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我歡迎上述撥款安排，其中大灣區和"一帶一路"是國家國策，除了"由上"政府與政府之間建立溝通及策劃平台外，也需"而下"透過業界參與，提供專業意見，務實地進行產品包裝及宣傳推廣工作，這種"上下結合"安排必定較由政府單方面推行更為實際。
Given that the Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative are national policies a platform has to be established among governments for communication and planning purposes . In addition the industry must be engaged to provide expert opinions and undertake product packaging and publicity and promotion work in a pragmatic manner . This top - down arrangement that sees combined official - civil efforts is definitely more practical than the promotion efforts unilaterally made by the Government
當然，旅議會於獲發撥款後，應多徵詢業界意見，包括以配對形式鼓勵大家共同參與，充分發揮業界的積極性。
Of course after receiving the funding TIC should consult the industry including engaging members of the industry on a matching basis to give full play to the proactiveness of the industry
在支持旅遊業發展資訊科技方面，政府於去年撥款1,000萬元予旅議會，以配對形式資助中小型旅行社使用資訊科技。
On providing support for the tourism industry to develop information technology the Government allocated 10 million last year to TIC for subsidizing the use of information technology by small and medium travel agents
業界歡迎有關調整，認為新建議有助更多中小型旅行社使用資訊科技，提升競爭力，有利就業及增加政府稅收，可說是百利而無一害，希望政府盡快予以落實。
The industry welcomes the relevant adjustment and considers that the new proposal will help small and medium travel agents use information technology enhance their competitive edge facilitate employment and bring more tax revenue to the Government . I hope the Government can implement the adjustment expeditiously as it can only bring benefits instead of harms
主席，旅遊業是香港四大經濟支柱之一，但負責旅遊業的商務及經濟發展局管轄的事務繁雜，無法專注旅遊發展，因此與旅遊相關的政策及投資現時交由旅遊事務署負責。
Chairman the tourism industry is one of the four economic pillars in Hong Kong . However the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau which is in charge of the industry is unable to focus on tourism development as it has to deal with numerous affairs . As a result tourism - related policies and investment are now brought under the ambit of the Tourism Commission
特區政府可參考內地的做法，成立旅遊局或旅遊文化局，為香港制訂一套長遠及涉及廣泛層面的旅遊發展規劃，使旅遊業得以為香港經濟作出更多貢獻。
The Special Administrative Region Government may draw reference from the Mainlands practice by establishing a Tourism Bureau or Tourism and Culture Bureau and formulating a long - term and extensive tourism development plan for Hong Kong so as to enable the industry to make greater contribution to Hong Kong economy
此外，政府未有充分諮詢商界，便匆匆推出取消強制性公積金對沖的初步構思，以致中小微企百上加斤。
Furthermore the Government has not fully consulted the business sector before putting forward its preliminary idea of abolishing the offsetting mechanism of the Mandatory Provident Fund System thus further aggravating the burden of medium small and micro enterprises
如果政府一意孤行，不少旅行社難免會倒閉或出現裁員潮。
Should the Government go ahead despite opposition quite many travel agents will inevitably face closure or layoffs
因此，如果政府堅持推出現時提出的初步構思方案，我一定會反對。
This is why I will definitely voice objection should the Government insist on putting forward its preliminary proposal
主席，我謹此陳辭，支持把38個總目納入附表。
With these remarks I support the sums for the 38 heads standing part of the Schedule
主席，這個環節是討論沒有修正案的總目，我認為沒有修正案的總目與特區政府的理財哲學息息相關，所以必須談論新一屆特區政府上場後的理財哲學。
Chairman this session is a discussion on the heads with no amendment . I think heads with no amendment are closely related to the fiscal philosophy of the Special Administrative Region SAR Government so it is necessary to discuss the fiscal philosophy adopted by the current - term Government since it assumed office
從今次的財政預算案，我們清楚看到所謂的理財新哲學，完全欠缺新的內涵，只是繼續抱殘守缺，讓社會貧窮依舊，又沿襲過去缺乏長遠規劃的思維，繼續側重財團，偏袒商界，忽視基層，在民生問題上"拖得便拖"，無助解決和改善貧富懸殊的問題。
The Budget this time around presents a clear picture of the so - called new fiscal philosophy . There is nothing new in content but a continual clasp of the outdated and fragmentary practices . It continues to allow the community to live in poverty follow the mentality which lacks long - term planning adopted in the past tilt to consortia favour the business sector and ignore the grass roots
據香港大學民意研究計劃的調查顯示，今年只有26.3%的受訪市民表示滿意這份預算案，預算案的平均分只有48.2分，是近10年來最低。
On peoples livelihood issues it sticks to the procrastination approach which is unhelpful to addressing or alleviating the problem of disparity between the rich and the poor . According to the survey of the Public Opinion Programme of the University of Hong Kong only 26.3 % of the respondents are satisfied with the Budget this year . The average score of the Budget is 48.2 which is the lowest over the past 10 years
主席，雖然上屆政府已重設扶貧委員會並定立貧窮線，但近數年，香港的貧窮人口持續增加，貧富懸殊的情況不減反增。
Chairman the previous - term Government had re - established the Commission on Poverty and set the poverty line . Yet in recent years the poor population in Hong Kong kept increasing and the poverty gap has widened rather than narrowed
香港自稱為國際都市，但可惜只是上層繁榮，基層卻難以維生。
Though Hong Kong claims to be a cosmopolitan city prosperity is only seen in the upper class and the grass roots can hardly eke out a living
近數年的物價不斷飆升，市民生活的主要成本正不斷地增加，不少基層市民對住屋問題非常擔心，害怕沒有居住的地方，這是最大的問題。
With the continual surge in prices in the past few years the cost of living keeps rising . Many grass roots feel extremely anxious about accommodation fearing that they will have nowhere to dwell . This is the greatest problem
在為民紓困而言，這豈不是一個諷刺和笑話嗎？
In the context of offering relief to the people what an irony and laughing stock it is
代理主席，對於一份備受批評的預算案，特首卻一直讚不絕口，甚至表明"力撐"。
Deputy Chairman this Budget is subject to severe criticisms yet the Chief Executive heaps praises on it and expresses her full support for the Budget
當"派糖"不公道，引致民怨四起時，特首還"幫口死撐"，表示有需要時可由關愛基金處理相關問題。
When the unfair distribution of candies has aroused widespread grievances in the community the Chief Executive gives her desperate support to the Budget and says that the problems may be handled by the Community Care Fund CCF if necessary
不過，大家也知關愛基金本身也受到很多限制，並非如特首所說般可以"補漏拾遺"，讓基層市民得益。
Yet we all know that CCF has its own limitations and it may not be able to implement gap - plugging measures which will benefit the grass roots
特首一直以來均以民生事項作擋箭牌，但上任後即將以往"以民生為大前提"的說法拋諸腦後。
All along the Chief Executive has been hiding behind this shield of peoples livelihood . Yet once assumed office she has thrown her words of attaching the greatest importance to peoples livelihood out of her mind
我們明顯看到，今次預算案的結果是對工商界獻媚，致令社會的民生、貧富差距問題得不到解決。
We can see clearly that the effect of this Budget is to curry favour with the business and industrial sectors and thus the livelihood issues in society and the problem of disparity between the rich and poor remain unresolved
代理主席，不知你有否聽到我開始時的發言，我指出因這個環節是討論沒有修正案的總目，而沒有修正案的總目與新一屆政府的理財新哲學息息相關，所以我一直在說明特區政府的理財新哲學，如何未能令有關總目達到拉近貧富差距、改善民生的效果。
Deputy Chairman I wonder if you have listened to the opening remarks I made just now . I pointed out that this session is a discussion on the heads with no amendment which are closely related to the new fiscal philosophy of the current - term Government . Then I went on to explain how the new fiscal philosophy of the SAR Government has failed to ensure that expenditure under the relevant heads have fulfilled the function of narrowing the poverty gap and improving the peoples lot
代理主席，我認為今次預算案在共享經濟成果上，確實未能達到為民紓困的效果，所以政府應重新思考如何將龐大的盈餘益惠基層市民。
Deputy Chairman in the context of sharing economic prosperity I think it is true that the authorities have failed to fulfil the function of offering relief to the needy . Hence the Government should reconsider how the colossal surplus should be spent to benefit the grass roots
我們看到基層市民面對的生活壓力正不斷增加，如果大家有落區，有聽過民意，便知現時的物價高、租金也高昂。
As we can see grass roots are facing increasing pressure in their living . If Members have paid visits to various districts and listened to the views of the public they will know that prices and rent are exorbitant these days
主席，首先感謝各位議員對醫療衞生及市政服務等大眾關注議題所提出的意見，我現在重點回應議員在辯論發言時提出的意見。
President first of all I thank Members for the views on such issues of major public concern as health care and municipal services . I will now respond to the various suggestions made by Members during the debate in a focused manner
多位議員要求政府為公營醫療投放更多資源。
Many Members requested the Government to allocate more resources to public health care services
醫院管理局在2018-2019年度的經常撥款總額為615億元，較對上一個財政年度提高近60億元，從而增加病床數目、手術室節數、普通科和專科門診名額等。
A total recurrent funding of 61.5 billion is allocated to the Hospital Authority HA in 2018 - 2019―up by nearly 6 billion from the previous financial year―to increase among others the number of hospital beds and operating theatre sessions as well as the quotas for general outpatient and specialist outpatient consultation
相關資源亦會用於重聘退休醫療人員，並透過有限度註冊形式聘請非本地培訓醫生。
The relevant resources will also be deployed to rehire retired health care professionals and employ non - locally trained doctors under limited registration
醫管局亦會加強支援醫療培訓，提高 醫療專業人員的能力。
HA will also strengthen its support for medical training to improve the ability of medical professionals
這些措施有助紓緩前線醫護人員的壓力，同時加大醫管局的服務量，以應付人口老化所帶來的挑戰。
These measures undertaken to help alleviate the pressure on frontline health care personnel and increase the service capacity of HA will serve to tackle the challenges brought forth by an ageing population
此外，醫管局已決定從今年4月1日起，取消相關新入職員工首兩年不設增薪點的做法。
Moreover HA has decided to abolish from 1 April this year onwards the policy on incremental pay freeze in the first two years of service in respect of certain new recruits
我們亦會引進新安排，以每3年為1個周期，按照人口增長比例和人口結構的變動，逐步遞增對醫管局的經常撥款，讓醫管局能更有效地持續應對人口增長衍生的服務需求。
A new arrangement will also be introduced under which the recurrent provision for HA will be increased progressively on a triennium basis having regard to population growth and demographic changes . That will enable HA to respond on a sustained basis more effectively to service demand arising from population growth
多位議員關注醫療人手問題。
Many Members are concerned about health care manpower
政府已把大學教育資助委員會資助的醫療培訓學額由約1,150個大幅增至約現在的1,800個。
The Government has increased substantially the number of health care training places funded by the University Grants Committee UGC from about 1 150 to some 1 800 at the moment
政府現正與教資會商討在2019-2020學年起的3年期，進一步增加教資會資助醫生、牙醫、護士和相關專職醫療人員的學額。
It is now discussing with UCG a further increase in UGC - funded training places for doctors dentists nurses and relevant allied health professionals in the three - year period of 2019 - 2020
另外，立法會剛於3月通過《2017年醫生註冊條例草案》。
Besides the Legislative Council just passed the Medical Registration Amendment Bill 2017
香港醫務委員會會盡快落實有關改善投訴處理及紀律研訊機制的安排。
The Medical Council of Hong Kong MCHK will expeditiously implement arrangements in relation to improving the complaint handling and disciplinary inquiry mechanism
醫委會亦可批准有限度註冊醫生的申請年期延長至不多於3年，讓合資格的非本地培訓醫生在香港執業。
MCHK will also be able to approve applications for limited registration for an extended period of not exceeding three years enabling qualified non - locally trained doctors to practise in Hong Kong
我們亦於今天向立法會提交病人組織選舉醫委會業外委員的附屬法例。
And we have submitted to the Legislative Council today the subsidiary legislation on the election of lay members of MCHK by patient organizations
政府會修訂法例，在自願醫保計劃下提供稅務扣減。
The Government will amend the law to allow tax deduction for relevant premiums paid under the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme
市民及為其受養人繳交的保費均可獲稅務扣減。
Premiums paid by a person for himselfherself and their dependants will be allowed for deduction
每年可作稅務扣減的保費上限為每名受保人8,000元，而可申請稅務扣減的受養人數目並無上限。
The deduction ceiling is 8,000 per insured person per year . There is no cap on the number of dependents that are eligible for tax deduction
財政預算案宣布撥出5,000萬元恆常撥款，推行精神健康教育及反歧視計劃。
It was announced in the Budget that a recurrent funding of 50 million will be allocated to the implementation of a mental health education and destigmatization campaign
我們亦會增撥超過1億4,000萬元，供醫管局增聘人手和應付其他相關開支，以加強為兒童及青少年、成人和長者提供的精神健康服務。
We will also provide an extra provision of 140 million to HA to recruit additional staff and meet other relevant expenditures with a view to enhancing metal health services for children adolescents adults and elderly
大家都關注十年醫院發展計劃。
Members are also concerned about the 10 - year Hospital Development Plan
我們會繼續致力落實已預留2,000億元的十年醫院發展計劃。
We will continue our efforts to implement the 10 - year Hospital Development Plan for which a sum of 200 billion has already been earmarked
政府亦已邀請醫管局籌備第二個十年醫院發展計劃，以增加病床數目、醫療設施和診症名額。
The Government has invited HA to start planning the second 10 - year Hospital Development Plan to deliver additional hospital beds and provide additional facilities and quota for consultation
藥物資助方面，關愛基金已推出計劃，資助合資格病人購買價錢極昂貴的藥物。
In respect of drug subsidization the Community Care Fund CCF has launched an assistance programme to provide eligible patients with subsidies for the purchase of ultra - expensive drugs
我們會擴大援助項目的資助範圍，按個別情況為有特殊臨床需要的病人就特定藥物治療提供資助。
We will also extend the scope of the programme to provide patients with subsidies for specific drug treatments according to individual patients special clinical needs
醫管局亦會加快檢討關愛基金項目中病人藥費分擔機制，於今年上半年提出改善方案，以紓緩病人的財政壓力。
HA will also expedite the review of the patients co - payment mechanism under CCF with improvement measures to be proposed in the first half of this year to alleviate the financial burden on patients
財政預算案已預留5億元作為財政上的配合。
A provision of 500 million has been set aside in the Budget as financial support
另外，我們今年進一步建議把醫療券的累積上限由4,000元調高至5,000元，以及向每位合資格長者提供屬一次性質的額外1,000元醫療券金額。
In addition we further propose to raise the accumulation limit of Elderly Health Care Vouchers EHCV from 4,000 to 5,000 this year and provide on a one - off basis an additional 1,000 worth of vouchers to eligible elderly persons
在考慮進一步的優化措施時，我們須詳細評估長遠的財政影響。
In considering further enhancement measures a detailed assessment must be made of the long - term financial impacts
至於監管長者醫療券方面，多位議員都表達關注。衞生署會例行查核已登記的醫療服務提供者，監察使用長者醫療券的異常交易情況，以及跟進每宗投訴、媒體報道和相關情報等。
As regards the monitoring of EHCV a matter about which a number of Members have expressed concern the Department of Health DH conducts routine inspections of registered providers of medical services monitors aberrant patterns of transactions relating to the use of EHCV and follows up every complaint media reports and relevant intelligence etc
衞生署亦定期向參與長者醫療券計劃的醫療服務提供者發放有關守則，並透過不同渠道，提醒長者使用醫療券時應注意的事項。
HD also issues regularly to participating service providers the relevant practices and reminds elderly persons through different channels the points to note when using vouchers
就中醫藥發展方面，在2018-2019年度，食物及衞生局會成立專責發展中醫藥的組別。
Insofar as the development of Chinese medicine is concerned the Food and Health Bureau will set up a dedicated unit to oversee Chinese medicine development in 2018 - 2019
我們亦已委託顧問公司，就中醫醫院的定位進行諮詢，預計於本年上半年公布有關研究結果。
We have also commissioned a consultancy to conduct a consultation on the positioning of a Chinese medicine hospital . The relevant study result is expected to be published in the first half of this year
我們亦會設立5億元專項基金，用作支持中醫藥業的發展。
We will also establish a 500 million fund to support the development of Chinese medicine
在是否及如何將中醫藥納入公營醫療系統的議題上，政府需作多方面的考慮，包括社會對中醫服務的需求、中醫師及相關專業的薪酬及培訓、政府涉及的經常性財政承擔等。
As regards whether and how Chinese medicine should be incorporated into the public health care system the Government needs to give consideration to various aspects including the public demand for Chinese medicine services salaries and training of Chinese medicine practitioners and professions related to Chinese medicine services as well as the recurrent financial commitments of the Government
政府亦與醫管局就中醫藥在本港醫療系統的定位進行研究，並會考慮整體行業發展的情況。
The Government is now conducting a study with HA on the positioning of Chinese medicine in the local health care system and will consider the overall development of the industry
有議員提出粵港澳大灣區醫療發展的問題，"內地與香港關於建立更緊密經貿關係的安排"為香港醫療服務業界提供了平台，促進兩地在醫療衞生方面的交流和合作，香港服務提供者可以在內地以獨資形式、或與內地的醫療機構和其他經濟組織等以合資或合作形式設置醫療機構。
Some Members raised the issue of health care development in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Bay Area . The Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement CEPA provides a platform for the medical services sector of Hong Kong promoting exchange and cooperation in health care between the two places . Through this arrangement Hong Kong service suppliers can set up in the Mainland wholly - owned medical institutions or medical institutions in the form of equity joint venture or contractual joint venture with among others medical institutions and other economic organizations in the Mainland
目前，香港服務提供者已經在廣東省設立了27家診所、醫院或門診部等醫療機構。
Hong Kong service suppliers have now set up 27 such medical institutions as clinics hospitals and outpatient clinics in Guangdong Province
我們將繼續與廣東省政府保持緊密聯繫，加強粵港澳大灣區在醫療人才培訓的交流合作，並鼓勵更多港澳服務提供者到國內設置醫療機構，為粵港澳居民在內地就醫提供更多便利條件。
We will continue to maintain close liaison with the Guangdong Provincial Government strengthen the exchange and cooperation in health care manpower training in the Bay Area and encourage more service suppliers in Hong Kong and Macao to set up medical institutions in the Mainland with a view to providing residents of Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao with more favourable conditions for seeking medical consultation
在漁業發展方面，政府現時實施了一系列漁業發展的管理措施，包括禁止在本港水域進行拖網捕魚，並與水警、海事處和內地有關當局合力打擊非法捕魚活動。
In respect of fisheries development the Government has implemented a series of management measures to control fisheries development including a ban on trawling in local waters and collaborating with the Marine Police the Marine Department and the relevant Mainland departments in combatting illegal fishing activities
非法捕魚活動最高可判罰款20萬元及監禁6個月。
Any person engaging in illegal fishing activities is liable to a maximum fine of 200,000 and imprisonment for six months
我們相信上述罰則具有阻嚇力。
We believe such penalties have a deterrent effect
我們亦會透過財政、技術等措施，協助漁民及養魚戶轉型至高增值及可持續的模式發展。
We will also assist fishermen and fish farmers in switching to high value - added and sustainable modes of development
在公眾街市方面，財政預算案已預留20億元，推行10年"街市現代化計劃"。
On public markets a provision of 2 billion has been earmarked in the Budget for implementing a Market Modernisation Programme over the next 10 years
食物環境衞生署已成立專責隊伍，全面檢視現有近100個街市的情況，有系統地改善其設施和管理。
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has formed a dedicated team to conduct a comprehensive review of nearly 100 public markets for the improvement of their facilities and management in a systematic manner
有關改善工程可包括加裝冷氣、全面翻新，甚或重建街市等。
The relevant improvement works could include installation of air - conditioning systems major overhaul or even redevelopment
此外，我們會盡快處理143間骨灰安置所提交的申請。
Furthermore we will process as soon as possible the applications submitted by 143 columbaria
多位議員亦關心龕位的供應和規管，政府致力推動以地區為本的骨灰安置所發展計劃，至今已就14個選址獲得區議會支持，涉及超過59萬個新龕位。
Many Members are concerned about the supply and regulation of niches . The Government is committed to pursuing a district - based columbarium development scheme and has so far obtained support from the District Councils for 14 identified sites which involve more than 590 000 new niches
我們也將在本年第二季就可續期龕位的建議完成諮詢區議會的工作。
We will conclude in the second quarter this year the consultation work with District Councils on the proposal of extendable niches
政府亦會繼續加強推廣綠色殯葬。
And the Government will continue to step up promotion of green burial
在動物福利方面，政府一直重視動物福利，正參考國際經驗及考慮香港實況，檢視現行與動物福利有關的法例，當中包括研究在法例中引入對照顧動物的人士施加須謹慎照顧其動物責任的概念。
As regards animal welfare the Government attaches great importance to this issue and is now studying the existing legislation related to animal welfare in the local context by drawing reference from international experiences in which we will explore the introduction of a concept of positive duty of care on animal keepers
我們會適時諮詢相關持份者。
We will consult the stakeholders in due course
主席，我謹此陳辭，希望議員通過《2018年撥款條例草案》。
With these remarks President I hope Members will pass the Appropriation Bill 2018
就教育方面，首先我想談論今次財政預算案代繳中學文憑試考試費的措施。
As regards education first I wish to discuss the measure of paying the examination fees for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination HKDSE announced in the Budget
坦白說，代繳中學文憑試考試費的建議最初由民主建港協進聯盟提出。
Frankly speaking the proposal of paying the examination fees for HKDSE was initially made by the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong
我們原意是希望特區政府考慮資助日校考生的考試費，而特區政府亦接納了我們的建議，並把涵蓋範圍擴闊至所有考生，但最後因為社會出現反彈，而決定不為自修生代繳考試費。
Our original intention was based on the hope that the Special Administrative Region SAR Government would consider subsidizing the examination fees for day school candidates . The SAR Government accepted our proposal and extended the eligibility to cover all candidates . Unfortunately at last it decided not to pay the examination fees for private candidates due to the reaction in society
對於自修生不獲代繳考試費，我體諒到有關當局面對的兩難處境，為何我這樣說呢？
As regards not paying the examination fees for private candidates I understand the dilemma faced by the authorities . Why am I saying this?
我認為，最好的做法當然是政府為所有參與這個公開試的考生代繳考試費。
In my view the best option is of course the Government pays the examination fees for all candidates sitting the public examination
但大家都知道，當特區政府公布了這個"慷慨"的方案後，不少網民表示打算組團報考DSE。
However it is common knowledge that after the SAR Government had announced the generous proposal many netizens made known their intention to form a group to sit for HKDSE
其實他們針對的並非DSE本身，而是不滿今次預算案"派糖"不足，借機發泄。
In fact they targeted not HKDSE per se but the insufficient candies given away by the Budget thereby taking the opportunity to vent their spleen
其實，事情發展下去，有多少市民真的會報名考試而又搗亂試場呢？
Indeed in the normal course of events how many people will truly enter for the examination and cause disturbances in the examination venues?
但按現時自修生的報考條件，市民只要年滿19歲即可報考。
But according to the existing entry qualifications people aged 19 or above can enter for the examination
要是有人抱着"玩玩下"或攪局的心態去應考而令考生大增，無疑會對其他考生造成負面的影響。
If some people enter for the examination for fun or to cause disturbances and thus the number of candidates sharply increases it will undoubtedly create a negative impact on other candidates
當然，有人批評政府的方案欠缺深思熟慮，政府亦因擔心這些不良的影響而提出了修正的方案去回應社會的憂慮。
Of course some people criticize the Government for the lack of careful consideration in its proposal . Worried about such negative impact the Government has introduced a revised proposal to respond to concerns in society
大家是否應該冷靜地想想，要批評和譴責的，究竟是資助考生的特區政府，還是那些意圖損人不利己、連累自修生未能受惠的無聊人呢？
Should people not calm down and think about whether the SAR Government which subsidizes the candidates or those fribbles intending to harm others without benefiting themselves and rob private candidates of their benefits are to be blamed and denounced?
代理主席，在教育方面，另一個我想提及的問題是"火柴盒式校舍"。
Deputy Chairman another issue regarding education that I wish to raise concerns matchbox - style school premises
今年庫房"水浸"，但政府仍然忽略了現存20多間整體硬件和設施低於標準的學校校舍，俗稱為"火柴盒式校舍"。
With a flooded Treasury this year the Government still overlooks the existing 20 and more school premises with generally substandard hardware and facilities which are commonly known as matchbox - style school premises
我早前曾經兩次參觀一間在柴灣的"火柴盒式校舍"，該校的師生均非常渴望校舍能獲重建或搬遷。
I had earlier twice visited a matchbox - style school premises in Chai Wan the teachers and students of which both longed for redevelopment or relocation of the school premises
學校旁原本的確有一幅屬房屋署的空地可供學校作擴建之用，但最終政府部門拒絕了學校的請求，而這幅空地現在成了地盤，正在興建一幢"插針"公屋，令該學校師生大失所望。
Originally an idle land lot under the Housing Department next to the school could be used for its extension but eventually the government department rejected the schools request . Now the idle land lot has become a construction site where a standalone public rental housing building is being built much to the chagrin of the teachers and students of the school
事實上，這些校舍的空間非常狹小，設施十分落後，但要容納不少師生，學習環境因而十分差劣。
As a matter of fact the premises of such schools have very limited space and outdated facilities but need to accommodate a large number of teachers and students rendering the learning environment extremely poor
在香港這個繁榮的大都市裏，這個情況實在令人非常難堪。
In Hong Kong which is a prosperous metropolis it is an exceedingly unbearable situation
特區政府坐擁豐厚的財政盈餘，每年增加超過50億元教育經常性開支，為甚麼預算案、為甚麼特區政府不可以為這些"火柴盒式校舍"多做一點工作？
With an abundant fiscal surplus the SAR Government has been increasing the recurrent expenditure on education by over 5 billion annually . Why can the Budget and the SAR Government not do more for such matchbox - style school premises?
在教育界內，教師的薪酬和教席是問題，需要特區政府正視和解決。
In the education sector teachers pay and the number of teaching posts are problems that the SAR Government needs to address squarely and solve