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因此，如果我們真的不花費任何金錢購買東江水的話，則單 靠現時說要興建但未成事的海水化淡廠，如何能解決香港的食水問題呢？
And so if we really decide to spend not even a penny on the purchase of Dongjiang water but rely solely on the proposed desalination plant which has yet to be constructed so far how can we cater for the Hong Kongs need for drinking water?
儘管議員可能不同意"統包總額"的制度，但不代表有理由削減所有購買食水的開支。
Some Members may disapprove of the package deal lump sum approach adopted for purchasing water it does not mean that they have good reasons to cut from the estimated expenditure the entire provision for the purchase of drinking water
主席，我剛才提到的數點均顯示修正案裏一些不合理的地方，我希望泛民的同事聽到之後能夠回頭是岸。
Chairman I have mentioned just now a few points to illustrate the irrationalities found in the amendments in the hope that the pan - democratic Members will mend their ways upon hearing what I have said
我每年也請他們回頭是岸，不過他們每年也繼續提出這些修正案。
In fact I tell them to mend their ways every year but they still keep on proposing amendments of this sort
因此，主席，我會反對泛民同事提出的65項修正案，支持政府2項修正案，亦會支持預算案。
Hence Chairman I will oppose the 65 amendments proposed by pan - democratic Members . However the 2 amendments moved by the Government and the Budget will have my support
修正案編號6，建議削減懲教署署長的全年薪酬預算開支；修正案編號7，建議削減"壁屋監獄更換及提升閉路電視系統"的預算開支；及修正案編號8，建議削減懲教院所"更換探訪室內的通話錄音系統"等的預算開支。
6 proposes to cut the estimated annual expenditure for the remuneration of the Commissioner of Correctional Services ; Amendment No . 7 proposes to cut the estimated expenditure for replacing and enhancing the closed - circuit television CCTV system in Pik Uk Prison; and Amendment No . 8 proposes to cut the estimated expenditure for replacing the telephone system in visit rooms of correctional institutions
我不同意這些削減建議。
I do not agree to these expenditure cut proposals
首先說一說閉路電視系統。
Let me first talk about the one about CCTV system
我相信安裝閉路電視是監獄管理中，最有效措施之一。
I believe the installation of a CCTV system is one of the most effective measures in prison management
這數個月我們到訪過很多不同監獄，很多不同黨派的議員都同意，希望所有監獄盡快更新閉路電視系統，提升其質素及監察功能。
Over these few months we have visited many different prisons . Members from various political parties invariably agree and hope that the CCTV systems in all prisons can be updated as soon as possible so as to enhance their quality and surveillance functions
既可以在事件發生時，幫助職員迅速作出反應，亦有效保障囚犯權利。
That way staff members can respond to any incident quickly and prisoners rights can be given effective protection
當有事發生的時候，錄像能夠提供最有力的證據。
In case of incidents video - recordings can serve as the strongest evidence
但事實上，的確難以在所有監獄同一時間進行安裝。
But actually it is really difficult to conduct installation in all prisons simultaneously
所以，他們的計劃是，逐步更換這些系統，希望更新後監獄不會再存在任何盲點，對工作人員和在囚人士有更大保障。
For this reason their plan is to progressively replace such systems in the hope of eliminating any blind spots in prisons after replacement and offering greater protection to staff members and persons in custody PICs
這些系統如果不更換的話，一旦發生事故而無法使用，便會影響監獄的紀律和秩序。
If these systems are not replaced discipline and also law and order in prisons will be affected in case they malfunction during emergencies
除此以外，如果電話系統不能使用的話，便會影響在囚人士親友探訪的安排。
Apart from this if the telephone system breaks down relatives and friends of PICs will be affected during their visits
早前鄭松泰議員誣衊懲教署職員，職員在救人，卻被他說成是打人，但他拒絕道歉。
Recently Dr CHENG Chung - tai wrongful accused CSD officers of assaulting a PIC . But actually they were trying to save his life . Nevertheless he refused to apologize
又有很多虐待囚犯的投訴，指控懲教單位內設施對在囚人士不公等。
There are also many complaints about maltreatment of PICs and accusations that the facilities in correctional institutions are unfair to PICs
有很多懲教署同事向我反映，他們感到很不忿、很憤怒，因為懲教人員的努力，應該受到尊重和肯定，而不應通過削減他們的薪酬、削減更換設施的預算開支來懲罰他們。
Many CSD staff members told me that they were indignant and infuriated because their work should deserve respect and recognition rather than punishment through cutting the estimated expenditure for their remuneration and facility replacement
如果要每一位在囚人士在獄中，都感到賓至如歸，我相信這是不合理的。
I do not think it is reasonable to require them to make every PIC at home in prisons
大家請記着，入獄是為了接受懲與教，不是度假，當然不會很享受。
Members should bear in mind that a prison sentence is intended as a kind of punishment and teaching rather than a vacation . It is certainly not very enjoyable
獄中生活要有秩序，是希望幫助在獄人士學懂控制自己，習慣遵守規矩，從此改過自新，奉公守法。
Living a disciplined life in prisons PICs are expected to learn self - restraint and get used to complying with rules so that they can turn over a new leaf and abide by the law in the future
所以，經常借囚權議題提出指控，其實對懲教人員極不公道，會影響他們的工作，亦對維護香港整體治安帶來衝擊。
So it is actually very unfair to accuse CSD staff frequently on the pretext of safeguarding PICs rights . This will affect their work and deal a great blow to maintaining overall law and order in Hong Kong
我們應該反過來關心懲教人員現在面對的工作困難，例如我們知道，前線懲教人員的流失率是所有紀律部隊中最高。
We should instead show concern about the existing difficulties faced by CSD staff at work . For example as we know the wastage rate of front - line CSD staff is the highest in all disciplined forces and their wastage problem is actually very acute
他們面對的流失情況，其實已經很嚴峻；他們亦面對退休潮，在舊職員退休後，才有新職員填補空缺。
They are also plagued by a retirement wave . A new recruit can only fill a vacancy after an existing staff member has retired
所以，這個制度若不改變，前線員工人手緊張，工作量增加，引發退休潮，便會造成一個更大的惡性循環，令更多員工流失。
So if this system remains unchanged front - line manpower will become tight and their workload will increase . This may trigger a retirement wave and in turn create a more serious vicious cycle of greater manpower wastage
我希望政府正視這個問題，改變這個制度。
I hope the Government can squarely address this problem and change this system
其實，署方知道員工大概何時退休，可否提早聘請和培訓，而不是待員工離職後才進行招聘和培訓？
Actually CSD knows roughly when a staff member will retire . Can it conduct a recruitment exercise and training in advance rather than doing so after the departure of an existing staff member?
此外，很多公務員已經落實5天工作周。
Besides the five - day work week arrangement has been implemented for many civil servants
但是，懲教署7,000名職員中，只有大概1,100人真正落實5天工作周，即16%。
But only around 1 100 or 16 % of the 7 000 CSD staff members can truly enjoy this arrangement
大家可以想象，這對他們很不公平。
Members can imagine how unfair it is to them
所以，很多時當他們需要通宵候命，在換更時，也有可能趕不及回家睡覺休息。
So when they are assigned overnight stand - by duties it is unlikely that they can return home in time for a rest or sleep after release from duty
懲教人員認為休息室設施殘舊，地方又不足夠，他們只是要求有一個可以較有尊嚴的休息地方。
If someone enters the room he may awake others . CSD officers think that the facilities in rest rooms are dilapidated and the space is insufficient . They merely ask for a rest place that gives them dignity
代理主席，原來事情是如此困難，我仍在努力爭取，希望可以解決這個難題。
Deputy Chairman this matter is actually very complicated . I am still working on it in the hope of resolving this difficult issue
還有，他們上班的位置偏遠，但署方沒有提供任何交通工具讓他們上班和下班。
Besides their workplace is located in remote areas . But CSD has not provided them with any modes of transport for commuting to work
他們默默耕耘，從來也不高調發聲。
They work very hard and never speak out their demands openly
我一直形容他們為香港的無名英雄，希望大家對懲教人員有較多尊重，多點支持懲教署的工作。
All along I have described them as the unsung hero in Hong Kong . I hope Members can show greater respect for CSD staff and give more support to its work
代理主席，我亦留意到在數十項修正案中，陳志全議員提出修正案編號20，建議削減2018-2019年度入境事務處個人薪酬的全年薪金預算開支。
Deputy Chairman I also notice that among the dozens of amendments Amendment No . 20 put forth by Mr CHAN Chi - chuen proposes to cut the estimated annual expenditure for the personal emoluments of the Immigration Department ImmD in 2018 - 2019
我不知道為何陳志全議員認為入境處所有同事也不應該享有薪酬，是否要迫他們做義工呢？
I wonder why Mr CHAN Chi - chuen thinks that ImmD staff should not get any remuneration . Does he want them to work as volunteers?
入境處的同事每天為我們處理出入境事務，工作十分繁重。
ImmD staff deal with immigration affairs for us every day and their workload is very heavy
加上近年濫用提出免遣返聲請機制的假難民問題，令入境處的同事，尤其是處理這方面問題的同事及青山灣的同事疲於奔命，工作已經很辛苦。
Besides the bogus refugee problem involving the abuse of the non - refoulement claim mechanism in recent years has given much work to ImmD officers especially those responsible for this matter and also those working in the Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre and their workload is already very heavy
修正案編號34、35、36、37及38則針對香港警務處，關乎由處長到警察，整個警務處全部酬金的預算開支。
Amendment Nos . 34 35 36 37 and 38 are targeted at the Hong Kong Police Force HKPF . They concern the estimated expenditure for the remuneration of everybody in the entire HKPF―from the Commissioner of Police to police officers
陳志全議員提出要削減所有警員的酬金，還說要削減所有警隊特別用途車輛全年的預算開支。
Mr CHAN Chi - chuen proposes to cut the remuneration of all police officers and he has even said that the estimated annual expenditure for all specialized vehicles in HKPF should also be cut
我們一直說要推動創新科技的發展，但是，在修正案編號39和40，陳志全議員和區諾軒議員卻提出要削減創新及科技局局長的全年薪酬預算開支，以及"創科生活基金"的預算開支。
We have been talking about the need to promote the development of innovation and technology . But Amendment Nos . 39 and 40 put forth by Mr CHAN Chi - chuen and Mr AU Nok - hin nonetheless propose to cut the estimated annual expenditure for the remuneration of the Secretary for Innovation and Technology and also the estimated expenditure for the Fund for Better Living
他們一方面說支持推動創新科技，另一方面又削減所有預算開支，我也不知道他們所為何事。
While expressing support for the promotion of innovation and technology they nonetheless propose to cut all the estimated expenditure . I fail to see their point
在修正案編號67，我留意到范國威議員提出要削減水務署購買食水的全年預算開支。
I notice that in Amendment No . 67 Mr Gary FAN proposes to cut the estimated annual expenditure for the Water Supplies Department to purchase drinking water
但是，請問香港人如果不喝東江水，又有何即時的替代方案呢？
However what is our immediate alternative if Hong Kong people do not consume Dongjiang water?
我同意現時水資源十分珍貴，我同意東江水資源也日益緊張，香港應該發展"海綿城市"和再生水，我們亦應思考如何推動大家珍惜用水，逐步減低依賴東江水。
I agree that our existing water resources are very precious and I also agree that water resources from Dongjiang have become increasingly tight . Hong Kong should develop itself into a Sponge City and recycled water . We should also think about ways to encourage people to treasure our water resources and gradually reduce our reliance on Dongjiang water
但是，這是否代表我們今天不需要東江水呢？
But does it mean that we do not need any Dongjiang water today?
又或者我們是否需要抹黑東江水呢？
Or does it mean that we should smear Dongjiang water?
要記住，當內地的水資源如此緊張時，粵方仍能保證香港人有水喝，無須擔心要制水和節水。
Members should bear in mind that the Guangdong side can still assure Hong Kong people that they will be given water even when water resources in the Mainland are so tight and that they need not worry about the need for water rationing or conservation
當然，在收費方面我們可以繼續討論，但在修正案提出削減全年購買食水的開支，我覺得是非常不切實際的。
Certainly we may continue to discuss the relevant charges; but then in my view the amendment proposal on cutting the estimated annual expenditure for purchasing drinking water is very unrealistic
我提醒議員，這項擬議決議案的主要目的是就每張報關單的報關費設200元上限。
I remind Members that the main purpose of this resolution is to cap TDEC charge for each declaration at 200
條例草案委員會主席梁繼昌議員先就委員會報告，向本會發言。
Mr Kenneth LEUNG Chairman of the Bills Committee on the Bill will first address the Council on the Committees Report . Committee on Inland Revenue Amendment No . 2 Bill 2018 I now give a brief account of the work of the Bills Committee
主席，我動議若稍後就"跨境安老"所提出的議案或修正案再進行點名表決，表決須在鐘聲響起1分鐘後進行。
President I move that in the event of further divisions being claimed in respect of the motion of Cross - boundary elderly care or any amendments thereto this Council do proceed to each of such divisions immediately after the division bell has been rung for one minute
我命令若稍後就"跨境安老"所提出的議案或修正案再進行點名表決，表決須在鐘聲響起1分鐘後進行。
I order that in the event of further divisions being claimed in respect of the motion of Cross - boundary elderly care or any amendments thereto this Council do proceed to each of such divisions immediately after the division bell has been rung for one minute
我只是希望退休長者能享有最佳的生活選擇。
I merely hope that elderly retirees can have the best option for their lives
現時，本港不少長者在退休後均希望有良好的環境和舒適生活的地方，或回鄉安度晚年。
At present many elderly people in Hong Kong invariably want to live in a good environment and place which offers them a comfortable life after retirement or to spend their twilight years in their hometowns
我曾經遇到一些即將退休的街坊，他們經常返回內地參加"睇樓團"，目的是希望尋找遠離繁囂的地方，享受寧靜的晚年生活。
I have met some local residents who will soon retire . They often join property inspection tours on the Mainland with the aim of finding a place where they can escape from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy a tranquil retirement life
我今天提出議案，便是希望協助這些希望返回內地安老的長者。
I propose this motion today precisely with the intention of assisting such elderly people who wish to spend their retirement life on the Mainland
代理主席，現時香港制訂了福利可攜性的安排，早在1997年已為領取綜合社會保障援助的長者推出綜援長者自願回廣東省養老計劃，並於2013年就"生果金"推出廣東計劃，及至今年4月再推出福建計劃。
Deputy President Hong Kong has now formulated portability arrangements for welfare benefits . As early as 1997 the Portable Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme was launched for elderly recipients of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance and the Guangdong Scheme was introduced in 2013 for the fruit grant . In April this year the Fujian Scheme was rolled out
推行福利可攜政策的原意，是讓長者更靈活地選擇居住地方，又可以繼續領取津貼及福利。
The intention of implementing portability arrangements for welfare benefits is to enable elderly people to choose their living place more flexibly while also continuing to receive subsidies and welfare benefits
不過，翻查社會福利署的數據，我發現長者對有關計劃的反應並不積極，例如參與綜援長者廣東及福建省養老計劃的個案一直徘徊在1,000多宗的水平，截至今年4月只錄得1,328宗。
But after reviewing the Social Welfare Departments statistics I have found that elderly peoples response to such schemes is not very active . For example the number of participants under the PCSSA Scheme has remained at the level of 1 000 all along and as at April this year merely 1 328 cases were recorded
廣東計劃錄得約17,000宗申請，而至於剛推出的福建計劃則約有560宗。
Seventeen thousand applications were recorded under the Guangdong Scheme and the figure for the Fujian Scheme which was just rolled out was around 560
粗略估算，返回內地的長者共約2萬人，以全港120萬名長者而言，約佔1.8%。
A rough estimation shows that around 20 000 elderly people have moved to the Mainland accounting for about 1.8 % of the 1 200 000 elderly people in Hong Kong
不過，從他們甘願離開香港返回內地退休的情況可見，跨境安老安排確實有存在的需要。
But their willingness to leave Hong Kong and spend their retirement life on the Mainland shows that cross - boundary elderly care arrangements are honestly necessary
事實上，我深信這數字不足以反映現實，主要原因是政府在推行福利可攜性政策時不夠現實，令政策成效大打折扣，以下我將會解釋原因。
In fact I strongly believe this figure cannot fully reflect the reality mainly because the Government is not realistic enough when implementing the policy on portable welfare benefits . As a result its effectiveness has been greatly affected . I will explain the reason in the following part of my speech
第一，是醫療政策及措施未能配合。
The first reason is that its health care policies and measures are unable to dovetail with this initiative
當局曾經進行調查，在2012年4月至2016年12月期間，向400名主動退出綜援長者廣東及福建省養老計劃而返港定居的長者發出問卷，了解他們退出的原因。
The authorities once conducted a survey and issued questionnaires to 400 elderly people who had opted out of the PCSSA Scheme and returned to live in Hong Kong during the period from April 2012 to December 2016 so as to ascertain the reason why they opted out of the scheme
當中有41%表示要回港就醫，其次有21%表示廣東或福建的家人不能提供照顧。
Forty - one per cent of the respondents said that they returned to Hong Kong for medical treatment and 21 % indicated that their family members in Guangdong or Fujian were unable to take care of them
此外，有10%表示未能適應當地生活。
Besides 10 % of the respondents said that they could not adapt to the local lifestyle
調查結果反映，福利可攜政策要成功，醫療政策和措施的配合是有必要的。
The survey results show that health care policies and measures must dovetail with the initiative of portable welfare benefits so that the latter can be successful
老實說，長者原本打算開開心心地跟家人在內地度過非常美好的生活，安享晚年。
Frankly speaking elderly people initially intended to live a wonderful life on the Mainland together with their families and spend their twilight years in contentment
雖然香港的醫療券自2015年10月起適用於深圳醫院，而深圳醫院亦以香港模式運作，但很多長者的家鄉不在深圳，前往深圳醫院使用醫療券求診同樣需長途跋涉。
Hong Kongs health care vouchers have become applicable to Shenzhen Hospital since October 2015 and Shenzhen Hospital also adopts Hong Kongs style in its operation . But as Shenzhen is not the hometown of many elderly people they also need to travel afar to Shenzhen Hospital where they seek medical treatment with their health care vouchers
況且，醫療券金額每年只是2,000元，只足夠應付門診診金。
Besides the amount of a health care voucher is merely 2,000 a year and it is only sufficient for outpatient medical fees
如果要住院或做手術，根本不足夠。
It is simply not enough to cover the expenses on hospitalization or surgeries
正正因為醫療配套不完善，以致廣東院舍住宿照顧服務試驗計劃也受影響。
Precisely because of incomprehensive health care support the Pilot Residential Care Services Scheme in Guangdong has likewise come under impact . Since the introduction of the Pilot Scheme in June 2014 it has received a lukewarm response in the number of applications
試驗計劃自2014年6月推出至今，一直申請冷淡，截至今年3月底只錄得1,060名申請者，而試驗計劃的原意是協助需接受長期照顧的長者，給予他們多一項選擇，返回內地休養，同時藉此減輕輪候香港資助院舍的壓力，但結果卻似乎事與願違。
As at late March this year merely 1 060 applications were recorded . The original intention of the Pilot Scheme is to offer assistance to elderly people in need of long - term care and provide them with the additional option of recuperating on the Mainland . At the same time this may alleviate their pressure of waiting for subsidized residential care homes for the elderly in Hong Kong
據了解，試驗計劃下兩間院舍的入住率十分低，實在教人感到非常可惜。
But the result turns out to go against our wish . As learnt the occupancy rates of the two residential care homes for the elderly under the Pilot Scheme are very low much to our disappointment indeed
因此，我一直強調，要協助長者返回內地退休，發展跨境福利的首要任務是先提供完善的醫療福利配套。
For these reasons I have always emphasized that the primary task in the development of cross - boundary welfare benefits is the provision of comprehensive health care benefits and support so as to assist elderly people in moving to the Mainland for retirement
以歐洲國家瑞典為例，該國政府容許國民可以到歐洲聯盟、瑞士及加拿大等30多個國家安老，繼續領取他們的養老金，同時可以享有醫療服務優惠。
For example in the case of Sweden an European country their government allows its nationals to live their twilight years in some 30 countries including those in the European Union EU Switzerland and Canada while continuing to receive old - age pensions and enjoy concessionary charges for health care services
他們有病求診，可以當地的標準診金付費。
They may pay the local standard rate for the treatment of their illnesses
據悉，歐洲經濟區和瑞士居民均可以在瑞典使用本國居民或國民的醫療服務。
As I have learnt residents in the European Economic Area and Switzerland may use the health care services in Sweden just like its local residents or nationals do
代理主席，按道理，香港和內地的關係應該比瑞典與歐盟地區的更緊密，類似這種醫療福利配套應該不難推行，重要的只是政府是否有心推行。
Deputy President by the same token it should not be difficult to implement such health care benefits and support as the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland should be closer than that between Sweden and EU regions . An important question is whether the Government has any intention to implement such benefits
現時，中央政府正籌備推動粵港澳大灣區發展，我們認為這是推展跨境安老的重要契機。
At present the Central Government is preparing to promote the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Bay Area . We think this is an important opportunity for taking forward cross - boundary elderly care
我們建議可先將醫療券的應用範圍擴展至大灣區11個城市，繼而陸續開放至內地主要醫院和診所。
We propose to expand the application of health care vouchers to the 11 cities in the Bay Area as the first step and then to major Mainland hospitals and clinics
至於針對港人在內地就醫缺乏醫療保障的問題，政府可以仿效海外國家的做法，以"對數"或其他方式，讓香港人在使用當地基本醫療服務時獲得等於香港的服務收費水平。
As for the lack of health care protection for Hong Kong people in need of medical treatment on the Mainland the Government may follow the example of overseas countries and adopt the on - par approach or other ways so that Hong Kong people may receive basic health care services in local communities at the same service charges as those in Hong Kong
當然，如果興建更多合辦醫院，採用港式管理，並且發展香港居民病歷可轉介服務等，長者便可以安心於內地長居，無需因為醫療問題而被迫返港。
Certainly with the construction of more jointly - operated hospitals with Hong Kong - style management and also the development of health record transfer services for Hong Kong residents elderly people can live on the Mainland on a long - term basis without any worries and need to return to Hong Kong reluctantly due to medical problems
第二個窒礙跨境安老的原因是離港限制。
The second factor which hinders cross - boundary elderly care is the limit on absence from Hong Kong
除醫療配套令長者無法安心在內地安老外，公共福利金計劃下的現行離港限制亦是一大因素。
Apart from inadequate health care support which has deterred elderly people from spending their twilight years on the Mainland without any worries the existing limit on absence from Hong Kong under the Social Security Allowance Scheme is another major factor
我落區與街坊會面時，經常遇到一些被迫留在香港的長者。
When I meet with local residents in communities I often come across some elderly people who are forced to stay in Hong Kong
很多時候，他們無所事事，在公園流連，原因並非家鄉沒有地方讓他們居住或沒有親戚陪伴左右，而是因為"生果金"及長者生活津貼的離港限制限制了他們。
They often hang around and wander in parks not so much because they cannot find a place to live in their hometowns or do not have the company of their relatives but because they are restricted by the limit on absence from Hong Kong under the fruit grant and the Old Age Living Allowance OALA
我相信大家皆清楚，"生果金"或長者生活津貼申請人現時每年須在香港居住滿60天，而離港日數亦不得多於305天。
I believe Members are aware that at present fruit grant and OALA applicants are required to stay in Hong Kong for 60 days a year and the period of absence from Hong Kong must not exceed 305 days
換言之，如果長者想在大陸長期居住，但所住的地方又並非廣東或福建，他們便須遵守每年留港60天的規限。
In other words elderly people who wish to live permanently in places other than Guangdong or Fujian on the Mainland must observe the requirement of staying in Hong Kong for 60 days a year
這亦是一個現實問題，離開香港使長者"兩頭唔到岸"，這對長者而言也是一個很大阻礙。
This is also a practical problem . If elderly people leave Hong Kong they will be caught in the middle of nowhere . This is a major deterrence to elderly people
政府官員曾經解釋，設立離港限制可以確保長者依然健在，以及公帑不會被濫用。
Government officials once explained that setting a limit on absence from Hong Kong could ensure that elderly people were still alive and prevent the misuse of our public money
不過，隨着科技進步，要核實長者身份，是否仍然要使用這種原始方法，要長者回來報到呢？
However with technological advancement is it still necessary to adhere to this primitive method of requiring elderly people to report their presence in Hong Kong as a means of verifying their identities?
在我剛才提到的瑞典，其在海外定居的長者只須每年更新他的"在世證明文件"，並呈交予瑞典退休金局，便可以繼續在海外領取福利金安享晚年。
Speaking of Sweden as I mentioned just now its elderly people who live overseas are only required to update their life certificates once a year and submit them to the Swedish Pensions Agency . That way they may continue to receive welfare benefits in overseas countries and live their retirement life in contentment
我們認為，政府可以透過研發新的辨識技術，例如確認個人身份等的系統，使長者無須每年往返兩地辦理手續。
We think that the Government may develop new identity detection technologies such as a personal identity confirmation system so as to spare elderly people the need to travel between both places every year for conducting the formalities
我最近在報章讀到一則新聞，指騰訊與香港科技園公司合作研發"E證通"，以一部手機包含身份證、回鄉證及電子往來港澳通行證，即一機多卡多證，暫時只限大灣區使用。
A press report I read recently says that Tencent has joined hands with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and developed a Tencent e - pass for storing the identity card the Home Visit Permit and also the electronic Exit - entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao in just a mobile phone . This is known as multiple identifications in one device and it is exclusive to the Bay Area for the time being
不過，假如港珠澳三地政府允許，"E證通"便可以當作出入境、登記入住酒店或開設銀行之用。
But with the permission of the Governments in Hong Kong Zhuhai and Macao the Tencent e - pass can be used for immigration clearance hotel check - in and opening bank accounts
由此可見，科技發展一日千里，政府絕對有能力與時並進及作出改變。
From this we can see that with rapid technological advancement the Government is absolutely capable of progressing abreast of the times and introducing changes
代理主席，社會近日討論應否提升院舍住客人均最低面積，目的是希望住院長者可以住得較寬敞，大家為此議題爭拗了好一段時間。
Deputy President these days the community is discussing the need to increase the area of floor space per resident in residential care homes for the elderly in the hope of enabling elderly people in such care homes to live in a more spacious environment . People have debated this topic for quite some time
結果，政府暫時表示只能由6平方米提升至8平方米。
Finally the Government has said that it can only be increased from 6 sq m to 8 sq m for the time being