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我想藉此機會感謝各位，特別是所有委員和秘書處的同事對委員會給予的支持。
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Members and in particular all Committee members and Secretariat colleagues for their support for the Committee
主席，本人以財經事務委員會主席身份，提交本年度的工作報告，並概述幾項重點工作。
President in my capacity as the Chairman of the Panel on Financial Affairs the Panel I now submit the Panels work report for the current session and give a brief account of its major work
就香港宏觀經濟事宜，委員關注本地社會事件及2019冠狀病毒病疫情，導致經濟情況惡化，對各行各業造成沉重打擊，並促請政府制訂紓困措施以"撐企業、保就業"。
On Hong Kongs macro economy members expressed concern that local social incidents and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 COVID - 19 epidemic had led to a deterioration in economic conditions dealing a heavy blow to various sectors . They urged the Administration to formulate relief measures to support enterprises and safeguard jobs
委員亦關注美國政府可能會因應 《港區國安法》的實施而對香港施加制裁，或會影響聯繫匯率制度和資金自由進出香港。
Members also expressed concern on the possible sanctions the United States Government might impose on Hong Kong in light of the National Security Law which may affect the Linked Exchange Rate System and free flow of capital in and out of Hong Kong
就此，委員促請政府制訂應變措施，以免對香港經濟造成不利影響。
In this connection members urged the Administration to formulate measures to counteract the possible adverse impacts on the Hong Kong economy
在香港金融管理局工作方面，委員關注香港社會持續動盪，或會損害香港的金融及貨幣穩定。
On the work of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority HKMA members expressed concern that the lingering social unrest in Hong Kong might undermine its financial and monetary stability
委員促請金管局嚴加澄清不利香港金融穩定的惡意謠言。
Members urged HKMA to take serious actions to dispel vicious rumours against the financial stability of Hong Kong
委員亦強調銀行業應推出更多措施，以協助本地企業及按揭借款人克服疫情帶來的挑戰。
Members also stressed that the banking industry should introduce more measures to help local enterprises and mortgage borrowers ride through the challenges arising from the COVID - 19 outbreak
在發展香港證券市場方面，委員曾討論發展香港成為首選上市平台的策略，以及聽取香港交易所簡介未來發展路向。
On the development of the Hong Kong securities market the Panel has discussed strategies to develop Hong Kong as a premier listing platform and listened to a briefing by the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited HKEx on its future development
委員促請證券及期貨事務監察委員會及港交所加強保障投資者利益、提升上市公司的質素和管治水平，以及改善市場的質素。
Members urged the Securities and Futures Commission SFC and HKEx to step up protection for investors interests and enhance the quality and governance of listed companies
此外，委員歡迎證監會寬免本年度的牌照年費的決定，並要求證監會考慮繼續寬免來年的牌照年費，以減輕證券業界的成本負擔。
In addition members welcomed SFCs decision to waive the annual licensing fees for the current year and called on SFC to consider continuing the licensing fee waiver in the coming year in order to alleviate the cost burden of brokerage firms
事務委員會曾與政府及保險業監管局討論推動香港保險業發展的事宜，特別是進入大灣區市場的措施。
The Panel discussed with the Administration and the Insurance Authority issues relating to promoting development of the insurance industry in Hong Kong and initiatives related to market access to the Greater Bay Area
委員普遍對政府向保監局注資沒有異議，但亦有部分委員認為該筆撥款應以有息貸款的形式提供。
While members in general had no objection to the provision of a capital injection to the Insurance Authority by the Administration some members considered that the funding should be made in the form of an interest - bearing loan
就"積金易"平台的發展，委員促請政府和強制性公積金計劃管理局制訂措施，確保"積金易"平台推出後，強制性公積金計劃的收費可盡早下調，使計劃成員受惠。
On the development of the eMPF Platform members urged that the Administration and the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority should develop measures to ensure scheme members could benefit from a fee reduction of Mandatory Provident Fund schemes as early as possible after the launch of the eMPF Platform
最後，我感謝各委員過去一年積極參與事務委員會的工作，以及秘書處對事務委員會的支援。
Finally I would like to thank members for their active participation in the Panels work in the past year and the Secretariat for their assistance
事務委員會支持本港創新及科技的發展。
The Panel supported Hong Kongs development of innovation and technology
委員普遍認同政府當局發展智慧城市的措施；但就設置多功能智慧燈柱，委員反映公眾的疑慮，擔心政府當局使用該等資訊科技基礎建設收集都市數據時，能否妥善保障市民私隱。
Members generally endorsed the Administrations measures of smart city development but have reflected the publics worry about the provision of multi - functional smart lampposts fearing that the Administration was able to duly protect personal privacy when collecting city data with this information technology infrastructure
推動數碼政府及擴展網上公共服務是發展智慧城市的重要一環。
Promoting digital government and expanding online public services are crucial to the development of smart city
委員普遍歡迎政府當局計劃推出"智方便"平台及成立創新實驗室。
Members generally welcomed the Administrations plan of launching the iAM Smart platform and establishing the Smart Lab
委員認為政府當局引進電子政府服務的進展緩慢，因此促請當局加倍努力，提供更便捷的公共服務。
Members commented about the slow progress of introducing e - Government services and urged the authorities to step up efforts to provide more convenient public services
委員又指社會期望創新實驗室發展開創性的技術，以改善市民日常生活並促進經濟發展。
Members also pointed out that the community expected that the Smart Lab would develop groundbreaking technologies to improve peoples daily life and foster economic development
智慧城市能否有效發揮功能，取決於通訊網絡的覆蓋是否全面，以及互聯網服務是否安全可靠。
The effective functioning of a smart city depends on whether the coverage of communication networks is extensive and whether Internet services are safe and reliable
事務委員會關注到，當局推行擴展光纖網絡至偏遠地區鄉村資助計劃的進度緩慢，即使光纖網絡鋪設到村口附近，村民在連接光纖入屋方面仍遇上困難。
The Panel expressed concern about the slow progress in implementing the Subsidy Scheme to Extend Fibre - based Networks to Villages in Remote Areas . Even if fibre - based networks were rolled out to the vicinity of the entrances of villages villagers still encountered difficulties in connecting their homes to the fibre - based networks
委員建議政府當局進行調查，以了解村民未能連接光纖網絡的情況，並找出可行的解決方案。
Members suggested the Administration to conduct a survey to understand why villagers were unable to connect to the fibre - based networks and to identify possible solutions
在本年度會期，部分委員曾多次就有關香港電台管治及管理的事宜表達關注。
During the session some members had on a number of occasions raised concerns over issues related to the governance and management of the Radio Television Hong Kong RTHK
委員的關注源於通訊事務管理局在2020年3月決定撤銷向免費電視持牌機構發出須播放港台節目的指示。
Members concerns were triggered by the Communications Authoritys decision in March 2020 to revoke its directions to free television licensees on the requirements to broadcast RTHKs programmes
此外，因應港台部分節目被批評違反"一個中國"原則時政府當局所採取的立場，委員亦對港台的編採自主表示關注。
In light of the Administrations position on a criticism that RTHK had breached the One - China principle in some of its programmes members were also concerned about the editorial independence of RTHK
同時，部分委員亦關注到港台在跟進《審計署署長第七十一號報告書》所提建議的工作進展，以及有市民批評港台部分節目偏頗和有欠持平，但亦有市民表示支持港台。
Meanwhile some members had also expressed concerns about the progress of RTHK in following up the recommendations of the Director of Audits Report No . 71 on RTHK as well as the public feedback which criticized that some of RTHKs programmes appeared to be biased and partial . However there were also some members of the public who expressed their support for RTHK
我藉此機會感謝各位委員和秘書處對事務委員會工作的支持。
I would like to take this opportunity to thank members and the Secretariat for their support for the work of the Panel
因此，《條例草案》建議為一系列的保險業務提供50%的利得稅寬減，亦對持牌經紀的某些業務的利潤提供50%的利得稅寬減。
Thus the Bill proposes to provide a tax concession at 50 % of the profits tax rate for a number of insurance businesses and certain businesses of licensed brokers
在《條例草案》下，直接保險人提供的再保險業務及某些類別的一般保險業務的應評稅利潤，均可以獲得稅務寬減。
Under the Bill a tax concession will be provided for the assessable profits of reinsurance business and selected general insurance business of direct insurers
所以，我認為《條例草案》的目的很簡單，就是希望藉着這些稅務優惠，推動香港繼續成為保險業樞紐。
Thus I think the objective of the Bill is simply to promote the continuous development of Hong Kong as an insurance hub through these tax concessions
事實上，香港的保險業客觀上面對很大的競爭，我們周邊的競爭來自新加坡和其他城市，對我們的業務影響頗大。
In fact objectively speaking Hong Kongs insurance industry faces very keen competition from our neighbouring areas including Singapore and other cities . Their impacts on our businesses are significant
這些影響其中一個很重要的環節，便是再保險的業務。
One of the areas being seriously affected is reinsurance business
據行內人士兼行政會議成員陳智思先生觀察所得，在過去數年間，不少保險公司面對劇烈競爭，特別是一些再保險的業務被新加坡取去，甚至大型的分保公司，例如瑞士再保險公司等的亞洲總部都遷往新加坡，這樣會在同一時間帶走很多保險人才，當然亦會帶走一些保險業務。
According to the observation of Mr Bernard CHAN a member of the insurance industry and a Member of the Executive Council many insurance companies have to face intense competition over the past few years . In particular some of our reinsurance business has been taken over by Singapore . Some large reinsurance companies eg
如何能夠作出調整，令香港保險業的業務更為廣泛，不止是長期的人壽保險業務，而是其他業務都能夠因為背後有龐大市場而有長足的發展？
What adjustments can we make to expand the scope of insurance business in Hong Kong beyond long - term life insurance business and promote the long - term development of other insurance businesses with the support of this huge market?
我亦留意到，在立法會參考資料文件中，政府亦指出新加坡很厲害，除了提供稅務優惠的支援外，還有一個很重要的策略，便是採用一些特定的方便營商措施，支援保險公司落戶該地。
I also notice that the Government has pointed out in the Legislative Council Brief that Singapores performance is outstanding . Apart from providing tax concession support Singapore has a very important strategy of offering special business facilitation support to assist insurance companies in setting up their offices there
我記得，我們早期考慮樓市"辣招"時，曾經提及一些公司如想在香港設立地區總部，在香港購買物業時須支付相當高昂的"辣招"稅。
I remember that when we were considering the curb measures on property prices back then we mentioned that if some companies wanted to set up their regional headquarters in Hong Kong and bought properties here they had to pay very high stamp duties as a result of the curb measures
我想提供一些數字，讓大家看到一個現象。
Let me provide some figures to show Members a phenomenon
如果我們將2010年與2018年的整體保險業務作比較，2010年個人人壽保單的保費大約是1,600億元，而2018年則達到4,400億元，升幅接近3倍，真的不簡單，可能"波哥"在這方面作出很大的貢獻。
Regarding the total business turnover of the insurance industry in 2010 and 2018 the total premiums of personal life insurance policies amounted to about 160 billion in 2010 and 440 billion in 2018 representing an almost threefold substantial increase . Perhaps Brother Por has made a great contribution in this regard
但是，同期的一般保險業務，2010年的保費只有310億元，而2018年，則是531億元。
However during the same period the total premiums of general insurance policies amounted to only 31 billion in 2010 and 53.1 billion in 2018
這些數字反映我們的保險業務側重於長期保險服務。
These figures show that our insurance business has tilted towards long - term insurance services
其實，這數組數字顯示香港的保險業務向長期保險服務傾斜，忽略了為工商界提供的一般保險服務，這種現象似乎很明顯存在。
In fact these sets of figures show that Hong Kongs insurance industry is tilted towards long - term insurance services to the neglect of general insurance services provided to the business sector . This seems to be an obvious phenomenon
更令我們憂心的，是香港的保險業界過度倚賴內地，令人質疑究竟這種市場發展方向是否健康。
What worries us more is that Hong Kongs insurance industry has excessively relied on the Mainland which has raised the doubt of whether this direction of development in the market is healthy
我相信政府當局必須加以考慮。
I believe the Administration has to consider these questions
面對與周邊市場、城市及國家的競爭時，香港的優勢是否能夠保持？
In the face of competition from our nearby markets cities and countries will Hong Kong be able to maintain its edge?
事實上，有關問題都不是我今天才提出的。
In fact these problems were not raised by me only today
該份報告亦清楚指出，香港很多保險範疇，已經落後於亞洲其他競爭對手。
The Report clearly pointed out that Hong Kong lagged behind its competitors in many areas of insurance business
當中特別提到，慕尼黑再保險公司及其他國際保險公司已撤出香港或縮減在香港的規模，顯示香港保險業的競爭能力走向下坡。
In particular Munich Reinsurance Company and other international insurance companies had withdrawn from Hong Kong or reduced their scales of operation in Hong Kong . These incidents indicated that the insurance industry of Hong Kong was going downhill
在這個環境中，面對新的國際形勢，單靠減稅，自然只是杯水車薪。
Under these circumstances and the new international development reduction of tax alone will naturally be a drop in the bucket only
我們過往因為旅遊業單一化，已經嘗到很大的苦果。
In the past we have already suffered greatly from the homogeneity of our tourism business
今天，我們希望政府當局不要再把大灣區機遇當成靈丹......
Today we hope that the Administration will not again treat opportunities of the Greater Bay Area as a panacea
議員應集中討論《條例草案》的優劣，而非論述整體的保險業政策。
Members should focus on discussing the merits of the Bill instead of the overall policies of the insurance industry
對於減稅，我所抱持的尺度是，如果全民能夠受惠，我當然會支持，但如果只是某些階層或界別得到利益，這便要慢慢審視，正如早前我們曾審議一項關於飛機租賃稅務寬免的法案，我亦抱持這個原則來審視。
In considering tax reduction I adopt the following yardstick if the whole community can benefit I will certainly render support; if only certain social strata or sectors can benefit we will have to examine the measure slowly . I also adopted this principle when we considered the bill on aircraft leasing tax concessions earlier
第一，究竟保險業是否值得獲減稅；第二，減稅後能否令購買保險的市民受惠；以及第三，今次提出《條例草案》一個很重要的原因，是要鞏固香港作為保險業樞紐的地位。
First whether the insurance industry deserves a tax reduction; secondly whether those who have taken out insurance can benefit from the tax reduction; and thirdly can Hong Kongs status as an insurance hub be reinforced which is a very important reason for introducing the Bill
我剛才聽到保險界代表陳健波議員表示，通過這項《條例草案》後，可以吸引國際公司來港開業，亦可以吸引保險專才來港工作。
Just now I heard Mr CHAN Kin - por the representative of the insurance sector say that the passage of the Bill can attract international companies to set up business in Hong Kong and insurance professionals to work in Hong Kong
建議的8.25%利得稅稅率會令香港的競爭力大致媲美新加坡。現時，新加坡為專項業務提供8%寬免稅率，為海事保險業務和經紀業務提供10%寬免稅率。
The proposed profits tax rate of 8.25 % will make Hong Kong generally competitive vis - à - vis Singapore which currently provides a concessionary tax rate of 8 % for specialized business and 10 % for marine insurance business and brokerage business
" 《條例草案》涉及的減稅政策在2019年11月底提出，我希望大家明白，這項稅務寬免並非因應疫情而向有困難的保險業界提供一項一次過的稅務寬免，亦非因應財政預算案而提供一些具時限的稅務寬免，而是一項恆久性的稅務寬免。
The tax reduction policy mentioned in the Bill was introduced at the end of November 2019 . I hope Members will understand that this is not a one - off tax relief offered to the insurance industry in difficulty amid the epidemic nor is it a time - limited tax relief offered based on the Budget . This is a tax relief with permanent effect
可是，我認為如果在現時推出一些減稅措施，在這麼多行業中，究竟應否減免保險業？
However in my opinion if tax reduction measures are to be introduced now why should the insurance industry among so many industries be granted reduction?
我認為保險業在這段期間其實是在經營上最不受甚麼影響的行業，也可以說是其中一個獲利最豐厚的行業。
I consider the insurance industry the least affected in terms of operation and it is perhaps one of the most lucrative industries during this period
歷史亦證明，無論香港經歷甚麼風浪，也甚少有保險公司結業，即使是經濟衰退及面對疫情，大家也要購買各類保險，無論是做生意或營運，均同樣賺到盤滿缽滿。
History has also proved that no matter what storms Hong Kong goes through insurance companies rarely close down . Even in times of economic downturn and epidemic people have to take out various types of insurance . Huge profits are made whether in areas of business transactions or operation
"我單單看政府的文件不理解，為甚麼這5類要除外，這5類不是最直接香港人必須面對的保險項目嗎？
Simply by reading the Governments paper I do not understand why these five types of insurance have to be excluded . Are these five types of insurance not the most direct insurance items that Hong Kong people must face?
如果能夠獲得寬減，"羊毛出自羊身上"可能令更多市民受惠。
Given that the fleece comes off the sheeps back if concessions are granted more members of the public may benefit
關於這項有關減稅的條例，在經濟下行的情況下，政府現在建議寬減保險業部分業務稅率，保險公司在這方面得益後，會否將保費下調讓市民受惠？
Regarding this piece of legislation on tax reduction amid economic downturn the Government now proposes to reduce the tax rate for some insurance businesses . After insurance companies have gained benefits will they lower their insurance premiums to benefit members of the public?
另外，在現在的時局環境下，不能不作一點討論。
Besides under current circumstances we cannot avoid some discussion
我十分懷疑單靠保險業界的利得稅寬免，是否便能夠做到政府或陳健波議員所說的，維持香港作為國際保險樞紐？
I highly doubt whether we can maintain Hong Kongs status as an international insurance hub simply by profits tax concessions for the insurance industry as the Government and Mr CHAN Kin - por have said
減稅的目的是為吸引更多保險公司來香港開設業務。
The tax reduction aims to attract more insurance companies to set up business in Hong Kong
但是，觀乎當局所引用的例子即競爭對手新加坡、紐約、瑞士、百慕達群島、倫敦等，他們全部有一致穩定和可預見的司法制度，令保險公司可以有一個穩定的經營環境，而香港現在的情況是怎樣？
However looking at the examples cited by the authorities―ie . our competitors―Singapore New York Switzerland Bermuda London and so on all of them have a consistent stable and foreseeable judicial system which provides insurance companies with a stable operating environment . What about the current situation in Hong Kong?
在《港區國安法》實施前，我也覺得香港有這些優勢。
Before the implementation of the National Security Law I think Hong Kong has these advantages too
這段時間有多少海外公司、跨國企業或一些國際新聞傳媒都表示會撤出香港，這是一些很實在的例子。
During this period many overseas companies multinational enterprises or some international news media have indicated that they will depart from Hong Kong . These are some concrete examples
市民甚至擔心在網絡上發表一些貼文或一些中國政府不喜的言論會觸碰到紅線，或者說某4個或8個字會被拘捕，被指違犯《港區國安法》。
Members of the public are even worried that publishing online some posts or comments that the Chinese Government does not like will hit the red line; or saying certain four or eight words will lead to arrest and accusation of violating the National Security Law
現在特區政府很喜歡這樣做，即使未必違法，也希望有一個阻嚇作用，有些國家因而對香港發出旅遊警示。
Now the SAR Government tends to take such actions even though the persons concerned may not violate the law they may be deterred . Some countries have therefore issued travel alerts for Hong Kong
他表示，香港人的自由被奪走，要強推《港區國安法》的中國為壓制港人負責。
He indicated that Hong Kong peoples freedom had been taken away and that China who pushed through the National Security Law had to be held accountable for its oppressive actions against the people of Hong Kong
行政命令的細節要求，查封任何被確定負責或參與......
The details of the executive order require that any person determined to be responsible for or involved in
主席，我當然會返回這項辯論，我現在是論證我的第三個論點，即究竟現在稅務寬減50%，能否令香港繼續成為國際保險樞紐，或者超越新加坡，爭奪有關的生意。
Besides under current circumstances we cannot avoid some discussion . I highly doubt whether we can maintain Hong Kongs status as an international insurance hub simply by profits tax concessions for the insurance industry as the Government and Mr CHAN Kin - por have said . The tax reduction aims to attract more insurance companies to set up business in Hong Kong
主席，政府自2009年起推行長者醫療券計劃，現時向65歲或以上的合資格香港長者提供每年2,000元醫療券金額，以便他們選擇最切合自己健康需要的私營基層醫療服務。
President the Government has implemented the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme the Scheme since 2009 . Currently the Scheme provides an annual voucher amount of 2,000 to eligible Hong Kong elders aged 65 or above to choose private primary health care services that best suit their health needs
就陳凱欣議員質詢的各部分，經諮詢財經事務及庫務局，我的答覆如下： 一 政府曾於2018-2019年度及2019-2020年度的財政預算案中，向合資格長者一次性地提供額外1,000元醫療券金額。
In consultation with the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau my reply to the various parts of the question raised by Ms CHAN Hoi - yan is as follows 1 In the Budgets of 2018 - 2019 and 2019 - 2020 the Government provided eligible elders with an additional one - off voucher amount of 1,000
政府會因應來年的經濟展望、政府的財政狀況，以及社會不同界別的需要，考慮是否需要提供一次性的支援或紓緩措施。
The Government will consider whether there is a need to provide one - off support or relief measures having regard to the economic prospect of the coming year the Governments fiscal position and the needs of the various sectors in society
至於是否調整現行醫療券金額，我們必需考慮不同的相關因素，作出審慎的評估。
When considering whether there is a need to adjust the prevailing voucher amount we must take into account various related factors and make a prudent assessment
政府近年已就計劃推行了多項優化措施，包括將醫療券金額由最初的每年250元逐步提高至現行的每年2,000元、在2017年將計劃的合資格年齡由70歲降低至65歲，以及去年把醫療券的累積上限提高至8,000元，亦容許醫療券在地區康健中心使用，以及將香港大學深圳醫院試點計劃恆常化等。
The Government has implemented a number of enhancements to the Scheme in recent years including progressively increasing the annual voucher amount from the initial 250 to the current 2,000 lowering the eligibility age from 70 to 65 in 2017 as well as raising the accumulation limit of the vouchers to 8,000 allowing the use of the vouchers at District Health Centres DHCs and regularizing the Pilot Scheme at the University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital HKU - SZH etc last year
香港人口持續老化，我們預期使用醫療券的長者人數和相關的財政承擔均會繼續增加。
With Hong Kongs ageing population we expect that both the number of elders who use the vouchers and the related financial commitment will continue to increase
在考慮日後是否有需要調整醫療券金額時，我們會通盤考慮本港公私營醫療服務的狀況，以及對公共財政的長遠影響，並仔細評估政府的承擔能力。
When considering whether there is a need to adjust the voucher amount in the future we will give full regard to the situation of Hong Kongs public and private health care services and the long - term implications on public finance as well as carefully assess the Governments affordability
二 就應否讓夫婦共用二人的醫療券金額，考慮到每位長者的健康狀況和需要各有不同，為了確保醫療券確實用於長者自己身上，基於公平原則，我們認為醫療券的使用及醫療券戶口應繼續以個人為單位。
2 As regards whether couples should be allowed to share the voucher amounts having considered that every elders health conditions and needs are different in order to ensure that the elders spend the vouchers on themselves and based on the principle of fairness we consider that the use of the vouchers and the voucher accounts should continue to be on an individual basis
這樣亦有助避免有長者為了將醫療券讓予配偶，而即使自己有需要也不使用自己的醫療券。
This can also help prevent the elders from transferring the vouchers to their spouse at the expense of their own needs
讓夫婦共用二人的醫療券金額，亦與我們鼓勵長者更好地管理自己的健康和提升自己基層護理的政策目標不符。
Allowing elders to share their voucher amounts is also misaligned with our policy objectives to encourage elders to better manage their own health and improve their primary health care
因此，政府並無計劃容許夫婦共用二人的醫療券金額。
Hence the Government has no plans to allow the sharing of voucher amounts by couples
三 衞生署剛於去年年初對計劃完成了整體檢討。
3 The Department of Health DH completed a comprehensive review of the Scheme early last year
檢討的結果顯示，計劃大致達到其原訂的目標，即在公營醫療服務以外，在私營基層醫療服務方面，為長者提供額外的選擇。
The findings of the review showed that the Scheme had largely achieved its intended objective which is to provide elders with additional choices with respect to private primary health care in addition to public health care services
在計劃的資助下，長者可以更容易地從社區中屬意的私營基層醫療服務提供者，獲得最切合自身健康需要的預防性、治療性及復康性服務。
With the subsidies provided under the Scheme elders can more easily obtain the preventive curative and rehabilitative services that suit their health needs from their chosen private primary health care service providers in the community
根據檢討所進行的調查，從長者對計劃的使用、認知和觀感可見，醫療券受到長者用家的歡迎。
According to a survey conducted under the review the vouchers had been well received by the elderly users as seen from their utilization awareness and attitude towards the Scheme
政府已於去年3月向立法會衞生事務委員會就檢討的結果及建議的優化措施作出匯報。
The Government had briefed the Legislative Council Panel on Health Services on the review findings and the proposed enhancement measures in March last year
雖然如此，檢討亦顯示從強化基層醫療健康的角度，計劃有不少未盡完善的地方，包括未能更有效地促使醫療服務提供者及長者提供及使用符合基層醫療健康參考概覽的服務，以及提升長者在預防各種疾病和促進健康生活等方面的意識。
That said the review also showed that with respect to strengthening primary health care the Scheme still had room to improve in some areas including not yet being able to more effectively facilitate health care providers to provide and elders to use services which are in line with the Primary Healthcare Reference Framework and enhance elders awareness of prevention of various diseases and promote healthy living etc
主席，多謝陳議員的補充質詢。
President I thank Ms CHAN for her supplementary question
第一，我們就長者醫療券金額所作的考慮，其實一直與政府現行的醫療服務政策相輔相成。
Firstly when considering the value of elderly health care vouchers we have always complemented with the Governments existing health care policies
因此，我們提出其他公私營計劃，例如醫院管理局推出的普通科門診公私營協作計劃，當中涵蓋不少私家醫生，以便向長者提供私營服務，從而加強這方面的服務。
We have thus introduced other public - private partnership schemes such as the General Outpatient Clinic Public - private Partnership Programme launched by the Hospital Authority to include a large number of private doctors to provide the elders with private health care services thereby strengthening the services in this area
李國麟議員的補充質詢是關於5個醫療專業，其實我們一直有大力推動這5個醫療專業，並透過認可醫療專業註冊計劃予以認證。
Prof Joseph LEEs supplementary question is concerned with five health care professions . In fact we have been vigorously promoting these five professions and providing accreditation under the Accredited Registers Scheme for Healthcare Professions