the imposition of prohibitive levies
當局上周已公布都市固體廢物收費計劃，加上實施已久的膠袋稅，均是以"污染者自付"的名義徵收。
Under the municipal solid waste charging scheme announced by the Government last week and the plastic bag tax which has been imposed for quite some time fees are charged under the polluter pays principle
我們最感擔憂的是成效不彰，最終市民付出金錢卻仍感無關痛癢，當局又以此作為藉口實行加價，以致收費越來越高。
Our biggest anxiety is their ineffectiveness . In the end members of the public have to pay but do not consider it important . Yet the Government may use this as an excuse to increase charges resulting in a continuous increase in charges
大家可以看到，當局至今無法協助市民進行垃圾分類，亦無法為本地垃圾製造足夠的循環再造途徑，所收回的膠樽可能無處容身，最終仍是被送往堆填區。
It is obvious to all that the Government has so far failed to assist the public in waste separation and neither has it ensured adequate channels for recycling of local waste . As a result most plastic bottles collected ended up being disposed of at landfills
就政府剛公布的垃圾徵費計劃，依我的意見，應同時引入塑料容器逆向自動售貨機供市民使用，那便可即時收費，此外亦應承諾為居民及工商界提供免費廚餘收集服務。
With regard to the waste charging scheme just announced by the Government in my opinion the Government should introduce reverse vending machines for plastic containers concurrently for public use to facilitate instant collection of relevant charges and it should also undertake to provide free collection of food waste from residential commercial and industrial sources
然而，魔鬼往往在細節之中，加上收費計劃與回收配套未能同步啟動，我擔心不單飲食界，連市民也會對執行細節有很大意見。
However the devil is often found in the details . Moreover as there will be a time gap between the implementation of the charging scheme and the provision of ancillary facilities for waste collection I am afraid that the catering industry as well as the general public will have great reservations about the implementation details of the scheme
我始終認為採取嚇唬的方式要求市民減廢，港人並不受用，面對複雜的環境議題，當局必須摒棄過往的落伍規管思維，改為採用創新和共贏的方案。
I always consider that scaremongering tactics for reducing waste do not work for the people of Hong Kong . In the face of the complicated environment issues the Government should abandon its outdated mindset of favouring regulation and should instead adopt an innovative and win - win approach to achieve its objectives
今年的施政報告亦有提及與餐飲業合作推廣減少使用即棄塑膠餐具。
The Policy Address this year has also mentioned about working with the food and beverage industry to promote using less disposable plastic tableware
不知環境局局長是否走運，今次業界在我牽頭之下，難得多走一步，作出一個示範。
The Secretary for the Environment must be lucky this time because under my coordination members of the sector are willing to take one step forward to set an example
下周四我將聯同環境局，相信也包括局長，與三大快餐店一起啟動一個為期兩個月的減塑計劃，鼓勵外賣顧客"走塑"，停用塑膠餐具。
I will together with the Environment Bureau including the Secretary I think and the three major fast food chains launch a two - month campaign next Thursday to promote plastic - free takeaway so as to encourage members of the public to go plastic - and - disposable - free for takeaway orders and stop using plastic tableware
今次業界和政府合作，由業界贈送熱飲，政府則贈送可循環再用的餐具，讓市民受惠之餘又可培養環保生活習慣，絕對可締造多贏局面。
The food and beverage sector is partnering with the Government this time with members of the public being offered a complimentary hot drink by the sector or a free set of reusable cutlery by the Government . This will definitely achieve a multi - win situation for it will not only bring benefits to the public but also help to cultivate a habit of green living
事實上，要培養市民減用塑膠用品的承擔，教育和宣傳最為重要，政府在這方面絕對不可偷懶。
As a matter of fact education and publicity are of the greatest importance to the cultivation of a sense of commitment among the public to using less plastic products and there is no room for laziness for the Government
我希望政府能吸納今次與飲食業推動相關計劃的經驗，以作日後減廢政策的借鑒，為業界和市民提供稅務優惠或其他支援，作為減廢的誘因，令市民、業界和政府三方面均可受惠。
I hope that the Government will draw lessons from the launch of the campaign with the food and beverage sector this time for future reference in the formulation of policies on waste reduction with a view to offering incentives in the form of tax concession or other financial support to the sector and members of the public thus benefiting the three parties of the public the sector and the Government at the same time
主席，綠色政策是未來的趨勢，必須有創新科技的配合。
President green policy is the future trend which must be supported by innovative technology
香港長遠而言有需要引入及研發可循環再造、對環境零損害的塑膠代替品，鼓勵業界及市民使用。
In the long run Hong Kong needs to introduce and develop recyclable materials that pose no harm to the environment and can be a substitute for plastic and encourage their use by relevant sectors and members of the public
既然政府有意把香港打造成創新及科技中心，便應好好利用這個契機，撥款投資進行塑膠代替品的研發，又或吸引外國研發商在香港設立實驗室及廠房，待產品成熟時便可大量生產，以相宜價格推出市場。
As the Government is planning to develop Hong Kong into an innovation and technology hub it should seize the opportunity and give funding support to research and development RD efforts in the development of a plastic substitute or attract overseas RD institutions to set up laboratories and manufacturing plants in Hong Kong . We may order mass production of the products once they are fully developed and put them on the market at competitive prices
代理主席，我在這辯論環節的發言主要想總體回應施政報告的內容，特別是民生方面的措施，包括公共醫療服務、勞工和教育等範疇。
Deputy President my speech in this debate session aims mainly at giving overall comments on the content of the Policy Address in particular the livelihood measures in such areas as public health care service labour and education
行政長官的這份施政報告篇幅長達85頁，共有322段，當中提出了超過200項措施，可謂非常重手，力度十分大，內容亦比較多。
The Chief Executives Policy Address is 85 pages long containing 322 paragraphs to propose more than 200 measures . It is arguably very heavy in weight powerful in force and rich in content
我在10月10日看到施政報告的主題是"堅定前行燃點希望"時，我的感受特別深。原因是我回想今年3月參加立法會補選時，我的參選口號是"堅守信念舜有希望"，因為我相信只要擁抱和相信香港有希望，便一定能衝破種種障礙，讓香港繼續向前走。
Upon seeing on 10 October that the Policy Address was titled Striving Ahead Rekindling Hope I was deeply touched because it put me in mind of my slogan Hopes and Beliefs for the Legislative Council by - election campaign in March which was based on my belief that as long as we embrace hope and optimism about Hong Kong we will surely break through all kinds of obstacles and continue to move forward
在施政報告提出的新措施中，我看見大部分均以民生優先為主導，我們對此十分歡迎。
I see that most of the new measures proposed in the Policy Address zero in on livelihood priorities
我們亦樂見政府採納了民建聯的部分建議，例如規劃中的中醫院、25億元的優化升降機資助計劃、讓未補價居屋分租予有需要的家庭當然，我不太贊成只是分租，而應該全屋出租、還有增加法定產假至14周，以及探討設立幼稚園教師薪級表等。
While welcoming this approach we are also glad to find that the Government has adopted some suggestions of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong DAB for example the Chinese medicine hospital under planning the 2.5 billion Lift Modernisation Subsidy Scheme the initiative to allow owners of the Hong Kong Housing Authoritys subsidized sale flats with premium unpaid to sublet―of course I favour letting over subletting―their flats to needy families extension of the statutory maternity leave to 14 weeks and exploration of the feasibility of introducing a salary scale for kindergarten teachers etc
不過，在探討設立幼師薪級表方面，希望行政長官要加快進行，必須議而有決。
However regarding the last - mentioned feasibility study I hope that the Chief Executive will speed up the process and definitely make decisions after deliberation
不得不說，本屆政府積極有為，民建聯對這份施政報告的評價是16個字，便是"描繪未來，決心可嘉"，而對於推出以至落實措施時則必須"細心聆聽，行之有道"。
I feel obliged to say that the current Government is proactive . DABs evaluation of this Policy Address boils down to these words It depicts the future and shows a commendable determination . In launching and implementing the measures it should listen with care and act with propriety
首先，我想概括地說說外界如何評價這份施政報告。
First of all I would like to generally talk about how this Policy Address is perceived by the community
除了有很多民意調查機構給予評分外，我在過去一段時間也曾到地區舉行居民大會和擺街站，聆聽街坊如何評價這份施政報告。
In addition to reading the ratings given by many opinion survey agencies I have organized residents meetings and set up street booths over a period of time to listen to neighbourhood residents views on this Policy Address
很多街坊第一句便是說："明日大嶼"的填海計劃是好，但地點偏遠，需要很多年時間，所以可否想辦法加快輪候公屋的時間，多興建過渡性房屋，幫助"劏房戶"？
Many of them started off by saying that the Lantau Tomorrow reclamation plan albeit good is marred by its remote location and many years of lead time . So can we find ways to shorten the waiting time for public housing and build more transitional housing to help the residents of subdivided units?
亦有居民提到政府公立醫院的專科排期，正如蔣麗芸議員剛才所說，要等候很久，很多重症病人要輪候服務多年。
Some residents mentioned that the waiting time for specialist services at public hospitals is very long as Dr CHIANG Lai - wan said earlier and many patients with serious illness have to wait many years for services
長者牙科服務亦不足，所以，各方面仍有很多改善空間。
Elderly dental services are also inadequate . Therefore there is still much room for improvement in various areas
在公共醫療服務方面，醫護人手不足是事實。
Regarding public health care service the shortage of health care staff is a fact
居民反映現時心臟科的排期為5年以上，新症的第一次排期是1年半，很多醫院坦白表示，如果急不及待便要自行看私家醫生。
Residents have said that the current waiting time for cardiology services exceeds five years and that for first appointments is one and a half years . Many hospitals have put it straight that if the patients cannot wait they should see private doctors
所以，我期望在醫院管理局轄下的公私營協作計劃下，可以加快做好公私營機構的合作，善用100億元基金推行服務，把支援計劃擴大至其他慢性疾病，以及把一些正在輪候專科門診服務的病人轉介至私營醫療機構。
Therefore I expect the public - private partnership programmes under the Hospital Authority to enable faster and better cooperation between the public and private sectors good use of the 10 billion fund for service delivery extension of coverage to other chronic diseases and referral of some patients to private health care facilities for specialist outpatient services
在這方面，我希望食物及衞生局聆聽市民的心聲。
In this regard I hope that the Food and Health Bureau will listen to the publics concerns
接下來，我會說說勞工和僱員保障方面的事宜。
Next I will talk about issues of labour and employee protection
自上月初以來，我相信很多在職家庭也知悉兩項切身的好消息，其一是法定產假將延長至14周，其二是我們數星期前討論的把侍產假由3天增至5天。
I believe that since the beginning of last month many working families have also learned two pieces of good news . One is the extension of the statutory maternity leave to 14 weeks and the other is the increase of paternity leave from three days to five days which we discussed a few weeks ago
今次施政報告的建議改變了40年以來產假的安排，法定產假由10周增至14周，這亦是民建聯多年來的倡議，所以，我十分高興政府從善如流。
The proposal in the current Policy Address has changed the 40 - year statutory maternity leave arrangement by increasing it from 10 weeks to 14 weeks which has been advocated by DAB for many years . Therefore I am very pleased that the Government has heeded good advice and acted accordingly
不過，我希望在下次檢討時，局長會考慮把產假的薪酬改為全薪，而不要只是五分之四，因為很多在職家庭的經濟壓力實在不小。
However I hope that the Secretary will in the next review consider changing the maternity leave pay to full pay instead of just four - fifths because the financial pressure on many working families is not small indeed
另一方面，現時《僱傭條例》只保障員工在懷孕期間不會被解僱，但不保障復工後不被解僱。
On the other hand the existing Employment Ordinance only protects employees against dismissal during pregnancy but does not guarantee that their employment will not be terminated upon resumption of work
鑒於香港大部分公司都是中小型企業，這樣對其生意將有很大的影響。
Given that most companies in Hong Kong are small and medium enterprises this will have a great impact on their business
在本會上次審議對《僱傭條例》進行修訂以增加侍產假時，我已提及一些僱員福利較佳的先進地區，例如歐美國家，當地的僱員福利有所增加，其實很多時候也有賴政府支付或由社會保障基金應付，所以，政府的角色會越來越重。
When this Council scrutinized last time the amendments to the Employment Ordinance for increasing the paternity leave I mentioned that in some advanced regions with better employee benefits such as some European countries and the United States the increase of benefits for local employees is in fact often driven by government funding or social security funds . Therefore the Governments role will be increasingly important
但是，我認為政府不單要付錢，還有很多協調工作要做，例如如何在勞資雙方做好協調，以至多從家庭友善政策出發，做好宣傳教育工作，讓坊間也知道香港人的壓力不小，希望大家也能互諒互讓。
Nevertheless I consider that the Government should not just provide funding but also do a lot of coordination work such as coordination between employers and employees and step up efforts in publicity and education on family - friendly policy with a view to fostering mutual understanding and accommodation among members of the community based on the awareness that Hong Kong people are under quite some stress
正如取消強制性公積金的對沖機制一樣，政府現時增加資源，希望勞資雙方有商有量，盡快達成共識。
As in the abolition of the offsetting arrangement of the Mandatory Provident Fund System the Government is now putting in more resources in the hope that employers and employees will negotiate to reach a consensus as soon as possible
行政長官這次推出不少新猷，包括民建聯一直倡議的增加課外活動津貼，即全方位學習津貼、探討設立幼師薪級表的可行性及中小學校長同工不同酬的情況，政府要批撥資源來理順這項建議行政長官接納了，政府會撥出額外5億元來理順。
The Chief Executive has launched a number of new initiatives this time including some all along advocated by DAB such as introducing a grant for extra - curricular activities ie . the Life - wide Learning Grant exploring the feasibility of introducing a salary scale for kindergarten teachers and allocating resources to address the phenomenon of unequal pay for the same work among principals and vice - principals of primary and secondary schools―This proposal has been accepted by the Chief Executive and the Government will allocate an additional 500 million to rationalize the salaries
教育是培育我們下一代的重要範疇，關乎教與學質量並重。
Education is a key area for nurturing our next generation the quality of both teaching and learning is equally important
除照顧學生的需要，也要顧及教師的待遇、壓力和職場環境等。
In addition to the needs of students teachers remuneration stress and workplace environment etc
說回香港，我們十分期待重視教育的行政長官多推出一些鼓勵性的誘因和措施，讓學生可以有較多時間思考、無論是了解天文地理，或是多做不同事情，這總比不斷上課為好。
Let us get back to the situation of Hong Kong . We eagerly look forward to the education - minded Chief Executives introduction of some encouraging incentives and measures to afford students more time to think . No matter learning astronomy and geography or experiencing more different things they are better than endlessly attending classes
最重要的一點，就是快樂學、快樂教老師開心的教學，學生也能開心的上課。
The most important point is to create joyful classrooms where teachers enjoy teaching and students enjoy learning
除了減輕他們的讀書壓力之外，財政上的壓力也要兼顧。
In addition to alleviating their study pressure we should also address their financial pressure
我身為家長，支出真的十分多，每年的書簿費、校服，現在還有很多課外活動等，對於家長和學生也構成很大壓力。
As a parent I spend a hefty sum every year on textbooks school uniforms and now many extra - curricular activities which put huge pressure on parents and students alike
當然最直接的就是提高子女免稅額，我期望這樣可以直接到位，減輕家長在教育方面的負擔開支。
Of course the most straightforward method is to increase the child allowance for salaries tax which I hope can directly reduce parents burden of educational expenses
最後，代理主席，我最近曾與一些教育工作者交談，他們不約而同地表示，近數年政府願意投放更多資源在教育方面是好事，可以減輕很多教師的壓力，也讓教師看到多一些希望，重燃他們的盼望，讓他們知道怎樣做下去，這是一件好事，而對於學生也是好事。
Lastly Deputy President I have recently talked with some educators . They said in unison that the Government was willing to put more resources into education in the past few years which was a good thing because it could alleviate the pressure on many teachers give them some hopes rekindle their aspirations and enable them to plan the next step . It was also a good thing for students
正如吃飯一樣，原本以往只有叉燒飯可吃，現滿桌子不同的食物，究竟學生能否 吸收到應有的養分，還是最後變成大胖子呢？
In the analogy with a meal while there was only barbecued pork to eat in the past now the table is full of different dishes so will the students absorb the nutrients they need or eventually become fatties?
對於這點我們真的要想一想，在投放這些教育資源後，如何能做到資源到位之餘，也能讓學生、老師或各人均有所裨益和成長。
Regarding this point we really have to give some thought to how we can channel such educational resources once available to where they are needed so that they also stand students teachers or others in good stead for personal development
就此，教育局應該設立良好的體制，適時檢視這些資源的落實情況。
In this regard the Education Bureau should set up a good system to review the implementation of these resources in due course
行政長官林鄭月娥公布了第二份施政報告，破天荒地提出"明日大嶼"這項填海計劃。除了提供逾千公頃土地供超過百萬人居住外，新增的土地也會用作香港新的交通樞紐，把大嶼山、屯門、港島連接起來，打造成為嶄新的商業核心中心。
In the second Policy Address she delivered the Chief Executive Mrs Carrie LAM proposed the unprecedented reclamation plan Lantau Tomorrow which will provide more than a thousand hectares of land not just for housing over 1 million population but also for development as a new transport hub that links Lantau Island Tuen Mun and Hong Kong Island and as a brand new core business district in Hong Kong
我認為這個建議創新、大膽、而且高瞻遠矚。
I find this proposal innovative audacious and far - sighted
如無意外，"明日大嶼"將會是香港有史以來最大型的發展項目，涉及香港未來數十年的經濟命脈，可以把香港發展推上新的高峰。
Barring the unexpected Lantau Tomorrow will be the largest development project in Hong Kongs history offering an economic lifeline that can elevate Hong Kong to new heights of development in the coming decades
無可否認，香港的房屋土地問題，是一個深層次的問題。
There is no denying that Hong Kongs housing problem is deep - seated
多年以來，香港的土地發展速度緩慢，已經遠遠追不上整體發展需要。因為不論經濟發展、住屋、交通、社福安老，以至文娛康樂等，都需要大量新增土地支持。
Over the years Hong Kongs land development has been far too slow to catch up with the overall development needs as a significant amount of new land is needed to support economic development housing transport social welfare elderly care culture and recreation among others
現時香港樓價高企，公屋輪候時間長，年輕人看不到置業安居的希望，種種問題我們都應該得到有效的解決。
Various existing problems such as high property prices long waits for public housing and young peoples remote prospects of home ownership have to be effectively resolved
施政報告提出"明日大嶼"計劃，我認為是一個可行方案。
The Policy Address put forward the Lantau Tomorrow project which I believe is a viable plan
《香港2030+》研究指出，香港長遠欠缺最少1,200公頃的土地。
The Hong Kong 2030 Study pointed out that in the long run there would be a shortfall of at least 1 200 hectares of land in Hong Kong
按照政府的"明日大嶼"構思，將會分階段興建1,700公頃的人工島。
According to the Governments Lantau Tomorrow idea artificial islands totalling 1 700 hectares will be constructed in phases
如果可以落實的話，基本上能夠滿足市民的長遠居住需求，更可以為不同產業發展提供土地，提升香港的競爭力。
If implemented it can basically meet the long - term housing needs of the public and in addition provide land for the development of different industries thus enhancing Hong Kongs competitiveness
代理主席，事實上，在這麼多個土地供應選項中，填海是最明智的選項，因為填海可以提供大片土地作靈活規劃，既可以省卻更改用途的程序，也不涉及收地遷拆賠償等問題。
Deputy President in fact reclamation is the most sensible choice among so many land supply options because it can provide large areas of land for flexible planning obviating the rezoning procedures and such issues as land resumption demolition and compensation
參考機場第三跑道的經驗，只要有具體規劃，4年的填海加上4年的建造工程，便可以成事。
Experience from the third airport runway suggests that as long as there is a specific plan four years of reclamation plus four years of construction work can bring it to fruition
政府應該趁財政有盈餘，加快推行，因為越早進行，成本一定越低。
The Government should expedite the implementation while there is a fiscal surplus because the earlier it is implemented definitely the less it will cost
有些人擔心，如此大型的填海工程費用高達1萬億元，等同於"倒錢落海"。
Some people worry that the whopping 1 trillion cost of such a large - scale reclamation project would be akin to dumping money into the sea
其實這個擔心是過多的，也太過杞人憂天，因為任何大型工程都一定是分期付款，做多少就取多少。
In fact this worry is excessive and unjustified because the cost for any large - scale project will definitely be paid in installments according to the progress of the work