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為此，政府各個政策局及部門先後推出了大量不同的措施，剛才我提及的是當中部分的例子。
In this connection the various Policy Bureaux and departments of the Government have introduced a great deal of different measures one after another and the examples I mentioned just now are some of them
接下來我和民政事務局局長徐英偉會細心聆聽各位議員的發言，稍後再作適當的回應及補充。
In the debate that follows Secretary for Home Affairs Caspar TSUI and I will listen carefully to the speeches of Honourable Members . Later on we will give our replies and make additions where appropriate
主席，我感謝劉業強議員提出今天的議案及何俊賢議員提出修正案，亦非常感謝多位議員今天就推動鄉郊地區的全面發展提出了大量的寶貴意見。
President I thank Mr Kenneth LAU for proposing this motion today and Mr Steven HO for moving an amendment to the motion . I am also grateful to the many Members who have provided their valuable opinions on promoting the comprehensive development of rural areas
接下來，我和民政事務局會就不同方面的事宜作扼要補充。
Next the Home Affairs Bureau and I will supplement some key points from different aspects of the subject
主席，多位議員提及要改善鄉村地區的基建。
President a number of Members mentioned the need to improve the infrastructures in rural villages
在供水方面，水務署已經為24條偏遠鄉村，在過往10多年，完成了供水系統，現正安排為另外3條鄉村提供自來水的供應。
On water supply the Water Supplies Department has over the past 10 - odd years completed water supply systems for 24 remote villages and is now providing mains water supply for another three villages
對於目前少數仍需依賴溪水或井水的偏遠及人口稀少的鄉村，我們也會定期監察水質，並且繼續適時提供協助，以解決村民的用水需要。
As for those few remote villages with sparse population which still rely on river water or well water we will regularly monitor their water quality and continue to provide timely assistance to address their water usage need
在供電方面，環境局一直鼓勵兩間電力公司按社區的實際需要，設置相應的供電設施，以提供可靠、穩定和安全的電力服務。
On electricity supply the Environment Bureau encourages the two power companies to provide electricity supply facilities based on the actual needs in the communities with a view to providing reliable stable and safe electricity services
舉個例子，為配合沙頭角荔枝窩一帶鄉郊的需要，中華電力有限公司在2019年5月完成了對偏遠客家村莊梅子林及蛤塘的供電工程，讓這兩條鄉村能夠獲得可靠的電力供應。
For instance to tie in with the electricity demand in the rural areas along Sha Tau Kok and Lai Chi Wo the CLP Power Hong Kong Limited completed power supply works for the remote Hakka villages of Mui Tsz Lam and Kap Tong in May 2019 so as to provide reliable power supply to these two villages
在電訊服務方面，在商務及經濟發展局的資助下，電訊商積極擴展光纖網絡至偏遠地區，新建的光纖網絡於今年起分階段完成，可以惠及235條鄉村及大約11萬名村民，更加為鄉郊地區提供了需要的骨幹基建，有助未來擴大5G的覆蓋範圍至有關地區。
On telecommunications services telecommunications operators have been actively extending under the subsidy of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau their fibre - based networks to remote districts . New fibre - based networks will be completed in phases this year benefiting 235 villages and about 110 000 villagers . These networks will also serve as the necessary backbone infrastructure for the extension of 5G coverage to these remote villages in the future
議員亦提及光纖到戶。
Members also talked about fibre - to - the - home broadband services
正如邱騰華局長昨天在立法會解釋，由於進行配線和安裝工程方面涉及私人土地及物業，必須由有關的業權擁有人與固網商達成商業協議，才可進行相關的工程。
As Secretary Edward YAU explained in the Legislative Council yesterday since the wiring and installation works will involve private land and properties fixed network operators can only proceed with the works when the relevant owners have reached a commercial agreement with them
這些安排與市區用戶面對的情況無大分別。
This arrangement is largely the same as for subscribers in urban areas
在雨水排放方面，發展局和相關部門自1994年起，分階段為新界及全港其他主要地區制訂及更新雨水排放整體計劃，並且按着計劃推展多項的雨水排放工程。
On stormwater drainage the Development Bureau together with relevant departments have been formulating or renewing in stages since 1994 Drainage Master Plans for the New Territories and other major districts in the territory and has conducted a number of stormwater drainage works projects based on the Master Plans
在新界區，我們已經完成了多項總長度超過100公里的河道治理工程，以及27個位處低窪鄉村的防洪工程。
As far as the New Territories is concerned we have completed river management projects with a total length of over 100 km and implemented 27 village flood protection schemes in low - lying villages
在排污系統方面，全香港大約有1,000條鄉村或鄉郊地區，部分離開公共污水收集管網有相當的距離。
On sewerage systems of the approximately 1 000 villages or rural areas in Hong Kong some of them are considerably distant from the public sewer network
環境局和相關部門一直積極透過鄉村污水收集系統計劃，逐步為偏遠鄉村地區提供公共污水設施，以改善當區環境和衞生條件，亦減低河溪及沿岸水域的污染。
The Environment Bureau and related departments have been working proactively under the Village Sewerage Programme to gradually connect remote rural areas to public sewerage facilities so as to improve the environment and hygiene conditions of the areas and reduce pollution in rivers and coastal waters
在2018年至2020年間，相關的工程撥款共達31億元。
A total of 3.1 billion has been allocated for related works projects from 2018 to 2020
本年內，有關方面計劃向立法會申請撥款，涉及的相關計劃總值約6億元，我盼望議員能夠支持。
And the related authorities plan to submit within this year funding proposals in the total sum of about 600 million to the Legislative Council to conduct the related programmes . I hope Members can support the proposals
在運輸基建方面，政府一直按照土地用途規劃提供運輸基建配套。
On transport infrastructures the Government has been providing supporting transport infrastructures in accordance with the land use planning
在鄉郊地區或鄰近地區有發展計劃的時候，運輸及房屋局和相關部門會因應有關發展項目的規劃參數，考慮是否有需要興建新的運輸基建，以及現有運輸基建是否需要進行提升或改善工程。
When a development project is to be taken forward in a rural area or its adjacent district the Transport and Housing Bureau and the related departments will consider the planning parameter of the development project and then decide whether new transport infrastructures have to be built and whether existing ones have to be upgraded or improved
此外，發展局亦透過改善碼頭計劃政策，提升多個位於新界及離島偏遠地區的現有公共碼頭的結構安全，以及改善現有碼頭的設施，這可以照顧到一些主要倚靠船隻出入的村民及漁民作業的基本需要，同時亦方便市民前往有關地方。
Moreover the Development Bureau has improved the structural safety of several existing public piers in remote New Territories districts and on outlying islands and upgraded the facilities of existing piers through the Pier Improvement Programme . This can meet the basic needs of remote villagers who mainly rely on marine transport or who engage in fishing operation and also facilitate access to these places by the public
目前，發展局正在全速進行第一階段的改善計劃之下10個公共碼頭的工作，亦都已經提前推展了計劃的第二階段，希望能夠改善到另外13個公共碼頭。
At present the Development Bureau is currently working at full speed the improvement works of 10 public piers under the first phase of the Pier Improvement Programme and has kicked started ahead of schedule the second phase of the Programme in a bid to improve another 13 public piers
不少議員亦提及活化鄉村地區，改善經濟就業情況，特別是農業和漁業。
Quite many Members mentioned revitalizing rural districts to improve the economy and employment opportunities there especially for the agricultural and fisheries industries
在農業方面，食物及衞生局將會在古洞南建立農業園，整個農業園預計可以提供大約80公頃的農地。
On agriculture the Food and Health Bureau will establish an Agricultural Park in Kwu Tung South
農業園之內會興建各種的基建設施，例如道路及行人徑、灌溉、排水及排污等設施。
The Park is expected to provide about 80 hectares of farmland with different types of infrastructural facilities such as access roads and footpaths irrigation drainage sewerage etc
政府亦會提供技術的支援，幫助農民在園內務農。
The Government will provide technical support to farmers on how to conduct farming activities in the Park
我們關於"農業優先區"的顧問研究，目前亦都是積極推行中。
And the consultancy study on Agricultural Priority Areas is in active progress
在漁業方面，食衞局透過漁業持續發展基金的支援，協助漁業界發展具香港漁民文化特色的休閒漁業項目。
On fisheries the Food and Health Bureau has been assisting fisheries through the Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund to develop recreational fisheries with cultural characteristics of the local fishermen
政府相關部門亦會在考慮各個魚類養殖區的情況後，容許海魚養殖業牌照持有人在魚排上讓公眾可以參與休閒垂釣。
The related government departments will also consider the status of different marine fish culture zones and then decide whether to allow marine fish culture licensees to operate recreational fishing at their fish rafts
議員亦都提及推動"智慧鄉郊"的發展，在這方面，在去年12月，創新及科技局公布《香港智慧城市藍圖2.0》，當中特別提出智慧鄉村先導計劃的構思，探討利用科技解決鄉郊或較偏遠地區居民在日常生活方面面對的挑戰。
Members also mentioned promoting the development of smart rural areas . In this connection the Innovation and Technology Bureau announced in December last year the second edition of the Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong . The Blueprint 2.0 puts forth the idea of Smart Village Pilots which explore the use of technology to tackle the challenges faced by people living in rural areas or remote districts in their daily lives
創科局已經聯繫新界鄉議局及其他機構，因應不同地點的實際情況，就個別先導項目進行研究。
The Innovation and Technology Bureau has contacted the Heung Yee Kuk NT . and other organizations and it will conduct studies on individual pilot schemes in relation to the practical situations of individual rural areas
在未來一年，政府各個部門及相關機構會致力推動和落實智慧鄉村試點計劃，包括我在開場發言中提到，在鄉郊地區提供免費流動網絡服務。
In the coming year various government departments and the related organizations will strive to promote and implement the Smart Village Pilot initiatives including the provision of free mobile network services in rural areas which I mentioned in my opening speech
當時亦不是每一個新界適當地區都有大綱規劃圖，因此，的而且確會出現一些雜亂無章的情況。
At that time not all districts in the New Territories had a control plan; and indeed this might have resulted in some chaotic land uses
有關情況在過去一段時間和未來會進一步得到改善。
Such situations however have been improved or will be further improved in the future
我們在過往一段時間，透過大家的努力，已經為古洞北/粉嶺北和洪水橋/厦村這些新發展的地區制訂了規劃圖，而現在已經到了正式落實的階段。
With our concerted efforts we have laid down control plans for new development areas such as the Kwu Tung NorthFanling North New Development Areas and the Hung Shui KiuHa Tsuen New Development Area and we have now reached the formal implementation stage
我們剛剛推出、正進行招標的土地中，已經有古洞北的土地可以用作住宅發展。
In the batch of sites currently under tender which we just put up for tender some are located in Kwu Tung North and can be used for housing development
新界北發展區3個部分總面積超過1,400公頃，相關研究我們也是提前上馬，在下個月便會來到立法會發展事務委員會申請撥款進行相關的、不同階段的研究，我們屆時會作進一步的詳細解釋。
The three parts of the New Territories North Development Area cover more than 1 400 hectares in total area . We have advanced their relevant studies and we will come to the Panel on Development of the Legislative Council next month to submit the funding proposals for the corresponding studies at different stages . We will explain in greater detail then
所以，新界區未來的發展是豐富的、是精彩的，我們亦確信有關發展會對新界居民的生活環境帶來進一步的改善。
So the future development of the New Territories is plentiful and splendid . We believe the development will further improve the living environment for the New Territories residents
有議員亦提及，政府是否把一些厭惡性設施集中在新界，特別是接近邊境的地方呢？
Some Members asked whether the Government intended to put all obnoxious facilities in the New Territories especially in the area near the boundary
事實上，一些設施，例如處理廚餘和廢物的設施，亦是為應付當區未來發展的需要，或是為應付整個香港社會的需要。
In fact some facilities such as food waste recovery plant and waste treatment plant are planned for the future development needs of the area or for the needs of Hong Kong as a whole
在政府而言，把某些個別設施分成為受歡迎，或者沒那麼受歡迎，未必是最適切的做法。
For the Government it may not be appropriate to classify individual facilities as popular or not that popular
反而不論是任何設施，我們必須考慮在設計上，它要與當地的環境協調，而在未來操作上，亦都不會對當地居民造成不便或滋擾。
But rather we must consider the design of the facilities and see whether they can fit into the environment of the area and whether the operation of these facilities will cause any inconvenience or nuisance to the local residents
這些其實我們都是努力去做，特 別就着例如新界區一些廚餘設施，我知道環境局已很清楚地解釋如何在這方面做得更好。
Actually we will try our very best in taking forward these tasks especially the food waste recovery facilities in the New Territories . I know that the Environment Bureau has already explained in detail how they will do a better job in this regard
議員亦提及沙頭角的開放情況。
Members also talked about the opening up of Sha Tau Kok
我相信大家都知道，就沙頭角而言，由於中英街沒有一個明確的邊境屏障，所以它的保安和走私風險較高。
I believe Members are aware that there is not a specific boundary barrier at Chung Ying Street of Sha Tau Kok . It thus poses a high security or smuggling risk
在現階段，政府沒有確切計劃改變現時的安排，但我們持開放態度，樂意聆聽大家的寶貴意見。
At the present stage the Government does not have a specific plan to change the existing arrangement . But we adopt an open attitude to this subject and will be happy to listen to the valuable inputs from Members
主席，向前看，政府各個政策局和部門會繼續同心協力，充分合作，改善鄉郊的環境和發展。
President for the way forward various Policy Bureaux and government departments will continue to work concertedly and cooperate fully with each other to improve the rural environment and development
我在這裏再次感謝劉業強議員提出議案和何俊賢議員提出修正案。
Once again I would like to thank Mr Kenneth LAU here for proposing this motion and Mr Steven HO for proposing the amendment
不過，這建基於一項很重要的假設，便是儘管議員在會議廳內對社會上各項政策持不同意見，或會狹隘於地區的選民利益或業界利益而寸土不讓，甚或對官員不體諒、不理解，也沒有問題，但在座各位議員皆要支持"一國兩制"、擁護《基本法》、效忠香港特別行政區。
But all this is premised upon a very important assumption the assumption that it is alright even if Members hold dissenting views on various social policies in the Chamber even if they refuse to yield even just the slightest bit due to their narrow consideration for only the interests of voters in their constituencies or those of the industries or even if they refuse to show any compassionate understanding or appreciation for officials but all Members present here must support one country two systems uphold the Basic Law and bear allegiance to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR
凡此種種，我會形容是一股衝擊特區"一國兩制"的暗黑力量。
I will describe all this as a dark force that seeks to challenge one country two systems of HKSAR
如果一條村莊的村民能安分守己、互相尊重，各家各戶其實無需關門睡覺。
If the inhabitants of a village can behave themselves and respect one another they actually need not lock the door during sleep at night
不過，正正有人濫用這種信任和尊重做盡壞事，所以過去 夜不閉戶的美好時光確實已不復存在。
But precisely because some of them have abused such trust and respect and done all sorts of bad things the good days of leaving the door unlocked at nighttime have become something of the past
只能鎖好門窗、保護議會、守護香港，就是這麼簡單。
We can only lock the doors and windows to protect the legislature and safeguard Hong Kong . The point is as simple as that
據我們過去所見，有議員在議會內的言行舉止可謂極不檢點，雖然在發言時的確沒有講粗口，但我們聽到有些說法非常尖酸刻薄，對官員或議會其他同事充滿人身攻擊，可謂比粗口更難聽。
Our observation over all this time shows that the conduct of certain Members in the legislature has been grossly disorderly . While it is true to say that they have not used any foul language in their speeches some of their words as we have heard are very mean and harsh and they are filled with personal attacks on officials or other Members in the legislature . It can be said that they sound even more unpleasant than foul language
我不知道他是否因為自己行為不檢而無法將道理說清楚。
I wonder if he was unable to make his point clear as he was afraid that he might exhibit disorderly conduct
是次修訂就"點名及暫停職務"建議懲處機制，我在此不重複有關細節，但我認為這是非常合適及必須的。
The amendment exercise this time around proposes a penalty mechanism called Naming and Suspending . I will not repeat the details here but I think such a mechanism is appropriate and necessary
議會這次引入停賽機制，我認為正好發揮這作用。
I think the suspension mechanism to be introduced into the legislature this time can precisely fulfil this function
除懲處機制外，是次修訂還提出了一系列修訂建議，我認為皆是針對過去議會經常出現的真實情況，包括廢除"起立提出質詢"，白紙黑字寫明"起立並讀出載於議程的質詢"。
Apart from a penalty mechanism a series of amendment proposals have also been put forth in this amendment exercise . In my view they are all aimed to address the recurrent realities of the legislature all this time . Such proposals include repealing rise in his place and ask the question and substituting it with the express wording of rise in his place and read out the question set out on the Agenda
如果主席日後認為議員濫用這程序，可決定不提出該議案的待 議議題或無經辯論而把議題付諸表決，防止有人利用這些程序重複發言，令議會無法做正經事。
If the President believes that any Member has abused the proceedings he may decide not to propose the question on the motion or to put the question forthwith without debate so as to prevent Members from hindering the conduct of business in the legislature by abusing such proceedings and giving speeches repeatedly
代理主席，就三讀程序，我們現在列明每位議員過去其實亦應如此，只是沒有白紙黑字清楚列明而已只可辯論應否支持法案，不可以重複二讀或全體委員會審議階段時的辯論內容、法案的整體優劣及原則。
Deputy President speaking of the procedure for Third Reading it is now specified that Members―actually this has been the requirement all along only that it has not been expressly or clearly set out―shall only debate the support or otherwise for the bill involved and shall not repeat any debate contents in Second Reading or the Committee stage or the general merits and principles of the bill
其實，這是我們作為議員理應知道的ABC。
In fact these are the basics that all of us should know as Members
這是我們要將事情寫得清清楚楚的原因。
This is the very reason why we have to set out the requirements clearly
代理主席，首先感謝劉業強議員動議原議案及何俊賢議員動議修正案。
Deputy President I thank Mr Kenneth LAU for moving his original motion and Mr Steven HO for moving his amendment
我相信，制訂全面鄉郊發展政策關乎全港的長遠發展和整體規劃，不單是生活在鄉郊的市民很關心，也是本港社會各界十分關注的議題。
I believe that formulating a comprehensive rural development policy is something that affects the long - term development and overall planning of Hong Kong . Not only people living in the rural areas but also all sectors of society are very concerned about this subject
代理主席，原議案開宗明義指出，本港目前欠缺一個長遠及全面的鄉郊發展政策。
Deputy President the original motion stresses right in the beginning that Hong Kong lacks a long - term and comprehensive rural development policy
我認為問題的根源恐怕在於，本港根本欠缺一個關乎全港長遠發展的整體規劃，兩者屬於部分與全體的關係。
I hold that the root of the problem lies in the fact that we do not have a comprehensive planning for the long - term development of Hong Kong . The two form a part - whole relationship
所以，我多年來持續促請特區政府優化現有的規劃機制，訂立長遠發展規劃。
Hence over the years I have persistently urged the HKSAR Government to improve the existing planning mechanism and formulate a long - term development planning
我亦敦促政府盡快完成《香港2030+：跨越2030年的規劃遠景與策略》的更新研究。
I have also urged the Government to expeditiously complete the Hong Kong 2030 Towards a Planning Vision and Strategy Transcending 2030 which is an updated study
與本港相對已較為發展的市區地段相比，鄉郊發展的規劃一方面具有更大的發展潛力和更多的可能性，同時又必須兼顧不同的元素，既要在發展與保育之間取得平衡，又要盡量尊重鄉郊的文化與傳統習俗，並適當保留當地的特色。
As compared with the planning of the urban areas which are the more developed part of Hong Kong the planning of the rural areas will bring about greater development potential and possibilities . At the same time however rural planning must also take care of different factors . One must strike a balance between development and conservation strive to respect rural cultures traditions and customs and suitably preserve local characteristics
所以，我曾多番促請當局要檢討《香港規劃標準與準則》和相關指引，按全港各區的不同需要，彈性處理各項社區設施的發展，避免"一刀切"，有助促進城鄉之間的和諧與共融。
I thus have repeatedly reminded the authorities of the need to review the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines and the related guidelines flexibly handle the development of different social facilities based on the different needs of various districts in the territory and avoid adopting an across - the - board approach . This can help foster urban - rural symbiosis
我認為，這些措施既可便民、利民，亦是"後疫情時代"復蘇經濟的積極部署。
I believe these are people - friendly measures that can benefit the public and they are positive steps taken by the Government to revive the economy in the post - pandemic era
我曾多番敦促政府推動更多不同類型的大中小工程上馬，以基建帶動經濟復蘇，並解決各項社會民生的問題，包括推動鄉郊發展的相關基建項目。
I have repeatedly urged the Government to facilitate the implementation of large medium and small projects of different varieties so as to stimulate economic recovery by promoting infrastructure development and solve various social and livelihood problems . And these projects include those that promote rural development
自2019冠狀病毒病疫情爆發以來，外地訪港旅客近乎絕跡，本地市民卻靜極思動，每逢周末或假期，郊外地區包括郊野公園的遊人數目持續增加。
Since the outbreak of the COVID - 19 pandemic in 2019 visitors to Hong Kong have all but disappeared . However local people are getting restless after staying at home for so long . An increasing number of people are going to the countryside including country parks on weekends or holidays
政府應該因勢利導，與各區鄉事委員會和地區組織加強溝通，致力改善鄉郊的各類設施，並加強管理，解決疫情期間人流大量增加帶來的防疫、廢物胡亂棄置和堆積等公共衞生問題，讓鄉郊地區得以活化，進而推動發展本地生態旅遊和休閒旅遊，既改善區內的經濟及就業，亦為本港旅遊業界帶來一線生機。
Taking advantage of this trend the Government should strengthen communication with different rural committees and local organizations to improve and better manage different rural facilities so as to address public hygiene issues caused by increasing flow of people to countryside during the pandemic such as those concerning disease prevention littering and waste accumulation . By so doing we can revitalize the rural areas and promote the development of local eco - tours and leisure tourism thereby improving the economy and employment situation in the areas and at the same time finding a way out for our tourism industry
代理主席，我十分認同必須善用創新科技去推動"智慧鄉郊"的發展。
Deputy President I very much agree with the optimal use of innovative technology to promote the development of smart rural areas
2020年12月10日政府公布《香港智慧城市藍圖2.0》，提出要在鄉郊地方探討落實智慧鄉村先導計劃措施，包括提供Wi-Fi服務，提升電訊覆蓋率及能力，以偵察非法傾倒、野生動物及水浸情況，以及強化鄉村保安；在鄉公所設置相關設施及使用電子付款，為居住在偏遠地區的長者提供遙距醫療服務；在某些路段利用智能交通系統改善路面情況；及利用機械人及人工智能協助提早偵察郊野公園山火等。
The Government released the Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong 2.0 on 10 December 2020 . It stresses the need to explore the implementation of smart village pilot initiatives in rural areas . These initiatives include providing Wi - Fi services and enhancing telecommunication coverage and capacities to detect illegal dumping wild animals and flooding and strengthen security in rural villages; installing relevant facilities at village offices and using e - payment for the provision of telehealth services for the elderly living in remote areas; using smart traffic system for certain roads to improve road situation; and using robotics and artificial intelligence to help early detection of hill fire in country parks
我希望當局坐言起行，盡快與鄉郊地區的持份者商討落實，並為各推行項目訂立落實的時間表和關鍵績效指標，即KPI。
I hope the authorities can take real actions and expeditiously discuss and finalize these initiatives with rural stakeholders and draw up implementation timetables and key performance indicators for these projects
我多年來敦促政府在規劃和落實新發展區時，應前瞻性地增添智慧及綠色元素，預先規劃各種通訊、管網、智能家居、綠色建築等軟硬基建設施，以及運用創新科技和大數據，就交通、醫療、環保和長者服務等方面作妥善規劃，致力在全港打造綠色低碳智慧社區，我相信同一原則亦適用於推動"智慧鄉郊"的各項發展。
I have urged the Government for years to be more forward - looking in planning and finalizing new development areas by adding smart and green elements into the projects and making advance planning of both hardware and software infrastructures such as telecommunication pipe network smart home green architecture etc and using innovative technology and big data to make proper planning of transport healthcare environment protection and elderly service with a view to turning Hong Kong into a green and low - carbon smart society . I believe that the same principle is applicable to the various development initiatives for promoting smart rural areas
代理主席，香港是我們的家，廣闊的鄉郊地區就似是家中的後花園，當然值得我們用心規劃，努力經營。
Deputy President Hong Kong is our home . The extensive countryside is the backyard at our home . It certainly deserves our careful planning and care through hard work
代理主席，我謹此陳辭，支持通過劉業強議員動議的原議案及何俊賢議員動議的修正案。
With these remarks Deputy President I support that the original motion moved by Mr Kenneth LAU and the amendment moved by Mr Steven HO be passed
代理主席，首先感謝葛珮帆議員提出原議案，以及梁美芬議員和郭偉强議員提出修正案。
Deputy President first of all I would like to thank Ms Elizabeth QUAT for proposing the original motion and Dr Priscilla LEUNG and Mr KWOK Wai - keung for proposing the amendments
毫無疑問，社會各界都十分關注這項議題。
There is no doubt that various sectors of the community are very much concerned about this subject
教育局局長楊潤雄隨後公布了通識教育科的改革方向和方案，就是當局將精簡通識科，雖仍維持必修必考，但評級改為"及格"與"不及格"，同時重整及刪減課程內容，不設"獨立專題探究"，又設立經審批的"適用書目表"，並且重視培養學生的正面價值觀及國民身份認同，學習《憲法》、《基本法》和法治，更會提供內地考察機會，讓學生親身認識國情和國家發展。
The authorities will streamline the LS subject; keep it a compulsory study and examination subject; mark assessments as attained or not attained; reorganize and reduce the curriculum content; remove the Independent Enquiry Study and review the Recommended Textbook List . Also importance will be attached to cultivating the positive values and sense of national identity of students as well as their learning about the Constitution the Basic Law and the rule of law . Furthermore Mainland study opportunities will be provided for students to gain first - hand understanding of our country and its development
凡此種種，無疑為全面檢討通識科邁出重要的一步，但卻似乎仍未完全滿足社會要求。
This is undoubtedly an important step towards a comprehensive review of the LS subject but it seems to have failed to fully meet the demands of the community