Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
雖然環保署表示已舉辦研討會，協助維修業技術員掌握歐盟VI期所需的先進技術，但進度並不理想，兼且培訓過度集中新減排系統的設計理念，對日後實質維修工作的作用不大。
Although seminars have been organized to help technicians of the maintenance trade to master the advanced techniques necessary for Euro VI the progress is unsatisfactory . In addition the undue concentration on the design principles of the new emission reduction system in training programmes serves little purpose for the actual maintenance work in the future
由於局方所掌握的市場信息與實情有偏差，在舉行第一次小組委員會會議後，我安排了一個三方非正式會議，邀請了環境局、環保署代表、小組委員及運輸業界會面，希望小組委員和政府代表更了解不能倉卒落實收緊車輛排放標準的原因。
In view of the deviation of the market information available to the Bureau from the actual situation after the first meeting of the Subcommittee I arranged for an informal tripartite meeting to which the Environment Bureau and EPD representatives members of the Subcommittee and the transport trades were invited hoping that members of the Subcommittee and government representatives would better understand why the latter should refrain from implementing the tightened vehicle emission standards hastily
會議期間，有車商代表表示，2018年應該有符合歐盟VI期排放標準的日本車輛入口，但數量未能確定，而政府會加強與車輛維修業溝通，並增加及改良歐盟VI期車輛的維修課程，出席委員均同意收緊排放的生效日期應進一步延後，並建議局方考慮將柴油私家車實施加利福尼亞LEV III標準的生效日 期，由2017年7月1日押後6個月至2018年1月1日；而超過3.5公噸的貨車和超過9公噸的巴士，則由2018年1月1日押後1年至2019年1月1日。
At the meeting a representative from vehicle suppliers indicated that compliant vehicles of Japanese make meeting the Euro XI emission standards would probably be imported by 2018 but the quantity was uncertain . And the Government would strengthen communication with the vehicle maintenance trade and raise both the number and quality of courses on the maintenance of Euro VI vehicles . Members present agreed that the commencement dates for tightening the emission standards should be further deferred and proposed that the Bureau defer the commencement dates of the California LEV III standards for diesel private cars by six months from 1 July 2017 to 1 January 2018 and by one year from 1 January 2018 to 1 January 2019 for goods vehicles with design weight of more than 3.5 tonnes and buses with design weight of more than 9 tonnes
不過，最終政府只同意落實柴油私家車押後3個月，而不是6個月；而重型車則押後9個月，而非1年。
Nevertheless the Government eventually only agreed to grant a deferral of three months instead of six months for diesel private cars and a deferral of nine months instead of one year for heavy duty vehicles
對於政府未能完全應業界意見修訂有關生效日期，運輸業界表示失望，並只有勉為其難地接受政府的修訂。
The transports trades expressed disappointment at the Governments refusal to fully heed the views of the trades in amending the relevant commencement dates and could only unwillingly accept the Governments amendments
政府於2014年為淘汰歐盟IV期的老舊柴油車推出百多億元的特惠補償金計劃，有關金額的指標，是參照當時推出計劃的歐盟V期車輛的平均應課稅值計算。
In 2014 the Government launched the ex - gratia payment scheme costing some 10 billion for phasing out aged Euro IV diesel vehicles . The relevant payments are calculated with reference to the average taxable value of Euro V vehicles at the time when the scheme was launched
由於歐盟VI期車輛相對較新及應用更新的技術，零售價格較現時歐盟V期車輛昂貴大約20%，即使獲得因淘汰歐盟IV期前的老舊柴油車輛所得的特惠補償金，由於車價的差異，所得的補償金基本上完全貢獻給車廠，等於沒有補償。
As Euro VI vehicles are relatively new to which more novel technology is applied their retail prices are about 20 % higher than that of the existing Euro V vehicles . Even with the ex - gratia payment provided for phasing out aged pre - Euro IV diesel vehicles given the price premium basically the allowances are fully pocketed by vehicle manufacturers tantamount to there being no allowance at all
業界對淘汰老舊柴油商用車輛計劃基本上是支持的，何況新型號車輛的排放肯定較舊車好，但財政問題是運輸業界的重要考慮因素之一。
The trades are basically supportive of the scheme for phasing out aged diesel commercial vehicles not to mention that new models of vehicles definitely perform better than the old ones in terms of emission . But financial concern is one of the important considerations of the transport trades
環保是有代價的，但環保的代價如果全由運輸業界承擔，確實於理不合。
Environmental protection comes at a price . But if the price for environmental protection is fully borne by the transport trades it will be downright unreasonable
倘若政府認為歐盟VI期車輛的排放遠較歐盟V期車輛為佳，有助改善路邊空氣質素，便應該考慮提供進一步的誘因，以鼓勵車主考慮以歐盟VI期車輛作為換車之選。
If the Government considers that Euro VI vehicles are far better than Euro V vehicles in terms of emission being conducive to improving roadside air quality it should consider providing further incentives to encourage vehicle owners to consider replacing their vehicles with Euro VI ones
根據淘汰歐盟IV期以前老舊柴油商用車輛計劃，歐盟II期的車輛將於明年不再獲續牌，而接近3萬輛歐盟III期車輛將於2020年不獲續牌，距離現時還有兩年多，如果政府除了提供現時淘汰歐盟IV期以前老舊柴油商用車輛的特惠補償金，再向一些願意直接更換至歐盟VI期車輛的車主提供額外資助，相信有助加快更換為歐盟VI期車輛的進度，也可減少因空氣污染而導致數以百億元計的經濟損失，絕對物有所值。
Under the scheme for phasing out aged pre - Euro IV diesel commercial vehicles the licenses of Euro II vehicles will no longer be renewed from next year onwards while those of nearly 30 000 Euro III vehicles will not be renewed by 2020 with some two years to go . I believe if the Government apart from the existing ex - gratia payment for phasing out aged pre - Euro IV diesel commercial vehicles can further provide those vehicle owners who are willing to replace their vehicles with Euro VI ones direct with additional financial support it will help speed up the progress of replacement of such vehicles with Euro VI models and also reduce a financial loss amounting to tens of billion dollars incurred by air pollution . It is absolutely worth it
主席，我想再次重申，即使運輸業界接受政府今天的修訂，業界也希望政府繼續密切留意歐盟VI期車種在市場的供應情況，以及有關的維修配套。
President I wish to reiterate that even if the transport trades accept the amendments introduced by the Government today the trades hope the Government will continue to keep a close eye on the market supply of Euro VI models and the associated repair facility requirements
倘若市場出現供求或維修配套不足的情況，應作出彈性處理，甚至可能須再次修訂生效日期，以免為運輸業界帶來負面影響。
In case of demand and supply problems or inadequacy of repair facility flexibility should be applied and further amendment to the commencement dates may be required so as to avoid any adverse impact on the transport trades
如果沒有，我現在請環境局局長發言答辯。
If not I now call upon the Secretary for the Environment to reply
我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：環境局局長動議的議案，予以通過。
I now put the question to you and that is That the motion moved by the Secretary for the Environment be passed
主席，早前有傳媒報道，有藥房出售名稱及包裝與知名品牌藥物十分相似的影射中成藥。
President according to some earlier media reports some pharmacies sell proprietary Chinese medicines pCms alluding to those of well - known brands with their names and packaging bearing strong resemblance to the latter
部分影射中成藥並未附有任何載述療效聲稱的標籤或說明書，因此不受法例監管，而只被視為保健食品。
As some of these pCms are not attached with labels or package inserts carrying medicinal claims they are not regulated under any legislation but regarded as health food products only
主席，香港海關在2014年以前，未有就影射藥物的投訴數字及成功檢控數字作分項記錄。過去3年，海關接獲有關售賣影射藥物的投訴數字及成功檢控數字列於附表。2014年至2016年的投訴個案分別有117宗、86宗和43宗。
President before 2014 the Customs and Excise Department CED did not keep separate figures for the numbers of complaints and successfully prosecuted cases related to
主席，前天我與我的副發言人葉文斌一同參與一個"放蛇"行動。
President my deputy spokesperson YIP Man - pan and I undertook an undercover operation the day before yesterday
我進入數間藥房，很容易便買到一些影射產品。
I entered several pharmacies and could easily purchase some alluded products
這裏有兩樽整腸丸，一樽是知名品牌，另一樽連成分是甚麼都不知道，但它是食品，因為其標籤上只需要聲明有甚麼蛋白質等，便已經可以充斥市面，而且兩樽的售價差不多。
I have two bottles of stomachic pills here one of which is by a well - known brand while the composition of the other one is unknown . It is a food product as only protein content and such is required to be declared on its label for it to be widely available in the market and the prices of the two bottles of product are almost the same
在我前面有一樽天喜丸......
Here I have a bottle of Tin Hee Pills
局長，現有法例存在一個很大的漏洞，只要這些藥品加入多一種非傳統中藥，已經不需要註冊。
Secretary there is a major loophole in the existing legislation that is these medicines are not required to register so long as a non - traditional Chinese medicine ingredient is added to them
同時，好像我這樽天喜丸，它內含一種叫作吐綬雞的成分因為天喜丸一定要有雞它加入吐綬雞，普通人不知道甚麼是吐綬雞，但原來它不需要註冊，因為吐綬雞就是火雞，不需要註冊，所以這樽天喜丸便不需要註冊。
Meanwhile this bottle of Tin Hee Pills for example contains an ingredient called meleagris gallopavo―as Tin Hee Pills must contain chicken―meleagris gallopavo is added but the general public does not know what is meleagris gallopavo . Actually it is not required to register because meleagris gallopavo is turkey which is not required to register therefore registration is not necessary for this bottle of Tin Hee Pills
現在整項法例出現這個漏洞，而且市民......
Now that there is such a loophole in the whole legislation and the public
主席，我相信陳議員的補充質詢涉及兩方面。
President I believe Mr CHANs supplementary question involves two aspects
第一方面，主體質詢主要是有關一些影射，甚至可說是偽冒的產品。
First the thrust of the main question is about alluded or even counterfeit products
就此，我剛才在主體答覆中已清楚說明我們引用哪項條例去監管，所以這部分我不再重複。
In this connection I have clearly stated in the main reply under ordinances impose regulation so I shall not make any repetition here
這點我認為的確即使不是漏洞也是不足之處。
In this regard I think there is indeed deficiency if not a loophole
但是，我相信不單香港面對同樣的問題。
But I believe Hong Kong is not alone in facing the same problem
內地實行中西醫結合制度，所以很多中成藥甚至容許含有西藥成分。
The Mainland implements integrated practice of Chinese medicine and Western medicine therefore many proprietary Chinese medicines are allowed to contain Western medicine
這些影射藥物都受到《中醫藥條例》的規管，需要正式註冊登記、通過品質和成效測試。
These alluded drugs are subject to the Chinese Medicine Ordinance . They are required to obtain formal registration and pass quality and efficacy tests
這些影射藥物的品牌設計，包括包裝、藥樽和商標，均可以註冊。
The brand design of these alluded drugs including their packaging bottles and trademarks can all be registered
主席，首先，我不會說保健食品不好，但保健食品和中成藥完全是兩種概念。
President first of all I would not say that health food products are bad but health food products and proprietary Chinese medicines are two different concepts
中成藥有醫療效用，是中國多年來的傳統。
Proprietary Chinese medicines have medicinal properties and originate from years of Chinese tradition
現時市面上出現一個問題，不少擁有過百年傳統的中成藥產品被很多"1+7"或自稱保健產品模仿，它們的商標驟眼看幾乎超過九成相同，市民根本無法分辨。
The problem that has surfaced in the market now is that many proprietary Chinese medicine products with a tradition of more than a hundred years are imitated by 17 labelled products or self - proclaimed health products with trademarks which are 90 % identical at a glance making it hard for the public to tell the difference
若有不法分子仿冒某古方中藥或某種已註冊的中成藥，製造另一種產品，而該產品並非由其藥廠或註冊商標持有人生產，該產品則屬於影射。
If lawbreakers imitate ancient Chinese medicine formulae or registered proprietary Chinese medicines and manufacture another product meaning the product is not manufactured by its pharmaceutical manufacturer or registered trademark owner the product is an alluded one
主席，局長在主體答覆中提到國際上對保健產品並沒有一致的定義及監管。
President the Secretary mentioned in the main reply that there is no international standard on the definition and regulation of health products
據我理解，的確國際上對保健產品的名稱和定義沒有劃一標準。但是，鑒於保健產品已成為不少市民賴以維持健康的產品之一，因此，有些國家及地區先後制訂了一些定義及標準。
As far as I understand it indeed there is no international standard on the name and definition of health products however as health products have become what many people reply upon for health some countries and regions have developed certain definitions and standards
因為這的確是香港市民非常關心的問題。
This is indeed a matter of great concern to Hong Kong people
主席，回應盧議員的補充質詢，他問及我們有否參考，有的，實際上我們亦在思考香港有沒有需要引入一套針對所謂保健產品的監管架構。
President in response to Ir Dr LOs supplementary question asking whether we have made any reference the answer is yes . In fact we are giving thoughts to the need of introducing a regulatory framework for the so - called health products
所以，一方面我們的確正在考慮有沒有需要引入一套針對性的規管，但暫時看不到一個很好的例子。
While we are considering the need to introduce targeted regulation we do not see any good example for the time being
因此，我們要小心繼續參考其他國家的規管架構，希望能適時構想到一個比較理想的規管架構。
Therefore we shall continue to cautiously make reference to the regulatory frameworks in other countries and hope that a more satisfactory one could be formulated in due course
局長在主體答覆列出的檢控數字相當低，過去數年檢控個案有246宗，但成功檢控的只有26宗，即大約一成，而且罰則非常低。
The number of prosecuted cases cited by the Secretary in the main reply is rather small with only 26 successfully prosecuted cases among 246 cases about 10 % in the past few years and the penalty level is very low
我想問，除了與海關和衞生署一起執法之外，局方會否訂立一套政策，加強檢控和罰則？
May I ask in addition to enforcement with CED and the Department of Health whether the authorities will formulate policies to step up prosecution and increase the penalty level?
主席，陳議員提出了兩項補充質詢，在加強檢控方面，正如他剛才指出，我們檢控的宗數不少，為何成功率會低？
President Mr CHAN has raised two supplementary questions . With regard to stepping up prosecution as he has pointed out why is the rate of successfully prosecution low despite the not - so - small number of cases?
我相信是因為舉證上存在困難，而並非有關部門在檢控方面不努力。
I believe it is due to the difficulties in adducing evidence rather than any lack of effort in prosecution by the relevant departments
我們非常努力，檢控的數字亦不少，不過舉證的確有困難。
We have worked very hard on this and the number of prosecutions is not small but there are difficulties in adducing evidence
至於罰則方面，我們當然會不時檢討不同法例的各個方面，包括罰則是否能跟上現時的需要。
With regard to the penalty level we will of course review the various aspects of different laws including whether the penalty level is compatible with the prevailing need
主席，我謹以資深司法任命建議小組委員會主席的身份，簡報小組委員會的主要商議工作。
President in my capacity as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Proposed Senior Judicial Appointments I now report briefly on the main deliberations of the Subcommittee
小組委員會曾就任命范禮全首席法官及韋彥德勳爵為終審法院其他普通法適用地區非常任法官一事進行商議。
The Subcommittee deliberated on the appointment of the Honourable Chief Justice Robert FRENCH AC and the Right Honourable Lord REED Lord REED as non - permanent Judges from other common law jurisdictions CLNPJs to the Court of Final Appeal
在商議過程中，小組委員會關注到法官人手不足及司法機構高等法院內法官之間須審理案件數目不均的問題。
In the course of deliberation the Subcommittee expressed concern about the shortage of judges and uneven distribution of caseloads among Judges in the High Court of the Judiciary
小組委員會認為，部分專責審理刑事案件的法官可審理民事案件，從而紓緩其他法官的工作量；司法機構可透過內部晉升填補資深司法人員職位空缺，以解決人手不足的問題。
The Subcommittee considered that some Judges who specialize in handling criminal cases can hear civil cases to relieve the workload of other Judges; the Judiciary can fill senior judicial positions through internal promotion to address the manpower shortage
小組委員會建議，司法機構應任命更多人士擔任非常任法官，並任命更多來自英國以外的普通法司法管轄區的法官來港擔任非常任普通法法官。
The Subcommittee suggested that the Judiciary should appoint more persons as non - permanent Judges NPJs and appoint more Judges from common law jurisdictions other than the United Kingdom to serve as CLNPJs in Hong Kong
在考慮任命時，當局應吸納更多新血；當現任非常任普通法法官的任期屆滿需要續任時，當局應考慮有關法官的年齡及服務年期，以決定是否延長任期。
The authorities should introduce more new blood when considering appointments; when the term of an incumbent CLNPJ is due for renewal consideration should be given to his or her age and the period served in determining whether the tenure should be extended
司法機構表示，當局已經指派兼具不同專長的高等法院法官審理刑事及民事案件，高等法院首席法官已成立工作小組研究如何進一步改善個案管理的措施，以期達致善用司法資源。
The Judiciary indicated that in the High Court Judges with mixed expertise are already assigned both criminal and civil cases and the Chief Judge of the High Court has set up a working group to look into measures to further improve case management with a view to achieving better use of judiciary resources
司法機構內部分區域法院及原訟法庭級別的法官職位空缺，已經由較低級別法院的內部人選填補。
Some of the vacancies of Judges at the levels of District Court and the Court of First Instance in the Judiciary are filled by internal candidates from the lower levels of court
就擴大非常任法官的數目而言，司法人員推薦委員會解釋，能否任命更多非常任法官，須視乎是否有具備相關經驗和資歷的適當人選，並須顧及終審法院現行的運作要求。
With regard to expanding the pool of NPJs the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission JORC explained that whether more NPJs will be appointed depends on the availability of suitable persons with the relevant experience and qualification taking into consideration the prevailing operational requirements of the Court of Final Appeal CFA
自1997年迄今，當局一直在英國的法官和退休法官，以及澳洲及新西蘭的退休法官中委任非常任普通法法官，原因是這些地方的法律體系與香港的法律體系最接近。
Since 1997 CLNPJs have been appointed from among Judges and retired Judges in the United Kingdom and retired Judges from Australia and New Zealand because the legal systems of these places have the closest affinity to that in Hong Kong
司法機構表示會按需要繼續物色來自其他普通法適用地區的法官以作出非常任普通法法官的任命。
The Judiciary indicated that it will continue to look for Judges from other common law jurisdictions for CLNPJ appointment as appropriate
小組委員會亦就司法機構物色海外法官人選的準則，以及司法人員推薦委員會的審議程序等事宜提出質詢。
The Subcommittee has also asked questions on issues such as the Judiciarys criteria of identifying overseas Judges and the vetting process of JORC
由於終審法院非常任普通法法官須處理本港重要案件，小組委員會建議，司法機構在任命非常任普通法法官的程序上應設有更嚴謹的入職審查機制。
As CLNPJs of the CFA has to handle important legal cases in Hong Kong the Subcommittee recommended that the Judiciary should establish a more rigorous mechanism for appointment checking for the procedure of appointing CLNPJs
司法人員推薦 委員會須考慮司法機構擬備的盡職審查報告，然後將建議提交立法會審議，並向行政長官作出任命非常任普通法法官的建議，以確保有關人選的專長、能力及操守均符合任命要求，參與香港終審法院處理重要的法律個案。
JORC should consider the due diligence report prepared by the Judiciary and then submit the recommendation to the Legislative Council for scrutiny and make a recommendation to the Chief Executive for appointment of CLNPJs so as to ensure that the expertise capability and conduct of the relevant candidates meet the appointment requirements to sit on the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong to handle important legal cases
司法人員推薦委員會回應時表示，所有司法任命均是根據《基本法》第九十二條作出，並已考慮相關的專業資格要求，而在這種情況下是根據《香港終審法院條例》所訂明的專業資格。
JORC responded that all judicial appointments are made in accordance with Article 92 of the Basic Law and have given consideration to the relevant professional qualification requirements while in this case the appointment is made in accordance with the professional qualification stipulated under the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance
獲考慮任命為非常任普通法法官的人士，都是具備豐富的司法經驗、在法律界享負盛名。
Persons being considered for appointment as CLNPJs have profound judicial experience and enjoy high reputation in the legal sector
但是，由於他們並非本港居民，而且不是在本港居住，故不會預期有與他們有關的該等紀錄，司法人員推薦委員會在進行商議時須信賴有關人選自行提供的簡歷和相關資料。
Yet as they are neither residents of Hong Kong nor residing in Hong Kong it is expected that there may not be such records of them and JORC has to rely on the curricula vitae and relevant information provided by the candidates in its deliberation
小組委員會經考慮司法機構的建議和司法人員推薦委員會就委員提問的回應，同意對范禮全首席法官及韋彥德勳爵為非常任普通法法官的任命。
Having considered the recommendation of the Judiciary and the replies made by JORC to the questions raised by members the Subcommittee supported the appointment of Chief Justice FRENCH and Lord REED as CLNPJs
小組委員會備案要求下一次海外法官任命的資料，不可只倚賴有關人選自行提供的資料，而應包括司法機構對候任法官的盡職審查報告。
The Subcommittee made a request for the record that the information of appointment of overseas Judges in the future should also include the due diligence report on the Judges designate prepared by the Judiciary instead of solely relying on the information provided by the candidates
代理主席，以下是我的個人意見。
Deputy President next I will present my personal opinions
關於香港委任海外法官的做法，《基本法》第八十二條的確有清楚規定，香港的終審法院可根據需要邀請其他普通法適用地區的法官參加審判。
With regard to the appointment of overseas Judges in Hong Kong in fact it is clearly stipulated in Article 82 of the Basic Law that CFA of Hong Kong may as required invite Judges from other common law jurisdictions to sit on the Court of Final Appeal
我收到不同市民的意見，表示不明白為何香港還要委任海外法官擔任終審法院大法官，我認為《基本法》第八十二條已經回應了這個問題。
Many members of the public have told me that they do not understand why it is still necessary for Hong Kong to appoint overseas Judges as Judges of CFA . I believe Article 82 of the Basic Law has already addressed this question
我認為在法官的任命上，香港是根據需要而委任海外法官，這種做法符合現時司法機構的運作，並可回應人手不足甚至是某些專長有所缺乏的問題。
Insofar as the appointment of Judges is concerned Hong Kong appoints overseas Judges on the need basis . I believe this approach is consistent with the prevailing operation of the Judiciary and addresses the problems of inadequate manpower as well as the lack of expertise in certain areas
然而，我想指出一點，這種做法必須隨着香港已經回歸20年......為何近年有較多市民向我們提出質疑，為何香港仍然有外國籍的法官？
However I would like to point out that as it has been 20 years since Hong Kongs reunification with China such an approach must Why have more members of the public asked us in recent years that why there are still foreign Judges in Hong Kong?
代理主席，今天我們要通過自本年5月1日起，把最低工資由32.5元增至34.5元。
Deputy President today we are going to approve the increase of the minimum wage rate from 32.5 to 34.5 with effect from 1 May this year
如果今次不獲通過，便"大件事"了，因為根據法例，要待明年才能再增加最低工資。
If it is not approved this time there will be big trouble because according to the law we have to wait until next year to increase the minimum wage rate again
張宇人議員剛才提到飲食業的租金非常昂貴，我們並非經營飲食業，不知道其租金有多昂貴。
Just now Mr Tommy CHEUNG mentioned that the rents in the catering industry were exorbitant . As we are not operators in the catering industry we do not know how exorbitant the rents are
因為在最近10多年來，香港經濟非常依靠內部消費。
Because in the last 10 - odd years the Hong Kong economy largely relied on domestic consumption
從社會福利的角度而言，我不相信局長會認為接受社會福利的人是二等公民。
From the perspective of social welfare I do not believe the Secretary will consider recipients of social welfare as second - class citizens
局長會否把低收入人士視作二等公民？
Will the Secretary regard low - income persons as second - class citizens?
特區政府從來沒有說過，只懂得在每年五一勞動節與工會代表舉杯慶祝，慶祝甚麼呢？
The Special Administrative Region SAR Government has never said anything about it . It will only propose a toast with representatives of labour unions in celebration of the Labour Day on 1 May each year . What do they celebrate?
勞動節的目的是爭取8小時工作、8小時休息及8小時個人生活，是爭取8小時工作。
The objective of the Labour Day is to strive for eight hours work eight hours rest and eight hours personal life . It strives for eight hours work daily
特區政府訂立了五一勞動節假期，理應重視其意義，便是8小時工作，但有否做到呢？
Having set the Labour Day on 1 May as a holiday the SAR Government should have attached importance to its significance which is eight hours work daily but has it done so? . No
沒有，連我們現在討論的標準工時也遙遙無期，不知何時才會出現，這情況不可悲嗎？
Even the implementation of standard working hours which we are now discussing is not to be seen in the foreseeable future and when it will take place remains unknown . Is this situation not deplorable?
工人有沒有地位？
Do the workers have any status?
工人的生活有否受到尊重？
Is the workers life respected?
請特區政府提升最低工資水平，以及進行一年一檢，保障工友的生活。
Will the SAR Government please raise the minimum wage rate and conduct a review once a year to protect the workers livelihood
主席，我首先要強調一點，雖然九龍東的人口老化及醫療資源不足的情況非常嚴重，但這不單是九龍東的問題，而是全港的問題。
First of all President I have to emphasize one point . Although the situation of population ageing and the lack of healthcare resources in Kowloon East is quite serious this is a problem not unique to Kowloon East . Rather it is a problem of the whole territory
簡單來說，現時香港公營醫療系統最大的問題，正如很多同事剛才所說，就是資源的增幅遠追不上服務需求的增長。
Simply put now the biggest problem of the public healthcare system of Hong Kong as mentioned by many Honourable colleagues just now is that the increase in resources lags far behind the growth in demand for services
大家都知道，香港人口老化問題非常嚴重，根據政府統計處的資料，現時65歲或以上的人口約為117萬人，佔全港人口大約16.6%，而且長者的百分比將在2034年上升至30%。
As we all know the problem of population ageing in Hong Kong is very serious . According to the information of the Census and Statistics Department at present the number of people aged 65 or above is about 1.17 million accounting for approximately 16.6 % of the Hong Kong population . Moreover the percentage of the elderly will rise to 30 % in 2034
人口老化令公共醫療服務需求大增，多間公立醫院的病床佔用率長期高於90%。
Population ageing has led to a substantial increase in the demand for public healthcare services . The bed occupancy rates of various public hospitals have stood at over 90 % for a long period
在流感高峰期，全港公立醫院急症室的整體病床佔用率竟然高達120%，當中以九龍東、九龍西及新界東的情況最為嚴重。
During the influenza peak season the overall occupancy rate of AE beds in the public hospitals in Hong Kong has actually reached 120 % . Among them the situation in Kowloon East Kowloon West and New Territories East is the most severe
面對這些情況，最直接的解決方法當然是增加資源，但正如剛才很多同事指出，香港的醫療開支不足GDP的6%，遠低於韓國、台灣及大部分歐美國家。
In the face of such circumstances the most direct solution is of course to increase resources . However as pointed out by many Honourable colleagues already the healthcare expenditure in Hong Kong is less than 6 % of Gross Domestic Product GDP far lower than that in Korea Taiwan and most European and American countries