Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
事實上，在現時領取綜援的人士當中，一半以上是長者，再加上殘障人士，佔總數超過七成；另外一成是單親家庭，一成是低收入人士，而真真正正有能力但領取失業綜援的人士僅佔不足10%。
As a matter of fact among those CSSA recipients at present more than half of them are elderly people and when added to this people with disabilities they account for more than 70 % of the total . Another 10 % of the recipients are single - parent families 10 % are low - income persons whilst less than 10 % are indeed those with working ability but receiving CSSA due to unemployment
政府是始作俑者，利用其宣傳機器提出"綜援養懶人"的說法，但時至今日，這種說法完全是極之侮辱和不符事實的。
The Government is the culprit who utilizes its propaganda machine to moot the notion that CSSA nurtures lazybones but nowadays this claim is absolutely insulting and untrue
大部分領取綜援 的人士，無論是健全人士或現時60歲以上的長者，或將會被政府剝奪領取綜援資格的人士，均苦無其他方法，很多在年青時已經用盡身體的勞動力，以致七癆八損，令他們無法工作，才會甘心領取極之微薄的所謂"長者綜援"。
Most of the CSSA recipients whether they are able - bodied or elderly people aged over 60 at present or those who will be deprived of their eligibility for CSSA by the Government have no other alternatives . Many of them have exhausted the working ability of their body when they were young their health has been greatly impaired and they are unable to work thus being forced to receive the so - called elderly CSSA which is so meagre
第二方面，大家都知道現時的綜援基本上不能應付基本的生活需要。
Meanwhile we all know that the existing CSSA payment is basically unable to meet the basic needs in daily living
以租金為例，現時有一半以上的領取綜援人士居於私樓，而"劏房"的租金中位數是4,500元，人均面積只有57平方呎，很多"劏房戶"的廁所、電飯煲及床全部均處於這57平方呎內。
Take rent as an example more than half 51.8 % of the CSSA recipients are currently living in private properties whereas the median monthly rental of subdivided units is 4,500 but the living area per person is merely 57 sq ft For many households living in subdivided units their toilet rice cooker and bed are all placed within this 57 sq ft
政府的政策失敗，大家有目共睹，現時的公屋輪候時間已長達5.5年，這個問題只會越演越烈，在不久的將來，可能要等待7年才得到第一次"上樓"機會。
The failure of the government policy is obvious to all . At present the waiting time for public rental housing PRH is as long as 5.5 years and the problem will only become worse . In the near future it may take seven years to be allocated a PRH unit for the first time
這些均源於政府極之惡劣的房屋政策，令大家一同受害。
All these problems stem from the extremely notorious housing policy of the Government which makes everyone suffer
政府涼薄、漠視基層，與其能力實不相稱，我們坐擁1萬億元盈餘，政府在香港金融管理局有超過3萬億元儲備，但卻聲稱沒有能力應付日後的社會開支，然後以"一刀切"的方式處理。
The unsympathetic Government is indifferent to the grass roots which is not commensurate with its ability . We have a surplus of 1,000 billion and the Government hoards a reserve of more than 3,000 billion with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority . Yet the Government claims that it is unable to meet the social expenditure in the future and then deals with the problem by adopting an across - the - board approach
最難聽的是有人說比粗言穢語更難聽"林鄭"說自己"年過60歲仍每天工作10多小時"，如果人人有豪華房車接送，居於1萬平方呎的大宅，有數以萬計的官員作為下屬，不如倒過來，請"林鄭"與年過60歲的羅致光局長每天掃街、洗廁所，然後讓這些長者有機會做一天特首。
It is the most disgusting―some people said it is even more disgusting than foul language―for Carrie LAM to say that she herself works more than 10 hours every day even though she is over 60 years of age already . If everybody has luxury cars to pick them up lives in a spacious house with an area of 10 000 sq ft and is served by tens of thousands of officials as their subordinates or let us reverse their roles would Carrie LAM and Secretary Dr LAW Chi - kwong who is aged over 60 please go sweeping the streets and cleaning the toilets every day and let these elderly people have a chance to act as the Chief Executive for one day?
這個涼薄的政府、涼薄的社會、涼薄的特首，只會繼續推行這些不近人情的政策。
This unsympathetic Government unsympathetic society unsympathetic Chief Executive will only continue to implement such merciless policies
正如剛才梁美芬議員所說，其實真的"家家有本難唸的經"，我覺得每宗綜援個案都有其困難的故事。
As Dr Priscilla LEUNG said just now actually each family has its own problems . I think each CSSA case has its own story of hardship
我的發言會集中於綜援計劃下的租金津貼和長者綜援兩方面，無論是補助金或特別津貼的金額，或釐定金額和津貼的機制。
My speech will focus on two aspects under the CSSA Scheme namely the rent allowance and elderly CSSA including the rates of supplements and special grants and the mechanisms for determining the rates and grants
綜援制度在1996年已經實行，我覺得現在是適當時候進行檢討，檢視補助金額是否足夠。
The CSSA Scheme was launched as early as in 1996 . In my view now it is the right time to conduct a review and see whether the rates of supplements are sufficient
以剛才提到的租金津貼為例，政府向綜援戶發放租金津貼以應付住屋開支，其原意是每月津貼金額相等於住戶實際支付的租金，或按符合領取綜援資格的住戶成員人數所釐定的最高金額。
Take the rent allowance mentioned just now as an example . Regarding the rent allowance issued by the Government to CSSA households for meeting accommodation expenses the original intention was that the monthly allowance would be equal to the actual rent paid by the household or the maximum rate determined with reference drawn to the number of members in the household eligible for CSSA
政府每年會按租金指數變動調整最高金額。
The Government would adjust the maximum rate annually in accordance with the movement of the rent index
當大家聽到深水埗一個100平方呎的"劏房"租金隨時也要4,000元、5,000元的時候，我們看看2018年2月1日起的津貼最高金額，1人津貼只有1,835元，三人家庭只有4,800元。
When we have heard that the rent of a subdivided unit of 100 sq ft in Sham Shui Po can be as much as 4,000 or 5,000 let us look at the maximum rates from 1 February 2018 onwards . The rent allowance for a one - person household is only 1,835 whereas that for a three - person family is only 4,800
我認識很多露宿者都是因為這千多元根本不足以應付租金或水電費用，在沒有辦法下只能露宿街頭。
I know many street sleepers cannot but sleep in the street because this 1,000 - odd is simply not enough to pay the rent or water and electricity tariffs
現時約有20萬宗綜援個案領取租金津貼，六成來自公屋戶，其餘則居於私人樓宇，特別是院舍或"劏房"。
At present there are about 200 000 cases of CSSA households receiving the rent allowance with 60 % of them being tenants in public rental housing PRH and the rest living in private properties especially residential care homes and subdivided units
根據社會福利署的資料，九成七綜援戶可獲全數租金津貼，但私人樓宇住戶只有四成可獲全數支付租金津貼，這是一個很實在的例子。
According to information of the Social Welfare Department 97 % of the CSSA households in PRH can receive a full rent allowance but only 40 % of those living in private buildings can use the rent allowance to pay the full rent . This is a very practical example
所以，面對現在的情況只有兩個選擇，一是檢討；二是實施新措施以作改善。
Hence in view of the present situation there are only two choices . The first one is to conduct a review . The second one is to implement new measures for improvement
我相信租住私人樓宇的綜援戶大部分正輪候公屋，他們百般企盼，說到底只是希望公屋能盡快落成，但現時公屋的落成時間又大大落後，民主建港協進聯盟認為應讓輪候公屋3年或以上、租住私樓的住戶，針對基層或"劏房戶"提供過渡性租金津貼，其實大家在議會內已多次提出發放過渡性租金津貼的建議，當然，政府一定要同步推出租金管制，以免業主胡亂加租。
I believe most CSSA households living in rented private properties are waiting for allocation of PRH . Yearning desperately they just hope that PRH can be completed as soon as possible but now there is a serious lag in the completion of PRH . The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong DAB holds that a transitional rent allowance should be provided for the grass roots or tenants of subdivided units who have been waitlisted for PRH for three years or more and living in rented private properties
除租金津貼外，我還想談談2月1日起實施的長者綜援修訂措施。
Certainly the Government must introduce rent control in tandem to prevent landlords from raising the rent at will . Apart from the rent allowance I wish to talk about the revised measure for elderly CSSA which will be implemented from 1 February onwards
其實，今天大家的焦點都集中討論這事。
In fact Members have focused on this issue in our discussion today
剛才我聽到很多同事講解了反對領取長者綜援年齡由60歲改為65歲的原因，我亦十分仔細看過特首和勞工及福利局近日不同的解說，相信政府亦已很清楚各黨派的立場，我們民建聯至今仍然希望政府能夠暫時擱置這計劃。
Just now I heard many Honourable colleagues explain their reasons for opposing the revision of the eligibility age for receiving elderly CSSA from 60 to 65 . I have also carefully looked into the different explanations made by the Chief Executive and the Labour and Welfare Bureau recently . I believe the Government is well aware of the stance of various political parties and groupings
我留意到過去立法會每年審議或通過財政預算案都是以一項整體投票進行，但對長者綜援申請年齡的修訂為甚麼在1月公布，然後便要在2月實行呢？
I have noticed that when the Legislative Council examined or approved the Budget every year in the past it would be put to the vote as a whole . But why does the revision of the eligibility age for elderly CSSA need to be implemented in February right after it was announced in January?
民建聯過去就政府收窄申領長者綜援資格的建議，一直提出了很多不同的意見。
DAB has all along presented many different views on the Governments proposal of tightening the eligibility for receiving elderly CSSA . Mr LEUNG Che - cheung had repeatedly requested that the age be maintained at 60 years . Then in January 2017 he petitioned the Labour and Welfare Bureau
梁志祥議員已多次要求維持在60歲，然後在2017年1月向勞工及福利局請願，2月討論施政報告和4月審議撥款條例草案時又再提出，我們已經說過很多次，只是政府從來沒有聽取，而去年2月亦曾約見副局長，建議取消提高年齡的計劃。
We have said it many times . Yet the Government has never listened . In February last year we also met with the Under Secretary and proposed abolition of the plan of raising the eligibility age
長者日間護理中心等長者服務，申請年齡也是60歲，這又是否要修改呢？
The eligibility age for elderly care services such as day care centres for the elderly is also 60
長者勞動力方面，坊間仍然有很多企業的僱員須在60歲退休，他們要在60歲後找工作，我相信並不容易。
In respect of the elderly labour force there are still many enterprises in the community requiring employees to retire at the age of 60 . I believe it is not easy for them to find a job post - sixty
我真的希望政府多到社區了解基層長者找工作的困難，除了少數低技術工種外，勞動市場何來這麼多適合長者的工種呢？
I really hope the Government will visit the community more often to look into the difficulties of grass - roots elderly people in seeking employment . Apart from a few types of low - skilled jobs how will there be so many types of jobs suitable for the elderly in the labour market?
即使有也離不開保安和清潔的工作，我們看到清潔工人每天辛苦工作便會明白。
Even if there are such jobs they are either security or cleaning work . We will understand it when we see cleaners doing the hard work every day
即使優化成人綜援計劃，讓60歲至64歲的基層長者申請成人綜援，金額減少1,000元，但他們 仍然要找工作，最多也只是減少一些工作時數，但在勞動市場中，這些工作大部分都是兼職或"炒散"。
Even if the adult CSSA Scheme is enhanced to allow grass - roots elderly people aged 60 to 64 to apply for adult CSSA which is 1,000 less they still have to find a job . At most only the working hours will be reduced . In the labour market however most of these jobs are part - time or casual ones
他還說如果我們能活到120歲，60歲只是中年。
He added that if we can live to the age of 120 60 is merely middle age
我看到最近網上有很多改圖，特別是一隻長頸鹿在地鐵站的那一幅，實在十分有趣。
I have recently seen a lot of modified images on the Internet particularly the one with a giraffe in the MTR stations . It is funny indeed
我相信局長只是作一個比喻，幽默一下，試問有多少人真的可以活到120歲呢？
I believe the Secretary was only drawing an analogy with humour . After all how many people can really live to the age of 120?
最後，我聽到局長說2月1日不實施修改年齡至65歲，幾乎接近不可能，但特首昨天卻說，在政策準備和執行過程中，可以有改善的空間。
Lastly I heard the Secretary say that it is almost impossible not to implement the revision of the eligibility age to 65 on 1 February but yesterday the Chief Executive said there is room for improvement during the course of preparation and implementation of the policy
綜援已20年未曾進行嚴肅的檢討，而每年調整金額所依賴的基數，其實仍沿用1994-1995年度制訂的社會保障援助物價指數，以當時的生活需要為參考。
No serious review of CSSA has been conducted for 20 years . The annual adjustment in the CSSA rates is made on the basis of the base numbers which are still actually the Social Security Assistance Index of Prices formulated in 1994 - 1995 by drawing reference from the daily livelihood needs at the time
當然，20年前的生活狀態和習慣與今天有很大的分別，因此，若政府不盡快就綜援進行檢討，其實只會令人認為綜援本質上不能與時並進。
Of course the living conditions and habits 20 years ago were hugely different from those of today . If the Government does not conduct a review of CSSA expeditiously it will only give people the impression that CSSA essentially fails to keep abreast of the times
當他們墮入綜援網後，從這個社會保障的安全網中所得到的資源未能應付生活所需，那麼綜援如何能談得上達到社會保障的目標呢？
When they fall into the CSSA net and the resources they receive fail to cover their needs of living how can CSSA be regarded as having achieved the objective of social security?
政府若因此而逃避檢討綜援，是"斬腳趾避沙蟲"的做法。
If for such a reason the Government avoids a CSSA review it is an approach of trimming the toes to fit the shoes
第二，我當然想挑戰林鄭月娥或局長的言論。
Secondly I certainly would like to challenge the comments made by Carrie LAM or the Secretary
正如多年前的8黨共識亦迫使政府應對立法會監察政府施政的力量。
The eight - party consensus many years ago similarly forced the Government to face up to the Legislative Councils power of monitoring its administration
事實上，就此事而言，政府改弦易轍所需要的公共資源有限。
As a matter of fact on this subject the Government needs limited public resources to change its course
若政府仍不願意聽取議會的意見，則顯示其專橫無理，"擺建制派上檯"的舉動將會無日無之。
If the Government remains unwilling to heed the Council it will only demonstrate its imperiousness and moves to put the pro - establishment camp on the spot will never end
在1959年至1964年出生的人，現時是55至60歲，而在1955年至1959年出生的人，就是當局說的60至64歲。
People who were born between 1959 and 1964 are now 55 to 60 years old whereas people who were born between 1955 and 1959 are those aged 60 to 64 targeted by the authorities
他們是在"嬰兒潮"出生的一代，大部分均目睹父母艱苦工作。
They are the generation born during the baby boom and most of them have witnessed their parents working very hard
他們有骨氣、願意捱苦，如果可以的話都不會申領綜援。
They have backbone and are willing to endure hardships . They would not apply for the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance CSSA if there are other alternatives
我相信到了60歲而要申領綜援的人士真的是迫不得已。
I believe people aged 60 who have to apply for CSSA really have no choice but are forced to do so
誠然，國際上所謂長者的年齡的確延後了，我們在立法會發言時亦經常引用聯合國的新年齡表。
It is true that the age of the so - called elderly people has indeed been pushed back in the international arena . We often quote the new table of age groups promulgated by the United Nations in our speeches in the Legislative Council as well
不過，香港社會實際上並未做到我們所期待的幾點：第一，我很早便已提出建立"銀髮經濟"，希望讓剛踏入60歲、甚至在55歲便很早退休的人士有機會再就業，因為他們不習慣留在家中。
However Hong Kong society has yet to achieve several expectations held by us First I have proposed to build up a silver hair economy a long time ago hoping that those who have just stepped into their sixties or even those who have taken early retirement at the age of 55 would have the opportunity to be engaged in re - employment because they are not accustomed to staying at home
這些人可能從事顧問工作，但在現今的香港，他會被降職，甚至有些人真的會因為生活艱難而轉任更基層的工作。
They may have been working as consultants but in Hong Kong nowadays they would be demoted . Some of them may even take up jobs at a much junior level as it is hard to earn a living
這些並非申領綜援的人，申領綜援的人是"有頭髮也不想做瘌痢"的。
They are not CSSA recipients . Those who apply for CSSA really have no choice
市民的眼睛十分雪亮，我認識的警隊朋友要在55歲退休，具備專長的可以轉任保安或其他工作。
Peoples eyes are discerning . Some friends of mine serving in the Police have to retire at the age of 55 . Those who possess expertise can switch to undertaking security or other jobs
律政司在報章上說很多60歲的人要離職，只是以3個月合約的形式重新聘用。
The Department of Justice told the newspaper that many officers aged 60 had to leave the service and they could only be re - employed on three - month contracts
根本不是以65歲作為退休年齡。
In fact 65 years is not the retirement age
我現在想說回政治。
Now I wish to talk about politics
希望政府聽取我的意見，最少給予一個過渡期，讓55至65歲的人可以有所準備，而不是立即推行。
I hope the Government will listen to my views and at least provide a transitional period instead of implementing the policy immediately so as to allow those aged 55 to 65 to make some preparations
主席，人與人之間的關係貴乎溝通，行政立法關係同樣需要溝通，但單看這次把申領長者綜合社會保障援助計劃的年齡由60歲調整至65歲的方案，明顯是零溝通。
President communication is the key to interpersonal relationship whereas communication is also necessary in maintaining the relationship between the executive and the legislature . Yet by simply looking at the proposal to adjust the eligibility age for elderly Comprehensive Social Security Assistance CSSA Scheme from 60 to 65 it is obvious that there is no communication at all
主席，其實大家也理解到，政府的思維是由於調整申領長者綜援的年齡是行政措施，故無須修改法例，因而無須經立法會討論及在立法會進行諮詢，可以草草了事。
President in fact we understand that according to the mindset of the Government it is not necessary to introduce legislative amendments since adjusting the eligibility age for elderly CSSA is an administrative measure such that it is not necessary to undergo deliberation and consultation in the Legislative Council rendering it an exercise which can be rashly done
假如這種做法繼續蔓延，必然進一步破壞行政立法關係。
If such a practice is extended continuously it will inevitably bring further damage to the relationship between the executive and the legislature
坦白說，主席，"60歲中年論"的說法會製造恐慌，因為60歲與65歲相差無幾。
Frankly speaking President the saying that 60 years old is being middle - aged will create panic as there is not much difference between 60 years old and 65 years old
如果"60歲中年論"成立，65歲的長者的福利又會否有所改動呢？
If the saying that 60 years old is being middle - aged holds water will there be any changes in the welfare benefits receivable by elderly people aged 65?
是否一定要到90歲才算是長者呢？
Will one be regarded as an elderly person only if he reaches the age of 90 indeed?
其實只會越說越差，繼續擴大恐慌。
In fact the situation will only worsen leading to the continual spread of panic
因此，我對"60歲中年論"亦予以批評。
Therefore I also voice my criticism against the saying that 60 years old is being middle - aged
代理主席，即使政府今次已預料調整申領長者綜援的年齡會有困難，亦不應逃避困難，避過所有程序，只以寥寥數語交代便了事。
Deputy President even if the Government has foreseen that difficulties would be encountered in adjusting the eligibility age for elderly CSSA this time it should not evade such difficulties circumvent all of the procedures and explain it with merely a few words
它完全不按程序辦事，是最大的問題。
The biggest problem is that the Government has completely failed to follow the procedures
同時，大家也留意到這項措施並非大政策，而真正的大政策是特首口中的人口政策和退休保障制度。
At the same time we also noticed that this measure is not a major policy whilst the major policies are actually the population policy and retirement protection system mentioned by the Chief Executive
根據立法會人力事務委員會過往的跟進，其實勞工處所做的相當有限，而勞工處亦極少收到適合60至64歲人士的職位空缺。
According to the follow - up by the Panel on Manpower of the Legislative Council in the past what LD has done is indeed very limited and LD rarely receives job vacancies suitable for people aged 60 to 64
此外，我要強調政府的思維有時過於單向。
In addition I have to emphasize that the mindset of the Government is sometimes too unilateral
代理主席，我要提出的另一點是，在2017年的施政報告發表後便有2018年的財政預算案，大家也很清楚預算案屬憲制文件。
Deputy President another point which I would like to raise is that the Budget 2018 came after the presentation of the 2017 Policy Address . We are fully aware that the Budget is a constitutional document
我們建制派通過預算案是為了避免產生更多社會問題，特別是關乎財政懸崖和社會穩定這兩方面。
We in the pro - establishment camp passed the Budget to avoid creating more social problems especially those involving a fiscal cliff and social stability
這是大家以往的關係，為甚麼今時今日會突然完全改變？
This is the relationship established by us in the past why is it completely altered today all of a sudden?
它是不尊重、不理解，還是硬來呢？
Is it being disrespectful is there a lack of understanding or is it riding roughshot?
代理主席，大家也看到，其實在預算案發表後，在立法會福利事務委員會等亦有進行討論，為甚麼政府不回應呢？
Deputy President we are aware that in fact after the presentation of the Budget there was also discussion in the Panel on Welfare Services of the Legislative Council etc . Why has the Government given no response?
政府並無依足程序辦事是事實中的事實。
It is the very first fact that bears testimony to the Government not following the procedures fully
代理主席，最後我想引述孟子《離婁》篇："得其民有道：得其心，斯得民矣；得其心有道：所欲與之聚之，所惡勿施爾也"，希望從政人士能夠緊記這一點。
Deputy President lastly I would like to cite a quotation from Li Lou by Mencius . He said [T]he way to win the support and confidence of the people is to do what will benefit the people and undo what the people detest . I hope politicians would bear this in mind
本來社會不太關注或聚焦於這個問題，但真的多謝特首令大家聚焦討論這個關乎社會上一群有需要人士的問題。
Originally society did not show too much concern or focus too much attention on this issue but thanks to the Chief Executive we have focused on discussing this issue relating to a group of needy people in society
坦白說，很多平時並非最關注基層福利問題的議員也同樣認為這個問題確實很嚴重，真的多謝特首，要給她一些credit，讚一讚她。
Frankly many Members who are usually not the most concerned about the welfare of the grass roots also share the view that this problem is indeed very serious . I really should thank the Chief Executive . We should give her some credit
剛才石禮謙議員提到要團結議會是非常困難的事，亦是能人所不能。
Just now Mr Abraham SHEK mentioned that unity in the Legislative Council is something rather difficult and incredible
最近特首或很多官員特別是司長也標榜他們有多大承擔，由自己一人作主，說一不二。
Recently the Chief Executive and many officials especially the Secretaries of Departments have bragged about how great their commitment is . They make decisions alone and stand by their words
因此，我有時也不太明白為何特首上星期的表現有點矛盾。
Hence somehow I do not quite understand why the Chief Executives performance was a bit contradictory last week
其實很多政治領導人有時也會提出一些社會人士不太支持的不受歡迎的政策和建議。
As a matter of fact sometimes many political leaders would propose unpopular policies or measures commanding not much support from members of the community
這其實也是投資未來。
In fact this is also an investment in the future
我們常常說人才不足，其實我們知道很多需要協助的家庭的孩子得不到良好的發展機會。
We often say there is a lack of talents . We actually know that many children in families in need of assistance do not have access to any good opportunity of development
在我們今天的辯論過後，或許政府可以好好利用今次機會，讓全民、全港真正聚焦於研究改革綜援制度，甚至是關乎香港福利和基層市民權利的整個制度，令香港可以真正成為更包容及和諧的社會。
After our debate today perhaps the Government can properly make use of this opportunity to facilitate across the territory a genuinely focused study on reforming the CSSA system or even the overall system relating to Hong Kongs welfare and rights of the grass roots so that Hong Kong can really become a more inclusive and harmonious society
如果局長和特首可以做到這些事，便確實能夠撥亂反正，告訴大家他們所做的一切也是為了團結香港，得到立法會內所有議員的支 持。
If the Secretary and the Chief Executive can do these things they will indeed be able to set things right and tell us that everything they do is for uniting Hong Kong thus gaining the support of all Members of the Legislative Council
我們必須改革整個制度，包括綜援以至香港整個福利制度，令大家能更公平地分享社會和政府財富。
We must reform the entire institution including CSSA and the overall welfare system in Hong Kong so that we can share the wealth of society and the Government more fairly
因此，我支持邵家臻議員的議案和所有修正案。
For this reason I support Mr SHIU Ka - chuns motion and all the amendments
"博士專才庫"會為創科公司每名博士後研究員提供每月32,000元的津貼額，資助期為24個月。
Postdoctoral Hub provides a monthly allowance of 32,000 to each postdoctoral researcher in innovation and technology IT companies for up to 24 months
最終的結果是，一邊廂有些人享有創新及科技局的補 貼，飛黃騰達，月薪十萬八萬元；另一邊廂，領取綜援者，無論是成人以至其子女，繼續活在貧窮線下。
What will happen in the end is that on the one hand enjoying the allowance from the Innovation and Technology Bureau some people make rapid advances in their career and receive a monthly salary of 80,000 or 100,000 . On the other hand CSSA recipients adults or their children continue to live below the poverty line
政府可否想想，不同的政策局之間，在花錢方面，可否不要有這麼大的差別呢？
Can the Government give it some thoughts and pre - empt such a great disparity between different Policy Bureaux in spending money?
另外，當然，今天很多同事發言支持這項議案及各項修正案，亦特別提及更改領取長者綜援的合資格年齡的問題。
Besides certainly today many Honourable colleagues have risen to speak in support of this motion and various amendments . They also particularly mentioned the issue of revising the eligibility age for receiving elderly CSSA
我特別留意到，自由黨的同事似乎沒怎麼發言；如果我記錯了，稍後可以提醒我。
I have especially noticed that Honourable colleagues of the Liberal Party seemed to have spoken not much . If I remember it wrong Members may correct me later
削減福利金後，現時大約25,000名在60至64歲年齡層的領取綜援人士，終有一天，例如數年後，當他們計算過後，便會發覺被迫要去賺取最低工資。
After the welfare payment is reduced the existing CSSA recipients in the age group of 60 to 64 approximately 25 000 in number will realize one day say in a few years that they are forced to go to earn the minimum wage after doing some calculations
如果政府真的有這種意圖，我希望自由黨的老闆出來說句公道話。
If the Government really has such an intention I hope the bosses in the Liberal Party will come forward to make a fair comment
最後，我想提出，今次是對整體綜援的檢討，我相信大部分議員也認同現時很多領取綜援者均無法過有尊嚴的生活。
In closing I wish to point out that this is an overall review of CSSA . I believe most Members will agree that now many CSSA recipients cannot live in dignity
現在眼前看到有一個機會，可聯合跨黨派的同事，就政府押後長者綜援領取年齡一事，撥亂反正。
Now we see an opportunity right before us . Honourable colleagues of different political affiliations can join hands to set things right in respect of the Governments extension of the eligibility age for elderly CSSA