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主席，由於只有周浩鼎議員一位建制派同事發言，我想回應他，可惜他已離席。
President since only one colleague of the pro - establishment camp Mr Holden CHOW has spoken I would like to make a response . But unfortunately Mr CHOW has left the Chamber
主席，那其實是一個邀請。
President it is actually an invitation
主席，所謂"不患寡而患不均"，香港政府有1,380億元盈餘，單是退稅、退差餉、對一些人士"錦上添花"也使用了400多億元。
President the problem is not with scarcity but with uneven distribution . The Hong Kong Government is sitting on a surplus of 138 billion and more than 40 billion have been spent on tax and rates refunds for those who are blessed with wealth
現在說"補漏拾遺"，其實也無法掩飾事實，就是政府擁有龐大盈餘，但沒有把錢用於更有需要的人身上，但對已經獲得利益的無論是公司或業主"錦上添花"。
The present proposal to plug the gap cannot conceal the fact that the Government is sitting on a huge surplus but has not spent it on the more needy ones . Instead it has put icing on the cake for companies and property owners who have already enjoyed other benefits
面對人人"喊打"的現實，陳志全議員向建制派提出，雖然各議員平時抱持很多不同的政見，但在如何使用儲備的問題上，希望大家一起爭取。
When facing the reality that everyone has expressed outrage Mr CHAN Chi - chuen thus called on Members of the pro - establishment camp to set aside different political views and stand united on the use of our reserves
主席，政府必須順應普羅市民的民意。
President the Government must follow public opinion
即使你支持共產黨、習近平稱帝、永續連任，在與香港人息息相關的金錢問題上，也應該擦亮眼睛，看清楚他們的真面目。
Members may support the Communist Party or the re - election of XI Jinping to rule indefinitely but when it comes to money issues that are closely related to Hong Kong people they will have to keep their eyes open to see the true colour of those Members
主席，儘管我要兼顧議會其他事務，未能直接參與《2017年稅務條例草案》委員會的審 議工作，但我和香港經濟民生聯盟的議員同事對於《條例草案》所涉及的政策議題非常關注。
President although I have to attend to other business of the Council and have not been able to participate directly in the scrutiny of the Inland Revenue Amendment No . 7 Bill 2017 the Bill I and my colleagues from the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong BPA are highly concerned about the policy initiative of the Bill
事實上，我的黨友張華峰議員是有關法案委員會成員，經民聯亦支持本會通過《條例草案》。
As a matter of fact my party comrade Mr Christopher CHEUNG is a member of the relevant Bills Committee . BPA supports the passage of the Bill by this Council
主席，《條例草案》旨在修訂現行《稅務條例》，以便在2018年4月1日開始的課稅年度，為法團及非法團業務引入利得稅兩級制，落實現屆行政長官林鄭月娥女士在其競選政綱中提出的相關承諾。
President the Bill aims at amending the present Inland Revenue Ordinance Cap . 112 by introducing a two - tiered profits tax rates regime for corporations and unincorporated businesses as promised by the Chief Executive in her Election Manifesto . It will take effect in the taxation year starting on 1 April 2018
眾所周知，利得稅是香港特區政府收入的最大來源之一，以2016-2017年度為例，利得稅收入為1,390億元，差不多佔政府收入總額的四分之一。
It is a well - known fact that profits tax is one of the SAR Governments major revenue sources . For example the profits tax revenue in 2016 - 2017 was 139 billion almost one quarter of the Governments gross revenue in that year
現行《稅務條例》就法團所定的利得稅率為16.5%，而就非法團業務所定的利得稅率則為15%。
The present Inland Revenue Ordinance sets the profits tax rates at 16.5 % for corporations and 15 % for unincorporated businesses
經民聯成立5年多以來，一直秉持"工商帶動經濟、專業改善民生"的宗旨，認為特區政府應審時度勢，一方面要鞏固香港的優勢，尋找新的經濟增長點，完善各項基建和發展規劃，推動創新及科技等新興產業；另一方面，應切實改善香港的營商環境，拆牆鬆綁，加強支援中小微企業。
BPA has over the past five - odd years since its establishment all along adhered to the principle of business drives economy and professionalism improves livelihood . We think that the SAR Government should carefully assess the current situation . It should on the one hand consolidate Hong Kongs strengths look for new areas of economic growth improve various infrastructural and development plans as well as promote merging industries such as innovation and technology; and on the other hand it should practically improve Hong Kongs business environment remove unnecessary restrictions and step up the support for medium small and micro enterprises
就此，經民聯曾多番向上屆和現屆特區政府進言，建議寬減企業稅項，減輕其財政負擔，並鼓勵中小企再投資。
In this connection BPA has repeatedly proposed to the Government of the last term and the current term to lower the tax payable by enterprises so as to relieve their financial burden and encourage small and medium enterprises SMEs to reinvest
經民聯曾就特首林鄭月娥的第一份施政報告提交題為"新思有為，共迎機遇，發展惠民"的建議書，當中重點指出，香港不但要維持簡單稅制，同時要盡快提出有利經濟發展及減輕企業負擔的各項稅務建議，包括落實利得稅兩級制，把企業首200萬元利潤的利得稅率由16.5%降低至10%，以及為研發和設計開支提供3倍扣稅的安排，鼓勵企業投放更多資源從事創新研發。
In respect of Chief Executive Carrie LAMs first policy address BPA submitted a proposal entitled A new mindset to meet development opportunities for the benefit of the people . It is specifically pointed out in the proposal that Hong Kong not only has to maintain a simple tax regime but also has put forward tax proposals that would promote economic growth and lighten the burdens of enterprises . It is proposed that a two - tiered regime should be implemented which lowers the profits tax rate for the first 2 million of profits of enterprises from 16.5 % to 10 % and a 300 % tax deduction be given for expenditure on research and development RD and design so as to encourage enterprises to allocate more resources for innovation and RD
我樂於看見現屆特區政府從善如流，在不同程度上，採納了經民聯的務實建議。
I am glad that the incumbent SAR Government has taken on board BPAs pragmatic proposals at various degrees
財政司司長在不久前公布的財政預算案中宣布，企業符合資格的首200萬元的研發開支可獲3倍扣稅，餘額亦可以獲得2倍扣稅。
In the Budget released not long ago the Financial Secretary announced the provision of a 300 % tax deduction for the first 2 million qualifying RD expenditure and a 200 % deduction for the remainder
我和工商專業界的朋友也希望當局盡快向立法會提交法例修訂建議，務求盡快落實。
I and members of the industrial commercial and professional sectors also hope that the relevant legislative amendments will be submitted to the Legislative Council as soon as possible for expeditious implementation
至於當局擬議的利得稅兩級制，法團首200萬元的利得稅率將會降至8.25%，其後的利潤則繼續按16.5%徵稅。
As regards the proposed two - tiered regime the profits tax rate for the first 2 million of profits of corporations will be lowered to 8.25 % with the remainder subject to the existing tax rate of 16.5 % ; as for unincorporated businesses the corresponding profits tax rates will be 7.5 % and 15 % respectively
至於非法團業務，兩級利得稅稅率相應訂為7.5%和15%，《條例草案》如果獲得通過，將會在已獲通過的條例刊登憲報當天開始生效。
Once the Bill is passed the enacted ordinance will come into operation on the date of gazettal
主席，香港過去一直奉行低稅制及積極不干預的自由經濟政策，配合港人的靈活、勤奮，創造了可觀的經濟成就。
President Hong Kong has always upheld a low tax regime and a positive non - interventionism free economic policy . Under such a background and coupled with Hong Kong peoples flexibility and industriousness Hong Kong has attained remarkable economic achievements
但是，香港作為外向型經濟體，對環球經濟環境的變化十分敏感。
However being an export - oriented economy Hong Kong is very sensitive to changes in the global economic environment
近年來，在全球先進經濟體之中，反對自由貿易和去全球化的聲音此起彼落，保護主義逐步升溫，各國紛紛提出減稅措施，提升企業競爭力。
In recent years among the worlds advanced economies there are increasing voices against free trade sentiments and globalization . Protectionism is gaining momentum and various countries are proposing tax reduction measures to enhance the competitiveness of their enterprises
例如美國最近宣布會將公司利得稅率降至21%，而英國亦會在2020年將公司利得稅率降至17%，此外，美國聯邦儲備局貨幣政策正常化的步伐，將會為未來的環球經濟帶來不明朗的變數。
For example the United States has recently announced the lowering of the corporate tax rate to 21 % and the United Kingdom will also lower the profits tax rate of companies to 17 % in 2020 . Moreover the pace of the monetary policy normalization adopted by the United States Federal Reserve System will also bring about uncertainties to the future global economy
面對外來環境的變化及其帶來的挑戰，香港特區政府應積極有為，優化和改進以往賴以成功的方程式，並針對性地提供適當的稅務優惠，降低利得稅率，無疑是政策選項之一。
In the face of changes in the external environment and the challenges it brings the HKSAR Government should proactively improve the formulae on which Hong Kong relies for its success provide appropriate tax concessions to certain targets and lower the profits tax rate . These are undoubtedly some of the favourable policy options
據當局統計，在所有須繳稅的企業中，約有82.4%的應評稅利潤為200萬元或以下，這些企業中不少是中小企和初創公司。
Government statistics show that about 82.4 % of all tax - paying enterprises 111 900 in number have assessable profits below 2 million and many of those enterprises are medium or small enterprises or start - ups
擬議的利得稅兩級制既惠及所有合資格企業，又訂定了若干限制，規定每組"有關連實體"只可以提名其中一個受惠於擬議的較低稅率，以防止此減稅措施被濫用，顯示當局有意在維持簡單低稅制及實行具競爭力的稅制之間取得某種平衡。
The proposed two - tiered regime will benefit all eligible enterprises and at the same time impose certain restrictions . It is provided that each group of connected entities may only nominate one entity in the group to benefit from the proposed lower tax rates in order to prevent abuse of this tax reduction . This indicates that the authorities are determined to strike a balance between maintaining a simple and low tax regime and implementing a competitive tax regime
據當局估計，納稅法團或非法團業務每年分別最多可節省165,000元及150,000元的稅款。
It is estimated that a tax - paying corporation or unincorporated business may save up to 165,000 and 150,000 in tax payment respectively each year
法案委員會普遍支持《條例草案》，亦同意政府當局已提出的技術性修正案。
The Bills Committee generally supports the Bill and it also agrees to the technical amendments proposed by the Administration
法案委員會不會就《條例草案》提出任何修正案，顯示社會各界對此已經達致基本的共識。
The Bills Committee will not propose any amendment to the Bill a sign that various sectors of society have reached a fundamental consensus
主席，在上述背景下，我希望立法會議員同事亦支持通過《條例草案》。
President against the above background I hope that my colleagues in the Legislative Council will support the passage of the Bill
當然，我和工商專業界的朋友也期望特區政府繼續密切留意全球經濟變化，包括其他經濟體系稅務政策的變動，適時檢視本港相關法規及稅制的要求，拆牆鬆綁，創造有利營商的環境。
Of course I and members of the industrial commercial and professional sectors also expect the SAR Government to continue to keep a close eye on the changes in the global economy including the changes in tax regimes of other economies and promptly review the requirements of the relevant statutes and Hong Kongs tax regime remove unnecessary restrictions and create a favourable business environment
由於香港目前並沒有任何以私人形式發售的在岸開放式基金型公司，為這些以私人形式發售的在岸開放式基金提供稅務優惠，將有助促進香港基金業及財資市場的發展，鞏固和進一步推動香港作為國際金融中心的地位。
As there is currently no onshore privately offered OFC in Hong Kong the provision of tax incentive to onshore privately offered open - ended funds will help promote the development of the fund industry and capital market of Hong Kong as well as reinforce and further consolidate Hong Kongs status as an international financial centre
民建聯對此表示支持和肯定。
DAB supports and endorses this initiative
當然，這些以私人形式發售的在岸開放式基金的投資者相對較少，可能會出現有個人或公司利用私人形式發售的在岸基金結構，把應課稅的利潤轉為無須課稅的收入，以作出避稅的行為。
Of course these onshore privately offered open - ended funds have been sold to relatively few investors . To avoid tax liability some individuals or corporate investors may convert their taxable profits to non - taxable income via the onshore privately offered fund structure
這些稅務豁免的規定既可避免有人利用《條例草案》的法律漏洞，從事避稅的舉動，損害香港特區政府的稅收穩定，亦可確保《條例草案》達到原有政策的目的。
These tax exemption requirements can on the one hand prevent the exploitation of the legal loophole of the Bill for tax avoidance purpose which will harm the tax stability of the Hong Kong SAR Government and ensure that the Bill will achieve its original policy objective on the other
《條例草案》的最終成效，取決於《條例草案》內的稅務豁免條件規定是否有效及可行。
The ultimate effectiveness of the Bill depends on whether the conditions and requirements for tax exemption in the Bill are effective and feasible
因此，在審議《條例草案》期間，大部分委員均關注有關稅務豁免條件規定；而當局最後就《條例草案》提出的修正案，亦集中在有關稅務豁免條件的規定。
Hence during the scrutiny of the Bill a majority of members had expressed concern over the conditions and requirements for tax exemption; and the amendments to the Bill finally proposed by the authorities have also focused on the requirements and conditions for tax exemption
首先，為避免有個人或公司把現時須課稅的收入，包裝為以私人形式發售的在岸開放式基金以避稅，當局在《條例草案》中提出"非集中擁有"的規定，規定每一個以私人形式發售的在岸開放式基金的投資者數目及每名投資者的最低投資金額等門檻。
First to prevent individual or corporate investors from repackaging their current taxable income into onshore privately offered open - ended funds to avoid tax the authorities have put forward the NCH condition in the Bill setting out the threshold in respect of the number of investors and the minimum investment amount of each investor etc for every onshore privately offered open - ended fund
然而，為提升靈活性，《條例草案》對"非集中擁有"的規定亦作出一些彈性安排。
However to allow for more flexibility the Bill has also introduced some flexible arrangements regarding the NCH condition
如以私人形式發售的在岸開放式基金公司具有一名或多於一名"合資格投資者"，有關基金公司的投資者數目下限為 5名，而每名合資格投資者需投資最少2億元；如有關基金公司沒有任何"合資格投資者"，該基金公司的投資者數目最低要求便提高至10名，而每名投資者投資金額最少為2,000萬元。
For example where an onshore privately offered OFC has one or more than one qualified investor the minimum number of investors in the OFC is five and each eligible investor has to invest at least 200 million; and where the OFC has no qualified investor the minimum number of investors required is raised to 10 and each investor has to invest at least 20 million . With regard to the requirements for the NCH condition the authorities have made a distinction between fund companies with qualified investor and those with no qualified investor
根據當局對"非集中擁有"的規定，有"合資格投資者"與沒有"合資格投資者"的基金公司的區別，主要在於"合資格投資者"是指為非牟利目的成立的機構、退休基金及向公眾發售的基金和政府實體等。
The major difference lies in the definition of qualified investor which include organizations established for non - profit - making purposes pension funds publicly offered funds and governmental entities
根據現行《稅務條例》，這些機構本身均享有免稅優惠，用以透過成立以私人形式發售的在岸開放式基金公司逃稅的機會不大。
Under the current Inland Revenue Ordinance these organizations are eligible for tax exemption; and it is thus unlikely for them to evade tax by setting up onshore privately offered OFCs
然而，在法案委員會審議期間，當局發現有關"合資格投資者"的定義並未涵蓋"主權財富基金"。
However during the scrutiny by the Bills Committee the authorities found that sovereign wealth funds SWFs has not been included under the definition of qualified investor
為了讓有關定義更全面，當局提出修正案，在"合資格投資者"中加入"主權財富基金"。
To provide a more comprehensive definition the authorities have proposed an amendment to include SWFs under the definition of qualified investor
此外，法案委員會在審議有關基金公司的可投資項目時發現，可投資項目包括海外未上市的私人公司股票及債權證，但不包括香港未上市的私人公司股票及債權證。
Furthermore when scrutinizing the permissible investment items of the fund companies concerned the Bills Committee found that the permissible items include shares and debentures of overseas unlisted private companies but not those of local unlisted private companies
有關的稅務待遇差異，可能會被國際社會視為一項具有損害性的稅務措施。
The differential tax treatment may be considered as a harmful tax measure by the international community
再者，這亦可能使有關基金公司投資於海外的私人公司證券，而這些海外私人公司可能在香港擁有資產，從而造成漏洞，導致漏稅的問題。
In addition under this arrangement the fund companies concerned may invest in the securities of overseas private companies which may own Hong Kong assets thereby giving rise to a loophole which results in tax leakage
為了堵塞技術性的逃稅漏洞，以及避免引起歧視性稅務待遇的質疑，當局最終提出了修正案，取消有關基金公司不可投資香港未上市公司超出其資產總值10%的規定，但有關基金公司投資本地及海外私人公司擁有的香港物業不得超過其資產總值的10%。
To plug the technical loophole on tax evasion and to avoid any doubt about discriminatory tax treatment the authorities have finally proposed amendments to remove the requirement under which the fund companies concerned are subject to a limit of 10 % of their gross asset value in respect of their investments in unlisted Hong Kong companies; but the fund companies are subject to a limit of 10 % of their gross asset value in respect of their investments in Hong Kong properties owned by local and overseas private companies
我謹此陳辭，代表民建聯支持《條例草案》及其修正案。
With these remarks I support the Bill and the amendments thereto on behalf of DAB
但是，主席，立法會的其中一項重要功能，除立法外，便是批准政府的撥款。
However President apart from enacting laws one of the important functions of the Legislative Council is to approve public expenditures
這次的撥款的確是過渡性的、屬臨時的安排。
This Vote on Account VoA is indeed a transitional allocation and a temporary arrangement
其實我們已經少了時間與政府商議或要求政府提交更多資料。
In fact we have less time to discuss with the Government or ask the Government for more information
剛才朱凱廸議員、陳志全議員及郭家麒議員也表達了我們對新的預算案非常不滿。
Mr CHU Hoi - dick Mr CHAN Chi - chuen and Dr KWOK Ka - ki have expressed our dissatisfaction with the new Budget
有人會說新的預算案歸新的預算案，議員不滿意可以不通過，但這是臨時撥款，純粹是技術性安排，讓政府繼續有資源運作而已。
Some may say that Members can refuse to pass the new Budget if they are dissatisfied but the arrangement of seeking funds on account is purely a technical arrangement to provide the Government with resources for continuous operation
建制派如果是一體地運作他們過去絕大部分時候也是這樣其實有足夠能力制衡政府。
If pro - establishment Members operate in an integrated manner as what they did most of the time in the past they actually have sufficient power to keep the Government in check
藉着審議臨時撥款的決議案，我們正正要把這個事實說清楚。
As we are now scrutinizing the VoA resolution we would like to take this chance to clarify this fact
政府不應一步不讓，甚麼也不改，不把優次撥亂反正，越"派糖"便令貧富懸殊越嚴重，只顧幫助財團或中上層。
The Government should not refuse to yield an inch and insist on not making any amendments . It should not refuse to rationalize priorities as the candies it handed out have widened the wealth gap
政府應該幫助基層，運用公共資源向香港市民提供必需的服務，提升我們的生活質素，增加我們的安全感，讓老弱傷殘得到照顧。
Instead of only helping the consortia or the upper middle classes the Government should help the grass roots and make use of public resources to provide necessary services to Hong Kong people so as to improve their quality of life increase their sense of security and take care of the elderly and the disabled
這也是我們為市民表達的意見，希望政府做應該做的事而已。
We are expressing the views of the general public and we hope that the Government will do what it is supposed to do
憲制上賦予議會有一定的權力，我們便應該運用這權力，無論是透過議事、立法過程或撥款決定，要求政府做得好一點。
Since this Council has certain constitutional powers we should use these powers to ask the Government to do a better job through discussions the legislative process or funding decisions
我相信這是天經地義，是我們作為議員的天職，這亦是我們今天站在這裏代表人民和市民發聲的基本角色。
I believe this is perfectly justified and this is our bounden duty as Members to take such actions . It is also our basic role to speak on behalf of the people and the public
關於臨時撥款，政府每天的確有很多開支，其中當然包括幫助貧窮人士的綜合社會保障援助，公共服務，醫療、教育、房屋等。
As regards the funds on account the Government does have a lot of expenditures every day including Comprehensive Social Security Assistance to help the poor public services health care education and housing
當然，在房屋方面，房委會其實是自負盈虧的，所以每年的預算案在房屋方面的開支十分少，但其他很多服務都是必需的。
On housing as the Housing Authority is self - financing the provision on housing in the Budget each year is actually very small but there are many other essential services
我們是否可以透過審議臨時撥款的決議案，要求政府在現有的公共服務和政策上有所改善？
Can we ask the Government to improve the existing public services and policies when scrutinizing the VoA resolution?
是否應該要求政府把優先次序弄清楚？
Should we ask the Government to clarify the priorities?
主席，我不明白為何周浩鼎議員在現階段突然指責民主派議員，如果他不是這樣說，我亦無須在這裏發言澄清。
President I do not understand why Mr Holden CHOW suddenly berated pro - democracy Members at this time . If he had not made such remarks I would not have to speak to make clarifications
我們要弄清楚，現時絕對不是民主派在這裏要政府停止運作，我們只希望用議會制衡政府的權力，要求政府改善施政。
We have to clarify that the democrats definitely do not intend to suspend government operation; we only want this Council to keep the Government in check and ask the Government to improve governance
如果連這樣也不行，這個議會還有何用處？
If this does not work what functions can this Council perform?
我們始終是人民投票選出來的代表，我們有責任反映市民的聲音，我們不是橡皮圖章，不是政府說甚麼便跟隨。
We are after all the representatives elected by the people and we have the responsibility to reflect the voices of the public . We are not rubber stamps and we do not follow whatever the Government says
所以，周浩鼎議員剛才的說法完全是危言聳聽。
Therefore Mr Holden CHOW has just made alarmist remarks
我記得，我在當選兩天後與一群民主派議員會見財政司司長陳茂波，當時我們各自提出不同的訴求，包括陳志全議員提出的"派錢"訴求。
I remember that two days after I was elected I met Financial Secretary Paul CHAN with a group of pro - democracy Members and we made different demands
我也支持"派錢"，而我們提出支持"派錢"時，說話也相當溫和。
For example Mr CHAN Chi - chuen proposed to hand out cash I also support handing out cash and we put forward this idea quite mildly
劉局長今天來到本會申請臨時撥款，他可否告訴我們，既然文件所述的多個部門的多項項目均有恆常開支，是否每個部門都會跟進議員和市民的訴求？
Today Secretary James Henry LAU comes to this Council to seek funds on account . Since various departments mentioned in the document have recurrent expenditures on many items can he tell us whether the departments will follow up on the demands of Members and the public?
我留意到政府文件指出，以2018-2019財政年度第一個星期，即以4月1日至4日7日為例，政府便要支付一些開支，包括醫院管理局的資助金、綜援受助家庭的補助金等，我不在此一一詳述，而只舉出一個例子。
I note from the government document that in the first week of the financial year 2018 - 2019 ie . from 1 April to 7 April the Government has to make payments for some expenditure items including subvention payments to the Hospital Authority and payments for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance to households . I will not go into details and will only cite one example
文件提到"向大學教育資助委員會資助大學發放約15億元補助金"。
It is mentioned in the document that grants of around 1.5 billion will be given to University Grants Committee UGC - funded universities
我相信很多市民都期望政府與教資會盡快提出建議，處理現時水深火熱的醫療問題及教育問題。
I believe many people expect that the Government and UGC will expeditiously put forward proposals to deal with the distressing health care and education issues
目前，多間公立醫院都水深火熱，我相信劉局長以至主席都相當明白這一點。
At present the situation of many public hospitals is distressing and I believe Secretary James Henry LAU and the President are well aware of the situation
我亦留意到預算案第143段提到......
I also note that it is stated in paragraph 143 of the Budget I am not going to discuss the Budget here and what I am going to say is closely related to VoA
主席，我謹此陳辭。
This sentence
代理主席，對於《2017年稅務條例草案》，其實我在法案委員會曾經提出一些關注，今天未必能夠提及，不過，最重要的一點是，我希望政府在《條例草案》通過後，會處理香港所面對的較嚴重的長遠問題，就是稅基過窄和財政持續發展的問題。
Deputy Chairman regarding the Inland Revenue Amendment No . 4 Bill 2017 the Bill I have actually expressed some concerns in the Bills Committee; I may not be able to mention them today but the most important thing is that I hope the Government will after the passage of the Bill address the more serious long - term problems facing Hong Kong that is an overly narrow tax base and the financial sustainability problem
我明白這類法例基本上能吸引更多主權基金透過香港的財務服務增加我們的競爭力，但另一方面，這個趨勢卻令人憂慮。
On the one hand I understand that this kind of legislation can basically attract more sovereign wealth funds which can increase our competitiveness through Hong Kongs financial services but on the other hand this is a worrying trend
透過《條例草案》和過往一些法例，加上最新的財政預算案，政府正逐步把香港一些長遠的財政收入來源進一步收窄。
Through the Bill and some legislation enacted in the past coupled with the latest Budget the Government is gradually further narrowing some of Hong Kongs long - term revenue sources
我們面對的最大問題是公共財政的開支，這是不能避免的。
The most critical problem facing us stems from public expenditure which is inevitable
政府一邊收窄稅基，一邊又令我們更依賴這些"毒藥"......
The Government narrows the tax base and makes us more dependent on these poisons
其實除了我剛才談過的資訊科技外，有否其他方法，例如自動化，以增加企業的效率？
Actually other than information technology that I mentioned earlier are there other ways such as automation to increase the efficiency of enterprises?
新加坡的綜合利得稅是17%，但不要忘記，當地僱主須繳付高昂的強積金供款，每聘請一個人便要多付一個人的供款，是很大的數目，潛在成本很高。
Singapores tax rate on corporate profits is 17 % . But we should not forget that employers in Singapore are required to pay huge amount of contributions to provident funds; they are required to contribute for each additional staff employed . The amount of money involved is huge meaning that the potential costs are very high
香港的經常公共財政開支已跌穿GDP的20%，如果這傾向持續，隨着香港社會日益老齡化，銀髮人口越來越多，對各種社會服務，無論是醫療、福利等......
The ratio of our recurrent public expenditure to GDP has been lowered to less than 20 % . If this trend continues with the ageing of population in Hong Kong the elderly population will grow the demand on various kinds of social services including health care social welfare
除了要用錢封住商家的口、討好商家、還債外，究竟這些政策對香港的長遠利益有多少影響？
Apart from spending money to silence and fawn on the business sector and to repay debts how will these long - term policies affect the interest of Hong Kong in the long run?
政府若要聚焦地幫助中小微企，這種"一刀切"的做法是不公道的。
If the Government wants to focus on helping SMEs and micro enterprises this kind of across - the - board approach is unfair
盲目地忽視稅基問題以討好某些界別，只會注定失敗。
If it continues to turn a blind eye to the problem of narrow tax base in order to please certain sectors it is doomed to failure in the end
郭家麒議員，我最後一次警告你，如果你繼續離題，我會請你停止發言。
Dr KWOK Ka - ki I warn you the last time . If you continue to digress I have to stop you from speaking