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主席，很多時候，我們尋找寶藏會捨近取遠，可能包括我自己。
President we often look for treasures from afar rather than nearby . I may also be so
我也曾親身前往主教山配水庫，那個地方很大、一層一層的，很多市民聚集該處，形成一個旅遊景點不過比較小規模，我相信這個景點是要跨局處理的。
I went to the service reservoir at Bishop Hill in person . The area is large and has several levels . Many people gathered there forming a popular spot for visiting but it is of a relatively small scale
我想問局長，自從發現主教山配水庫後，究竟負責的部門有否認真作全面了解，究竟我們有多少古蹟是捨近取遠，不知道原來身邊就有這麼多古蹟的呢？
I believe interdepartmental efforts have to be made in order to deal with the place . I wish to ask the Secretary this question . Since the discovery of the service reservoir at Bishop Hill has the responsible department seriously and comprehensively looked into whether only distant monuments are discovered without knowing that many monuments are close to us?
他們對貯水庫進行保育後，不會把它變為一般旅遊景點，而是把 它變為拍攝電影的場地，令該景點出現在很多電影中，那便自然成為世界各地遊客及當地市民喜歡前往的"打卡"點，將來更可能成為東南亞重要的旅遊景點。
They did not turn a reservoir into a tourist attraction after conservation was done; but rather they turned it into an area for making movies such that the place appeared in many movie scenes and it gradually became a popular check - in spot for tourist worldwide and local people . The reservoir may even become a major tourist spot in Southeast Asia
我想問局長，未來政府會派發5,000元電子消費券，政府會否制訂一系列政策推動地區本土經濟，以鼓勵地區消費？
Here is my question for the Secretary . The Government is going to hand out 5,000 - worth of electronic consumption vouchers . Will the Government formulate a series of policies to boost the local economy at district level so as to encourage district spending?
第一，就鄭議員的提問，我們也留意到不同區域也有很多吸引人前往遊玩消閒的地方。
First regarding Mr CHENGs question we also notice that there are many attractive places in different districts for leisure visit
以深水埗為例，其實早於兩年前，我們已經推出一項名為"深水埗步步地道"的項目，利用深水埗那種地道生活文化方式，以及由五六十年代已興建及保留至今的街巷和地方作推廣。
Take Sham Shui Po as an example . As early as two years ago we launched a programme called Sham Shui Po―Every Bit Local . The programme used the local way of life and culture in Sham Shui Po and the alleys and places which had existed since the 1950s and 1960s as the theme for promotion
香港最近開始重啟本地旅遊，或在數年前的社會暴亂事件後，透過我們的資助計劃，這些地方均能成為吸引本地旅遊的試點，加上一些文化導賞活動，不單包含觀賞元素，亦有故事敍述，使這類景點成為吸引人的地方。
We have recently allowed local tours to resume in Hong Kong . After the social unrest a few years ago we have launched subsidy schemes to transform on a pilot basis these places into attractions for local tours . These tours are often combined with guided visits so that apart from sightseeing participants will also know the story behind
主席，深水埗主教山配水庫幾乎被拆卸填平，有關事件引起公眾極度關注，但這可能是壞事變為好事，因為公眾因而更關注保育。
President the service reservoir at Bishop Hill Sham Shui Po was almost demolished . The incident has aroused great public concern . But this may turn out to be something good because members of the public have thus become more conscious about conservation
剛才很多議員也提到，除了保育，事件可能對本土經濟或旅遊也有幫助。
Just now many Members said that the incident may have a positive impact on local economy or tourism in addition to conservation . However such enthusiasm will often wane rapidly
但是，由於這些熱潮很多時候很快便冷卻，我關注的是相關的時間表，因為剛才提到發展局負責該處的保育方案，但回顧過去的龍津橋保育耗時10多年，然後才提上來申請撥款。
My concern is about the timetable . It was just mentioned that DEVB would take charge of the conservation proposal . However if we refer to the conservation of the Lung Tsun Stone Bridge it has taken more than 10 years to for the proposal to be submitted to the Legislative Council for funding approval
現在先表決沒有修正案的條文及附表納入《條例草案》。
The committee now first votes on the clauses and schedules with no amendment standing part of the Bill
我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：第1、3至7、9、10、12至15、18、20至23、25、27至42條，以及附表1及4納入本條例草案。
I put the question to you and that is That clauses 1 3 to 7 9 10 12 to 15 18 20 to 23 25 27 to 42 and Schedules 1 and 4 stand part of the Bill
我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：秘書剛讀出經修正的條文及附表納入本條例草案。
I now put the question to you and that is That the clauses and schedules as amended just read out by the Clerk stand part of the Bill
全體委員會已完成審議《內地婚姻家庭案件判決條例草案》的所有程序。現在回復為立法會。
All the proceedings on the Mainland Judgments in Matrimonial and Family Cases Bill have been concluded in committee of the whole Council
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：律政司司長動議的議案，予以通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the motion moved by the Secretary for Justice be passed
我要感謝麥美娟議員，為基層市民提出這項議員法案，真正為民請命，絕對值得支持。
I have to thank Ms Alice MAK for moving this Members Bill for the benefit of the grass roots . Her pleading for justice on behalf of the people is absolutely worth our support
事實上，這次立法還有重大意義，現在立法會再沒有"拉布"，社會又沒有"黑暴"，立 法會可以快速地為社會作出貢獻，這次立法正是一個好例子，我期望這些貢獻陸續有來。
In fact this legislation also carries substantial meaning . At present given that there is neither filibuster in the Legislative Council nor black - clad riot in society this Council can make contributions to society in a speedy manner . This legislation exercise is a good example and I wish that there will be more such contributions to come
這次《條例草案》禁止以超過水費的價錢出售用水，違法人士一經循簡易程序定罪，會被罰款1萬元。
This Bill prohibits the sale of water at a price exceeding the specified charges for water and a person who is guilty of the offence shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of 10,000
現時水務署收費為首12立方米免費，其後按用量遞增，每立方米介乎約4元至9元。
According to the current water tariff of the Water Supplies Department the first tier of 12 cubic metres is free of charge and the tariff is progressively raised with the increase in the amount of water consumed ranging from about 4 to 9 per cubic metre
然而，根據統計，"劏房戶"現時大多數要繳付15元一立方米，而且沒有免費額度。
However according to statistics most of the tenants in subdivided units at present have to pay water fees at a rate of 15 per cubic metre and cannot enjoy the first tier of free water
基層市民收入已經不多，現在竟然還要繳付高昂水費，實在是十分荒謬。
Given the lower income of the grass roots it is really very ridiculous that they even have to pay exorbitant water fees
社會過去雖然知道這些弊端，但一直束手無策。
Even though the community has been aware of these malpractices nothing could be done about them
政府忙於應付反對派的攻擊，而社會輿論亦聚焦於政治問題上，以致應該做的事，政府都不敢做，令香港民生百病叢生。
During the past period of time the Government was busy coping with the attacks from the opposition camp and the focus of public opinions was also on political issues . As a result the Government did not dare to do what it should have done leading to numerous problems concerning peoples livelihood
雖然這次《條例草案》由議員提出，但政府反應快速，亦是成功立法的重要原因。
This Bill although proposed by a Member was met by the quick reaction from the Government which is the major reason for the success of this legislation exercise
根據《基本法》的規定，議員提出私人條例草案，如果涉及政府政策，必須得到行政長官的書面同意。
Pursuant to the Basic Law the written consent of the Chief Executive shall be required before private bills relating to government policies are introduced by Members
事實上，議員要求提出有關政府政策的私人條例草案，政府通常也有很多政策考慮，過往難以得到政府的批准。
In fact when a Member proposes to introduce a private bill relating to government policies the Government will usually have a lot of policy consideration . In the past it was difficult for such bills to be approved by the Government
不過，這次完全不一樣，行政長官很快便以書面同意麥美娟議員提出議員法案。
However it is completely different this time as the Chief Executive has quickly given a written consent to the Members Bill introduced by Ms Alice MAK
其實政府這次批准議員提出議員法案是相當罕見，正正顯示出政府改善施政的決心。
As a matter of fact it is rather rare for the Government to approve the introduction of a Members Bill . This time the Governments consent precisely shows its determination to improve governance
事實上，政府正研究推出多項有關民生的立法工作，包括引入海外醫生、加強舊式樓宇的消防安全，以及制訂"劏房"租務管制等。
Currently the Government is actually studying the introduction of a series of legislative work related to peoples livelihood . It includes hiring overseas doctors stepping up fire safety of old buildings and formulating tenancy control of subdivided units
今天這項議員法案正配合"劏房"租管政策，希望政府藉着社會現在回復正常，盡快為民生做多一些工作，解決社會種種矛盾，顯示出政府的良政善治，爭取市民支持。
Today this Members Bill is exactly complementing the policy of tenancy control of subdivided units . While our society is now getting back to normal I wish that the Government can without delay do more for peoples livelihood and resolve the various kinds of social contradictions with a view to demonstrating the Governments benevolent governance and striving for public support
最後，我希望有關部門可以落實執法工作。
Finally I hope that the departments concerned will take law enforcement actions seriously
我留意到有團體擔心，如果部門沒有決心主動執法，法例也只是"無牙老虎"，即使"劏房"租戶明知道被濫收水費，但為免被業主趕走，可能也不敢舉報。
I am aware of the worry among some organizations that if the departments concerned are not determined in taking the initiative to enforce the law the law will only become a toothless tiger . Even though tenants of subdivided units know very well that they are overcharged for the use of water they may dare not report to the authorities for fear of being evicted by the landlords
所以，政府必須督促有關部門做好執法工作，而且更應廣泛宣傳，讓"劏房"業主不敢以身試法，"劏房"租戶亦可知道自己的權益。
Hence the Government must urge the departments concerned to do well in their law enforcement work . They should also launch extensive publicity so that landlords of subdivided units will not dare to challenge the law and tenants of subdivided units will also be aware of their own rights and interests
事實上，近年不斷出現很多不利香港的因素，包括中美貿易戰、"黑暴"及疫情等，全部均有可能影響國際投資者對香港的信心，打擊香港金融中心的地位。
As a matter of fact a number of factors unfavourable to Hong Kong have emerged in recent years such as the Sino - US trade war the black - clad violence and the outbreak of the epidemic and all these can potentially affect the confidence of international investors in Hong Kong thus undermining Hong Kongs status as a financial centre
香港面對各項挑戰，必須設法提升競爭力，維持國際地位。
In the face of all these challenges Hong Kong must strive to enhance its competitiveness and maintain its international status
要維持國際地位，香港其實有很多工作可以做，當中包括更好地裝備香港，例如推動香港專業服務持續發展，此舉可吸引世界各地投資者來港，同時又可為國家發展服務。
In order to maintain its international status Hong Kong needs to do a lot of things including better equipping the city by for example promoting the continued development of our professional services which may attract investors from all over the world to invest in Hong Kong and serve the development needs of the country at the same time
所以，今天盧偉國議員提出"發展香港成為區域專業服務中心"的議案，我絕對支持。
Hence the motion moved by Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok today on Developing Hong Kong into a regional professional services hub will definitely have my support
香港將來的出路除繼續發展金融之外，參加"一帶一路"建設及粵港澳大灣區發展都是香港的重要機遇，這些發展需要大量專業服務，特別是國家的"一帶一路"建設。
With regard to the future way out for Hong Kong apart from keeping on engaging in financial development taking part in the Belt and Road Initiative as well as the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area are important opportunities for Hong Kong because all of these need a lot of professional services especially the Belt and Road Initiative
目前國家的專業服務尚未能完全與國際接軌，又或缺乏國際經驗，香港在這方面可作出貢獻。
As the country is not yet able to keep its professional services fully on a par with the international standards or is still in lack of international experiences Hong Kong can make contribution in this respect
所以，香港確實有必要推動專業服務的持續發展。
It is therefore really necessary for Hong Kong to promote the continued development of its professional services
事實上，香港保險業雖然屬於金融範疇，但也有不少專業性保險，包括再保險、財險、產險及大型工程保險。
In fact although the insurance industry of Hong Kong is part of the financial services sector it also provides many specialized insurance services including reinsurance property insurance major project insurance
由於具備豐富的國際經驗，將來亦可對"一帶一路"建設作出貢獻。
With ample international experiences our insurance industry can also contribute to the Belt and Road Initiative in the future
香港發展成為區域專業服務中心，對香港維持國際大都會及國際金融中心有很重要的貢獻。
Developing Hong Kong into a regional professional services hub will make an important contribution to maintaining Hong Kongs status as an international metropolitan city and financial centre
自從中美關係惡化及"黑暴"事件後，香港受到國際社會很多無理的攻擊甚至制裁，令人擔心會動搖香港的國際地位。
Hong Kong has been subject to many unreasonable criticisms and even sanctions in the international community since the deterioration of the Sino - US relations and the black - clad violence thus leading to the worry that Hong Kongs international status will be shaken
國際化是香港的命脈所在，香港必須設法鞏固香港的國際地位。
As internationalization is the lifeline of Hong Kong we must strive to consolidate Hong Kongs international status
我一直提倡發展總部經濟，吸引國際投資者來港做生意，目標其實亦正在於此。
This is actually the goal I would like to achieve when advocating all these years to develop headquarters economy in a bid to attract international investors to come and do business in Hong Kong
至於發展成為專業服務中心，亦是為了達到相同目的，因為只要香港專業服務有更廣闊的市場空間，便可吸引國際專業機構來港，同時吸引國際專業人才來港工作，並可帶動國際資金來港，為金融中心提供全面的配套。
The idea to develop the territory into a regional professional services hub seeks also to achieve the same objective because once an expanded market space is available for the development of our professional services international professional organizations as well as professional personnel will be attracted to Hong Kong and this will bring about an inflow of international capital thereby providing comprehensive support to our financial centre
另外，專業服務原本就是香港的支柱產業，很多人從事有關工作，大學生均希望可投身這些行業。
Furthermore professional services have always been one of our pillar industries in Hong Kong with a large number of practitioners and many university students are eager to join the relevant trades and businesses
不過，由於香港經濟已進入成熟期，大學畢業生即使得到專業資格，在僧多粥少的情況下，發展機會未必很理想。
However as ours is a rather mature economy in the face of fierce competition promising development opportunities may not be available to many university graduates even though they have obtained professional qualifications
假如香港能夠發展成為區域專業服務中心，擴大市場空間，一定可以創造更多專業職位，為專業人士提供發展機會，亦讓更多年青人投身專業工作，得到上進的機會，相信這可減低年青人對社會的不滿。
If we can develop Hong Kong into a regional professional services hub and expand the market space a greater number of professional posts will be created to provide professional personnel with more development opportunities . This will also enable more young people to join the professional sectors and offer them an opportunity for upward mobility which I think can help to reduce their grievances
謝偉銓議員今天提出的修正案載有多項建議，例如要求政府完善香港與內地的專業互認機制，將更多未獲內地認可的香港專業納入互認範圍，同時建議開放更多內地建設項目予香港專業人士參與。
Mr Tony TSE has included a number of suggestions in his proposed amendment today such as urging the Government to perfect the mechanism for mutual recognition of professional qualifications between Hong Kong and the Mainland by including more Hong Kong professional sectors not recognized by the Mainland in the scope of mutual recognition and proposing to open up more construction projects on the Mainland for participation by Hong Kong professional personnel
謝議員是專業界別的精英，當然明白專業的需要，如果他的建議能獲得採納，相信一定可為專業服務帶來重大的貢獻，對發展區域專業服務中心有莫大幫助，希望政府可認真加以研究。
Being an elite member of the professional sectors Mr TSE certainly understands the need of professional personnel and if his suggestions can be adopted they will surely make significant contributions to our professional services which will be of great help to the development of a regional professional services hub . I hope the Government will seriously consider these suggestions
其後，政府於2019年3月完成公眾諮詢，並於2020年12月將《條例草案》提交立法會進行首讀和二讀，等到今天終於有望三讀通過。
Later the Government completed public consultations in March 2019 and submitted the Bill to the Legislative Council for First Reading and Second Reading in December 2010 . Finally the Bill is expected to be read the Third time and passed today
兩地有關婚姻與家庭判決的法律至今仍有很大差異，而由於兩地就上述事宜作出的判決，彼此互不承認，亦不會強制執行，所以，夫婦一旦婚姻關係決裂，如果其中一方移居內地不履行判決，利益受損的一方就要在內地重新提出訴訟，以確保自己的權益。
Up till now there are still great differences in the laws of the two places in respect of judgments in matrimonial and family cases . Since there is no reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments in the aforesaid matters in case of marital breakdown if a party migrates to the Mainland and fails to comply with the Hong Kong judgment the other party whose interests are jeopardized has to re - litigate the matter in the Mainland to protect hisher interests
如果兩夫婦同在內地並經判決離婚，當中又涉及贍養費及子女的監護權、探望權，若其中一方帶同未成年子女來到香港，亦可能違反內地的判決，在內地的一方就要來港提出訴訟。
If the couple both live in the Mainland and are granted a divorce by the court the maintenance right of guardianship and right of access to their child are also involved . If a party takes a minor child to Hong Kong heshe may violate the Mainland judgment and the other party in the Mainland has to come to Hong Kong for litigation
所以，在"一國兩制"下，如果我們早日協調好，透過一個登記指明命令、互認及執行兩地判決的機制，便可讓兩地互認彼此有關婚姻及家庭案件的判決，亦可減少就同一項爭議再提出訴訟的需要，既節省時間及費用，也可減輕當事人承受的精神壓力，保障跨境婚姻各方及家庭的利益。
Under the one country two systems principle if we have better coordination as early as possible through a mechanism for registration of specified orders as well as for reciprocal recognition and enforcement of Hong Kong and Mainland judgments it will facilitate the reciprocal recognition of judgments of the two places in matrimonial and family cases and reduce the need for re - litigation of the same disputes and hence save time and cost and reduce the emotional distress of the concerned parties thereby protecting the interests of both parties and their families in cross - boundary marriages
在具體操作上，《條例草案》是要在香港訂明機制，以登記內地法院作出的婚姻或家庭案件判決中的指明命令，承認內地離婚證，以及利便各方向內地法院申請承認和強制執行由香港法院作出的婚姻與家庭案件判決。
In actual operation the Bill seeks to establish mechanisms in Hong Kong for the registration of specified orders in judgments given by Mainland courts in matrimonial or family cases for the recognition of Mainland divorce certificates and for facilitating parties in their applications to Mainland courts for the recognition and enforcement of judgments given by Hong Kong courts in matrimonial or family cases
代理主席，根據律政司提供的數字，其實在過去3年，即由簽訂《安排》起計，向香港家事法庭提出的68,374宗離婚案件當中剛才張宇人議員也有提到關於內地婚姻的案件就佔了18%，即差不多每5宗離婚個案就有1宗屬於跨境婚姻，在3年間總共有12,000宗，平均每年4,000宗。
Deputy President according to the figures provided by the Department of Justice in fact in the past three years ie . starting from the day the Arrangement was signed amongst the total of 68 374 divorce cases filed in the Family Court of Hong Kong as Mr Tommy CHEUNG has also mentioned 18 % were related to marriages in the Mainland . That means one out of five divorce cases involves cross - boundary marriage a total of 12 000 cases in three years ie
代理主席，我不是法律專家，《條例草案》的工作看似簡單，但礙於兩地的法律用語不同，都要稍為作出適應，但問題並不大，所以就出現了司長稍後提出的修正案。
an average of 4 000 cases per year . Deputy President I am not a legal expert . The work related to the Bill looks simple yet since the legal terms used in Hong Kong and the Mainland are different slight adaption is needed but it is not a big problem and that is why there are amendments to be put forward by the Secretary for Justice later
《條例草案》一旦獲得通過，取得內地婚姻或家庭案件判決的一方，便可向區域法院提出登記申請，以登記該內地判決中的一項或多項指明命令；完成登記後亦可由法院執行命令，前提是有關判決在內地仍然生效。
Once the Bill is passed a party to a Mainland judgment given in a matrimonial or family case may apply to a district court for registration in respect of one or more specified orders in the Mainland judgment . Such orders can also be enforced by the Hong Kong court after registration provided that the concerned judgment is still valid in the Mainland
若香港法院信納有關申請符合要求，即會命令登記及執行有關命令，屆時在港的另一方就要按命令履行責任。
If the Hong Kong court is satisfied that the application meets the relevant requirements it may order that the order concerned be registered and enforced . Then the other party in Hong Kong must fulfil hisher obligations as ordered
代理主席，我當初加入法案委員會時，在審議《條例草案》之初，我也想起很多家庭的真實情況，例如以我過往服務的舊區深水埗區為例，我看到很多涉及兩地婚姻的夫婦遇到很多矛盾和問題，例如太太可能來港數年，帶同年幼子女居於"劏房"。
Deputy President when I first joined the Bills Committee I recalled many real situations encountered by families while examining the Bill . Take Sham Shui Po the old district I served before as an example . I saw many cross - boundary couples encounter many conflicts and problems
夫婦一旦離婚，其實最可憐及最難處理的就是子女，他們的撫養權及贍養費該怎樣解決呢？
Once the couple broke up their child became the most vulnerable and was also the most difficult issue . How to settle the child custody and maintenance issues?
太太亦可能會帶子女返回內地，一家人就這樣分開了。
The family may fall apart if the mother takes the child back to the Mainland
我希望《條例草案》通過後，可以減少他們處理婚姻及家庭案件程序的需要；最少有了兩地判決互認安排，其中一方便不用再在內地提出訴訟，亦可減輕離婚對雙方及未成年子女所帶來的影響。
I hope that the passage of the Bill can reduce their need to undergo the legal procedure of matrimonial or family case . At least the other party does not need to re - litigate in the Mainland under the reciprocal recognition arrangement between the two places and the impact on both parties and their minor child brought about by divorce can also be lessened . Let me get back to the Bill
話說回來，在新法例實施後，涉及分隔兩地的夫妻因離婚而衍生的婚姻財產分割糾紛或贍養費追討等個案，都會受惠於這項法例。
After the new legislation takes effect cases concerning division of property and recovery of maintenance etc . resulting from the divorce of couples who live separately in the two places can also benefit from this legislation
最後，我支持通過《條例草案》，亦希望當局可以盡快實施，並向兩地的法律專業、社福機構及不同層面人士進行更多宣傳推廣，讓這項法例可更有效地保障有需要的人士。
Last but not the least I support the Bill and hope that the Administration can implement it as soon as possible and organize more publicity and promotion activities for the legal professionals social welfare organizations and people at different levels in Hong Kong and the Mainland so that this legislation can better protect the needy
代理主席，今天我發言支持麥美娟議員提出的《2021年水務設施條例草案》。
Deputy President today I rise to speak in support of the Waterworks Amendment Bill 2021 the Bill introduced by Ms Alice MAK
我支持《條例草案》的背後原因很簡單，四個字：公平公義。
The reason behind my support for the Bill is very simple and can be summarized in these words fairness and justice
眾所周知，"劏房"業主對租客的收費可謂五花八門，除租金外，還有水電和雜費等。
It is a well - known fact that landlords of subdivided units impose all sorts of charges on their tenants
業主賣水賣電，收費比水務署和電力公司還高，一般租戶除了首12立方米的用水不會獲免費供應外，更要每立方米食水向業主繳交15元至18元不等，遠遠比水務署現時標明的價格，即4元至9元，高出很多。
Rents aside there are fees for water electricity and other miscellaneous items and the rates they charge for the sale of water and electricity are much higher than those charged by the Water Supplies Department WSD and the power companies . Not only are the tenants generally deprived of the free supply of the first 12 cubic metres of water but are also required to pay their landlords water fees varying from 15 to 18 per cubic metre which are several times higher than the rate of 4 to 9 per cubic metre as specified by WSD
所以，在剛公布的"劏房"租務管制研究工作小組報告亦清楚說明，指"劏房"居民的水費中位數是每度水13元，足足是水務署價格的3倍。
This is why it has been clearly pointed out in the report recently published by the Task Force for the Study on Tenancy Control of Subdivided Units that the median rate for water paid by residents of subdivided units is 13 per unit of water which is triple the rate charged by WSD
另一方面，租客無從得知水錶度數是否準確，有時只是業主說多少他們便要付多少，也有些業主會要求租客每月繳交定額水費，金額 是300元至400元不等。
Furthermore tenants have no way finding out whether the readings of the water meters are accurate . Sometimes the amounts payable by them are simply determined by their landlords while some landlords will require their tenants to pay a fixed monthly water fee ranging from 300 to 400
我做了多年社區工作，經常探訪街坊和"劏房戶"，他們都告訴我，除了租金昂貴外，水費和電費等額外收費亦非常高昂。
I have been serving the community for years and have paid frequent visits to local residents and tenants of subdivided units . I have been told that apart from the high rents additional fees such as those for water and electricity are also sky - high
雖然現時《水務設施規例》明文訂明禁止出售用水，但卻容許業主有空間自行釐定徵收的水費，當中有不少業主便聲稱自己所收的水費包括維修水喉、保養等額外收費。
While the existing Waterworks Regulations have expressly prohibited the sale of water landlords are permitted to have discretion over the determination of water fees imposed on their tenants . Many landlords have claimed that the water fees collected by them include other expenses such as those for plumbing repair and maintenance
所以，現行法例確實有矛盾和漏洞。因此，我支持這次修例。
There thus exist contradictions and loopholes in the current legislation and for this reason I support this legislative amendment exercise
修例的內容，主要是訂明任何人如以超過所定的用水收費出售供水以供給他人，即屬違法，可被判處第3級罰款。
The contents of the legislative amendment mainly seek to provide that anyone who sells or supplies water to another person at a price exceeding the specified charges for water commits an offence and is punishable by a fine at level 3
正如我剛才提到，在新例實施後，請水務署真的要想想如何落實執法，除了接受投訴外，是否亦應進行調查？
As I just mentioned it is really necessary for WSD to think about how it should actually enforce the new legislation after it comes into operation . Apart from receiving complaints shouldnt WSD also conduct investigation against the complaints?