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就陳恒鑌議員在修正案中提出應加強港鐵公司的企業社會責任的建議，政府一直鼓勵包括港鐵公司在內的公共交通服務營辦商在顧及財政穩健的前提下，盡量提供適切的票價優惠，以惠及市民。
In his amendment Mr CHAN Han - pan suggests strengthening the corporate social responsibility of MTRCL . The Government has all along encouraged public transport operators including MTRCL to offer suitable fare concessions as far as possible for members of the public taking into account their financial stability
政府和港鐵公司在2017年3月完成票價調整機制的第二次檢討。
The Government and MTRCL completed the second review of the Fare Adjustment Mechanism in March 2017
新機制以直接驅動方程式、公開和客觀數據為基礎，機制內"服務表現安排"及"分享利潤機制"，亦在去年檢討後作出調整，以回應社會對票價水平的關注。
The new mechanism is based on public and objective data and a direct - drive formula . The Service Performance Arrangement and the Profit Sharing Mechanism in the mechanism were also adjusted after the review last year in response to the communitys concern about fare levels
就郭家麒議員在修正案中提出回購港鐵公司的建議，正如我剛才提及，政府一直以鐵路為公共交通的骨幹，為此設有周詳的發展計劃和嚴謹的監管制度，以確保安全及服務質素。
In his amendment Dr KWOK Ka - ki suggests buying back all the remaining shares of MTRCL . As I mentioned earlier the Government has all along used railway as the backbone of public transport . To this end we have detailed development plans and strict regulatory regimes to ensure safety and service quality
就港鐵票價，政府與港鐵公司於去年就第二次票價調整機制檢討的過程中，政府充分為市民把關，使檢討後的機制更回應到社會對票價、港鐵公司利潤，以及市民負擔能力等問題的關注。
As regards MTR fares the Government and MTRCL fully performed their gate - keeping roles for the public during the second review of the Fare Adjustment Mechanism last year so that the mechanism after the review is more responsive to the communitys concerns about such issues as fares MTRCLs profit and the publics affordability
同時，政府一直積極履行港鐵公司大股東的責任，不時向港鐵公司董事局及管理層反映市民對港鐵運作普遍關心的事宜。
Meanwhile the Government has been proactively carrying out its duty as MTRCLs majority shareholder by reflecting to the Board and management of MTRCL from time to time the common concerns of the community on MTR operations
現時港鐵公司董事局由20位成員組成，當中4位為政府董事，而主席亦由政府委任。
At present the Board of MTRCL consists of 20 members of which four are Government Directors . The Chairman is also appointed by the Government
主席及各政府董事就港鐵公司發展方向在董事局內表達意見，亦密切監察港鐵公司整體策略及營運情況，並不存在港鐵公司管理層 只顧及小股東利益的情況。
The Chairman and the Government Directors express their views on the development direction of MTRCL and closely monitor the overall strategic policies and operation of MTRCL so there is no question of MTRCLs management taking care only of the interests of minority shareholders
事實上，港鐵公司作為上市公司亦一直致力履行其社會責任，包括每年投放大量資源提升及更新鐵路資產、優化車站設施等。
In fact as a listed company MTRCL has also been committed to fulfilling its social responsibilities including investing substantial resources each year in upgrading and renewing its railway assets and enhancing station facilities
政府及港鐵公司不時向立法會相關事務委員會匯報工作進度，詳情亦可參閱港鐵公司的年報。
The Government and MTRCL report to the relevant Legislative Council Panel on the work progress from time to time . Details are available in the Annual Report of MTRCL
政府深明市民大眾對港鐵公司作為香港主要交通服務營運者的要求及期望與日俱增，我們必定繼續透過現行的機制及不同渠道，在立法會及公眾的監察下，監察並督促港鐵公司維持其高效的整體營運，為市民提供安全及可靠的鐵路服務。
The Government fully understands the increasing demands and expectations from the public towards MTRCL as the major public transport service operator in Hong Kong . Through the existing mechanism and various channels we will definitely continue to monitor and urge MTRCL to maintain its efficient overall operation and provide safe and reliable railway services to the public
因此，政府沒有計劃回購港鐵公司。
Therefore the Government has no plan to buy back all the remaining shares of MTRCL
主席，剛才20多位議員就田北辰議員提出的議案，以及陸頌雄議員、陳恒鑌議員、郭家麒議員及林卓廷議員所提出的修正議案發言。
President just now some 20 Members spoke on the motion proposed by Mr Michael TIEN and the amendments put forward by Mr LUK Chung - hung Mr CHAN Han - pan Dr KWOK Ka - ki and Mr LAM Cheuk - ting
我再次感謝各位議員的意見。
Once again I would like to thank Members for their views
對於部分議員的提問和建議，我在早前發言時已作出回應，主席，請容許我不再重複。
Regarding some of the questions and suggestions put forward by Members I have already made my reply in my speech earlier . President please allow me not to repeat them
香港鐵路有限公司在香港的公共交通扮演一個非常重要的角色，在這個背景下，我們要明白港鐵作為公共交通的集體運輸系統，運載力龐大、速度快、效率高，所以，港鐵對市民日常出行舉足輕重，背負着香港市民的期望。
The MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL plays a very important role in Hong Kongs public transport system . In this context we understand that MTRCL being a mass transit system with an enormous carrying capacity and of great speed and high efficiency is vital to peoples daily travel and carries peoples expectations on its shoulders
因此，港鐵公司由日常營運出現延誤以至鐵路項目質量監管出現失誤，都難免會令市民失望。
Therefore from the service disruptions in its daily operation to the blunders in its quality control of the railway projects all these have inevitably caused public disappointment at MTRCL
總結剛才20多位議員的發言，他們主要的論點都是圍繞港鐵公司管治架構，包括董事局的職能、董事局與高級行政人員的分工和轄下委員會的權責；第二，論點亦涉及項目管理、日常營運的表現，包括內部溝通、上報管理層以至向外公布、投標的監督管理，以及當有失誤、延誤的情況時的懲處機制。
To sum up the main ideas of the speeches just made by the 20 - odd Members just now all centred on the governance structure of MTRCL including the functions of the board of directors the division of responsibilities between the board of directors and the senior executives and the powers and responsibilities of its committees . Secondly the points they raised also involve project management and daily operational performance which cover internal communication the reporting to the management and making public announcements supervision and management of tendering and the penalty mechanism under circumstances where any blunder or disruption occurs
當然，議員亦討論到港鐵公司的企業社會責任、票價調整，以至其須否照顧公眾利益等事宜。
Certainly Members have also discussed matters such as corporate social responsibilities fare adjustment and whether MTRCL must look after public interests
事實上，在過去多年，港鐵公司投放不少資源參與社會服務，但結果仍予人漠不關心市民福祉的感覺。
As a matter of fact over the years MTRCL has devoted a lot of resources to community services but in the end its image of indifference to peoples well - being still prevails
這個現象的確值得思考。
This is surely a case that warrants reflection
有關的討論亦觸及政府的角色、監管制度、是否需要收緊法定監管，甚至建造新項目的委託協議是否適合等議題。
The relevant discussion has also touched on issues such as the Governments role the monitoring system the need for tightening statutory supervision and even the appropriateness of the entrustment agreement on new construction projects
就此，我希望大家稍後可再作詳細討論，而我亦會將有關意見向港鐵公司的董事局如實反映。
In this connection I hope we can have a thorough discussion later and I will also relay the relevant views to the board of directors of MTRCL faithfully
談到董事局的職能以至政府代表的表現，我必須在此作出說明，因為剛才有議員質疑董事局成員以至政府代表。
Concerning the functions of the board of directors and the performance the Government representatives here I must make a clarification as some Members raised questions about the membership of the board of directors and the Government representatives just now
我希望大家明白，港鐵公司董事局的組成和功能符合《公司條例》以至上市公司的規範，獨立董事亦有履行職能的責任。
I hope Members will understand that the composition and the functions of the board of directors of MTRCL are in compliance with the Companies Ordinance as well as the regulations governing listed companies and the independent directors also have the duty to discharge their functions
就沙中線事件，我們在調查中亦清楚看到，整個董事局是被蒙在鼓裏，故此希望大家在評論時可以合理持平。
As we observed during our investigation into the Shatin to Central Link SCL incident the entire board of directors had been kept in the dark . So I hope all of you can be reasonable and fair while passing your comments
在過程中，政府的代表亦克盡己職，充分表達意見和監察表現。
Also the Government representatives have also dutifully fulfilled their roles fully expressed their views and monitored MTRCLs performance throughout
除了管治架構以外，剛才的討論亦觸及《公共交通策略研究》，有部分議員亦提及整體運輸研究。
Apart from governance structure the Public Transport Strategy Study has also been covered in the discussion just now and some Members have talked about conducting a comprehensive transport study
我希望在此說明，整體運輸研究其實包含許多層面和不同的公共運輸工具。
Here I would like to elucidate that a comprehensive transport study actually involves many aspects and different means of public transport
過往，我們在2014年發布了《鐵路發展策略2014》；在2017年亦公布了《公共交通策略研究》的結果；現時亦安排進行《跨越2030年的鐵路及主要幹道策略性研 究》。
In the past we announced the Railway Development Strategy 2014 in 2014 and released the results of the Public Transport Strategy Study in 2017; and we are currently arranging for the Strategic Studies on Railways and Major Roads beyond 2030
整體安排都是適時進行相關的公共交通研究，我們覺得這安排是更為適時，對交通發展更為可取的做法。
On the whole the arrangement is that relevant studies on public transport will be conducted in due course and we consider it a more suitable and more desirable approach to transport development
當然，剛才亦有議員提及新發展區發展後人口增長，交通運輸需要會相應增加。
Of course as some Members mentioned just now with an increased population in new development areas after their development there will be a corresponding increase in the demand for transport services
我希望在此言明，在行政長官2018年施政報告中清楚指出，政府是不會自滿，亦會更積極以"運輸先行"來創造容量，發展公共交通，提升安全和服務質素，便利市民出入。
Here I wish to make a clear statement . As clearly stated in the 2018 Policy Address of the Chief Executive the Government will not be complacent and will proactively create capacity through a transport first strategy developing the public transport and enhancing its safety and service quality so that the public can travel conveniently
雖然剛才有議員提及以鐵路為骨幹，但是以鐵路為骨幹的前提，是以公共交通為本，鐵路、巴士、小巴、的士以至電車和渡輪，都是各司其職，恰如其分地為市民提供優質服務。
While some Members spoke about using railways as the backbone the prerequisite for it is a public transport - based system with railways buses minibuses taxis trams and ferries performing their roles properly to provide people with quality service
我們每天有1,200萬人次的市民利用公共交通出行，其中有700多萬人次乘搭巴士、小巴、的士以至電車和渡輪，所以，所謂"鐵路獨大"的論述並不恰當。
Every day there are 12 million passenger trips made on public transport among which some 7 million are made on buses minibuses taxis trams and ferries . So railway hegemony as they call it is simply an incorrect assertion
還有一件事情，就是剛才的討論亦提及政府是否有合謀隱瞞。
What is more in the discussion a moment ago the question of whether the Government was a colluding party to the cover - up was also raised
就這一點，我必須澄清：對於這個說法，政府不能苟同，我亦絕對不能同意。
Regarding this point I must make a clarification The Government cannot agree with such assertion and I can never agree with it also
整個政府團隊在處理港鐵公司相關的事務，包括一些運作上的延誤，以至工程項目管理的失誤，都是開誠布公，絕不包庇，亦絕無隱瞞。
The entire governing team has always been forthright in handling matters relating to MTRCL including the delays in some of its operations and the blunders in the management of its works projects . There is absolutely no cover - up or concealment of facts
對於剛才20多位議員的發言和提出的建議，我是虛心聆聽的，亦會切實向港鐵公司董事局反映。
For the speeches and suggestions earlier made by the 20 - odd Members I have listened humbly to them and will relay them to the board of directors of MTRCL accurately
由於調查委員會、專家顧問團、以至屋宇署和警方進行的調查，仍在密鑼緊鼓、如火如荼進行中，故此政府會全面和深入研究上述調查結果和改善建議，亦會連同議會的意見一併考慮。
Since there are investigations going on in full swing by the Commission of Inquiry the Expert Adviser Team the Buildings Department and the Police the Government will study the outcome and the recommendations of the aforesaid investigations thoroughly and in detail together with the views of the Legislative Council
在我們作出整體考慮前，剛才我已說了，政府會因應大家的意見，責成港鐵公司全面和多方位改善內部和外部的管治架構，包括與政府、議會和市民大眾的信息通報，以及鐵路建造和營運方面的表現，繼續為市民提供優良的鐵路服務，務求挽回公眾的信心。
As I previously mentioned before we can take all these into consideration the Government will respond to Members views by instructing MTRCL to improve its internal and external governance structures comprehensively and extensively . That will involve improving its mechanism for notifying the Government the Legislative Council and the general public of the latest information and its performance in railway construction and operation so as to continue to provide people with quality railway service and restore public confidence
代理主席，田北辰議員提出"重整港鐵公司管治"的議案，我認為這是非常重要的議題。
Deputy President Mr Michael TIEN has introduced the motion on Restructuring the governance of MTR Corporation Limited which in my view is a very important topic of discussion
然而，我覺得難以理解的是，我們要重整香港鐵路有限公司管治，便必須先了解現時港鐵公司管治有甚麼問題；而要了解港鐵公司管治有甚麼問題，可從我在上星期提出引用《立法會條例》調查港鐵醜聞得知，為何田北辰議員及一眾建制派議員卻投下反對票呢？
However I find the situation incomprehensible because in order to restructure the governance of MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL we must first understand the problems with the existing governance of MTRCL and in order to understand the problems with the governance of MTRCL we could have found out the truth by investigating into the scandals of MTRCL through invoking the Legislative Council Ordinance as I proposed last week . But why did Mr Michael TIEN and those Members from the pro - establishment camp cast their votes of opposition?
我們不了解清楚有甚麼問題，又從何提出建議，要求港鐵公司重整管治？
When we do not understand the problems how can we suggest and request a restructuring of the governance of MTRCL?
現在尚未調查清楚，各黨各派就各抒己見，提出各人對重整管治的建議。
At present when the true picture has yet to be found out Members from various political parties and camps are already expressing their views and suggestions regarding the restructuring of the governance of MTRCL
代理主席，我們看到沙中線和港鐵最近的運作狀況，真的令市民觸目驚心。
Deputy President as we noticed the recent situation of the Shatin to Central Link SCL and the operation of MTR are really terrifying to the public
我們看到沉降問題、剪鋼筋問題、不按圖則施工問題，還有四線癱瘓等嚴重事故，令人不得不擔心現時港鐵公司的管治是否已經失陷。
We saw the land subsidence problem the cutting short of the reinforcement steel bars the problem of not doing the works in accordance with the plans and the serious incident of a breakdown of four railway lines . We cannot help feeling worried that the existing governance of MTRCL has already collapsed
理論上，政府要監管港鐵公司，港鐵公司要監管承辦商，承辦商要監管分判商。
Theoretically speaking the Government has to monitor MTRCL MTRCL has to monitor its contractors while the contractors have to monitor their sub - contractors
可是，我們又看到沙中線的情況是層層未能好好監管，層層問責變成層層卸責。
Nevertheless the situation of SCL tells us that monitoring has not been properly done at different tiers and accountability at different tiers has become shirking of responsibility at different tiers
此外，政府委任的三人專家顧問團要求港鐵公司鑿開石屎檢查鋼筋造假的情況，但港鐵公司拖延數月後交出來的建議，專家顧問團說不符合統計學，不可能這樣檢測，將該建議退回港鐵公司要求重做。
Besides the three - member Expert Adviser Team appointed by the Government has asked MTRCL to open up the concrete to inspect any faulty reinforcement steel bars and MTRCL submitted its proposal after procrastinating for a few months . But according to the Expert Adviser Team this proposal was not in line with statistical analysis and an inspection could not be done in this way . The proposal was then returned to MTRCL which was asked to submit another proposal
港鐵公司不斷拖延、不斷淡化事件，為何政府仍然要馬時亨續任半年呢？
MTRCL just keeps on procrastinating and glossing over the incidents but why does the Government still insist on asking Prof Frederick MA to stay in his position for another half a year?
政府清楚知道他作為港鐵公司主席的公信力和領導能力已受損，但還是要委以重任。
Clearly knowing that his credibility and leadership as Chairman of MTRCL have already been impaired the Government still entrusts him with important tasks
其實，政府根本未能監管港鐵公司，未能做好監管的工作，所以陸頌雄議員說對局長很有信心，我卻真的難以明白他的信心是從何而來。
The Government has basically failed to monitor MTRCL and has been unable to do its monitoring work properly . Hence when Mr LUK Chung - hung said that he had confidence in the Secretary I really find it difficult to understand the basis of his confidence
當然，我們認為在監管港鐵公司，尤其是其負責的鐵路工程方面，需要多些人手及專業人士，甚至要在政府以外聘請海外專家來監管。
Of course we opine that in monitoring MTRCL especially the railway works undertaken by it we need more manpower and professionals and may even need to recruit overseas experts outside the Government
我們亦希望政府考慮，港鐵公司董事局是否應該引入民意代表，不要讓港鐵公司再以一種高傲的心態來作出管治及面對公眾的質詢。
We also hope that the Government can consider allowing peoples representatives to sit in the MTRCL Board so that the governance of MTRCL and its handling of public queries will not be carried out with an arrogant attitude again
此外，在鐵路系統及信號系統方面，我們知道港鐵公司的東鐵線、港島線、觀塘線及將軍澳線這4條鐵路線，將於2019年至2021年完成安裝新信號系統，我們認為港鐵公司應盡快妥善安裝，因為過往很多重大交通延誤事故皆因信號系統出現問題而起。
Moreover in terms of railway system and signalling system we know that the installation of the new signalling systems at four railway lines of MTRCL namely the East Rail line the Island line the Kwun Tong line and the Tseung Kwan O line will be completed in the period from 2019 to 2021 . In our view MTRCL should properly install the systems as soon as possible as in the past many major service disruptions were caused by the problems with the signalling systems
至於田北辰議員建議港鐵公司主席及行政總裁兩位的其中一位應具備工程背景，其實我認為並沒有此必要。
As regards Mr Michael TIENs proposal that either the Chairman or the Chief Executive Officer of MTRCL should have an engineering background I do not think that it is necessary
當然，港鐵公司董事局應該有一些具備工程背景的成員，但作為公司行政總裁及主席應具較高視野來帶領公司，監管好管理層及整個公司的運作，至於是否一定要具備工程背景，我並不認為有必要。
Of course the MTRCL Board should have some members with an engineering background . But as the Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the corporation they should have broader vision to lead the corporation and to properly monitor the management level and the operation of the whole corporation . I thus think they do not need to have an engineering background
問題主要是關乎人的操守及責任心，如果一個人的操守和責任感有問題，即使他具備甚麼專業資格也沒有用。
The crux mainly lies in a persons integrity and his sense of responsibility . If a person has problems with his integrity and sense of responsibility no matter what professional qualifications he possesses it is still pointless
代理主席，我認為田北辰議員的議案要求成立獨立鐵路拓展署有一點架床疊屋的情況，因此我們民主黨會就田北辰議員的議案，以及陸頌雄議員和陳恒鑌議員的修正案投棄權票。
Deputy President I think that Mr Michael TIENs proposal of setting up an independent railway development department in his motion is somewhat duplicating efforts and therefore the Democratic Party will abstain from voting on Mr Michael TIENs motion as well as the amendments of Mr LUK Chung - hung and Mr CHAN Han - pan
至於郭家麒議員要求"研究全數回購港鐵公司餘下的股份"，我們認為這項建議具很大爭議，涉及龐大公帑，我們要很小心考量。
Concerning Dr KWOK Ka - kis request for conducting a study on buying back all the remaining shares of MTRCL we find this proposal highly controversial . Since it involves a huge amount of public money we have to be very careful in our consideration
所以，就郭家麒議員的修正案，我們也會投棄權票。
Hence we will also abstain from voting on Dr KWOK Ka - kis amendment
最後，代理主席，我想向局長及馬時亨主席奉勸一句話：兩位作為港鐵公司的監管人員，責無旁貸，這方面涉及非常重大的公眾利 益，兩位應身先士卒，接受問責，而不是在出現問題時要求下屬問責辭職，自己則繼續"好官我自為之"。
Finally Deputy President I would like to give a piece of advice to the Secretary and Prof Frederick MA As supervisors of MTRCL they are duty - bound to tackle the issues . Since these issues involve substantial public interests they should come forward and be held accountable instead of asking their subordinates to resign on account of accountability in any incident while they themselves will be holding on to their decent jobs in their own ways
在2018年10月26日的內務委員會會議上，議員決定成立小組委員會，以研究《2018年證券及期貨規則》。
At the House Committee meeting on 26 October 2018 Members decided to form a subcommittee to study the Securities and Futures Amendment Rules 2018
為了讓小組委員會有充足時間進行審議工作，我謹以小組委員會主席的身份動議議案，將該項附屬法例的審議期限延展至2018年12月12日的立法會會議。
To allow the Subcommittee ample time to conduct the scrutiny I in my capacity as the Subcommittee Chairman move the motion to extend the scrutiny period of the subsidiary legislation to the Legislative Council meeting of 12 December 2018
我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：張華峰議員動議的議案，予以通過。
I now put the question to you and that is That the motion moved by Mr Christopher CHEUNG be passed
我請易志明議員發言及動議議案。
I call upon Mr Frankie YICK to speak and move the motion
代理主席，我謹以小組委員會主席的身份，動議以我名義提出的議案，議案內容已載列於議程內。
Deputy President in my capacity as Chairman of the Subcommittee I move that the motion under my name as printed on the Agenda be passed
為了有足夠時間完成審議工作，小組委員會同意由我動議一項議案，將5項附屬法例的審議期限延展至2018年12月12日的立法會會議。
To allow sufficient time for the completion of the scrutiny the Subcommittee agreed that a motion be moved by me to extend the scrutiny period of the five items of subsidiary legislation to the Legislative Council meeting of 12 December 2018
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：易志明議員動議的議案，予以通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the motion moved by Mr Frankie YICK be passed
為了讓小組委員會有足夠時間審議《規則》及向內務委員會作出報告，謹請議員支持議案，將該項附屬法例的審議期限延展至2018年12月12日的立法會會議。
To allow the Subcommittee sufficient time to scrutinize the Rules and to report to the House Committee I call upon Members to support the motion to extend the scrutiny period of the subsidiary legislation to the Legislative Council meeting of 12 December 2018
法援是香港的基石，雖然今次的決議案沒有提到如何優化法援制度，甚至如何令在法援制度下工作的律師得到合理的報酬。
They are qualified for legal aid if they satisfy the means test . Legal aid is a cornerstone of Hong Kong despite the fact that this resolution does not mention how to enhance the legal aid system or provide reasonable remunerations for legal aid lawyers
我記得在2014年，時任香港大律師公會主席石永泰就刑事法援制度發言時提出非常重要的一點，也是現時法援制度忽略的一點。
I remember in 2014 Mr SHIEH Wing - tai the Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association at the time raised a very important point when he spoke on the criminal legal aid system which was also neglected in the existing legal aid system
他說民事法援提供的援助遠高於刑事法援，這是相當古怪的做法，因為在很多情況下，公義是不會分民事或刑事的。
He said that the amount of legal aid granted for civil litigation has been far higher than that for criminal litigation . The practice is strange because justice will not in most cases differentiate between civil and criminal
如果大家仍記得，不久前政府將參與"佔領中環"的市民，以及一名之前參與公民抗爭的市民提告至法庭，他們全部被控以刑事罪行。
If Members still remember not long ago the Government initiated litigations against some members of the public who had participated in the Occupy Central movement and a member of the public who had participated in civil resistance . They are all charged with criminal offences
當政府不單站在市民的對立面，並且運用其龐大資源、星級大狀、無窮錢財，盡最大力量利用法庭來制約反對它的人時，法援就顯得更為重要。
When the Government stands on the opposite side of the people and uses its enormous resources famous prosecutors immeasurable money and biggest effort to oppress people opposing it at court legal aid becomes something very important to them
法援是無權無勢無錢的人可與坐擁數萬億元的政府打官司的唯一途徑。
Legal aid is the only means for people with no power nor influence and money to confront the Government which sits on trillions of dollars at court
所以，我們不單要擁抱法援制度，亦希望法援制度能夠與時並進，希望法援制度能向更多在社會上被欺壓的人提供足夠支援。
Hence we have to embrace the legal aid system hoping that it can keep up with the times and provide adequate support for more people being oppressed in society
大家也知道，如果對簿公堂的是政府或高高在上的集團和財團，普通市民是很難與之對抗的。
As we all know if the adversary at court is the Government or some lofty corporations or consortia it is difficult for a general member of the public to fight it at court
不同派別和不同背景的議員也希望能夠優化法援制度，令更多無法支付法律訴訟的香港市民得到協助。
Members across different camps and backgrounds wish to enhance the legal aid system to help more Hong Kong people who cannot afford the litigation fee to get the assistance they need
當政府自己也訴諸很多法律行動，將不喜歡或反對政府政策的人檢控，狀告法庭，政府便更應讓我們覺得它沒有透過不合理的法援制度，令被欺壓的人得不到公義。
If the Government itself frequently resorts to legal actions to press charges against people who dislike or oppose its policies then it should not give us the impression that it has deprived the oppressed of justice through an unreasonable legal aid system
不過，幸好香港仍承襲舊有的法援制度，由回歸至今，沒有受到很大的衝擊，這是不容易的。
Fortunately Hong Kong has inherited the old legal aid system which has not been hard hit since the reunification . This is by no means easy
很多與政府、甚至與中國政府同聲同氣的意見認為，應該大幅削減法援，甚至應加設重重限制，令更少人能夠申請法援。
Many people who support the Government or even the Chinese Government opine that the amount of legal aid should be substantially reduced and more restrictions should be introduced to reduce the number of people eligible for legal aid
代理主席，沙田至中環線工程、四線同日故障、票價年年增加，這些都動搖了市民對香港鐵路有限公司的信心，令近40年的"金漆招牌"付之一炬。
Deputy President a number of incidents of the MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL such as the works projects of the Shatin to Central Link the failure of four rail lines on the same day and the yearly fare increases have shaken the confidence of Hong Kong people on the railway operator and shattered its gilt reputation built up in the past 40 years
雖然港鐵仍然是世界第一的鐵路系統，但我感到它的質素下滑，市民亦感受得到。
The MTRCL railway is still the world number one railway system but I can feel that its quality is deteriorating so can the public
所以，市民對於港鐵公司的批評、議員對於港鐵公司的責備，我可以了解為"愛之深、恨之切"。
I will thus interpret the criticisms of the public and of Members against MTRCL as an expression of their love for the railway
我認為港鐵公司及政府應該接受及細心聆聽善意的批評。
I hold that MTRCL and the Government should accept and listen carefully to these well - intentioned criticisms