Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
換句話說，推動平等共融是其目標，而運動及文化活動作為同樂節目，是推動平等共融的平台，因此任何人士，無分種族、宗教、年齡、性別、性取向、能力或背景均可以參加。
In other words organizing sports and cultural activities for all is the means to pursue the aim of promoting equality and inclusion . Therefore everyone is welcome to participate in the event regardless of ethnicity religion age gender identity sexual orientation ability or background
與一般的國際綜合項目運動會不同之處在於，同樂運動會並非國際奧林匹克委員會、亞洲奧林匹克理事會或任何國際體育聯會所認可的體育賽事。
Unlike international multi - sports games in general GG2022 is not a sports event recognized by the International Olympic Committee the Olympic Council of Asia or any international sports federation
因此，我理解中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會及各體育總會成員不會派出運動員參賽。
I understand that neither SFOC nor NSAs will send athletes to participate in the competitions
另外，同樂運動會的目的是通過不同的活動推動平等共融，體育只是其中一項元素。
Moreover the aim of GG2022 is to promote equality and inclusion through various activities . Sports is merely one of the elements of the event
我得悉主辦單位在尋找場地時都有考慮不同的地方，包括大專院校、非政府場地、中環海濱空間、其他文化場地等。
I understand that the organizer has during the search of venues considered various options including tertiary institutions non - governmental venues space at Central Harbourfront and other cultural venues
根據康文署的現 行做法，香港同樂運動會作為一所香港註冊團體，可於6個月前預訂非繁忙時間內的體育設施及於3個月前預訂繁忙時間內的體育設施。
In accordance with LCSDs current practice the Gay Games Hong Kong may as a locally registered organization reserve non - peak slots and peak slots of sports facilities up to six months and three months in advance respectively
主辦單位已向一些大專院校、體育會和會所等申請租用其轄下體育設施以舉辦部分賽事。
The organizer has approached some tertiary institutions sports clubs clubhouses etc . for hiring their sports facilities to organize some competitions
此外，主辦單位至今已與26個體育總會或體育團體商討合作事宜，包括提供裁判、技術支援及預訂場地支援等，其中有11個團體已達成協議、有4個團體表示因其他事務未能與主辦單位合作，其餘11個團體仍在商議當中。
Separately the organizer has been discussing with 26 NSAs or sports organizations to explore possible cooperation including the provision of referee services technical support and venue booking support . So far 11 NSAs have reached agreements with the organizer four have declined cooperation due to other issues and the remaining 11 are still in discussion with the organizer
在收到主辦單位及/或相關體育總會的申請後，康文署十分樂意按照現行的程序提供適切的協助和處理有關的申請。
Upon receipt of the applications from the organizer andor the relevant NSAs LCSD is pleased to provide necessary assistance and process their applications in accordance with the current procedure
主席，聽罷局長的答覆，我當然明白同樂運動會並不等同奧運會，所以中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會及各體育總會成員不會參與。
President after listening to the Secretarys reply I certainly understand that GG2022 is not equated with the Olympic Games and that is why neither SFOC nor NSAs will take part
但是，無論如何，這也是一項國際盛事。
But anyway it is an international event
主席，林健鋒議員議案的首項建議便是針對經濟復蘇，可見其重要性；而要讓香港再出發，振興經濟，對社會回復信心，我認為廣泛市民接種疫苗是關鍵之一。
President the first proposal in Mr Jeffrey LAMs motion focuses on economic recovery which shows its importance . One of the keys to enabling Hong Kong to take off again boosting the economy and restoring confidence in society lies in the extensive inoculation by the public
疫情早日"清零"才有望通關，能通關代表人流、物流暢通交流，人們的生活和經濟活動亦回復正常，這正正是我們和大家所期望的。
Cross - boundary travel can only be resumed when zero infection is achieved and the resumption of cross - boundary travel means that peoples life and economic activities will resume normal with the smooth flow of people and goods . This is precisely what we and members of the public have hoped for
由於香港與內地的跨境往來長時間受到疫情阻礙，政府應盡早與內地政府商討，爭取容許已經接種新冠疫苗，並證明已產生病毒抗體的香港居民，前往內地可以豁免隔離檢疫，藉此恢復正常跨境往來。
As cross - boundary activities between Hong Kong and the Mainland have been hindered by the pandemic for a long period of time the Government should negotiate with the Mainland Government as soon as possible for allowing Hong Kong residents who received the COVID - 19 vaccination and certified as carrying antibodies of COVID - 19 to be exempted from quarantine when travelling to the Mainland so that normal cross - boundary travel can be resumed
因此，在上星期的行政長官質詢時間，我問及香港特區政府提出通關方案時，特首的回應亦認為，香港"清零"局面越趨穩定便越有條件通關，但不論是與內地或與海外的免檢疫往來，接種疫苗是必要條件。
Therefore at the Chief Executives Question Time last week in reply to my question on the SAR Governments proposal of resuming traveller clearance the Chief Executive also considered that Hong Kong would be in a better position to resume traveller clearance when the zero infection situation in Hong Kong was getting more stable . However inoculation is a prerequisite for granting exemptions from compulsory quarantine when travelling to the Mainland or overseas
雖然現時疫情似乎有所回穩，但最近又出現源頭不明的英國變種病毒。
Although the current epidemic situation seems to have stabilized COVID - 19 cases with unknown source involving the virus variant found in the United Kingdom were identified again recently
最近，不少工商企業和公營機構，以至政府都以不同方式向市民提供接種疫苗誘因。
These days many business corporations public organizations as well as the Government have introduced various forms of incentives to encourage the public to receive vaccination
除了疫苗假期外，亦有送樓、大額簽帳額、現金抽獎及全年免費港鐵車票等，目的是鼓勵市民加快接種疫苗。
Apart from vaccination leave lucky draw prizes such as flat units large spending credits cash and free MTR tickets for the whole year will also be given out with an aim of encouraging the public to get vaccinated expeditiously
無論是甚麼方式，只要有助市民在了解自身體質並在合適的情況下盡快接種疫苗，我都是同意和支持的。
I therefore agree with and support all efforts in whichever form conducive to the early inoculation of the people under suitable circumstances after they have gained an understanding of their own health conditions
除此以外，要重建社會信心，市民對政府的信任度亦非常重要，故此政府仍須在各方面做好宣傳和溝通工作，以取得廣大市民的支持。
Apart from this peoples degree of trust in the Government is also very important in rebuilding public confidence . Therefore efforts should also be made by the Government to properly carry out publicity and communication work in different aspects to obtain support from the general public
在制訂政策時，要與民意代表加強聯繫，在宣傳策略上亦應該有新思維，好好利用新媒體進行宣傳，針對假新聞和錯誤信息對政府所作攻擊，進行更仔細的宣傳策略，避免不正確信息不斷令市民大眾對政府產生更多誤解。
When formulating policies the Government must enhance liaison with the representatives of the public . On publicity strategies the Government should adopt a new mindset and make good use of the new media . It should devise more detailed publicity strategies against the attack of the Government by fake news and wrong messages so as to prevent such incorrect messages from causing further misunderstanding between the public and the Government
常言青年是社會未來的棟樑，他們的發展如何，香港的將來也必然如何，所以議案第三項亦提出青年"三業三政"的事宜。
There is a common saying that youth are the future pillars of society . Their development nowadays will certainly determine how the future of Hong Kong is . Therefore item 3 of the motion has also mentioned the issue related to addressing young peoples concerns about education career pursuit and home ownership and encouraging their participation in politics as well as public policy discussion and debate
第一項質詢。
First question
主席，經諮詢政制及內地事務局及香港金融管理局後，我就質詢各部分的答覆如下： 一及二 在現行的法律框架下，個人資料受到《個人資料條例》所保障。
President having consulted the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau CMAB and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority HKMA my reply to the various parts of the question is as follows 1 and 2 Under the current legal framework personal data are protected by the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance PDPO
個人資料私隱專員公署按《私隱條例》第12條發出了《個人信貸資料實務守則》，目的是為香港的信貸資料服務機構及信貸提供者就如何處理個人信貸資料提供實務指引。
The Code of Practice on Consumer Credit Data is issued by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data PCPD under section 12 of PDPO with an aim to provide practical guidance on the handling of consumer credit data to credit reference agencies CRAs and credit providers in Hong Kong
《實務守則》涵蓋個人信貸資料的收集、準確性、使用、保安，以及查閱及更正資料等要求，規定個人信貸資料服務機構在日常運作中須採取適當的措施，包括須定期及經常監察及檢討資料庫的使用情況，藉以偵察及調查任何不尋常或不合常規的查閱或使用模式。
The Code of Practice covers requirements governing the collection accuracy use and security of consumer credit information as well as data access and correction requests . The Code of Practice also requires consumer CRAs to take appropriate actions in daily operations including monitoring and reviewing on a regular and frequent basis usage of the database with a view to detecting and investigating any unusual or irregular patterns of access or use
銀行作為信貸提供者及信貸資料服務機構的使用者，有責任在共享及使用個人信貸資料方面遵守《私隱條例》及《實務守則》的要求。
Banks and other credit providers as users of services of CRAs are required to comply with the requirements of PDPO and the Code of Practice in their sharing and use of customers credit data through CRAs
作為銀行的監管機構，金管局也要求銀行必須訂立清晰及全面的政策和程序，以符合有關規定。
HKMA as a regulator for banks requires banks to have clear and comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the relevant requirements
為促進行業競爭，金管局一直與香港銀行公會、香港存款公司公會和香港持牌放債人公會商討關於引入多於一家個人信貸資料服務機構的建議，並積極落實相關安排，希望藉此提升服務水平，改善現時因市場只有一家商業營運的個人信貸資料服務機構而衍生的營運風險，特別是單點失誤的風險。
To promote competition in the sector HKMA has been discussing with the Hong Kong Association of Banks the Hong Kong Association of Restricted Licence Banks and Deposit - taking Companies and the Hong Kong SAR . Licensed Money Lenders Association Limited the proposal of introducing more than one consumer CRA in Hong Kong . It seeks to implement the relevant arrangement soon with a view to enhancing the service quality of consumer CRAs and reducing the operational risk of having only one commercially - run consumer CRA in the market particularly the risk of single point of failure
金管局和行業公會對於建議下的新管理架構和運作模式已達成共識。
HKMA and the Industry Associations have reached a consensus on the new operating model under the proposal
行業公會正積極進行各項籌備工作，包括制訂《行業實務守則》，為信貸資料服務機構在企業管治、內部監控、客戶個人資料的使用和安全等方面訂立標準；以及成立管治小組，負責執行工作。
The Industry Associations are actively pursuing various preparatory work including the drawing up of a code of practice for the CRA industry to stipulate applicable standards on various aspects including corporate governance internal control and use and protection of customer data; as well as the setting up of a governance body to enforce the relevant work
金管局將會認可該《行業實務守則》，並修訂《監管政策手冊》內有關"透過信貸資料服務機構共用個人信貸資料"的指引，落實銀行在新安排開通後須透過中介平台與個人信貸資料服務機構連接及遵守規管要求。
HKMA will endorse the Industry Code and revise its Supervisory Policy Manual module on The Sharing and Use of Consumer Credit Data through a Credit Reference Agency to set out the supervisory expectation for banks to interface with CRAs through a multiple CRAs platform and comply with the regulatory requirements upon commencement of the platform
這些安排將大幅加強對個人信貸資料服務機構的規管，因此，當局沒有計劃立法要求信貸資料機構的運作須經金融監管機構認可或授權。
As these arrangements will significantly enhance the regulation of consumer CRAs the Administration has no plan to introduce legislation to require CRAs to seek endorsement or authorization from financial regulators for their operations
根據《實務守則》，信貸提供者應從速更新帳戶資料，無論如何應在每一個不超過31日的報告期間結束時更新該等帳戶資料。
According to the Code of Practice credit providers should update account information promptly by the end of each reporting period and not exceeding 31 days in any event
雖然縮短信貸提供者提交資料的期限或有可能使信貸報告反映最新的資料，但也會縮短了信貸提供者處理及核實相關資料的時間。
While shortening the reporting period for credit providers to submit data may allow credit reports to reflect the latest information it will also reduce the time available for credit providers to handle and verify the relevant information
倘若向信貸資料機構提交資料的準確度成疑或會影響客戶信貸紀錄和信貸評級。
A customers credit record and rating may be affected as a result should any doubt arises over the accuracy of data submitted to CRAs
業界普遍認為現行的資料更新安排基本上能滿足他們在信貸風險管理方面的需要。
The trade generally considers that the current information updating arrangements can broadly fulfil its credit risk management needs
在行業公會商討引入多於一家個人信貸資料服務機構的過程中，並未有收到意見要求改變現時的做法。
The Industry Associations have not received any views requesting changes to the current practice during discussion of the proposal to introduce multiple CRAs
鑒於縮短提交資料的期限或會對信貸提供者的運作流程和資訊系統帶來不同程度的影響，當局認為維持提交資料的期限為31日的做法仍然合適。
Since shortening the information reporting period may affect to a varying extent credit providers operational workflow and information technology system we consider it appropriate to maintain the reporting period at 31 days
三 根據《私隱條例》，如個人資料私隱專員認為資料使用者不遵循保障資料原則，可向資料使用者發出執 行通知，要求糾正。
3 Pursuant to PDPO if the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data considers that a data user contravenes a Data Protection Principle the Commissioner may issue an enforcement notice to the data user requesting rectification
如資料使用者沒有依從執行通知的規定，私隱專員會把個案轉介警方進行刑事調查及作出起訴。
If the data user does not comply with the requirements of the enforcement notice the Commissioner would refer the case to the Police for criminal investigation and prosecution
政制及內地事務局現正研究修訂《私隱條例》，以加強保障個人資料私隱。
CMAB is contemplating amendments to PDPO with a view to strengthening the protection of personal data privacy
局方早前已就修訂該條例的方向諮詢立法會政制事務委員會，當中包括研究引入向違反該條例的資料使用者施加行政罰款的可行性。
It consulted the Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs earlier on the direction of amendments to PDPO including exploring the feasibility of introducing administrative fines for data users who contravene PDPO
政制及內地事務局正與私隱公署進一步研究當中的具體做法，如罰款機制及金額等，並會參考其他司法管轄區的相關法例，以制訂切實可行的修例建議。
CMAB is further studying with PCPD the precise arrangements involved such as the penalty mechanism and level of fine and will make reference to relevant laws in other jurisdictions with a view to devising practicable legislative proposals
主席，對於我關注的問題，局方的回應算是詳盡，而我亦明白當局的看法。
President the Bureau has given quite a detailed response to my concerns and I can see its point
鑒於英國的個人信貸資料服務機構除了可向金融機構提供信貸資料外，亦可向其他界別的機構提供資料，以便有關機構核實個人身份及追討欠款。我想詢問，當局會否考慮允許其他界別的機構索取個人信貸資料？
Given that consumer credit reference agencies CRAs in the United Kingdom are allowed to provide credit data to not only financial institutions but also institutions of other sectors to facilitate their verification of personal identity and recovery of default payments may I ask whether the authorities will consider allowing institutions of other sectors to obtain consumer credit data?
主席，私隱專員發出的《實務守則》，為香港的信貸提供者如何透過信貸資料服務機構查閱該機構所持有的個人信貸資料，提供了實務指引。
President the Code of Practice issued by the Commissioner provides Hong Kongs credit providers with practical guidance on their access to consumer credit data held by CRAs
正如陳議員剛才所說，信貸提供者目前並不包括公用事業和政府機構等其他界別的機構，因為根據《實務守則》，信貸提供者主要包括《銀行業條例》第2條所指的認可機構及其附屬公司，以及根據《放債人條例》獲發牌照的放債人。
As Mr CHAN just said credit providers currently do not cover institutions of other sectors such as public utilities and government bodies because under the Code of Practice credit providers mainly include authorized institutions within the meaning of section 2 of the Banking Ordinance and their subsidiaries and a money lender licensed under the Money Lenders Ordinance
我們會就這方面繼續聽取相關意見，因為如要容許其他界別的機構透過信貸資料服務機構查閱個人信貸資料，須有充分理由。
We will further listen to views on this issue because there must be sufficient justifications before we can allow institutions of other sectors to access consumer credit data through CRAs
如果允許信貸資料服務機構向其他界別的機構提供信貸資料，《實務守則》亦可能需要作出修訂。
If CRAs are allowed to provide credit data to institutions of other sectors the Code of Practice may have to be revised accordingly
主席，在香港，現時個人信貸資料服務機構的網上查閱信貸報告訂閱費是每月280元。
President presently in Hong Kong the consumer CRA charges a monthly subscription fee of 280 for online access to credit reports
如果貸款人在評估個別人士的信貸紀錄後拒絕批出貸款，則該名人士可向CRA免費索取信貸報告。
If a lender refuses to grant loans after assessing an individual applicants credit record the applicant may obtain a free credit report from CRA
但是，在澳洲和美國，個人有權每年向CRA免費索取信貸報告一次，而中國內地更是每年兩次。
However in Australia and the United States an individual is entitled to obtain one free credit report from CRAs every year; in the Mainland of China an individual is even entitled to two free reports per year
我想問，當局日後會否在香港推行相關措施，讓每位市民每年免費索取信貸報告一次？
My question is Will the authorities introduce the relevant measure in Hong Kong to allow each member of the public to obtain one free credit report every year?
主席，根據現行安排，如果貸款申請人被拒批貸款申請，該名人士可向信貸資料服務機構索取一份免費的信貸報告。
President under the existing arrangement a loan applicant may obtain a free credit report from CRA if his loan application is rejected
據我了解，行業公會有意延伸這項安排，要求信貸資料服務機構額外提供免費的信貸報告，例如每人每年一份。
According to my understanding the Industry Associations intend to extend this arrangement by requesting CRAs to provide more credit reports for free eg . one free report for each member of the public per year
至於具體安排和詳細資料，行業公會會適時公布。
The Industry Associations will announce the specific arrangement and relevant details in a timely manner
主席，香港現時信貸資料服務機構的網上查閱信貸報告訂戶費是每月280元。
President in Hong Kong CRA currently charges a monthly subscription fee of 280 for online access to credit reports
如果貸款人在評估個別人士的信貸紀錄後拒絕貸款申請，該名人士才可向CRA免費索取信貸報告，但在澳洲和美國，個人有權每年向CRA免費索取信貸報告一次，而中國內地則是每年兩次。
An individual loan applicant may obtain a free credit report from CRA only when his loan application is rejected by the lender after credit record assessment . However in Australia and the United States an individual is entitled to obtain one free credit report from CRAs every year whereas in the Mainland of China an individual is entitled to two such reports per year
我想問，當局會否考慮規定CRA每年至少為市民免費提供信貸報告一次？
My question is Will the authorities consider requiring CRAs to provide each member of the public with at least one free credit report every year?
主席，剛才陳議員和廖議員均就類似的題目表達相似的意見，證明大家都很關心這個題目。
President since both Mr CHAN and Mr LIAO have expressed similar views on a similar subject just now it shows that this is a matter of grave concern to Members
我在此重申，行業公會有意延伸現行安排，即如果貸款申請人被拒批貸款申請，該名人士可向信貸資料服務機構索取一份免費的信貸報告。
Here I reiterate that the Industry Associations intend to extend the existing arrangement under which an individual loan applicant may obtain a free credit report from CRA after the rejection of his loan application
主席，資料庫載有客戶的財務狀況和個人資料，而對於不同背景的個人信貸資料服務機構，市民或會各有偏好。
President while consumers financial data and personal information are contained in the database members of the public may have their preferred consumer CRA given the different backgrounds of CRAs
我想問當局，是否可以像現時接種疫苗般，讓市民有權在向銀行申請貸款時，選擇使用哪一家CRA？
I would like to ask the authorities Do members of the public have the right to choose the CRA they like when applying for bank loans as in the present case of choosing the vaccine to be administered?
抑或所選用的CRA須經銀行同意或由銀行指定？
Or the choice of CRAs must be approved or appointed by banks?
主席，我們十分明白市民關注是否有權選擇個人信貸資料服務機構，所以我們一直與行業公會商討相關安排。
President we understand very well that the public are concerned whether they have the right to choose their preferred CRAs . Therefore we have long been discussing the relevant arrangement with the Industry Associations
據我了解，行業公會已就新的信貸資料服務機構的營運模式達成共識，要求在新系統下，所有信貸資料必須同時開放予所有信貸資料服務機構讀取。
As far as I understand it the Industry Associations have already reached a consensus on the new business model of CRAs and will require all credit data be shared among all CRAs under the new system
此外，按行業公會的建議，銀行向哪一家信貸資料服務機構索取信貸報告以審批信貸申請，是由銀行決定的，而銀行亦應向客戶作出相關披露。
In addition according to the recommendation of the Industry Associations it will be for banks to decide which CRA to use in obtaining credit reports for the purposes of loan approval and to inform their customers of the relevant decisions
如果市民希望自行索取信貸報告，將可選擇向哪一家信貸資料服務機構索取信貸報告。
If members of the public want to obtain credit reports on their own initiatives they are free to choose their preferred CRAs
主席，目前，信貸提供者會直接向信貸資料服務機構提供資料。如果銀行或個人需要索取有關資料，收費是280元。
President while credit data are currently provided directly to CRAs by credit providers banks or individuals are required to pay 280 for obtaining such data
日後，信貸提供者須透過香港銀行同業結算有限公司向CRA提供信貸資料。
Yet in future credit data will be provided by credit providers to CRAs through the Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited HKICL
主席，關於收費的問題，剛才幾位議員也有提出不同角度的考慮。
President a number of Members have just given views on the charging of fees from different angles
信貸資料服務機構的收費水平純屬商業決定，而我們預期在引入多一家信貸資料服務機構後，將可促進整個行業的競爭，從而提升服務水平，甚至有可能進一步降低消費者使用信貸資料服務的費用。
The fee level set by CRAs is simply a commercial decision and it is expected that following the introduction of a new CRA to promote competition in the industry not only the service quality will be improved the fees of credit data services to be paid by consumers may also be further reduced
我剛才已大致說明有關情況，除了整體費用會因有新的市場參與者加入競爭而可能降低外，就某些具體情況而言，例如我剛才也提到，行業公會有意要求信貸資料服務機構延伸現行安排，即貸款申請人在貸款申請被拒後，可向信貸資料服務機構索取一份免費的信貸報告。
After giving a brief explanation of the situation that new market entrants may drive down overall fee as a result of competition I have also mentioned certain specific circumstances just now . For instance the Industry Associations intend to request CRAs to extend the current arrangement under which a loan applicant may obtain a free credit report from CRA after his loan application was rejected
我想詢問，如果企業申請借貸，銀行會否查閱中小企的老闆或股東的信貸資料？
Here is my question . Will banks access the credit data of owners or shareholders of SMEs if they apply for loans?
政府會否在有需要時，考慮檢討現時查閱安排只適用於個人的情況？
Will the Government consider when necessary reviewing the existing data access arrangement applicable only to individuals?
我們希望通過增加市場的參與者，在有選擇的情況下，讓服務和費用有調整的空間，令整個市場得益。
It is hoped that by increasing the number of market participants the availability of choices in the market will provide room for service improvement and fee reduction that are beneficial to the entire market
我是問局長，為何他認為引入競爭便無須由監管機構作出監管？
My question for the Secretary is Why does he consider that no regulation by the regulatory authorities is necessary after the introduction of competition?
第二，我想借此機會略述目前3間服務機構的評估情況。
Secondly I would like to take this opportunity to briefly state the progress of evaluation of the three agencies
代理主席，我發言支持黃國健議員提出的"全方位增加土地供應"議案。
Deputy President I speak in support of Mr WONG Kwok - kins motion on Increasing land supply on all fronts
每當談到土地供應，不少人都有一個迷思，便是究竟香港有地抑或無地。
When it comes to land supply quite a number of people have an unfathomable question Is land available in Hong Kong?
大家翻開小學教科書也知道，香港的土地面積有1,111平方公里，較新加坡的720平方公里還要多。
We can learn from primary school textbooks that Hong Kong has a total land area of 1 111 sq km which is bigger than the 720 sq km of Singapore
原因有多個，包括政府的土地運用、房屋政策搖擺不定，2003年推倒"八萬五"後再沒有作出長遠的房屋規劃，而且只要涉及增加土地、加建房屋，便會有無數的人，特別是土地既得利益者，找來代言人提出反對。
This is attributable to a number of reasons including the Governments use of land wavering housing policy lack of long - term housing plans after the abolition of the target of building 85 000 flats annually in 2003 . Moreover whenever there is any plan to increase land and housing supply many people especially those with vested interests in land will find spokespersons to raise objections . Take reclamation as an example
以開發新界東北這反面教材為例。
Take the negative example of the development of North East New Territories
代理主席，18年已過去，如果有人說收地較填海快，只是騙人的說法，新界東北這例子一定要銘記於心。
Deputy President 18 years has passed . It is a lie to say that the resumption of land takes shorter time than reclamation . We must bear in mind the example of the North East New Territories development
每當牽涉土地發展，背後都涉及龐大利益，有利益集團操弄。
Land development always comes along with enormous interests at stake and manipulation on the part of interest groups
他們擔心政府覓得新土地後，便不能把其囤積的土地高價沽售。
They are worried that after the Government has secured new land they will be unable to sell the land hoarded by them at a high price
為了保障自己土地的價值，他們會出盡千方百計，動員其利益代言人反對一切土地開發，連中部水域填海也反對。
Thus they will exhaust all means to safeguard the value of their land and mobilize spokespersons to defend their interests by opposing all land development projects including the reclamation in the Central Waters
過去，大家聽到最多的說法是"倒錢落海"，這種抹黑手段只有一個目標，便是阻止政府增加土地，同時維護既得利益者的利益。
In the past the feedback we heard most often is dumping money into the sea . Such smear tactics only have one objective that is to prevent the Government from increasing land supply so as to safeguard the interests of those with vested interests
其實，中部水域的生態價值不算高，水亦不算深，又不會影響航道，是經過多年研究的填海選址。
As a matter of fact the reclamation site at the Central Waters whose ecological value is not high waters are not deep and fairways will remain intact after reclamation has been identified after years of studies
中部水域的好處是其西邊連接大嶼山、機場及交椅洲，東邊則連接港島，故此可搭建一條新的連接路接通機場及港島的商業中心。
The advantage of the Central Waters is that to its west lie the Lantau Island the airport and Kau Yi Chau and to the east Hong Kong Island thus making it possible to construct a new link road connecting the airport and the core business districts on Hong Kong Island