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根據政府在2017年的估算，現時本港有超過9萬名"劏房"住戶，他們生活於極為狹窄及惡劣的環境中，不僅要忍受高昂的租金，還有惡劣的環境，所以他們的目標只是等待"上樓"，但可惜遙遙無期，令他們須倚重私人市場。
According to the Governments estimate in 2017 there are currently over 90 000 households living in subdivided units in Hong Kong and the environment in which they are living is extremely cramped and poor . They have to endure not only the high rents but also the poor conditions so their aspiration is barely waiting to be allocated a public rental housing PRH unit . Unfortunately there is no definite date when such an aspiration will be realized so they have to rely on the private market
不過，正如剛才所說，私人市場的情況非常惡劣，社會上因而出現要求重推租務管制、立法保障租務權益的聲音，但政府卻不肯做。
However as I mentioned earlier the situation in the private market is most unsatisfactory . As a result there are voices in society calling for the reintroduction of tenancy control and enactment of legislation for protection of tenancy rights but the Government has refused to do so
因此，要解決因房屋供求失衡而引致的租金上升問題，持續增加房屋 供應方為根本之道。
To address the problem of rental increase attributed to the imbalance in demand and supply the fundamental solution remained to be a continued increase in housing supply
主席，沒有人會反對這種說法，但問題是政府能否真正做到增加房屋、解決失衡呢？
President no one will oppose this but the question is can the Government really increase the housing supply to solve the problems of imbalance?
大家可以看到，在過去10年，公屋的建屋量一直滯後。
As we can see the production of PRH units has all along been in a lag over the past decade
在此情況下，未"上樓"的基層市民陷入私人租務市場當中，可謂苦不堪言。
Under such circumstances the grass roots not yet been allocated a PRH unit have to resort to the private rental market suffering a lot
特首"林鄭"上場後一直擺出一副關心基層的態度，但她對住屋問題的政策卻令人感到失望。
Chief Executive Carrie LAM has always posed herself as caring for the grass roots since her assumption of office but her housing policy is rather disappointing
在今年發表的施政報告中，我們看到能夠惠及基層的住屋政策實在不多，即使有亦只是一些"炒冷飯"或過渡性的房屋政策。
In this years Policy Address we can see that there are not many housing policies which can benefit the grass roots . Even if there are such policies they are merely rehashes or transitional housing policies
至於組合屋或活化工廈則尚在研究階段，進度十分緩慢。
Modular housing and revitalization of industrial buildings are still under study and the progress is very slow
主席，其實我已多次提出，政府有錢、有土地，大可仿效港英年代設立臨時房屋區，提供單位予公屋輪候冊上的基層市民入住。
President in fact I have repeatedly called for the Government with its wealth and land on hand to build temporary housing areas to provide housing units for the grass roots on the PRH Waiting List just like what was done during the British - Hong Kong era
由於市民會在入住一段時間後"上樓"，流動性很大，因此可透過不斷流轉去解決居住問題，可惜政府偏偏不肯做。
As members of the public will be allocated PRH units after living there for a certain period of time high mobility can thus be achieved . The housing problems can then be solved with such continuous movement . Yet the Government is reluctant to do so
房屋政策嚴重失效，增建公屋和增加過渡性房屋這兩條路目前亦不暢順。
In parallel with the grave dysfunction of the housing policy increasing PRH production and transitional housing cannot be implemented smoothly in the meantime
既然如此，政府更應推出具體的中短期措施，解決基層市民目前面對租金高昂和租住權不受保障的問題。
Given this it has become all the more necessary for the Government to introduce specific short - and medium - term measures to address the problems of high rents and security of tenure not being protected currently faced by the grass roots
民間團體關注基層住屋聯席日前發表調查報告，發現近九成半基層住戶認為現時的過渡性房屋未能減輕居住負擔，而且有七成受訪者支持設立租務管制。
The Concerning Grassroots Housing Rights Alliance a community group released an investigation report a few days ago revealing that nearly 95 % of the grass - roots households believe that the transitional housing currently implemented cannot alleviate their housing burden and 70 % of the respondents support the introduction of tenancy control
主席，由此可見，重推租金管制和租住權保障是目前社會上呼聲最高、最有效的方案，可惜政府堅決不肯做，同時又沒有替代方案，實在令人極為失望。
President it can thus be seen that reintroducing tenancy control and protecting security of tenure are the most effective measures widely supported by society . It is really disappointing that the Government firmly refuses to do so whilst failing to offer any alternative
政府多次表示，不宜介入私人租務市場，但事實上，本港過去曾多次實施租務管制，以及就租住權立法，最早的例子可追溯至1921年，當時內地難民湧港，引致房屋短缺，因此政府制定《租務條例》，以遏抑租金飆升。
The Government has repeatedly claimed that it is inappropriate to intervene in the private rental market . But Hong Kong has actually implemented tenancy control and introduced legislation on security of tenure time and again previously . The earliest example can be traced back to 1921 when Mainland refugees flocked into Hong Kong and caused a housing shortage
及至1926年經濟轉差，房屋空置率上升，政府遂撤銷租務管制。
The Government enacted the Rents Ordinance to curb the soaring rents . The Government then removed the tenancy control due to an increase in the vacancy rate of housing units amidst the economic downturn in 1926
不過，到了1970年，由於各類住屋供應短缺， 租金上升，當局因而再次制定《加租管制條例》，限制租金飆升，兩次立法均具有這項目的。
Yet in view of the shortage of supply in various categories of housing units and soaring rents the authorities enacted the Rent Increases Control Ordinance again in 1970 to arrest the soaring rents . The two legislative exercises were carried out with this objective
很可惜，這些法例先後在1998年和2004年撤銷，最主要的原因是當時樓市低迷，市場上有大量出租單位，加上政府希望藉放寬租務管制，鼓勵市民置業，所以撤銷這兩項條例。
Unfortunately however these laws were repealed in 1998 and 2004 respectively mainly due to the slump in the property market at that time . The two ordinances were repealed since there were a large number of rental housing units in the market and the Government also hoped to encourage the public to acquire their own flats through relaxing the tenancy control . However the current socio - economic environment in Hong Kong has already changed
然而，本港現時的經濟和社會環境已經改變，市場狀況明顯與當時相反，即是市場需求過大而供應嚴重不足，樓價和租金節節攀升，基層市民可謂叫苦連天，當時撤銷租務管制的環境早已不復存在。
The market situation is obviously the opposite when compared with that time . The excessive market demand and serious shortage in supply have led to the ever - spiralling property prices and rents thereby bringing misery to the grass roots . The circumstances warranting the removal of tenancy control at that time no longer exist nowadays
相反，私人租務市場失控、租金飆升、可負擔房屋短缺等問題接連湧現，重推租務管制的環境再次出現，但現時政府仍不重推租務管制，反映了政府只是在逃避責任。
On the contrary the private rental market is out of control with problems such as soaring rents and shortage of affordable housing emerging one after another . The circumstances warranting the reintroduction of tenancy control have again surfaced . However the Government still does not reintroduce tenancy control reflecting that the Government is only evading its responsibilities
在樓價瘋狂的今天，租務市場上的業主及租客關係極不平等，業主的行為毫無限制，不但可以隨意大幅增加租金，而且可以在短時間內通知或飭令租客遷出，租客只要仍未"上樓"，便須不斷面對和接受被迫搬遷。
With the exorbitant property prices nowadays the landlord - tenant relationship in the rental market is extremely unequal . There is no regulation on landlords behaviour for not only can they raise the rents at liberty but also notify or order tenants to move out at very short notice . Tenants are frequently forced to move out and they have to accept it so long as they are not yet allocated a PRH unit
部分業主更得寸進尺，要求與租客簽署為期僅一年或時間更短的租約。
Some landlords are even more avaricious by requesting the tenants to enter into tenancy agreements lasting for only one year or even a shorter tenure
不過，這些所謂副作用其實現時已經存在，難道現在沒有嗎？
That said these so - called side effects already exist now do they not?
租客與業主的不平等關係正正是出現問題的根本原因，正因如此，政府反而應盡快進行規管，盡快立法制訂規管的原則。
The unequal landlord - tenant relationship is precisely the root cause of the problems . For this reason the Government should instead impose regulation and devise the principles of regulation through legislation as soon as possible
此外，即使租務管制會對租務市場產生負面影響，政府亦可定期檢討及調整有關的細節內容，例如提供租金津貼、加強執法以防濫收等，或可參考外國的租務管制政策，例如業主若想裝修單位，可向政府提出適度增加租金、可彈性處理等。
In addition even if tenancy control would bring about a negative impact on the rental market the Government can review and adjust the relevant details regularly such as providing a rental allowance stepping up enforcement against overcharging etc . What is more reference can be drawn from the tenancy control policies in overseas countries . For instance if the landlords intend to refurbish their flats they can raise with the Government a moderate increase in rents and arrangement for flexible handling etc
其實大家可以商議這些方案，但很可惜，政府完全無意這樣做。
We can in fact discuss these options but the Government simply has no intention of doing so
其實葉劉淑儀議員剛才說得很好，我們不一定要規管所有租務單位，可以只針對基層市民的住宅單位加以規管，而外國其實亦有這種情況，特別是德國的做法非常成功，政府為何不 考慮這個方案？
Mrs Regina IP has in fact made a very good point earlier that is we may not necessarily impose regulation on all rental flats . Instead we can only focus on residential flats for the grass roots . This is also the case in overseas countries among which the practice adopted by Germany is very successful in particular
因此，我今天提出這項修正案，希望政府盡快提出方案，並進行廣泛諮詢，讓大家就如何進行租務管制，以及如何保障基層市民的居住權發表意見。
Why does the Government not consider such an option? . Therefore I have proposed this amendment today in the hope that the Government will put forward a proposal as soon as possible and conduct extensive consultation so that we can express our views on how tenancy control should be implemented and how best the security of tenure of the grass roots can be protected
第2、4至17及19條、第2部的第8分部、第36至39、42、43、44、47、56、58、59、60、62、64、70、75、89、90、108、115、117、120、121、122、128、137、153、163、164、165及167條，以及附表1、5、9、10及11。
Clauses 2 4 to 17 and 19 Division 8 of Part 2 clauses 36 to 39 42 43 44 47 56 58 59 60 62 64 70 75 89 90 108 115 117 120 121 122 128 137 153 163 164 165 and 167 and Schedules 1 5 9 10 and 11
此外，陸頌雄議員會就第37、38及39條提出修正案。
Besides Mr LUK Chung - hung will propose his amendments to clauses 37 38 and 39
就各項修正案的詳情，委員可參閱講稿附錄。
Members may refer to the Appendix to the Script for details of the amendments
各位委員現在可以就原條文及附表，以及各項修正案進行合併辯論。
Members may now proceed to a joint debate on the original clauses and
主席，首先感謝葉劉淑儀議員今天提出的議案，以及麥美娟議員、鄭泳舜議員、梁耀忠議員、尹兆堅議員提出的修正案。
President first of all I thank Mrs Regina IP for proposing the motion today and Ms Alice MAK Mr Vincent CHENG Mr LEUNG Yiu - chung and Mr Andrew WAN for proposing the amendments
剛才黃偉綸局長已就現行法例對分間樓宇單位所涉工程的規管，以及有關設立獨立水錶和電錶的事宜作回應。
Just now Secretary Michael WONG has responded to matters relating to the regulation of building works associated with subdivided units under the current legislation and the installation of separate water and electricity meters
我以下的發言則會聚焦於議案與房屋政策相關的議題。
My speech will focus on issues in the motion relating to the housing policy
香港住屋問題的根源是長期供求嚴重失衡，再加上過去幾年環球資金充裕、持續超低利率的大環境，導致樓價和租金高企。
The root of the housing problem in Hong Kong is the long - standing serious imbalance between supply and demand . This coupled with the abundant global liquidity and persistent low interest rate in the past few years has led to the high level of property prices and rents
政府明白低收入住戶住屋負擔沉重，部分住戶或需租住居住在環境欠佳的房屋，包括分間樓宇單位。
The Government appreciates the heavy housing burden on low - income households and that some households may need to live in rental housing of poor conditions such as subdivided units
要解決因房屋供應不足而引致住屋困難的問題，持續增加土地和房屋供應方為根本之道。
A continuous increase in land and housing supply remains a fundamental solution to the housing problem attributed to inadequate housing supply
政府於2014年12月公布《長遠房屋策略》，並一直根據《長策》下"供應主導"及"靈活變通"的原則，持續多管齊下地增加公私營房屋的供應，重建房屋階梯。根據《長策》，政府會每年更新長遠房屋需求推算，訂定逐年延展的10年房屋供應目標，以顧及各種社會、經濟和市場最新狀況，並按需要適時作出調整。根據2017年12月的推算，2018-2019年度至2027-2028年度10年期的總房屋供應目標為46萬個單位。
Since the announcement on the Long Term Housing Strategy LTHS in December 2014 the Government has been striving to rebuild the housing ladder by adopting a multi - pronged approach in increasing public and private housing supply based on the principles of supply - led and flexible under LTHS
主席，特首最新一份施政報告的焦點是興建1,700公頃的人工島，政府表示要大興土木填海才能解決住屋問題。
President the focus of the Chief Executives latest Policy Address is the construction of artificial islands measuring 1 700 hectares . As stated by the Government massive construction and reclamation is necessary to resolve the housing problem
究竟是否要興建人工島才能解決市民的住屋需要，仍然存在不少爭議，但如果說住屋問題非常嚴峻，相信大家也會認同。
Whether it is indeed necessary to construct artificial islands to resolve the peoples housing needs remains greatly controversial . However I believe everyone will agree that the housing problem is most severe
香港雖然是先進的經濟體，但市民的生活質素有時比發展中地區還要差。
Although Hong Kong is an advanced economy sometimes the peoples quality of living is even poorer than that in developing regions
衣、食、住、行中最惹人詬病的便是"住"，市民不但住得昂貴，同時住得細小。
Among clothing food housing and transport the one which attracts most criticisms is housing . The peoples dwelling places are not only costly but also tiny . In recent years expensive micro flats have become increasingly preposterous giving rise to the so - called nano flats
貴價袖珍樓近年越來越誇張，出現所謂"納米樓"，一個單位只有百多呎，外國一個房間比它還要大，但售價卻要二三百萬元，難怪美國顧問公司進行的"全球樓價負擔能力調查"指出，香港去年已連續第七年成為全球樓價最難負擔的城市。
A room in the foreign countries is even bigger than it . But its selling price is as much as 2 million to 3 million . No wonder last year the Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey conducted by an American consultancy ranked Hong Kong as the worlds most unaffordable city in terms of property price for seven consecutive years
市民平均要不吃、不消費18年才能置業，聽到也感到匪夷所思。
On average people have to refrain from spending money on food and other items for 18 years before they can afford to buy a home
有能力供樓的，尚且居住得如此擠迫，那些尚未獲分配公屋的基層市民更不堪設想，不是居住於"籠屋"床位，便是分間樓宇單位，即俗稱"劏房"。
It simply sounds unbelievable . If those who can afford mortgage repayment have to live in such crowdedness the situation of those grass roots who have yet to be allocated public housing is even more unimaginable . They live in either bedspaces in caged homes or subdivided units
很多"劏房"環境根本惡劣至不適合人居住。
The conditions in many subdivided units are practically so terrible that they are uninhabitable
我曾經與福利事務委員會的同事一起參觀深水埗的板間房，那些板間房設於日久失修的舊樓內，四處骯髒不堪，烏燈黑火不在話下，破爛的板間房內只有一個很細小的廁所和廚房混合體，煮飯、沖涼和大小二便也在同一個地方進行。
I have visited cubicle apartments in Sham Shui Po with Honourable colleagues in the Panel on Welfare Services . Those cubicles were located in an old dilapidated building . Not only was it unbearably full of dirt and pitch - dark
實在很難想象，在號稱國際大都會的香港，仍然有人要居住於這些地方，而且租金呎價比豪宅還要高。
It is really hard to imagine that in Hong Kong a well - known international metropolis some people still have to live in such dwellings . Moreover the per - square - foot rent is even higher than that of luxury flats
市區一間40呎的"劏房"，月租最少三四千元，一點也不便宜，而且租客毫無保障。
The monthly rent of a subdivided unit of 40 sq ft in the urban area is at least 3,000 to 4,000 . It is by no means cheap . Moreover there is no protection for tenants
在2016年，關注基層住屋聯席對380個"劏房戶"進行調查，有三成租戶並無簽署書面租約；有三成半住戶由業主口頭說每月多少水電費，他們便繳交多少水電費；有四分之一的租戶過去3年曾被迫遷，當中過半數是因為業主大幅加租。
In 2016 the Concerning Grassroots Housing Rights Alliance conducted a survey on 380 households in subdivided units . Among them 30 % of the tenants did not sign any tenancy agreement in written form; 35 % paid water and electricity tariffs as verbally told by their landlords every month; and 25 % had been forced to move out in the past three years . More than half of such cases were caused by drastic increases in rent
無論是原議案或修正案，對於規定每間"劏房"要設置獨立水錶和電錶，以及管制租金升幅，均有共識，反映不同派別的議員均十分關注基層的住屋問題，希望減輕他們的負擔，並為他們提供更多保障。
Be it the original motion or the amendments there is a consensus on requiring every subdivided unit to be installed with separate water and electricity meters and controlling rental increases . It shows that Members of different political affiliations are very concerned about the housing problem of the grass roots . They wish to alleviate their burden and provide them with more protection
這些聲音，政府是否願意聆聽呢？
Is the Government willing to listen to these views?
我記得在今年6月4日，房屋及福利兩個事務委員會曾舉行有關租金管制的聯合會議，並邀請關注基層住屋問題的團體和個人發表意見，但政府所提交的文件卻事先張揚，指租金管制並非合適的做法，因為人為壓低市場租金，會減低業主出租單位的誘因和意欲。
I remember that on 4 June this year the Panel on Housing and the Panel on Welfare Services held a joint meeting on rental control . Groups and individuals concerned about the housing problem of the grass roots were also invited to present their views . But the paper submitted by the Government openly claimed beforehand that rental control was not an appropriate approach because if the market rent was pushed down artificially it would reduce owners incentive and desire to lease out their flats
不知道就今次有關規管"劏房"的議員議案，官員又會否回應表示，人為壓低市場租金，會影響業主出租"劏房"的意欲呢？
I wonder whether in response to this Members motion on regulating subdivided units the officials will repeat that if the market rent is pushed down artificially it will affect owners desire to lease out subdivided units
更重要的是，位處租屋市場最下游的"劏房"，大部分也是不合法我要說3次，是不合法、不合法、不合法的要規管這些分間樓宇單位，政府須積極介入規管，訂立"劏房"的各種標準和要求，同時亦須積極執法，才能夠杜絕這些有潛在危險的非法"劏房"。
More importantly still most subdivided units in the lowest segment of the rental market are illegal―I have to say it three times . They are illegal illegal illegal―To regulate these subdivided units the Government must proactively intervene by way of regulation prescribing various standards and requirements for subdivided units . At the same time proactive enforcement is also essential
此外，要令"劏房"符合《建築物條例》和《消防安全條例》，以達至議員所說的環境舒適和安全，一定會增加業主的成本。
Only then can these illegal subdivided units posing potential dangers be eliminated . Besides to make subdivided units comply with the Buildings Ordinance and the Fire Safety Buildings Ordinance with a view to attaining a comfortable and safe environment as mentioned by Members owners cost will definitely be increased
因此，政府要有足夠的政治意志，才能夠一方面為了租客的舒適和安全着想而規管"劏房"，另一方面限制租金加幅，減輕基層的住屋負擔，這是對政府重大的考驗。
For this reason the Government should have sufficient political will . Only then will it be able to regulate subdivided units for the ease and safety of tenants on the one hand restrict increases in rent to alleviate the housing burden of the grass roots on the other . This is a tall challenge to the Government
我十分贊同鄭松泰議員剛才所說，其實"劏房"根本不合法，我們沒有理由要尋找一些理由來為它正名。
I very much agree with what Dr CHENG Chung - tai said just now . Subdivided units are actually illegal . It is unreasonable to find some justifications to clear their name
主席，基層住屋問題嚴峻，已 經說了很多年，很多辛勤工作的香港人完全無法體驗有尊嚴的生活。
President that the housing problem of the grass roots is severe has been discussed for years . Many hardworking Hongkongers have no way to experience a dignified life at all
今次議案只是再次提醒政府，如果政府不採取有效措施紓緩基層的住屋需要，市民的不滿和社會矛盾只會繼續累積，對香港絕對不是一件好事。
This motion simply reminds the Government that if it does not adopt any effective measures to relieve the housing needs of the grass roots public discontents and social conflicts will only continue to accumulate . It is absolutely not a good thing for Hong Kong
處理"劏房"的問題，必定要採取短中長期措施。
Short - medium - and long - term measures should definitely be adopted to tackle the problem of subdivided units
長期的措施，肯定是支持"明日大嶼"，希望為香港填海造地，增加土地供應。
Regarding long - term measures we would certainly support Lantau Tomorrow in the hope that land can be created for Hong Kong through reclamation to increase land supply
短期方面有甚麼可以做到呢？
What can be done in the short term?
除了租金津貼之外，當地亦設有租金管制。
Apart from providing a rental allowance rent control is also implemented there
為何我們說要三管齊下呢？
Why do we advocate a three - pronged approach?
政府確實有需要介入市場，令租客可以有穩定的居所。
It is indeed necessary for the Government to intervene in the market to ensure stability in tenancy
黃議員，你的發言時限到了。
Dr WONG your speaking time is up
代理主席，根據政府的數據，現時香港大概有92,000個"劏房"，居住人數為21萬人。
Deputy President according to government figures there are some 92 000 subdivided units in Hong Kong with dwellers numbering at 210 000
他們的居住環境十分惡劣，除了十分擠迫之外，"劏房"衞生差，消防更是一個很大的問題。
They live in appalling conditions enduring not just serious overcrowdedness and poor hygiene but also the major problem of fire safety
除了間隔明顯違反《消防安全條例》之外，我曾與一間電視台到深水埗視察"劏房"，發現放置於走火通道的數支滅火筒都是過期的，發生火警時不知怎辦。
Apart from layouts of units that clearly contravene the Fire Safety Buildings Ordinance the fire extinguishers placed at the fire exits of these premises may well have expired as I have discovered in a recent visit to the subdivided units in Sham Shui Po with a television crew . What should the occupants do in the event of a fire?
居於"劏房"的市民大部分正在輪候公屋，但公屋的輪候時間越來越長。
Most of the people living in subdivided units are waitlisted for public housing but the waiting time is growing longer and longer
近年興建公屋單位數量仍然不足，估計輪候時間有可能會進一步延長。
As the number of public housing units constructed has fallen short of demand in recent years it is estimated that the waiting time will extend further still
換言之，在短期之內，"劏房"無可避免地會繼續存在。
In other words it is inevitable that subdivided units will continue to exist in the short term
因此，我認為有需要作出一定程度的規管，特別是在衞生及消防安全方面。
Hence I find it necessary to subject them to a certain degree of regulation particularly in respect of hygiene and fire safety
事實上，要解決"居住難"的問題，實在需要較長的時間。
In fact it really takes time to resolve the housing difficulties
為解燃眉之急，發展過渡性房屋是急不容緩的。
In order to address the most urgent needs the development of transitional housing should be undertaken without delay
特首在施政報告提出容許改裝工廈為過渡性房屋，我認為是大膽而破格的建議。
In the Policy Address the Chief Executive floated the idea of allowing the conversion of industrial buildings for transitional housing . I find such a proposal bold and groundbreaking
如果成功的話，可以有效紓緩基層家庭的住屋需要，亦可以打擊目前工廈的非法"劏房"，更可以因增加供應而令"劏房"租金回順。
Such an initiative if successfully implemented would go some way towards easing the housing needs of grass - roots families combat illegal subdivided units in industrial buildings and rein in the rental of subdivided units through an increase in supply
可惜立法會一直沉迷於政治炒作，根本沒時間充分討論這個可以真正幫助市民的方法。
Regrettably this Council with its incessant obsession with political hype has no time for a thorough discussion on such a measure that can truly help our people
根據社區組織協會的研究，全港有1,000多幢工廈，當中有124幢市區工廈適合改建為過渡性房屋。
According to a study conducted by the Society for Community Organization there are some 1 000 industrial buildings through out Hong Kong and 124 of them are situated in the urban area and suitable for conversion into transitional housing
如果每幢工廈可建150個單位，即 有大概2萬個單位的潛在供應，可以容納超過7萬人。
Assuming the conversion of each would yield 150 units the potential supply would be around 20 000 units accommodating over 70 000 persons
如果改建申請獲得政府批准，只需1至2年的工程時間，單位便可以出租，實在是"快靚正"的方案，非常吸引。
Given that the relevant units will be available for leasing after only a year or two of conversion works once granted government approval this is indeed a very attractive proposition that offers quick effective and efficient solutions
政府可能覺得這些建議已經十分突破，但如此被動的推動方式，其實只是鼓勵民間自行去做，今時今日以這種方法推行，將難以取得成績，特別是經濟誘因並不算大。
While the Government may consider such a proposal highly groundbreaking implementing the initiative in such a passive manner is essentially no different from encouraging the community to take matters into their own hands . As this day and age such a manner of implementation can hardly be a recipe for success especially when there is not much economic incentive on offer
現時工廈業主須投資一大筆錢才能改建工廈，申請審批亦可能困難重重，回報率未必很高。
The conversion of industrial buildings nowadays requires substantial investments by owners with potentially great difficulties in seeking approval and returns that are not necessarily lucrative
在這樣的情況之下，又怎可能吸引業主主動參加？
Under such circumstances how can owners be incentivized to participate actively?
我們有時候真的要向新加坡學習，無論是推動經濟或民生計劃或招商活動，政府都會親自上陣，主動出擊，往往做出好成績。
There are times when we should really follow the example of Singapore which government is always hands - on and proactive in its approach to all undertakings be it economic stimulation livelihood initiatives or investment promotion activities invariably with good results
所以，要計劃取得成功，政府應該更大膽，打破以前的框架，由政府或半官方機構主導，親自與業主商討，提供貼身協助。
Hence for the initiative to succeed the Government must be bold enough to break away from past frameworks seizing the initiative by itself or by quasi - government organizations negotiating directly with owners and providing tailored assistance
政府目前計劃撥出10億元資助過渡性房屋的發展，正好利用這個機會改建工廈；但是，政府必須要求業主訂出合理租金，提供面積比"劏房"大、衞生及防火設施較好的過渡性房屋，未來數年便可能釋放出近兩萬個單位，議案今天提及的種種問題亦可以一併解決。
With the Governments plan of allocating 1 billion to developing transitional housing it should be a good time for conversion of industrial buildings . However the Government must require owners to set reasonable rentals and provide transitional housing with more floor space than subdivided units better hygiene and fire protection facilities . By doing so nearly 20 000 units could be released to the market in the next few years resolving the various problems set out in todays motion in one go