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針對漁護署開支的，有鄺俊宇議員提出的修正案，即削減130萬元人道毀滅動物的開支。
The amendment concerning AFCD is Mr KWONG Chun - yus amendment which seeks to reduce the 1.3 million expenditure on euthanization of animals
其實我們不是看不到食物及衞生局和漁護署在動物政策上的進展。
Actually we are not blind to the progress made by the Food and Health Bureau and AFCD in the policy on animals
但是，我們在不同的會議上均多番提出，政府的終極方向應該是"零人道毀滅動物"，而同時，我們亦要有政策和撥款，以面對未來多個新界的新發展區所帶來的問題，包括動物被遺棄、社區動物無家可歸。
However as we have repeatedly stated in different meetings the Government should work towards the ultimate goal of zero euthanization of animals and meanwhile we should also have policies and funding in place to cope with the potential problems coming with the new development areas in the New Territories including abandoned animals and homeless community animals
這些情況一旦出現，便會忽然間有數以千計的動物需要當局處理。
If these problems arise the authorities will suddenly have to deal with thousands of animals
漁護署經常聲稱要提高漁農業的生產力，但署方沒有真正解決一個根本問題，就是保育農地。
AFCD often speaks about the need to enhance the productivity of the agriculture and fisheries industries and yet the Department has failed to tackle a fundamental issue conservation of agricultural land
朱凱廸議員，根據《議事規則》第344條，主席可准許就議案及其修正案進行合併辯論，而第583條訂明，第34條適用於法案修正案的討論。
Mr CHU Hoi - dick under Rule 344 of the Rules of Procedure RoP the President or Chairman may allow a joint debate on a motion and its amendments and Rules 583 provides that Rule 34 shall apply to the discussion of amendments to bills
主席，我動議 《2019年撥款條例草案》 予以三讀並通過。
President I move that the Appropriation Bill 2019 be read the Third time and do pass
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：《2019年撥款條例草案》予以三讀並通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the Appropriation Bill 2019 be read the Third time and do pass
現在進入第三個環節，處理條例草案的餘下程序。
Council now proceeds to the third session to deal with the remaining proceedings of the Bill
在這個環節，全體委員會會先就第1及2條納入條例草案，進行合併辯論。
In this session the committee will first proceed to a joint debate on clauses 1 and 2 standing part of the Bill
委員可在此辯論中說明是否整體支持條例草案。
Members may indicate whether they support the Bill as a whole in this debate
辯論結束後，會表決該兩項條文納入條例草案。
After the debate the committee will vote on the two clauses standing part of the Bill
全體委員會已完成審議《2019年撥款條例草案》的所有程序。現在回復為立法會。
All the proceedings on the Appropriation Bill 2019 have been concluded in committee of the whole Council
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：財政司司長動議的議案，予以通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the motion moved by the Financial Secretary be passed
根據《議事規則》第69A2條，這項議案不容修正，亦不容辯論。
In accordance with Rule 69A2 of the Rules of Procedure this motion shall be voted on without amendment or debate
全體委員會現在逐一表決修正案。
The committee will now vote on the amendments one by one
主席，我們當然要整體檢視今次財政預算案對香港各方面的影響。
Chairman we should of course conduct a holistic review of the implications of the Budget this year for Hong Kong in all aspects
不過，主席，由於我一直比較側重民生方面，所以希望你容許我們主要就着某些民生或某部分的政策來檢視這份預算案不但對社會某一方面，而且還是對各方面的影響。
However Chairman as I have all along been focusing on livelihood issues please allow me to mainly elaborate on certain livelihood issues or policies thereby reviewing the implications of the Budget for a specific area as well as for various aspects
其實這個社區房屋規模很小，只得24個宿位，相對超過1,200名露宿者、街友，其實可說是杯水車薪。
The service is actually launched on a very small scale with the provision of only 24 hostel places and as compared with over 1 200 street sleepers and homeless people the project is merely a drop in the ocean
不過，我們昨晚參觀這個示範後，我們仍然感到鼓舞。
Nevertheless after the visit yesterday we still find it encouraging
我們認為憑藉集結民間力量也能做到這個成績的話，如果加上政府出手，更能協助我們解決這問題。
We are of the view that if services of such an extent can be provided with the mere pooling of community efforts the problem can definitely be better resolved if the Government is willing to lend a helping hand
根據民間過去的研究，認為這個數字只是當局接觸到大約一半露宿者。
According to surveys conducted previously by community organizations this figure can only represent about half the population of street sleepers contacted by the authorities
換言之，現時應該約有2,400名人士無法找到居所，當中有部分是"麥難民"，而他們發現女性露宿者問題越來越嚴重，情況相當清楚，政府不是不知道的。
In other word there are about 2 400 people who cannot find a place to live at present and some of them are McRefugees . It is also discovered that the problem of female street sleepers is getting more and more serious and the situation is so clear that the Government is well aware of the problem
昨晚我們參觀過兩個沒有窗戶的單位，一個單位在廁所之上開個洞，上面就是一個悶熱的房間；另一個則建在廚房上面。
We have visited two apartments which were not fitted with a window last night . One of them was a hot and stuffy accommodation on top of a washroom while another one is located on top of a kitchen
我們看不到該名住客，但"樓下"板間房住客對我們說"樓上"的住客是一位70多歲的伯伯，他每天只靠一把樓梯上落房間。
We did not see the tenant of that apartment but according to the tenant occupying the cubicle apartment underneath the occupier was an old man aged over 70 and he had to climb up and down his apartment every day with a ladder
主席，這反映香港現時的貧富懸殊問題。
Chairman this reflects the seriousness of the disparity between the rich and the poor in Hong Kong
在這個單位對面，正在興建一個豪宅項目，正好反映我們今天這份預算案的荒謬。
Ironically a development project is underway on the opposite side of the apartment mentioned above for the production of luxury flats and this can rightly reflect how ridiculous the Budget is
我們不斷說要為經濟增長，要經濟先行，凡事都要為香港繼續維持競爭力、維持GDP的發展而努力，但我們卻出現貧富懸殊問題，而當政府出手將社會資源重新分配時，結果往往是令貧富懸殊問題更嚴重。
We keep striving for economic growth giving priority to economy and trying our best to do everything with the objectives of maintaining Hong Kongs competitiveness as well as the growth in our Gross Domestic Product but we are now faced with a serious problem of the disparity between the rich and the poor . Moreover the Governments attempt to effect a redistribution of social resources has often aggravated the problem of the disparity between the rich and the poor
我們有很多癌症病友，明明有可以醫治他們的藥物，這些標靶藥相對先進，但比較昂貴，每月要花數萬元。
We all know that many cancer patients can in fact be effectively treated with the prescription of some targeted therapy drugs which are relatively advanced and expensive costing several tens of thousands of dollars every month
但是，第二代藥物就是要避免癌症的轉移，有三成服用第一代藥物的病人的癌症會轉移到腦部，但當局要待病人腦部也生瘤才予以協助，這是不合理的。
However second generation drugs should in fact be used to prevent the emergence of tumor metastasis because 30 % of patients who have been prescribed with the first generation drugs will have tumor metastasis involving the brain . Yet the Government will provide them with the necessary assistance only when cancer cells have invaded their brains and this is grossly unreasonable
結節性硬化症也是這樣，很多罕見疾病的藥物也是這樣。救命的癌症藥物也是這樣。
The same thing also happens in the prescription of drugs for managing tuberous sclerosis complex and many other rare diseases as well as life - saving cancer drugs
他是否要因為患病而成為全家的負擔？
Should they become a burden of the whole family simply because they are sick?
我們的經濟狀況明明非常良好，明明現在是太平盛世，但預算案卻繼續無視貧富懸殊問題，然後就是無風起浪，提議修訂《逃犯條例》，無緣無故把社會弄得進一步撕裂，老是要壓下來，這是甚麼管治？
Our economic condition is obviously very favourable and we are obviously enjoying a time of peace and prosperity but the Budget has turned a blind eye to the problem of disparity between the rich and the poor . Worse still the Government stirs up trouble when none exists by proposing to amend the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance thus tearing society further apart for no reason at all . What kind of governance concept is this to force every decision it makes onto the people?
這樣如何能把香港帶領到一個所有人都可以生活安定，可以安居樂業的地方？
By doing so how can the Government lead Hong Kong to a place where everyone can lead a settled life and live and work in peace and contentment?
老是要鬥爭，老是要硬來，究竟這個特區政府是否香港人的特區政府？
Is the SAR Government a government of the people of Hong Kong when there is endless struggle and the Government keeps making its decisions arbitrarily?
是否照顧着社會上最有需要的群體？
Have actions been taken to take care of the groups most in need in society?
然後又說零輪候、說沒有可能做得到，不過他們會向這個目標進發。
How come they just keep on saying that the more we try to catch up the more we are lagging behind; and that it would not be possible to achieve the objective of zero - waiting time but they would head towards this goal?
羅致光局長在席，有很多項目也是他提出的，贍養費管理局是他提出的，他要推動被性暴力侵犯的婦女的一站式服務；他關心露宿者，但為何今天不見羅局長在這些地方發聲？
Secretary Dr LAW Chi - kwong is present and he has put forward many proposals previously . He used to propose the setting up of a maintenance payment board promote the provision of one - stop services for abused women in sexual violence cases and express concern about the plight of street sleepers but how come Secretary Dr LAW has said nothing about these issues today?
主席，我真的不知道為何有人在轉了位置後，整套思想也轉變了，今天的我打倒昨天的我，還要想辦法對付貧窮的長者，要他們多等數年才可以申請長者綜援。
Chairman I fail to understand why it is possible for a person to completely change his mindset and go back on his own words after he has taken up a new position and try in every way to target at elderly in poverty so that they will have to wait a few more years before they can apply for elderly CSSA
可能幫了財政司司長一把。
Of course with the spate of recent incidents including the amendment of the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance the debate on the Bill today has Well they may have helped the Financial Secretary a bit
早於我是社工系學生時，我已經探訪露宿者及參與有關義務工作。
As early as I was a social work student I already conducted visits to street sleepers and took part in the relevant work
本年的預算案建議預留20億元興建過渡性房屋。
The Budget of this year proposes to earmark 2 billion for developing transitional housing
不過，單身人士亦是香港人，是市民，他們同樣需要居住地方。
But singletons are also Hong Kong people and members of the public who likewise need an accommodation
香港是國際之都，在1,200名露宿者中，不少是"麥難民"。
In this international metropolis called Hong Kong many of the 1 200 street sleepers are McRefugees
驟耳聽來，在麥當勞睡覺也不錯。
Upon hearing this one may think that it is not that bad to sleep in McDonalds restaurants
至於香港的基層市民及亟需福利制度支援的人，他們花費政府多少錢呢？
How much government expenditure do the grass roots or people in dire need for assistance under the welfare system incur in Hong Kong?
如果立法會可以有空間調動預算案的撥款運用，應有不少議員會提出把款項用作住屋用途，先解決他們的住屋問題，讓他們無需流落街頭，無需繼續居於板間房或"劏房"等不適切的居住環境。
If the Legislative Council can have the room for adjusting the uses of the Budgets appropriations many Members will probably propose to spend money for providing accommodation so as to resolve their housing problem on a priority basis and spare them the need of living on the streets or continuing to live in inadequate housing conditions such as partitioned units and subdivided units
香港是一個國際城市，外地人來到香港，卻看到這些畫面。
Hong Kong is an international city . But people from other places have seen all this when they visit Hong Kong
我十分感激張超雄議員過去做了多項工 作。
I am very grateful to Dr Fernando CHEUNG for all his efforts over all these years
主席，我稍後希望繼續就各項民生議題及福利政策發言。
Chairman I wish to continue with my discussion on various livelihood issues and the welfare policy later on
我提醒各位委員，在這個環節的辯論中，只可說明是否整體支持條例草案，而不應就個別政策進行辯論。
I remind Members that in this debate session Members can only explain whether they will support the Bill as a whole and should not hold any debate on individual policies
當由我主持會議時，我必定會依照規則辦事，所以大家不用擔心，而且也有很多人在監察，況且財務委員會主席在委員會會議上根本不可以就議題發表意見，亦不會投票，所以根本沒有道理不讓主席說話，這真的是大是大非的問題。
When presiding over a meeting I certainly abide by the rules so worries are uncalled - for not to mention that many people are monitoring the process . Moreover the Finance Committee Chairman can neither express his views on the subject matter nor cast any vote whatsoever at a committee meeting so there is no reason at all not to let the Chairman speak . This is truly a fundamental matter of right and wrong
除了很多議員說了一些負面的東西外，我想談談以下兩點。
Apart from some negative comments made by many Members I would like to talk about the following two points
第一，在改善城市建設方面有持續性，並且能夠急市民所急。
First there should be continuity in the improvement of municipal facilities and priority should be given to peoples pressing needs
將來我們的子孫在海濱長廊享受時，便會記起當年，即今屆立法會，在2019年為未來10年作出籌謀。
When our future generations enjoy the promenades they will remember that back in 2019 the current - term Legislative Council has contributed to the planning for the next decade
這思路是十分清晰的，我希望"財爺"繼續循這方向，持續穩定地將資源投放在改善城市設計方面，改善市民的生活。
With this crystal clear line of thought I hope that the Financial Secretary FS continues along this direction to consistently put resources into improving municipal design for peoples better life
在醫療方面的投放亦反映政府明白市民的痛點。
The funding for health care also reflects the Governments understanding of the pinches felt by the public
預算案在醫療方面有四招，包括撥款7億元改善醫護人員的薪津、撥款4億元以擴闊藥物名冊、撥款50億元引入尖端新醫療設備及加快更新舊設備，以及撥款100億元作公營醫療撥款穩定基金。
The Budget has four gambits as far as health care funding is concerned namely 700 million to increase the rates of salary and allowance for health care workers 400 million to expand the scope of the Drug Formulary 5 billion to introduce advanced medical devices and expedite the upgrading of medical equipment and 10 billion to set up a public health care stabilization fund
過去的預算案甚少這麼具體地列明資金用途，通常是撥出一筆款項予醫院管理局，但也有很多人投訴醫管局效率不高，安排不周，只將錢存放着，甚麼也沒有做，令醫護人員受到很大困擾。
It was uncommon in the past for the Budget to set out the purposes of funding allocations in such details . Usually a lump sum is allocated to the Hospital Authority HA but complaints abound about HAs inefficiency and poor arrangements as it only stashes away the money and sits on it resulting in great distress to health care workers
我相信"財爺"已經進行研究或花很多心思來掌握情況，亦透過指明用途來加快資源投放，以緩解市民對醫療服務不足的不滿。
I believe that FS has already conducted studies or racked his brain in a bid to grasp the situation and also expedited the allocation of resources by specifying the uses in order to address public dissatisfaction with the inadequacy of health care services
不過，我希望醫管局妥善運用"財爺"指派的資源，以改善服務。
However I hope that HA makes proper use of the resources allocated by FS to improve its services
預算案在本港金融服務的發展方面，勾劃全面的路線圖；無論就股票、債券、資產管理及保險發展，均提供方向和措施，明顯地擬繼續強化香港優勢產業的競爭力，以及發揮香港在粵港澳大灣區中獨一無二的優勢，作為一個真正的國際化城市。
It outlines a comprehensive road map for the development of financial services in Hong Kong providing directions and measures in relation to stocks bonds asset management and insurance development with the clear objective of strengthening the competitiveness of those Hong Kong industries with a competitive edge and giving full play to Hong Kongs unique advantage as a truly international city in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area
預算案亦鎖定創新科技為經濟發展的新動力，不單着眼於研究商品轉化及培育創作科技企業，並且很有心思地撥款165億元讓大學翻新或增加研究實驗室，讓大學的教師和學生有較好的條件繼續進行優質的研究。
The Budget has also pinpointed innovation and technology as a new driving force for economic development . It does not just focus on commercializing research and development results and nurturing innovative technology enterprises but also thoughtfully allocates 16.5 billion to refurbish universities or provide additional research laboratories with a view to creating better conditions for university teachers and students to pursue high - quality research . These are real efforts to build up infrastructure rather than fish for compliments
這些才是真正的不求掌聲，做好基礎設施，目的是為香港打下穩建的基礎，鞏固香港的優勢。
They aim at laying a stable foundation for Hong Kong to consolidate its advantages
稅務研究方面，沒有多少人留意到，但我留意到，"財爺"將稅務政策組調配到財政司司長辦公室內。
Regarding tax studies not many people have noticed but I have that FS has transferred the Tax Policy Unit to the FSs Office
有關安排是為了加強這方面的工作，我對此有很大的期待，因為我們過去經常說香港的稅制十分簡單，稅率又低，但現在全世界的潮流根本就是這樣，那麼我們是否要 故步自封，以為這樣便足夠？
The arrangement serves to strengthen the work in this area and I have high expectations for it because we used to say that Hong Kong has a very simple tax regime with low tax rates but now that the global trend goes exactly the same way we should not be stuck in the old ways believing that the status quo suffices should we?
我希望"財爺"有膽量提出增加收入的措施，當然很多人反對銷售稅，但我相信每項方案均可以研究。
I hope that FS has the courage to propose measures to increase revenue . Of course many people are opposed to sales tax but I believe that all options deserve consideration
固然要處理商界的擔憂，但只是在奢侈品方面徵稅又如何？
Granted that the concerns of the business community have to be addressed would a levy on only luxury items be viable?
這方面，我們看到全世界的潮流是向下調整時，如何令香港增加收入，而不要過於依賴賣地，也是我們非常重要的課題。
In this connection while we see a global trend of downward adjustment how to increase Hong Kongs revenue and not rely too much on land sales is also a very important issue for our discussion
我現在想談談保險方面。
Now I would like to talk about insurance
香港保險業現時佔本地生產總值約3.7%；很多人經常說有10%多，其實不正確，因為生產總值有另一種計算方法。
The insurance industry currently accounts for about 3.7 % of Hong Kongs gross domestic product GDP . Many people often say that the share is more than 10 % but this is incorrect because there is another method of calculation for GDP
保險業對香港的經濟有非常重大的貢獻，但香港市場的問題是發展已非常成熟。
The insurance industry has made significant contribution to the economy of Hong Kong but the problem with the Hong Kong market is that its development is already very mature . Notably the penetration rate of insurance ie
我們看到香港保險業的浸透率，即保險的深度達17%，已經是世界第三位；保險的密度達8,000美元，是世界第二位。
the insurance depth in Hong Kong has reached 17 % already the third highest in the world and the insurance density has reached 8,000 the second highest in the world
由此可見，香港保險業已經高度成熟化，而近年的主要增長是依靠國內人士來港投保。
From these it is evident that the insurance industry of Hong Kong has become highly mature and the main growth in recent years has relied on insurance purchases by Mainlanders coming to Hong Kong
所以，香港保險業目前最大的問題是如何擴展保險業的市場空間。
Therefore the biggest problem facing the industry is how to expand its market space
國家推動大灣區發展，正好讓香港保險業有一個新機遇。
The States push for the development of the Greater Bay Area has created a new opportunity for the insurance industry of Hong Kong
香港要發揮保險業的樞紐作用，當然要增加自己的實力。
To play a pivotal role of insurance hub Hong Kong certainly has to increase its own strength
香港保險業過去以本地業務為主，為了配合大灣區及"一帶一路"的機遇，將來應該進一步拓展一些更複雜、更多種類及更大型的國際業務，包括海事保險、大型工程、鐵路、港口、專屬自保等業務。
The insurance industry of Hong Kong used to lay its focus on local business . In order to leverage the opportunities brought about by the Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative it should in future further expand some international businesses that are greater in complicity diversity and scale including marine insurance mega projects railways ports and captive insurance
要達到這個目標，香港保險業必須有大量專業保險人才。
To achieve this goal the insurance industry of Hong Kong requires a large number of insurance professionals
所以，特區政府應該協助業界吸引大型的國際保險經紀公司來港設立總部，從而吸引國際專才來港服務。
Therefore the SAR Government should assist the industry in attracting large international insurance broker companies to set up headquarters in Hong Kong so as to encourage international professionals to come and serve here
同時，香港應該成立一所保險學院，為香港培育各級專業人才。
At the same time an institute of insurance should be established in Hong Kong to nurture all levels of local professionals
其實，大灣區為香港其他各行各業也帶來很大的發展新機遇。
In fact the Greater Bay Area ushers in great opportunities for the development of other industries in Hong Kong as well
香港人口只有700萬，在現今電子商貿的世界中，市場實在太小。
With a population of only 7 million the Hong Kong market is too small in the modern world of e - commerce
如果保險業能夠在大灣區互連互通，香港保險業的市場就會由700萬人逐漸變成7,000萬人，市場會增大10倍。
If the insurance industry can enjoy interconnectivity within the Greater Bay Area the market for Hong Kong will gradually grow from 7 million to 70 million people corresponding to a tenfold increase
這指的不單是保險業，還包括醫療等各行各業，只要掌握大灣區的市場，一定可以補足現時的困境。
This holds true not only to the insurance industry but also to health care and other industries . As long as they take a firm grip of the market in the Greater Bay Area they can certainly get around the present predicament
香港保險產品有很大的競爭力，包括產品靈活及多樣化，亦容許選擇不同的貨幣，客戶服務及理賠都快捷可靠。
Hong Kongs insurance products are very competitive in terms of flexibility diversity currency choices fast and reliable customer service and claim settlement process etc
所以，我相信本港產品進入大灣區，將會有極大的發展空間。
Therefore I believe that there will be ample room for Hong Kong products to make inroads into the Greater Bay Area
隨着保險的普及化，香港人已經習慣用保險作為理財工具，達到保障未來、儲蓄及投資的功用。
With the popularization of insurance Hong Kong people have become accustomed to using insurance as a financial tool for the purposes of future security saving and investment
由2005年至今，國內人士已經來港購買超過180萬張保單，當中大部分是一些危疾、醫療及儲蓄性的保險，顯示極強的剛性需求。
Since 2005 Mainlanders have taken out more than 1 800 000 insurance policies in Hong Kong most of which are critical illnesses medical and savings plans showing an extremely strong and rigid demand
事實上，國內人士購買本地產品，除了滿足理財需要之外，還可以為未來作出規劃，包括醫療、退休、人壽、子女教育等。
In fact by buying Hong Kong products Mainlanders cannot just meet their needs for financial management but also make future plans for health care retirement life insurance childrens education and so on
這是一件非常好的事，因為國內人士有這樣的準備，自然無須倚賴國家的公共資源來處理將來退休之後的問題。
This is a very good phenomenon because it goes without saying that the Mainlanders who have made such preparations do not need to rely on national public resources to deal with their future retirement problems
香港保險業目前正爭取在大灣區設立售後服務中心，我知道政府亦很積極地為保險業推動，為已經購買香港保險產品的國內人士提供售後服務，包括查詢、更改地址、申報、索償等，為客戶帶來更多便利。
The insurance industry of Hong Kong is currently pushing for the establishment of an after - sales service centre in the Greater Bay Area . I know that the Government on behalf of the insurance industry is also actively pushing for the provision of after - sales services to Mainlanders who have already purchased Hong Kong insurance products thus offering more convenience to customers with such services as enquiries change of address declaration and claims settlement
我已經指出，由於有超過100萬國內人士已經購買香港的保險產品，設立售後服務中心是順理成章的事。
As I have pointed out since more than 1 million Mainlanders have already purchased insurance products in Hong Kong it is logical to set up an after - sales service centre
因此，希望大家明白，這種趨勢是一定會發生的。
Therefore I hope Members understand that this trend will definitely take place
我們下一步會推動在大灣區設立"醫保通"及"保險通"，讓香港及區內的公司向大灣區居民銷售......
Our next step will be to push for the establishment of Health Insurance Connect and Insurance Connect in the Greater Bay Area so that companies in Hong Kong and the region can sell to residents of the Greater Bay Area
正如我剛才所說，我除了覺得一些保險以外的重點很有價值外，亦要平衡一下議員的發言，因為他們一面倒地作出負面批評，不能夠讓香港市民知道究竟......香港市民往往聚焦 於一些與自己不直接相關、但與香港將來息息相關的事情，所以我剛才指出了數點，包括改善城市設計、醫療投放、發展經濟、稅務研究。
As I said earlier apart from the fact that some of the key points other than insurance are valuable I should also balance the speeches made by Members because their one - sided negative comments fail to let Hong Kong people to know exactly Hong Kong people are often focused on matters that are not directly related to themselves but rather inextricably related to the future of Hong Kong so I have just raised a few points including improvement of urban design health care investment economic development and tax studies
我這樣說是希望市民明白，凡事不要只看表面，更不應只聽從某些報章或議員所說的，便開始覺得不應該談論。
With these remarks I wish to let the public understand that they should not look at things only on the surface nor should they even begin discussion just after listening to what some newspapers or Members have said
主席，到了這個時候，政府根本懶得理會，官員昨晚回應時根本對修正案置之不理。
Chairman as evidenced by the response given by the public officer last night the Government simply does not bother about the amendments put forward by Members
這樣也沒有辦法，一個負責任的政府其實應處罰表現不濟的官員，而大家也知道今次所有修正案都是針對表現不濟的官員及部門，要求削減他們的薪酬或開支。
There is nothing we can do about that because a responsible government should actually penalize those officers who have underperformed . As we all know all amendments proposed to the Budget this year are targeted at underperforming officers and departments and seek to reduce their emoluments or expenditure
大家應該還記得去年有一對80歲高齡的夫婦，丈夫因無法照顧妻子而將她殺死，他當時說出的那句話不知局長可有聽到？
As we may all recall in a case last year which involved an old couple aged 80 the wife was killed by her husband as the latter had difficulty taking care of the former . Has the Secretary noticed what the husband said then? .
這樣的政府，這麼 豐厚的財政儲備，卻仍看到最貧窮的人在社會最邊緣之處掙扎，政府卻視而不見。
With the Government sitting atop abundant fiscal reserves we can still see that people in the poorest group are struggling at the fringe of our society but the Government has turned a blind eye to their plight
對於一部分需要財政支援的人，這確實幫了一小部分的忙，但還有很多人所需要的不單是金錢。
With regard to those people who are in need of financial support such measures can indeed offer them some help but there are still many other people who are in need of not only financial assistance
例如很多獨居長者及"雙老"家庭，除了經濟困難外，事實上亦孤立無援。
For example apart from financial difficulties many singleton elderly living alone or families of elderly doubletons are really isolated and helpless