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另外，如果我們能有多元化的產業發展，而非現時集中於房地產、金融等單一發展，我們便可通過政府引入不同的、多元的產業，藉此增加就業職位。
Moreover in case we can possibly achieve diversified development of our sectors instead of solely focusing on such sectors as real estate and finance we will be able to generate more jobs via the new diversified industries brought by the Government
企業除了有基層員工，當然也有中層和高層員工。
Apart from hiring low - ranking staff enterprises need to hire mid - ranking and high - ranking staff too
最後，我們經常說在職貧窮，其實不少中產人士都處於在職貧窮狀態。
Finally we always talk about working poverty . In fact many middle - class people are faced with working poverty
他們屬於納稅最高的其中一群，得到的福利、享受或支援卻是全港最少的一群。
Being one of the group paying the highest amount of taxes they receive the least amount of welfare or support and get the lowest amount of enjoyment
我對於成立中產事務委員會持開放態度。
I am open to the proposal of setting up a middle class commission
然而，若真要成立這個委員會，我認為它必須擁有權力。否則，就會流於其他諮詢委員會般，一大群人討論過後便了事。
However if we are really going to establish the commission I believe it must be granted the right power lest it will become another consultative committee where a large group people gather to give empty talks
這種委員會成功與否，實在見仁見智。
Whether this kind of committee is effective is indeed open to dispute
不過，如果委員會內能有更多政府跨部門官員，聆聽真正的中產人士苦況，從而設計和思考一些幫助他們解困的方式，我認為這個委員會是值得成立的。
That said I consider it worthy of establishing such a commission if it comprises officials from different government departments who will listen to the plight of those truly from the middle class so as to design and identify solutions to cope with their difficulties
這項《條例草案》其實與去年提交的內容大致相同，主要的改動是負責這項《條例草案》的保安局及消防處積極回應我們去年提出的關注，並直接把有關的修正案正式納入《條例草案》內，即是訂立明文，規定行政長官會同行政會議就擬議的註冊消防工程師計劃及註冊消防工程師的規管所訂立的規例，需以"先審議後訂立"的程序訂立。
The Fire Services Amendment Bill 2016 is by and large a replica of the 2015 Bill but has incorporated an amendment agreed by the 2015 Bills Committee the amendment that the regulations made by the Chief Executive in Council for the proposed Registered Fire Engineer Scheme and for regulating registered fire engineers RFEs are to be subject to the positive vetting procedure . The 2016 Bills Committee held two meetings with the Administration and received written submissions from those organizations and individuals that previously gave views to the 2015 Bills Committee . Members supported the 2016 Bills proposals to provide for RFEs and a scheme for fire safety risk assessment and certification on compliance with fire safety requirements by RFEs for certain premises; and to empower the Chief Executive in Council to make regulations for the RFE Scheme and for regulating RFEs
代理主席，我很高興終於有機會動議這項議案，於這個經濟陰雲密布的時期，以及期待特首選舉即將舉行的時間來提出，可能更有意義。
Deputy President I am glad that I finally have a chance to move this motion . It is perhaps especially meaningful that this motion is moved at this time when the economic outlook is gloomy and the long - awaited Chief Executive Election is soon to be held
過去本會在這裏也曾提出關於中產的議案，例如"減輕中產人士經濟負擔"、"擴大中產人口比例"等。
Similar motions on the middle class have been moved in this Council in the past such as Alleviating the financial burden of middle - class people Expanding the ratio of the middle - class population etc
從字面可見，議員的議案重點是如何減輕中產負擔、如何壯大中產成為拉動香港經濟的重要力量等。
One can tell from the wordings of the motions that Members mainly focused on how to alleviate the burden of the middle class and how to increase the size of the middle class so that they can become an important propellant for our economy to move forward
他們的議案與今天我提出的議案有點相似，但其實有所不同。
Their motions may look similar to the one I proposed today but they are actually different
我的議案認為，政府與其頭痛醫頭、腳痛醫腳，零碎地回應中產的訴求，倒不如提高層次，肯定中產在推動經濟方面的角色，建立一個高層次的統籌核心，有系統地、跨部門地制訂政策和措施輔翼中產，重建社會向上流的動力，以免香港演變成M型社會。
In my motion I propose that instead of taking a piece - meal approach to the individual aspirations of the middle class the Government should take a higher - level approach . It should affirm the role of the middle class in driving the economy forward and establish a high - level coordination core to systematically and interdepartmentally map out policies and measures to assist the middle class with a view to re - establishing a society with upward mobility and preventing Hong Kong from turning into an M - shaped society
其實，追溯至第四屆立法會的2012年5月12日，自由黨前主席劉健儀曾代表自由黨排隊提出我今天這項議案，但最終因為"拉布"而沒有機會動議。
In fact as early as on 12 May 2012 in the fourth Legislative Council Ms Miriam LAU our former Chairman of the Liberal Party applied for a debate slot on behalf of our party to propose the motion I moved today but she did not have the opportunity to move it due to Members filibustering in the Council meeting
到第五屆立法會的2015年10月，我代表自由黨早一點再次提出議案，還以為自己很聰明，結果同年12月抽到籤可以放入議程，但又因為"拉布"，到該屆會期完結也未能討論議案。
In October 2015 in the fifth Legislative Council on behalf of the Liberal Party I proactively applied for a debate slot for this motion again . I thought that was a smart move . Although I was given by drawing lots a debate slot for my motion to be debated in December of the same year I was unable to do so and that Session ended due to filibustering again
到了今天第六屆立法會，我也沒有見過有議案可以相隔3屆，經過敝黨3個主席，由劉健儀、鍾國斌議員，到今天我做黨主席，才可以獲提出，真的很巧合。
Now in the sixth Legislative Council I finally managed to do so . I have never seen any motion which has to wait for three Legislative Council terms and has been proposed by three Chairmen of the Liberal Party before it can be debated by Members . Now I have become the Chairman of the Liberal Party and we can finally hold a debate on the motion
代理主席，近數年來，中產向下流已成為全球的話題，許多發達國家，例如日本、美國和歐洲都已意識到中產出現下流及萎縮的情況。
What a coincidence indeed . Deputy President the downward mobility of the middle class has become a global discussion subject in the past few years . Many developed countries such as Japan the United States and Europe have come to the knowledge that their middle - class population is moving down the social ladder and shrinking in size
不少研究如日本管理學大師大前研一的M型社會理論，亦點出中產向下流的趨勢及其流弊。
Many studies such as the one discussing M - shaped society by the Japanese management theorist Kenichi OHMAE have pointed out the downward trend of the middle class and the negative impacts of this trend
可惜，本屆政府並沒有掌握這個世界現象，一直未有重視中產，即使為中產提供支援，最多只是退稅、增加免稅額或寬免差餉、電費等。這些措施對中產人士只是杯水車薪，聊勝於無。所以，中產對於該等"派糖"措施，一般的評論都是"有好過無"。
Regrettably this Government has not grasped this global phenomenon nor put a greater emphasis on the middle class
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：張宇人議員動議的議案，予以通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the motion moved by Mr Tommy CHEUNG be passed
有7位議員要就這項議案動議修正案。
Seven Members will move amendments to this motion
本會現在就議案及7項修正案進行合併辯論。
This Council will now proceed to a joint debate on the motion and the seven amendments
我會依次請要動議修正案的易志明議員、盧偉國議員、許智峯議員、郭偉强議員、葛珮帆議員、田北辰議員及郭家麒議員發言；但他們在現階段不可動議修正案。
I will call upon Members who move the amendments to speak in the following order Mr Frankie YICK Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok Mr HUI Chi - fung Mr KWOK Wai - keung Dr Elizabeth QUAT Mr Michael TIEN and Dr KWOK Ka - ki; but they may not move the amendments at this stage
不過，有些原則也不可以放棄。
However there are some principles that I cannot abandon
就田北辰議員的修正案，我基本上沒有太大意見，但想一提當中的第九點，即容許中產提取強積金供款作首次置業之用。
As for Mr Michael TIENs amendment basically I do not have very strong views but I would like to say a few words about paragraph 9 which allows the middle class to withdraw the contributions from the Mandatory Provident Fund MPF scheme for purchasing their first property
我想指出只要不影響以僱主供款部分作對沖的機制，我和自由黨原則上會支持，但估計在落實這項建議時將引申出許多問題，例如把供款用作買樓，會被指有違強積金作為退休保障的原意。
I have to say that as long as it does not affect the mechanism of offsetting long service payment and severance payment with the employers contributions I together with the Liberty Party will in principle support the idea . However I reckon that a lot of problems will arise when the proposal is put into practice . For example using MPF contributions for purchasing property may attract criticism of running contrary to the MPF schemes original intention of providing retirement protection
郭偉强議員的修正案寫得很簡單，只加入一些原則，要求確保事務委員會要同時兼顧職業權益、家庭友善等元素，以全方位支援中產。
The drafting of Mr KWOK Wai - keungs amendment is very simple . It seeks to include some principles in the motion and urges the Government to ensure that due regard would be given by the proposed commission to such areas as occupational right family - friendliness and so on in order to provide support to the middle class on all fronts
單從字面而言，即使不聆聽其發言內容也可以接受，但畢竟平衡各方面的原則是最為重要的一點，切忌顧此失彼。
Judging solely from a literal approach I would find the amendment acceptable without even listening to the speech delivered by Mr KWOK . Yet it would after all be most important to strike a balance among various principles and care should be taken not to neglect any one of them
至於許智峯議員和郭家麒議員的修正案，當中一些內容，例如建議當局增加有薪產假及侍產假的日數，以及盡快落實標準工時、盡快落實全民退休保障等，我個人一定不會同意。
Regarding the amendments proposed respectively by Mr HUI Chi - fung and Dr KWOK Ka - ki I personally can never agree with some of the points raised such as the proposal to increase the numbers of days of paid maternity leave and paternity leave the expeditious implementation of standard working hours and a universal retirement protection scheme and so on
因為在我的政治理念裏，這些訴求長此下去只會有增無減，長遠來說是糖衣毒藥，未必真能協助中產向上流動。
This is because in my political ideology there will only be an increase rather than a decrease in the number of such demands in the long run thus rendering these measures sugar coated poison that cannot really help facilitate upward mobility of the middle class
表面上，這些措施對僱員有好處，但實際上卻會不斷提高我們的經營成本、蠶食香港的競爭力、損害我們的營商環境，屆時不單中產，連基層的上流機會也會減少。
Superficially it will be good for employees to implement such measures but actually if we take these proposals on board operating costs will be ever on the rise Hong Kongs competitiveness will be eroded and our business environment will become increasingly difficult . By then not only the middle class but the grass roots will also be given fewer opportunities for upward mobility
我希望中產事務委員會能集中火力尋求共識，以處理一些矛盾較少的議題為佳。
I hope the proposed middle class commission would focus its efforts on seeking consensus to handle less controversial issues
這跟維持現狀，各部門各自為政，依然零散無力地處理中產問題又有何分別呢？
Is it not the same as maintaining the status quo letting all departments go their own way and handling issues concerning the middle class in a piecemeal manner?
因此，我不會支持許智峯議員及郭家麒議員的修正案。
Hence I will not support the amendments proposed respectively by Mr HUI Chi - fung and Dr KWOK Ka - ki
代理主席，我謹此陳辭。
President I so submit
代理主席，我首先感謝張宇人議員提出這項議案。
Deputy President my fellow party member Mr Tommy CHEUNG has explained to us why he raises this motion
香港經濟自上世紀70及80年代開始起飛、迅速發展，經濟結構逐漸轉變，不同機構對管理和專業人士的需求很大，造成大量中產階級職位出現，令很多人有機會向上流動，躋身職業結構或社會階梯上的較高位置。
People from different social spectra all aspire to bigger room for career development and more career choices . The creation of middle and senior level positions will certainly help the middle class climb up the social ladder . Regrettably however Hong Kongs economy is now undergoing a downward development and we see a diminishing number of middle and senior level positions
其次，針對中產十分重視個人事業和專業的發展，應該探討如何優化營商環境，增加創業支援，並且配合國家的"一帶一路"策略和"十三五"規劃，加強區域經濟合作，促進和推廣本港較具優勢的產業和專業服務，令香港的經濟可以朝着多元化、高增值的方向發展，以增加不同行業和專業的中高層職位和創業機會，為中產開拓更多向上流動的機遇。
If we can dovetail with the National 13 Five - Year Plan and focus on exploring markets along the Belt and Road Hong Kong should be able to create new room for development with its existing advantages and even become one of the economic headquarters among the Belt and Road markets . A merit of headquarter economy is its capability of creating a large number of middle and senior level positions which help facilitate the upward movement of the middle class tremendously . Moreover as a headquarter economy basically covers all trades and sectors it helps trigger a breakthrough for the industrial diversification of Hong Kong
主席，我謹此陳辭。
Deputy President I so submit
新訂的第8A條 修訂第10條。
Clause 7 as amended
我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：第1至6及8至20條納入本條例草案。
I now put the question to you and that is That clauses 1 to 6 and 8 to 20 stand part of the Bill
能真正做到甚麼呢？
What is middle class?
根據《釋義及通則條例》就延展於2017年2月8日提交本會省覽的《2017年最低工資條例公告》及《2017年僱傭條例公告》的修訂期限而動議的擬議決議案。
Proposed resolution under the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the period for amending the Minimum Wage Ordinance Notice 2017 and the Employment Ordinance Notice 2017 which were laid on the Table of this Council on 8 February 2017
我現在請柯創盛議員發言及動議議案。
I now call upon Mr Wilson OR to speak and move the motion
公平地說，大家都可能符合這個大環境，是基於公眾利益的緣故......
To be fair the two sides may both be qualified for a pardon in view of public interests under the general political climate
代理主席，今天討論是否研究成立中產事務委員會。
Deputy President todays discussion is about whether or not to establish a middle class commission
其實大家應要思考是否每件事均須成立委員會來處理。
Actually we should consider if it is a must to set up commissions for dealing with each and every issue
但是，明顯地，政府對中產的了解並不足夠，所以我會支持今天的議案，希望藉此令政府進一步了解中產的憂慮。
Apparently however the Government does not have enough understanding of the middle class and so I will support todays motion in hopes of helping the Government better understand the middle classs concerns
中產其實是本港很重要的納稅階層，每年的稅務負擔相當沉重，但近年，政府每年的盈餘均數以百億元計，低估盈餘的情況相當嚴重，其實每年均估算錯誤。在庫房"水浸"、低估收入的情況下，中產仍須負擔沉重的稅項，實在難以令人接受。一對中產夫婦生兒育女方面的負擔其實非常沉重，須負擔衣、食、住、行、教育、醫療和保險等方面的支出，是真正的"一闊三大"。
Being an essential tax - paying class in Hong Kong the middle class is under rather heavy tax burden and in fact the Government has recorded tens of billions of surpluses in recent years due to serious underestimation of surplus
不過，局長在與我們會面時也說過，不想把這項法例延遲實施，令受影響的工人在今年4月1日後得不到賠償，所以我是勉為其難，沒有就相關法案要求成立法案委員會，但這並不等於我對政府今次就生活指數或甲類消費物價指數的調整照單全收。
However during a meeting with the Secretary he has mentioned that he does not want to delay the enforcement of this legislation for fear that the affected workers cannot get the compensation after 1 April this year . Reluctantly I thus have not asked to set up a Bills Committee on the Bill concerned . But this does not mean that I totally accept this adjustment from the Government with reference to the index of living or the Consumer Price Index A
事實上，這個已修改的賠償金額，只不過是把一個本來是很不合理的賠償機制改變為並非太不合理，肺塵埃沉着病的病人其實很多時是被社會遺忘的一群。
As a matter of fact this amendment to the amounts of compensation is merely making an originally very unreasonable compensation mechanism not too unreasonable . Pneumoconiosis patients are very often a forgotten group in our society
當時政府沒有建議立法以提供足夠保護，僱主亦罔顧工人的健康和職業安全，以致很多工人未屆老年退休時，已經因為矽肺病而喪失工作能力。
Back then while there was no legislation proposed by the Government to provide sufficient protection employers were also oblivious to the health and occupational safety of workers . As a result many workers lost their working capacity due to pneumoconiosis before their retirement age
現在政府對他們的生活補償金額增加至5,200元多一點，其實反而很不幸地會勾起他們的傷痛。
At present the Government proposes to increase the level of compensation to a little more than 5,200 which on the contrary will only inflict on them the traumatic experience
這位盧先生未屆中年已完全喪失工作能力，其肺功能比正常人差超過10%。
This Mr LO suffered from total loss of working capacity before he entered his middle age and his lung function is 10 % worse than a normal person
肺塵埃沉着病補償基金委員會的補償金調整後的金額是5,200元，表面上看似很足夠，但實情卻不是。
The compensation level offered by the Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board PCFB is 5,200 after adjustment . This seems enough ostensibly but is actually not
這位盧先生於兩個月前入院。
This Mr LO was admitted to hospital two months ago
大家也知道，這些矽肺病的病人需要使用氧氣機，如果脫離氧氣機，基本上，他們的肺部含氧量不足，如此下去，很快便會引發心臟及肺功能衰竭，甚至會死亡。
As we all know these pneumoconiosis patients need to use oxygen concentrators . If they are detached from oxygen concentrators basically they will not have enough oxygen content in the lungs . After some time this will trigger heart failure and lung failure and will lead to death
所以，他們的一生相當痛苦，不能離開氧氣機，出外要戴着氧氣罩，在家則要有一個可提高氧氣含量的氧氣機。
Therefore they are now living a rather painful life and they cannot live without an oxygen concentrator . They need to wear an oxygen mask when going out and need to turn on an oxygen concentrator at home in order to increase the oxygen level in their lungs
政府計算的補償金額是以乘坐巴士或港鐵計算，但大家也知道，這些矽肺病的病人連下樓梯也有困難，試問他們如何上落巴士呢？
For the amount of compensation from the Government it is calculated on the basis of taking buses or MTR . Nonetheless as we all know when these pneumoconiosis patients have difficulties in climbing down the stairs how can they get on and off a bus?
所以，他們雖然並非富裕人士，但出入所有地方，也要乘坐的士，因為唯有用這種方式，他們才能抵達醫院或其他地方接受相關服務。
Hence even though they are not well - off they need to rely on taxis when travelling to anywhere . Because it is only with this means that they can arrive at the hospitals or other places to receive the required services
所以，現在經調整後的5,200元多一點的金額，支付4個月的交通費後，已幾近花光。
Thus the little more than 5,200 of compensation after adjustment will nearly be gone after spending on transportation for four months
此外，現時向他們提供的補償包括每天醫療費用的補償是根據政府提供的公營醫療服務費用計算。
Besides the compensation provided to them at present including the compensation for everyday health care services is calculated on the basis of public health care services provided by the Government
因此，基本上，他們每看一次醫生，便形同扣減他們已很微薄的生活費。
Hence every time they see a doctor their already slender living allowance will dwindle further
所以，政府這個所謂已調整的金額，對於他們而言，是更大的羞辱。
This so - called adjusted amount of compensation is thus a greater humiliation to them
大家也知道，所有這些矽肺病人都為了建設香港而賠上健康。
As we all know all these pneumoconiosis patients contributed to Hong Kong at the expense of their health
本會很多議員也很精明，不斷說要建設香港，如何做好工程，包括用數以十億元或百億元在"大白象"工程上。
A lot of Members in this Council are very smart . They keep on saying how to build Hong Kong with grand projects including spending billions or ten billions of dollars on the white elephant projects
我們不僅一次要求政府提高這些矽肺病的工友的生活津貼。
More than once we have asked the Government to raise the living allowance to these workers suffering from pneumoconiosis
我當然希望新任的局長會兌現這項承諾，向我們提交可實行的時間表、框架，檢討這項極不合理的賠償機制。
I of course hope that the new Secretary can fulfil this commitment by submitting to us a feasible timetable and framework to review this extremely unreasonable compensation mechanism
與很多病者不同，這些矽肺病的患者並沒有任何方法可以在發病時作預防。
Unlike many other patients these pneumoconiosis patients cannot take any precautions against worsening of the disease
大家能否想到這些背着氧氣瓶的人可以與你一起聚舊呢？
Can we imagine having a gathering with these people bearing oxygen cylinders
現時香港很多年輕人會去工作假期，或想到已儲足夠的金錢，可以去旅行，但這些病患者能否去旅行呢？
At present many young people in Hong Kong prefer having a working holiday or may go to a trip when they have saved enough money . However can these patients go out for a trip?
局長上次與這些矽肺病患者對話是在何時？
When did the Secretary last speak to these pneumoconiosis patients?
其實最主要的原因是，委員會內沒有足夠的病者和其家屬的代表，有苦難言。
In fact the major reason is the lack of representatives for the patients and their family members in PCFB to voice their grievances
其實大家也知道，就社會上所有的資源，均要付出代價，然後才有收成，付出代價的人便是這些勞工，收成者便是整個社會，我們有多少基建？
In fact we all know that in respect of all the resources in society we have to pay a price for the result . The people who paid the price are these workers and the one that gets the result is the entire society . How many infrastructural facilities do we have?
香港快將成為基建之都，現在不僅有一至十號的幹線，未來更要增建至十一號幹線以取代之前的十號幹線。
Hong Kong will soon become a city of infrastructure . At present not only do we have Routes 1 to 10 but we are also going to build Route 11 to replace the previous Route 10
我們興建多少大橋？
How many bridges have we built?
每項工程、每項"大白象"工程，是由無數工人的血汗和身軀建成的。這些矽肺病的工友沒有例外地作出貢獻，他們為了香港今天的繁榮，昔日付出辛勤勞動的代價，而他們殘破的軀殼是他們一生勞動的最大遺憾。
Each and every project or white elephant project is built out of the sweat and toil of innumerable workers and these workers suffering from pneumoconiosis are no exception in making contributions . For the prosperity of Hong Kong today they have paid the price with their toil in the past while their frail bodies form the greatest regret of their labour for the whole life
很可惜，無論我們說了多少也好，或甚至將來的政府"良心發現"，改變現行賠償基金的資助金額或機制，甚至委員會的組成，但這些病者也無法回到過去，他們仍要面對其殘障的身體。
It is unfortunate that no matter how many times we have spoken or that even if the future Government will be moved by conscience to change the subsidy level or mechanism of the existing Compensation Fund or even the composition of PCFB these patients can never go back to the past and still have to face their frail bodies
他們表面上是正常人，但大家要留意，他們的鼻上均貼着氧氣喉，他們每天最希望出入的地方，包括到酒樓和餐廳用膳，他們也不能去，而他們只能夠去醫院，而這亦是因他們身體敗壞，又再一次受損，其肺功能再一次下降，引致心肺病和其他併發症，令他們逼於無奈要外出就醫。
They look very normal but we can notice that they have oxygen tubing taped to the nose . For the places they want to visit most during the day including Chinese and Western restaurants they cannot go . They can only go to the hospital against their will to receive medical treatment for cardiopulmonary diseases and other complications when their frail bodies are further damaged and their lung functions further weakened
此外，由於他們的肺功能相當差，在冬天流感、肺炎高峰期時，正正是他們受到最大的痛楚之時。
Besides due to their inferior lung functions they suffer the greatest pain during the winter surge of influenza and pneumonia
政府或許不知道，當局現時提供百 多元的所謂資助，好像能幫助他們，但事實上他們沒有能力享用。
As the Government may not be aware the so - called subsidy of 100 - odd provided by the authorities at present seems to be able to help them but the help is only minimal
代理主席，我想沒有太多人有興趣面對職業性失聰的工友。
Deputy President I do not think many people are interested in workers who suffer from occupational deafness
所以，其實很多已經完全喪失聽覺的人，都未必獲得永久喪失工作能力的最高補償額。
As a result many people who have suffered from total deafness might not be granted the maximum compensation for permanent incapacity
這點雖然列明出來，但透過《條例》獲得永久喪失工作能力的補償的人是少之有少。
Although the relevant provisions have been stipulated in the Ordinance only a few patients have been granted the compensation for permanent incapacity
當然，要求政府改變現時判定喪失工作能力的做法，勞工界和醫學界已很長時間提出有關訴求，很可惜，勞工處的永久喪失工作能力的補償機制仍然停留在1950年代，用最簡單的王國興不在這裏"單肢"或"雙肢"的概念，極少對於該位因為身體喪失功能而失去工作能力的工友採取科學化方法來評估。
Of course the labour and medical sectors have been urging the Government to change its current practice in the determination of permanent incapacity . Regrettably the Labour Departments compensation mechanism for permanent incapacity is stuck at the 1950s still using the most simplistic concept of though Mr WONG Kwok - hing is not here one limb or two limbs . Seldom have the authorities used any scientific methods to assess the incapacity of workers arising from the loss of bodily functions
這些評估方法其實不是新事物，當局大可參照美國的醫學會或歐洲的其他醫學組織，看看如何為不同類別喪失工作能力的人定出遠較香港科學化和客觀的標準。
Scientific assessment methods are not any new things . The authorities can make reference to the American Medical Association or other medical organizations in Europe so as to see how they have set out criteria that are far more scientific and objective than those in Hong Kong in assessing people with different types of incapacity
很可惜，勞工處卻喜歡停留在不思進取的情況，沿用50年前的判傷或判定方法。
Regrettably the Labour Department is so reluctant to make progress that it keeps using the 50 - year - old method in the determination of injuries
因為聽覺的受損與肺塵埃沉着病的相似地方是累積性，當工人長時間在沒有保護的情況下，特別是當使用相當高分貝的機械的情況下而導致。
Similar to pneumoconiosis hearing impairment is also accumulative . After workers have worked without any protective equipment for a long period of time particularly if they have to operate high - decibel machines their hearing will be impaired
不過，我順便一提，這些個案可能在不久將來會逐漸增加，因為當我們越來越多工程是越來越依賴航空事業的，如果大家留意一下，很多時候很多即使在機場附近工作的勞工，到現在都沒有保護耳朵的耳罩。
In passing I would say such cases may increase gradually in the future as more and more works are increasingly dependant on the aviation industry . If you pay some attention to the workers at contruction sites near the airport you may notice that most of them are not wearing protective ear muffers
我希望勞工處稍後要跟進。
I wish the Labour Department will follow up the matter in due course
我想說的不止是《條例》中的最高補償金額，我還想說說聽力輔助器。
Apart from the maximum compensation amount under the Ordinance I would also like to talk about hearing assistive devices
現時聽力輔助器的新修訂金額為16,470元，局長可能不知價格，不如我便跟局長說說價格。
The revised subsidy for the device is now 16,470 . The Secretary may not be aware of the price . Let me talk about the price
可能有人說，大部分已適合獲取聽力補償的金額以往都不超過15,000元。
Perhaps some may say that according to past records the amounts which were suitable for the grant of subsidy for hearing loss were mostly below 15,000