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在高鐵通車後能方便大家在不同地方工作及生活，而對於工商業及旅遊業的發展，更能大大提升效率。
The commissioning of XRL will make it easier for people to work and live in different places and as regards the development of the industrial and commercial sectors and tourism efficiency will also be enhanced significantly
如要談生意或視察廠房，即日來回並無問題。
Same - day return trips are possible for people negotiating business deals or inspecting factories
大灣區、高鐵及港珠澳大橋將為市民今後的生活帶來很大改變，而"一地兩檢"是便利市民的良方，故絕對值得支持。
The Bay Area XRL and HZMB will greatly transform the way people live from now on and given that the co - location arrangement is an effective way to bring convenience to people it is absolutely worthy of support
我希望反對派議員臨崖勒馬，盡快通過《條例草案》，讓香港趕上國家高速發展的快車。
I hope Members from the opposition camp will rein in at the brink of the precipice to allow the early passage of the Bill so that Hong Kong may jump onto the express of rapid national development
主席，我想請教你，梁美芬議員嘗試澄清她昨天的一番話，我也想說一句......
President I would like to seek your advice . As Dr Priscilla LEUNG has tried to elucidate what she said yesterday I would also like to say a few words
主席，我最近觀看網絡新聞，有一篇頗受歡迎的文章，文章的標題是"新聞逃避者"，內容是說現時香港人太灰心，所以看到新聞也會別過面。
President recently when I read online news I came across an article which is quite popular . In this article entitled News Evaders 《新聞逃避者》 it is said that Hongkongers are so dispirited nowadays that they simply turn away from news
在今天這個場合，我們很需要在這15分鐘立此存照，告訴那些仍未逃避這類新聞的市民，以及那些有機會回頭想一想，希望知道香港現正發生甚麼事情的人，究竟高鐵一直以來存在甚麼問題？
On this occasion today it is imperative for us to put on record within these 15 minutes the long - standing problems of XRL for the information of those people who still do not turn away from such news and also people who have the chance to do some rethinking in the hope of finding out what exactly is going on in Hong Kong now
陳志全議員剛才說得很好，這真是一個最差、最差的結果。
Mr CHAN Chi - chuen made a good point just now . This is indeed the worst outcome the worst ever
但是，很多人可能忘記了，這最差的結果其實是一步一步地引我們上賊船，一步一步地脅迫我們而達致的。
But many people may have forgotten that this worst outcome was actually achieved by luring us to board a pirate ship step by step and subjecting us to duress and intimidation step by step
大家也記得，高鐵其實是曾蔭權時代的十大基建之一，無緣無故地要把總站設於西九龍。
As Members should recall XRL was one of the 10 major infrastructure projects in Donald TSANGs era and for no reason at all the terminus was set to be located in West Kowloon
我相信10個市民中有9個也不知道，因為打從一開始，政府便以"方便"作為它那輛"坦克車"最前面的那塊鋼板向前撞，其他所有對制度的質疑、各方面效益的問題、為何花這麼多錢等的問題，都好像在"方便"的大前提下全被撞走了。
In fact if we ask Hongkongers on the street according to what system and procedures this thing in my hand is devised apart from such cliché as the Three - step Process I believe nine out of 10 people have no idea at all because right from the very beginning the Government has been using convenience as the frontmost steel plate of that tank and ramming ahead . All the other queries about the system issues about the benefits in various aspects and questions such as why it costs such a huge amount of money are like being knocked off on the premise of convenience
主席，在這個過程中，我對運輸及房屋局和律政司的整個運作方法及思想模式非常失望。
President I am utterly disappointed with the entire modus operandi and the mindset of the Transport and Housing Bureau and the Department of Justice DoJ in the process
"三步走"的最後一步應該在香港，但大家完全看不到特區政府是以香港整體制度的利益為依歸，反而怎樣呢？
The last step of the Three - step Process should be carried out in Hong Kong and yet we do not see that the SAR Government has in the least acted in the interest of the overall system of Hong Kong . On the contrary what has it done?
其實這兩個部門是在"扯貓尾"，運房局負責隱瞞資訊，到了今天，《廣深港高鐵條例草案》快要通過了，連當年處理深圳灣口岸時有的透明度也欠奉。
In fact the two departments have been acting in unison in this plot . The Transport and Housing Bureau is responsible for concealing the information . Now that when the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link Co - location Bill the Bill is going to be passed soon there is not even the transparency as seen in the handling of the Shenzhen Bay Port back then
我們又不知道雙方有否簽訂租用協議、有否訂定價錢等，究竟是租還是不租，我們也不知道，因為有人說其實也不會透過租用的方式進行，因為業主沒有理由要向租戶租用地方，所以是永久的。
Besides we have no idea whether a lease has been signed between the two sides whether the rent has been determined and so on and we do not know whether they are going to lease it or not lease it because some people said that this will not be done by way of a lease for there is no reason for the landlord to rent the place from his tenant and so the use of the place will be permanent
"老兄"，現在已是2018年，而剛才很多議員也提到，政府在2009年提交立法會開始討論，其後已經一直拖延。
Buddy it is already 2018 now and as many Members mentioned earlier the Government submitted the proposal to the Legislative Council for discussion in 2009 and had since stalled on it
這已是習以為常的事，凡是涉及跨境基建，運房局就好像腦閉塞般，又把嘴巴合上，完全不會向香港市民負責，港珠澳大橋已是另一個很清楚的例子。
No one would find it a surprise though because whenever cross - boundary infrastructure is involved the Transport and Housing Bureau will be like suffering an occlusion in its brain while sealing its lips without the least intention to be accountable to the people of Hong Kong . The Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge is another case in point
它竟可以解釋說《條例草案》生效之後，那些人員會遵守《條例草案》，所以無須遵守香港法律。
In reply DoJ outrageously said that after the Bill has come into effect those personnel will abide by the Bill and so it will be unnecessary for them to abide by the laws of Hong Kong . And they thought that they were talking sense
花了這麼多錢興建一條橋、一條鐵路，當然是要方便，於是便推行汽車的"自由行"，越多越好，否則如何能"塞爆"港珠澳大橋，以免成為"大白象"？
When so much money has been spent on constructing a bridge or a railway it is of course for conveniences sake and so there is the self - drive tour scheme for private cars . The more cars coming to Hong Kong the better or else how can the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge become crammed - full of vehicles in order not to be branded a white elephant project?
第二是相類似的做法，一步一步地機關算盡，以所謂商業的好處或利益迫使香港人放棄政治上的自主。
The second step is to adopt a similar practice making the cleverest calculation step by step and using the so - called commercial gains or benefits to force Hongkongers to give up their political autonomy . The co - location arrangement under discussion shows that the Basic Law has been shoved aside
遲些再派發大灣區身份證，接着民建聯又說在大灣區上班的香港人應可以在那裏就香港的選舉投票。
Later identity cards for the Bay Area will be issued and DAB said that Hongkongers who work in the Bay Area should be able to cast their ballots there for elections in Hong Kong
每一步也是機關算盡，目的是迫香港人放棄自由、放棄政治權利，整個根本不是陰謀，而是"陽謀"。
Every step is part of the cleverest calculation with the objective of forcing Hongkongers to give up their freedom and political rights . This whole thing is not a conspiracy but an open plot
另一方面，本會的主席閣下你極之無耻地設定辯論時限，規限修正案的提出......
On the other hand you President of this Council have most shamelessly set time limits for the debate imposing restrictions on the amendments proposed
所以，大家看到香港人逃避新聞，我也很明白，但北京對香港科幻小說式的控制已經透過"一地兩檢"安排迫在眉睫。
Therefore we have seen that Hongkongers are evading news and this I do understand . But Beijings science fiction - like control over Hong Kong is looming near through the co - location arrangement
我們現在首先要做的是認清形勢，每一步都要從一個大的角度出發，不單考慮香港的政治、不單捍衞香港人的自由、政治權利，亦要知道北京的圖謀，我們要聯合所有不希望受到威權控制的人一起對抗威權統治。
What we have to do first and foremost is to grasp clearly the full picture and in making each step we have to take a broad perspective so that we do not only consider the politics of Hong Kong and we do not only consider the freedom and political rights of Hongkongers but we also know what Beijing is up to . We have to work with all the people who do not wish to be controlled by totalitarianism and fight against the totalitarian governance together
昨天與今早我有聆聽辯論，留意到主席多次打斷議員的發言，指他們離題。
I listened to this debate yesterday and this morning and noticed that the President had interrupted Members a number of times saying that they had digressed from the subject
如果說議案的目的純粹是想換取一些時間，讓政府有多些時間考慮、多解釋法律上的爭議，以及全面處理受影響人士的問題，我也同意討論範圍狹窄。
If the purpose of moving the motion is merely to buy time so that the Government will have more time to consider the matter further understand the legal arguments and fully address the problems of those affected then I agree that the scope of discussion is narrow
雖然政府用大量的制度及程序來包裝"一地兩檢"的安排，但如果我們像剝洋蔥般把《條例草案》逐層剝開，便會發現只有"黨大於法"4個字。
The Government has packaged the co - location arrangement with many systems and procedures but if we tackle the Bill like peeling an onion we will eventually find that the ruling party is superior to the law
前議員"長毛"梁國雄未被"DQ"前，經常與梁美芬議員開玩笑，說她發言"一嚿嚿"。
Former Member Long Hair LEUNG Kwok - hung had before his disqualification often ridiculed Dr Priscilla LEUNGs muddled speech
在梁美芬議員昨天自稱為很重要的發言中，她說以北京違反《基本法》作為反對"一地兩檢"的理由，並不符合"一國兩制"的事實。
Yesterday when Dr Priscilla LEUNG was delivering her self - proclaimed very important speech she said that opposing the co - location arrangement on the ground that Beijing has contravened the Basic Law was inconsistent with the reality of one country two systems
我認為如果抽走梁美芬議員發言的開場白及結語，她實際要宣示的，也是"黨大於法"4個字。
If we ignore the introduction and conclusion of Dr LEUNGs speech she is in effect declaring that the ruling party is superior to the law
主席，讓我解釋為何我們討論中止待續議案時，要討論究竟我們如何理解法律。
President let me explain why we should discuss the interpretation of the law in our discussion of the adjournment motion
中共總書記習近平在2015年發表了很重要的講話大家上網便可找到便是探討黨大還是法大這個問題。
In 2015 the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China CPC XI Jinping made a very important speech―Members can find the speech on the Internet―on whether the ruling party or the law was superior
他的說法其實有一點語言"偽術"，他說："'黨大還是法大'是一個政治陷阱，是一個偽命題。
His argument was actually a kind of double - talking . He said The question of whether the ruling party or the law is superior is a political trap; it is a false proposition
對這個問題，我們不能含糊其辭、語焉不詳，要明確予以回答。
Regarding this question we should not be ambiguous or vague; we must give a clear answer
"最有趣的是，其實這句話沒有下文，所以他並沒有回答，但沒有回答之餘，你又會清楚知道他這句話的意思，便是中國可以有憲法，可以有法律，但中國共產黨大於中國憲法及中國法律。
Interestingly there was actually no further elaboration hence he had not given an answer . Despite the lack of an answer we clearly understand the implication of the General Secretarys remark . It means that notwithstanding the Constitution and the laws in China CPC is superior to the Constitution and the law
主席，如果你問香港人：特首大還是法律大？
President if you ask Hong Kong people Which is superior the Chief Executive or the law?
所有人也會說是法律大，因為連前特首曾蔭權也多次出入監獄，或許即將輪到梁振英。
Everyone will say that the law is superior . The reason is that even former Chief Executive Donald TSANG has been in and out of the prison for a couple of times; perhaps it will soon be LEUNG Chun - yings turn
全國人民代表大會常務委員會一錘定音，作出決定，刻意打破《基本法》第十八條。
The Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress NPCSC had given the final word and made the decision which deliberately contravened Article 18 of the Basic Law
第十八條是"一國兩制"的核心部分，亦是《基本法》當年訂立時人大常委會及北京對自己施加最核心的約束力，我們現在便是討論這個核心問題。
Article 18 forms an essential part of one country two systems and it represents the most essential restraint which NPCSC and Beijing imposed on themselves when the Basic Law was enacted back then; and we are now discussing this essential problem . In the speeches on the co - location arrangement made by the royalists so far they invariably tried to delude the people by describing XRL as fast smart and cool
他們把中共視憲法如無物的邏輯引入香港，用同樣的方法來對待《基本法》，是黨大於法，無法無天。
They are trying to introduce into Hong Kong CPCs logic of complete disregard for the Constitution; and they are adopting the same approach in dealing with the Basic Law ie
所以，如果你與我同樣反對黨大於法，認為憲政是以憲法、《基本法》作為行事標準來規範政府及所有政黨的標準，就不應該就《條例草案》進行二讀，否則後果不堪設想。
the ruling party is superior to the law and defies the law . Thus if Members like me oppose the idea that the ruling party is superior to the law and consider that constitutionality should be upheld and the provisions of the Constitution and the Basic Law should act as the guiding principles for regulating the Government and all political parties we should not conduct a Second Reading debate on the Bill otherwise the consequences will be too ghastly to contemplate
第一，正如我剛才所說，要把黨大於法的新中國式憲政邏輯引入香港。
The first reason as I said earlier concerns the attempt to introduce into Hong Kong the new Chinese constitutional logic of the ruling party being superior to the law
第二，當然與本會有關。
The second reason certainly relates to the Legislative Council
你是否接納修正案，其實是變相幫助所謂《合作安排》及國務院令的實施。
Your approval of the proposed amendments or otherwise will actually facilitate the implementation of the Co - operation Arrangement and the Order of the State Council
以上兩者原本對立法會沒有約束力，但透過《議事規則》賦予你的權力，你以不符合國務院令及《合作安排》這個理由否決了一些修正案。
Initially these two documents are not binding on the Legislative Council but with the powers conferred upon you by the Rules of Procedure you have ruled some amendments inadmissible by reason that they are inconsistent with the Order of the State Council and the Co - operation Arrangement
主席，第二，你就此項辯論設定時限，亦打破了所有先例，把本來只在財政預算案辯論才出現的所謂"裁布"引入法案的辯論，這做法無法無天，完全違反《議事規則》及《基本法》......
President second you have set the time limit for this debate and adopted the practice of tailoring the filibuster previously only used in budget debates in a debate on a bill . This practice defies the law and is totally inconsistent with the Rules of Procedure and the Basic Law
涂謹申議員剛才說，可能他對於中共還有一點幻想，覺得中共可能想錯了一些東西，才會推行"一地兩檢"，不自覺地破壞了"一國兩制"，所以他希望勸諭中共收回、作出彌補，否則就會影響對台政策、"一帶一路"的落實，也影響中國夢的實踐。
Mr James TO said earlier that he might still have some illusions about CPC . In his view CPC might have a wrong perception and thus decided to introduce the co - location arrangement thereby inadvertently undermined one country two systems . Thus Mr TO hoped that he could persuade CPC to withdraw its decision and remedy the situation otherwise it would affect Chinas policy towards Taiwan the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative and the realization of the China Dream
然而，我與涂議員的想法完全相反，我一點也不認為這是行差踏錯，反過來從北京的角度來看，這是大局的一部分。
Nevertheless my view is totally different from that of Mr TO . I do not consider NPCSCs decision an inadvertent error . On the contrary the decision is part of the major plan from Beijings point of view
主席，這個惡夢在2009年還沒那麼真實，我們那時候還在說保衞菜園村，還在說公帑是否用得 其所。
This nightmare was not so real in 2009 when Members were still talking about defending Choi Yuen Tsuen and whether public funds were properly utilized
我覺得所有"拉布"、議會抗爭在今時今日已不足以表達我們現正面對的困難或危機，我們找不到恰當的語言、行動來回應黨大於法、無法無天的瘋狂時代，我想這就是我們此刻的處境。
I think all actions including filibustering and contesting in the Legislative Council are not adequate for expressing the difficulties or risks we are now facing . We cannot find any suitable language or action to respond to this crazy era in which the ruling party is superior to the law and the law is defied . I think that is our current plight
主席，我發言是代表工聯會反對陳淑莊議員提出的中止待續議案。
President on behalf of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions I speak in opposition to the adjournment motion moved by Ms Tanya CHAN
第二點，是"明呃鐘"。
Second they have been blatantly milking the clock
但是，"雞食放光蟲"，他們是有心發言還是只想"拉布"，所有市民都看得到；不是你說，不是我說，是市民大眾都看得到的。
All members of the public can see whether they have the intention of speaking or just want to filibuster . That is not for you or me to judge
由於二讀辯論的8小時有可能被這項中止待續議案佔據部分時間，二讀辯論的時間可能變得更少或更受限制，這結果是誰造成的？
Since part of the eight hours allocated for the Second Reading debate may be occupied by this adjournment motion the Second Reading debate time may become even shorter or be further limited . Who created this result?
反對派議員多次聲稱"一地兩檢"違法違憲，令香港喪失部分司法權。
Opposition Members have alleged time and again that the co - location arrangement is both unlawful and unconstitutional and will deprive Hong Kong of part of its jurisdiction
首先，我必須指出，他們的"割地論"本身有強烈的"港獨"意識。
First of all I must point out that their cession of land theory carries a strong sense of Hong Kong independence
我認為他們若尊重《基本法》，根本不應以"割地論"形容今次"一地兩檢"的安排。
In my view if they respected the Basic Law they should not have described this co - location arrangement as a cession of land at all
事實上，在"一地兩檢"落實之前，以及在有關的司法程序完結之前，是不可能有答案的，因為雙方所說的只是各自的意見，並不是法官的判決。
In fact before the implementation of the co - location arrangement and before the completion of the relevant judicial proceedings there can be no answer to that question because the two sides are just talking about their respective opinions rather than a judges ruling
因此，如果今天以一個不存在的判決來阻止該條例生效，是本末倒置，是說不通的。
Therefore if we used a non - existent ruling to preclude the enactment of the Bill today we would be putting the cart before the horse and there can be no justification for that
"一地兩檢"與市民的生活息息相關，如何有效運用高鐵和如何加快落實便捷的"一地兩檢"，是市民所關心的民生議題。
The co - location arrangement is closely related to peoples daily lives . How XRL can be used effectively and how the convenient co - location arrangement can be implemented more expeditiously are livelihood issues of concern to the public
如果反對派再一意孤行地拖延，只是逆民意而行。
If opposition Members continue to procrastinate obstinately they are just acting against public opinion
反對派議員到過粵港澳大灣區後表示香港落後了，要追落後，但他們有否讓香港人追落後？
After paying a visit to the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Bay Area opposition Members are now saying that Hong Kong has fallen behind and needs to play catch - up but do they allow Hong Kong people to play catch - up?
高鐵會為香港和內地擴闊1小時生活圈。
XRL will expand the one - hour living circle for both Hong Kong and the Mainland
當然，大家亦會關心"造大個餅"對市民是否有益。
Of course there are also concerns about whether making the pie bigger will be beneficial to the public
正如我剛才所說，反對派議員到過大灣區後便說要追落後，但又不讓香港人追，這樣還不是"嘥米飯"？
As I mentioned just now after paying a visit to the Bay Area opposition Members are now saying that Hong Kong needs to play catch - up but they do not allow Hong Kong people to do so . Is this not a waste of resources?
過去的民意調查一直都有過半數市民支持落實"一地兩檢"和高鐵盡快通車，為何反對派議員不聽這些意見，要逆民意而行？
Past opinion surveys consistently showed majority support for the implementation of the co - location arrangement and the expeditious commissioning of XRL . Why do opposition Members not listen to such voices but act against public opinion?
當然，他的身份是港鐵主席，有利益衝突，但大家如果有落區聆聽市民的意見，應知道很多市民都指罵 反對派議員"阻住地球轉"。
He certainly had a conflict of interest in making the criticism in his capacity as the Chairman of the MTR Corporation Limited but Members who have visited the districts to listen to peoples opinions should know that many people have also rebuked opposition Members for throwing a spanner in the works
我希望他們不要再提出休會辯論和中止待續議案，因為市民已給他們很多"中指"了。
I hope that they will no longer propose any adjournment debate or adjournment motion because many members of the public have already given them the finger
我謹此發言，多謝主席。
I so submit . Thank you President
我的問題很簡單，就是希望你注意，文明社會立法機關的議會精神，是要讓每位議員也有平等機會發言。
My question is simple just seeking to draw your attention to the fact that the parliamentary spirit of the legislature in a civilized society is to provide equal opportunities for Members to speak
議員當然可以選擇不發言，但現在有議員要求發言，你卻因為時間所限不讓他們發言。
Members may certainly choose not to speak but now Members have requested permission to speak yet you do not permit them to do so given the time constraint
廣告商會不高興嗎？
Will the advertisers be unhappy with it?
這是不成立的，我希望你三思。
This does not hold water . I advise you to think twice
主席，根據《議事規則》第171條，立法會會議法定人數為不少於全體議員的二分之一，包括你在內。
President under Rule 171 of the Rules of Procedure RoP the quorum of the Council shall be not less than one half of all its Members including you
你剛才多次提到點算法定人數浪費時間，難道你認為《議事規則》訂立這一條是浪費時間？
You repeatedly stated earlier that it was a waste of time requesting headcounts . Do you consider that this provision of RoP is wasting time?
很多議員希望發言時有更多同事聽到他的觀點，他亦有權要求點算法定人數，你怎能說這是浪費時間？
A number of Members hope that more Honourable colleagues will be able to listen to their arguments when they speak and they also have the right to request headcounts . How can you brand it a waste of time?
主席，我想先回應兩位議員剛才的發言。
President first of all I will respond to the speeches of two Members . I will respond to Dr CHIANG Lai - wan first
其實，民主黨反對或擔心的，是"一地兩檢"的安排。
In fact the co - location arrangement is what the Democratic Party opposes or worries about
所以，如果反對"一地兩檢"的人不獲准返大陸及乘搭高鐵，邏輯上便有謬誤了。
Thus suggesting that those who oppose the co - location arrangement should not be allowed to take XRL is illogical
但是，既然她弄了這麼久也弄不清，我認為支持陳淑莊議員就《廣深港高鐵條例草案》提出的中止待續議案，也非常合理，因為蔣議員可能需要多一些時間了解為何"一地兩檢"如此具爭議，並且弄清楚反對"一地兩檢"不等於反對高鐵。
Nevertheless since Dr CHIANG has not understood the crux of the problem after such a long time I think it is very reasonable to support Ms Tanya CHANs motion to adjourn the debate on the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link Co - location Bill the Bill . Dr CHIANG may need a little more time to understand why the co - location arrangement is so controversial and to realize that opposing the co - location arrangement is not the same as opposing XRL
更令人擔心的是郭偉强議員。
Mr KWOK Wai - keung is even more worrying
是否只要提及"割地"，便等於有所謂的"港獨"意識？
Does the mere mention of cessation of land indicate the so - called Hong Kong independence ideology?
原來郭偉强議員也不明白當中的邏輯。
Surprisingly Mr KWOK does not understand this logic
甚麼分離主義或"港獨"等，根本不是我們反對"一地兩檢"的原因，不過，有些建制派議員可能別有用心，"老屈"成風。
We oppose the co - location arrangement not because we support separatism or Hong Kong independence etc . Yet some pro - establishment Members may have ulterior motives and they are in a habit of making false accusations
主席，我發言支持陳淑莊議員根據《議事規則》第401條，就《條例草案》提出中止待續議案。
President I speak in support of Ms Tanya CHANs motion to adjourn the debate on the Bill according to Rule 401 of the Rules of Procedure
除了剛才的原因外，建制派仍然不明白我們在爭議些甚麼。
Apart from the reasons mentioned above we also have other arguments which pro - establishment Members still do not understand
當然政府的宣傳也一直說，如果通過《條例草案》，香港人可以在西九龍站乘搭高鐵直接前往大陸，然後接駁國內高鐵網絡，實在非常方便快捷。
Certainly the Government has all along publicized that if the Bill is passed Hong Kong people can take XRL at the West Kowloon Station to travel directly to the Mainland and then be connected to the Mainland high - speed rail network
但她質疑局長只是請吃"砵仔糕"那麼失禮，給人"有事鍾無艷，無事夏迎春"的感覺。
But she thought that the Secretary was too stingy in treating members of the Bills Committee to bowl puddings only thus giving members the impression that the Secretary prays no more once on shore
主席，法案委員會所有委員，應該很認真審議所有條文，我們認為時間相當趕急，因為政府定下"死線"，高鐵要在今年9月通車，這是一個硬指標。
President all members of the Bills Committee should very seriously scrutinize all the provisions of the Bill . We consider that the deliberation of the Bill has been hastily conducted for the reason that a deadline has been set by the Government . The scheduled commissioning of XRL in September this year is a non - negotiable target
然後倒數過來，給予我們審議《條例草案》的時間根本不足夠。
Counting back from the time for commissioning the time available for Members to scrutinize the Bill is by no means enough
為何政府拖延至2017年7月25日才公布"一地兩檢"的方案？即距離通車的硬指標只有1年多，才公開"一地兩檢"的方案，以及政府的所謂理據。
Why did the Government keep procrastinating and only announced the proposed co - location arrangement and the so - called justifications on 25 July 2017 which is just a year or more before the scheduled commissioning of XRL?
政府當時表示，已參考深圳灣口岸的模式，在西九龍站劃定內地口岸區，連同營運中的車廂，將交由內地管轄，適用內地法律，由內地法院行使司法管轄權。
The Government said back then that after taking reference from the Shenzhen Bay Port model it designated a Mainland Port Area MPA at the West Kowloon Station . MPA together with the train compartments in operation would be subject to the jurisdiction of the Mainland Mainland laws would apply to matters in MPA and the courts of the Mainland would exercise jurisdiction over such matters
其實說來說去，最具爭議的地方，是憲政的問題，是憲政的安排和《基本法》的問題。
In fact we have pointed out time and again that the most controversial issue is constitutionality; it concerns the constitutional arrangement and the issue of the Basic Law
《基本法》第十八條訂明，"全國性法律除列於本法附件三者外，不在香港特別行政區實施。
Article 18 of the Basic Law provides that [n]ational laws shall not be applied in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region except for those listed in Annex III to this Law
"《基本法》亦列明，"任何列入附件三的法律，限於有關國防、外交和其他按本法規定不屬於香港特別行政區自治範圍的法律。
The Basic Law also provides that [l]aws listed in Annex III to this Law shall be confined to those relating to defence and foreign affairs as well as other matters outside the limits of the autonomy of the Region as specified by this Law
"民 主黨看不到現時的《條例草案》如何能夠符合《基本法》第十八條。
The Democratic Party cannot see how the existing Bill complies with Article 18 of the Basic Law