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我曾在街上被市民誤以為是官員，我立刻澄清，告訴他香港實行三權分立，行政、立法和司法是分開的。
A member of the public in the street once mistook me for a government official and I immediately clarified and told him about the separation of powers between the executive legislature and judiciary in Hong Kong
不過，楊岳橋議員今天提到一個觀點，令我想到了另一種回應。
That said a point made by Mr Alvin YEUNG today has made me think of another response that I can give in such a situation
諫官或諫議大夫的職責，是對君主的過失直言規勸並使其改正，諫朝政之得失。議會原本的職能是代表市民諫政府、監察 政府，以防後者濫權輕率。
The duties of a remonstrance official or an imperial admonisher were to bluntly admonish the emperor for his faults make him right his wrongs and advise him on the merits and demerits of state policies while the original function of the legislature is to admonish and monitor the Government on behalf of the people thereby preventing the Government from abusing its power and acting rashly
在審議《條例草案》的整個過程中，政府明顯不重視認真的諮詢，甚至沒有認真諮詢市民。
President I support Ms Tanya CHANs adjournment motion because if we continue with the Second Reading debate on the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link Co - location Bill the Bill Throughout the whole process of the scrutiny of the Bill the Government obviously did not attach any importance to serious consultation and did not even consult the public seriously
今天，很多議員提出了很多重要的問題，但政府一直沒有回應，哪管我們辯論多數十小時至90小時甚或160小時，政府可能仍然不會回應，因為它知道即使不作回應，只要《條例草案》付諸表決，便會通過。
Today many Members have raised many important questions but the Government has yet to respond to them . Even if the duration of our debate were increased by dozens of hours to 90 or even 160 hours the Government might still not respond to them because it knows that even if it does not respond to them the Bill is certain to be passed when put to the vote
這是否真正尊重理性討論的表現？
Is this a manifestation of true respect for rational discussion?
儘管政府的諮詢不認真、提供的資訊不全面，以及重要的問題未獲解決，但建制派議員早已鐵定支持《條例草案》，不僅絕少或不向政府提出質問，也不提改善或優化高鐵的議案，更否決了所有值得立法會認真審議的提案。
Although the Governments consultation was not serious the information provided by it is incomprehensive and it has yet to resolve important issues pro - establishment Members had firmly decided long ago that they would support the Bill . Not only have they rarely if not never put questions about the Bill to the Government but they have also refrained from proposing motions to improve or enhance XRL and have even voted down all relevant proposals worth serious consideration by this Council
這種跟循功能界別利益和黨派立場投票的議會表現，恐怕......
I am afraid that such voting in accordance with the interests of functional constituencies and partisan stances in this Council is
這種跟循功能界別利益和黨派立場投票的議會表現，恐怕與講求證據和討論的理性、追求向選民和公帑負責的民主，距離甚遠。
I am afraid that such voting in accordance with the interests of functional constituencies and partisan stances in this Council is a far cry from both rationality which requires evidence and discussion and democracy which entails being accountable to voters and public money
這些發生在議會內的不當行為，是否符合議會民主的倫理？
Is such misconduct in this Council in line with the ethics of parliamentary democracy?
如果說現在的示威請願越來越暴力或過激，那麼這種制度性的暴力又是否過激？
If it is said that todays demonstrators and petitioners are becoming increasingly violent or radical may I ask if such institutional violence is radical?
雖然今天很多議員都請你不要干擾他們的發言，但我仍然多謝你的提醒。
Today many Members have asked you not to interrupt them when they speak but I still thank you for your reminder
我的說法是，我支持中止待續議案，就是要反對這種破壞議會民主倫理的惡習繼續延伸。
What I want to say is that my purpose in supporting the adjournment motion is to oppose the continuation of such an evil practice that harms the ethics of parliamentary democracy . Let me turn to objectives
從目標來說，反對《條例草案》者所提出的，主要是不想香港的《基本法》被破壞，不想立法會的功能被矮化，當然亦有市民是想爭取保衞既有的家園、減慢發展的速度、改變發展的模式，以至減少公帑的支出；而要求高鐵立即上馬者所追求的，則是盡快推動基建、加速社會轉變步伐，以免香港落後於全國，甚至成為孤島。
Those who oppose the Bill are mainly saying that they do not want the Basic Law of Hong Kong to be ruined and do not want the function of the Legislative Council to be debased . Of course among them are also people who strive to protect their existing homes decrease the speed of development change the patterns of development and reduce the spending of public money . In contrast those who demand the immediate implementation of the XRL project seek to expeditiously promote infrastructure development and accelerate the pace of social change so that Hong Kong will not fall behind the entire country or even become an isolated city
相比之下，支持社會高速發展和接軌的欲望，抱持"拖慢"等同"邊緣化"的憂心，是否更符合追求急促變化的"激進"稱謂？
By comparison is it not true that those who support the desire for rapid social development and convergence and those who are concerned that slowing down amounts to being marginalized deserve more to be called radicals seeking rapid changes?
主席，在電影"少林足球"中，周星馳唱歌後被打頭，於是嘗試向圍毆他的大哥們解釋，大師兄才是"鐵頭功"，而他自己則是"金剛腿"。正打得起勁的大哥們卻說："我管你是'鐵頭功'還是'金剛腿'！
President in the film Shaolin Soccer Stephen CHOW is hit on the head after singing a song and so he tries to explain to the men assaulting him that the real Iron Head is his eldest Shaolin brother while he himself is Mighty Steel Leg but the men who are vigorously beating him reply We do not care if you are Iron Head or Mighty Steel Leg!
"萌塞"的原因，是先入為主的偏見。
They are stubborn because they are prejudiced by preconceptions
在面對"阿爺"一叫便全體跪低的情況時，某些人真的會變得"萌塞"，既有的猜想、信念、情緒、語言、概念，都會阻礙他們聽取別人的意見。
In situations where everyone may kneel at a word from Grandpa some people will really become stubborn . Existing speculations beliefs emotions comments and concepts may stop them from listening to others opinions
一些認真提問的議員，或許並不是尋求拖延時間，但習慣了二元對立思維的人，對不盡相同的聲音總是裝作聽不懂，於是將這些議員在立法會內提出的質詢和議案一律判定為"阻住地球轉"。
Some Members who seriously ask questions perhaps do not seek to procrastinate but people who are used to binary oppositional thinking always pretend they do not understand dissenting voices and therefore conclude that all the questions asked and motions moved by those Members in this Council are obstructing the rotation of the Earth
地球真的在轉動嗎？
Is the Earth really rotating?
當然是，並且是圍繞着荒謬而轉。
Of course and it is rotating around an axis made of absurdities
你又為《條例草案》的二讀、委員會審議和三讀階段實施限時辯論，但立法會過往從未就法案的二讀和三讀辯論設下時限。
In addition you set time limits for the debates on the Bill in respect of its Second Reading consideration by committee of the whole Council and Third Reading but no time limit had ever been set for the Second Reading and Third Reading debates on a bill in this Council before
你今次真的立下很壞的先例。
You really set a very bad precedent this time
第二個荒謬，叫"葉劉"的荒謬。
The second absurdity is called the absurdity of Regina IP
《廣深港高鐵條例草案》委員會是歷年來最多議員加入的法案委員會。
The number of members of the Bills Committee on Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link Co - location Bill was the largest among all Bills Committees established over the years
第三個荒謬，叫"林鄭"的荒謬。
The third absurdity is called the absurdity of Carrie LAM
"那麼，若以後行政立法關係出現"基本分歧"，是否也不用討論和辯論？
So does it mean that should a fundamental difference of opinion arise with respect to the executive - legislature relationship in the future it will not be necessary to discuss and debate it?
我明白特首有其"柯打"，但當大家都質疑"一地兩檢"違憲違法時，特首應該向市民解釋為何《條例草案》未有違憲，以及通過一項違憲的法案對香港有何影響。
I understand that the Chief Executive has her orders but when the public suspects that the co - location arrangement is unconstitutional and unlawful the Chief Executive should explain to the public why the Bill is not unconstitutional as well as the impact of the passage of an unconstitutional bill on Hong Kong
第四個荒謬，叫財務委員會的荒謬。
The fourth absurdity is called the absurdity of the Finance Committee
為了讓法案委員會向內務委員會提交報告，好讓《條例草案》能趕及今天提交大會恢復二讀辯論，原訂於上月25日緊接內務委員會會議舉行的4小時財務委員會會議遭到取消。
In order for the Bills Committee to submit its report to the House Committee so that the Bill could be tabled in time to have its Second Reading debate resumed at todays Council meeting the four - hour Finance Committee meeting scheduled to be held immediately after the House Committee meeting on the 25 of last month was cancelled
只貪求交通方便快捷的議員為何不重視這意見呢？
How come the Member who only desires convenient and fast transport does not attach any importance to this view?
我認為在專業議題上，我們應聆聽專業團體的意見連特首也提出了"專業領航"的理念。
I think we should listen to professional bodies opinions on professional issues―even the Chief Executive has put forward the Led by Professionals principle
法律就是法律，不是由大多數人作決定便說得過去。
The law is the law . It is not a question to be decided by the majority of the public
主席，面對這麼多不同的荒謬，今天由陳淑莊議員提出的中止待續議案或許無法獲得通過，但我希望透過這項議案，以及我對這項議案的支持，表達我對這個世界如此荒謬的一些看法。
President given so many different absurdities it is perhaps impossible for the adjournment motion moved by Ms Tanya CHAN today to be passed . Still I hope that through this motion and my support for this motion I can express my views on such absurdities in this world
去年11月15日，立法會以38比22票表決通過高鐵"一地兩檢"無約束力議案，是假民意授權。
On 15 November last year the non - binding motion on the co - location arrangement for XRL was passed by 38 votes to 22 in this Council
政府三番四次利用不正常的立法會為所欲為，不是不諮詢，就是假諮詢。
That was a fake popular mandate . The Government has time and again used this abnormal Council to get its own way by refusing to launch any consultation or conducting fake consultations
上述表決結果，只是民主派失去6票而強行通過的結果。
The said voting result was only secured by forcing through the motion after the pro - democracy camp had lost six votes
為何我們經常說"一地兩檢"違憲違法？
Why do we always say that the co - location arrangement is unconstitutional and unlawful?
是因為"一地兩檢"破壞了"一國兩制"的決定......
This is because the co - location arrangement is damaging the one country two systems decision
離題就是離題，荒謬就是荒謬。
Digressions are digressions; absurdities are absurdities
主席，我謹以《廣深港高鐵條例草案》委員會主席的身份，匯報法案委員會的審議工作。
President in my capacity as Chairman of the Bills Committee on Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link Co - location Bill I would like to report on the deliberations of the Bills Committee
法案委員會察悉，香港特別行政區政府已於2017年7月25日公布為落實"一地兩檢"安排而建議的"三步走"程序。
The Bills Committee notes that the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR made an announcement on the proposed Three - step Process to put in place the co - location arrangement on 25 July 2017
"三步走"的程序簡述如下：第一步，內地與香港特區達成合作安排；第二步，全國人民代表大會常務委員會作出決定，批准及確認合作安排；及第三步，兩地按照各自的法律實施安排。
The Three - step Process is summarized as follows step one the Mainland and HKSAR are to reach a cooperation arrangement; step two the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress NPCSC makes a decision approving and endorsing the cooperation arrangement; and step three both sides implement the arrangement pursuant to their respective laws
其後，立法會於2017年11月15日通過香港特區政府提出的無約束力議案，支持政府依據"三步走"程序推展"一地兩檢"安排的後續工作。
Subsequently on 15 November 2017 the Legislative Council passed a non - binding motion moved by the HKSAR Government in support of the Government in taking forward the follow - up tasks of the co - location arrangement pursuant to the Three - step Process
之後，香港特區政府正式啟動"三步走"程序，於2017年11月18日與內地簽署《內地與香港特別行政區關於在廣深港高鐵西九龍站設立口岸實施"一地兩檢"的合作安排》。
Thereafter the HKSAR Government formally commenced the Three - step Process by signing with the Mainland the Co - operation Arrangement between the Mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Establishment of the Port at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link for Implementing Co - location Arrangement on 18 November 2017
《條例草案》旨在一宣布某範圍為西九龍站內地口岸區；二訂定廣深港高鐵香港段上營運中的客運列車的車廂，視為在西九龍站內地口岸區範圍之內；三訂定就某些目的而言，西九龍站內地口岸區的範圍，視為處於香港以外並處於內地以內；及四就若干權利及義務及相關事宜，以及就解釋關乎權利及義務的若干文件，訂定補充條文。
The Bill seeks to 1 declare an area as the West Kowloon Station WKS Mainland Port Area MPA; 2 provide that a train compartment of a passenger train in operation on the Hong Kong Section HKS of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link XRL is to be regarded as part of MPA of WKS; 3 provide that MPA of WKS is to be regarded as an area lying outside Hong Kong but lying within the Mainland for certain purposes; and 4 make supplementary provisions for certain rights and obligations and related matters and for the interpretation of certain documents in relation to rights and obligations . The Bills Committee held the first meeting on 12 February 2018 and the last one on 7 May
法案委員會在2018年2月12日召開首次會議，5月7日舉行最後一次會議，其間共舉行17次會議，歷時45小時，加上為時兩整天共19小時的公聽會，我衷心感謝各委員的大力支持和參與，此法案委員會是本會有史以來最多人參加的法案委員會。
During this period a total of 17 meetings that lasted 45 hours were held and two whole - day public hearings that lasted a total of 19 hours were held . I sincerely thank various members for their vigorous support and participation . This Bills Committee has been one with the largest membership in the history of this Council
委員對《條例草案》意見分歧，部分委員支持《條例草案》，部分委員則強烈反對。
Divergent views persist amongst members on the Bill . Some members of the Bills Committee support the Bill while some members strongly oppose it
表示支持的委員，認為《條例草案》對於在西九龍站實施擬議"一地兩檢"安排，實屬必要，因為這是廣深港高鐵香港段如期於2018年9月通車的關鍵。
Members who have expressed their support consider that the Bill is necessary for the implementation of the proposed co - location arrangement at WKS for it is vital to the timely commissioning of HKS of XRL in September 2018
這些委員贊同政府當局，認為《決定》已經為在西九龍站實施"一地兩檢"安排提供穩妥的法律基礎。
These members concur with the Administration that the Decision has provided a sound legal basis for implementing the co - location arrangement at WKS
不過，部分其他委員深切關注《條例草案》的憲制與法律基礎，並認為《條例草案》會違反《基本法》的多項條文，包括第四條、第十一條、第十八條、第十九條、第二十二條第三款等。
Some other members however are deeply concerned about the constitutional and legal basis of the Bill and consider that the Bill would contravene various articles of the Basic Law including Articles 4 11 18 19 and 223
反對《條例草案》的委員認為，《基本法》第十八條訂明，全國性法律除列於《基本法》附件三者外，不在香港特區實施。
Members who oppose the Bill hold the view that Article 18 of the Basic Law stipulates that national laws shall not be applied in HKSAR except for those listed in Annex III to the Basic Law
他們認為，《基本法》第十八條禁止在香港特區實施內地法律，而在西九龍站實施"一地兩檢"安排會立下壞先例，使全國性法律在無須列於《基本法》附件三的情況下在香港實施。
They consider that Article 18 of the Basic Law prohibits the application of Mainland laws in HKSAR and implementing the co - location arrangement at WKS would set a bad precedent for a national law to be implemented in Hong Kong without having to include it in Annex III to the Basic Law
但是，政府當局認為《基本法》第十八條的原意，是要限制全國性法律在香港特區範圍內對所有人一般性適用，以免損害香港特區的 高度自治權及法律制度。
However the Administration considers that the intent of Article 18 of the Basic Law is to restrict the general application of national laws to all persons within HKSAR in order not to undermine the high degree of autonomy and the legal system of HKSAR
政府當局解釋，根據《合作安排》設立內地口岸區及在該口岸實施內地法律，並不會出現上述的情況，因為第一，《條例草案》建議，內地口岸區會根據《合作安排》，為滿足實際政策需要而設立，即為高鐵乘客辦理內地通關手續的特殊目的而設立，涵蓋範圍不是全香港特區。
The Administration has explained that for the following reasons the establishment of MPA and the application of Mainland laws there in accordance with the Co - operation Arrangement would not give rise to the situations as mentioned above . First it is proposed under the Bill that MPA would be established for a specific purpose to meet a real policy need namely conducting Mainland clearance procedures on high - speed rail passengers pursuant to the Co - operation Arrangement and does not extend to the entire HKSAR
第二，內地法律在內地口岸區的實施對象主要是高鐵乘客，並非所有在香港的人。
Second Mainland laws would be mainly applicable to high - speed rail passengers in MPA but not all persons in Hong Kong
第三，在內地口岸區執行內地法律的會是內地機構，而非香港機構。
Third Mainland laws would be enforced by Mainland authorities in MPA but not Hong Kong authorities
第四，整個安排不會影響香港的出入境制度；及第五，市民可自行選擇是否乘搭高鐡並進入內地口岸區。
Fourth the entire arrangement would not undermine the immigration system of Hong Kong . Fifth citizens can make their own choice as to whether to use the high - speed rail and enter MPA
政府當局指出有關安排沒有將內地法律強制施加於任何人。
The Administration submits that the arrangement does not compel the application of Mainland laws on any person
因此，香港特區政府認為《條例草案》並不牽涉《基本法》第十八條。
The HKSAR Government therefore considers that Article 18 of the Basic Law is not engaged in the Bill
此外，反對《條例草案》的委員亦有提出，由於《基本法》第十九條第二款訂明，香港特區法院對香港特區所有案件均有審判權，部分委員非常關注《條例草案》是否會違反《基本法》第十九條第二款。
In addition members who oppose the Bill also indicate that as Article 192 of the Basic Law stipulates that the courts of HKSAR shall have jurisdiction over all cases in HKSAR some members are gravely concerned about whether the Bill would contravene Article 192 of the Basic Law
原因是《條例草案》如果獲得通過，將具有限制香港特區法院審判權的效果。
The reason is that the Bill if passed would have the effect of restricting the jurisdiction of the courts of HKSAR
政府當局認為，即使《條例草案》會具有限制香港法院司法管轄權的效果，但該等限制也會符合法院用以評估對某項權利的限制是否合理的"相稱驗證準則"。
The Administration takes the view that even though the Bill would have the effect of restricting the jurisdiction of Hong Kong courts such restriction would satisfy the proportionality test adopted by the courts in assessing whether a restriction on a right is reasonable
若法院認為《基本法》某項條文對授予權力、賦予權利或保障自由作出了規定，同時容許行政機關或立法機關對有關權力、權利和自由作出限制，便會運用包含4個步驟的"相稱驗證準則"，檢視有關限制是否合憲。
If the court considers that a particular article of the Basic Law provides for conferring powers and rights or guaranteeing freedoms and allows the executive authorities or the legislature to restrict such powers rights and freedoms it would apply the four - step proportionality test to determine whether the restriction concerned is constitutional
政府當局認為有合理理據證明《條例草案》能符合上述的"相稱驗證準則"。
The Administration considers it reasonably arguable that the Bill would satisfy the said proportionality test
《基本法》第八十條載明，香港特區各級法院是香港特區的司法機關，行使香港特區的審判權。
Article 80 of the Basic Law states that the courts of HKSAR at all levels shall be the judiciary of HKSAR exercising the judicial power of HKSAR
有委員關注到，設立內地口岸區，並在內地口岸區除保留事項外實施內地法律，或會違反《基本法》第八十條。
A few members raise concern that the establishment of MPA where the laws of the Mainland would be applied except for reserved matters might contravene Article 80 of the Basic Law
政府當局回應時表示《條例草案》沒有任何條文改變香港特區各級法院作為香港特區司法機關的角色。
The Administration responds that none of the provisions of the Bill seeks to affect the role of the courts at all levels of HKSAR as the judiciary of HKSAR
政府當局解釋，《條例草案》第61b條只劃分內地對內地口岸區的管轄權，而不是香港特區各級法院作為特區司法機關的角色或特區法院裁決判案的權力。
The Administration explains that clause 61b of the Bill merely serves to delineate the Mainlands jurisdiction over MPA but not the role of the courts at all levels of HKSAR as the judiciary of HKSAR or their power to adjudicate cases
法案委員會曾就《條例草案》的法律及草擬方面，作出討論。
The Bills Committee has discussed legal and drafting issues concerning the Bill
有委員認為，《條例草案》詳題的某些字眼不夠明確，可能令人難以理解，又要求政府當局在弁言中加入更多詳情，解釋《條例草案》的背 景。
A number of members have commented that certain words in the Long Title of the Bill are not specific enough and may lead to difficulty in comprehension and called on the Administration to include more details in the Preamble to explain the background of the Bill
政府當局亦作出回應，指根據立法會《議事規則》第503條，每項法案須有一詳題，以一般性詞句說明該法案的主旨。
The Administration has also responded that under Rule 503 of the Rules of Procedure of the Legislative Council every bill must have a long title setting out the purposes of the bill in general terms
另外，根據律政司法律草擬科編寫的《香港法律草擬文體及實務指引》第2.1.7段，詳題可令讀者知悉有關法例的主旨或標的。
In addition according to paragraph 2.17 of Drafting Legislation in Hong Kong―A Guide to Styles and Practices compiled by the Law Drafting Division of the Department of Justice the long title puts the reader on notice as to the purpose or subject of the legislation
政府當局強調，當局已就各考慮因素作出適當平衡，以確保符合《議事規則》第503條的規定。
The Administration has stressed that it has struck an appropriate balance among different considerations so as to ensure that Rule 503 of the Rules of Procedure is complied with
法案委員會察悉，《條例草案》第61條建議，除就保留事項外，a就內地法律及香港法律於內地口岸區的適用而言；並b就內地口岸區的管轄權的劃分而言，內地口岸區的範圍，視為處於香港以外並處於內地以內。其法律效果是，就非保留事項而言，內地法律將適用於內地口岸區內將由內地根據《條例草案》附表1所列的《合作安排》第四條實施管轄。
The Bills Committee has noted that clause 61 of the Bill proposes that except for reserved matters MPA is to be regarded as an area lying outside Hong Kong but lying within the Mainland for the purposes of a the application of the laws of the Mainland and of the laws of Hong Kong in MPA; and b the
范國威議員要求根據《議事規則》第544條，無經預告動議一項議案，不將《2018年聯合國制裁條例草案》交付內務委員會處理。
Mr Gary FAN requested to move a motion without notice under RoP 544 that the United Nations Sanctions Amendment Bill 2018 shall not be referred to the House Committee under RoP 544
根據該條，議員必須獲得立法會主席同意後，才可動議此議案。
According to the provision a Member can only move this motion with the consent of the President of the Legislative Council
因此，范國威議員，你現在只可精簡說出你為何要動議此議案，而不可直接動議議案。
Therefore Mr Gary FAN you can now only concisely state your reason for moving this motion but cannot move the motion directly
主席，請問我有多少時間發言？
President how much time do I have?
區諾軒議員，你有甚麼規程問題？
Mr AU Nok - hin what is your point of order?
經考慮《條例草案》的重要性、迫切性、影響範圍、具針對性及不具爭議性的地方，以及對香港的國際社會地位的影響後，我根據《議事規則》，動議本會直接進入二讀辯論的程序。
Having considered the Bills significance urgency scope of impact targeted and non - controversial areas as well as its impacts on Hong Kongs international status I move under RoP that the Council proceeds directly to the Second Reading debate of the Bill
這項議案亦不會訂立先例，影響日後立法會處理《條例草案》的安排。
Also this motion will not set a precedent to affect the future arrangement of the Legislative Council for processing the Bill
據我了解，該條例草案旨在使根據該條例訂立的規例，能對聯合國安全理事會決定予以制裁的人，直接施加制裁。
To my understanding the Bill seeks to enable regulations made under the United Nations Sanctions Ordinance to impose sanctions directly against persons whom the Security Council of the United Nations decides to sanction
我認為該條例草案並無迫切性，而至今亦沒有資料令我信納，本會有必要不按照一貫做法，把法案交付內務委員會，考慮是否成立法案委員會詳細研究。
I consider that the Bill is not urgent and so far there is no information to convince me that this Council should depart from the established practice of referring the Bill to the House Committee for considering whether a Bills Committee should be formed for detailed deliberation
因此，我不同意讓范國威議員動議此議案。
Hence I do not consent to Mr Gary FANs moving of this motion
眾所周知，高鐵由醞釀之初便出現巨大爭議，超支、延誤、工程失誤，醜聞不斷。
It is widely known that the express rail link XRL faced great controversies at the very beginning of its planning and an avalanche of scandals ensued thereafter such as cost overruns delays and construction blunders
我個人甚至認為，就《條例草案》必須重新諮詢公眾，才能符合程序公義。
I personally even hold that only by consulting the public again on the Bill can procedural justice be upheld
代理主席，自從特首林鄭月娥宣布以"三步走"形式為"一地兩檢"立法，便已為立法會的審議訂下死線，以時間緊迫、高鐵要在今年9月通車為由，迫使立法會倉卒通過《條例草案》，這便是我支持中止待續的原因。
Deputy President since the announcement by Chief Executive Carrie LAM of the enactment of legislation on the co - location arrangement through the Three - step Process a deadline has been set for the scrutiny in the Legislative Council and the Government has been forcing the Legislative Council to hastily pass the Bill on the grounds that time is running short and XRL must be commissioned in September this year . This explains why I support the adjournment of the debate
2014年、2015年發生超支、延誤，2015年高鐵本應通車，到現在3年後仍然未通車，代表政府突然又多了3年時間，處理我們關注的"一地兩檢"是否違憲、有否導致種種問題。
There were cost overruns and delays in 2014 and 2015 and three years after 2015 the scheduled year of its commissioning XRL has yet to be commissioned . This means that the Government has unexpectedly got three more years to address our concerns such as whether the co - location arrangement is unconstitutional and whether it has given rise to various problems
政府根本有充足時間，就"一地兩檢"進行公眾諮詢，讓法案委員會審議《條例草案》，以及釐清所有有關"一地兩檢"是否違反《基本法》、是否危害或破壞"一國兩制"的問題。
The Government basically has sufficient time to conduct a public consultation on the co - location arrangement allow the Bills Committee to scrutinize the Bill and clarify all such matters as whether the co - location arrangement has infringed the Basic Law and whether it would cause harm or undermine one country two systems
代理主席，為何我支持這項中止待續議案呢？
Deputy President why do I support the adjournment motion?
原因是政府沒有採取我剛才提及的行動，反而在2017年7月，即2010年立法會批出撥款興建高鐵整整7年半之後，或原本通車日期延遲兩年半之後，才交出"一地兩檢"具體方案。
The reason is that the Government had failed to take the actions I mentioned just now but instead presented a specific proposal on the co - location arrangement only in July 2017 a good seven and a half years after the Legislative Council granted the funding approval for building XRL in 2010 or two and a half years after the original scheduled date of its commissioning
短短1年時間，政府突然說時間十分緊迫，但之前7年沒有採取行動，沒有提出具體方案，沒有前來立法會交代。
With merely one year left the Government unexpectedly said that time was pressing; while in the previous seven years it failed to take any moves present any specific proposal or come to the Legislative Council to give an account