Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
關於供樓的升幅，我們可以比較主要大型屋苑的呎價。
As regards the growth rate of mortgage expenses we can make a comparison of the prices of major housing estates per square foot
但是，政府在稅收寬免方面完全不符比例，對中產人士亦都幫助不大。
However the Government is offering completely disproportionate tax concessions to the public giving only minimal help to the middle class
我也奉勸為政者，需要看到深層次矛盾的所在，而其實數字可以說明一切。
I have to give a piece of advice to the governing officials that they need to see where the deep - seated conflicts lie . And in fact figures can tell the whole picture
就這項《條例草案》，我知道稅基不是在討論的範圍，但我也想提及一下，如果政府在稅基的改革上無所作為，將會延續施政困難。
In respect of this Bill I know that tax base is not within the scope of discussion
《公共財政條例》第9條規定："在結算任何財政年度的帳目時，記在任何總目上的開支如超逾撥款條例撥予該總目的款額，超額之數須包括在追加撥款條例草案內，而該條例草案須在出現該超額開支的財政年度終結後，於切實可行範圍內盡快提交立法會。
Section 9 of the Public Finance Ordinance provides that If at the close of account for any financial year it is found that expenditure charged to any head is in excess of the sum appropriated for that head by an Appropriation Ordinance the excess shall be included in a Supplementary Appropriation Bill which shall be introduced into the Legislative Council as soon as practicable after the close of the financial year to which the excess expenditure relates . Financial year 2018 - 2019 has already come to an end
" 2018-2019財政年度已經完結，在84個開支總目中，有32個超出《2018年撥款條例》原先撥給該等總目的款項。
Among the 84 heads of expenditure the expenditure charged to 32 heads is in excess of the sum originally appropriated for these heads by the Appropriation Ordinance 2018
有關的額外支出，主要是為了應付2018-2019年度公務員薪酬調整、向創新及科技基金與精英運動員發展基金注資，以及成立學生活動支援基金。
It is mainly for meeting additional expenses arising from the 2018 - 2019 Civil Service pay adjustment injections into the Innovation and Technology Fund and the Elite Athletes Development Fund as well as establishment of the Student Activities Support Fund
所有超額開支均已獲得財務委員會批准或該委員會授權批准，給予追加撥款。
The Government has either sought the Finance Committees approval for or approved under an authority delegated by the Committee supplementary provisions for all the additional expenditure
先進療法製品的科研發展日新月異，在醫療方面的發展潛力巨大，可使病人受惠。
The rapid scientific advancement in the research and development of ATPs offers great medical potential for benefiting patients
與此同時，由於先進療法製品性質複雜，其風險、長遠副作用及延後影響，均須作審慎處理。
At the same time due to their complicated nature the risks the long - term side effects or deferred effects of ATPs need to be carefully managed
現時香港並無專為這些產品而設的規管架構。
At present there is no dedicated regulatory framework for ATPs in Hong Kong
政府認為須就這些高風險產品的研究及治療應用設立清晰的規管架構，以保障公眾健康。
In view of the high risks the Government considers it necessary to introduce a clear and dedicated regulatory framework on the research and therapeutic use of ATPs in order to safeguard public health
此外，相比一般的藥劑製品主要由藥廠生產，先進療法製品可以於實驗室作小劑量及個人化的生產。
In addition while other pharmaceutical products are mainly manufactured by pharmaceutical factories the manufacture of ATPs can be in small batch and personalized
為先進療法製品提供清晰及與國際接軌的規管架構，有助科研機構加快發展有關實驗及研發。
As such introducing a clear regulatory framework with international standards can facilitate the research and development of scientific institutions
《條例草案》會修改《藥劑業及毒藥條例》下藥劑製品的定義，把先進療法製品列明為藥劑製品的一個特定分類，讓條例及其他相關法例對藥劑製品的規定適用於先進療法製品。
The Bill will amend the definition of pharmaceutical products under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance Cap . 138 by making ATPs a specific subset of pharmaceutical products under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance . As such requirements for pharmaceutical products under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance and other relevant ordinances will apply to ATPs
此外，《條例草案》建議參考國際做法，對相關持牌製造商施加標籤及紀錄備存等特別要求。
Moreover it is proposed in the Bill that we should make reference to international practices by imposing specific labelling and record - keeping requirements on licensed manufacturers of ATPs
政府已於去年進行全面公眾諮詢，收集所得的意見普遍表示支持為先進療法製品的研發提供清晰的規管架構。
Last year the Government conducted a public consultation on the proposed regulatory framework and the respondents generally supported the proposal as it could provide a clear regulatory framework for development of ATPs
有關建議已於今年4月諮詢立法會衞生事務委員會。
The Legislative Council Panel on Health Services was consulted on the legislative proposal in April this year
委員普遍支持建議，並促請政府盡快提交《條例草案》，以保障公眾健康。
Panel Members generally supported the proposal and urged the Government to introduce the Bill as soon as possible to safeguard public health
主席，我懇請各位議員支持《條例草案》，為先進療法製品設立規管架構。
President I implore Members to support the Bill which seeks to provide for a regulatory framework for ATPs
主席，我發言支持《2019年稅務條例草案》提出的修正案，將2018-2019課稅年度內薪俸稅、個人入息課稅及利得稅的寬免上限由75%提升至100%，上限2萬元維持不變。
Chairman I rise to speak in support of the amendment to the Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2019 which seeks to increase the tax reduction of salaries tax profits tax and tax under personal assessment for the year of assessment 2018 - 2019 from 75 % to 100 % while retaining the ceiling of 20,000
退稅的目的，是希望減輕中產和中小企的負擔，讓他們能夠節省開支，應對未來的種種不確定性，亦可以刺激消費。
The tax concession aims at easing the burden on the middle class and small and medium enterprises SMEs to enable them to save expenses for future uncertainties and to stimulate their spending
持續4個多月的修例風波，不但令旅遊業的業務出現斷崖式的下跌，更造成深遠影響。這些影響正慢慢地浮現。
Having continued for four - odd months the row arising from the legislative amendment exercise not only has caused a cliff - like drop of business in the tourism sector but has also left some profound repercussions which are gradually surfacing now
財政司司長陳茂波先生曾經指出，香港經濟在第三季的負增長幅度，較第二季顯著擴大，意味着經濟已步入技術性衰退。
As pointed out by Financial Secretary Paul CHAN the negative growth of Hong Kongs economy is markedly greater in the third quarter than in the second implying that the economy has slipped into a technical recession
除了旅遊業和零售業不景氣，出口方面，本港第三季的跌幅預料超過7%，是10年來最大的單季跌幅。
Apart from the tourism and retail sectors being in a slump Hong Kongs exports have also been expected to fall by more than 7 % in the third quarter which is the largest quarterly drop in a decade
陳司長形容，目前香港經濟所受的打擊是全方位的，而因情況至今尚未見起色，他不排除全年經濟可能出現負增長。
As Financial Secretary Paul CHAN described the present blow to Hong Kongs economy is comprehensive and with the situation showing no sign of abating as yet the possibility of having negative growth for the whole year cannot be ruled out
修例風波引起的暴力事件，使香港陷入政治旋渦，目前尚未能止暴制亂，恢復秩序。
The violent incidents triggered by the legislative amendment row have dragged Hong Kong into a political whirlpool and the attempts to stop violence and curb disorder and to restore order have not yet been successful
在修例風波的過程中，反對派為了擴大自己的政治光譜，在不同渠道推波助瀾，不惜將關於香港現況的似是而非的負面信息，以及暫時難以解決的問題妖魔化，將所有矛頭指向特區政府，營造出香港施政一團糟的假象。
During thelegislative amendment row the opposition camp has sought to expand its political spectrum by adding fuel to the fire through different channels . It has not scrupled to spread specious and negative messages about Hong Kongs current situation and demonize issues which are difficult to resolve at the moment so as to direct all criticisms at the SAR Government and create a false impression that the administration of Hong Kong is in a mess
同時，為了阻撓"一國兩制"順利實施，他們刻意以偏概全，以不同手段醜化內地的人和事。
Meanwhile in order to disrupt the smooth implementation of one country two systems they have deliberately made sweeping assertions and used various ploys to vilify Mainlanders and Mainland affairs
其實內地 是一個發展中國家，在發展過程中，難免出現一些問題，例如治安、貧富懸殊及貪污問題，這是發展過程中必然經歷的情況。
Actually as a developing country the Mainland will naturally experience a situation where certain problemssuch as law and order problems wealth disparity and corruption inevitably arise in the course of its development
反對派只顧渲染內地制度的不善，卻不談內地的進步情況，製造了兩地之間的矛盾。
The opposition camp only seeks to exaggerate the shortcomings of the Mainland system and says nothing about the progress in the Mainland thus stirring up conflicts between the two places
他們只強調"兩制"，而避談"一國"，令社會大眾尤其是年輕一代誤解、不信任內地，抗拒"一國兩制"，導致主張"香港自決"和"港獨"的思潮迅速冒起，暴力紛爭不斷。
By emphasizing two systems and evading one country they sow misunderstanding and mistrust towards the Mainland among the general public―the younger generation in particular―making them resist one country two systems . This has resulted in the rapid rise of the advocacy of self - determination for Hong Kong and Hong Kong independence and incessant violent conflicts
其實這場運動之前，反對派用政治內耗的方式來阻撓香港的發展，已經是一個常態。
In fact prior to this movement the opposition has been impeding Hong Kongs development by way of internal political attrition and this has already become the order of the day
看看立法會經常出現"拉布"，財務委員會積壓了大量撥款申請未審批，令多個行業遭受影響。
As one can see frequent filibusters in the Legislative Council and the huge backlog of funding applications in the Finance Committee have affected many sectors
區議會因為臨時加入一些政治議題而流會，政府施政越來越困難。
The abortion of District Council meetings due to some politically - related ad hoc agenda items shows that the Government encounters increasing difficulties in policy implementation
當然，政府不能將全部責任都推給反對派，但請想一想，反對派又何嘗沒有責任呢？
Certainly the Government should not shift all the blame onto the opposition camp . But if you think again dont you think the opposition camp also has a share of the blame?
近年的"驅蝗行動"、反水貨客示威、佔中和旺角暴動，以及今次反修例風波，都是反對派利用不斷積累下來的矛盾和怨氣觸發的。
The anti - locust campaign protests against parallel traders Occupy Central and Mong Kok riot in recent years as well as the legislative amendment row this time round are all triggered by the opposition camp through its manipulation of the conflicts and grievances which have continuously accumulated
持續的政局不穩，已令香港的經濟增長陷入瓶頸，明顯落後於內地及澳門，甚至鄰近的新加坡。
With ongoing political instability Hong Kongs economy has been caught in a bottleneck lagging remarkably behind the economies of the Mainland and Macao and even that of our neighbouring Singapore
人家默默耕耘，發展經濟，我們卻在不斷內耗，停滯不前。
While other places are quietly striving for economic development we are stuck in continuous internal attrition and remain stagnant
今次的稅務寬免措施，只是減輕部分市民的負擔而已，其實與我們的競爭......
This tax reduction measure can only relieve the burden of some people and actually when compared to our competing if the present row can be resolved the situation will be completely different
主席，回歸後，香港本來可藉着本身的制度優勢，祖國龐大的市場，中央各項惠港政策的支持，再加上國家粵港澳大灣區的戰略部署，各項陸續上馬的跨境大型基建，以及高鐵、港珠澳大橋、蓮塘/香園圍口岸對我們在區內地理和網絡優勢的提升，進一步加強我們國 際金融中心和國際航運樞紐的地位。
Chairman after the reunification Hong Kong could have further strengthened its status as an international financial centre and international maritime and aviation hub given its institutional strengths the sizeable market of the Motherland the support of the Central Authorities through various policies beneficial to Hong Kong and the national strategic planning of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area which encompasses the successive commencement of various major cross - boundary infrastructure projects and the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link XRL the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge HZMB and the boundary control point at LiantangHeung Yuen Waiwhich enhance our geographic and network advantages in the area . However the good days did not last long
這個情況已令中央政府擔心香港是否已經失控。我們亦已開始看到一些跡象，顯示中央政府對香港的支持正在動搖。
This situation has made the Central Government concerned about whether Hong Kong has gone out of control and we have begun to see some signs that the Central Government is wavering in its support for Hong Kong
另外，暴力示威不斷，增加了香港的投資風險，就我們所見，這已影響了一些大型企業來港作長遠投資的打算。我亦看到有些公司將總部改設於新加坡。
Moreover endless violent protests have increased the risks of investing in Hong Kong . As we observed this has already affected the plans of some large corporations to make long - term investment in Hong Kong and I have also noted that some firms have relocated their headquarters to Singapore
我認識的不少朋友，現時已把資金調往新加坡，這是因為他們擔心香港政治風暴所帶來的影響。
Among the people I know many have transferred their assets to Singapore because they are worried about the repercussions of the political storm in Hong Kong
這次風波的示威者為了爭取他們認為的民主自由，不惜付諸暴力，犧牲香港長期的繁榮穩定。
In order to fight for their purported democracy and freedom protesters in this row have shown no hesitation in resorting to violence at the cost of Hong Kongs long - term prosperity
我請他們想一想，這樣做是否值得呢？
I beg them to have a think Is it worthwhile to do so?
綜觀當年的亞洲四小龍，台灣、香港和新加坡在世界經濟體系中，均屬於比較小型，需要以服務業開拓市場。
Among the Four Little Dragons in Asia in the old days the economies of Hong Kong and Singapore were relatively small as compared to others in the world and needed to rely on the service sector for market development
新加坡近年發展十分迅速，政府的廉潔程度、營商自由度、基礎建設、社會穩定等方面均得到國際認可。
In recent years Singapore has been making rapid development and has gained international recognition in various aspects such as governments probity business freedom infrastructure and social stability
其實，香港在這幾方面也曾排名前列，但現正受政治內耗的困擾，前景不明朗。
In fact Hong Kong once ranked top in these aspects but being beset by political attrition it is now faced with an uncertain prospect
台灣實行民主體制已經一段時間，但同樣政治內耗嚴重，經濟多年來極不景氣，也看不到起色。
Taiwan has been practising a democratic system for some time but still it experiences severe political attrition and a serious economic downturn which has lasted for years and shown no sign of improvement
由此可見，民主自由不是靈丹妙藥，政局穩定、安居樂業才是人民的首要訴求，也是投資者考慮的重要因素。
This reflects that democracy and freedom are not panaceas for all problems . The primary aspiration of the public is to have a stable political situation and to live a peaceful and contented life . And this is also an important consideration for investors
主席，目前全球正面臨經濟下行的風險，這跟政治紛爭不無關係。
Chairman the risk of a global economic downturn is looming and this has something to do with political disputes
全球正關注兩個不穩定因素，第一，是英國脫歐，第二，是中美貿易戰。
There are two factors of uncertainty which have drawn global attention first Brexit and second the China - United States trade war
2016年，英國用全民公投方式決定是否脫歐，開始了英國一系列政治賭局。
In 2016 Britain decided whether to withdraw from the European Union EU by way of a referendum thus marking the beginning of a series of political gambles taken by Britain
脫歐公投之後，其實有不少問題產生，例如脫歐議題淪為權力和利益鬥爭的工具，英國執政黨內部、不同黨派、議會、輿論和民意陷入嚴重對立和撕裂。
Subsequent to the Brexit referendum a number of problems have actually arisen . For example the issue of Brexit has become a tool in the struggle for power and interests throwing the British ruling party different political parties and groupings the parliament the press and media and the general public into serious confrontation and rifts
英國作為歐盟的成員，多年來，龐大的歐洲市場准入為英國的貿易和投資擴張提供支持，而歐洲經濟區金融服務市場的准入，亦是英國成為國際金融服務中心的重要支柱。
Having been a member of EU for years Britain has expanded its trade and investment with the support of the market access to the huge European market . Also the access to the financial services market of the European Economic Area has been an important pillar supporting Britains position as an international financial services centre
脫歐後，英國與歐盟雙方均要付出代價。
Both Britain and EU have a price to pay after Brexit
目前，英國已經3次延遲脫歐期限，對英國和歐洲企業，尤其是那些利用英倫海峽進行進出口生意的企業來說，不確定情況已持續了3年多，大家只能抱觀望態度。
Currently Britain has extended the Brexit deadline for the third time . In the face of the uncertainty which has already persisted for three - odd years British and European enterprises especially those doing import and export business across the English Channel can do nothing but to wait and see what will happen
我正想指出，英國目前的情況對香港有十分直接的影響。因為當英國那些企業還有香港的企業發覺英國現在的情況不明朗，便會擔心英國經濟前景陷入迷霧。
I am about to make my point . The current state of affairs in Britain has a very direct impact on Hong Kong because when the British enterprises―and Hong Kong enterprises also―find the current situation in Britain uncertain they will worry whether the economic prospect of Britain becomes bleak
香港和英國關係十分密切，難免因此受到影響。
Given our close relationship with Britain Hong Kong will inevitably be affected by that
中美貿易戰方面，這場貿易戰是美國總統特朗普率先挑起，過程中，情況不斷發酵升級。
As regards the China - United States trade war started by the American President Donald TRUMP this trade war has been ever - escalating along the way
表面上，特朗普的目的是想以中美貿易嚴重失衡為理由，迫使中國對美國開放更大的市場，降低美國對中國貿易逆差，但實質上，他是為下一階段的選戰作準備。
On the surface President TRUMPs intention is to use the serious imbalance of trade between China and the United States as the justification for forcing China to further open up its market to reduce the trade deficit of the United States with China . But the truth is that he is making preparations for the next round of electioneering
他不顧後果地積極推動美國優先政策，做出違反自由貿易精神、違背資本主義核心價值的橫蠻行為。
He actively promotes the America First policies regardless of consequences . He has done barbaric acts in contrary to the spirit of free trade and the core values of capitalism
這場貿易戰可說是1980年代美日貿易戰的翻版，今日的中國和當年的日本情況極為相似。
This trade war can be described as a repeat of the trade war between Japan and the United States in the 1980s considering the close parallels between China today and Japan back then
汲取美日貿易戰的前車之鑒，中國早已做好準備，避免歷史重演。
With the lesson learnt from the preceding trade war between Japan and the United States China has long since made preparations to prevent a repeat of the history
這次中美貿易戰，中美雙方都是輸家，世界經濟都受到牽連。美國想獲取更多的政治籌碼，香港這場政治風波便正好淪為美國在中美貿易戰中的棋子。
In the present China - United States trade war both countries are losers
為何要由75%增至100%，並將扣稅上限定為2萬元？
Why should the reduction rate be increased from 75 % to 100 % with a ceiling of 20,000?
為何政府不考慮工聯會的建議，讓納稅人暫緩繳交1年暫繳稅？
How come consideration has not been given by the Government to accepting the proposal put forward by the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions to allow taxpayers to hold over the payment of provisional tax for one year?
當局會否檢視其他法例，探討有何方法可真正做到止暴制亂？
Will the Government examine other laws and explore ways to genuinely stop violence and curb disorder?
有甚麼法例能真正保障市民免於恐懼，不用活在"黑色恐怖"之下？
What legal safeguards are in place to truly protect Hong Kong people so that they are free from fear and do not have to live under the threat of black terror?
能根本解決問題的方法，政府有否採用？
Has the Government adopted any measures that can fundamentally solve the problem?
我們已談論了數個月，市民每天生活在惶恐之中，"打工仔女"看不到出路，"餐搵餐食餐餐清"。
We have been talking for several months about how members of the public are living in fear every day and how wage earners cannot find a way out and are living from hand to mouth
最重要的是，政府要真正改善現時社會經濟惡劣的情況，遏止各種暴力衝突事件，真正止暴制亂，切實行動起來而非流於空談。
The most important thing is that the Government should try very hard to improve the very poor social and economic conditions at present put an end to all sorts of violent clashes genuinely stop violence and curb disorder and take concrete actions instead of indulging in empty talk
這樣大家便知道，這是外國對香港的雙重標準。
So we can see how foreign countries hold a double - standard on Hong Kong
所以，邱騰華局長表示，要靠14個經濟貿易辦事處來作出澄清。
Secretary Edward YAU thus said that the Government would have to rely on the 14 Economic and Trade Offices ETO to clarify our situation . I think this is too passive
其實重點仍是香港市民要明白，現時反修例的風波已經由反修例變成失控的暴力，有人仍然認同香港要"攬炒"，以為這樣香港便可以迫使中央就範，可以引解放軍進港，然後推翻"一國兩制"。
Actually a key point is that Hong Kong people need to know that the anti - extradition bill altercation has evolved into uncontrollable violence . Some people still think that mutual destruction is an option for Hong Kong . They hold that this can force the Central Government to give in and induce the Peoples Liberation Army into Hong Kong and then veto the principle of one country two systems
但是，我 想問大家，香港被"攬炒"後，香港會如何？
But may I ask what will happen to Hong Kong after such mutual destruction?
香港如何重生？
Will there be a rebirth of Hong Kong?
所以，如果大家希望香港未來良好，下一代真的有好的未來，其實最重要的是珍惜香港現時的自由，如果香港並非那麼自由，這些搞暴亂、搞"港獨"的人怎可以在香港這麼大聲、這麼兇惡？
Hence if we want a bright future for Hong Kong and a bright future for our next generation the key is to treasure the freedom that we now enjoy in Hong Kong . If Hong Kong is not such a free place how could the rioters and the people who advocate Hong Kong independence be so loud and fierce?
因此，香港市民一定要與暴力割席，只有拒絕"攬炒"，與暴力割席，我們才能止暴制亂，香港才能重回正軌。
Hence the people of Hong Kong must sever ties with violence and say no to mutual destruction . Only by severing ties with violence can we stop violence and curb disorder and let Hong Kong go back to its right track
主席，政府今次提出的修正案，是把2018-2019課稅年度內的薪俸稅、個人入息課稅及利得稅的稅務寬免百分比由原來建議的75%提升至100%，上限2萬元維持不變。
Chairman the amendment proposed by the Government this time around is to raise the one - off reductions of salaries tax tax under personal assessment and profits tax for the year of assessment 2018 - 2019 from the original 75 % to 100 % while the ceiling of 20,000 per case is unchanged
這亦是財政司司長8月時推出的紓緩民困措施，可惠及143萬名納稅人或企業，令他們可節省18億4,000萬元稅款。
This is also a measure proposed by the Financial Secretary in August to relieve the hardships of the people which will benefit 1.43 million taxpayers or tax - paying corporations and help them save 1.84 billion of taxes
我當然非常支持政府這項建議，因為現時香港這麼混亂，很多市民或中小型企業正處於艱難歲月。
Of course I support the Governments proposal as Hong Kong is in the midst of chaos and many small and medium enterprises SMEs are facing a difficult time
然而，我也要指出，這項建議也只是小修小補，只有小部分人得益；況且，如果要令到中產及基層市民真正受惠，政府必須大刀闊斧，勇敢地提出稅制改革。
However I wish to point out that the proposal is rather trivial as it will benefit a small group of people only . Besides if the Government really wants to benefit the middle - class and grass - roots people it should introduce tax reform in a bold and decisive manner
事實上，把寬免額由75%提升至100%，卻沒有同時提升2萬元的上限，對繳交薪俸稅的納稅人來說，其實幫助十分有限。
As a matter of fact raising the tax reduction from 75 % to 100 % without increasing the 20,000 ceiling will bring a rather limited benefit to taxpayers who have to pay salaries tax
有不少議員也指出，對於年薪達40萬元以上的市民而言，如果沒有其他免稅額，基本上，75%的寬免額已可以用盡這2萬元，即是說，即使提升至100%寬免額也沒有甚麼意義。
A number of Members have also pointed out that basically for taxpayers who are earning 400,000 per annum the 75 % in tax reduction will enable them to save the maximum 20,000 in tax if they are not entitled to other tax allowance
就今次的修正案，我聽到不少議員也認為寬免額太少，不足以紓緩民困。
Regarding this amendment many Members have pointed out that the concession is too little and inadequate to relieve the hardships of the people
事實上，議員也曾提出其他建議，我也看到今天我們很多建制派議員也很踴躍發言，希望為政府出謀獻策，做一些能真正幫到市民的事。
As a matter of fact some Members have also put forward other proposals and I have seen that a lot of pro - establishment Members have actively taken part in todays debate with a view to putting forward their suggestions to the Government and do something which can really help the people
所以，我認為對於各位議員提出的意見，政府真的要下定決心去研究。
For that reason I consider that the Government should study these suggestions by the Members in a determined manner
第一，直接增加寬免額，例如把上限2萬元提升至3萬元或更多，讓中產及高收入人士也能即時受惠的同時，也能令很多中小企的老闆得益，但當然政府要投入更多資源。
First the concession amount should be increased from 20,000 to 30,000 or higher so as to benefit the middle - class as well as owners of SMEs . But of course the Government has to allocate more resources
主席，正如我在二讀時所說，政府應該大膽一點，用新思維來改革香港的稅制。
The Government should study if it is feasible . Chairman as I have said during the Second Reading debate the Government should reform Hong Kongs tax regime in a bolder and more decisive manner with a new way of thinking
我曾建議，如果市民年薪低於60萬元即月薪5萬元或以下的中產人士可以不用繳稅。
I have once proposed that for a person earning less than 600,000 per annum―that is a middle - class person with a monthly salary of 50,000 or below―should be exempted from salaries tax
當然，我沒有資源進行詳細研究，我這項建議也只是拋磚引玉而已，希望激勵政府施政要有新思維。
Certainly I do not have the resources to conduct a detailed study but my proposal is just to cast a brick to attract jade in the hope that the Government will be encouraged to implement policies with a new way of thinking
好了，我亦聽到有一些反對聲音，辯說為何不能做這些事，說是因為行政上有困難，甚至會遇到很大阻力。
Alright I have also heard some opposing arguments against such measures citing such reasons as administrative difficulties and even strong resistance
我曾聽過一些局長對我說，他們提出一些新穎措施時，往往遭一些官僚以行政困難為由而提出反對，結果整個政府便因循守舊。
Some Secretaries tell me that when they propose some innovative measures some bureaucrats will raise objection on grounds of administrative difficulties . As a result the entire Government will continue to stick to the same old rut
我很希望官僚認真思考官場不做不錯的文化。
I very much hope that these bureaucrats will seriously reflect on the culture of doing less means erring less
其實，從今次的社會運動看到，何以積累的民怨，會令大家感到十分氣憤。
In fact one can see from the social unrest this time around that why the people are enraged as a result of the accumulation of grievances
如果這種文化不改變，只會令香港慢慢"陰乾"，香港不會再有前途，將來大家一定後悔。
If this culture is not changed Hong Kong will only be dried up and Hong Kong will have no future; everyone will regret that