Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
主席，對於今天的《2021年完善選舉制度條例草案》，我非常支持，亦非常感謝中央的領導、港澳辦及中聯辦的領導，以及各位同事，在香港面臨大難的情況之下，也沒有離棄我們。
President I am very supportive of the Improving Electoral System Bill 2021 the Bill today . I am also very grateful to the leaders of the Central Authorities the leaders of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and the Liaison Office of the Central Peoples Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and all my colleagues for not abandoning us even when Hong Kong is facing great difficulties
大家也知道，在世界的博弈裏，現時國家強大，令某些國家用很多不同的方法或藉口抵制國家。
As we all know in the rivalry of the world some countries resort to different means or excuses to boycott our country which is now strong
我相信香港就是其中一個棋子，被他們用來牽制我們的國家。
I believe that Hong Kong is one of the pawns that they use to keep our country in check
過去香港的亂象，我相信不是偶然發生的事。
The chaos in Hong Kong in the past was not I believe something that had occurred accidentally
國家為了守衞香港這個地方，有很多領導無理地被外國制裁。
Our country has had many of its leaders being unjustifiably sanctioned by foreign countries for defending such a place as Hong Kong
但是，一如既往，香港是屬於中國的地方，所以他們也義不容辭站在這裏協助我們。
However as always Hong Kong belongs to China so they are obliged to stand here to help us
亦要感謝特首林太及她的團隊，由"黑暴"期間至今已接近兩年，我相信他們平時面對的衝擊、人身威脅等也不少。
I am also grateful to Mrs LAM and her team . I believe that they have been subject to a lot of threats and personal attacks over the two years or so since black - clad violence began to run rampant
例如，林太的兒子在外國修讀博士課程，據聞也要返回香港；律政司司長為了商務，為 協助香港而到外地參加交流，也被人整斷手；保安局局長每次來到立法會，也被反對派人士攻擊，甚至用肢體衝撞；聶德權局長之前推廣一些政府政策，被人擲紙杯。
For example Mrs LAMs son who was studying for a PhD abroad was said to have to return to Hong Kong; the Secretary for Justice who was on an exchange trip to promote Hong Kong for business purposes had her arm injured; the Secretary for Security was attacked and even physically assaulted by opposition figures whenever he came to the Legislative Council; and Secretary Patrick NIP was thrown paper cups when he promoted some government policies
說來說去，如果不是愛中國的"愛國者治港"，只會帶來災難。
After all if Hong Kong is not administered by patriots who love China there will only be disasters
過去，我們不是沒有法例，而是有選舉的法例，但這些法例千瘡百孔，有很多漏洞，所以才有機會讓人在過去1年多或一直在想，如何利用漏洞令立法會不能運作。
It is not that we did not have laws in the past . Rather we did have electoral laws but these laws were flawed and had many loopholes . This explains why there were opportunities for people to think in the past year or so or all along about how to take advantage of the loopholes to make the Legislative Council dysfunctional
我相信很多香港市民也記得，立法會如何被反對派騎劫，內務委員會用了7個月時間無法選出主席，朱凱廸四處潑臭水，經常要求點算法定人數，我們到樓下的飯堂吃一頓午飯，也要分4次吃，我們所有議程也被他們用不同的方式拖後腿，令法案無法討論。
I believe many people in Hong Kong remember how the Legislative Council was hijacked by the opposition . The House Committee was unable to elect its Chairman even after seven months had passed . CHU Hoi - dick hurled stink bombs everywhere
至於外界社會的情況更無需多說，大家看到他們以《逃犯條例》的修訂為藉口，煽動所有年輕人出來，在香港不同地方破壞商店、中資企業、不同政府部門。
All our agenda items were delayed by them in different ways and it was impossible to discuss any bills . As for what has happened in the community there is no need for us to say anything more . As we can see they have used the amendment of the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance as an excuse to incite all young people to come out and vandalize shops Chinese - funded enterprises and various government departments across Hong Kong
他們用的很多不同藉口全都是假新聞。
Many of the different excuses they use are all based on fake news
我真的覺得奇怪，他們很多人現時已身在獄中，但不是全部，未坐牢的可否出來解釋一下呢？
Many of them are now in jail but not all of them . Can those who are not in jail offer an explanation?
其實，特首在多個場合表示《逃犯條例》修訂已經暫緩、壽終正寢，用了很多方法解釋。
In fact the Chief Executive had said on many occasions that the amendments to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance had been put on hold and were dead . She used many ways to explain this
我們很清楚見到，他們宣揚"35+"，利用區議會，讓年輕人以為警察做了很多壞事、政府做了很多壞事，然後鼓動他們，希望奪取香港的管治權。
We have clearly seen that they promoted 35 used District Councils to make young people think that the Police have done a lot of bad things and the Government has done a lot of bad things and then instigated them in the hope of seizing the right to govern Hong Kong
所以，《條例草案》是一個堵截他們的方法，讓他們死心，讓他們不會再有機會。
As such the Bill is a way to stop them so that they will give up and there will never be another chance
主席，其實以前我去一些不同場合，奏唱國歌，聽到國歌歌詞時，我也有一點感受，歌詞提到："起來！不願做奴隸的人們！
President in fact in the past on occasions when the national anthem was played and sung I also had some reflections when I heard the lyrics of the anthem which says Arise ye who refuse to be slaves!
把我們的血肉，築成我們新的長城！
With our flesh and blood let us build a new Great Wall!
中華民族到了最危險的時候，每個人被迫着發出最後的吼聲。
As China faces its greatest peril from each one the urgent call to action comes forth
冒著敵人的炮火，前進！
March on! . Braving the enemies fire! . March on!
我自己開始明白這首歌的意義。
I myself began to understand the meaning of this song
尤其是在"黑暴"期間，我們很多議員被人"起底"，外面煙火彌漫，以何君堯議員為例，他父母的家墳被人破壞，他自己差半步去了鬼門關。
In particular when black - clad violence ran rampant many of our Members were doxxed and there was a lot of smoke and fires outside . In the case of Dr Junius HO his parents graves were desecrated and he himself was halfway to the gates of hell
主席，來到今天，我相信這對香港的"一國兩制"是新的一頁，因為《條例草案》通過後，只有真正愛國的人士才能加入管治班底，繼續為香港服務。
President in this day and age I believe this is a new page for one country two systems in Hong Kong because after the passage of the Bill only those who are truly patriotic can join the governing team and continue to serve Hong Kong
不過，我又跟他們說，《條例草案》通過後，相信一定會比2019年前的香港更加好，香港可以關顧民生、發展經濟、穩定大局，一定會更加好。
However I also told them that after the passage of the Bill I believe Hong Kong will be better than the pre - 2019 Hong Kong and we will be able to care for peoples livelihood develop the economy and stabilize the overall situation in Hong Kong
代理主席，我支持局長的所有修正案，尤其是第9組關於理順候選人資格審查委員會。
Deputy Chairman I support all the amendments proposed by the Secretary in particular group 9 which deals with rationalizing the Candidate Eligibility Review Committee CERC
資審會的成員上限會由5人增至8人，並且規定行政長官除了委任主席及2至4名官守成員外，亦須委任1至3名非官守成員。
The upper limit of members in CERC will increase from five to eight and it is also stipulated that the Chief Executive shall in addition to the chairperson and two to four official members appoint one to three non - official members
這回應了外界有些人說會否官官相衞，特首只會委任自己人，我覺得這也回應了市民的看法。
This has responded to the query of some people outside whether those in office would shield each other and whether the Chief Executive would only appoint hisher cronies . I think these amendments have addressed the views of the public
這個故事告訴我們，在面對選舉的情況，即使反對派議員平時說自己多麼仁義道德，他們也可以撥到一旁。
This story tells us that even though the opposition Members always claim that they uphold virtue and morality so much they can still put them aside in the face of an election
對於傷殘人士、長者，其實他們那一刻也可以完全掩蓋雙眼及良心，置諸不理。
Regarding people with disabilities and the elderly they can in fact cover their eyes and go against their conscience to ignore them at that moment
我覺得這些標準......他們今天不在席，有些未必在坐牢，在外面的也可以回應一下我們，說說他們為何其實不會關顧一些需要關愛的朋友。
I think these standards They are not in the Chamber today perhaps some of them are not behind bars those outside can respond to us and tell us why they would not really care about those who need to be taken care of
所以，對於我或全香港想香港好的朋友來說，今天將會是一個大喜日子，希望《條例草案》今天可以通過。
Therefore today would be an auspicious day for me and all those in Hong Kong who wish to see Hong Kong fare well . I hope the Bill will be passed today
其實，法案委員會用很短的時間審議了整項《條例草案》，我形容為"勤力過上學"，因為上學有時也會"走堂"，但我們10多位"同班同學"在這段時間內個個都準時上學，甚至提早到達，大家都沒有遲到、沒有"走堂"，然後盡心盡力審議《條例草案》。
I would say that we were more hardworking than when we were in school because we might have skipped classes in school but during this period the more than 10 of us classmates all went to school on time or even early . No one was late or skipped any class . Everyone has made hisher best efforts to scrutinize the Bill
此外，我們亦得到政制及內地事務局和律政司同事的配合，我們在會上提出意見後，他們便在會後立即跟進，應該有很多天也在加班，我們作為工會的代表，他們在該段時間不能實行標準工時，我們也感到有點歉疚，我們要感謝他們的努力。
Besides we also have the cooperation of colleagues of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau and the Department of Justice . The suggestions we raised at the meetings were followed up immediately after the meetings . They probably worked overtime on many days
這是因為過去兩年或幾年的時間告訴我們，香港法例或規矩的特別之處是防君子而不防小人。
This is because we have learnt from the experience in the past couple of years that law and regulations in Hong Kong are unique in that they are drawn up for the gentleman but not the villain
我們看到過去，特別是2019年的區議會選舉，有很多漏洞，有很多人利用漏洞而創造有利於他們的條件，會鑽空子搞破壞。
In the past we could see a lot of loopholes in particular in the District Council election in 2019 . Many people took advantage of these loopholes to create conditions favourable to themselves or cause damages
那是因為我們不想被人搗亂選舉，很多同事已指出這一點，我想讓正在收看直播的市民了解，我們在法案委員會審議時，要考慮發生機會不大的情況，是因為在過去的日子裏，實在有太多人利用不同的空子搗亂，破壞各項選舉的公平性和公正性。
It is because we do not want anyone to disturb the election as many colleagues have pointed out . I want to let the public watching the live broadcast understand this . We have to take unlikely situations into consideration during the scrutiny by the Bills Committee because there have been too many instances of taking advantage of the loopholes to cause disturbances and undermine the fairness and justice of elections
所以，我們必須透過修正案杜絕所有漏洞。
Therefore we must plug all loopholes through the amendments
主席，我這次發言到此為止。
Chairman my speech this time ends here
然而，正如我在二讀辯論發言時指出，我們相信中央設計新的完善選舉制度的初心，是希望可以促進和推動建制派的大團結，要構建一個有廣泛代表性及均衡參與的選委會。
However as I pointed out in my speech during the Second Reading debate we believe that the original intention of the Central Authorities in designing the new and improved electoral system is to promote and facilitate solidarity of the pro - establishment camp . It is necessary to constitute an EC with broad representation and balanced participation
鄭議員及很多社會人士也是憑感覺作出批評，但我相信大家很快便會知道事實。
Dr CHENG and many members of society have made criticisms based on feelings but I believe they will soon know the truth
當《2021年完善選舉制度條例草案》生效後，我們很快便會看到新選出來的選委會將會有廣泛代表性和均衡參與。
Soon after the Improving Electoral System Bill 2021 comes into effect we will see broad representation and balanced participation in the newly elected EC
我們知道在新構建的選委會裏，團體選民擔當一個重要的角色。
We know that in the newly constituted EC corporate electors will play an important role
如何確保團體選民能夠找到具代表性的代表，來代表團體行使投票權？
How can we ensure that corporate electors can find a representative with representation to exercise their right to vote on their behalf?
後來亦提出是否應該由管理層作出委任？
Later I also asked whether the appointment should be made by the management
所以，我支持政府的修訂。
Therefore I support the Governments amendment
希望今次完善選舉制度後，可以出現更多這些場面，就是有效的議會與高效的政府一同合作，為市民解決問題。
This is a manifestation of effective operation rational discussion and high efficiency of the Government . With mutual cooperation many of Hong Kongs problems can be resolved . I hope that after this exercise on improving the electoral system there will be more such occasions where an effective legislature and a highly efficient government can work together to resolve problems for members of the public
因此，我的發言是支持政府提出的所有修正案。
Hence I speak in support of all the amendments proposed by the Government
代理主席，我謹此陳辭，我會支持政府的修正案。
Deputy Chairman I so submit
主席，我代表香港工會聯合會發言支持《2021年完善選舉制度條例草案》三讀。
President on behalf of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions FTU I speak in support of the Third Reading of the Improving Electoral System Bill 2021 the Bill
這是立法會和政府合作的成果。
This is the fruit of cooperation between the Legislative Council and the Government
我們落實了全國人大常委會的決定，在完善選舉制度及《香港國安法》實施的新局面下，為香港帶來新發展，進一步優化政治生態，讓民主制度更健康發展，也為"打工仔女"的樂業安居，創造有利的條件。
We have implemented the decision of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress and entered a new chapter following the improvement to our electoral system and the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law which will bring new development opportunities to Hong Kong enhance further our political ecology ensure a healthier development of the democratic system and create favourable conditions for wage earners to live and work in peace and contentment
接下來，我們希望日後香港有一個有為的政府，有一個高效的議會。我們工聯會會與社會各界一同努力解決香港各項深層次的問題，令香港市民有更大的獲得感、幸福感及安全感。
It is then our expectation that there will be a capable government and a highly efficient legislature in Hong Kong and together with all sectors of the community FTU will strive to resolve various deep - rooted problems in the territory so as to make Hong Kong people have a greater sense of gain happiness and security
為人民謀幸福，是我們每位從政者的初心。
After all promoting the well - being of the people is the original aspiration of every one of us who pursue a political career
主席，我謹此陳辭，我亦代表工聯會支持三讀。
With these remarks President I express support for the Third Reading of the Bill on behalf of FTU
因此，我曾向政府當局尋求澄清，當中就着酒店代表身份的問題，當局在聽取意見後，對今次《條例草案》作出了修訂。
Therefore I have sought clarification from the Administration . Regarding the issue on the hotel representative status the authorities have made an amendment to the current Bill after listening to the views expressed
首先，是有關旅遊界功能界別中酒店類別選民資格的問題。
The first issue concerns the eligibility of electors of the tourism FC from the hotel category
《條例草案》提出的選民資格須滿足兩個條件：第一，是根據《旅館業條例》定義中的持牌人；第二，是有權在香港酒店業主聯會的大會上表決的該會的團體成員。
It is proposed in the Bill that electors must fulfil two conditions to be eligible first they are licence holders as defined by the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance; second they are corporate members of the Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners Limited FHKHO entitled to vote at general meetings of the company
這與業界的實際運作是有所衝突的。
These are in conflict with the actual operation of the industry
按照目前《旅館業條例》，酒店須獲得牌照方可營運，而該牌照上的登記人為持牌人。
Pursuant to the current Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance a hotel shall obtain a licence for operation with the registrant named in the licence being the licence holder
持牌人通常可以是經營酒店的公司、自然人或者業主，但另一方面，按照酒店業主聯會規定，必須是酒店業主才能成為該會會員。
As a general rule the licence holder can be a company natural person or an owner that operates the hotel . But on the other hand according to the requirements of FHKHO only hotel owners may become its members
如果要求選民資格必須滿足持牌人的條件，則會有部分酒店業主聯會的會員喪失選民資格，造成不公。
If it is required that electors must fulfil the condition of being licence holders to be eligible some members of FHKHO may be disqualified as electors resulting in unfairness
政府了解情況之後，同意作出修訂，刪除了必須為持牌人的條件，業界對此表示歡迎。
After looking into the situation the Government agreed to make an amendment by removing the requirement of being licence holders . The industry welcomes this amendment
其次，是改變團體成員資格問題。
The second issue is the revision to the eligibility of body electors
《條例草案》規定，有關團體和企業須獲得其所在界別相應資格後持續運作3年以上，方可成為該界別選民。
The Bill provides that an association or enterprise may become a corporate voter for an FC only if it has been operating for not less than three years after acquiring relevant qualifications for that FC
持續運作時間由以往12個月改為3年，經解釋後，門檻提高的原因是因應全國人民代表大會常務委員會的决定。
The period for which it has been operating is revised from 12 months to three years . It was explained that the threshold was raised in the light of the decision made by the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress
此外，我們認為在寫法上應該更加明確，例如"入會3年"可以有兩種解讀：該公司成為理事會成員滿3年，又或是該公司已經加入商會滿3年。
In addition we think that the provisions should be drafted in a more specific manner . For example admission for three years can be interpreted in two ways that the company has become a board member for three years or that the company has joined a trade association for three years
由於旅行社商會一般要1至3年才改選一次理事會，部分任期亦有年期限制。
The boards of the trade associations of travel agencies are normally re - elected once every one to three years; some of them also set time limits on the terms of office
如果加入理事會3年才符合資格，將會大幅影響選民人數。
If an elector will only be eligible after having joined the board for three years the number of electors will be substantially affected
經當局澄清後，正確解釋是加入商會滿3年即可。
Upon clarification by the authorities the correct interpretation is that having joined a trade association for three years would suffice
當局亦進一步解釋，各商會理事會成員人數上限是以今年4月14日《條例草案》首讀當天為界，即以商會在當天或之前向公司註冊處登記的理事會成員人數上限為準，多謝局方的解釋。
The authorities also further explained that the maximum number of board members of each trade association will be limited to that as at the date of the First Reading of the Bill on 14 April this year that is based on the maximum number of board members as registered with the Companies Registry on or before that date . I appreciate the explanation given by the Bureau
最後，是理事會成員與旅行社的關係問題。
The last issue is the relationship between board members and travel agencies
目前旅行社業界有9個商會，當中有些商會的理事會成員是以公司代表身份加入，有些商會的理事會成員則是以個人身份加入。
At present there are nine trade associations in the travel agency industry . While some trade associations admit board members in the capacity of corporate representatives some others admit board members in their individual capacity
我們希望政府制訂相關指引，以列表形式詳細列出"密切聯繫"的定義，以便大家執行。
We hope that the Government will formulate relevant guidelines to set out the definition of substantial connection in detail in a table so as to facilitate implementation
由於是次修訂改變較大，我們希望當局未來多與業界見面解釋，而我作為業界代表，亦會做好配合解釋工作、澄清疑慮，以免日後在選舉時造成大家誤解。
Given the rather substantial changes involved in this amendment exercise we hope that the authorities will meet with and explain to the sector more often in the future . As a sector representative I will also complement the explanatory efforts and clarify doubts so as to avoid misunderstanding in future elections
《2021年完善選舉制度條例草案》順利進入全體委員會審議階段，當我們走完最後一里路，成功就在我們眼前。
Now that we have proceeded smoothly to the Committee stage to consider the Improving Electoral System Bill 2021 the Bill success is just around the corner after we have finished the last mile
《條例草案》可說是近年最重要的一項政府法案，政制及內地事務局亦毫不鬆懈，在充分聽取社會和立法會議員的意見後，再提出新修訂，合共369項修正案，涵蓋13個不同範疇。
It can be said that the Bill is the most important piece of Government bill in recent years . The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau has spared no effort in proposing new amendments after listening carefully to the views of the community and Members of the Legislative Council . There are a total of 369 amendments covering 13 different areas
我留意到修正案亦涉及調整提名不同候選人的限制。
I notice that the amendments also involve an adjustment to the restriction on nominating different candidates
就第356條而言，修正案指明選舉委員會委員在立法會選舉中可以不同身份在多於1份提名表格上簽署為提名人，即是剔除選委不能以不同身份在功能界別或地方選區選舉中提名不同候選人的限制，讓每名選委能在最多5份提名表格上簽署為提名人。
As far as clause 356 is concerned it is specified in the amendment that an Election Committee EC member may subscribe more than one nomination form in multiple capacities in a Legislative Council election . That is to say the restriction that an EC member would not be able to nominate different candidates in a functional constituency or a geographical constituency election using hisher different capacities would be lifted thereby enabling an EC member to subscribe a maximum of five nomination forms
政府從善如流，增加了選委的權責和發聲渠道，讓選委可以提名更多社會上的有志之士參與政治，長遠有利於吸引各類政治人才參與特區的管治團隊。
Taking advice with a receptive mind the Government has enhanced the power and responsibility of EC members as well as the channels for them to voice their opinions . By allowing EC members to nominate more members of the community with high aspirations to participate in politics this is conducive to attracting various types of political talents to join the SAR governing team in the long term
這次完善選舉制度的《條例草案》，其中一個核心要素，就是完善選委會的規模、組成、職能等。
Improving the size composition and functions etc . of EC is one of the core elements of this Bill to improve the electoral system
選委會界別重組後，政府將工商、金融選委界別中的16個界別分組的部分席位，由原本的18席減少至17席，同時將香港中國企業協會改名為商界，並增加其席位至17席；以及新增一個全新的中小企業界分組，共有15個席位。
In reorganizing EC sectors the Government has reduced the number of seats assigned to 16 subsectors under the industrial commercial and financial sectors from 18 seats originally to 17 seats . At the same time the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association subsector would be renamed as commercial third subsector with the number of seats increased to 17 . In addition a new subsector viz
我認為政府與時俱進，完善及平衡了工商界的選委會議席的分布，有助於 增加工商界人士尤其是年輕人的參政空間，值得全力支持。
small and medium enterprises subsector would be created with 15 seats in total . I think the Government has kept pace with the times to improve and balance the distribution of EC seats in the industrial and commercial sectors which will facilitate members of the industrial and commercial sectors especially the young people to have greater room for participation in politics
我亦想藉此機會感謝中央及特區政府對工商界的重視和肯定。
It deserves our full support . I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Central Government and the SAR Government for attaching importance and giving recognition to the industrial and commercial sectors
代理主席，我發言支持政府提出的所有修正案。
With these remarks Deputy Chairman I support all the amendments proposed by the Government
旅遊界的選民資格以往分為3類，分別是旅行社、航空業及酒店業指定團體的公司會員，這些團體包括香港旅遊業議會、香港航空公司代表協會和兩個酒店協會的會員。
There were three categories of eligible voters in the tourism FC previously namely corporate members of designated bodies of travel agents the aviation industry and the hotel industry . Such bodies include members of the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong the Board of Airline Representatives in Hong Kong and two hotel associations
這次修訂將選民資格分為兩類，第一類是有權在旅行代理商及航空業指定團體的理事會/執行委員會表決的團體成員才符合資格，即是由以往的普通成員改為理事會/執行委員會成員，令符合資格的人數大減。
There will be two categories of voters after this amendment exercise . First only corporate members of designated bodies of travel agents and the aviation industry entitled to vote at the Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee of the Board are eligible . That is to say the criteria have been changed from ordinary members to members of the Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee of the Board resulting in a significant reduction in the number of eligible persons
酒店方面，指定團體將會由以往的兩個改為一個，即是符合資格的人數亦大減。
With respect to the hotel industry the number of designated bodies will reduce from two in the past to one which also means that the number of eligible persons will be greatly reduced
這次修訂後，以往旅遊界內符合資格的旅行社及航空公司數目將由1,800多間減至200多間。
After this amendment exercise the number of travel agents and airlines eligible for voter registration in the tourism FC will decrease from some 1 800 in the past to some 200
酒店業則只剩下一個指定團體，即香港酒店業主聯會，這個聯會只有60多間公司符合資格。
There remains only one designated body in the hotel industry ie . the Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners Limited under which only 60 - odd companies are eligible
大家都覺得這裏有不公道的地方，我也向當局反應過，但當局的解釋是其他界別亦是按同樣的原則，作出這樣的安排，在大局面前，只能按有關做法執行。
We all find this somewhat unfair and I have also reflected the same to the authorities . Yet the authorities have explained that the same arrangement is made to other FCs in accordance with the same principle and we could only adopt the relevant approach taking the overall situation into account
我們業界對於這個解釋仍有疑慮，我希望將來政府會就這個問題，處理好這方面的事宜。
Our sector still has doubts over this explanation and I hope the Government will deal with issues in this respect properly in the future
另外，在審議《條例草案》的過程中，有議員提出為何香港潮屬社團總會並未入選成為選舉委員會界別分組的指明實體，我本人是該會的名譽顧問，亦覺得這個說法是對的。
In addition during the scrutiny of the Bill some Members asked why the Federation of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community Organizations FHKCCC was not listed as a specified entity of the relevant subsector of the Election Committee EC . Being the honorary advisor to FHKCCC I think this point is valid
我亦曾因此致函政制及內地事務局，希望這個總會能夠獲分配名額進入選委會。
I have also written to the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau in the hope that this Federation would be assigned some seats in EC
我最近收到局方的覆函，得知我們這次的建議未獲接納，我對這個答覆感到失望。
I have received a reply from the Bureau recently and learned that our proposal has not been accepted . I am disappointed with this reply
香港有100多萬名潮籍人士，是香港人口中一個重要的組成部分。
More than a million Hong Kong residents have ancestral roots in Chiu Chow and they are an important part of the Hong Kong population
潮州人刻苦耐勞，多年來為香港各行各業、經濟發展作出不少貢獻。
Being assiduous and able to endure hardship Chiu Chow people have made substantial contribution to various trades and the economic development of Hong Kong over the years
潮屬總會是本地一個歷史悠久的同鄉會，已有20多年歷史，會員人數達16萬。
FHKCCC is a local fellow townsmen association with a long - standing history of over 20 years and 160 000 members