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代理主席，事實上，政府推出長者生活津貼這類政策確實對部分長者有幫助，但核心問題是社會希望政府設立一根新支柱，而政府卻偏偏不這樣做，只是修補牆壁和天花板，以堵塞現有漏洞。
Deputy President in fact the Governments policies on introducing measures like OALA will help some of the elderly yet the crux of the problem is that society aspires for the establishment of a new pillar . Nonetheless the Government refuses to do so . It is only willing to repair the walls and the ceilings to plug the loopholes
我認為這種做法無助解決長者貧窮這核心問題。
I think this approach can in no way help addressing our major problem of elderly poverty
代理主席，5根支柱中的第二根是強積金，而這根支柱存在先天問題，因為當中有對沖機制，即使老闆為我們儲錢，但所儲的差不多被對沖抵銷。
Deputy President the second pillar of the five - pillar model is MPF yet this pillar is fraught with inherent inadequacies . Due to the offsetting mechanism under MPF the contributions made by employers for employees will nearly be fully offset
上屆政府在最後關頭終於表示取消對沖機制，勞工界以為"遲到好過無到"，但最後提出的方案，是經3個月諮詢後仍一成不變的劃線方案，一個商界和勞工界也不討好的方案。
At the last juncture the previous - term Government eventually stated that the offsetting mechanism would be abolished . The labour sector thought that late would be better than none yet when the proposal was announced the labour sector learnt that it was the same cut - off - date proposal suggested before the three - month consultation . As a result neither the business sector nor the labour sector considers the proposal satisfactory
作為代表勞工界的議員，我要重申，勞工界十分願意與政府商討取消對沖的安排，但我們不可因噎廢食，不可為了要取消對沖而將"打 工仔"的現有權益作交換。
As a Member representing the labour sector I have to reiterate that the labour sector is more than willing to discuss with the Government arrangements for abolishing the offsetting mechanism yet we cannot throw away the apple because of the core . By the same token we cannot compromise the existing rights and benefits of wage earners for the purpose of abolishing the offsetting mechanism
遣散費和長期服務金在上世紀七八十年代立法，目的是為遭解僱的僱員提供補償作應急之用，而強積金是1990年代的產物，目的是幫助"打工仔"儲蓄一筆錢退休。
Laws on severance payments and long service payments were enacted in the 1970s and 1980s to provide compensation to employees for meeting emergency needs when they were dismissed
顯而易見，兩項政策根本是橙和蘋果的分別。
Obviously the difference of the two policies is comparable to the difference between apples and oranges
代理主席，關於全民退休保障的問題，其實過去在立法會不同的會議中，已經討論甚多。
Deputy President the issue of universal retirement protection system has actually been extensively discussed in various meetings in the Legislative Council
無可否認，現時的退休保障制度存在很大的不足。
We cannot deny the many deficiencies in the present retirement protection system
很多長者沒有積蓄，即使每月領取政府微薄的援助，仍要省吃儉用，加上香港生活指數高，物價高昂，一些基層長者晚年生活的困難，是不難想象的。
Many elderly persons do not have any savings so even though they receive meagre sums of assistance from the Government every month they must still live very frugally . Also since the living standard and cost of living in Hong Kong are very high in Hong Kong we can easily imagine the hardship facing some grass - root elderly persons
因此，將資源用於改善退休保障制度，是合乎市民期望的做法，我亦認同這個方向。
Therefore it meets peoples expectation to deploy resources for improving the retirement protection system . I also support this policy direction
政府當局多次公開強調關注這個課題，數年前委託周永新教授就全民退休保障研究適合的方案，亦曾展開公眾諮詢。
The Administration has repeatedly emphasized in public its concern over this issue . Several years ago it commissioned Prof Nelson CHOW to conduct a study on developing a suitable universal retirement protection proposal . A public consultation was also conducted
但是，多年以來，始終都是議而不決。
But after quite a number of years and much discussion a decision on the issue has not yet been made
周教授及其團隊所提出的，是一個免經濟審查的方案；而不同的民意調查都顯示，多數市民支持免經濟審查，並設立由三方供款的全民退休保障方案。
Prof CHOW and his team propose a non - means - tested scheme . Various opinion surveys also indicate support from the majority of people on a non - means - tested universal retirement protection system with tripartite contributions
可是，政府以公共財政難以承擔作為理由，未將方案落實。
However the Government has not yet implemented the proposal and cited difficulties in providing public financial support
事實上，"錢從何來"是問題的核心，政府財政的能力會直接影響政策及退休制度的持續性，這是必須要正視和解決的問題。
As a matter of fact the source of finance remains the crux of the issue . The financial strength of the Government has a direct bearing on the public policy on the retirement scheme and its sustainability . This is a problem we must face squarely and iron out
現時有建議，每名長者每月可領取3,000元至4,000元。
Under an existing proposal each elderly person receives a sum of 3,000 to 4,000 monthly
提出建議者表示，根據推算，以基金作為起動，再由政府"包底"，可以令制度持續。
Proponents of the proposal project that the system can be sustainable provided it is launched with a start - up capital and has its shortfall underwritten by the Government
但如果將通脹因素計算在內，今天的三四千元可以維持基本生活，但在十年八年後，情況是否一樣呢？
While 3,000 to 4,000 is sufficient for maintaining a basic living today will the situation remain the same after a decade or so if we factor in inflation?
還有，香港的長者人口持續增加，要如何應對呢？
Also how do we tackle the continuous growth of the elderly population in Hong Kong?
如果每名長者每月要領取更高的金額，制度是否仍然能夠持續呢？
If each elderly person is to receive a higher amount every month can the system remain sustainable?
會否令日後的政府和納稅人承擔過大的財政壓力，如很多歐洲國家今天出現的問題一樣，到最後政府會面臨破產呢？
Will this bring about a problem facing many European countries today and that is the resultant financial pressure weighs too heavily on succeeding Governments and taxpayers and thus leads to the governments eventual bankruptcy?
此外，是領取資格的問題。
Furthermore eligibility is also an issue
現時所建議的退休保障制度，不設資產審查，不論貧富，全民均可以享有。
Under the present retirement protection system proposal the protection is non - means - tested and made available to all elderly people regardless of their wealth
即是說，錢未必用在最有需要的人士身上，即使是有一定財政能力的長者，亦同樣可以領取。
That is to say the money may not go to the neediest people and even those elderly persons with certain financial strength can also receive the grant
雖然支持者可能基於公平的原則而贊同全民的概念，但畢竟財政資源有限，要令制度得以持續，資產審查或許是有需要的。
Supporters of the system may have thrown their weight behind the principle of universality on the ground of fairness . However the amount of financial resources we have is limited and a means test may be needed for the systems sustainability
主席，我必須清楚說明，我贊成推行全民退休保障制度。
President I must clearly declare my support regarding the launch of a universal retirement protection system
但是，上述的問題必須得到正視，以免政策落實後，才發現制度難以持續，只能不負責任地將問題遺留給我們的下一代。
Nevertheless we must face the problem above squarely so as to avoid the scenario where the unsustainability of the system is realized only after its implementation prompting us to leave the problems to the next generation irresponsibly
接着，我想提出一個我認為比較可行的做法。
Next I want to share with you a more realistic approach
每名長者不論其本身是貧是富，在年輕力壯時，皆曾經對香港作出或多或少的貢獻。
All elderly persons regardless of their financial status made certain contributions to Hong Kong during their youthful days
社會既要對他們的貢獻作出回饋，肯定他們的努力，同時亦須確保我們的資源用於最有需要的人身上。
The society ought to repay their contributions and recognize their efforts on the one hand and ensure that our resources are spent on the neediest people on the other
我認為全民退休保障制度應由兩個部分組成。
In my opinion a universal retirement protection system should consist of two parts
第一部分是基本金額，不設經濟審查，即是提升版的"生果金"方案。
The first part should provide a basic amount of non - means - tested assistance . In other words it is an enhanced fruit grant proposal
至於第二部分，則設有資產審查，長者需要通過審查，證明有實際的經濟需要，才可領取有關款項。
The second part is means - tested . Elderly persons must pass the means test and prove their financial needs before receiving the money
第一部分和第二部分的金額相加起來，須足以讓無依無靠的長者應付和維持基本生活。
The sum from the first and second part should be large enough to enable unsupported elderly people to meet and maintain basic daily needs
此外，金額亦應定時根據整體經濟狀況及社會的承擔能力作出調整，緩衝通脹對他們產生的影響。
Furthermore the level of payment should also be regularly adjusted in accordance with the overall economic condition and public affordability so as to mitigate the impact of inflation on them
主席，原議案和修正案提出一些建議，例如將前年財政預算案中為退休保障安排預留的500億元，倍增至1,000億元；以及取消以強積金僱主供款部分的累算權益對沖遣散費和長期服務金。
President the original motion and its amendments put forth some proposals such as doubling the 50 billion provision for retirement protection mentioned in the Budget two years ago to 100 billion and abolishing the arrangement of using the accrued benefits derived from employers MPF contributions to offset severance payments and long service payments
前者在社會未經廣泛討論，亦缺乏科學的分析；而後者很明顯未取得社會共識，我暫時難以認同。
The former has not been widely discussed in society and is not supported by scientific analysis . The latter obviously has yet to garner a consensus in the community and I cannot give my support to it for the time being
所以，我不會支持這議案及修正案。
Therefore I will not support the motion and its amendments
主席，行政長官林鄭月娥最近在傳媒茶敍中透露，將會把創新科技和創意產業發展為香港經濟的新動力、新的經濟增長點。
President in a recent media reception Chief Executive Carrie LAM disclosed that innovation and technology and creative industries will be developed as a new impetus and new point of growth for Hong Kong economy
特區政府過去也曾提出要推動創新科技的發展，在董建華政府的年代便已提出發展創新科技，曾蔭權政府也將創新科技產業列為六大優勢產業，梁振英政府更是戮力成立創新及科技局，以促進科技的研發和應用，推動香港成為區內的創新樞紐，可惜過去的努力似乎仍未見成效。
The Government has already proposed the promotion of development of innovation and technology in the past . The TUNG Chee - hwa Government proposed developing innovation and technology; the Donald TSANG Government prescribed innovation and technology as one of the six priority industries; the LEUNG Chun - ying Government made efforts to establish the Innovation and Technology Bureau to promote technology research and application in the hope of developing Hong Kong into a regional innovation hub . Unfortunately it seems that the efforts made in the past have failed to bear fruit so far
瑞士洛桑國際管理發展學院最近發表了《2017年世界競爭力年報》，雖然香港在全球競爭力排行榜仍蟬聯第一位，但報告同時指出，香港未有做好迎接創新科技轉型和競爭的準備。
Although Hong Kong was again ranked the most competitive economy in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2017 published by the International Institute for Management Development the report also pointed out that Hong Kong is not yet prepared for innovation and technology transformation and competition
去年9月，世界經濟論壇發表2016-2017年度《全球競爭力報告》，香港的排名則由第七位下跌至第九位，主要是受創新科技的評分較低所拖累。
In the Global Competitiveness Report 2016 - 2017 published by the World Economic Forum in September last year Hong Kongs ranking dropped from the seventh to the ninth place mainly due to a lower rating in innovation and technology
創新科技的發展，彷彿成為香港經濟發展最薄弱的環節。
Innovation and technology remains the weakest link in Hong Kongs economic development
要推動本地創新科技的發展，便要更新法例，與時並進，回應科技發展的新環境，這是政府需要落實的工作之一。
One of the tasks of the Government in order to promote innovation and technology is keeping the law updated in response to new technology development
事實上，政府也開始進行一些工作。
In fact the Government has commenced work in this regard
為應對市場需要及新的科技發展趨勢，政府最近提 出檢討《廣播條例》及《電訊條例》，包括檢討跨媒體擁有權，以及毛孟靜議員在修正案提出的外資擁有權的限制。
To meet market needs and keep up with new trends of technological development the Government recently proposed reviewing the Telecommunications Ordinance and the Broadcasting Ordinance covering such issues as cross - media ownership and foreign ownership restrictions mentioned in Ms Claudia MOs amendment
毛議員在修正案要求規定香港免費電視公司的要員必須常居香港，避免電視台變得"大陸化"。
Ms MO proposed in her amendment that important personnel in free television broadcasting companies in Hong Kong must ordinarily reside in Hong Kong so as to avoid Mainlandization of television stations
從另一個角度來看，毛議員的要求其實也限制了其他地方的資金投資本地電視媒體。
From another perspective Ms MOs proposal also restricts capital from other places from investing in local television media
如果我們不能好好把握這些投資者或資金，便只會白白流失到其他地方，長遠對香港廣播業的發展非常不利。
If we fail to take advantage of these investors and capital they will run off to other places and this will be detrimental to Hong Kongs broadcasting industry in the long run
隨着數碼環境不斷變化，OTT平台越來越普及，觀眾可隨時隨地透過平台收看電視節目，對傳統電視業無疑是一大挑戰。
With the changing digital environment OTT platforms become increasingly popular . Viewers may watch television programmes on these platforms anytime anywhere posing a tall challenge to the traditional television industry
然而，互聯網平台的監管相對較小，但電視服務牌照的持有人仍然需要受牌照條件及《廣播條例》的規管，在頻道、節目安排和時數等方面有一定限制，令電視台在運作上難以靈活調動。
While the regulation of online platforms is relatively loose television programme service licencees are subject to licensing conditions and the Broadcasting Ordinance BO rendering the operation of television stations less flexible
同時，在廣告的播放上也有嚴格的要求，令電視台想開拓收入亦備受掣肘。
Moreover the broadcast of advertisements is also strictly controlled and hence television stations are under constraints in generating additional revenue
因此，在檢討《廣播條例》的過程中，應考慮在發牌條件和《廣播條例》的規限上予以適度放寬，為廣播機構提供適度的靈活性，應對市場出現的新環境和新發展。
Therefore appropriate relaxation of the licensing conditions and of the restrictions under BO should be considered in the process of reviewing BO so as to give broadcasters suitable flexibility in tackling the new environment and new developments in the market
另一方面，也因為互聯網的發展，侵權行為也由實體化轉為虛擬化，非法串流侵權的行為變得很普遍，但現行法例卻無法阻止。
On the other hand due to the development of the Internet infringements have turned from physical to virtual and illegal streaming which the existing legislation is not able to ban has become more common
至於在市面上出售供觀看侵權內容的機頂盒，在現行條例下也難以取締，杜之不絕。
The current legislation is also unable to eradicate set - top boxes for watching infringed contents available in the market
過去兩屆政府曾兩次提出修訂《版權條例》，引入傳播權，以阻截非法串流。
The past two terms of Government have proposed amending the Copyright Ordinance CO twice in order to introduce the right of communication and block illegal streaming
業界仍然持續受網上侵權行為的傷害，是本地創意產業發展的其中一個重大障礙。
The continual harm done by online infringements to the industry is one of the major obstacles to the development of local creative industries
因此，今屆政府應盡快重啟修訂《版權條例》的工作，加強各持份者的溝通，讓《版權條例》可以合理地平衡各持份者的權益，從而加強版權的保障。
Hence the incumbent Government should restart the work on amending CO as soon as possible and enhance communication among stakeholders so that CO can reasonably balance the interests of stakeholders and enforce copyright protection
在《版權條例》作出修訂之前，政府也應參考例如英國警方與版權業界及電子平台廣告業界共同推行的侵權網絡名單計劃，與業界合作，透過鼓勵廣告業界避免在侵權網站下廣告，打擊壓縮侵權網站的生存空間，以行政手段遏止侵權活動。
Before that the Government should work with the industry making reference to examples such as the Infringing Website List jointly introduced by the Police the copyright industry and the electronic platform advertising industry in the United Kingdom . The list curbs infringement activities through administrative measures by discouraging the advertising industry from advertising on infringing websites and thereby suppresses and compresses the room of survival of infringing websites
主席，科技的研發和創新能帶動的不止是創新科技產業本身的發展，也能推動其他產業，例如農業、製造業、物流業、金融服務業及 創意產業等。
President technology research and innovation can not only lead to innovation and technology development itself but also give impetus to other industries such as agriculture manufacturing logistics financial services and creative industries
政府要推動科技創新便需要更新法例，引入有利創新的政策固然重要，同時也應該利用政策協助各行各業善用科技，以及讓行業配合科技進步所帶來的新形勢和新時代，持續不斷地發展，並且要完善知識產權的保障，令行業可以持續成長。
To promote innovation and technology the Government needs to update existing legislation . Apart from introducing policies conducive to innovation it is also important for the Government to implement policies to assist various industries in making good use of technology so that they can pursue sustained development alongside with the new trend and new era brought forth by technological advancement . The Government should also improve intellectual property protection for the sustainable growth of the industry
上屆政府希望成立創新及科技局的過程非常困難，一波三折，被非理性地一再拖延。
The establishment of the Bureau by the last - term Government encountered much obstruction and irrational delays
我在這裏希望曾經反對成立創新及科技局及更新《版權條例》的同事能夠覺今是而昨非，改弦易轍，理智和認真地配合政府將會出台的新法例和政策。
Here I hope Honourable colleagues who opposed the establishment of the Bureau and updating CO can realize that they were wrong and change their mind and that they will support the Government in introducing new legislation and policies
而政府在這方面的工作更應加快力度，盡速推行，避免我們的競爭力因創新能力不足而再遭削弱。
The Government should expedite the efforts in this regard or else our competitiveness will again be undermined due to the lack of innovative capacity
主席，公民黨的立場當然是要求立即廢除功能界別。
President it is certainly the stance of the Civic Party to demand immediate abolition of functional constituencies
但是，我們民主派的功能界別議員，確實如朱凱廸議員所說般，是有所不同的。
However like Mr CHU Hoi - dick said Members returned by functional constituencies in our pro - democracy camp are indeed different
說回當時《2014年版權條例草案》在立法會的情況，當時有部分法律界人士要求我支持《條例草案》。
Let me recap the situation of the Copyright Amendment Bill 2014 the Bill in the Legislative Council back then . At that time some members of the legal sector requested me to support the Bill
所以，我們沒有只聽取部分業界的聲音或壓力，我們着眼整體香港經濟發展及創科發展的需要，故此反對《條例草案》。
Hence we did not merely listen to the views of some members of our sectors or yield to their pressure . We focused on the needs of the overall development of Hong Kong economy and innovation and technology . For this reason we opposed the Bill
當然，在我們反對時，亦須面對我們業界的壓力，但我們頂着這些壓力。
Certainly in opposing the Bill we had to face the pressure from our sectors but we endured such pressure
所以，並非所有功能界別議員都只聽取其業界的聲音，罔顧香港的整體需要。
Hence not every Member returned by a functional constituency will only listen to the views of his sector and disregard the overall needs of Hong Kong . Back to the Bill
但問題是，他們的利益不能凌駕香港經濟發展和創科發展的整體利益。
But the problem is their interests cannot override the overall interest in the development of the Hong Kong economy and innovation and technology
這正正是我們為何質疑負責這範疇的創新及科技局局長竟無權處理《版權條例》及知識產權法。
This is exactly why we have queried the lack of power of the Secretary for Innovation and Technology who is responsible for this field to deal with the Copyright Ordinance and intellectual property rights law
那麼，政府又如何能確保我們的知識產權法可追得上潮流，能迎合香港須面對的挑戰和發展呢？
As such how can the Government ensure that our intellectual property rights law can catch up with the trend cater to the challenges and complement the development lying ahead in Hong Kong?
所以，這是一個很大的遺憾。
Hence this is greatly regrettable
如果局長真的想修訂現時的《版權條例》或知識產權法來迎合創科的發展，他可以做些甚麼？
If the Secretary really wishes to amend the existing Copyright Ordinance or intellectual property rights law to complement the development of innovation and technology what can he do? . It is actually not within the ambit of his Policy Bureau
所以，他首先需要做的，是把這portfolio或工作範疇取回，由自己的政策局負責，否則，每次政府向本會提交有關《版 權條例》的法案，也要顧及那些版權擁有人的既得利益，這樣的話，香港便永遠無法向前走，我們的《版權條例》永遠也會落後於人。
Otherwise every time the Government submits a bill on the Copyright Ordinance to this Council it will have to take the vested interests of copyright owners into account . In that case Hong Kong will never be able to move forward . Our Copyright Ordinance will always lag behind others
所以，現屆政府不能忽視這個問題。
For this reason the current - term Government cannot neglect this issue
我也認同很多同事的說法，就是我支持民間倡議的2064全民養老金方案，因為這個方案經過多位學者計算，是一個可持續的方案。
I also agree with the remarks made by many Honourable colleagues that is I support the community - initiated 2064 Universal Old Age Pension Option because it is a sustainable option proposed after calculations done by a number of scholars
但是，我首先想說一件事，為何我們需要全民退休保障呢？
However I would like to make one point first . Why do we need universal retirement protection?
這數天，很多老人家不辭勞苦來到立法會，他們對於安老有詳細的說法，多加數個字來形容，就是他們想安享晚年。
Many elderly people have gone out of their way to come to the Legislative Council these past several days and they have a detailed description of elderly care which in a few words simply means they want to enjoy a secure old age
其實，全民退休保障給他們的不單是經濟上的津貼，更重要的是，退休時那份對於晚年人生的安心。
As a matter of fact universal retirement protection provides for them not only economic allowances but more importantly security about their life in old age at the time of retirement
我們說現時堅尼系數是0.539，固然知道基層生活於水深火熱中，而當中，長者在社會上可謂最弱勢的一群。
Having said that the current Gini Coefficient is 0.539 and we certainly know that the grass roots live in dire straits and among them the elderly can be regarded as the most disadvantaged in society
近日，有很多長者來到立法會，包括清潔工、居於香港房屋協會屋邨的長者等。
Recently many elderly persons including cleaning workers and those living in housing estates managed by Hong Kong Housing Society have come to the Legislative Council
大部分長者向我反映，其實他們一天沒有吃足三餐，主要是吃一餐主食，然後晚上吃雜糧，因為生活指數實在太高，他們情願節衣縮食。
Most of them told me that they could not manage to have three meals a day but basically one main meal and some non - staple food at night because the living cost is simply too high and they would rather skimp on food and clothing
街外10多元一杯奶茶，他們覺得十分昂貴，是上好的東西，他們沒有資格享用。
They find a 10 - plus cup of milk tea too expensive and too exquisite a beverage for them to enjoy
究竟我們是否忍心看到長者過着這種生活呢？
Do we have the heart to let elderly persons lead a life like that?
為何不落實全民退休保障呢？
Why is universal retirement protection not implemented?
為何一定要審查，不准採用"不審不查"的方案呢？
Why must it be means - tested while the non - means - tested option is not allowed?
局長和政府經常說，因為要集中資源扶助最貧窮的長者。
The Secretary and the Government often say the reason is to concentrate resources on helping the poorest elderly persons
貧窮長者當然一定要集中資源扶助，但是否代表貧窮線以上的長者卻毫無需要呢？
Of course poor elderly persons need assistance with concentrated resources but does it mean that those living above the poverty line have no need at all?
並不足夠。所以，長者其實最艱苦的是甚麼？
It is not enough so what actually presents the greatest hardship to the elderly persons?
就是他們拿着那筆錢，擔心自己何時病倒，做"通波仔"手術也要10多萬元。
With that sum of money in hand they worry about when they will fall ill; an angioplasty costs more than a hundred thousand dollars
根據2012年兩間大學所做的調查，香港長者患上抑鬱症的比率，接近六成。
According to a survey conducted by two universities in 2012 nearly 60 % of the elderly people suffered from depression in Hong Kong
他們覺得生活不保，難以安心。
They find life unprotected and it difficult to feel secure
她75歲，患有嚴重關節炎，還要拖着年邁的身軀去拾紙皮，為甚麼？
At 75 years of age and suffering from acute arthritis why does she still drag her aged body out to collect cardboards?
就是因為我們這個社會十分涼薄。
Because our society is very heartless
政府時常說要集中資源，幫助最貧困的長者，然後因經常被批評，便推出年金計劃，結果是荒天下之大謬。
The Government often says it needs to concentrate resources on helping the poorest elderly persons but after coming under frequent criticisms launched the annuity scheme which is absolutely preposterous
我們這個社會只幫助最 弱勢的一群，但投放的金額也不多，他們僅僅足以糊口。
Our society only helps the most disadvantaged group with however such meagre amounts that are just enough for them to make ends meet
而究竟擁有多少百萬元的長者才會拿出其中100萬元來投資？
And how many millions should an elderly person have for him to fish out 1 million and make an investment?
最終，手邊有數十萬元資產的長者，原來並無任何保障。
Eventually elderly persons owning assets valued at several hundred thousand dollars are afforded no protection
這群稍有積蓄、活在貧窮線以上的長者，在社會上過着最不安心的生活。
This group of elderly persons who have some savings and are living above the poverty line are leading the least secure life in society
他們在年青時辛苦打拼得來僅有的微薄積蓄，成為他們人生最大的詛咒，令政府完全不去看顧他們、不去照顧他們。
The meagre savings they built up by hard work in young age have become the greatest curse in their life causing the Government to completely not cater or care for them
我們要實施全民退休保障，不是因為所謂的民粹主義，而是我們真的希望長者能夠活得有尊嚴，得到他們應有的權利。
Universal retirement protection needs to be implemented not because of the so - called populism but because we truly hope that elderly persons can live with dignity and enjoy their legitimate rights
我必須回應易志明議員剛才的言論。
I feel obliged to respond to the comments made by Mr Frankie YICK just now
我們實行的不是"隨收隨支"的制度，2064全民養老金方案，就是最新的做法，"好天斬埋落雨柴"，令退休保障可持續運作，令基金早點滾存更多錢，待人口老化高峰時足夠使用。
We do not propose to implement a pay - as - you - go system . The 2064 Universal Old Age Pension Option is the latest practice to make hay while the sun shines so that retirement protection can sustainably operate and more funds can be accumulated sooner to meet the needs arising at the peak of population ageing
我亦必須回應廖長江議員的評論，全民退休保障的確不是靈丹妙藥，因為我們的安老政策，實在千瘡百孔。
I must also respond to the remarks by Mr Martin LIAO . Universal retirement protection is certainly no panacea because our elderly policy is riddled with problems
除了要推行全民退休保障外，政府必須完善長者院舍制度及家居照顧服務，長者才能真正安享晚年。
Apart from implementing universal retirement protection the Government must improve the institutionalized system for elderly care and home care services for elderly persons to truly enjoy old age
請這些議員正視我們這個政府過去10多年來多麼"縮骨卸膊"，令長者生活得多麼水深火熱。
May these Honourable colleagues squarely face up to how evasive this Government has been in the past 10 years and more which has put elderly persons in dire straits