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香港長期陷入政治內耗，反觀回歸過去20多年的發展，我們真是錯過了很多機會，也花了太多時間在政治爭拗上。
For a long period of time Hong Kong was in the impasse of internal political conflicts . Looking back at the development over the past two decades since the reunification we have genuinely missed a lot of opportunities and have spent too much time on political bickering
眼見周邊城市及其他競爭者不斷追上，現在新加坡、深圳甚至澳門在很多範疇上其實都已超越香港，實在是一次又一次的敲響了警號，最近中央都忍無可忍出手。
During this period of time our neighbouring cities and other competitors have been catching up and now Singapore Shenzhen and even Macao have already overtaken Hong Kong in many fields . Alarm bells have actually been raised time and again for us . Recently the Central Authorities could not put up with it any longer and took action
所以，我十分期望透過《議事規則》的修改及"愛國者治港"原則落實後，香港政治可以回復穩定，立法會能成為一個真正有序、健康的議事平台，讓香港可以集中精力，發展經濟，改善民生，謀劃長遠。
Hence I really hope that through the amendment to RoP and the implementation of the patriots administering Hong Kong principle political stability can be restored in Hong Kong while the Legislative Council can really become an orderly and healthy platform for discussions such that Hong Kong can focus its efforts on economic development on improving peoples livelihood and on long - term planning
我謹此陳辭，支持議案。
With these remarks I support the motion
我發言支持議事規則委員會主席謝偉俊議員提出的擬議決議案。
I speak in support of the proposed resolution moved by Mr Paul TSE Chairman of the Committee on Rules of Procedure
當然，我也要感謝秘書處在過去數年就着有關的修訂搜集世界各地不同議會的資料供我們參考，以及做了長期的諮詢和大量的工作。
Certainly I have also to thank the Secretariat for having collected information from different parliaments around the world for our reference as well as having provided long - term consultation and done massive work in the past few years in relation to the amendments
主席，很簡單，大亂之後必有大治，正如唐朝初年唐太宗和魏徵的一段對話所說。
President simply put great turmoil must be followed by great governance as mentioned in a conversation between Emperor Taizong and WEI Zheng in the early Tang Dynasty
唐太宗問，如果國家剛結束戰爭，是否難以在短時間內令民風有所改變，魏徵則說不是。正正因為大亂之後，大家仍感到痛楚，仍擔心會再有一次"黑暴"重臨，所以這段時間最適宜做好革新的工作，因為剛剛捱過餓的人是不會挑吃揀喝的。
Emperor Taizong asked if it would be difficult to bring about change in public mores in a short period of time if the country had just been through a war and WEI Zheng said no explaining that it was the best time for reform because people were still in pain from the great turmoil and worried about the recurrence of black - clad violence given that those who had just endured starvation would not be picky about what to eat or drink
這是一個很深刻的印象，經歷2019年的大亂，無論是整個香港，以至立法會，皆身受其害，這個革新是必然會出現的。
It struck me deeply that Hong Kong as a whole and the Legislative Council alike suffered from the great turmoil of 2019 . This reform will definitely come about
剛才聽到很多同事說，我們的《議事規則》其實不應隨便修改，不是經常修改的，沒有甚麼必要也不會修改；他們想出很多理由解釋為何要修改《議事規則》。
Earlier on I heard many colleagues say that our Rules of Procedure RoP was not supposed to be amended casually frequently or unnecessarily . They have come up with many reasons to explain why RoP should be amended
但是，我認為修改《議事規則》是很顯淺的事。
However I hold that amending RoP is a matter easily understood
最簡單的例子是，你被人敲一下膝蓋，自然便會動一下，這稱為條件反射。
The simplest example is that when your knee is tapped it will naturally jerk . This is called a conditioned reflex [sic]
主席，既然這是反射動作，就根本不需要解釋太多。
President since this is a reflex action there is no need at all to explain too much about it
但是，當然，我們希望公眾明白究竟修改的理據和需要何在。
But of course we want the public to understand the rationale and the need for the amendments
由於時間有限，我今天不會談及有關如何理順中、長遠丁權政策的問題。
Due to the time constraint I will not talk about how to rationalize the medium and long - term ding rights policy today
請大家聽清楚，香港的城市人現時需要鄉郊。
Please listen carefully local urban dwellers need the countryside now
可是，當時的香港，尤其在經歷了六七暴動後，似乎也有一些自身問題需要處理。
However it seemed that Hong Kong particularly after the 1967 riots also had its own problems to deal with in those days
籠統而言，當時英國想出了一個點子，就是讓港督麥理浩推行一些本地建設。
Generally speaking Britain came up with the idea of letting the then Hong Kong Governor MACLEHOSE implement some local construction projects
因此，麥理浩徑的規劃及興建，正如我剛才開場發言時所言，是為制訂全面城鄉地政規劃，尤其"地政"一詞的涵義，請大家記住，它所涵蓋的，並非土地規劃問題，而是地理政治規劃問題，即如何透過地理規劃，以達致某種政治目的或效果。
Therefore as I have just said at the beginning of my speech the planning and construction of MacLehose Trail were for the purpose of formulating comprehensive urban and rural land administration and planning . For the term land administration in particular it has something to do with planning governed by geopolitics and does not refer to land planning
張建宗在數天前接受《環球時報》訪問，當中提到香港需要解決房屋問題。
In an interview with the Global Times a few days ago Matthew CHEUNG said that Hong Kong had to resolve its housing problems
主席，感謝葛珮帆議員提出這項議案。
President I am thankful to Ms Elizabeth QUAT for moving this motion
主席，"青年興則國家興，青年強則國家強"。
President a nation will prosper when young people thrive
任何國家也希望培育有理想、有擔當的年青新一代，因為這關乎國家的前途和民族的復興。
Every nation hopes to teach its younger generation to have ideals and a sense of responsibility for this has a bearing on the future of the country and the revival of the nation
眼見現時西方國家出現排華情緒，也有針對亞裔人士進行攻擊，如果我們的民族不自強，去到哪裏也只會被人欺負。
In view of the anti - Chinese sentiments and attacks against Asian people in Western countries at present we will only be bullied wherever we go if our nation does not strive to become strong and powerful
究竟這問題是否要得到正視呢？
Does this issue need to be addressed squarely?
絕對要得到正視，這情況亦反映通識科被異化的問題已經迫在眉睫，不得不改。
It absolutely needs to be addressed squarely . This situation also reflects that the problem of the LS subject deviating from its objective is imminent and the subject must be reformed
主席，教育局早前公布的改動方案是不"殺科"、調整考試評級和課程內容。
President the proposed changes announced by EDB earlier are among other things not to kill the subject and change the assessment and curriculum
說到這裏，其實已不是對與錯的問題，而是大家都知道這應是最後機 會。
At this point it is no longer a matter of right or wrong and we all know that this should be the last chance
如果改革依然不成功，"殺科"便在眼前，這點是要清清楚楚的。
If the reform still fails to achieve success then killing the subject will be what lies ahead . This point must be made clear
我在此奉勸不論是學校、同學或老師，如果珍惜這個科目，便真的要做好改革，依足指引辦事，令這個科目能夠返回設立該科的初心，以及發揮其應有的作用。
Here I would like to advise that if schools students or teachers treasure this subject they should properly implement the reform and follow the guidelines with a view to restoring the original intent of introducing the LS subject and allowing it to properly play its role
如果他們要教導學生，學生便會啟動投訴機制，找老師麻煩。
When teachers wanted to teach their students the latter would lodge a case to the complaint mechanism and get the teachers into trouble
究竟教育局可以如何幫助他們，讓他們不會在校內變成好像動物園的一群？
How can EDB help save them from becoming animals in a zoo at school?
如果用這種態度來處理事情的話，我很擔心這些教師最後會失去鬥志，並可能在逼於無奈的情況下離開他們的專業崗位，這是我絕對不想看到的。
I am very worried that if such an attitude is adopted in handling the matter these teachers will eventually lose the will to fight and leave their professional positions when there is no other alternative . This is something that I absolutely do not want to see
過去通識科的課程流於空泛，改革後的通識科會讓學生加深了解社會、國家、人文世界和物質環境等較為複雜的內容。
In the past the curriculum of the LS subject was too vague . The reformed LS subject will enhance students understanding of the complexities of society the nation the human world the physical environment and related knowledge
再者，亦會強調傳承中華文化，讓學生加深對個人中國國籍及中國公民身份的了解和認同。
Also it will emphasize inheriting Chinese culture deepening students understanding and sense of identity of individuals with Chinese nationality and as Chinese citizens
有些人連歷史也想篡改，說甚麼鴉片戰爭是為中國好，日本侵華利大於弊等，這些情況都不容許再出現。
Some people have even attempted to falsify the past saying something like the Opium War was for the good of China and the Japanese invasion of China had done more good than harm . Similar situations should not recur
其實，說到底就是要珍惜年青一代。
After all it is imperative to treasure our younger generation
年青一代要在中學時期修讀通識是頗為艱難的，因為要涉獵的範圍太廣泛。
The study of LS is rather difficult for the younger generation at secondary level because the scope of study is too broad
中學生要做到通才、通識，不止要學習課本上的知識，還要理解社會和世界如何運作，所以相對我讀中學時的要求是更艱難。
In order for secondary students to be multi - talented and all - rounded they have to learn more than just the knowledge in the textbooks but also to understand how society and the world operate . Thus the expectation of them is much higher than that of mine at secondary level
但是，很可惜，由於政治滲透校園，我相信有不少學校現在都出現壁壘 分明的情況，導致將來的社會較難凝聚共識。
However regrettably as a result of the infiltration of political forces into school campuses I believe many schools are now seriously divided thereby making it difficult for the community to build consensus in the future
當大家說可以各持己見、暢所欲言的同時，為何不想想只有700多萬人口的社會要凝聚共識也那麼難，那麼其他國家該如何管理和施政呢？
While some people vow that everyone can express different views and speak his mind freely why dont they think about how hard it is for other countries to manage and govern when it is so difficult for a place having only 7 - odd million people to forge a consensus?
主席，我認為有關國情的部分可以着重留意一些重要的詞語，例如"兩個百年"的目標，每個五年規劃的方向，讓學生能夠真正跟隨國家發展的步伐，並理解國家發展的方向。
President in my opinion more emphasis should be placed on the important expressions relating to our country for example the two centenary goals and the direction of each Five Year Plan . This would enable students to genuinely follow the pace of national development and understand the direction of national development
當然，我們亦很強調如何做好對學校或老師的監察。
Of course we should also place strong emphasis on how the schools and teachers can be properly monitored
我相信將來的老師會完全理解《香港國安法》的內容。
I believe all the prospective teachers will fully understand the National Security Law
理論上，他們都是愛國者，如果要求老師也要宣誓，是否也是合情合理的做法？
Theoretically teachers are all patriots . Is it reasonable and fair to require them to take oath?
此舉能讓家長放心，也讓同學安心，亦是解決現時一些爭拗和不信任的方法之一......
This is not only a way to set the minds of parents and students at ease but also a means to address the current disputes and distrust
我們現在討論的議案是"徹底改革通識教育科"。
We are discussing the motion on Thoroughly reforming the subject of Liberal Studies
我認為應該取消通識科，並非單純基於今天的結果，而是基於我對教育的本質的理解。
I consider that the LS subject should be removed not only because of the outcome today but because of my understanding of the nature of education
我認為大家一直忽視一點，就是我們都希望學生懂得思考。
I think we have always neglected one point ie . we all hope that students will have their own way of thinking
除了知識上的能力或以基本的考試或學分作為唯一指標外，還有其他更重要的部分，包括品德及其他能力的培育。
In addition to having the ability to acquire knowledge or using basic examinations or credit units as the only indicator there are other more important components including the cultivation of morality and other abilities
是否單純把西方鼓勵個人獨立思考或批判能力的一套照搬過來香港，便等於支持多元智能理念？
Is simply copying the western practice of encouraging independent thinking or critical ability tantamount to supporting the concept of multiple intelligences?
我的立場相對保守，我認為過去的"填鴨式"教育在某程度上是香港成功的其中一個階梯。
My stance is relatively conservative and I think that to some extent spoon - fed education in the past was one of the ladders contributing to Hong Kongs success
近年出現一種情況，我感到很奇怪建制派議員剛才也有提述似乎人人都懂得批評及表達自己的看法，但這究竟是否我們所理解科學的批判精神？
In recent years it is very weird to me―pro - establishment Members have also mentioned that just now―that everyone seems to know how to make criticisms and express views . But is this the scientific critical thinking that we understand?
因此，我認為應該取消這個學科，因為它破壞了過去數十年來建立的教育基礎。
Therefore I think this subject should be removed because it has shattered the foundation of education established over the past few decades
建制派議員剛才提過政治上的理由，我認為與其"掛羊頭，賣狗肉"，推行變相的國民教育，不如正正當當推出愛國教育科，不要裝模作樣。
Pro - establishment Members just now mentioned some political reasons but instead of disguising the wicked deeds and implementing national education in a disguised form I think it would be better to properly introduce the subject of patriotic education subject and make no pretence
我們現在辯論的，是根據《基本法》第七十五條動議修訂《議事規則》的擬議決議案。
We are now having a debate on the proposed resolution under Article 75 of the Basic Law to amend the Rules of Procedure RoP
對於這次修訂《議事規則》，我比較關注3方面，但在我說出我的看法前，我要說一聲抱歉，事關就這次修訂《議事規則》的範疇，說實話，我沒有深入研究當中的修訂對立法會的議事空間和議事文化的長遠影響。
In regard to this amendment exercise of RoP I am rather concerned about three aspects . But before I spell out my views I have to make an apology because concerning the area covered by this amendment exercise of RoP frankly speaking I have not studied in - depth the long - term impact of the amendments on the room for deliberation and deliberative culture in the Legislative Council
在面對全國人民代表大會通過修改香港選舉制度的決定的當前，我們現在進行修訂《議事規則》，我不會說後者是微不足道，因為事實上也會有所影響；但是，當比較兩者的時候我要說聲不好意思我對這次修訂的探討沒有這麼深入，如果我的發言內容有偏差的話，歡迎其他議員作出糾正。
In the face of the recent passage of the Decision on amending Hong Kongs electoral system by the National Peoples Congress NPC we are now making amendments to RoP . I will not say that the latter is insignificant because it actually will also have an impact . However when making a comparison between them―I have to say sorry―since I have not done any in - depth study on this amendment exercise if what I am going to say is not entirely correct Members are welcome to correct me
這樣對於我們的議事文化會否有影響？
Will this have an impact on our deliberative culture?
我可以反過來問，我們的議會還有甚麼議事文化呢？
I may ask the other way round Do we still have any deliberative culture in our Council?
我要說清楚這兩點我想我的言論是很清晰的這次修訂的影響就是會扼殺我們僅餘的議事空間；至於會否破壞我們的議事文化？
I have to make clear two points―I think I have made myself very clear―the impact of this amendment exercise is that our remaining limited room for deliberation will be stifled
這便要問問究竟我們的議事文化是甚麼。
As regards whether our deliberative culture will be undermined we have to ask what our deliberative culture is
議會制定法例的程序，就像我們要撰寫一篇議論文，兩者的格式很相似，要清楚說明我對於有關法例的立場、是否支持，要有論點、論據、論證、推論和結論，有5至6個部分。
The process of making legislation by the legislature is just like writing an argumentative essay and the formats of both are very similar . I have to spell out my stance towards the legislation concerned as to whether I give it my support . I need to present the arguments justifications factual substantiation inferences and conclusion and there are altogether five to six parts
這些法定程序在我們的《議事規則》中，便演變成首讀、二讀及三讀；當然，每個地方的議會或國會做法不同，但這是基本格式。
In our RoP the statutory procedures are translated into the First Reading the Second Reading and the Third Reading . Of course the parliament or congress of each place has its own practices but the above is the basic format
何謂越辯越明？就是我們希望透過議事或辯論過程，就着我剛才說的5至6個部分來說明當中的原理、道理或原則。
What is meant by the more the subject is debated the clearer it becomes? . It is our wish that through deliberation or the debating process we can in respect of the five to six parts that I just mentioned state clearly the rationale the reasoning or the principles concerned
但是，越辯越明中的"明"，並不是要追求真相。
However the word clearer in the more the subject is debated the clearer it becomes does not refer to the pursuit of truth
一般對議會的看法是，大家追求一個最大公約數；即議事堂上的代表，各自代表着一定的選民數目或民意，在這個公約數下，大家如何能夠達到共識或社會共識？
The general notion about the legislature is that Members are looking for the greatest common divisor . In other words each representative in the Council is representing a certain number of voters or a certain public opinion . In the pursuit of the greatest common divisor how can Members reach a consensus or a community consensus?
所以簡單來說，越辯越明並不是追求真理或定律，這點大家很清楚，越辯越明所指的是追求最大公約數。
Hence simply put the more the subject is debated the clearer it becomes does not refer to the pursuit of truth or any scientific law and this should be very clear to Members . It refers to the pursuit of the greatest common divisor or the common grounds
究竟這次修訂會否破壞議會文化呢？
Will this amendment exercise undermine the parliamentary culture?
我覺得為何要這麼敏感或有需要在社會上作出很大的反應呢？
I have no idea why people have to be so sensitive or why there should be such a strong reaction in society
因為並不單純是議員要表態。
Because this is not simply the expression of stances by Members only
表態是重要的，因為如果沒有人知道你的立場的話，這便是你的問題。
It is important to indicate your stance because if no one knows your stance it will be your problem
但是，我想不到的是，政府李家超局長昨天就我發言內容的回應，並不是我們所理解的議事，他就着我的發言抽出 一兩句話，然後說我妖言惑眾。
However what is beyond my expectation is the response from the Government―Secretary John LEE―to my speech yesterday and what he said is not the kind of deliberation in our understanding . He singled out a phrase or two from my speech and then said that I was pulling the wool over the eyes of the public
我說就一項這麼尋常、平常的議案，根本不需要辯論兩三小時，但他要作出表態。
I said that we basically did not need to spend two to three hours debating such an ordinary and common motion but he has to express his stance
為甚麼過去的議會會變成只流於表態、喊口號，甚至作出一兩個手勢？
In the past why has the Council turned into one where Members were only used to expressing their stances chanting slogans or even making one or two gestures?
表態是重要的，因為別人要知道你的立場是甚麼。
It is important to express your stance because other people need to know what your stance is
不過問題是，我們的議會理論上是整個社會的人士、各個板塊、階級集中在這裏的反映，如果只有表態會如何？
But the problem is that theoretically our Council is a reflection of the entire community and our Members represent different parts or strata of the community . If Members only express their stances what will happen?
如果只有表態，其實便不需要修改《議事規則》關於罰停賽的部分。
If there is only expression of stances it would be unnecessary to amend RoP for the suspension of a Members service
在未有人大修例之前，我認為這次修訂似乎真的為了僅餘的空間而去扼殺一些少數派，即使是餘下十個八個，都要以防萬一。
Before the legislative amendment by NPC I thought that this amendment exercise seemed to be for the purpose of stifling the limited room of survival of the minority even though only eight to ten such Members remain in the Council . But this has to be done to play safe anyway
但是，既然我們理解未來的議會是愛國者治港時，那麼這項修訂便未免......
However as we understand since there will be patriots administering Hong Kong in the future Council then this amendment may be how to describe it?
小心謹慎是好的，但未免有點多此一舉......
It is better safe than sorry but this amendment may be superfluous What?
很簡單，舉例而言，在2019年反《逃犯條例》之前，甚至有建制派議員亦提出休會待續議案，為甚麼呢？
Before the amendment to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance in 2019 some Members from the pro - establishment camp had also proposed motions for the adjournment of the Council
原因是那個狀況不是單純因為那是否搞事的一批人，而事實上真的有些法例會影響某些業界當下的利益，又或影響香港當下很重要的事情。
Why? . Because this was not the simple situation of a group of Members trying to stir troubles but some legislation if passed would truly have an impact on the interests of certain industries or on something important to Hong Kong at that time
不過，當然，現在有關修訂是指主席可以作出判斷。
However the amendment now of course refers to giving power to the President to make a judgment
但是，按此邏輯，到了法案三讀，給予主席限制議員在三讀的發言時限，又未免太過低估主席判斷議員的發言內容是否冗長和重複的能力了吧？
But by this logic in the Third Reading of a bill if the President is empowered to restrict the speaking time of Members this will be underestimating the Presidents ability to judge whether a Members speech is too lengthy or his arguments too repetitive
我一開始說何謂議事的文化，最重要的部分並不是在於表達立場，亦不單純是你個人的立場；你舉出你的論點、論證、推論，但重點是結論，對嗎？
In my opening remarks I mentioned about the meaning of deliberative culture and the most important part is not about expressing the stance or purely the expression of your personal stance . You present your arguments substantiation and inferences but the crux is the conclusion right?
此外，基於設計上的限制，並不是每個人都能在法案委員會聽到我發表的意見，你可能在立法會會議上才聽到我說，例如究竟我支持全面禁止電子煙，還是支持規管加熱煙、禁止電子煙呢？
Besides due to the restrictions in the design not everyone could listen to my views expressed in the bills committee concerned and you could listen to my views only during the Council meeting . For instance do I support a total ban on electronic cigarettes or do I support the regulation on heated tobacco products but a ban on electronic cigarettes?
這是違反常理的，對嗎？
This is against common sense right?
現時的設計是把本身的15分鐘減至5分鐘，這便是沒有必要的修訂。
The present design is to reduce the original speaking time of 15 minutes to 5 minutes which is an unnecessary amendment
我們的議會本身已經有太多表態，你是不耐煩於大家的表態，你希望能夠透過修訂而改變某些事雖然這樣說有點荒誕但設計便是這樣子。
In our Council there is already too much expression of stances . You are impatient of Members expression of stances and wish to change certain things through the amendment exercise―although this sounds a little ridiculous this is the design
代理主席，首先，我感謝葛珮帆議員提出"徹底改革通識教育科"的議案。
Deputy President first of all I would like to thank Ms Elizabeth QUAT for proposing the motion on Thoroughly reforming the subject of Liberal Studies
葛珮帆議員今天提出的議案指出了多個重點，我們由此可知，通識科的改革並非一下子可以完成，還有很長的路要走。
The motion proposed by Ms Elizabeth QUAT today has highlighted a number of key points we can see that reform of the subject cannot be completed overnight and there is still a long way to go
為何有些學生會選擇跟隨那些失德教師參與違法抗爭或暴動呢？
Why did some students follow those misbehaving teachers to participate in the illegal protests or riots?
過去的教育制度，我所聽到、看到和感受到的價值觀，是一面倒強調個人自由和權利，似乎忘記了天秤上有權利就有義務。
With regard to the previous education system the values that I heard saw and felt have placed lopsided emphasis on individual freedom and rights . People have seemingly forgotten that there were rights and obligations on the scale
個人對社會應負的義務和責任，價值觀教育竟絕口不提，又或是擱置一旁，只強調並放大個人權利及自由。
In value education there was no mention of individuals obligations and responsibilities towards society or they have been put aside . Instead only individuals rights and freedom were emphasized and magnified
我們的社會過去不斷強調個人自由和權利，而忘記或刻意不提個人對社會應負的責任和義務，甚至連最基本的守法義務也不提。
Our society has all along been stressing individual freedom and rights . It has forgotten or deliberately ignored individuals responsibilities and obligations towards society and there was no mention of even the most basic obligation to abide by the law either
當我們的下一代不斷接收這種信息，社會又何來穩定呢？
When our next generation keeps receiving this kind of message how can our society be stable?
葛珮帆議員動議的"徹底改革通識教育科"議案。
Ms Elizabeth QUAT will move a motion on Thoroughly reforming the subject of Liberal Studies
稍後我會先請葛珮帆議員發言及動議議案，然後依次序請梁美芬議員及郭偉强議員發言，但他們在現階段不可動議修正案。
Later I will first call upon Ms Elizabeth QUAT to speak and move the motion . Then I will call upon Dr Priscilla LEUNG and Mr KWOK Wai - keung to speak in sequence but they may not move their amendments at this stage
主席，教育是立國之本、強國之基，關乎下一代的成長、香港的未來，所以社會一直非常關注香港的教育問題。
President education is the foundation of a country and the basis of national strength . It is crucial to the growth of our next generation and the future of Hong Kong . This is why the issue of education has always been of great concern to Hong Kong society
近年討論最多和最激烈的是通識科。
The most frequently and intensely discussed subject in recent years is Liberal Studies
主席，我這項題為"徹底改革通識教育科"的議案本應在去年12月9日提出，但由於種種原因順延至今天才提出，其間立法會有很多委員會、工作小組多次討論關於通識科的問題，而教育局也作出了不少回應。
President my motion entitled Thoroughly reforming the subject of Liberal Studies should have been moved in 9 December last year but for various reasons it was deferred until today . In the meantime many committees and working groups of the Legislative Council have discussed the issue of Liberal Studies LS and the Education Bureau has also made many responses
但是，我認為今天仍然可以就香港的通識科問題和教育問題，提出這項議案，讓大家聚焦討論關於香港教育的問題。
However I think we can still move this motion today on the issues of LS and education in Hong Kong so that we can focus our discussion on the issues related to the education in Hong Kong
主席，我們知道通識科其實是在2009年已開始推行，原意是讓學生可以通過探究各種議題擴闊知識基礎和視野，以及可以聯繫不同學科的知識，融會貫通，而目標是希望培養學生正面的價值觀和積極的人生態度，讓他們成為對社會、國家和世界有認識和負責任的公民，亦希望可以培養明辨性的思考。
President as we know LS has been implemented since 2009 with the original intent of broadening students knowledge base and horizons through the study of a wide range of issues and enabling them to make connections with and integrate the knowledge across different disciplines . It aims at helping students develop positive values and attitudes towards life so that they can become informed and responsible citizens of society our country and the world . It also aims at nurturing students critical thinking
也有很多家長認為，通識科佔據學生大量學習時間，影響他們學習其他學科的進度。
Besides many parents believe that the LS subject has occupied so much of students study time that their learning progress in other subjects have been affected
近年的社會事件，很多學生也有參與，這令更多家長懷疑通識科，對通識科失去信任。
The involvement of many students in social incidents in recent years has resulted in more parents being skeptical about the LS subject and loss of trust in it