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我們應否質疑或挑戰政府這個假設，是否真的是無法應付的財務安排，為大家的討論奠定良好基礎，使長者能夠作出更好的退休安排，以及真正有尊嚴地過晚年生活。
In this way a good foundation can be laid for our discussion with a view to enabling the elderly to make better arrangements for their retirement and genuinely live with dignity in their twilight years
主席，我動議若稍後就"革新過時法例，促進創新科技發展"所提出的議案或修正案再進行點名表決，表決須在鐘聲響起1分鐘後進行。
President I move that in the event of further divisions being claimed in respect of the motion on Reforming outdated legislation and promoting the development of innovation and technology or any amendments thereto this Council do proceed to each of such divisions immediately after the division bell has been rung for one minute
主席，我動議若稍後就"設立全民退休保障制度"所提出的議案或修正案再進行點名表決，表決須在鐘聲響起1分鐘後進行。
President I move that in the event of further divisions being claimed in respect of the motion on Establishing a universal retirement protection system or any amendments thereto this Council do proceed to each of such divisions immediately after the division bell has been rung for one minute
我命令若稍後就"設立全民退休保障制度"所提出的議案或修正案再進行點名表決，表決須在鐘聲響起1分鐘後進行。
I order that in the event of further divisions being claimed in respect of the motion on Establishing a universal retirement protection system or any amendments thereto this Council do proceed to each of such divisions immediately after the division bell has been rung for one minute
主席，今次的議案是"革新過時法例，促進創新科技發展"。
President this motion is Reforming outdated legislation and promoting the development of innovation and technology
事實上，我認為這是非常迫切的，尤其是香港計劃發展智慧城市，在停泊車輛方面確實需要更新現行的規例。
In fact I think this is a most pressing task especially as Hong Kong plans to develop into a smart city and it is indeed necessary to update the existing regulations on the parking of vehicles
政府就起動九龍東項目於去年開展智慧城市的研究，並計劃於去年12月完成"易泊車"手機應用程式的開發，向駕駛者提供實時的泊車資訊，但很可惜，雷聲大，雨點小，市民至今仍無法下載有關的應 用程式。
The Government launched the study on developing a smart city in relation to the Energizing Kowloon East project last year and planned to complete in December last year the development of the mobile application Smart Parking to provide real time parking information to drivers . But much to our regret it was all thunder but no rain as the public remain unable to download this application so far and the mobile application Hong Kong eRouting of the Transport Department provides real time information on only 50 car parks for drivers to find out the availability of parking spaces in these car parks . The current problems relating to parking can be attributed not only to a shortage of parking spaces but also the poor circulation of information on parking spaces
現時有關泊車的問題，根源不單是泊車位不足，而是泊車位的資訊根本不流通，令很多駕駛者使用大部分的停車場時都是盲摸摸碰運氣，到達時才知道沒有泊車位，於是駕着車輛四處尋找，如果再找不到車位，便停泊在停車場門前排隊，結果有些停車場"有位無車泊"，有些則"有車但無位泊"，道路行車量也因此大增，停車場外汽車大排長龍。
Such being the case they have to drive around in search of parking spaces and if they cannot find any they will have to wait in their cars and queue up in front of the car park . As a result in some car parks there are parking spaces not taken up by vehicles whereas in some other car parks there are drivers unable to find parking spaces for their vehicles . The traffic volume on roads will hence be increased substantially and there are long queues of vehicles waiting outside car parks
"易泊車"的理念根本不存在科技的問題，停車場擁用人或經營者只需要在其停車場入口閘機上安裝感應器，甚至在停車場內的泊車位上安裝汽車感應器，將有關的資料上載雲端，讓公眾使用，這其實是非常合適的做法。
The idea of Smart Parking actually involves no technology issue . Owners or operators of car parks need only install a sensor at the entrance gate of their car park or install vehicle sensors at the parking spaces inside the car park and upload the relevant data onto the Cloud for public use . This is actually a most appropriate thing to do
但是，很可惜，停車場在現行法例下無須公開其泊車位的資訊，所以，停車場的經營者寧可汽車在其門前大排長龍，以顯示該商場多麼受歡迎，也不願意將泊車位的資訊公開，繼而流失商場的客源。
But regrettably under the existing legislation car parks are not required to make public their parking vacancy data and so car park operators would rather see long queues of vehicles outside their car parks to show that the shopping mall is very popular than to make public their parking vacancy data which could in turn lose a source of patronage to the shopping mall
因此，政府應該從法例着手，令泊車位的資訊能夠流通。
In this connection the Government should start working on the legislation to make it possible for parking vacancy data to be circulated
主席，泊車位是一個例子，顯示如果能夠適時更新法例，便可以解決很多現時市面上出現的問題。
President parking spaces are an example that shows that the updating of legislation in a timely manner can address many existing problems now
有人或會說，這些是私人物業，強行要求它們公開資訊，會否侵犯私隱？
Some people may question that as these are private properties will it constitute infringement on privacy if they are forced to make public such information?
因此，我希望今天正式提出，政府必須考慮將這要求列為賣地的條款。
In this connection I would like to formally propose for the Governments consideration the inclusion of this requirement as a condition of land sale
因此，我希望政府適時更新現有的規例，令現時的問題得以解決。
Therefore I hope the Government can update the existing regulations at an appropriate time to resolve the problems
為促進科技發展，令香港本地的科技能夠得到應用，政府使用這些科技是非常重要的。
To promote technological development and facilitate the application of locally - developed technologies it is most important that these technologies are used by the Government
然而，政府有時候在應用上或政策上並沒有一套制度支持本地的科技產業，例如政府在招標時，很多時候會列明一些要求，包括要達到某些 國際水平，但如果加入本地科技優先的條款，卻可能違反世界貿易組織的協議。
However sometimes the Government does not have a system to support the local technology industry in respect of technology application or in its policies . For instance when inviting tenders the Government may often set out some requirements such as meeting certain international standards but if a condition is included to require that locally - developed technologies be given priority that may constitute a violation of the World Trade Organization agreements
這些都是一些有效的規例和程序，但現時並沒有這些要求，因而令本地的科技發展有一定的難度。
All of these are some effective regulations and procedures but as these requirements are not put in place now certain difficulties are involved in the development of locally - developed technologies
我亦想表示支持莫乃光議員的原議案，因為他提出更新過時的法例，尤其在運輸方面，我認為政府應特別注意，而且也是很容易做到的。
I also wish to express support for Mr Charles Peter MOKs original motion because he has proposed the updating of outdated legislation and with respect to transport in particular I think the Governments attention is particularly warranted and this task is also easy to accomplish
當然，我亦贊成香港須有完善的退休保障制度，令長者老有所依，但如何實施制度，將涉及公共財政開支和經濟資源的運用，因此影響深遠，絕對不能草率推行，必須事先取得社會的共識，以免好心做壞事。
However the way we implement the system has something to do with public expenditure and the use of economic resources and will have profound and far - reaching impacts on our economy . Therefore social consensus must be sought beforehand and hasty implementation of the system is not recommended in order not to pave the road to hell with good intentions
以往在討論退休保障問題時，社會以至政府往往把責任推向商界。
In the past both our society and the Government tended to shift their responsibility onto the business community in all discussions on retirement protection
但其實，政府是可以作出承擔及擔當更主動的角色的。
But the Government can actually make a commitment and play a more active role regarding this issue
全民退休保障制度無疑是一項涉及扶貧的措施，更是福利政策。
Unquestionably the establishment of a universal retirement protection system is an initiative meant for poverty alleviation and is also a welfare policy
主席，現時政府庫房雖有頗多盈餘，社會上亦有聲音認為政府應不論貧富，推出全民退休保障制度。
At present President Hong Kongs public coffers are operating at a surplus and there are voices in society urging the Government to launch a universal retirement protection system for both the rich and the poor
說得動聽一點，即要求政府作出一些財政承擔；說得難聽一點，就是"打劫"庫房。
Well to express in high - flown language they are asking the Government to make some financial commitments; to put it blatantly they are purely attempting to rob the public purse
我同意政府的財政收入是取諸社會，所以應要用諸社會。
I agree that as the Governments fiscal revenue comes from society it should be spent for the purpose of benefiting society
但是，當我們要推行一項足以影響未來數十年的政策時，便必須考慮這項政策的可持續性。
Yet as far as the implementation of such a policy which will have far - reaching impacts over the next few decades is concerned we must consider if it is sustainable
香港社會現時面對一大問題，就是財富分配不均，致使基層市民無法享受到經濟發展的成果。
Our society is now facing a major problem namely the grass roots cannot enjoy the fruit of economic development because of the uneven distribution of wealth
雖然，政府近年一直加大力度，在扶貧、安老、助弱等退休保障方面做了很多工作，但強積金對沖的安排，是整個退休保障制度的重要一環。
The Government has been stepping up its efforts to strengthen retirement protection in recent years in respect of poverty alleviation elderly care and support for the disadvantaged but since the Mandatory Provident Fund MPF offsetting arrangement forms an important part of the entire retirement protection system if such a controversial issue is not dealt with as early as possible it will undermine significantly the effectiveness of the Governments efforts in poverty alleviation elderly care and support for the disadvantaged
如果不及早處理這個具爭議性的議題，勢必嚴重拖累政府在扶貧、安老、助弱方面的工作成效，也無法從根本解決財富分配不均這個深層次矛盾。
In this case the deep - rooted social conflict of uneven distribution of wealth cannot be resolved
至於全民退休保障制度，它已非單純的扶貧措施或福利政策，是涉及政府整體財政政策的一項長遠安排，當然就更不易取得社會的共識了。
As for the universal retirement protection system it is neither purely a poverty alleviation policy nor a welfare policy . It is actually a long - term arrangement involving the overall fiscal policy of the Government . And so it is definitely even more difficult to achieve social consensus in this regard
剛才鄺俊宇議員提到，社會對全民退保已有共識，我並不十分同意。
Mr KWONG Chun - yu has mentioned just now that social consensus on universal retirement protection is already there but I do not quite agree
我明白他所說的"社會共識"，是指大家普遍支持應好好照顧基層的長者，讓他們可以活得更有尊嚴，並能安享晚年。
I understand what he calls the social consensus actually means that people in Hong Kong are generally in support of taking proper care of the grass - roots elderly so that they can live with dignity and enjoy at ease their twilight years
但是，我相信社會對於實施全民退休保障計劃的長遠財政安排，卻尚未達致共識。
Yet I believe that our society has yet to reach a consensus on the long - term financial arrangements for the implementation of a universal retirement protection scheme
即使政府願意在財政方面作出更大的承擔，但政府財政收入的來源，很大部分來自納稅人的"貢獻"，倘若真的推行不論貧富的全民退休保障計劃的話，將來很可能需要加稅，那麼大家又會否同意呢？
Even if the Government is willing to make greater financial commitments but since the Governments revenue mostly comes from taxpayers contribution it is very likely that the Government will increase taxes in future if a universal retirement protection scheme for both the rich and the poor is to be implemented . Will Hong Kong people give a nod to this then?
剛才亦有多位議員同事提到"錢從何來"的問題，例如田北辰議員指出政府的財政收入結構有問題，波動大，可預見性低，可能會出現"三更富，五更窮"的情況。
Various Members have mentioned just now the question about where to obtain the money such as Mr Michael TIEN who pointed out that given the problematic structure of the Governments fiscal revenue of which the revenue is highly volatile with low foreseeability government revenue may fluctuate between surpluses and deficits
因此，政府必須在推出任何全民退休保障制度前，詳細考慮其在財政上是否可以持續作出這方面的承擔。
Therefore before launching any universal retirement protection system the Government must consider thoroughly whether its financial commitment in this regard is sustainable
其實，面對全球老齡化，各地政府在退休保障方面的開支亦有所增加。
Actually in the face of global ageing governments of different countries have also increased their spending on retirement protection
西班牙《真理報》於本年4月24日報道，據西班牙就業和社會保障的資料顯示，2017年4月，西班牙的退休金支出增至87億900萬歐羅，同比增長3.1%，創歷史新高；連續12個月的退休金同比增長幅度超過3%；領取退休金的人數亦多達949萬人，同比增長1.2%；西班牙退休金的中位數亦高達1,060歐羅，同比增長2.04%。
It was reported on 24 April 2017 in Pravda a Spanish newspaper According to Spains employment and social security data as at April 2017 Spains pension expense rose to a record high of €8.79 billion representing a year - on - year increase of 3.1 % ; a month - on - month increase of over 3 % for 12 consecutive months in pension payable was recorded; the number of pensioners also went up to 9.49 million representing a year - on - year increase of 1.2 % ; the median pension of Spain reached €1,060 representing a year - on - year increase of 2.04 %
一言蔽之，高福利源於高稅率。
In a nutshell generous welfare benefits is a result of high tax rates
因此，我們必須考慮制度的可持續性。
Hence we must take into consideration the sustainability of the universal retirement protection system
正所謂："食飯要一口一口食，路要一步一步行。
There is a Chinese saying One must finish each mouthful of food before taking another when eating and take one step after another when walking
"我希望行政長官林太能在第一時間率先平息有關取消強積金對沖的爭議。
I hope the Chief Executive Mrs LAM will be the first to settle the controversy over the abolition of the MPF offsetting arrangement in the first place
鑒於取消強積金對沖為全民退休保障的重要一環，平息爭議可證明現屆政府具有魄力和能力處理棘手的問題。
Given that abolishing the MPF offsetting arrangement is an important issue in respect of universal retirement protection duly settling the controversy can serve as a proof that the current - term Government has both the resolution and ability to deal with any thorny issues
接下來，便當凝聚社會共識，深入探討如何制訂完善的全民退休保障制度。
And after settling the controversy the Government should proceed to forge social consensus together and explore in depth the formulation of a comprehensive universal retirement protection system
事實上，香港有很多長者需要社會支援，政府應集中資源幫助有需要的長者身上，讓他們獲得較高金額的援助。
Actually many elderly people in Hong Kong need social assistance . The Government should concentrate its resources on helping the needy elderly people to provide them with financial assistance of a larger amount
說到這裏，我預計有人會用人身攻擊的手法指罵做實事、說實話的議員。
Up to this point of my speech I can foresee that some people may criticize those Members who do concrete work and speak the truth in the manner of hurling personal attacks
這些用粗俗說話來罵人的議員沉溺在自己的世界中，以為這樣便能阻止其他議員表達不同的意見，我認為他們一定會失敗。
Indulging in their make - believe world those Members who reprimand others with vulgarisms think that so doing can deter other Members from expressing dissenting views . In my view they are doomed to fail
大家也知道，大部分功能界別的議員是專業人士或各行各業的代表，一向最支持和推動香港的發展，令政府有較多資源來扶貧。
As Members all know most FC Members are professionals or representatives of various sectors and industries . All along they have rendered the greatest support to fostering Hong Kongs development and enabled the Government to receive more resources for alleviating poverty
所以，反對發展的議員提出要取消功能界別，其實令我啼笑皆非，摸不着頭腦。
Therefore I actually find it ridiculous and baffling to hear the proposal for abolishing FCs from Members who oppose development
我重申，對人不對事式的"拉布"，不論怎樣也"拉布"，一定會窒礙香港的發展，令香港付出代價，政府沒有資源做好退休保障，這些傷害慢慢便會浮現出來。
I wish to reiterate that filibustering underpinned by subjective motives or indiscriminate filibustering will definitely hinder the development of Hong Kong . As a result Hong Kong will have to pay a price and the Government will be deprived of resources to properly discharge its responsibility of providing retirement protection . These harms will surface gradually
我說了這番說話後，相信稍後又會有人惡意攻擊我，但我不會回應，只因為我今天再沒有發言的機會。
I believe that after I have made these remarks some Members may level malicious criticisms at me later on . But I will not give any reply solely because I do not have another opportunity to speak again today
有關議員千萬不要因而幻想自己是對的。
The relevant Members should not have the delusion that they are correct because of this
我支持政府的扶貧大方向，並希望在公共財政許可的情況下，為有需要的長者提供更大的津貼額；而資產審查方面，亦應該以寬鬆為原則，讓有需要的長者都能獲納入保障的範圍內。
I support the broad direction of the Governments poverty alleviation efforts hoping that as far as our public finances permit subsidies of a greater sum can be disbursed to the needy elderly people . And speaking of an assets test the principle of leniency should be adopted so that the needy elderly people can be included in the scope of protection
同時，政府亦應該保證當經濟有增長時，津貼水平亦應該隨之增加，包括不設資產審查的"生果金"。
At the same time the Government should also assure elderly people that in times of economic growth the level of subsidies will be raised correspondingly including the fruit grant which does not require any assets test
其實上屆政府已提出劃線方案，但結果勞資雙方也不接受，新任特首更表示要重新研究。
Actually the previous - term Government already put forth a cut - off proposal . But the result was that it was rejected by both employers and employees . The new Chief Executive even said that it was necessary to conduct a fresh study
今天，我們看到對沖機制對於基層市民事實上有很大影響，但是，取消對沖機制亦對中小企帶來很大的衝擊，這些問題需要小心處理。
Today we can also see that the offsetting mechanism has actually produced huge impact on grass - roots people . But the abolition of the offsetting mechanism will deal a great blow to small and medium enterprises SMEs . All these issues must be handled with care
但是，必須注意一點，當年推出強積金時，政府承諾加入對沖機制，以換取商界支持，所以，商界的反對並非無理取鬧。
Nevertheless Members must note one point . When the MPF System was introduced back then the Government promised to include the offsetting mechanism in exchange for the support of the business sector . So it is not unjustified for the business sector to voice opposition now
因為當時已預計那筆錢可用作對沖，突然間向他們追討，我相信很多中小企都不能支持。
The reason is that they have already expected that the relevant sums can be spent for offsetting . I do not believe many SMEs can afford the payments if they are pursued for payment all of a sudden
同時，政府應該盡量分階段實施，以減低對商界特別是中小企的衝擊。
At the same time the Government should implement the relevant arrangements in phases as far as possible so as to reduce the impact on the business sector particularly SMEs
取消對沖機制導致中小企的結業潮，我相信亦非勞工界想看見的事。
I do not believe the labour sector will wish to see a wave of business closure among SMEs resulting from the abolition of the offsetting mechanism
至於公共年金計劃方案，我認為是好的方案，我知道很多市民對計劃有興趣。
As regards the proposed public annuity scheme I think it is a desirable proposal and I know that many people are interested in the scheme
這種形式的退休計劃，正好適合比較富裕的長者。
This form of retirement protection scheme is precisely suitable for those better - off elderly people
目前的問題是規模太小，可能供不應求，所以政府應逐步加大額度。
The problem at present is that its limited scale may be unable to meet peoples demand . So the Government should gradually expand its scale
另外，我亦建議把強積金和公共年金接軌，讓有經濟基礎的退休人士提取強積金累算權益投入公共年金之中，以發展出另一條退休保障的道路。
Besides I have also proposed to link up the MPF schemes with the public annuity scheme so that retirees with a sound financial basis may withdraw and deposit their MPF accrued benefits into their public annuity accounts to open up another avenue for assuring their retirement protection
主席，首先，我感謝梁國雄議員在新一屆政府的第一個立法會會議提出這項議案，以及梁志祥議員、郭偉强議員和楊岳橋議員提出修正案。
President first of all I thank Mr LEUNG Kwok - hung for proposing this motion at the first meeting of the Legislative Council of the new - term Government and I also thank Mr LEUNG Che - cheung Mr KWOK Wai - keung and Mr Alvin YEUNG for proposing amendments
今天的議案辯論給我們一個很寶貴的機會，讓我們與大家分享新一屆政府對於退休保障這項重要議題的理念和想法，更給我一個機會，繼13年前在同一個會議廳發言後，在今天13年後再次有機會可以在這裏向主席和各位議員發言。
This motion debate today gives us a most valuable opportunity to share with Members the convictions and views of the new - term Government on this important issue of retirement protection . And it also gives me an opportunity to―after speaking in this Chamber 13 years ago―once again speak here to the President and Members today which is 13 years since
在20多年後，差不多每3個香港人之中，便有一個是65歲或以上的長者。
Some two decades down the line nearly one in every three Hongkongers will be an elderly aged 65 or above
我相信大家亦認同，整個社會在面對高齡化為香港帶來的挑戰的同時，更重要的是讓長者在香港這個家安享晚年。
I believe Members will all agree that while the entire society will face challenges brought forth by an ageing population to Hong Kong it is more important to enable the elderly to enjoy their old age peacefully and comfortably in Hong Kong a place which is home to them
要讓"銀髮族"老有所養，退休保障是重要的一環。
To enable the silver hair generation to enjoy a sense of security retirement protection has an important part to play
主席，我再次感謝提出這項議案的梁國雄議員，以及提出修正案的梁志祥議員、郭偉强議員和楊岳橋議員。
President once again I thank Mr LEUNG Kwok - hung for moving this motion and Mr LEUNG Che - cheung Mr KWOK Wai - keung and Mr Alvin YEUNG for proposing the amendments
今次議案有差不多一半議員發言，全部有34位，足見退休保障這項議題在社會上的重要性。
Altogether 34 Members have spoken on this motion representing almost one half of all Members . This demonstrates the importance of retirement protection in society
其實，過往我曾就這項議題寫了大約2萬多字。
In fact I wrote around 20 000 words in total on this topic in the past
不過，主席，不用擔心，我不會將那2萬字全部讀出來。
But President do not worry . I will not read out all 20 000 words here now
我現在只會重點回應議員的發言而已。
I will just a give focused response to Members speeches
不過，首先我想回應特別是陸頌雄議員提到我相信在討論中是最重要的部分，是原則問題。
However first of all I would like to respond that the crux of our discussions is the issue of principle especially as Mr LUK Chung - hung has mentioned this too
退休保障是權利，甚至可以說，全民都可以獲得退休保障是權利，我是同意的。
The people has a right to retirement protection . We can even say that everyone has a right to universal retirement protection . I agree
不過，全民退休保障不等於"全民式"的退休金。
That said universal retirement protection is not equal to retirement pension provided universally
保障是權利，退休金是福利，就好像社會保障我們受法津的保障，是我們的權利，但不等於我們要向每一個人"派發"綜合社會保障援助。
When we talk about retirement protection we are referring to the right of the people . Yet when it comes to retirement pension we actually mean welfare . It is similar to the concept of legal protection in society in which everyone has the right to this but it does not mean that we have to distribute payments to everyone under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance CSSA Scheme
在優化退休保障制度的策略方面，在開場發言時我已提到，要從數個支柱的角度來看，最重要是，我們如果要推出任何政策前，都必須小心考慮政策目標。
In terms of strategies to enhance the retirement protection system I have mentioned in my opening speech that we have to see this from the angle of a few pillars . Most importantly we must carefully contemplate the policy goal before formulating any polices
我留意到不少發言支持推行"全民式"劃一退休金的議員，最關注的仍是如何協助貧窮長者。
As I have noticed among many Members who have spoken in support of a uniform payment granted universally to the people the question of assisting the elderly in poverty still come first on the agenda
在改善長者貧窮情況這一方面，政府與這些議員目標一致。
The Government shares the same goal with Members in alleviating elderly poverty
當然，就為達到這個目標而應採用的策略方面，我不能否認政府與部分議員的看法未必相同。
Of course regarding the strategy to be adopted in order to achieve the goal I cannot deny that the Government and Members may not hold the same opinion
正如我在開場發言時指出，香港現時採用世界銀行倡議的多支柱退休保障制度，而多層社會保障制度正正是退休保障制度下的零支柱。
As I have pointed out in my opening speech Hong Kong presently adopts the multi - pillar model of retirement protection system advocated by the World Bank . The multi - tiered social security system is exactly the zero pillar under the retirement protection system
現時香港約120萬名65歲或以上的長者人口中，約87萬人即大約72%受惠於社會保障制度下的公共福利金或綜援。
At present Hong Kong has around 1.2 million elderly people aged 65 or above and around 870 000 or 72 % of these elderly people are recipients of Social Security Allowance SSA and CSSA under the social security system
其中，約有45萬人在公共福利金計劃下領取長者生活津貼；而綜援計劃則為逾14萬名有更迫切經濟需要的長者提供安全網，單身年老個案在綜援計劃中，平均金額超過6,000元，而個別有需要長者的援助金額可超過1萬元。
Among these elderly people around 450 000 of them are recipients of Old Age Living Allowance OALA under the SSA Scheme; and CSSA provides a safety net to more than 140 000 elderly people with more pressing economic needs . For cases of singleton elderly persons they receive a payment of over 6,000 on average under the CSSA Scheme and the allowance can reach more than 10,000 for elderly persons with special needs
無論各位議員對退休保障的立場為何，我相信大家都同意，現行社會保障制度對有經濟需要的長者發揮了重要的退休保障功能。
Regardless of Members position on retirement protection I trust everyone will agree that the current social security system has fulfilled its important function to offer retirement protection to needy elderly persons
數據顯示，須經濟審查的綜援計劃和長者生活津貼能有效紓緩長者貧窮的情況。
As shown by the statistics means - tested CSSA Scheme and OALA can effectively alleviate elderly poverty
根據《2015年香港貧窮情況報告》，在政府恆常現金政策介入後，貧窮長者人口減少15萬，其中上述兩項措施合共令超過14萬名長者脫貧，把長者貧窮率大大降低14個百分點，而長者生活津貼更是最有效處理長者貧窮的恆常現金政策，其成效遠高於無須經濟審查的津貼，例如屬"全民"性質的高齡津貼，即俗稱的"生果金"。
According to the Hong Kong Poverty Situation Report 2015 after the Governments recurrent cash intervention the population of poor elderly shrank by 150 000 in which the above two measures totally lifted 140 000 elderly people out of poverty significantly reducing the elderly poverty rate by 14 percentage points . Of all the policies distributing recurrent cash payments for alleviating elderly poverty OALA is the most effective one much more effective than other non - means - tested payments such as Old Age Allowance OAA generally known as fruit grant which is universal in nature