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最近我們談及東涌區，區內有3,300多個單位，但很可惜，1萬多名居民，最多只有220個單車泊位。
Recently we have talked about the Tung Chung district where there are 3 300 - odd housing units . Yet regrettably with more than 10 000 residents there are at most only 220 bicycle parking spaces
試想想，這種設計根本無法達致推動單車成為交通工具的目標。
Come to think about it . Such a design is in fact unable to achieve the objective of promoting bicycles as a mode of transport
我們在議會討論時，政府竟然說它是根據現時的規劃準則來釐定這個數目。
During our discussion in the Legislative Council the Government said to our surprise that it had determined this number based on the existing planning standards
大家看看，如果根據現時的規劃準則來釐定單車泊位的數目，是多麼的落後。
As we can see the determination of the number of bicycle parking spaces based on the existing planning standards is so out - of - date
政府完全沒有更新這項準則，亦沒有考慮其實我們現時應該要改變這項準則，它根本沒有做這方面的工作。
The Government has not updated these standards at all . Neither has it considered that we should actually revise these standards now . It has not done any work in this aspect at all
主席，這些問題，我們當然明白，因為我們看到現時的實際情況，明白當中的困難。
President we certainly understand these problems because we can see the actual situation currently . We appreciate the difficulties involved
正如我剛才所說，政府無心，亦沒有一項政策，考慮如何能夠帶動、促進甚至推動單車成為市區內的代步工具或代替某些公共交通工具，政府並無考慮採取這種方針及目標。
As I mentioned just now the Government is not enthusiastic . It does not have any policy that gives consideration to how to stimulate promote and even push forward the use of bicycles as a means of travelling or a substitute for certain modes of public transport in the urban areas . The Government has not considered adopting this kind of direction or objective
要推廣單車及改善落後的政策，我覺得非不能也，而是政府不為也。
The promotion of the use of bicycles and improvement of outdated policies in my opinion is not something the Government cannot do . Only that it does not do so
多年來，我們看到政府無心做這件事，舊區也算了，已經很難改變，但是，新區也不見得有這種發展。
Over the years we have seen the Governments lack of enthusiasm in doing this . We may forget about the old areas which are difficult to change but we did not see this kind of development in the new areas either
所以，我認為今天提出的這項議案，針對的並非要在設施上有甚麼大改變，最重要的其實是政府的心態、精神和政策目標。
For this reason I think the focus of this motion proposed today is not on making any major changes in the facilities . What matters most is actually the Governments attitude mentality and policy objective
唯一一個大前提，就是政府要有心才行，......
The only premise is that the Government needs to set its mind on doing so
代理主席，聽到今天多位議員的發言後，大家也知道在全球很多其他地區，單車已由康樂工具逐漸演變成為交通運輸工具，而世界各地不同地區和國家也確實有相應的政策、措施和配套，應付這個比較大的潮流和趨勢。
Deputy President after hearing the remarks made by a number of Members today we all know that in many other regions around the world bicycles have developed from a recreational tool into a mode of transport . Various regions and countries around the world have put in place corresponding policies measures and ancillary facilities to cope with this prevailing style and trend
那香港的情況又如何？
What about Hong Kong?
按照政府現時的說法，單車仍然是一種康樂工具，而非主要的交通運輸工具。
According to the current position of the Government bicycles are still a recreational tool but not a major mode of transport
如果真的要把單車變成一種交通運輸工具，我相信政府要下定決心，在各項道路配套上作出徹底的改變。
If bicycles are to be turned into a mode of transport I believe the Government has to drum up the resolve to initiate radical changes in road ancillary facilities
在2013年，倫敦當時的市長Boris JOHNSON已就單車政策願景發表了一份宣言，是一份比較詳細的報告。
In 2013 the then incumbent Mayor of London Boris JOHNSON published a vision statement on a bicycle policy which was a relatively detailed report
當時他提出了數點，我認為值得大家參考。
Back then he had put forth several points and I think these are worthy of reference to Members
第二個願景，他要對整個倫敦市內所有道路和路口的安全，作出徹底和全盤的檢視。
The second target he set was to conduct a thorough and holistic examination of the safety of all roads and intersections in the City of London
代理主席，大家也知道，如果容許單車成為交通運輸工具，即如葛珮帆議員剛才所提及，便要檢視道路。
Deputy President we all know that if bicycles are allowed to become a mode of transport as mentioned by Dr Elizabeth QUAT earlier it is necessary to examine our roads
倫敦的做法是在主要幹道撥出一部分範圍供單車使用，基本上，當局有需要為此對整個倫敦的所有道路和路口進行通盤的安全檢視，藉以配合這項政策。
The approach adopted in London is to designate certain sections of major trunk roads as cycle lanes . Basically the authorities have to examine all the roads and intersections in London from the safety perspective and in a holistic manner to support the policy
當他們下定決心，要讓倫敦成為一個單車友善的城市，要將踏單車上班的市民的數目大幅提高，且要倍增時，他們認定這項工程必須要長期不斷進行，以期改善所有道路，最終要改變整個倫敦市的面貌。
When they determined to develop London into a bicycle - friendly city and increase the number of people cycling to work significantly by a double they were certain that the works project must be implemented in an ongoing manner long term to improve all the roads and eventually change the outlook of the City of London as a whole
代理主席，當年我在倫敦讀書時，我看到很多朋友、學生或上班人士也會踏單車。
Deputy President back then when I was studying in London I saw many of my friends students and office workers ride bicycles
正如同事所說，現在可以隨時隨地租用單車，更有一個App 可以通知租車者往哪裏歸還比較容易，不論往哪裏也可以查看，這其實已很方便。
As Honourable colleagues said one can rent a bicycle anytime and anywhere now . There is an App informing hirers of the most convenient locations for them to return their bicycles . Hirers can check the App for the locations wherever they go
我相信這種做法可利便那些選擇以單車作為接駁工具的人。
It is really convenient . I think this approach is convenient to people who use bicycles to commute to transport interchanges
在香港來說，這亦是一個可以考慮的可行方式。
In Hong Kong this is a feasible approach that can be considered
舉例來說，如果是住在新界區，市民可以踏單車前往一個港鐵站，然後再上班。
For instance if a person lives in the New Territories he may cycle to an MTR station and then go to work
其實，這種接駁方式在其他地區或國家已非常盛行，我亦看不到為何政府完全沒有比較積極的意向跟進這做法。
In fact this approach of connection transport is extremely popular in other regions or countries . I do not see why the Government has no clear intention to follow up this approach
按照局長的說法，當局會鼓勵一些非牟利機構開展這方面的工作，我認為這已算是踏出了一步，但我認為當局還可以再積極一點。
According to the Secretary the authorities will encourage some non - profit - making organizations to start the work in this aspect . I think this is a step forward yet the authorities can be more proactive
最後，代理主席，我想指出，即使政府視單車為康樂工具，現時仍有些工作做得不足。
Lastly Deputy President I would like to point out that even if the Government regards bicycles as a tool of recreation there are areas it has failed to do a proper job . These include the cycle track from Tuen Mun to Tsuen Wan
當中包括屯門至荃灣的單車徑，我得提醒政府，該單車徑現時仍在規劃階段；還有屯門至上水段的單車徑的餘下工程，雖然已在2016年6月展開，但很多市民已望穿秋水，希望政府可以盡快完成相關工程，啟用單車徑。
I have to remind the Government that the cycle track is still at its planning stage . Though the remaining works for the cycle track from Tuen Mun to Sheung Shui commenced in June 2016 they have not yet been completed . Many people have been waiting earnestly for the commissioning of the cycle track and hope that the Government will complete the relevant works as soon as possible
主席，多謝蔣麗芸議員提出這項建議成立"嬰兒基金"的議案。
President I thank Dr CHIANG Lai - wan for proposing this motion on advocating the establishment of a baby fund
香港是一個生育率非常低的地區。
Hong Kong is a place with an exceedingly low fertility rate
根據2014年的數字，15至49歲女性的嬰兒生育率平均是1.23名，屬全世界其中一個生育率最低的地區。
According to the statistics in 2014 the number of children per women aged 15 - 49 is 1.23 making it one of the places with the lowest fertility rate in the world
明顯地，這些均是經濟非常成功的地方，亦正如葉劉淑儀議員所說，這些亦是生活環境壓力和競爭很大的地方。
Obviously these are places with a successful economy and as Mrs Regina IP said these are also places with a stressful living environment and fierce competition
蔣議員的議案意願良好，但我卻看到兩個問題：第一，她的建議漠視了金融和市場經濟的實際運作情況；第二，她可能把生育率低或向上流動的問題過於簡單化。
While Dr CHIANGs motion means to do good I am aware of two problems first her proposal has overlooked the actual operations of finance and market economy; and second she may have oversimplified the issues of a low fertility rate and upward mobility . Let me first explain how she simplifies the issues
讓我先說說簡單化的問題，剛才葉劉淑儀議員和毛孟靜議員均提到為何香港很多夫婦也選擇不生育，其實關乎兩大問題。
Earlier on both Mrs Regina IP and Ms Claudia MO mentioned why many couples in Hong Kong chose not to have children . It actually boils down to two major issues
再者，讓我談談為何蔣議員的建議即使展現出很多新思維，但卻漠視了現有的市場運作。
Moreover let me talk about why Dr CHIANGs motion while demonstrating a variety of new perspectives has overlooked the current market operation
我要指出的是其實香港現時有提供一些儲蓄基金，它們當然是由私人銀行或保險公司運作，亦可為小朋友儲蓄。
What I wish to point out is that some savings funds are currently available in Hong Kong . They are certainly operated by private banks or insurance companies which can also make savings for children
若然如此，香港人也相當可悲，因為打從出生那天便被迫儲蓄，直至18歲甚或65歲的退休年齡。
In that case people in Hong Kong are rather pathetic because they will be forced to make savings from their birth to the age of 18 or even the retirement age of 65
其實香港是一個自由經濟社會，每個人如何安排自己的生活，應由各人本身或其家庭作自由選擇。
In fact Hong Kong is a free economy . How people make arrangements for their lives should be a matter of free choice by themselves or their families
我對此抱有懷疑，究竟儲蓄是否在所有情況下也是一種好習慣？
I am skeptical about this . Is saving a good habit regardless of circumstances?
當然，未雨綢繆是需要的，但是否一定要透過儲蓄呢？
Certainly it is necessary to save for a rainy day but is saving the only option?
這關乎價值觀的討論。
Such discussions involve value judgment
回顧以往，政府一直根據2009年顧問報告，只把單車定義為消閒工具而非交通工具，一般只會考慮在新發展區設立單車徑，而不會考慮按照政府現時的規劃標準，在市區設立單車徑。
In retrospect we find that all along the Government has merely defined bicycles as a means of leisure rather than a mode of transport in accordance with the consultancy report in 2009 . In general it will only consider building cycle tracks in new development areas and will not consider building them in the urban areas under the existing planning standards of the Government
其中大家看到最核心的原因，是政府就單車徑制訂了標準，然後把這標準放諸於市區，指現時市區路面空間不足，並以此為理由，表示無法在市區提供單車徑。
As we can see the core reason is that the Government has formulated standards for cycle tracks and then applied these standards to the urban areas saying that the existing road space in the urban areas is not sufficient and for this reason it is unable to provide cycle tracks in the urban areas
但是，大家可以看看，其實全世界的大城市都不會在市區採用這類單車徑作為以單車代步的設施。
However let us take a look at the world . Actually no big cities around the world will use this kind of cycle tracks as facilities for commuting by bicycles in the urban areas
以單車徑的闊度為例，大家都明白，尤其是在舊城區，若要提供有足夠闊度的單車徑，當然會有空間不足的情況。
Take the width of a cycle track as an example . We all understand that if we request the provision of cycle tracks which are wide enough there will certainly be insufficient space especially in the old downtown areas
我今天正正想強調單車徑與單車線兩者的不同，而全世界的大城市其實均普遍採用單車線標準，而不是香港政府所採用的單車徑標準，在市中心推動單車友善政策，以及以單車作為交通運輸工具的政策。
Today I just wish to emphasize the difference between cycle tracks and cycle lanes . All the major cities in the world generally adopt the standards for cycle lanes rather than those adopted by the Hong Kong Government for cycle tracks in promoting the bicycle - friendly policy and the policy of using bicycles as a mode of transport downtown
事實上，我有第一身的經驗，在過去半年，我們推行的"天光Ride"活動，清晨時分在港島北，無論由東至西或由西至東，試了10多次以單車代步，該活動非常受歡迎。
As a matter of fact I have personal experience . In the past six months we have held the Dawn Ride and tried 10 - odd times to commute by bicycles in the early morning in Island North be it from East to West or from West to East . The event received very good responses
更重要的是，我們看到市民有如此高度的參與，正正反映在市區提供單車線是有實質的需求，亦切實可行。
More importantly we have seen a high degree of public participation which precisely reflects that there is an actual demand for the provision of cycle lanes in the urban areas and it is also practicable
我想在此說一說單車徑與單車線的分別，這點非常重要。
Here I would like to talk about the difference between cycle tracks and cycle lanes . This point is very important
現時政府在新發展區提供的單車徑，其闊度要求非常高，造價更非常高昂，動輒以千萬元計算，原因是既要全部以膠墊鋪地，亦要在任何一個出入口安裝膠棒，迫令單車減速。
Regarding the cycle tracks currently provided by the Government in the new development areas the requirement on their width is very stringent and the construction cost is also very high frequently amounting to tens of millions of dollars . The reason is that all the tracks have to be paved with plastic mats and plastic bollards have to be erected at every entrance or exit to force cyclists to lower their speed
剛才已有多位議員提出這種"斷截禾蟲"的單車徑的設計問題，我在此不再重複。
Just now various Members already raised the problem with the design of such fragmented cycle tracks . I am not going to repeat it here
我們看到這種單車徑的設計，基於其標準的問題，令成本極度高昂，既不安全，亦不方便使用，更成為一種藉口，指市區沒有空間提供單車徑，因為單車徑設有這種標準。
As we can see the design of this kind of cycle tracks given the problem of standards has resulted in exorbitant costs . It is neither safe nor convenient for use . It even offers the excuse that there is a lack of space for the provision of cycle tracks in the urban areas because such standards have been set for cycle tracks
事實上，環顧全球，各大主要城市均只會在市中心劃出單車線，就是在路面劃上白線，然後加上一個單車符號。
As a matter of fact the big cities around the world will only designate cycle lanes downtown by drawing white lines on the roads and then adding a symbol for bicycles
因此，香港政府實在不應該畫地為牢、故步自封，而是應該跟隨世界的趨勢，積極在市區而非局限於新界或新發展區，推動單車友善城市的設計。
Hence the Hong Kong Government should really not confine itself and stick to the rut . Instead it should follow the world trend and proactively promote the design of a bicycle - friendly city in the urban areas rather than limiting it to the New Territories or new development areas
在市區提供單車線，較在郊區或新發展區設立單車徑，更有效益。
The provision of cycle lanes in the urban areas is more cost - effective than designating cycle tracks in the rural areas or new development areas
大家均認同單車作為代步的交通工具，既能減低碳排放量，亦能改善急需改善的路邊空氣污染、交通擠塞、車位不足等問題，而這些問題在市區中心最為嚴重，最需要改善空氣污染、交通擠塞及泊位不足問題的地方，就是市區中心，而最多人上班、上學的地方亦是市區中心。
We all agree that serving as a mode of transport bicycles can both reduce carbon emission and ameliorate such problems as roadside air pollution traffic congestion shortage of parking spaces etc . which urgently need improvement . These problems are most serious in the city centre
主席，我動議以下議案：倡議成立"嬰兒基金"。
President I move the following motion Advocating the establishment of a baby fund
主席，最近立法會舉行了支援單身人士的聽證會，會上討論的焦點有兩個：其一，是單身人士的住屋問題；其二，是他們的就業問題。
President the Legislative Council has held a hearing recently on support for singletons . The discussion held at the meeting focused on two issues firstly the housing problem faced by singletons; and secondly their employment problem
主席，這件事似乎與我現在倡議成立"嬰兒基金"風馬牛不相及，但這正正能帶出年青一代普遍面對的困擾。
President the hearing appears to have nothing to do with my advocacy of establishing a baby fund but it can precisely bring us to the difficulties generally faced by the young generation
有人認為現今的年青人不支持政府，也有人認為年青人對香港沒有歸屬感，但問題出自何處？
Some people think that young people nowadays do not support the Government and some others consider that young people do not have a sense of belonging to Hong Kong
試問多年來，政府除了提供必需的教育，以及為貧窮家庭的兒童提供生活援助之外，有否真正為下一代的未來作長遠打算呢？
Where did the problem come from? . Over the years apart from providing essential education and livelihood assistance for children from poor families has the Government really made long - term preparations for the next generation?
如果我們今天還不為下一代急謀對策，任由問題延續下去，未來的年青人，就會好像今天社會上需要支援的年青人一樣，世世代代也要承受沒有住屋、沒有工作前景、缺乏向上流動的機會等問題。
Should we fail today to expeditiously look for solutions to the problems for the next generation and the problems are left unsolved young people in the future will like those in need of support in society today face such problems as lack of housing job prospects opportunities of upward movement and so on
所以，我們必須急謀對策，訂立長遠而有效的政策，為孩子帶來一個希望。
Hence we must expeditiously look for solutions to the problems and formulate a long - term and effective policy to give children hope
主席，我倡議成立的"嬰兒基金"，基本概念是出自"天下父母心"。
President the basic concept of the baby fund advocated by me originated from the hearts of parents
每位父母也會盡其所能，為孩子作好人生準備，而政府是市民的父母官，是否更應該有所作為呢？
All parents will definitely strive to make proper preparations for their children . In this connection should the parental government officials do something?
我倡議成立的"嬰兒基金"，是一項長遠而有效的政策，是為人、為下一代而設立的未來基金。
My proposed establishment of a baby fund is a long - term and effective policy . It is also a future fund established for the people including the next generation
首先，我建議政府撥出1,000億元作為"嬰兒基金"的儲備金，並交由香港金融管理局負責。
First of all I propose that 100 billion be allocated by the Government as the baby fund reserve to be taken charge of by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority
當政府每年出現財政盈餘時，也可撥出一定百分比，注入儲備基金。
When an annual fiscal surplus is recorded the Government may allocate a certain percentage of the surplus and inject it into the reserve fund which will in turn make contribution to the account of each and every baby
這個儲備基金會為每個嬰兒戶口供款，因此，政府也應成立嬰兒基金個人戶口管理委員會，負責管理、營運和投資"嬰兒基金"個人戶口內的存款。
In this connection the Government should establish a management committee on personal accounts for the baby fund to take charge of managing operating and making investments for the deposits in the personal accounts under the baby fund . The committee will be responsible for opening a personal account for each baby born in Hong Kong to a Hong Kong permanent resident . In the first year after its birth the baby will receive 10,000 injected by the fund
在此期間，如戶口持有人的親屬願意增加供款，我們認為是值得鼓勵的。
In the interim if a relative of the account holder expresses a willingness to increase the amount of contribution it is worth encouraging
若有些家庭供款出現困難，也可以申請豁免比例供款。
If some households encounter difficulty in making contributions they may apply for exemption from making contributions pro rata
據我們粗略估算，按每名嬰兒出生後獲得1萬元注資，再加上每年注資6,000元，假設每個嬰兒戶口每年獲得3%的回報率計算，撇 除通脹，18年後便儲得16多萬元，相信這筆資金可以支付他們入讀大學甚至出國留學的部分學費。
According to our rough estimation if computation is based on a 10,000 injection received by a baby after birth coupled with an annual injection of 6,000 and assuming an annual 3 % rate of return received by each babys account with inflation discounted more than 160,000 will be saved over a period of 18 years . I believe this sum of money can meet part of the tuition fees of their university education or studies abroad
至於置業首期，大家可能認為這筆錢一定不足夠，這點我也同意，不過，由16多萬元作為起點開始儲蓄，總比從零開始好。
As for the down payment for home acquisition Members definitely consider this amount of money inadequate . I agree with this too . Nevertheless it is always better to start saving on top of 160,000 or so than from scratch
又或者兩名"嬰兒基金"戶口持有人結婚，兩個戶口加起來便可以加快實現置業夢想。
Should two baby fund account holders get married the two accounts combined may make it faster for their dream of home ownership to realize
很多國家或地區現時也有為下一代推行類似的基金，例如新加坡自2001年開始實施的Baby Bonus。
Similar funds are launched in many countries or regions for the next generation . For instance Baby Bonus came into operation in Singapore back in 2001 . This scheme consists of two components namely a Cash Gift and joint savings
這項計劃分為現金饋贈和共同儲蓄，現金饋贈便是嬰兒一出生便獲發相當於45,000港元至56,000港元款項，視乎嬰兒是家中第幾名子女，之後政府每年會根據父母存入的款額，注入對等金額，這個計劃並且會與政府其他儲蓄性計劃接軌。
Insofar as the Cash Gift is concerned each newborn will receive a sum equivalent to HK45,000 to HK56,000 depending on the number of children in the family . Subsequently a corresponding amount of money will be injected by the Government according to the amount of money deposited by the parents . This programme will converge with other savings schemes operated by the Government too
此外，美國、韓國、台灣也有類似計劃，大多數是針對貧窮兒童，例如韓國在10年前為孤兒和殘疾兒童作儲備，到2008年，更擴大至低收入戶，2010年再納入中低收入戶兒童。
In addition similar schemes are also available in the United States Korea and Taiwan mostly targeting poor children . For instance a reserve was already provided for orphans and children with disabilities in Korea more than a decade ago . The reserve was later extended to cover low - income households and further include children from low - and middle - income households in 2008 and 2010 respectively
直到目前為止，參與對象範圍已涵蓋全國近半數兒童，他們的帳戶用途亦有規定，主要用於高等教育、房屋租賃和醫療支出等。
It is provided that their accounts mainly serve such purposes as higher education housing rentals medical expenses and so on
主席，成立"嬰兒基金"有很多好處，我們認為可以解決時下年青人面對的煩惱。
President the establishment of a baby fund may bring a lot of benefits which in our opinion can address the woes of young people nowadays
我剛才提到，委員會專責投資和營運基金，為了達到每年3%的預期回報，我們建議可投資一些比較穩健及回報可觀的項目，例如國債、基建股、地鐵和隧道等，甚至可以優先發行新股予委員會，讓委員會代"嬰兒基金"的戶口持有人認購，以期增加其穩定回報。
As I mentioned just now the committee will be responsible for investments and fund operation . In order to achieve the expected return of 3 % per annum we propose that investments be made in some relatively stable items with substantial return such as sovereign debts infrastructure shares Mass Transit Railway tunnels and so on . What is more priority may be accorded to the issuance of new shares to the committee so that it can make subscription on behalf of the baby fund account holders with a view to boosting their stable return
在這個計劃下，我相信年青一代會有機會共享經濟成果，對香港會更有歸屬感。
Under this scheme I believe the young generation will have a chance to share the economic benefits and nurture a greater sense of belonging to Hong Kong
第二個好處是令年青人提早養成儲蓄習慣，為日後裝備增添信心。
The second benefit is that young people will develop the habit of keeping savings earlier so that they will have more confidence in equipping themselves in future
最近有一項研究向500位18歲至29歲在職青年進行財務調查，結果發現86%的年青人面對個人財務問題，超過六成人入不敷支，近三分之一的人背負債務，近四成的受訪者根本沒有訂立任何財務目標，其餘大部分人僅着眼於短期目標，例如計劃旅行，很多人均忽視長遠計劃。
According to the findings of a financial survey conducted in a recent study on 500 working youths aged 18 to 29 86 % of the respondents faced personal financial problems more than 60 % were unable to make ends meet nearly one third were debt - ridden nearly 40 % simply did not have any financial targets and the remaining respondents merely focused on short - term goals such as making travel plans whereas many did not take long - term plans seriously
主席，我們構思的"嬰兒基金"，正正可以彌補這方面的問題，因為"嬰兒基金"鼓勵下一代從小建立個人儲蓄概念，從小為自己的未來籌劃，到了18歲已經有一筆錢來協助他們實踐夢想。
President the baby fund conceived by us can precisely remedy these problems because it seeks to encourage the next generation to develop the personal savings concept and make preparations for their own future at a tender age so that they will have a sum of money to assist them in realizing their dreams when they reach the age of 18
所以，我們相信這項基金可以扭轉一些年青人還未開始儲錢，已經負債累累，因而看淡前景，對未來缺乏憧憬，甚至自暴自棄的問題。
Hence we believe the baby fund can reverse the problematic situation whereby some young people are already debt - ridden before they start saving money and hence they have a gloomy outlook and do not hold expectations for the future . What is more some of them may even have the problem of self - rejection
第三個好處是拉近社會的貧富差距，紓緩跨代貧窮。
The third benefit is that the disparity between the rich and the poor will be narrowed and cross - generational poverty be alleviated
我相信這點我不用多作解釋，因為"嬰兒基金"的受惠人是不論家庭背景，不論種族，只要在香港出世，父親或母親是合資格居民，便可以開設嬰兒戶口，而個人戶口每年的增值，戶口持有人亦可以享受經濟成果。
I believe I need not elaborate further because everyone can benefit from the baby fund regardless of family background and race . So long as they were born in Hong Kong to an eligible resident they will be eligible to open a baby fund account . Since the value of a personal account will rise every year account holders may reap the fruits of economic development too
換言之，小朋友不會因為沒有富爸爸或富媽媽的支持，而自覺一無所有，失去升學或置業的機會。
In other words children will not feel that they have nothing or no opportunities for further studies or home acquisition because they do not have the backing of rich parents
第四個好處是，我們可以透過"嬰兒基金"為孩子帶來希望。
The fourth benefit is that we can bring hope to children through the establishment of a baby fund
為甚麼年青人越來越不想生孩子呢？
Why are young people increasingly reluctant to have children?
其實這項調查反映了年青人對未來缺乏信心，遑論要為他們的下一代作好人生準備？
In fact this survey reflects the young peoples lack of confidence in the future not to mention making preparations for their next generation
所以，我深信設立"嬰兒基金"，可以增加市民的生育誘因，有助特區政府制訂長遠的人口政策，而每個個人擁有的嬰兒戶口，亦可以為孩子帶來希望。
This is why I firmly believe that the baby fund if established can provide members of the public with additional incentives to give birth which can assist the Special Administrative Region Government in formulating a long - term population policy . The personal baby fund account owned by everyone can also bring children hope
主席，今天我這項倡議並非即食麪，最低限度要在18年後，待小朋友年滿18歲，才能看見其成效，但所謂"十年樹木，百年樹人"，我深信"嬰兒基金"絕對可以為我們的下一代帶來希望。
President the initiative proposed by me today is not instant noodle . We have to wait for at least 18 years that is when the children reach the age of 18 before its effectiveness can be seen . As the saying goes it takes 10 years to grow a tree and 100 years to nurture a man