Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
加上這次已經是第四波疫情，政府的抗疫防疫措施仍時有欠統籌，執行過程出現錯漏的情況，市民眼見農曆新年將至，仍然"清零"無望，難免不滿。
Furthermore it is already the fourth wave of the pandemic but the anti - pandemic measures adopted by the Government are still loosely coordinated and errors are not uncommon in their execution . The Chinese New Year is approaching there is still no hope of achieving zero infection it is therefore understandable that people are not satisfied with the Government
特別是加上在立法會的新形勢下，市民對於我們這股建設力量有很高的期望，期望我們在新形勢的議會下能夠更有力推動政府更準確和更有效地做好防疫抗疫措施，從而推動其他更多利民紓困措施，急市民所急，解決社會問題。
Especially in view of the composition of the Legislative Council in the new situation the public are having high hopes for us the constructive power . People expect us in the Legislative Council in the new situation to be more determined to push the Government to implement anti - pandemic measures in a more accurate and effective manner thereby promoting the implementation of more burden relieving initiatives which could address the pressing needs of the public and resolve social problems
據我理解，政府與政黨以至立法會的不同議員的溝通上，都有加強的空間。
I understand that there is room for improvement in the communication between the Government and various political parties as well as Members of the Legislative Council
特別是最近很多防疫抗疫措施公布前，政黨不能夠事先掌握，亦不能發揮作為政黨比較"貼地"的優勢。
In particular prior to the announcement of some anti - pandemic measures recently political parties were unable to get wind of them beforehand therefore we were unable to bring our more down - to - earth advantage as political parties into full play
今天數位司長也在席上，我們作為這股建設力量，很希望運用新形勢下的立法會，能夠將民意直接向政府表達，亦希望政府在推出防疫抗疫政策前，多些跟我們溝通和商量，讓我們的防疫抗疫工作更加對焦。
Today as a number of Secretaries are present in this Chamber we Members of the constructive power eagerly want to make use of the Legislative Council in the new situation to get the peoples opinion across to the Government directly and we also hope that before launching any anti - pandemic measures the Government should communicate and discuss with us on a more frequent basis so as to allow our anti - pandemic efforts to be more focused
主席，行政長官在昨天致函立法會的信件中提到，防疫抗疫工作已不再採取張弛有度的策略。
President in yesterdays letter to the Legislative Council the Chief Executive pointed out that as far as anti - pandemic efforts were concerned the Government had scrapped the suppress and lift approach
事實上，施政報告發表後，政府推出一系列收緊的防疫抗疫措施，包括指定酒店，實施小區檢測等，這些方向是正確值得肯定。
As a matter of fact after publicizing the Policy Address the Government has been tightening a host of anti - pandemic measures including designating quarantine hotels and conducting tests in micro - districts . All of these are positive moves and deserve our approval
近日確診個案上升，相信跟強制小區檢測有關，亦證明檢測、普測和強檢，能夠找出隱形傳播鏈。
We believe that the increase in the number of confirmed cases in recent days was related to the compulsory tests being conducted in micro - districts . It also proves that we can identify the invisible virus transmission chain through testing universal testing or compulsory testing
第一，執法不嚴是其中一個原因。
What are the reasons for that? . First lax enforcement is one of them
大家看看，每逢周六周日多區都有大量人流及外傭聚集，街市、商場十分暢旺，行山聖地更是異常擠迫。
If we look at the current situation every weekend large crowds of people and domestic helpers will get together in various districts . Markets and shopping malls are crowded with people . Even popular hiking destinations are extremely jam - packed with hikers
第二，限聚令以至一些防疫抗疫措施，不能與時並進及針對性不足。
Second the social gathering ban and certain anti - pandemic measures have not advanced with time and they often missed the targets
我希望特區政府能夠總結經驗和教訓，多些跟議員和業界溝通，調整措施，讓措施更有成效。
I hope the SAR Government can consolidate the experience and learn from the lesson by communicating more with Legislative Council Members and the business sector and adjusting the relevant measures with a view to making them more effective
主席，大家對疫苗寄予厚望，希望政府可以做到早統籌、早安排、早公布、早部署、慎實施的目標，避免出現混亂、錯誤或失誤。
President people hold high expectations for the vaccines as we hope the Government will expedite the coordination deployment announcement and prudent implementation of the vaccination arrangement as early as possible with a view to avoiding any chaos mistakes or blunders
專家組昨天通過一項疫苗使用，但對於疫苗是否適合長期病患者接種、是否有足夠人手安排在短時間內為大量市民接種，如何確保無論是內地 或海外疫苗都能繼續穩定供港，以至如何進一步統合和統一發表專家意見，都有很多工作需要處理。
A group of experts endorsed the use of a certain vaccine yesterday but as to whether or not the vaccine is suitable for people with chronic illness and whether the Government has sufficient manpower to carry out the vaccination programme for a large number of people within a short period how to ensure a stable supply of Mainland or overseas vaccines to Hong Kong as well as how it should further consolidate expert views and publicize these views in a uniform manner much remains to be done
我相信上述種種關鍵，都是疫苗接種計劃能否成功的要素，希望政府繼續努力，在疫苗接種方面發放更多信息，以增加市民的信心，令我們有一個高的接種率。
I believe all of the above critical factors are decisive to the success of the vaccination programme . I hope the Government will keep on working hard by making public more messages concerning the vaccination programme with a view to enhancing public confidence and ensuring a high vaccination rate
主席，我必須強調，接種疫苗不等於社會便會"清零"。
President I need to emphasize that the injection of vaccines does not equal to the achievement of zero infection
所以，特區政府不能夠，亦不應該將所有希望放在疫苗接種上，必須"兩條腿走路"，有需要時不要吝嗇，要推行全民檢測。
For that reason the SAR Government cannot and should not put all the hopes on the vaccination programme . It should walk on two legs . It should not spare any resources in conducting the universal testing programme if necessary
主席，國家在對抗疫情方面的成效和能力，是有目共睹。
President the results and capabilities in anti - pandemic efforts of China are there for all to see
從最近石家莊一星期內對全市1,300萬人口進行過兩次全民檢測，並且對特定群組進行過3次檢測，政府動員和協調能力真的不容置疑。
One should not cast doubt on its mobilizing and coordinating capabilities in view of the recent universal testing programme which was conducted twice for the 13 million residents in Shijiazhuang within one week with a testing programme being conducted three times for a specified group of people
中央已經表明支持香港採取一切必要的防疫抗疫措施，顯示中央對香港這方面的工作高度重視，如果特區政府在落實防疫抗疫措施上遇到任何人手、資源，以至技術上需要，請特區政府不要吝嗇，必須向中央提出，我相信中央必定全力支持香港的防疫抗疫工作。
The Central Government has already stated that it would support Hong Kong in taking all necessary measures to fight the pandemic . It shows that the Central Government attaches great importance to the anti - pandemic efforts of Hong Kong . If the SAR Government has needs for more manpower resources or technical support in the course of implementing the anti - pandemic measures I urge the SAR Government not to be shy to ask for the Central Governments help and I believe the Central Government will definitely give its full support to Hong Kongs anti - pandemic work
主席，本港近日的疫情繼續嚴峻，政府決定再次延長社交距離等措施。
President Hong Kongs pandemic situation in recent days has remained serious thus the Government has decided to further extend the social distancing measures
重災區行業包括零售、旅遊、酒店、飲食等，均已在"吊鹽水"的情況下，支撐了差不多一年。
The sectors suffering the hardest hit include retailing tourism hotel food and beverages and so on they have been barely able to survive for almost one year
很多人向我們表示，如果農曆年前後繼續這樣，恐怕農曆新年後會出現新一輪結業潮。
Many have told us that if the situation persists before and after the Chinese New Year they feared that another round of business closures would occur after the Chinese New Year holidays
我們看到他們為了救命自保，業界希望在這個持續的新常態下，當局可以改變過去"一刀切"，即"有殺錯無放過"的策略，改為精準防疫，容許他們在遵守某些條件下局部復業。
We can see that in order to stay afloat the business sector hopes the authorities will change the past across the board approach or the overkill strategy in the ongoing new normal and adopt a surgical precision anti - pandemic strategy which would allow the business sector to resume business as long as they comply with certain conditions
主席，不同行業的運作確實千差萬異，疫情傳染風險亦各有不同，疫情初期採取"一刀切"方式，大家都理解。
President the operation of different industries varied and the risk of infection is very different . At the early stage of the pandemic it was understandable for the Government to adopt the across the board approach
但是，經過1年抗疫經驗，政府實在有責任總結經驗，因應不同行業跟業界商量一套合適的防疫安排。
However after obtaining a years experience in combating the pandemic the Government is duty - bound to consolidate the experience and discuss with various sectors in order to formulate a new set of anti - pandemic arrangements which are suitable for different industries
另一方面，一些受災行業為求生存，主動提出不同方案，例如美容業最近建議"閉環式管理"，即只是顧客和美容師直接接觸及只向會員提供服務，將感染機會減至最低，希望政府讓他們復業。
On the other hand some hard - hit trades have put forward different proposals in the hope of staying afloat . For example the beauty industry has proposed the closed - loop management approach that is only one beautician will contact one client directly and services will only be provided to members only with a view to minimizing the risk of infection . They hope that the Government will allow them to resume business
我認為業界提出的這些措施，值得政府研究和考慮。
In my opinion the proposed measures put forward by the industries are worthy of the Governments consideration
此外，我們看到食肆方面，政府現在限制晚上6時後不能堂食，但市民根本不掌握這措施背後的科學理據，相信是一個比較隨意的做法。
Moreover we can see that the Government has imposed a dine - in services ban on restaurants after 6col00 pm . But the public cannot grasp the scientific rationale behind this measure which was believed to be a random decision
很多市民提出，為何不善用"安心出行"這個應用程式呢？
Many members of the public also question why the Government does not make good use of the LeaveHomeSafe app?
如果食肆有安裝"安心出行"，而市民晚上堂食時必須使用這應用程式，當局可否稍為放寬措施呢？
If a restaurant has joined the LeaveHomeSafe programme will the Government slightly relax the ban and allow the public to enjoy dine - in services in the restaurant concerned as long as the customers have used this App to keep their visit records?
我知道有些業界表示，他們可以進行快速測試，讓進入處所或食肆的顧客經快速測試證明沒有感染後，才開業。
I know some people in the industry indicate that they could conduct the rapid virus tests for their customers in order that they will open for businesses only after the customers who enter the premises or restaurants concerned have been tested negative in the rapid virus tests
主席，我認為業界的想法值得當局進一步深入考慮，亦敦促政府要採取主動，在結業潮來臨前跟不同受災行業多商討，可以在做足安全措施的條件下，讓他們合理地開業。
President I consider that the industrys proposal is worthy of further consideration and I urge the Government to take the initiative to discuss more with various hard - hit sectors before a new tide of closures comes with a view to allowing them to resume business in a reasonable way as long as they have taken the necessary safety measures
最近我跟一些中小型企業負責人傾談，他們很多都大吐苦水，對前景感到悲觀。
Recently I have met with those in charge of local small and medium enterprises SMEs; many of them aired their grievances to me and they felt pessimistic about the prospect
有經營者表示，可能捱不過年關，新年後可能結業。
Some business operators said that they might not be able to survive after the Chinese New year
我希望司長和局長明白，中小企向來是社會的骨幹，一旦有大量中小企陷入困境，除了觸發裁員潮或進一步推高失業率外，更會產生骨牌效應，而且若結業潮持續，對社會穩定會構成壓力。
I hope that the Secretaries understand that SMEs have always been the pillars of our society . If a large number of SMEs are in dire straits in addition to triggering waves of layoffs or further increase of the unemployment rate it will produce a domino effect . If the waves of business closures persist it will put pressure on social stability
我在這裏再次促請政府多跟業界，特別是中小企溝通，要重點解決業界面對的資金和租金問題。
I wish to urge the Government to communicate more with the trade in particular SMEs with a view to resolving their problems with cash flow and rents
民建聯建議政府當局，將百分百擔保特惠貸款計劃延長24個月，並且推出租金假期，即參考新加坡的做法，透過訂立臨時法例，讓受疫情影響的工商租戶，可以向業主通知暫停繳交全部或部分租金，為期6個月，政府可以為業主減租提供誘因，例如為願意向租戶減租的業主提供稅務優惠。
DAB recommends that the Government should extend the Special 100 % Loan Guarantee for another 24 months introduce rent holidays by drawing reference from the Singapore Government through the enactment of provisional legislation which will waive the rental payment obligations of commercial tenants affected by the pandemic for 6 months so that commercial tenants may notify their landlords that they will cease to pay part or all their rents during the period . The Government may provide incentives such as tax concessions for landlords who are willing to accept the rent holiday arrangement
此外，更加實際可行的是，在疫情新常態下，政府或商務及經濟發展局要主動積極作為協助企業拓闊營商模式，包括研究成立電子商務發展中心、建設跨境電子商務服務平台，讓香港，包括中小企能夠打開電子商務市場，面向內地以至全球其他市場。
Furthermore the more practical approach in the new normal of the pandemic for the Government or the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau is to be more proactive role in assisting businesses to expand their mode of operation including conducting research in the setting up of the e - commerce development centre; setting up a cross - boundary e - commerce service platform to allow Hong Kong and its SMEs to open an e - commerce market targeting the Mainland and other overseas markets
再者，除了被勒令停業的行業外，很多行業，例如旅遊業、跨境運輸等，雖然政府沒有直接指令他們停業，但他們因為兩地未能通關，已經變相停業，政府在資助方面不應不考慮他們的景況。
Moreover apart from those trades which are ordered to suspend operation many other businesses such as the tourism industry and cross - boundary transportation industry have virtually closed down even though the Government has not official imposed a ban on their operation as a result of the shutdown of cross - boundary movement . For that reason the Government should take their plight into account when considering offering financial assistance
主席，這場經濟寒冬還未有結束跡象，如何避免企業倒閉潮和失業潮蔓延，而觸發骨牌效應，令香港的經濟更陷困境，肯定是特區政府一個大挑戰。
President as the economic chill has shown no sign of an end it is definitely a big challenge for the SAR Government to prevent another tide of business closures and the spread of unemployment which would produce a domino effect and plunge Hong Kongs economy into greater difficulties
主席，在疫情期間，企業固然苦不堪言。
President during the pandemic enterprises are in dire straits
但是，失業人士是最缺乏支援的一群，協助失業人士度過經濟寒冬，是特區政府的責任所在。
Nevertheless unemployed people are the most vulnerable ones . The SAR Government is duty - bound to assist unemployed people to tide over this economic downturn
我再次重申，民建聯多次要求的3點，第一，創造更多臨時職位，紓緩持續惡化的失業情況；第二，設立臨時失業援助金，為失業人士提供一次性安全網；第三，容許市民在真正非必要時或疫情仍然持續時可以自救，讓受疫情影響而經濟出現困難的市民提取本身的強制性公積金供款應急。
Let me repeat the three points DAB has all along been advocating . First to create more temporary jobs in order to ease the worsening unemployment situation; second to set up a temporary unemployment fund to provide a one - off safety net for the unemployed; third to allow those who have genuine need when the pandemic persists to save themselves that is to allow them to withdraw their portion of Mandatory Provident Fund MPF schemes contributions
主席，第一，政府早前答應會開創3萬個臨時職位，當中有一半已經開設。
President first the Government pledged earlier that it would create 30 000 temporary posts and half of them had been filled
施政報告亦因應大灣區高速經濟發展，公布了大灣區青年就業計劃，我們同意並認為方向正確。
It was also stated in the Policy Address that in tandem with the rapid development of the Greater Bay Area the Government had launched the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme . We agree with that move and consider it a correct direction . We certainly support the Governments effort to create jobs for young people
我們當然支持政府協助青年開創職位，但亦要敦促政府，其實最需要幫助的是一群中年人士，他們是家庭支柱，特別是在重災區，因為沒有辦法經營而失業或要減工資的人士，政府應替這些朋友着想，開創更多職位，協助他們解燃眉之急。
But we also wish to urge the Government that the ones who are in most need of help are the middle - age people . They are the pillars of their families particularly those who are working in the hardest - hit sectors . They are very likely to have lost their jobs or suffered pay cuts due to the difficulties in business operation
我們認為政府推出的臨時職位應該由3萬個增至4萬個。
The Government should be more considerate towards these people by creating more jobs in order to address their urgent needs . We consider the temporary posts created by the Government should be increased from 30 000 to 40 000
第二，我們亦要求政府設立臨時失業援助金。
Second we also urge the Government to set up a temporary unemployment fund
其實，就這個議題，社會基本上已有共識；至於議會，基本上，我亦認為已有共識，關鍵是政府是否願意開啟這道門，在世紀疫情下作一次突破，推出臨時失業援助。
As a matter of fact regarding this issue actually there is already a consensus in society . With regards to the legislature basically I also consider a consensus has already been reached . The crux is whether or not the Government is willing to open the door and launch the unemployment assistance by making a breakthrough in the face of this pandemic of the century
民建聯多番建議的失業援助是臨時性質，以支援失業和開工不足的人士，援助期最少3個月，失業人士每月可獲發金額不少於6,000元，只要政府不關上這道門，細節及其他安排也可以探討。
What DAB has repeatedly proposed is unemployment assistance of a temporary nature to assist the unemployed and underemployed people for a minimum period of three months . During this period unemployed workers can receive no less than 6,000 . If the Government is willing to open that door the details and other arrangements can be discussed
如果以最新公布的失業率下的245,000人來計算我已作計算大概是100億元的財政承擔，在我們現時還有8,000億元的財政盈餘，我認為仍有條件支持這一群失業人士。
Based on the 245 000 unemployed people according to the latest unemployment rate I have done the calculation and the financial commitment will be around 10 billion . Since we still have financial reserves of 800 billion I consider we still have the means to support these unemployed people
懇請政府真的不要關上這道門，跟不同黨派多點商討，希望為社會做一些實事，急市民所急。
I beg the Government not to close this door . It should discuss more with different political parties and camps so that we can do something constructive for our society and address the pressing needs of the public
第三，是強積金。
Third it is the MPF
目前強積金的資產已突破1萬億港元，僱員平均帳戶結餘超過245,000元，其實金額也不少。
At present the total assets of MPF are over 1 trillion with the average balance of each employee at more than 245,000 which is actually not a small amount
所以，在這個世紀疫情下我們從未試過面對如此嚴峻的疫情下我希望政府考慮這個緊急的做法，讓中產或有需要人士可以使用自己的強積金供款作為救命錢，讓他們渡過難關。
For that reason in view of this pandemic of the century that we have never seen such a grim epidemic situation―I hope that the Government will consider taking this urgent approach which would allow the middle class or those in need to make use of their own MPF contributions to keep themselves afloat and tide over the difficult time
主席，在2019年，香港經歷一次翻天覆地的反修例風波，衝擊香港的法治基石，危及民眾的安全，重創經濟和民生，挑戰"一國兩制"的底線，嚴重危害國家主權安全和發展利益，市民普遍期望香港能夠從根本擺脫過往的亂局和動亂，由亂走向治；而當中一個重點便是由愛國愛港者治港，這是"一國兩制"的底線。
President in 2019 Hong Kong encountered an unprecedented anti - extradition law saga which shook the cornerstone of Hong Kongs rule of law endangered the safety of the public devastated Hong Kongs economy and peoples livelihood challenged the bottom line of the one country two systems framework and seriously threatened our national sovereignty and its development interests . The public generally hope that Hong Kong can fundamentally get rid of the chaos and riots and to bring chaos into order . One of the key points is that Hong Kong should be ruled by those who love both the country and Hong Kong this is the bottom line of the one country two systems principle
主席，過去1年，我們看到部分"攬炒派"區議員的行為實在"離晒大譜"，置民生於不顧，利用區議會平台破壞"一國兩制"，有人甚至侮辱國家民族；有一些則歧視不同政見的市民，更表明不會服務他們；有人繼續參與違法暴亂，也有一些人則參與反《香港國安法》。
President over the past year we have seen the outrageous behaviour of the District Council DC members from the mutual destruction camp . They cared not about the peoples livelihood
總言之，就是利用議會平台來破壞"一國兩制"。
They made use of the District Council as a platform to undermine one country two systems . Some even insulted the nation
此外，有一些人亦響應戴耀廷的"真攬炒十步曲"，企圖癱瘓特區政府以奪權。
Some kept on participating in unlawful riots and some others opposed the National Security Law . They made use of the District Council as a platform to sabotage the one country two systems principle . Moreover some echoed the the ten steps to real laam chau advocated by Benny TAI in an attempt to paralyse the SAR Government and seize power
痛定思痛，當局必須檢討區議員在監管方面的缺失；而在《香港國安法》落實後，特區政府需要開始撥亂反正，而修訂《宣誓及聲明條例》，把區議員等公職人員納入其中，亦是應有之義昨天行政長官的信件沒有明確指出這項要求，我希望局長稍後在答覆中也可以明確指出對區議員來說，這並非新要求，大家也會同意，區議員絕對是公職人員，也不是要改變甚麼規矩，而是正本清源。
The authorities should learn from this painful lesson by reviewing its failures in supervising DC members . After the implementation of the National Security Law the SAR Government needs to bring order out of chaos . The Government is duty - bound to amend the Oaths and Declarations Ordinance by including DC members into the Ordinance as public officers―the Chief Executive has not pointed out that in yesterdays letter but I hope the Secretary will explicitly point that out later on in his reply―as to DC members this is nothing new at all
主席，上述建議也是某些範疇的政策措施，但香港要真正可以做到長治久安，要"一國兩制"行穩致遠，最根本的條件還是特區政府能夠提升管治效能，以至施政水平，有效應對香港社會的深層次矛盾，並且要促進社會公平和發展活力，讓市民看到政府管治的誠意、決心和能力。
President the above proposals are just policy initiatives in certain areas . But if Hong Kong wants long period of political stability and to ensure the smooth and long - term successful practice of the one country two systems policy the most fundamental condition is for the SAR Government to improve its governing efficacy and level of policy implementation so as to effectively address the deep - seated conflicts in society . Besides it should also promote social equality and development strength so as to let the public see the sincerity determination and capability of the Government in its governance
歸根究底，政治體制的優劣，是取決於管治效能；而要化解重大社會危機，包括衝突、動亂和疫症等，需要強而有力的管治能力。
In the final analysis the merits and otherwise of a political system depend on the effectiveness of governance . In order to resolve major social crisis including confrontations riots and pandemic the Government needs strong governance capabilities
我認為特區政府當務之急，除了抗疫，便是要與時並進，推動改革；擺脫過時的掣肘，樹立敢於做事的新風；強化管治手段和能力，切實解決社會問題。
In my opinion apart from anti - pandemic efforts the most urgent task for the SAR Government is to keep abreast with the time to promote reform to get rid of obsolete constraints to erect a bold resolute and new attitude to deal with problems to enhance governance means and capabilities with a view to resolving social problems in a more practical manner . The priority task for the Government is to promote administrative reform within the Government including its structure the management approach and the civil service system with a view to ensuring smooth governance . It should also eliminate the rigid bureaucracy within the civil service and the bad habits including the superfluous and cumbersome decision making and administrative process
主席，至於應對深層次問題方面，我促請政府多管齊下，開拓土地，從根本突破民生和經濟發展空間的制約，不能夠因為經濟周期起伏而放棄填海闢地的長遠目標。
President as for how to address the deep - seated problems in Hong Kong I urge the Government to adopt a multi - pronged approach to open up more land with a view to breaking through the bottleneck which constrains our livelihood and economic development . We should not forsake the long - term target of reclamation due to the fluctuation in the economic cycle
政府必須敢於運用公權力觸碰既得利益，確保現有土地資源得到更符合公眾利益的運用。
The Government should be bold enough to make use of its public power to touch vested interests with a view to ensuring that the use of existing land resources is in the best interest of the public . Besides the Government should embrace the new thinking in the redistribution of resources in society . It should reform the tax system
此外，政府必須有新的社會再分配思維，改革稅制，取有餘而補不足，支援基層弱勢，確保經濟發展的成果能夠讓所有階層的市民共享，例如要制訂積極有為的產業促進政策、支援經濟多元化，以及科技創新，避免產業單一化，為市民和企業提供更多發展機會，共同創造一個公平而具活力的社會。
To make use of the surplus to make up for the deficiency by supporting the grass roots and underprivileged . It should ensure that the fruits of economic development can be shared among people from all walks of life . For example it should formulate a proactive industry facilitation policy to support economic diversity and innovative technologies avoid the homogeneity of industries to provide more development opportunities for the public and to create a fair society with great vitality together with the public
主席，特首在2017年7月1日上任時的演辭有一句話："希望是一個社會向前的動力，而信心就是希望的基礎"。
President at the inaugural speech on 1 July 2017 the Chief Executive said hope propels a society forward and confidence is the foundation of hope