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我很高興聽到特首昨天說，政府會考慮提供誘因，鼓勵市民注射疫苗，因為我們達到群體免疫，經濟才有機會重啟。
I am happy to hear the Chief Executive saying yesterday that the Government would consider providing incentives to encourage people to get vaccinated because only when we have achieved herd immunity will the economy have a chance to relaunch
我希望政府盡快公布誘因的細節，令疫苗注射的問題可以盡快解決，香港可盡快達到群體免疫。
I hope that the Government will expeditiously announce the details of the incentives so that the problems associated with vaccinations can be solved as soon as possible and Hong Kong can reach herd immunity as soon as possible
本港社會對住屋的需求固然十分殷切，而啟德郵輪碼頭因為交通規劃欠佳而未能充分發揮其效益，如果能夠通過落實觀塘避風塘填海工程，可以同時有助於令這兩個問題都得到適當的處理，亦讓啟德新發展區的交通網絡得以進一步改善，是值得認真探討的。
There is a strong demand for housing in Hong Kong society and the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal has failed to fully realize its potential due to poor transport planning . If we can implement the Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter reclamation works we will be able to properly solve the two problems at the same time and further enhance the transport network of the Kai Tak New Development Area . This is worthy of our serious exploration
主席，大家對《條例》絕不會感到陌生。
President the Ordinance is by no means new to us
保護海港協會於2003年首次引用該條例向法庭申請司法覆核，挑戰中環及灣仔繞道工程涉及的填海。
In 2003 the Society for Protection of the Harbour Limited invoked the Ordinance for the first time to apply to the court for a judicial review so as to challenge reclamation involved in the Central - Wan Chai Bypass project
高等法院於同年7月8日裁決城市規劃委員會敗訴，使灣仔填海計劃第二期的工程批准被迫取消。
The High Court ruled against the Town Planning Board on 8 July of the same year and the project approval for Wanchai Reclamation Phase II was forced to be rescinded
判詞訂明，必須符合"有迫切性、具充分理由及有即時需要"、"沒有其他切實可行的選擇"及"對海港造成的損害減至最少"這3項測試準則，才可推翻不准許進行填海的推定。
The judgment states that the three tests of compelling overriding and present need no viable alternative and minimum impairment to the Harbour have to be met before the presumption against reclamation can be rebutted
直至終審法院在2004年1月9日，就有關灣仔北分區計劃大綱草圖的案件頒布判詞，指出不准許填海的法定推定，旨在貫徹保護和保存海港的原則，但並不完全禁止填海。
The Court of Final Appeal handed down its judgment on 9 January 2004 in respect of the draft Wan Chai North Outline Zoning Plan and held that the statutory presumption against reclamation in the harbour is to implement the principle of protection and preservation . It does not prohibit reclamation altogether
作為一項推定，它是可以被推翻的，並以"凌駕性公眾需要"這項單一測試取代高等法院所訂的3項測試。
As a presumption it is capable of being rebutted . The three tests laid down by the High Court were substituted with a single test of overriding public need
要推翻不准許填海的推定，必須證明填海是具凌駕性公眾需要。
The presumption against reclamation can only be rebutted by establishing an overriding public need for reclamation
這種需要是指社群的需要，包括"社群的經濟、環境和社會需要"。
Such a need is a community need which includes the economic environmental and social needs of the community
大家有目共睹，自從中環及灣仔繞道和東區走廊連接路於2019年2月24日全面通車以來，港島相關路段的交通擠塞情況大為改善，社會效益明顯。
As we can all see since the full commissioning of the Central - Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link on 24 February 2019 traffic congestion on the relevant road sections of Hong Kong Island has been considerably alleviated . The social benefits are obvious
儘管如此，《條例》及上述司法覆核事件卻儼然成為規限本港與海港填海相關的基建工程和發展計劃的一道"緊箍咒"。
Nevertheless the Ordinance and the said judicial review seem to have become a spell put on local infrastructure projects and development projects in association with reclamation in the harbour
例如，規劃署於2004年7月就"以不填海為起點"，全面檢討啟德發展規劃，以至2018年土地供應專責小組就土地供應策略進行的討論中，基本上排除了在維港範圍內填海的選項。
For example in July 2004 the Planning Department commenced a comprehensive planning review on Kai Tak Development with no reclamation as the starting point . As a result the Task Force on Land Supply basically ruled out the option of reclamation within the Victoria Harbour in its discussion of land supply strategy in 2018
由此可見，我們應首先按當前社會的發展所需修訂《條例》，較為彈性務實地考慮海港填海的需要，才有可能進一步探討落實類似觀塘避風塘填海這一類的工程。
As such we should first amend the Ordinance in the light of the current social development needs and consider the need to reclaim the harbour in a flexible and pragmatic manner before we can further explore projects like the Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter reclamation
主席，在強調增加土地和房屋供應的同時，我們也要注意適當的平衡，正如易志明議員在其修正案中指出："在落實觀塘避風塘填海工程前，特區政府必須先行提供另一個有足夠泊位的避風塘，以保障海上作業者的生命及財產安全"。
President while placing emphasis on increasing land and housing supply we should also pay attention to striking a proper balance . As suggested by Mr Frankie YICK in his amendment before implementing the Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter reclamation works the SAR Government must first provide another typhoon shelter with sufficient berthing spaces so as to safeguard the lives and properties of marine workers
的確，我們在考慮開拓土地建屋時，需要妥善安置受影響的行業。
Indeed we need to properly relocate affected industries when considering the development of land for housing production
行政長官在今年的施政報告中關於長遠房屋策略的第85段中提到，增加房屋供應的土地包括了來自多幅完成檢視具房屋發展潛力的棕地。
In paragraph 85 of this years Policy Address which concerns long - term housing strategy the Chief Executive mentions that the land lots for increasing housing supply include a number of brownfield clusters with housing development potential the review of which has already been completed
關於開發利用棕地，我通過不同渠道向當局反映工程建造業界的訴求，認為妥善安置現有棕地作業者相當重要，尤其是一些大型工程機械的存放處所不可能"上樓"安置在多層大廈，但對於行業的運作卻必不可少。
As regards the development and use of brownfield sites I have relayed to the authorities through various channels the aspirations of the engineering and construction sector . They believe that the proper relocation of existing brownfield operators is very important especially when the premises for keeping large engineering machines which are indispensable for the operation of the industry cannot be located on the upper floors of multi - storey buildings
主席，即使撇除需要妥善安置相關從業者的問題，無論是利用避風塘填海，還是改劃棕地之類的用途，都不太可能大幅增加土地和房屋供應。
President even if we put aside the need to properly relocate the operators concerned it is still unlikely that land and housing supply can be increased by either reclamation of typhoon shelters or rezoning of brownfield sites or the likes
因此，對於工務小組委員會在2019年5月25日完成審議，並且在2020年12月4日獲財委會通過撥款的"中部水域人工島相關研究"，工商專業界不少朋友非但樂於見到，而且希望能夠盡量加快落實，因為這可說是朝向推展"明日大嶼願景"邁出重要的一步，有助紓緩本港中、長期土地供應嚴重短缺的問題。
For this reason many members of the industrial commercial and professional sectors are glad to see the completion of the scrutiny of the studies related to the artificial islands in the Central Waters by the Public Works Subcommittee on 25 May 2019 and the funding approval by the Finance Committee on 4 December 2020 and also hope that the implementation can be expedited as far as possible . The reason is that this is basically a very important step towards the implementation of the Lantau Tomorrow Vision and helps to alleviate the severe shortage of land supply in Hong Kong in the medium and long term
計劃的首階段發展將會聚焦推展約1,000公頃的交椅洲人工島，預計可提供約15萬至26萬個房屋單位，當中七成為公營房屋；同時亦會發展成第三個核心商業區，提供約20萬個就業機會。
The first phase of the project will focus on developing the Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands with an area of about 1 000 hectares . It is estimated that 150 000 to 260 000 housing units will be provided 70 % of which will be public housing . At the same time the islands will be developed into the third Core Business District that can supply around 200 000 employment opportunities
顯然，這是其他"見縫插針"式或"零敲碎打"式土地和房屋拓展方案無法比擬的。
Obviously this cannot be matched by other infill or piecemeal land and housing development plans
當然，"遠水不能救近火"，對於任何能夠在短期紓緩土地和房屋供應緊缺的方案和建議，社會都應抱着開放和積極的態度，予以認真考慮。
Certainly distant water cannot quench a fire nearby and the community should be open positive and serious in considering any plans or proposals that can alleviate the shortage of land and housing supply in the short term
正所謂"屋漏兼逢連夜雨"，本港自2019年年中開始，先後受"反修例黑暴事件"及新冠肺炎疫情衝擊，加上中美爆發貿易戰、海外市場不景氣等因素，可謂內憂外患，經濟持續下滑。
As the saying goes it never rains but pours . Since mid - 2019 Hong Kong has been hit by black - clad violence stemming from the anti - extradition bill protest and the coronavirus epidemic . Coupled with the outbreak of the trade war between China and the United States and the economic downturn in overseas market Hong Kong has been under internal and external threats and the economy is declining
據統計處3月16日最新公布的數字，在2020年12月至2021年2月期間，經季節性調整的失業率和就業不足率分別是7.2%和4.0%。
According to the latest statistics released by the Census and Statistics Department on 16 March 2021 for the period between December 2020 and February 2021 the seasonally adjusted unemployment and underemployment rates were 7.2 % and 4.0 % respectively
個別行業的失業情況更為嚴重，其中建造業的失業率高達11.4%，接近4萬名工友失業。
The unemployment situation in individual sectors is even more serious with the unemployment rate of the construction industry being as high as 11.4 % and close to 40 000 workers out of work
儘管在第四波疫情開始之際，財委會曾緊急通過第四輪防疫抗疫基金的64億元撥款，但這筆撥款只屬杯水車薪。
Despite the urgent approval of 6.4 billion for the fourth round of the Anti - epidemic Fund by the Finance Committee at the beginning of the fourth wave of the epidemic the funding provided is but a drop in the ocean
何況這類援助"不患寡而患不均"，部分行業雖然沒有受到第四波疫情下收緊限聚令措施的直 接影響，但生意早已受疫情波及，有些從業者甚至已是長時間零收入，亟需幫助。
This kind of assistance is not a matter of scarcity but equality . Though some industries are not directly affected by the tightened measures on prohibition of group gathering under the fourth wave of epidemic their businesses have long since been affected by the epidemic . Moreover some members in those industries have been earning zero income for a long time and are in dire need of assistance
無奈政府儲備只剩下約8,000億元，還要為應付未來的各種挑戰預留彈藥，難免左支右絀，各界十分擔心，如果本港不能盡快控制疫情，將會出現更嚴重的企業倒閉潮及"打工仔"失業潮。
Nonetheless the Government has only around 800 billion in its reserve and it has to set aside funding to cope with all kinds of challenges ahead . Its straitened circumstance is understandable . Members of the community are gravely worried that if the epidemic in Hong Kong cannot be put under control expeditiously there will be a more devastating wave of business closures and unemployment among wage earners
因此，社會必須設法支援失業及就業不足的"打工仔"。
As such society must identify ways to support the unemployed and underemployed wage earners
首先，政府應帶頭增加短期及臨時職位。
First the Government should take the lead in increasing short - term and temporary posts
財政司司長陳茂波表示，在2020-2021財政年度，政府透過防疫抗疫基金在公私營機構共設立約31,000個有時限職位。他建議再撥款66億元，創造約3萬個不超過12個月的有時限職位。
The Financial Secretary Mr Paul CHAN said that in the financial year 2020 - 2021 the Government created about 31 000 time - limited jobs in the public and private sectors through the Anti - epidemic Fund and he proposed to further allocate 6.6 billion to create around 30 000 time - limited jobs for a period up to 12 months
我認為儘管限於目前的財政狀況，政府不可能大幅度開設公務員常額職位，但當局應配合社會所需，加快推動一些關乎民生的政府項目，以短期或合約方式增加職位。
In my view given the current financial constraints though it is impossible for the Government to create a lot of permanent posts in the civil service the authorities should address the needs of society by expediting government projects related to peoples livelihood to create jobs on a short - term or contractual basis
舉例來說，政府應積極開設支援抗疫的相關職位，可同時有助解決失業者增多及抗疫人手不足的問題。
For instance the Government should proactively create jobs to support the anti - epidemic work which can help address rising unemployment and shortage of manpower for anti - epidemic work concurrently
同時，政府應聯同業界推出更多實習和培訓崗位，以協助在職者增強競爭力，並支援失業者轉型。
At the same time the Government should collaborate with various sectors to offer additional internship and training places with a view to helping the working population employees to enhance their competitiveness and supporting the unemployed in switching occupations
僱員再培訓局自2015年起推行"先聘用、後培訓"計劃，涵蓋環境服務、交通及支援服務、建造、健康護理、酒店及旅遊等行業，但培訓名額和行業工種仍有擴大的空間。
Since 2015 the Employees Retraining Board ERB has introduced the First - Hire - Then - Train Scheme covering trades and industries like environmental services transportation and support services construction healthcare services hotel and tourism and so on . Yet there is still room for expansion in training quota and industry categories
該局又受政府委託於2019年10月推出"特別․愛增值"再培訓計劃，協助失業或就業不足人士提升技能及自我增值，以期盡快重投職場。
ERB was entrusted by the Government to launch the Love Upgrading Special Scheme the Scheme in October 2019 to assist the unemployed and the underemployed to upgrade their skills for self - enhancement with a view to rejoining the workforce as early as possible
其後，政府宣布撥款25億元並推出第二期優化計劃，特首在施政報告中宣布，今年1月推出第三期計劃，名額增加1倍至2萬名，對學員不設學歷限制，鼓勵他們參加跨行業培訓。
Later on the Government announced the allocation of 2.5 billion for the launch of the second tranche of the Scheme . Then the Chief Executive announced in the Policy Address the launch of the third tranche of the Scheme in January this year with the training places doubled to 20 000 . The Scheme does not impose any academic qualification requirement on trainees and encourages them to participate in cross - industry training
財政預算案其後又公布，當局會於7月推出第四期計劃，為期半年至今年年底，讓2萬名學員受惠。
Subsequently it is announced in the Budget that the authorities will introduce the fourth tranche of the Scheme in July which will last for six months until the end of this year benefiting 20 000 trainees
為積極支援青年專業人士，政府去年6月在防疫抗疫基金下推出名為"對工程、建築、測量、都市規劃及園境界別的支援"的計劃，以鼓勵私人僱主聘用相關專業界別的畢業生和助理專業人士。
To support young professionals proactively the Government introduced the Anti - epidemic Fund―Support for Engineering Architectural Surveying Town Planning and Landscape Sectors with a view to encouraging and supporting employers of private organizations to employ graduates and assistant professionals of the relevant professional sectors
環境局亦推出綠色就業計劃，值得優化和推廣。
The Environment Bureau has also introduced the Green Employment Scheme which warrants further enhancement and promotion
我曾多番促請政府設立青年專業發展基金，提供僱員薪金津貼，並資助青年專業人士的專業考試及培訓等，有助保留人才和培育接班人。
I have repeatedly urged the Government to set up a young professionals development fund to provide employees with salary allowance and subsidize young professionals to take professional examinations and training and so on which will be conducive to retaining talents and nurturing successors
此外，香港經濟民生聯盟多次爭取成立有時限的失業援助金，向失業人士發放每月不少於8,000元的現金支援，為確實遇上經濟困難的失業人士提供直接資助。
Moreover the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong BPA has made repeated attempts to strive for the setting up of a time - limited unemployment assistance to provide a monthly cash allowance of not less than 8,000 to the unemployed so as to offer direct subsidy to the unemployed who are facing genuine financial difficulties
對於政府忽視這項訴求，經民聯表示失望。
BPA is disappointed that the Government has ignored this request
不過，對"財爺"推出百分百擔保、上限為8萬元的個人特惠貸款，稍為解決失業"打工仔"的燃眉之急，經民聯是支持的。
Yet BPA supports the Financial Secretarys proposal to launch a loan guarantee scheme for individuals which offers 100 % loan guarantee subject to a cap of 80,000 to slightly ease the imminent plights of the unemployed wage earners
儘管如此，上述措施充其量只能治標，稍為紓緩"打工仔"失業之苦。
Nevertheless the above measures can at best only be a temporary solution which can slightly alleviate the plights of the unemployed wage earners
治標之法毫無疑問在於設法遏止疫情，盡快"清零"，恢復香港與兩岸三地以至海外的正常通關，重振經濟，激活各行各業。
It is indisputable that the permanent cure is to strife to curb the epidemic and achieve zero infection as soon as possible thereby resuming the normal passenger clearance services between Hong Kong and the three places across the Straits as well as overseas to revive Hong Kongs economy and revitalize various trades and industries
自從開埠以來，海港一直是香港的重要象徵，是全港市民的寶貴資源，應予以珍惜和保護。
Since the inception of Hong Kong the harbour has been its significant symbol . Being a valuable resource for all the people of Hong Kong it should be cherished and protected
保留獨特而珍貴的海港，是所有香港人的共識，而《保護海港條例》就香港的海港作為香港人的特別公有資產及天然財產，設定了不可隨便填海的推定。
It is the consensus of all Hongkongers to preserve the unique and precious harbour and the Protection of the Harbour Ordinance has established a presumption against arbitrary reclamation in respect of Hong Kongs harbour being a special public asset and natural heritage of Hong Kong people
法例的原意並非要否定一切填海工程，只是反對過度和不需要的工程；若然如此，填海與環保並非必然處於對立面，故此當年通過《條例》時，我是支持的。
The original intent of the legislation is not to deny all reclamation but to oppose excessive and unnecessary works . Such being the case reclamation and environmental protection are not necessarily in conflict with each other . For this reason I expressed my support when the Ordinance was passed back then
今天的議案辯論涉及應否對《條例》作出修訂，以便探討觀塘避風塘填海計劃，藉此增加短期土地供應，以及解決郵輪碼頭的經濟效益問題。
Todays motion debate concerns whether the Ordinance should be amended so as to explore the Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter reclamation project as a means of increasing short - term land supply and resolving the problem about the economic benefits of the cruise terminal
我留意到議案的用字非常小心，用了"以便探討"這4個字。
I notice that the motion is very carefully worded using the four words so as to explore
的而且確，根據現行《條例》及法院曾經對條文作出的演譯，在維多利亞港範圍探討填海，必須符合終審法院在2004年就灣仔發展計劃第二期的司法覆核案判詞所提出的測試準則，即必須證明填海具有凌駕性的公眾需要，而所謂凌駕性，即填海工程有當前的社會迫切需要，沒有其他合理的解決方法，以及填海範圍必須是最小的範圍。
Indeed according to the existing Ordinance and the Courts interpretation of the provisions exploration of reclamation within the Victoria Harbour must satisfy the test set out in the judgment of the Court of Final Appeal in the judicial review on Wan Chai Development Phase II in 2004 ie . it must be proved that there is an overriding public need for the reclamation . By overriding it means there is a present and compelling social need for the reclamation and there is no other reasonable solution
問題的關鍵是，《條例》現時提供的保障是否過於嚴格？
In addition the extent of reclamation must be minimal . The crux of the question is whether the protection currently provided under the Ordinance is too stringent
有不少評論指出，《條例》當初以私人條例草案形式提出，並沒有經過廣泛的公眾諮詢，當時政府亦未必聽到充分的意見。
A number of commentators have pointed out that back then the Ordinance was introduced in the form of a private bill without extensive public consultation . The Government might not have listened to sufficient views at that time
當然，回歸後的特區 政府亦沒有預料到《條例》會成為一些團體挑戰填海工程的標準選項，甚至成為了窒礙所有臨海發展規劃的障礙，之前灣仔和中環的填海計劃，便因而一拖再拖，中環灣仔繞道從可行性研究直至通車，足足耗用了30年，很多海濱新設施的建議亦胎死腹中，啟德分區計劃大綱圖更迴避了填海的選項，變成零填海工程。
Certainly the post - reunification Special Administrative Region Government did not foresee that the Ordinance would become a standard option for some groups to challenge reclamation projects and even an obstacle to all waterfront development plans . The previous reclamation projects in Wan Chai and Central have consequently been delayed time and again . The Central - Wan Chai Bypass has taken as long as 30 years from the feasibility study ie
甚至之前有水上運動團體計劃在啟德跑道的末端發展臨時水上運動中心，亦因為浮橋設計可能抵觸《條例》，曾經出現障礙。
Even the previous plan of a water sports group to develop a temporary water sports centre at the end of the Kai Tak runway was hindered by the possibility of the design of the pontoon being in breach of the Ordinance
從效果和影響而言，《條例》的現行條文及法院對條文的演譯，對城市規劃及發展來說便好像一個緊箍咒，政府為了避免觸犯《條例》，乾脆"一刀切"，不考慮涉及維港的填海工程，實質上排除了很多優化維港的可能性。
In terms of effect and impact the current provisions of the Ordinance and the Courts interpretation of such provisions are like a straitjacket on urban planning and development . To avoid contravening the Ordinance the Government has simply adopted a broad - brush approach giving no consideration to reclamation works involving the Victoria Harbour which in effect has ruled out many possibilities of enhancing the Victoria Harbour
在考慮工程是否有凌駕性的公眾需要時，是否也應考慮工程對社會及經濟價值的貢獻呢？
In considering whether there is an overriding public need for the project should we not also take into account its contribution to society and the economy?
是否可以抵償甚至超越填海對維港造成的有限度損失呢？
Can it offset or even do more than making up for the limited loss caused by reclamation to the Victoria Harbour? . In fact the works period of the proposed reclamation is short and the cost is low
事實上，建議的填海工程工期快、費用低，對海港運作不構成影響，對水流亦不會有太大的影響，兼且靠近已發展的區域和已有的交通配套，如果整體規劃得宜，便有很高的可行性，值得考慮。
It will not affect the operation of the harbour and will not have much impact on the water flow either . Moreover it is close to the developed area where supporting transport facilities are readily available . If the overall planning is appropriate it will be highly feasible and worthy of consideration
當然，我亦不是無條件地支持在觀塘避風塘進行填海工程，但最低限度也應以理性、務實的態度，按個案處理和考慮。
Of course I do not unconditionally support reclamation in the Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter but at least it should be handled and considered on a case - by - case basis in a rational and pragmatic manner
在觀塘避風塘填海，始終要解決現實的問題，首當其衝的正是易志明議員非常關注的，即避風塘泊位嚴重不足的問題，尤其是在颱風襲港和惡劣天氣下，避風塘對保障海上作業者的生命和財產安全，極為重要。
Inevitably to conduct reclamation in the Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter it is necessary to resolve the practical problems . The one to be addressed first and foremost is precisely what Mr Frankie YICK is gravely concerned about which is the acute shortage of berthing spaces at typhoon shelters . Especially during typhoons and inclement weather typhoon shelters are vitally important in protecting the lives and property of marine workers
早前一直有觀塘避風塘管理欠佳的報道，除了導致不同船隻 之間的意外，甚至有火燒連環船的問題。
Earlier on there have been reports about the poor management of the Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter which resulted in not only accidents between vessels but even a fire which spread to the adjacent boats
所以，除非另覓一個同樣合適的避風塘選址，否則填海建議將會無從談起。
Therefore unless an equally suitable site for the typhoon shelter is identified the reclamation proposal can start nowhere
主席，在現時《條例》不變的前提下，政府難以展開上述探討，因為如能想出其他合理方案，便無法證明上述填海工程是有凌駕性的需要。
President with the existing Ordinance intact it is difficult for the Government to embark on the said exploration because if a reasonable alternative can be figured out there will be no way to prove the overriding need for the said reclamation project
在某程度來說，要證明一項工程沒有合理的替代方案，幾乎是不可能的任務。
To a certain extent it is almost an impossible task to prove that there is no reasonable alternative to a project
在保護維港的大前提下，《條例》是否可作出修訂、容許彈性，以考慮不同的情況呢？
Under the premise of protecting the Victoria Harbour can the Ordinance be amended to allow flexibility to take different circumstances into account?
主席，我發言支持保安局局長提出有關推展皇崗口岸「一地兩檢」安排的後續工作的議案。
President I rise to speak in support of the motion proposed by the Secretary for Security on taking forward the follow - up tasks of implementing co - location arrangement at the Huanggang Port
主席，香港現時緊連深圳共有7個陸路口岸，而這項議案聚焦的皇崗口岸是其中一個歷史較悠久的陸路口岸，更是眾多陸路口岸中首個實施24小時通關的口岸，堪稱是見證香港與內地民眾緊密來往和交流的重要設施。
President Hong Kong has seven land crossings that adjoin Shenzhen at present . The focus of this motion Huanggang Port is a land crossing with a relatively long history and it is even the first of all the various land crossings that provides 24 - hour customs clearance services . It is honestly an important facility that has witnessed the close contact and exchanges between people of Hong Kong and the Mainland
由於皇崗口岸於1980年代已投入使用，在設計及設施上皆不足以滿足今時今日內地與香港的人文交流，特別是旅客過境時要經過兩 次上落接駁交通工具，才能完成整個過關程序，因此實在有必要重新規劃。
As Huanggang Port already commenced service in the 1980s its design and facilities have become incapable of meeting the present - day need for humanistic exchanges between the Mainland and Hong Kong . One notable example is that passengers must board and alight from feeder transport as they cross the boundary so as to complete the entire customs clearance procedure . Therefore it is honestly necessary to draw up fresh planning
我在此感謝深圳政府一方負責出資重建一座全新的旅檢大樓，並以象徵式租金租予港方，提供港方口岸設施，讓大樓能夠在落成後實施"一地兩檢"，更便利兩地居民往來。
Here I wish to thank the Shenzhen Government as it will provide funding for redeveloping a brand new passenger clearance building and lease it to Hong Kong at a nominal rent . It will serve as a port facility for Hong Kong where co - location arrangement will be implemented upon completion and in turn bring more convenience to residents travelling between both places
事實上，在7個陸路口岸中，已有兩個實施"一地兩檢"，包括深圳灣口岸及廣深港高速鐵路西九龍站。
Actually two of the seven land crossings have already implemented co - location arrangement including Shenzhen Bay Port and West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link
前者位於深圳境內，後者則在香港境內，兩個口岸在落實"一地兩檢"上均空前成功。
The former is located in Shenzhen whereas the latter is in Hong Kong . The two land crossings have achieved unprecedented success in the implementation of co - location arrangement
主席，上次本會討論無立法效力的政府議案已是2017年，正正是有關在西九龍站實施"一地兩檢"安排。
President the last discussion on a government motion with no legislative effect in this Council was already held in 2017 and it was precisely about the implementation of co - location arrangement at West Kowloon Station