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至於之前因為官司關係而暫緩的鄉村擴展區計劃，也要從速處理，尤其是已經完成收地的沙田排頭和上禾輋，以及元朗蝦尾新村兩個鄉村擴展區。
The construction of village expansion areas which was suspended before due to lawsuits should also be handled promptly especially Pai Tau and Sheung Wo Che in Sha Tin and Ha Mei San Tsuen in Yuen Long where the land resumption process has already completed
一直以來，鄉議局都建議政府參考內地"城中村"的發展模式，使土地業權人可以真正受惠於經濟發展帶來的紅利；此外，可以放寬鄉村式用地的發展密度，探討興建"丁廈"的可行性，並在當中撥出一定比例的土地作為公營房屋或首置項目，以紓緩本港房屋短缺的問題，以及滿足原居民的住屋需求。
The Heung Yee Kuk has all along suggested that the Government should make reference to the villages in towns development in the Mainland so that land owners can truly share the benefits brought by economic development . Besides the development density of Village Type Development sites can be relaxed and the possibility of developing small house buildings can be explored with a certain percentage of land being designated as public housing or Starter Homes for Hong Kong Residents pilot project so as to alleviate the housing shortage problem in Hong Kong and meet the housing needs of the indigenous inhabitants
隨着粵港澳大灣區的發展，政府必須以新思維發展邊境地帶；盡快開放沙頭角禁區；善用邊境土地興建房屋、發展商貿；釋放新界的發展潛力；以及加強與大灣區的連繫。
With the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA the Government must develop the boundary area with a new mindset open up the Sha Tau Kok frontier closed area as soon as possible utilize the boundary area for housing and commercial development release the development potential of the New Territories and strengthen the connection with GBA
代理主席，鄉議局一直支持政府多管齊下開拓土地，而未來長遠房屋供應的主要來源，必然是社會寄望的"明日大嶼"計劃。
Deputy President the Heung Yee Kuk has all along supported using multi - pronged approaches to expand land resources . The main source of housing supply in the long run must be the Lantau Tomorrow Vision project awaited by society
這個計劃不但可以紓緩本港中長期土地供應短缺的問題、推動長遠經濟發展，同時亦可帶動大嶼山及新界西的發展。
Not only can this project alleviate the shortage of land supply in Hong Kong in the medium to long term and promote economic development in the long run but it can also provide impetus for growth in Lantau Island and New Territories West
但是，在疫情肆虐的當下，我和各界同樣很擔心政府在財政上能否負擔得來。
Yet in the face of the pandemic the community and I are worried that if the Government can afford the project from a financial point of view
特首在施政報告中提到會積極探討創新的融資方案，我們拭目以待，並希望政府早日公布詳情，以釋除公眾疑慮。
The Chief Executive mentioned in the Policy Address that the Government would proactively explore new financing options for the project so we will wait and see and hope that the relevant details will be announced as early as possible to allay public concern
我不厭其煩地重申，鄉議局支持"明日大嶼"計劃。
I reiterate the Heung Yee Kuks support for the Lantau Tomorrow Vision project
但政府必須恢復興建梅窩至東涌的南北通道，以及連接大澳至東涌北面的沿海道路；優化東涌道、嶼南道，以完善大嶼山南北整體的交通網絡。
But the Government must reconsider the construction of a north - south link - up road between Mui Wo and Tung Chung and a coastal road connecting Tai O and Tung Chung North; improve Tung Chung Road and South Lantau Road so as to enhance the overall transportation network of North and South Lantau
這不但可以惠及居民，亦是大嶼山作為香港"雙門戶"的重要配套設施。
Not only can these measures benefit local residents but they are also important supporting facilities for Lantau Island as the double gateway of Hong Kong
至於政府一直"硬推"的屯門龍鼓灘填海計劃，恕我未能表示認同及支持。對於政府一意孤行，無視當區居民的意見，強行在龍鼓灘填海，我表示非常失望。
I do not agree with and support the Lung Kwu Tan reclamation plan forcibly pushed by the Government and I am very disappointed to see the Government ride roughshod over the opinions of local residents and forcibly reclaim land at Lung Kwu Tan
我盡費唇舌，政府卻充耳不聞。
I have lobbied really hard but the Government turned a deaf ear to what I have said
正所謂說又不聽、聽又不做、做又做錯、錯又不改。
They simply ignore our advice listen to our advice without taking action make mistakes in their action and fail to correct their mistakes
在 大灣區的發展策略下，把極具污染性的工業設施設置在與"前海深港現代服務業合作區"僅一水之隔的屯門，是否最有效利用土地資源的方案呢？
Under the development strategy of GBA is it the most effective option of utilizing land resources by having highly polluting industrial facilities in Tuen Mun that is just a short hop from the Qianhai Shenzhen - Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone?
特區政府有需要重新審視新界的發展藍圖，就龍鼓灘填海範圍進行研究。
The HKSAR Government needs to re - examine the development blueprint of the New Territories and conduct a study on the reclamation area in Lung Kwu Tan
我在此申報，我是龍鼓灘村的原居民代表，在龍鼓灘擁有土地。
I must make a declaration that I am the representative for indigenous inhabitants of Lung Kwu Tan Village and I own some land in Lung Kwu Tan
最後，我想談談困擾香港很久的交通問題。
Lastly I would like to talk about the traffic problem that has plagued Hong Kong for years
施政報告在鐵路網絡上大刀闊斧，一次性啟動4條鐵路線，其中東涌綫延綫、屯門南延綫、南港島綫西段均是現有鐵路線的延伸，預計最快要10年後才通車，嚴重落後於《鐵路發展策略2014》中所建議的落成時間，緩慢的工程進度實在令人難以接受，但遲到總較沒到的好。
The Policy Address takes a bold approach regarding railway network by putting forward four railway lines all at once . Among them Tung Chung Line Extension and Tuen Mun South Extension the South Island Line West are the extensions of the existing railway lines . They are expected to be commissioned 10 years later at the earliest lagging far behind the completion time as suggested in Railway Development Strategy 2014
若然能夠壓縮工程的進度，我亦樂見其成。
The construction progress is too slow to be acceptable but better late than never . I will be delighted if the Government can speed up the construction progress
不過，路線的延伸亦代表着乘客數量的增加。
However extending railway lines represents an increase in the number of passengers
東涌綫現時的載客率已經高達95%，西鐵綫更達101%，這兩條延伸的鐵路線很大機會會進一步加劇鐵路擠迫的問題。
The carrying capacity of Tung Chung Line has reached 95 % while that of the West Rail Line is as high as 101 % . These two extended railway lines will very likely aggravate the crowdedness problem
至於北環綫則是一條橫貫新界東西的路線，自從政府於1990年代提出興建北環綫，新界居民便期望透過鐵路改善對外交通和改善生活質素，但這個項目20多年來只聞樓梯響，遲遲未有進展。
Northern Link is a railway line connecting the east and the west of the New Territories . Since the Government put forward this construction project in the 1990s residents in the New Territories have looked forward to an improvement in outbound traffic and living quality through railway . Yet we have only heard some noise but no progress for over 20 years
現時政府終於拋出有關的時間表，居民均引頸以待。
Now the Government finally rolls out a schedule long awaited by the residents
北環綫除了可以帶動有關鐵路的沿線發展，釋放土地潛力之外，其中一個重要的功能是把西鐵綫的乘客分流至東鐵綫，紓緩西鐵綫的壓力。
In addition to providing impetus for growth in areas along the railway and releasing the potential of land there one of the important functions of the Northern Link is that it can divert passengers from the West Rail line to the East Rail line thereby alleviating pressure on the former
然而，若我們仔細看看有關時間表，就會發現北環綫工程要待2034年才通車。
Yet we take a careful look at the schedule and will find that the Northern Link will not be commissioned until 2034
鐵路工程往往較居民遷入滯後多年，鐵路網發展永遠趕不上人口增長，這個問題是政府必須正視的。
This has demonstrated that our railway construction often lags far behind population intake and railway development often fails to keep pace with population increase . The Government must face up to this problem squarely
良好的鐵路服務不單要有廣泛的覆蓋範圍，連接性和運載能力亦同樣重要，三者必須互相配合。
In addition to wide coverage connectivity and carrying capacity are also important for good railway services and the three elements must complement one another
既然政府現時完成了鐵路網絡的規劃，我認為便要立即開始下一步工作，好好督促香港鐵路有限公司提升整體服務水平，否則"迫爆"各條鐵路只是遲早的問題。
Now that the Government has completed the planning for railway network I think it should take the next step by urging the Mass Transit Railway Corporation Limited to enhance its overall service quality or all the railway lines will be overloaded sooner or later
代理主席，鐵路網是香港的交通骨幹之一，但要改善整體交通運輸，我們不可以忽略路面情況。
Deputy President railway is part of the transportation backbone of Hong Kong . Yet road traffic cannot be ignored in order to improve the overall transportation
新界西的道路交通一直為人詬病，特別是1970年代啟用的屯門公路，路面設計欠妥善，容易生意外，容量亦近飽和；一旦出現事故，車龍往往倒貫至屯門市中心，繼而癱瘓整個新界西北。
The road traffic in New Territories West has all along been a subject of criticism especially Tuen Mun Road that came into service in the 1970s . While its capacity almost reaches saturation point its poor road design has made it prone to accidents which would often result in vehicles queuing back to Tuen Mun Town Centre paralysing the entire Northwest New Territories
今次施政報告推展十一號幹線連接藍地至北大嶼，能夠為新界居民提供多一條連接屯門至市區的路線。
This years Policy Address unveils Route 11 that will link up Lam Tei and North Lantau providing an alternative to connect Tuen Mun with the urban areas
如果這條幹線能夠配合鐵路網絡的擴展，我相信將會是解決新界交通問題的一道良藥。
If this link can complement the extension of railway network I believe it will be a good solution to the traffic problem in the New Territories
運輸交通必須與時並進，近年科技發展迅速，5G技術亦日漸成熟，為"智慧城市"創造有利的條件，我贊成當下是推動"智慧出行"的合適時機。
Transportation must keep abreast of the times . The rapid advance in technology and the maturing of the fifth generation mobile communications 5G technology in recent years have provided favourable conditions for smart city development . I agree that it is the right time to promote smart mobility now
事實上，鄉議局一直提出"智慧鄉郊"這個嶄新的概念，建議在鄉郊地區率先應用"智慧停車場"、"智慧交通燈"及"智慧人流推送通知"等技術，藉着科技的協助改善交通服務。
In fact the Heung Yee Kuk has all along advocated the new concept of smart rural area with the rural areas taking the lead in using technologies such as smart car park smart traffic light and smart push notification on pedestrian flow for the purpose of improving transportation service through technology
我很高興看到《香港智慧城市藍圖2.0》採納了鄉議局的建議，提出智慧鄉村先導計劃的構思，探討利用"智能交通系統"改善路面交通情況。
I am happy to see that Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong 2.0 has adopted the Heung Yee Kuks proposal by putting forward the smart village pilot initiatives so as to examine the use of intelligent transport system to improve road conditions
在"智慧城市"的發展步伐上，香港明顯落後於鄰近地區，例如新加坡在交通數據的運用上一直處於領先位置，深圳亦已測試自動駕駛的士。
Hong Kong is obviously lagging behind nearby regions in the area of smart city development . For instance Singapore has been in the leading position in the use of traffic data while Shenzhen has started testing autonomous taxis
如果香港不想被拋離，便須急起直追。
Hong Kong must work very hard to catch up if we do not want to lag behind
我期望"智慧鄉村"可以為全面推動"智慧出行"提供寶貴的經驗，為落實"智慧城市"做好準備。
I hope that smart village can serve as valuable experience for the promotion of smart mobility in a comprehensive manner thereby preparing our society for the implementation of smart city initiatives
代理主席，面對疫情肆虐、經濟重創，我估計2021年不會過得容易。
Deputy President I do not think 2021 will be easy in the face of the pandemic outbreak and the hard - hit economy
我期望特首能夠落實施政報告裏的建議，帶領香港走出谷底；對一些事情必須三思而行，絕不能朝令夕改。
I hope the Chief Executive can implement the proposals announced in the Policy Address and lead Hong Kong out of the rock bottom; think twice before implementing certain measures and avoid changing its measures in an unpredictable and capricious manner
例如之前疫情簡報會的改動、禁止午市堂食、最近年宵花市的安排等，都因為相關政策局沒有好好掌握民意，誤推措施，最終受苦的是市民。
For example the change in the arrangement of the daily press briefing on the latest Coronavirus Disease 2019 situation the ban on lunch - hour dine - in services and the recent arrangement of Lunar New year Fairs etc . All of these have arisen from the wrong measures taken by the relevant bureaux due to their failure in understanding public concerns which have made the general public the ultimate sufferers
政府要體現民生、了解民情、掌握民意，施政才能夠"貼地"，市民才能夠重燃希望，這是我對特區政府的寄言。
The Government should be responsive to the aspirations sentiments and opinions of the community in order to make its governance and administration down to earth thereby re - igniting the hopes of the public . These are my sincere advice to the HKSAR Government
在我就毛孟靜議員的議案提出待決議題之前，我想提醒各位，若毛孟靜議員的議案獲得通過，譚文豪議員便不可動議他的議案。
Before I put the question to you on Ms Claudia MOs motion I would like to remind Members that if Ms Claudia MOs motion is passed Mr Jeremy TAM may not move his motion
我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：毛孟靜議員動議的議案，予以通過。
I now put the question to you and that is That the motion moved by Ms Claudia MO be passed
我們所有人有冤情時會為自己發言爭取，但動物不會說話，我們要為牠們發聲。
We would all speak out to defend our rights when we feel aggrieved but animals cannot speak and we have to speak for them
香港法例第139B章《公眾衞生規例》在2012年10月提出時，市民普遍認為狗隻繁殖缺乏監管，情況悽涼，許多狗隻受虐的相片或故事都非常震撼人心。
When the Public Health Regulations Cap . 139B was introduced in October 2012 the public generally agreed that owing to the lack of regulation on dog breeding many dogs suffered miserably . Pictures or stories of dogs being abused were immensely shocking
事實上，我在2012年11月曾召開記者會，表明我們支持對狗隻商業繁殖買賣實施更嚴厲規管，但情況與政改一樣，魔鬼在細節中。
As a matter of fact I held a press conference in November 2012 calling for stricter regulation on the trading of commercially bred dogs . But like the political reform the devil is in the details
說了這麼多年，為何政府現在變相鼓勵私人繁殖狗隻，作商業買賣賺取金錢，還分"大牌"、"細牌"、單次許可證，為何訂出這五花八門的選擇，把原本應屬非法的行業合法化？
Having advocated this idea for so many years why does the Government now in effect encourage people to breed dogs privately and trade them for profits . There are also big licence small licence and one - off permit; why should a variety of choices be provided thereby legalizing such a practice which should be illegal?
代理主席，不論是毛孟靜議員或譚文豪議員的議案，我與自由黨都會反對。
Deputy President the Liberal Party and I oppose the motions of Ms Claudia MO and Mr Jeffrey TAM
須知道，過去本港防止虐待動物主要依賴的法例是《防止殘酷對待動物條例》，但有關條例早於1935年訂立，多年來未見有大幅修訂，已經嚴重過時，難以適應現今文明社會動物權益的要求。
It should be noted that the major legislation against animal cruelty on which Hong Kong has relied is the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance . However the Ordinance was enacted in as early as 1935 and has not been substantially revised for many years . It is therefore seriously outdated and can hardly go in tandem with the animal rights of the present civilized society
許多動物福利團體向我們反映，"一樓數十狗"的住家繁殖問題十分嚴重，但現行法例只針對主動作出虐待行為或容許自己照顧的動物遭受"不必要的痛苦"的暴力行為，或"導致、促致或協助進行動物打鬥或動物挑惹的行為"，卻未有訂明繁殖動物者應承擔的責任，以致當局只可以在傷害發生後才能執法，而不能針對不負責任的主人採取預防性行動。
As reflected by many animal welfare organizations although the problem of home breeding―dozens of dogs kept in one flat―is getting very serious the existing legislation only deals with cases where a person proactively performs acts of cruelty or being the owner permits any unnecessary suffering caused to his animal by violent acts or causes procures or assists at the fighting or baiting of any animal . It has therefore failed to provide for the responsibility of animal breeders . As a result law enforcement action can only be taken by the authorities after the animals actually suffer and no preventive action can be taken against those irresponsible owners
因此，如果第139B章不獲准生效，對於現時在私人住宅繁殖動物的個案，當局將依然是束手無策。
Therefore if Cap . 139B is not allowed to come into effect there is nothing the authorities can do to tackle the problem of animal breeding in private homes . Cap
第139B章在上個立法年度技術上已獲本會通過，一切已經準備就緒，只欠生效日期，為何還要取消或等9個月呢？
139B was technically speaking passed by this Council in the last legislative session and is ready for implementation except the commencement date is yet to be determined . What is the point of repealing it or deferring it for nine months then?
自由黨一直非常關注寵物權益，強調"尊重生命、愛護動物"是香港作為文明社會應有的基本條件。
The Liberal Party has always been very concerned about pets rights and the emphasis on Respecting Life Love Animal is fundamental in a civilized society like Hong Kong
因此，對於可以提高寵物福利的法例建議，自由黨一般都會支持。
In this connection the Liberal Party generally supports legislative proposals for enhancing the welfare of pets . Cap
第139B章主要是為狗隻繁育者引入 監管及發牌的機制，設立俗稱的A、B牌，我與自由黨均認為此舉有助監管及追蹤有問題的個案。
139B mainly seeks to put in place a regulatory and licensing mechanism for dog breeders by introducing the so - called Category A or Category B licence . Both the Liberal Party and I consider this initiative conducive to monitoring and tracking of problematic cases
其實，有關規例已經過長時間的討論，當局早於2012年10月已就有關動物買賣規管機制展開公眾諮詢，一直都有很多不同的意見。
As a matter of fact the relevant regulation has been discussed for a long period of time and public consultation on the regulatory regime of animal trading was conducted in as early as October 2012 during which different views had been collected
我曾多次擔任有關會議的主席，並多次聆聽有關的公聽會。
I had chaired the relevant meetings on a number of occasions and attended numerous public hearings concerned
雖然出席的團體代表意見不一，但可以肯定的是，政府在維護動物權益方面的工作進展緩慢。
Despite the divergent views expressed by the deputations we are pretty sure that the Government has been progressing slowly in respect of protection of animal rights
綜觀而言，最大的分歧在於是否繼續容許動物買賣。
In a nutshell the biggest difference lies in whether animal trading should still be allowed
有人支持禁止買賣，改為領養，但支持者也分為兩派，一派要求一步到位，另一派則認為可以循序漸進。
While some people support the banning of animal trading and advocate adoption they have split into two camps one urges to achieve the goal in one step whereas another favours a progressive approach
我個人在這問題上沒並有強烈意見，也尊重不同持份者的立場。
I personally do not have any strong view on this issue and respect the stance of different stakeholders
不過，香港是一個自由市場的社會，動物買賣亦存在已久，如果一下子取消動物買賣，對有關業界並不公道。
And yet given that Hong Kong is a free - market society where animal trading has existed for a long time it would be unfair to the trade if animal trading is banned all of a sudden
我明白第139B章可能未盡人意，但在理想與務實之間，我會選擇務實為先，因為有監管始終比沒有監管好。
I understand that Cap . 139B may not be entirely satisfactory but between ideal and reality I will go for reality because it is better to have regulation than not
至於有人質疑最終會否有規無管，大家應反問，如果連法規也沒有，試問如何監管和如何問責？
Responding to the query of whether the legislation will eventually be enforced we should instead ask how regulation and accountability can be best ensured in the absence of legislation
況且，當局在上次的小組委員會會議上已承諾，會在法例實施兩年後檢討。
What is more at the last Subcommittee meeting the authorities undertook to conduct a review two years after the legislation has come into force
我相信發牌條件及申請門檻均有討論的空間，但與其再等，倒不如盡快落實，讓有關部門在訂立規管框架及發牌機制，並試行一段時間，取得一些實際經驗後再作檢討，也是合理的做法。
I believe there is still room for discussion for both the licensing requirements and the application threshold . And yet instead of putting the relevant legislation on hold we should expeditiously put it into effect so that the relevant department can develop the regulatory framework and licensing regime for implementation . It would be reasonable to undertake a review after we have obtained some practical experiences
所以，我與自由黨均不會支持譚文豪議員的議案。
Therefore the Liberal Party and I will not support Mr Jeremy TAMs motion Of course the protection of animals cannot rely solely on Cap
本港除了維護動物權益的法例有欠完善外，宣傳教育亦明顯落後於其他先進國家或地區，以致不時出現動物被虐待，甚至遭狂徒殘害等駭人聽聞的事件。
In Hong Kong apart from the incomprehensive legislation relating to animal rights publicity and education are apparently lagging behind other developed countries or regions as well . This explains why horrifying incidents of animals being abused or even murdered by lunatics have happened time and again
我認為與其一步到位，全面取締動物買賣的商業行為，當局不如加強教育工作，鼓勵市民領養，否則只是變相鼓勵黑市買賣，而由此衍生的傳染病及監管問題更為複雜。
In my opinion instead of achieving the goal in one step by imposing a total ban on commercial activity of animal trading the authorities should step up education and encourage people to adopt animals . Otherwise the ban will only encourage animal trading in the black market and give rise to more complicated problems such as infectious disease and supervision
歸根究底，透過公眾教育才可以有效改變消費行為。
After all only through public education can consumer behaviour be changed effectively
當局應投放更多資源宣揚"尊重生命、愛護動物"的信息，同時要以實際行動樹立良好榜樣，增加寵物公園等動物康樂設施，並在日後制訂政策時多考慮動物福利，為社會營造愛護動物的良好氣氛。
While more resources should be devoted to promoting the idea of Respect Life Love Animal concrete actions must be taken to set a good example such as increasing animal welfare facilities like pet gardens . Also more consideration should be given to animal welfare when formulating policies in the future with a view to cultivating a good atmosphere of loving animals in the community
行政長官根據《議事規則》第13條向本會發表施政報告並不是一項辯論。
The presentation of the Policy Address by the Chief Executive under Rule 13 of the Rules of Procedure RoP is not a debate
譚文豪議員，在我請毛孟靜議員發言答辯之前，你是否想再次發言？
Mr Jeremy TAM do you wish to speak again before I call upon Ms Claudia MO to reply?
主席，我想回應數位議員提出的意見，並希望更清楚解釋為何我要提出議案，要求延後修訂規例的生效日期。
President I would like to respond to the views expressed by several Members while hoping to explain myself more clearly as to why I propose this motion to postpone the commencement date of the Amendment Regulation
我想她沒有弄清楚，那空間不是只給1隻狗活動，而是指活動空間大小。
I think she might not fully understand this requirement . The said area is not meant for the exclusive use of one dog; instead it means the space available for the dog to move around
關於謝偉俊議員提出的論點，我相信律師可以精準理解我的文字，讓我把它讀出來，我相信他可能誤解了我的意思。
Regarding the point raised by Mr Paul TSE I always consider that a lawyer should be able to fully understand what I said . Let me read out what I have written for I think he may have misunderstood my meaning
對於梁國雄議員說他不太明白"聘用"的意思，我嘗試再多一點解說。
Mr LEUNG Kwok - hung said he did not quite understand the exemption concerning the engagement of veterinary surgeons . I will try to give further explanation
至於我提及法團，是因為有些大廈並沒有公契，而法團可以訂立一些條款，以規管住戶飼養狗隻的事宜。
I mention OCs because some buildings are not governed by DMCs . In such cases provisions can be made by OCs to regulate the keeping of dogs in the premises
謝偉俊議員既是律師，可以先看清楚才提問。
As Mr Paul TSE is a lawyer he should check things out before asking questions
我重申，我說的是"證明大廈法團不反對"，而不是一定要法團表示不反對，我字面上的意思不是這樣，只是要有方法來證明這一點。
Let me repeat . What I am saying is that the applicant has to prove that the OC in question has no objection but not the OC concerned has to indicate its non - objection . This is not the literal meaning of my words
我希望各位同事可以支持我的議案，我只想將生效日期稍稍延遲，目的是確保不會出現一個大家不想看到的情況，就是有些本來不合資格的申請人，在獲發牌後由於遭到告發而要移除狗隻，從而衍生出更多棄養動物。
It is acceptable so long as this point can be proved one way or another . I hope Honourable colleagues can support my motion . I merely want to postpone the commencement date slightly in order to prevent a situation we all hate to see that is some people who should not be eligible in the first place are granted with a licence and they have to remove the dogs kept in the premises eventually because of some complaints resulting in an increasing number of abandoned animals
主席，我發言支持毛孟靜議員的議案，議案旨在廢除這項生效日期公告。
President I speak in support of Ms Claudia MOs motion which seeks to repeal the Commencement Notice
我想公眾弄清楚一件事，香港法例第139B章已經在上屆立法會的最後一次會議，即在7月13日會議上無經辯論自動獲得通過。
I would like the public to get one thing right Cap . 139B was automatically passed without debate at the last meeting of the last Legislative Council on 13 July
可是，由於該項修訂規例未有生效日期，所以今天我們便要在此討論及通過有關生效日期的公告，而生效日期是今年3月20日。
However since the commencement date of the Amendment Regulation has yet to be determined we have to discuss and pass the Commencement Notice today and the commencement date is 20 March this year
我們不是要與政府作對，亦不想"拉布"，主席也明白，如果今天的會議最後流會，這項生效日期公告也會自動生效。
We are not acting against the Government and we do not want to filibuster; as the President also understands if the meeting today is adjourned because of the lack of a quorum the Commencement Notice will still automatically take effect
有規管不是較沒有規管好嗎？
Is it better to have regulation?
所謂廢法的意思就是廢除生效日期，使這項已經通過的法例無從生效，從而迫使政府重新展開諮詢，重新處理第139B章。
To repeal the law means repealing the Commencement Notice such that this law which has already been passed will not take effect forcing the Government to start afresh the consultation and deal with Cap . 139B anew
其實，對於愛護動物、保護動物及規管動物買賣繁殖，我相信愛護動物團體的理念很接近。
In relation to caring for animals protecting animals and regulating the trading and breeding of animals I believe animal protection groups have very similar ideas
我們今天不是提出要再次辯論這項修訂規例，而是我們在立法會大會上未有機會就第139B章進行辯論，議員也沒有機會提出修正案，連修正案被其他議員否決的機會也沒有。
We are not proposing to debate this Amendment Regulation again today but we did not have the opportunity to debate Cap . 139B at the Council meeting and Members did not have the opportunity to propose amendments or to vote against the amendments
當時，政府的答覆是不要緊，因為生效日期未定，議員可以在通過生效日期公告時再作辯論。
At that time the Governments reply was that it did not matter because the commencement date had yet to be determined and Members could debate again when passing the Commencement Notice
所以，今天我們要辯論生效日期公告。
Thus we have to debate the Commencement Notice today