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施政報告中提到會重新推出工廈活化計劃，甚至容許改裝整幢工廈為過渡性房屋。
The Policy Address mentions re - launching the revitalization scheme for industrial buildings and even allowing conversion of the whole industrial building into transitional housing
我想指出，貨運物流業的中小型企業就是過往工廈活化計劃的受害者，因為當工廈重建或改裝時，它們都會被迫搬遷；亦由於工廈數目減少，令工廈的租金急速上升，增加了貨運物流業中小企的營運成本。
I wish to point out that the small and medium enterprises SMEs of the freight logistics sector were the victims of the past revitalization scheme for industrial buildings . Because when the industrial buildings were being reconstructed or converted they would be forced to move out . Besides a rapid rise in rents of industrial buildings due to the decrease in their number has increased the operating costs of SMEs in the freight logistics sector
因此，政府在推行新一輪的活化工廈計劃時，必須預留部分地區的工廈以供物流貨運業之用。
Hence when the Government launches a new round of revitalization scheme for industrial buildings it must reserve some industrial buildings in certain districts for freight logistics use
為了配合未來對土地和房屋的需求，自由黨贊成應該未雨綢繆，就開發有潛質的土地作研究。
In order to cope with the future demand for land and housing the Liberal Party agrees that we should prepare for the rainy days by conducting studies on the exploration of potential land sites
對於行政長官倡議的東大嶼計劃中提到，政府會為配合中部水域人工島的發展，優先推展興建一組全新策略性道路和鐵路網絡，這個運輸基建先行模式，是自由黨一直所倡議的。
Under the East Lantau plan advocated by the Chief Executive in order to tie in with the development of artificial islands in the central waters the Government will give priority to the construction of a new strategic road and railway network . This approach of giving priority to transport infrastructure has long been advocated by the Liberal Party
因為政府過去只按人口密度和社區發展規模來決定是否需要逐步擴建交通和其他民生配套，往往導致交通配套嚴重滯後，搬入新發展區的市民猶如住在孤島般，苦不堪言，將軍澳就是一個典型例子。
Because in the past when the Government decided whether it was necessary to gradually provide additional transport and livelihood facilities on the basis of population density and the scale of community development the provision of transport facilities would usually be seriously lagging behind . The residents who moved into the new development district would have the feeling of living in an isolated island and their untold miseries are beyond description . Tseung Kwan O is a typical example
就"基建先行"的概念，希望能同樣應用於日後所有新發展區。
I hope that this concept of infrastructure before population intake will be applicable to all new development districts in future
就交通方面，行政長官在施政報告中表示，今年是運輸基建的豐收年，因為廣深港高鐵香港段、港珠澳大橋及蓮塘/香園圍新陸路口岸都會在2018年落成開通，前兩個運輸基建已分別在9月和10月開通，但兩個基建在開通初期均出現混亂，包括廣深港高鐵的票務安排和港珠澳大橋的交通接駁問題等。
In terms of transport in the Policy Address the Chief Executive says that this is a bumper year for transport infrastructure because in 2018 the Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link XRL the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge HZMB and the new land boundary control point at LiantangHeung Yuen Wai would be commissioned . The first two transport infrastructural projects were commissioned in September and October respectively but there were teething problems including the ticketing arrangements of XRL and the transport connection arrangements of HZMB
自由黨明白新建設需要一段時間磨合，但希望政府能盡快與有關方面聯繫，理順兩個運輸基建的運作。
The Liberal Party understands that it usually takes some time for a new facility to run smoothly but we hope that the Government can through liaising with the authorities concerned as soon as possible rationalize the operation of the two transport infrastructure facilities
自由黨更加希望政府能以這兩個新運輸基建作借鑒，讓預計會在今年年底開通的蓮塘/香園圍新陸路口岸能夠暢順運作。
The Liberal Party also hopes that the Government can learn from the experience with these two new transport infrastructure facilities so that we can see the smooth operation of the new land boundary control point at LiantangHeung Yuen Wai which is scheduled to be commissioned at the end of this year
為有效紓緩過海交通擠塞的問題，政府計劃增加紅磡海底隧道及東區海底隧道的收費，並同時調低西區海底隧道的收費，而收費的調整會集中於佔交通流量較高的私家車、的士和電單車。
In order to effectively alleviate the congestion problem of the cross harbour traffic the Government plans to increase the tolls for the Cross Harbour Tunnel at Hung Hom CHT and the Eastern Harbour Crossing EHC and at the same time reduce the tolls for the Western Harbour Crossing WHC while the toll adjustment will focus on private vehicles taxis and motorcycles which account for a bigger share of the traffic volume
對於政府今次的建議，自由黨認為是較以往的"紅加東減"方案有進步，因為今次建議內包括會調低西隧的收費。
In regard to this proposal from the Government the Liberal Party thinks that it has improved from the previous one which involved an increase of tolls for CHT and a decrease of tolls for EHC as this proposal includes the reduction of tolls for WHC
對於三隧分流的新收費方案，由於紅隧佔最有利的地理位置，亦擁有最完善的接駁道路網絡，以交通管理角度而言，它的收費理應最高，才可達致分流效果。
As regards the new toll proposal for rationalizing the traffic distribution among the three tunnels since CHT occupies the most advantageous geographical location and has the best connecting road network from the perspective of traffic management its tolls should be the highest in order to achieve a reasonable distribution of traffic
由於駕駛者會按其車程、便利程度和收費水 平選擇合適隧道，因此，任何能夠拉近特別是紅隧和西隧收費的計劃，也必然能夠達致分流的目的。
Given that a motorist will choose the suitable tunnel after taking into account the driving distance level of convenience and toll level any proposal which will bring the toll levels of the tunnels concerned particularly those between CHT and WHC can naturally achieve the goal of rationalizing the traffic distribution among the three tunnels
至於有指拉近三隧收費會把部分車流引向西隧，導致西隧也出現擠塞，最終以往願意用金錢買時間而使用西隧的駕駛者，就會失去了一個選擇。
Some people say that when the toll levels of the three tunnels are drawn closer some traffic flow will be diverted to WHC leading to traffic congestion there and eventually the loss of one option for motorists who were willing to pay more for using WHC in exchange for less travel time
不過，長遠而言，隨着車輛數目增加和社會發展，政府確實應該就第四條過海隧道進行研究。
But in the long run with the rise in the number of vehicles and the development of society the Government should really conduct a study on a fourth harbour crossing tunnel
主席，我認為議會應該支持政府建議的方案，我想在此提出兩點供大家考慮：第一，正如張宇人議員指出，政府的方案其實是把西隧自動調整收費的權力收回，直至2023年歸還西隧給政府前，西隧都只能按照目前訂下的收費執行。
President in my view the Council should support the Governments proposal . I would like to raise two points for Members consideration . Firstly as highlighted by Mr Tommy CHEUNG the Governments proposal actually seeks to take back the automatic toll adjustment power of the WHC operator so that before WHCs return to the Government in 2023 the WHC operator can only charge according to the presently proposed tolls
第二，如果政府的分流建議不能獲得通過，將會令我接着會討論的豁免專營巴士隧道收費計劃無法全面落實，使用西隧過海巴士服務的市民將無法享受此優惠。
Secondly if the Governments traffic distribution proposal cannot be passed the tunnel toll waiver scheme for franchised buses which I am going to discuss will be unable to be fully implemented and the passengers using WHC tunnel bus service will be unable to enjoy this concession
因此，自由黨希望各位同事慎重考慮，並且接納政府建議的三隧分流的方案。
Therefore the Liberal Party hopes that Members can carefully consider and accept the Governments proposal for rationalizing the traffic distribution among the three tunnels
除了調整三隧的收費外，政府為鼓勵市民利用集體運輸工具橫過維多利亞港，建議豁免專營巴士的隧道費，以紓緩專營巴士日後的加價壓力。
Apart from adjusting the tolls of the three tunnels in order to encourage the public to make use of mass transit carriers to cross the Victoria Harbour the Government suggests waiving the tunnel tolls for franchised buses so as to alleviate the fare increase pressure of franchised buses in future
建議原意雖好，但與去年的"免入息審查的公共交通費用補貼計劃"犯下同一錯誤，便是未能公平對待所有公共交通工具，今次的建議同樣沒有包括非專營巴士中的"邨巴"服務及公共小巴。
Notwithstanding its good intention this proposal repeats the same mistake as the non - means - tested Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme introduced last year of not treating all the public means of transport in a fair manner . Similarly this proposal does not include residents bus services and public light buses PLBs among non - franchised buses . In fact residents buses and PLBs no matter green or red PLBs also serve the public filling the gap in services of franchised buses
為鼓勵更多市民使用公共交通工具，政府應把公共交通工具如邨巴及公共小巴納入豁免隧道收費計劃內。
In order to encourage more people to use public transport services the Government should incorporate such public transport services as residents buses and PLBs into the tunnel toll waiver scheme
政府多次強調平衡公共交通的生態不易，但政府往往推出一些措施破壞這個來得不易的平衡生態。
The Government has stressed many times that it is not easy to maintain a balance among public transport services but it usually introduces some measures that undermine the hard - earned state of balance
除了去年的"免入息審查的公共交通費用補貼計劃"和今年建議豁免隧道費的措施外，過往長者及合資格殘疾人士公共交通票價優惠計劃同樣只將部分公共交通工具納入計劃內，因而造成不公平現象。
Apart from the non - means - tested Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme introduced last year and the tunnel toll waiver scheme suggested this year the Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities implemented some years ago has also only covered some of the public transport services thus making it unfair to the other transport services
自由黨希望政府盡快就2元乘車優惠計劃進行檢討，並把計劃的涵蓋範圍擴展至設有八達通的紅色小巴和街渡，以惠及更多有需要的人士。
The Liberal Party hopes that the Government can conduct a review on the 2 concession scheme as soon as possible and extend the coverage of the scheme to red PLBs and kaitos on which Octopus cards can be used so as to benefit more people in need
長遠而言，因應市民出行的改變及跨境人流的增加，自由黨仍然希望政府盡快展開第四次整體運輸研究，以便就未來的交通運輸需求作更好的規劃。
In the long run in view of the changes in commute of the public and the increase in cross boundary passengers the Liberal Party still hopes that the Government can quickly embark on the Fourth Comprehensive Transport Study so as to have a better planning for future transportation need
對於政府表示會研究日後讓支持經濟活動的車輛可享有較優惠的隧道費，我是絕對支持的。
I will absolutely support the Governments proposal to study the possibility for vehicles supporting economic activities to enjoy concessionary tunnel tolls
現時中、重型貨車和旅遊巴士均肩負支持香港貿易物流及旅遊業的重要角色，推動香港的經濟發展。
At present heavy and medium goods vehicles as well as coaches are playing an important role in supporting the trading logistics and tourism sectors of Hong Kong and promoting Hong Kongs economic development but the tolls for these vehicles are relatively high at present
這些車輛目前的隧道費相對較高，若能考慮到它們對本地經濟的貢獻，而讓它們可享有較優惠的隧道費，肯定是一項德政，有助業界減輕經營成本並回饋使用者。
Considering their contributions to local economy it definitely will be a benevolent policy if they are allowed to enjoy concessionary tunnel tolls as this can help lower the operating costs of the sectors and the cost thus saved can be ploughed back to their users
為解決泊車車位不足的問題，施政報告中提到會在政府設施和公共休憩用地增加公眾泊車位，估計未來5年會增加最少1,500個公眾泊車位，但對於尚欠以萬計的車位而言真是杯水車薪。
For the purpose of resolving the problem of insufficient parking spaces the Policy Address mentions increasing the number of public parking spaces in government facilities and public open space . Although it is estimated that at least 1 500 public parking spaces will be increased in the coming five years this is nothing more than a drop in the bucket in the face of a shortfall of tens of thousands of parking spaces
政府已經因應市民對房屋的需求，而將多個短期租約的臨時停車場土地收回作發展之用；近日啟德分別有兩個可供500架大型車輛停泊的臨時停車場，被收回作發展之用，相信是預備興建體育園區。
Responding to the housing demand of the public the Government has already resumed a number of sites which were used as temporary car parks on short - term tenancies for development purpose . Recently two temporary car parks in Kai Tak which could accommodate 500 large vehicles were resumed for development purpose possibly in preparation for the construction of the Multi - purpose Sports Complex
自由黨希望政府能夠加快泊車需求的研究，以便盡快規劃足夠的商用泊車設施，配合社會的發展。
The Liberal Party hopes that the Government can expedite the study on the need for parking spaces so as to plan quickly for the provision of sufficient commercial parking facilities to tie in with social development
此外，自由黨強烈要求政府擱置拆卸現有公共多層停車場的計劃，增設專地專用的臨時商用停車場，開闢更多可供商用車輛於晚上停泊的路旁泊位，以及全面落實小巴可於晚上停泊在小巴站內等措施。
Besides the Liberal Party strongly requests the Government to shelve the plan to demolish existing public multi - storey car parks set up more purpose - built temporary commercial car parks provide more on - street parking spaces for commercial vehicles during night time and fully implement the measure to allow parking of PLBs at PLB stands during night time
主席，對於施政報告隻字不提如何打擊非法載客取酬的"白牌車"，我感到非常失望。
President the Policy Address has been silent on how to combat illegal carriage of passengers for reward by private cars or white licence cars service and I feel highly disappointed
近年"白牌車"肆虐，歸根究底是政府監管不力，執法不嚴。
The infestation of white licence cars service in recent years is attributed to the ineffective monitoring and lax enforcement by the Government
最諷刺的是，行政長官希望維持香港為最安全的城市，但道路上卻滿布"炸彈"，充斥了大量不受監管的車輛及司機進行非法載客取酬活動，一旦發生意外，這些非法行為將累及其他道路使用者失去應有的保障。
It is most ironical that the Chief Executive wants to maintain Hong Kong as the safest city while the roads are full of bombs as reflected by a large number of unregulated vehicles and drivers engaged in illegal carriage of passengers for reward activities . Once an accident happens other road users will also be affected as they may lose the protection due to them
事實上，非法"白牌車"對合規經營的公共交通工具造成極大衝擊，不但載客量減少，影響生計，司機亦嚴重流失，的士及小巴有接近兩成車輛因為司機不足而被迫閒置。
As a matter of fact illegal white licence cars service has brought a significant impact on those public transport operators whose operations are in compliance with the rules . Due to decrease in passenger volume the drivers livelihood is affected leading to a serious wastage of drivers . Nearly 20 % of taxis and PLBs are forced to be left idle due to lack of drivers
為了打擊"白牌車"，希望運輸及房屋局責成警方加強執法，並盡快修訂相關法例，加重涉及"白牌車"罪行的罰則，甚至充公犯罪的車輛。
In order to clamp down on white licence cars service we hope that the Transport and Housing Bureau can instruct the Police to step up enforcement actions and amend the related laws without delay so as to increase penalties on white licence cars service related crimes and even confiscate the vehicles carrying out illegal activities
為了改善路邊空氣質素，施政報告建議在2023年年底前分階段淘汰歐盟IV期的柴油商業車，自由黨希望有關計劃是以現時淘汰歐盟IV期前老舊商業柴油車計劃作藍本。
In order to improve roadside air quality the Policy Address suggests progressively phasing out Euro IV diesel commercial vehicles by the end of 2023 . The Liberal Party hopes that the blueprint of this plan will be modelled on the existing scheme of phasing out the old pre - Euro IV diesel commercial vehicles
另外，由於歐盟IV期的車輛涉及的年份甚廣，最舊的可能已達13年，最短的只有數年，因此，政府推出的特惠補貼，除與淘汰歐盟IV期前的柴油車一樣與購置新車脫鈎外，特惠補貼的發放應以車齡釐定，車齡越小，可獲的特惠補 貼則會越多，以鼓勵車主盡早更換。
Besides since the age range of Euro IV diesel vehicles is wide from the oldest ones which may be already 13 years of age to the youngest ones of only a few years old the ex gratia payment introduced by the Government apart from being delinked from the purchase of new vehicles as in the scheme of phasing out the pre - Euro IV diesel vehicles should also be determined by the age of a vehicle so that the younger the vehicle the more ex gratia payment it can obtain with a view to encouraging vehicle owners to replace their old vehicles as early as possible
至於最終方案，希望環境保護署盡快與相關業界商討。
In regard to the final proposal I hope that the Environmental Protection Department can discuss with the sectors concerned without delay
重要的是，計劃應盡量減低對這些"搵食車"的影響。
It is important that the scheme should minimize the impact on these commercial vehicles
主席，在昨晚會議暫停前，羅致光局長提及我的名字，指我可能會提述輸入外勞的議題。
President before the meeting was suspended last night Dr LAW Chi - kwong Secretary for Labour and Welfare mentioned that I might bring up the issue of importation of labour
凡此種種的事情，大家需要溝通和了解才知道情況如何。
It is therefore unfair to put all the blame on the Labour and Welfare Bureau accusing them of refusing to import workers and thereby causing shortage of labour
我期望局長盡快抽時間與他們商談，而不要透過鍵盤溝通或傳媒來回應。
I hope that the Secretary will spare some time to discuss with them personally as soon as possible instead of responding behind his computer screen or through the media
這是不健康、不實際，亦不能解決問題的。
It is an unhealthy and impractical approach which cannot bring about any solution
雖然局長說小學生不會這樣思考，但小學生也懂得計算這樣簡單的數學題。
The Secretary said that even primary school students would not think in this way but it is some simple mathematics that can be understood by primary school students
假設在立法後，有已經創業的年青人不幸地在5年、6年後失敗而要結業。當他計算員工的遣散費或長期服務金時當然，有算式便計算得到他要在結業一刻才知道自己要承擔多少責任。
If some young entrepreneurs end up in failure and close their business after five to six years following the enactment of the legislation only at the point of closing down will they be able to find out the exact amount of severance payment SP or long service payment LSP they have to pay the employees although there is a formula for calculating the payment
不過，現時所謂的最終方案同樣複雜，只是延長了時間，提高資助額，但計算方法同樣複雜。
However the so - called finalized proposal that is being put forth now is similarly complicated . The only difference is that the subsidy period has been extended and the amount of subsidy has been increased but the calculation method is equally complicated
商界只是要求一道簡單、清晰易明的方程式，但最終卻不經修改。
The business sector only asks for a simple clear and easy - to - understand formula but the formula remains unchanged
我要重申，現時商界知道取消對沖安排是勢在必行，所以會面對現實，接受有關法例的落實，但最大的問題是計算方法及政策令很多中小企抗拒。
I would like to reiterate that fact that the business sector understands that the abolition of the offsetting arrangement is inevitable and they will accept the reality that the relevant legislation will be enacted . Nonetheless the main issue is that the calculation method and the policies concerned have caused resistance among many SMEs
大家坐在議事堂內，都希望解決問題，尤其是建制派不想為政府製造問題，更不想繼續爭拗一些社會有爭議的議題。
Everyone sitting in the Chamber wants to work out a solution . In particular the pro - establishment camp does not want to get the Government into trouble . Neither do we wish to prolong the debate on this controversial social issue
我們只想解決問題。
We simply want to work out a solution
不過，如果推行"基金池"方案，他們可能全皆支持，這樣便皆大歡喜了。
However the fund pool proposal is likely to gain their full support and everyone will be happy if it is adopted
施政報告在勞工福利及勞工支援方面確實下了很大工夫，例如優化就業支援計劃及社區照顧及支援服務；扶貧；支援殘疾人士、精神病康復者及少數族裔人士，以及擴展長者生活津貼等。
Returning to the Policy Address it has indeed covered many aspects of employees benefits and support such as enhancing the employment support programme as well as the community care and support services poverty alleviation supporting persons with disabilities ex - mentally ill persons and ethnic minorities and extending the old age living allowance
凡此種種，皆是好事，我絕對支持。
All these are good initiatives and I absolutely support them
主席，我在致謝議案的首個辯論環節，談了香港未來的發展方向，現時在第三個環節，我想談談關乎香港10多萬間中小微企生死的大事，便是取消強制性公積金對沖的安排。
President in the first debate session on the Motion of Thanks I spoke on the future direction of the development of Hong Kong . We are now in the third debate session and I want to talk about a major life or death issue for some 100 000 micro small and medium enterprises MSMEs in Hong Kong and that is the abolition of the offsetting arrangement under the Mandatory Provident Fund MPF System
行政長官林鄭月娥在本年度的施政報告提出取消強積金對沖的所謂終極方案，這個方案將政府的資助年期由原來的12年延長至25年，資助金額由原本的172億元增加至293億元。
Chief Executive Carrie LAM puts forth in the Policy Address this year a so - called ultimate proposal on the offsetting arrangement under the MPF System . Under this proposal the Government will extend the subsidy period from the original 12 years to 25 years with its financial commitment increasing from the original 17.2 billion to 29.3 billion
表面上，特區政府對取消強積金對沖的問題作出較大程度的承諾。作為受到取消強積金對沖最大衝擊的中小微企，應該體諒政府的苦心接受方案。
On the surface the SAR Government seems to be making a bigger commitment in abolishing the offsetting arrangement under the MPF System and MSMEs which bear the brunt of the abolition should appreciate the Governments painstaking effort and accept the proposal
不過，作為中小微企的代表，我想在此跟特首和局長說一句話，不好意思，中小微企啃不下。
But as the representative of MSMEs I wish to say a few words to the Chief Executive and the Secretary here . Sorry MSMEs could not possibly take it
我先在此強調一點，業界對於取消強積金跟遣散費和長期服務金對沖是支持的，我們也理解，但問題是我們對於政府提出的所謂終極方案，有強烈的擔憂。
Here I must stress that the sector supports offsetting severance payment SP and long service payment LSP with MPF benefits . We understand the purpose just that we are strongly concerned about the so - called ultimate proposal of the Government
首先，在目前容許僱主利用5%的強積金供款全數對沖遣散費和長期服務金的情況下，仍然有三分之二的僱主需要額外提供資金支付遣散費和長期服務金的差額。
To begin with under the existing practice which allows employers to use their 5 % MPF contributions to fully offset SP and LSP two thirds of the employers still need extra money to pay the outstanding SP and LSP
不過，政府資助額在3年後會不斷遞減，政府的承擔越來越輕，但企業的承擔則越來越重。
But the amount of subsidy will be gradually reduced after three years . The Governments commitment will gradually diminish while the enterprises commitment will gradually become heavy
在政府資助期25年完結之後，假設一間只有4名僱員的中小微企，如果它的僱員入職年期較長，其中一名僱員退休，這名僱員的長期服務金已經達到上限的39萬元，扣除專項儲蓄戶口內所有金錢後，僱主還要額外支付高達10萬元以上的差額。
For example at the end of the 25 - year subsidy period an MSME with only four staff members who have long years of service one of them will retire soon . The LSP for this employee already reaches the 390,000 ceiling . After deducting the money in the designated savings account the employer still has to pay 100,000 or more to make up the outstanding LSP
這些突如其來的或有負債，並非中小微企所能負擔。
MSMEs cannot afford these sudden contingent liabilities
根據過往3年的數據，長期服務金及遣散費對沖總額分別大概30億元、33億5,000萬元及38億5,000萬元，在正常情況下，相信1%的供款加上"大基金池"的投資收益，足夠應付長期服務金及遣散費的對沖問題。
According to estimates on the total salary expenditures in Hong Kong now an annual amount of the 1 % extra contribution is about 5.4 billion; and according to the data of the past three years about 3 billion 3.35 billion and 3.85 billion were offset for LSP and SP respectively . They believe that under normal circumstances their 1 % contributions together with investment returns from the cash pool savings should be adequate to solve the MPF offsetting problem . The proposal will not undermine any rights and interests of employees
這方案既可以做到不損害勞方的任何權益，亦可以消除中小微企對突然支付的巨額遣散費和長期服務金所帶來的財政壓力和擔憂，甚至政府對"大基金池"的注資金額的承擔亦會更輕，本身就是勞方、資方及政府的三贏安排。
Also it can eliminate the financial burden and worries of MSMEs in connection with the sudden need to pay a large sum of SP and LSP . Moreover the Government can contribute less into the cash pool . The proposal is indeed a triple - win arrangement to the employee the employer and the Government
當然，局長早前以"大基金池"方案可能會出現濫用的道德風險，拒絕有關建議。
Certainly the Secretary turned down the proposal earlier saying that the enhanced cash pool option may have a moral hazard of abuse
不過我想指出，香港中華出入口商會及香港各界商會聯席會議，均就"大基金池"方案建議引入防範機制，例如僱主只能向"大基金池"申領八成的遣散費和長期服務金給僱員，僱主需要自行負擔餘下的兩成，即僱主也要支付金錢。
But I wish to say that HKCIEA and HKBCJC have introduced a mechanism against abuse for the proposal . For example employers are only allowed to claim 80 % of their SP and LSP expenditures from the cash pool and they have to pay the outstanding 20 % themselves . In other words employers are also required to pay money
僱主在遣散有關員工後，短期內不可再次聘請有關職位，這樣可以堵塞濫用"大基金池"的漏洞，消除有關道德風險。
Besides after dismissing an employee the employer concerned will not be allowed to make recruitment for the same post within a short time to plug the loophole of abusing the cash pool and eliminate the potential moral hazard
特首早前曾說，現時特區政府提出的取消強積金對沖方案是終極方案，不會再妥協，不會再延遲，我希望林太可以考慮清楚，回心轉意。
The Governments proposal to abolish the offsetting arrangement under the MPF System is according to what the Chief Executive said earlier the ultimate proposal . There will not be any compromise or delay . I hope Mrs Carrie LAM can consider carefully and change her mind
我十分理解特首和局長希望可以在本屆政府任期內通過有關方案，解決困擾多年的強積金與遣散費和長期服務金對沖的問題，不過業界提出的憂慮並非刻意阻撓或拖延政府，今次取消強積金對沖問題，關乎全香港中小微企的生死存亡，所以希望局方可以關注我們的憂慮。
I know that the Chief Executive and the Secretary also wish to have the proposal passed within the term of this Government so as to tackle the problem of the offsetting arrangement under the MPF System that has haunted us for years . The sector has voiced out their concerns but they do not mean to deliberately create an obstacle or stall the Government . The abolition concerns the life or death of all MSMEs in Hong Kong
其實，現時中小微企的各大商會包括行業商會和中小企商會，均十分支持"大基金池"方案。其他大商會亦對"大基金池"沒有太大的反對聲音，而我亦聽不到他們有反對的聲音。
In fact major trade associations of MSMEs including those of different industries and small and medium enterprises are very supportive of the enhanced version of the cash pool proposal; and other major trade associations have no strong opposition against it either or at least I have not heard any strong opposition from them