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與此同時，擬議的利得稅兩級制不適用於合資格債務票據持有人收取或獲累算作為利息、收益或利潤的款項，因為該等款項已按半額稅率課稅。
At the same time the proposed two - tiered profits tax rates regime will not be applicable to the assessable profits for sums received by or accrued to holders of qualifying debt instruments as interest gain or profit which are already taxed at half - rate
由於法團的應評稅利潤可來自合資格債務票據及其他來源，與合資格債務票據無關的業務的應評稅利潤，將來可按利得稅兩級制稅率課稅。
As a corporation could have assessable profits from qualifying debt instruments and other sources assessable profits from businesses unrelated to qualifying debt instruments will be chargeable to tax pursuant to the two - tiered profits tax rates regime
我稍後會提出全體委員會審議階段修正案，以更清楚表明來自合資格債務票據的利潤不會計算在新訂附表8A或8B下的200萬港元應評稅利潤"上限"之內。
I will in a moment propose Committee stage amendments to stipulate more clearly that profits relating to qualifying debt instruments will not be counted towards the cap of HK2 million of assessable profits under the new Schedule 8A or 8B
第三項關注是香港應否實施累進利得稅率。
The third concern is whether Hong Kong should put in place progressive profits tax rates
部分委員在審議《條例草案》時，建議政府考慮引入累進利得稅率的制度，劃分較多稅階，以期改善稅制的縱向公平性、縮窄貧富懸殊或增加政府收入。
When scrutinizing the Bill some members suggested that the Government should consider introducing a progressive profits tax rates regime with more tax bands with a view to better enhancing vertical equity narrowing disparity between the rich and the poor or increasing government revenue
鑒於目前國際趨勢是降低公司利得稅率以提升經濟競爭力，政府在現階段不適宜考慮有關建議，以免削弱香港的競爭優勢。
In view of the international trend of reducing corporate tax rates to enhance economic competitiveness it may not be appropriate at this stage for the Government to consider the suggestion lest Hong Kongs competitive edge should be eroded
然而，就擴闊稅基的進一步研究將會是本局長遠的工作之一。
However it will be one of the long - term tasks of this Bureau to further study how to broaden the tax base
主席，引入利得稅兩級制可減輕企業尤其是中小企的稅務負擔，有助締造更有利的營商環境，推動經濟增長，創造就業機會，以及提升香港的競爭力。
President the introduction of the two - tiered profits tax rates regime will reduce the tax burden on enterprises especially SMEs help foster a more favourable business environment drive economic growth create employment opportunities and enhance Hong Kongs competitiveness
企業可把省下的稅款用作提升硬件或軟件，從而提高整體營運表現及效率。
The tax savings by enterprises can be reinvested in upgrading their hardware or software thereby boosting their overall operation and efficiency
政府會繼續與持份者保持溝通，以制訂具前瞻性的稅務政策及措施，促進香港的經濟發展。
The Government will continue to maintain communication with stakeholders with the aim of formulating forward - looking tax policies and initiatives to promote the economic development of Hong Kong
在此，我要回應議員的意見。
At this juncture I would like to respond to certain Members views that the current Government has failed to take account of the views of various groups
他們認為本屆政府在財政預算案中沒有照顧不同群體的意見，但其實在2月28日發表的財政預算案中，財政司司長已詳盡闡述政府會特別在醫療、治療罕見疾病的藥物、教育、社福設施、創科投資、運輸工程、經濟發展等方面投放大量資源。
In fact however in the Budget released on 28 February the Financial Secretary already explained in detail that the Government would commit considerable resources in the areas of health care orphan drugs for treating rare diseases education social welfare facilities innovation and technology investments transport projects economic development and so on
因此，當我們就財政預算案提議引入利得稅兩級制稅務措施的同時，亦並沒有忘記對社會和經濟發展的其他義務。
As such when we introduced the two - tiered profits tax rates regime in the Budget we have not neglected our other obligations to society and economic development
主席，《條例草案》已得到相關法案委員會的支持，我懇請各位議員支持通過《條例草案》，令企業受惠。
President the Bill has already won the support of the Bills Committee and I urge Members to support the passage of the Bill so that enterprises will benefit
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：《2017年稅務條例草案》予以三讀並通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the Inland Revenue Amendment No . 4 Bill 2017 be read the Third time and do pass
主席，我動議 《2017年稅務條例草案》 予以三讀並通過。
President I move that the Inland Revenue Amendment No . 7 Bill 2017 be read the Third time and do pass
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：《2017年稅務條例草案》予以三讀並通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the Inland Revenue Amendment No . 7 Bill 2017 be read the Third time and do pass
法案委員會共召開了6次會議，並在其中一次會議聽取了團體及個別人士的意見。
The Bills Committee held six meetings and received views from organizations and individuals at one of these meetings
鑒於香港有義務實施相關的安理會決議，以及遵從特別組織的建議，委員普遍支持《條例草案》提出的立法建議。
In the light of Hong Kongs obligation to implement relevant resolutions of UNSC and to comply with FATFs recommendations members in general are in support of the legislative proposals put forward in the Bill
以下我會扼要匯報委員特別關注的事項。
I will now briefly report on the special concerns raised by members of the Bills Committee
主席，委員關注到政府當局在訂定恐怖分子名單時所考慮的因素。
President members have expressed concern about the considerations taken into account by the Administration when determining the list of terrorists
政府當局回應指出，按照《條例》第4條，行政長官可根據被安理會指定為恐怖分子及與恐怖分子有聯繫者的名單，在憲報刊登公告有關名單。
The Administration has responded that in accordance with section 4 of the Ordinance the Chief Executive may publish a notice in the Gazette specifying the name of a person who is designated by the Committee of UNSC as a terrorist
此外，根據《條例》第5條，行政長官亦可向法院申請作出命令，指明某人為恐怖分子或與恐怖分子有聯繫者，或某財產為恐怖分子財產。
In addition according to section 5 of the Ordinance the Chief Executive may apply to the court for an order to specify a person as a terrorist or terrorist associate or a property as terrorist property
然而，當局至今只曾根據《條例》第4條所訂的程序，指定某些人為恐怖分子。
Nevertheless terrorists have so far only been specified in accordance with the designations made by the procedures under section 4 of the Ordinance
《條例草案》建議禁止以恐怖主義行為或恐怖主義培訓為目的而進行的旅程。
The Bill proposes to prohibit travelling for the purpose of terrorist acts or terrorist training
有委員關注，這項禁制會否被執法機構濫用。
Some members have expressed concern about whether the proposed prohibition would be open to abuse of power by law enforcement agencies
例如某人計劃出席或參與海外舉行的一些宗教活動，會否被指出席恐怖主義培訓活動，而被禁止離開香港？
For example if a person plans to attend or join some religious activities to be held overseas will he be accused of attending terrorist training and prohibited from leaving Hong Kong?
亦有委員關注，《條例草案》對於旅行自由的限制是否合乎《基本法》和香港人權法案的相關條文。
Some members have also expressed concern about whether the restriction on freedom to travel imposed by the Bill is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights
政府當局解釋，《條例草案》所定義的"指明目的"與現行《條例》中"恐怖主義行為"的定義掛鈎。
The Administration has explained that the definition of specified purpose in the Bill is linked to the definition of terrorist act in the existing Ordinance
換言之，只有符合《條例》中"恐怖主義行為"的定義所述情況的行為，才構成恐怖主義行為。
In other words an act would constitute a terrorist act only if it meets the conditions provided in the definition of a terrorist act in the Ordinance
同時，《條例》所指定的罪行門檻亦非常高，有關人士作出的行為須導致針對人的嚴重暴力，或導致財產的嚴重損害。
Furthermore a very high threshold is required for an offence under the Ordinance . The act committed must cause serious violence against a person or serious damage to property
因此，純粹的宗教活動，不會毫無根據地被視為與恐怖主義行為或培訓有關。
Thus purely religious activities would not be groundlessly regarded as related to terrorist act or terrorist training
而獲授權人員會根據在相關條例下現有的法定權力，以及《條例》相關條文執法。
Authorized officers will enforce the law according to their statutory power under the relevant ordinances and relevant provisions under the Ordinance
政府當局強調，有關禁制無損本港居民在香港境內享有遷徙往來的自由、旅行及離港自由，他們亦不會被禁止為合法目的而離開香港。
The Administration has stressed that the proposed prohibition will not affect Hong Kong residents freedom of movement within Hong Kong; it will not impair their freedom to travel and to leave Hong Kong; and they will not be prohibited from leaving Hong Kong for lawful purposes
根據擬議新訂的第11K條，為指明目的前往外國的禁制只適用於香港永久性居民。
Under the proposed new section 11K the prohibition on travelling for a specified purpose would apply to Hong Kong permanent residents only
委員曾詳細討論這項禁制的理據及條文的草擬方 式。
Members have thoroughly discussed the justifications and the drafting of the prohibition
有委員關注，這種做法是否符合安理會第2178號決議的要求，以及會否令反恐執法工作出現漏洞，以及影響《條例草案》的成效。
Some members have expressed concern whether the prohibition would contravene the requirements of Resolution 2178 of UNSC UNSCR 2178 and whether it would create loopholes in anti - terrorism work and impact on the effectiveness of the Bill
政府當局表示，使用"香港永久性居民"一詞，較能夠貼近安理會第2178號決議內，禁止"本國國民"為指明目的而進行旅程的字面意義及精神，而且清楚易明，有利執法。
The Administration said that the use of the term Hong Kong permanent resident is in line with the letter and spirit of UNSCR 2178 on the prohibition of their nationals from travelling for specified purpose . It is also easy to understand and can facilitate enforcement
此外，其他司法管轄區亦分別制訂出適合自身又貼近安理會要求的措施。
Moreover measures adopted by other jurisdictions have been customized to suit their own circumstances while ensuring close compliance with the requirements of UNSCR 2178
至於安理會第2178號決議以"其他個人"為對象的部分，即非香港永久性居民或旅客，政府當局指出，特區政府的第一道防線是阻截此類嫌疑人入境或過境。
Regarding the part targeting other individuals of UNSCR 2178 the Administration has pointed out that the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR will stop the entry or transit of such suspected persons as the first line of defence
如果這些人士已身處香港並觸犯刑事罪行，執法機構會逮捕他們。
Suspected persons who are physically in Hong Kong and have committed criminal offences will be apprehended by law enforcement agencies
如果他們在香港沒有干犯刑事罪行但計劃離港，特區政府會按現有機制，通知目的地國家採取適當的執法行動。
If they have not committed criminal offences in Hong Kong but plan to leave Hong Kong the HKSAR Government will notify the states of their destination in accordance with existing mechanisms for appropriate enforcement actions to be taken
委員亦察悉，《條例草案》中訂定的各項禁制具有域外法律效力。
Members also note that the prohibitions provided in the Bill have extra - territorial effect
特區政府可以通過《刑事事宜相互法律協助條例》或《逃犯條例》訂明的安排，予以執行。
The HKSAR Government can enforce the prohibitions through the arrangements as provided for under the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Ordinance and the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance
法案委員會對於《條例草案》恢復二讀辯論並無異議，亦不會就《條例草案》動議任何修正案。
The Bills Committee raises no objection to the resumption of the Second Reading debate on the Bill and will not propose any amendments to the Bill
主席，以上是我就法案委員會工作的報告。
President the above is my report of the work of the Bills Committee
現在我表達對《條例草案》的個人意見。
I will now express my personal views on the Bill
主席，我記得我曾於2015年的立法會會議上提出一項書面質詢，詢問當時的保安局局長有何方法防止有人離開香港，前往外地參與恐怖主義活動或接受相關培訓。
President I remember that I raised a written question at a meeting of the Legislative Council in 2015 asking the former Secretary for Security how to prevent people from leaving Hong Kong to participate in terrorist activities or receive terrorist training overseas
為何我在2015年提出這項質詢？
Why did I ask that question in 2015?
因為當時恐怖主義組織伊斯蘭國在全球招兵買馬，不少外國國家的國民也前往伊拉克或敘利亞參與聖戰。
The reason was that at the time the terrorist organization ISIS was recruiting members globally and some nationals of foreign states went to Iraq and Syria to join Jihad
當時國際社會存在很大恐慌，害怕曾參與恐怖主義培訓的國民在接受訓練後，回國發動恐襲。
Countries all over the world feared that their nationals would return to their own country and initiate terrorist attacks after receiving terrorist training overseas
由於香港是國際城市，每天有大量遊客出境入境，有機會及有可能被恐怖分子滲透，所以我在2015年提出該項質詢。
As an international city Hong Kong was susceptible to infiltration of terrorists as many visitors entered and left Hong Kong every day . Thus I asked the question in 2015
一直以來，以及我們在法案委員會討論時，對於反恐工作當然沒有異議，不論任何派別的議員也會同意必須進行反恐工作，但對於在法例 上如何劃線，大家便有不同看法。
We have certainly raised no objections to anti - terrorist work all along or during our discussions in the Bills Committee . While Members of any political grouping will agree that anti - terrorist work is necessary they may disagree as to where to draw the line in legislating
這不符合社會期望，亦不符合公眾利益，是削足就履的做法。
Such an outcome cannot meet the expectations of society or the public and such an approach will be trimming the foot to suit the shoe
所以，最重要的是，我們必須訂立一項反恐法例，讓所有執法部門能夠有法可依。
Thus the most important thing is that we must enact a piece of anti - terrorist legislation so that all law enforcement agencies will have a legal basis for enforcing the laws
在這問題上，其實不外乎兩種做法：如果有法例，我們便有法可依；如果沒有法例，香港便可能會像美國般，要鑽法律空子。
In this connection there are only two alternatives . If there is legislation we can act in accordance with the law; and if there is no legislation Hong Kong may have to exploit legal loopholes like the United States
最廣為人知的做法，便是在關塔那摩監獄囚禁恐怖分子，這所監獄不是設於美國境內，而是在境外，而且不受美國法例規管，因而出現了很多虐待囚犯的醜聞。
The most well - known way is to lock them up in the Guantanamo Bay detention camp . This detention camp is not located within the territory of the United States and it is not regulated by the laws of the United States . Thus there are numerous scandals of abuse of detainees
那麼，我們是否要在這種灰色地帶中運作，還是制定一項屬於香港的反恐法例，讓所有執法人員有法可依，即使出現一些大家不想看到的違法情況，我們也可以追究。
Shall we operate in this kind of grey area or shall we enact an anti - terrorist legislation of Hong Kong so that all law enforcement officers can have a legal basis for enforcing the laws? . Even if there are offences which we do not wish to see the offenders can be prosecuted
今次修訂法例，正正就是要為執法部門提供打擊恐怖主義的法理依據。
The reason for the current legislative amendment exercise is precisely to provide a legal basis for law enforcement agencies to combat terrorism
現時恐怖主義行為或恐襲情況出現了新形勢和新發展，政府確實需要作出相應行動修改法例。
In response to the new situations and developments regarding terrorist acts and attacks the Government really has to amend the Ordinance accordingly
當然，我明白有些同事關注到修改法例後會否令市民誤墮法網。
Surely I understand that some Members are worried that people may inadvertently break the laws after the amendment of the Ordinance
我記得有同事曾在法案委員會提出，如果有香港居民前往海外出席示威活動或集會活動，現場突然有人出現過激行為，該名居民是否須承擔責任。
I remember that in the Bills Committee a Member raised the question that if a Hong Kong resident went overseas to attended a demonstration or an assembly did he have to bear any liability if some people suddenly committed certain extreme acts at the scene
如果該名居民有參與過激行為，當然要按當地法律承擔責任和後果，但如果該名居民只是參與集會，便不會被視為作出刑事行為。
If the resident took part in the extreme acts I think he certainly has to bear liability according to the local laws . However if he merely attended the assembly he would not be regarded as having committed a criminal act
聯合國清楚訂明哪些組織為恐怖主義組織。
The United Nations has clearly stipulated which organizations are terrorist organizations
此外，《條例》訂明要斷絕恐怖分子的財政資助，有同事擔心，如果有市民不知道對方是否恐怖分子，可能覺得某人很淒涼，便給他一些食物，或者給某個組織一點資助，後來經報道後或者在警方進行一些行動後才知道那是恐怖主義組織，他會否因而犯法？
Moreover the Bill provides that terrorist financing is strictly prohibited . Some Members are concerned whether a member of the public will breach the law if he gives another person some food out of pity without knowing that he is a terrorist; or if he gives some financial support to an organization and only learns that it is a terrorist organization after the fact has been reported or the Police has taken certain actions
如果他不知道，而對該組織提供一些例如簡單的食物或支援，便不算犯法。
If he did not know that it is a terrorist organization and provided some simple food or support to the organization he has not committed any offence
所以，一般市民不需要有這方面的擔心。
Thus the general public need not have this kind of worries
說到反恐，我當然要說一說最近特區政府拘捕了一名重犯，懷疑是恐怖分子，就是文子星先生。
Speaking of anti - terrorism work I certainly have to mention the HKSAR Governments recent apprehension of Mr Ramanjit SINGH an offender of serious crimes and a suspected terrorist
第一，我們以前以為恐怖主義行為或恐怖分子離我們很遠，但其實不是，原來可能他們在我們中間。
First although we used to think that terrorist acts were very distant from us they are actually not and terrorists may live among us
在香港社會，也可能會有恐怖分子。
There may be terrorists in the society of Hong Kong
在這件事上，政府的確需要在入境程序方面進行檢討，看看究竟是系統上有漏洞，抑或情報工作做得不夠。
With regard to this incident the Government really needs to review its immigration procedures and check whether there are any loopholes in the system or inadequacies in its intelligence work
無論如何，文子星事件是不幸中的大幸，告訴我們現在的制度有甚麼問題。
The incident of Ramanjit SINGH is unfortunate; but fortunately it has revealed problems in our existing system
此外，在法案委員會，我們看到政府對第一道防線充滿信心。
Furthermore at meetings of the Bills Committee we noticed that the Government was confident in its first line of defence
所以，有委員問政府為甚麼只針對香港永久性居民到外國參加恐怖主義活動，而不是針對包括非永久性居民和旅客在內的全香港市民？
Thus a member asked the Government why it only targeted at Hong Kong permanent residents travelling overseas to participate in terrorist activities but not all Hong Kong people including non - Hong Kong permanent residents
不過，經過文子星事件後，我們發現聯合國這個很理想的想法似乎不對，因為原來香港社會一名非永久性居民，也可能是一名恐怖分子。
However after the incident of Ramanjit SINGH we realize that this very idealistic view of the United Nations may be incorrect . We realize that a non - Hong Kong permanent resident may also be a terrorist
當然，政府可以說，如果嫌疑人在香港犯案，警方會拘捕他；如果他前往其他國家，其他國家會在邊境搗截他。
Certainly the Government can say that if the suspect commits a crime in Hong Kong the Police will apprehend him; and if he travels to another country he will be intercepted at the border by that country
但是，如果要等他在香港犯案後才拘捕他，可能已經太遲，對市民的安全亦構成潛在的威脅。
Nevertheless it may be too late to apprehend him after he has committed a crime in Hong Kong; and the arrangement poses potential security risks to Hong Kong people
市民的期望是，政府不允許任何恐怖分子入境，更不容許他們在 香港施襲。
The people expects that the Government will forbid any terrorist from entering Hong Kong not to say initiating attacks in Hong Kong
所以，我想起一句傳統的說話，就是"預防勝於治療"，希望當局在入境管制方面多做一些工夫，令市民可以放心。
This reminds me of the traditional saying that Prevention is better than cure . I hope that the authorities will put more effort in immigration control to set peoples mind at ease
主席，最後我想說，反恐是一個全球趨勢。
President finally I would say that anti - terrorism is a global trend
我記得2014年美軍空襲伊斯蘭國，基本上得到全球各國支持。
I remember that when the United States Armed Forces conducted air strikes against ISIS in 2014 they basically obtained the support of the whole world
反恐現在是全世界一個最大的共識，香港不能獨善其身，我們現在才進行這類法例修訂，某程度來說，已經是比較遲。
Anti - terrorism is the biggest consensus among the whole world and Hong Kong cannot just mind its own business . To a certain extent it may even be a bit late for us to amend this kind of laws now
行政長官在去年10月發表的《施政報告》中表示，會成立基層醫療發展督導委員會，全面檢視現時基層醫療服務的規劃，制訂發展藍圖。
The Chief Executive indicated in the Policy Address delivered in October last year that a steering committee on primary healthcare development would be set up to comprehensively review the existing planning of primary healthcare services and to draw up a development blueprint
然而，《施政報告》沒有提出措施，改善向公眾提供的牙科服務，以配合基層醫療服務的發展。
However the Policy Address has not put forward any measures to improve the dental services provided to the general public to dovetail the development of primary healthcare services
另一方面，本港牙醫與人口比例自1996年以來一直維持在每一千人0.3名牙醫，而該比例遠低於不少經濟發展水平與香港相若的經濟體的有關比例。
On the other hand the ratio of dentist to population in Hong Kong has remained at 0.3 dentist per 1 000 persons since 1996 a ratio far lower than those of quite a number of economies with levels of economic development comparable to Hong Kong
政府在主體答覆中清楚指出，預防性的牙科護理服務較治療更有長遠效益。
It is clearly stated in the main reply that preventive dental care has more long - term benefits than cure
然而，我從主體答覆看到，投放在預防性牙科護理服務的資源相對較少，特別是在學童畢業離校後至步入老年之前的一段時間，政府似乎沒有任何規劃。
I have however learnt from the main reply that the resource input in preventive dental care services is relatively small . In particular the Government does not seem to have any plans for the period of time after students leave school upon graduation and before they advance into old age
就此，我想問的是，政府會否為"預防勝於治療"這個目標訂下清楚基準，以及為達到目標而訂明清晰的人手配置？
In this connection may I ask whether the Government will develop clear benchmarks and a clear manpower plan for achieving the goal of prevention is better than cure?
事實上，如要處理牙齒問題，大家都知道2,000元確實未必足夠。
In fact we all know that 2,000 may not be enough for treating dental problems
主席，我想詢問，當局會否考慮參照長者醫療券的模式，額外加設長者牙科醫療券，以減輕長者治療牙患的經濟負擔？
President may I ask the Administration whether it will consider introducing elderly dental care vouchers by drawing reference from EHCVs so as to reduce the burden of dental expenses on the elderly?
至於將來的培訓工作，政府除了建議本科牙醫培訓增加學額外，亦關心專科培訓的事宜。
As regards the future training apart from proposing an increase in the number of undergraduate dental training places the Government is also concerned about the provision of specialty training
主席，現時公營牙科服務有限，很多長者都需要跨區排隊候診。
President due to the limited provision of public dental services many elderly persons have to queue for consultation across districts
由民間團體提供流動牙科醫療車服務，相當受歡迎。
The mobile dental services provided by community groups are rather well received
我想問局長，政府可否在18區推動公營流動牙科醫療車服務，免費為有需要或行動不便的人士提供服務？
Can the Government promote public mobile dental services in 18 districts to provide free services to persons in need or the mobility handicapped?
主席，多謝梁議員的補充質詢。
President I thank Dr LEUNG for her supplementary question
主席，每年內地五一勞動節假期期間，訪港內地旅行團的數目均會較平日大幅增加，當中有不少屬低價及設有定點購物的旅行團。
President during the Labour Day holiday of the Mainland each year the number of inbound Mainland tour groups IMTGs surges as compared with those in the ordinary days . Among such IMTGs quite a number of them charge low fares and have arranged shopping
據悉，此類旅行團一般會安排團友到舊區的指定食肆和店鋪用膳及購物，以致該等地區因有大量旅遊巴停泊和上落客而交通嚴重擠塞，區內居民的日常生活因而大受影響。
It is learnt that such type of tour groups usually arrange their tour group members to have meals and shopping at designated restaurants and shops located in the old districts . As a result the traffic in such districts is seriously congested due to a large number of coaches parking and picking updropping off tourists there and the daily life of the residents in such districts has therefore been greatly affected
另一方面，香港旅遊業議會設有不同的紀律委員會，負責處理涉及會員旅行社及"登記店鋪"的違規個案及投訴。
On the other hand the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong TIC has set up various disciplinary committees which are responsible for handling non - compliance cases concerning and complaints against its member travel agents and the registered shops
主席，九龍城區處理這個問題已10多年。
President it has been over 10 years since the Kowloon City District began to deal with this issue
根據業界反映，九成多低價和定點購物團會前往九龍城區用膳或購物。
According to the sector over 90 % of tour groups that charge low fares and have arranged shopping will go to Kowloon City for meals or shopping
九龍城是舊區，車位不足，街道狹窄，車多人多，過去因旅遊巴過多而造成的意外已不斷發生，所以當局的答覆不能徹底或有效地解決現時的問題。
As Kowloon City is an old district where parking spaces are inadequate and streets are narrow packed with vehicles and people accidents have constantly happened due to an excessive number of coaches . As such the reply of the authorities cannot thoroughly or effectively resolve the existing problems
鑒於九龍城接待旅客的能力已遠超負荷，而政府長期未能有效增加旅遊巴泊位或疏導人流，我想問局長可否要求旅議會研究停止在九龍城區新增登記店鋪，讓情況能夠先"止血"，待情況紓緩後再作討論？
Since demand far exceeds the receiving capacity of Kowloon City and the Government has all along failed to effectively increase parking spaces for coaches or divert visitors may I ask the Secretary whether the Government will ask TIC to conduct a study on ceasing the registration of new shops in Kowloon City to stop the situation from aggravating and conduct a discussion again when the situation has alleviated?
所以，我認同李議員所說，九龍城和土瓜灣的情況相當嚴峻。
For this reason I agree with Ms LEE that the situation in Kowloon City and To Kwa Wan is severe
過去數個月，我們聯同民政事務處和警方推行維持秩序的約章，約章實行之後，情況似乎有些改善。
Over the past several months we have joined hands with the District Offices and the Police to introduce the charter for maintaining order and it seems that the situation has improved following the implementation of the charter
此外，經過區議會和民政事務處的通力協助，我們3月底會在周邊試點提供半小時泊車優惠。
In addition through the close collaboration between the District Councils and District Offices we will provide a half - hour parking concession in a neighbouring area on a pilot basis in late March
如果推出這些措施後，仍然出現雙線泊車、3線泊車的情況，我會建議警方加強執法，"抄牌"不手軟。
If following the implementation of such initiatives there are still problems of double parking and triple parking I will advise the Police to step up law enforcement and not to be lenient in issuing penalty tickets
過去2個月，我不斷跟九龍城區議員或地區人士接觸，繼續審視有關情況。
Over the past two months I have constantly met with District Council members or residents of Kowloon City to review the situation
我了解一些食肆或店鋪門外排隊的狀況。
I have learnt about the queuing arrangement of certain restaurants or shops