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多年努力的成果，以及兩項協定可為香港帶來的經濟效益，都會付諸東流。
In that case the hard - earned achievements of so many years and the economic benefits that would be brought by the two agreements to Hong Kong will go down the drain
因此，我懇請議員反對涂謹申議員的兩項議案，讓香港與印度和芬蘭簽訂的全面性協定盡早生效。
Therefore I earnestly urge Members to oppose the two motions moved by Mr James TO so as to enable the Comprehensive Agreements that Hong Kong has entered into with India and Finland can come into effect as soon as possible
香港目前已經簽訂了40份全面性避免雙重課稅協定，包括分別與印度和芬蘭簽訂的兩份全面性協定。
At present Hong Kong has entered into 40 Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements CDTAs including the two CDTAs signed with India and Finland
一直以來，香港謹慎處理全面性協定下的資料交換，以保障市民的私隱和資料的保密性。
All along Hong Kong has been prudently handling the exchange of information under CDTAs in order to protect peoples privacy and the confidentiality of information
容許將根據全面性協定交換所得的稅務資料用作有限度非稅務用途，是國際稅務合作的現行要求，並非香港主動或單方面提出。
Allowing the use of information exchanged under CDTAs for limited non - tax purposes is an existing requirement of international taxation cooperation not a request made by Hong Kong of its own accord or unilaterally
香港作為一個開放的經濟體，有需要與國際社會接軌，非自行制訂本地機制而摒棄國際慣例，否則將嚴重影響、甚至妨礙香港拓展全面性協定的網絡及加強對外經貿聯繫的工作。
As an open economy Hong Kong has the need to align with the international community instead of formulating on its own local mechanisms and abandoning international practices otherwise efforts in expanding Hong Kongs CDTA network and strengthening our external economic and trade ties will be seriously affected and even impeded
我們察悉涂謹申議員對相關程序和機制的關注。
We have noted Mr James TOs concern about the relevant procedures and mechanism
稅務局一直以來嚴格把關，確保全面性協定下的資料交換要求必須首先為稅務目的而提出，任何純粹以非稅務用途為理由提出的資料請求均會被拒絕。
The Inland Revenue Department IRD has been making serious efforts in gate - keeping to ensure that requests for exchange of information under CDTAs shall be made for tax purposes first . Any request for information for purely non - tax related purposes will all be rejected
稅務局日後亦同樣會按照嚴謹的機制，處理協定夥伴提出進一步使用交換所得的稅務資料作非稅務用途的申請。
IRD will handle the applications made by CDTA partners for the further use of exchanged tax information for non - tax related purposes in the same manner as per the stringent mechanism
我相信這規定能使香港既可履行國際稅務合作責任，又能充分保障市民私隱，是合理、可行和適當的做法。
I believe such a requirement enables Hong Kong to discharge its responsibility of international tax cooperation while afford full protection of peoples privacy . It is a reasonable feasible and appropriate approach
剛才涂謹申議員和幾位議員對程序會否被濫用表示關注。
Mr James TO and a number of Members have expressed concern just now about whether the procedures will be abused
我在剛才就此兩項決議案作出的開場發言時已提到，所索取的資料如超出香港法律允許的範圍，香港稅務局不會批准有關要求。
As stated in my opening speech on these two resolutions if the information requested is beyond the permitted use under the laws of Hong Kong IRD of Hong Kong will not approve such requests
稅務局局長在處 理協定夥伴將稅務資料用作非稅務用途的請求時，必定會諮詢律政司的意見。
The Commissioner of Inland Revenue in handling CDTA partners requests for the use of tax information for non - tax related purposes will definitely consult the Department of Justice
這個做法已詳細載列於稅務局的部門指引。
Such a practice has been set out in detail in the departmental guidelines of IRD
稅務局亦已確認，在處理有關請求時會遵守指引。
IRD has also confirmed relevant requests will be handled in adherence to such guidelines
此外，議員亦就當局有否把關即有否監察協定夥伴如何使用有關的稅務資料而提出疑問。
Moreover Members have also raised questions about whether the authorities have performed gate - keeping―whether the authorities have monitored how CDTA partners use such tax information
我想強調，若香港認為請求方未能遵從資料交換條文中有關交換所得資料需予以保密的規定，可中止提供資料交換條文下的協助，直至請求方保證會切實遵從該等規定為止。
I wish to stress that if Hong Kong considers that the requesting party does not comply with its duties regarding the confidentiality of the information exchanged under the relevant Exchange of Information Article Hong Kong may suspend assistance under the Exchange of Information Article of the relevant CDTA until such time as proper assurance is given by the requesting party that those duties will be honoured
而在極端情況下，香港可以中止有關的全面性協定，並向經濟合作與發展組織報告有關個案。
In extreme cases Hong Kong can terminate the relevant CDTA and bring the case to the Organisation for Economic Co - operation and Development
另外，涂謹申議員亦對《刑事事宜相互法律協助條例》下的相互法律協助安排，與全面性協定下的資料交換安排之間的關係，提出了一些意見。
In addition Mr James TO has also presented some views on the relationship between the mutual legal assistance arrangements under the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Ordinance and the exchange of information arrangements under CDTAs
在小組委員會討論期間，政府的同事已清楚解釋，相互法律協助安排與全面性協定下的資料交換安排是兩個獨立分開的制度，而相互法律協助安排現時亦沒有法理基礎處理稅務局擁有的資料。
In the course of discussion by the Subcommittee my colleagues in the Government including those from the Department of Justice have already clearly explained that the mutual legal assistance arrangements and the exchange of information arrangements under CDTAs are two separate regimes independent of each other . And currently there is no legal grounds for the information in the possession of IRD to be handled under the mutual legal assistance arrangements
因此，稅務局沒有理據要求印度和芬蘭透過全面性協定以外的其他渠道，提出把從香港取得的稅務資料作非稅務用途的請求。
Therefore IRD has no grounds to demand that India and Finland make requests for the use of tax information obtained from Hong Kong for non - tax related purposes through means other than CDTAs
主席，我們今次提交立法會審議的命令，旨在落實香港分別與印度及芬蘭簽訂的全面性協定。
President the Orders we have presented to the Legislative Council for scrutiny seek to implement the CDTAs Hong Kong has signed with India and Finland respectively
這兩份全面性協定符合國際普遍採用的稅務合作安排，也會為香港帶來經濟效益。
These two CDTAs comply with the tax cooperation arrangements generally adopted by the international community and will also bring economic benefits to Hong Kong
我們懇請議員反對涂謹申議員提出的兩項決議案，讓這兩份全面性協定早日落實。
We implore Members to oppose the two resolutions proposed by James TO so that these two CDTAs can be implemented as soon as possible
主席，我在此感謝葉劉淑儀議員提出今天的議案，以及麥美娟議員、鄭泳舜議員、梁耀忠議員和尹兆堅議員提出修正案。
President I thank Mrs Regina IP for moving the motion today and Ms Alice MAK Mr Vincent CHENG Mr LEUNG Yiu - chung and Mr Andrew WAN for proposing amendments
分間樓宇單位一般是指在建築物原先經批准的圖則上顯示的一個樓宇單位被分間成兩個或以上的獨立房間。
Subdivision of a flat generally refers to the subdivision of a flat as shown on the original approved plan of a building into two or more individual rooms
有關的工程通常涉及拆除原先的非結構間隔牆、建造新的非結構間隔牆、裝置新廁所或廚房、加設內部供水管及排水渠系統，以及加高地台以埋置新設或改道的供水管及排水渠等。
Building works commonly associated with subdivided units include removal of the original non - structural partition walls erection of new non - structural partition walls installation of new toilets and kitchens addition of internal water and drain pipes and thickening of floor screeding to accommodate the new or diverted water and drain pipes
從規管建築物的角度而言，政府並非"一刀切"禁止樓宇單位分間，而是要確保有關工程符合《建築物條例》的要求。
From the perspective of building regulation the Government does not adopt a sweeping approach to prohibit subdivided units but ensures that all works are in compliance with the requirements under the Buildings Ordinance BO
政府對分間樓宇單位所涉及的工程進行規管，把有關工程納入《條例》下的小型工程監管制度。
The Government regulates building works associated with subdivided units by including such works in the Minor Works Control System under BO
屋宇署亦透過巡查，確保有關單位符合《條例》規定，同時亦透過公眾教育，讓大家知悉違規分間樓宇單位的安全隱患。
The Buildings Department BD ensures compliance of the flats with BO through inspections and educates the public potential safety risks arising from subdivided units with irregularities
就工程規管而言，政府於2012年10月修訂《建築物規例》。
Insofar as works regulation is concerned the Government amended the Building Minor Works Regulation in October 2012
在修例前，常見的分間樓宇單位工程大部分為豁免工程。
Before the amendment building works commonly associated with subdivided units were mostly exempted
為提高工程安全水平，它們被納入屋宇署小型工程監管制度，規定業主須聘請註冊承建商並循有關機制進行工程。
In order to enhance works safety the works are now included in the Minor Works Control System of BD under which works must be carried out by registered contractors in accordance with the established mechanism
若有關分間樓宇單位工程涉及較大改動，不能符合小型工程的規格，業主需按《條例》事先取得屋宇署批准及展開工程同意書，方可進行有關工程。
If the works in subdivided units involve larger - scale alternations exceeding the scope of minor works the landlords must obtain approval and consent to commencement of works from BD in accordance with BO before the commencement of works
為配合過渡性房屋的推展，屋宇署於上月亦向業界發出通函，指出署方考慮到舊式住宅樓宇在規劃及設計上的局限，屋宇署會針對位於這些樓宇的合資格過渡性房屋項目，就《條例》的適用性提供變通或豁免，以促成有關的過渡性房屋項目。
To accommodate the implementation of transitional housing BD issued a circular letter to the industry last month indicating that it may grant modification or exemption under BO for eligible transitional housing projects in old domestic buildings given their planning and design constraints
屋宇署提供該些變通或豁免的先決條件，是項目必須是經由運輸及房屋局的過渡房屋專責小組支持，以確保其營運符合政策要求，倡議人亦必須提供補償措施，以保障居民享有安全和合理的生活空間。
A prerequisite for modification or exemption on the application of BO is that the project must be supported by the Task Force on Transitional Housing under the Transport and Housing Bureau in order to ensure that its operation complies with the policy requirements . That said project proponents must take compensatory measures to provide residents with a safe and reasonable living space
舉例而言，《建築物規例》要求住用地方需有窗戶，以提供天然通風及照明。
For instance the Buildings Planning Regulations require a domestic flat to have windows for natural ventilation and lighting
若有符合條件的過渡性房屋項目，因樓宇設計難以完全符合《規例》的要求，屋宇署會考慮豁免部分的要求，但同時亦會要求項目倡議人提供人工照明及機械通風設施系統，以及提供符合相關天然通風及照明要求的共用起居室。
If any eligible transitional housing project is unable to comply fully with this requirement due to building design constraints BD may consider granting an exemption on the condition that the project proponents must provide artificial lighting and mechanical ventilation facilities to meet the natural ventilation and lighting requirements for shared living rooms
為確保補償措施持續有效運作，屋宇署會要求倡議人委託認可人士進行年檢。
BD would also require the project proponents to appoint an authorized person to conduct an annual inspection to ensure effective operation of the compensatory measures
有關措施亦適用於將整幢工業樓宇改裝、獲運房局專責小組支持，並以全幢或部分地方作為臨時過渡性房屋的項目。
These also apply to projects supported by the task force under the Transport and Housing Bureau for providing transitional housing in portions or entire blocks of wholesale - converted industrial buildings
主席，議案亦建議立法規定每個分間樓宇單位須設有獨立水錶及電錶。
President the motion also proposes to legislate the installation of separate water and electricity meters for each subdivided unit
經諮詢環境局有關電錶的事宜，我接下來會作回應。
Having consulted the Environmental Bureau on matters relating to electricity meters I will respond to that next
分間樓宇單位租戶向業主繳交水費、電費和其他雜費等安排，屬業主和租客間的協議。
Payment arrangement of water bill electricity bill and other miscellaneous fees by subdivided unit tenants to landlords is an agreement between them
租戶與業主在訂定租約時，應先行商議各項條款，包括水費和電費的水平及計算方法。
Tenants should first negotiate with landlords various terms including the electricity tariff and calculation method before drawing up the tenancy agreement
現時居於分間樓宇單位的租戶，可分別向水務署及兩間電力公司申請設置獨立水錶及電錶。
Tenants currently living in subdivided units may apply to the Water Supplies Department WSD and the two power companies for installing separate water and electricity meters
有關申請須得到單位業主同意，以便進行必要的改裝工程，而且符合一些先決條件及安全標準。
The applications must be approved by the flat owners so that necessary alteration works can be carried out . Certain preconditions and safety standards must be met
例如，有關的電力裝置須符合《電力條例》規定的安全標準，亦要有直接通道讓水務署人員若以水錶為例，在有需要時無須經過屬其他人的私人地方，而為供水系統進行檢查及執行其他職務，以及系統需接駁至設置在大廈公用地方，以方便日後抄錶等。
For instance electrical installations must meet the safety standards under the Electricity Ordinance . In the case of water meters the premises must have an individual access enabling WSD staff to enter directly to carry out water supply system inspection and other duties without using private access occupied by other parties . The system is required to connect to the communal area of the building to facilitate meter reading
有關資料可在水務署及兩間電力公司的網頁上找到。
Relevant information can be found on the websites of WSD and the two power companies
根據《水務設施規例》，水務署的註冊用戶可向處所佔用人收取在其處所內部供水系統的用水費用，包括水費及其他相關合理成本，例如維修費用，但不可從中圖利。
Under the Waterworks Regulations registered consumers of WSD may recover from occupiers of the premises the cost of water of an inside service including water charges and other reasonable costs such as maintenance fees . But they may not make profit out of it
而根據兩間電力公司與客戶所簽署的《供電則例》，除非事先獲得電力公司的書面同意，否則客戶不得把取自電力公司的電力轉售予第三者。
According to the Supply Rules signed between the two power companies and their customers customers may not resell electricity obtained from the power companies to a third party without prior written consent of the power companies
如果分間樓宇單位租戶懷疑被濫收水費或電費，他們可向水務署或兩間電力公司舉報，從而作出跟進和調查。
If tenants of subdivided units suspect that they have been overcharged for water and electricity they may report to WSD or the two power companies for follow - up and investigation
基於分間樓宇單位所在大廈在設計上各有不同，例如未必有直接通道供維修供水系統之用，又或大廈電力荷載不足以設置獨立電錶等原因，因此，在現階段政府並沒有安排強制規定為所有分間樓宇單位租戶安裝獨立水錶及電錶。
Since the buildings in which subdivided units are situated were designed differently for instance an individual access for water supply system maintenance is unavailable; or the electricty loading in the building is insufficient for installing separate electricity meters the Government has not imposed a mandatory requirement that tenants of subdivided units must install separate water and electricity meters at this stage
主席，接下來，我會邀請運房局副局長就議案與房屋政策相關的事宜作出回應。
President next I will defer to the Under Secretary for Transport and Housing to respond to the motion and issues relating to housing policy
跟香港政府談論權利，其實有少許緣木求魚的感覺，但我也要說下去。
Discussing the matter of rights with the Hong Kong Government actually feels like milking the ram but I must go on talking about it
住屋權受到很多 國際人權文書的認可，《世界人權宣言》第二十五條已將住屋權列為最低生活保障權的其中一部分，全文是這樣寫的："人人有權享受為維持他本人和家屬的健康和福利所需的生活水準，包括食物、衣着、住房、醫療和必要的社會服務；在遭到失業、疾病、殘廢、守寡、衰老或在其他不能控制的情況下喪失謀生能力時，有權享受保障。
The housing right is recognized by many international human rights instruments . Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has enshrined the housing right as part of the right to an adequate standard of living . The whole text reads as follows Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well - being of himself and of his family including food clothing housing and medical care and necessary social services and the right to security in the event of unemployment sickness disability widowhood old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control
而香港政府亦在2013年《長遠房屋策略》諮詢文件中開宗明義表示，"目標是為每一個香港家庭提供適切而可負擔的居所"。
In 2013 the Hong Kong Government also stated at the outset in the consultation document on the Long Term Housing Strategy Our goal is to provide adequate and affordable housing for each and every Hong Kong family
說得很動聽，亦很正確，難以不支持。
As it sounded pleasant and most correct people could hardly not support it
但是，多年以來，政府有否為"適切"及"可負擔"作任何定義及解釋呢？
However over the years has the Government ever given any definition or explanation of what is meant by adequate and affordable?
一直以來，"劏房"被視為"非法改建"的代名詞。
All along subdivided unit has been regarded as a synonym for illegal conversion
因為政府未能滿足市民的住屋需求，將窮人擠壓至私樓，才出現"劏房"。
Since the Government failed to meet the peoples housing needs forcing the poor to squeeze into private housing subdivided units emerged . As a matter of fact over the past half century the housing problem plaguing Hongkongers has never disappeared . It only exists in different forms
面對房屋問題，港英政府和香港政府採取兩種不同的方法。
Facing the housing problem the British Hong Kong Government and the Hong Kong Government adopted two different approaches
港英政府為了解決寮屋問題，將新界寮屋合法化，大力建造新市鎮，市區則興建徙置區、臨屋，其後有公屋。
To resolve the problem of squatter dwellings the British Hong Kong Government legalized the squatter dwellings in the New Territories and vigorously developed new towns . In the urban areas it built resettlement areas temporary housing and later public rental housing PRH
港英政府處理房屋的特點，是由政府全力主導，不會依賴私人市場，對私樓市場不予維護，亦不予同情，公有公，私有私。
A special feature of the British Hong Kong Government in handling housing was that it would fully take the lead . It would not rely on the private market . It would neither protect nor sympathize with the private property market separating public interests from private ones
但是，近年特區政府則容許在私樓內建造"劏房"，其一是令私樓變得有市場，樓價越來越高，造成漣漪效應；其二是將原屬違法的改建合法化；其三是永續不合理的"劏房"現象，逃避面對窮人的合理住屋需要，堪稱飲鴆止渴。
Property prices become increasingly high causing a ripple effect . Secondly it legalizes conversions which are originally illegal . Thirdly it makes the unreasonable phenomenon of subdivided units everlasting evading the reasonable housing needs of the poor
近年，每當討論房屋問題時，大家便會說出香港許多"七十二家房客"的笑話來調侃一下。
Such an act can be described as drinking poison to quench thirst . In recent years every time we discuss the housing problem we would tell jokes about The House of 72 Tenants in Hong Kong to amuse ourselves
即使"七十二家房客"的"劏房"擠迫現象如何存在已久，其實說出來都只是用來粉飾房屋問題。
No matter how long the cramped situation of subdivided units similar to The House of 72 Tenants has existed such a remark is actually only used to whitewash the housing problem
不過，政策影響不是非黑即白。
Nevertheless the policy impact is not as clear - cut as being either good or bad
今天這項議案提出要研究訂立規管分間樓宇單位的條例，我提出有數點值得研究：首先，究竟我們應該容許"劏房"可以多細小呢？
Today this motion proposes studying the enactment of an ordinance on regulating subdivided units . Let me raise a few points worth studying first of all how small should we actually allow a subdivided unit to be?
根據政府統計處今年公布的全港"劏房"統計數字，全港約有209,700人居於"劏房"，人均居住面積僅得56.5平方呎。
According to the statistics on subdivided units in Hong Kong released by the Census and Statistics Department this year there are about 209 700 people living in subdivided units across the territory . The average living space per person is only 56.5 sq ft
將心比己，如果可以選擇，有誰願意入住人均面積只比一張乒乓球桌大少許的單位？
Putting ourselves in their shoes if there can be a choice who wants to dwell in a unit in which the average living space per person is just slightly bigger than a table tennis table?
調查又顯示，全港現時約有90,270間"劏房"，平均一個單位分間成3.4間"劏房"。
As indicated by the survey there are currently about 90 270 subdivided units in Hong Kong . On average each flat is subdivided into 3.4 subdivided units
在商言商，我當然明白業主必然想將房間盡量"劏"到最細小，"劏"多一間，便可賺取多一間的金錢，把利潤賺盡，只要符合政府的規管要求便行。
Business is business . I certainly understand that landlords will inevitably try to make each subdivided unit as small as possible . If they can subdivide their flats into more units they will make more money from more units seeking the greatest possible profit as long as they can meet the regulatory requirements of the Government
我要思考的問題是，在我們訂立規管"劏房"的條例前，更重要的是，多細小的"劏房"才是我們的底線呢？
Before we enact legislation on regulating subdivided units a more important question I need to consider is our bottom line as to how small a subdivided unit can be
難道真的認同56.5平方呎的人均面積是可以接受的？
Do we really agree that an average living space of 56.5 sq ft per person is acceptable?
我們是否要牽頭將"劏房"合法化、正常化、合理化？
Are we going to take the lead in legalizing normalizing and rationalizing subdivided units?
事實上，如果認真執行規管，在《建築物條例》及《消防安全條例》下的最低標準，也不容易達到，例如把一個五六百平方呎的單位分成多少個"劏房"，才能完全滿足透光、通風等消防要求？
In fact if regulation is strictly enforced the minimum standards under the Buildings Ordinance and the Fire Safety Buildings Ordinance are by no means easy to meet . For example how many units should a flat of 500 sq ft to 600 sq ft be subdivided into in order to fully satisfy such fire safety requirements as light penetration and ventilation?
屆時政府又會否為了將"劏房"正名，於是放寬條例限制，再次將基本要求倒退，予以遷就呢？
By then for the sake of clearing the name of subdivided units will the Government relax the restrictions in law regressing from the basic requirements again as a compromise?
"劏房"合理化的政策的副作用及政治含意，實在不能夠忽視。
The side effects and political implications of the policy of rationalizing subdivided units really cannot be neglected
"劏房"過去是一個比較含糊的用詞，主要用於形容環境惡劣、面積狹小的房間，社會普遍認為"劏房"是一個負面標籤，是不適切、不宜居、不理想及不能長住的。
In the past subdivided unit was a relatively vague term used mainly to describe a room with a confined space in a gross environment . Society generally regards subdivided unit as a negative label . It is inadequate unlivable undesirable and unfit for long - term accommodation
如果政府高調提出訂立有關"劏房"的條例，是否有意令"劏房"一詞變得越來越合理，嘗試以這種"換名不換屋"的方法來減少民怨呢？
If the Government proposes enacting legislation relating to subdivided units in a high profile does it intend to make this term sound more reasonable attempting to allay public grievances with such an approach of changing the name but not the housing?
記得陳帆局長曾在討論"劏房"問題時說過："勿以善小而不為"，我想補充下聯："政府善大而不為"。
I remember that during the discussion about the issue of subdivided units Secretary Frank CHAN said One should not refrain from doing an act of kindness just because it is insignificant . I would like to add the second line The Government has failed to do an act of kindness even though it is most significant
其實政府將"劏房"合法化前，仍有很多"非不能也，實不為也"的改善方案。
In fact before legalizing subdivided units the Government can actually launch a lot of improvement proposals only that it lacks the will rather than the ability to implement them
例如使用市區重建局的土地興建公營房屋、在"餅塊地"增建過渡宿舍，以及回購公屋、居屋或私樓單位、提供租金津貼......
Examples are using the sites of the Urban Renewal Authority to construct public housing building more transitional hostels on smaller sites as well as buying back PRH Home Ownership Scheme or private housing units providing a rental allowance to those who have been waitlisted for allocation of PRH for more than three years
主席，今天辯論的議題是研究立例規管"劏房"。
President the question of todays debate is the enactment of legislation on regulating subdivided units
這就是香港的實況，就是住在"劏房"的市民，每天的居住實況，實在慘不忍睹。
This is the real life situation in Hong Kong . This is the daily living conditions faced by dwellers of subdivided units
因為政府在房屋政策上的不足，港人便要受苦。
Due to the Governments inadequacies in housing policies the people of Hong Kong have to suffer
政府過去有否真正做好房屋工作呢？
Did the Government work seriously on housing issues in the past?
沒有一項難做，只要政府有決心便可。
None of them is difficult to achieve if only the Government has the determination to do so
很不幸地，政府在這些方面的工作，似乎一直不符期望。
Regrettably the performance of the Government in these areas has fallen short of our expectations all along
在牛頭角大火後，我們在申訴部接見了多批工廈"劏房"住戶。
After the serious fire in Ngau Tau Kok we met with several groups of dwellers of subdivided units in the Complaints Division
主席，我其中一項修正內容，是因應很多團體的提醒而提出的，便是原議案中有關水電錶的問題。
President one of the items in my amendment is put forth in response to the reminders offered by a lot of organizations and this is the item concerning water and electricity meters in the original motion
因此，我認為必須有更嚴格的規管，我建議容許有關租客自行登記開電錶。
Hence I consider that more stringent regulation must be imposed and I propose allowing tenants to register electricity accounts of their own
我知道其他同事提出了不同的方式，其實我不反對，因為殊途同歸。
I know that other colleagues have proposed different approaches and I will not oppose those approaches as they will achieve the same purpose
我只希望有一個合理方法規管，令租客不用被人"炒水、炒電"，任業主宰割，除承擔昂貴租金外，還要在水電開支上被割一刀。
I just hope that a reasonable approach can be adopted to exercise regulation so that tenants will not have to put up with the unauthorized water and electricity surcharges imposed by landlords . Otherwise in addition to exorbitant rentals these tenants will suffer another blow in water and electricity expenses
其實，我們早已提醒政府，只要實施統一劃線，統一現時社會房屋、過渡性房屋、組合屋的做法，一如輪候公屋3年才有資格享有租津。
In fact we reminded the Government a long time ago that it only needed to adopt a standardized practice . In other words it needs to standardize practices relating to social housing transitional housing and modular social housing as in the case of PRH where applicants waitlisted for three years will be eligible for rental allowance
我認為租津、租管是必不可少的，因此我在修正案中提出了這部分。
Since I consider rental allowance and rent control essential I have put forth this proposal in my amendment
如果沒有標準租約，又沒有強制規定打釐印，我擔心擬保障"劏房"租戶或"不適切住房"租戶的措施，最終只會徒具虛名，淪為空談。
If neither a standard tenancy agreement nor mandatory stamping of tenancy agreements is put in place I worry that measures intended to provide protection to tenants of subdivided units or inadequate housing will fail to live up to their name and become no more than empty talk eventually
無論如何，這也是走出了第一步，我多謝葉太提出這項議案，亦希望各位同事支持我的修正案。
No matter how we have taken the first step . I thank Mrs IP for proposing this motion and I urge Honourable colleagues to support my amendment