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當局表示要為政策拆牆鬆綁，但在實際修訂法例時則變成"五花大綁"，說到底，究竟政府是否忌憚既得利益者的反對呢？
While the authorities talk about removing hurdles for the relevant policies more stringent provisions are added in the actual legislative amendment . After all is the Government worried about opposition from people with vested interests?
我們並非指法例修訂必然要為所有創新科技大開方便之門，但如果相關修訂給人的感覺是站在既得利益者的一方，而非做好協調和平衡各方利益的工作，屆時，特首林鄭月娥提出配合國策和創新科技的政策，會否只是流於表面和空談呢？
We are not saying that amendments to laws must open all the gates to all development in innovation and technology . Yet if the amendments give people the impression that the Government is siding with people with vested interests rather than making an effort to coordinate and balance the interests of various sides are Chief Executive Carrie LAMs proposed initiatives to tie in with the State policies and innovation and technology superficial and empty talk?
主席，令我擔心的另一問題是，發展創科是我們應該做的，亦是配合國家要做的事，但香港是否確實跟得上步伐呢？
President there is another point of worry to me . The development of innovation and technology is a necessary cause and it is what we should do to support the State . Yet is Hong Kong capable of keeping pace with the State?
我曾與不同業界人士接觸，聽到的意見離不開兩大核心問題：人才和經營環境。
I have communicated with members from various trades and their comments focus on two main concerns talents and business environment
香港當然不是沒有自家培育的創科人才，但通常可以離港的也會離港，最多人會前往矽谷，而他們實際上遍布世界各地，甚至可能被新加坡搶走，或是已經定居深圳。
Of course it is not that Hong Kong does not have talents nurtured locally . Yet these talents will usually leave Hong Kong granted the opportunity and most of them will go to the Silicon Valley . Indeed they are found all over the world and some may be snatched by Singapore while some may settle in Shenzhen
或許有人會問：政府不是已經為他們提供在職家庭津貼計劃嗎？
Some people may ask The Government has the Working Family Allowance WFA Scheme in place for them has it not?
事實上，曾申請這項計劃的人也知道，申請手續非常繁複，審批津貼的速度十分緩慢，津貼只是杯水車薪，而這正是計劃乏人問津的原因。
In fact those who have applied for the allowance will tell you that the application procedures are extremely complicated the progress of the vetting and approval of allowance is very slow and the amount of allowance provided is a drop in a bucket . These factors explain why not many people are interested in applying for the allowance
我且告訴大家有關數字，在920,000在職貧窮人口中，只有45,000人申請。
I may tell Members the relevant figures . Among the 920 000 population in working poverty only 45 000 people have applied for the allowance
我們期望政府全面檢討在職家庭津貼計劃的同時，亦能考慮幫助並滿足基層家庭的基本生活需要，雙管齊下，這樣才能真正有效地幫助有需要的人士。
We hope the Government will conduct a comprehensive review of WFA and concurrently consider helping grass - roots families in meeting their basic needs . Only by adopting this two - pronged approach can the Government offer effective assistance to people in need
基層工人及低技術人士，除了靠打工"搵食"外，其實也有權利透過創業來改善經濟狀況。
As for the grass - roots and low - skilled workers apart from earning a living through employment they indeed have the right to improve their financial status through starting their own businesses
因此，公民黨認為除了鼓勵開設墟市的政策外，政府亦應設立社區經濟創業支援基金，供基層創業人士及團體申請，使社區經濟得以發展，幫助基層自助互助。
Hence in addition to policies on bazaars the Civic Party considers that the Government should set up a Startup Support Fund for Community Economy for grass - roots startups and organizations so as to facilitate the development of community economy and support the grass roots to help themselves and one another
在安老方面，施政報告提到會在明年增加2,000個家居及社區照顧名額，以及增加1,000張長者社區照顧服務券。
In connection with elderly care the Policy Address mentions that an additional 2 000 places for home care and community care and an additional 1 000 vouchers for Community Care Service will be provided next year
毫無疑問，以社區照顧為主的安老策略是可持續的方向，但前提是照顧服務的名額必須足夠。
Undeniably the policy of according priority to the provision of home care and community care is a sustainable direction for elderly care . But the prerequisite is that a sufficient quota for such services must be provided
對於曾經為香港默默耕耘的長者，這份施政報告令人感到他們成了"路人甲、乙、丙"，我們看不到政府如何重視他們。
Insofar as the elderly people who have contributed quietly to Hong Kong this Policy Address gives people the impression that the elderly are nobodies . We do not see the Government giving them any attention
在上年討論財政預算案時，我們已建議以"特殊需要信託"方式設立"持續授權書"專責辦公室，以法律立案的方法，配合醫療及社福支援，讓長者和家人商議及訂立個人晚期照顧計劃，讓長者安心終老。
During the discussion on the budget last year we proposed the setting up of a dedicated agency for enduring powers of attorney in the form of special needs trust so that by means of legal documents complemented with medical and welfare support the elderly and their families may discuss and draw up individual end - of - life care plans and the elderly may spend their twilight years without worries
最後，我們不得不提今次施政報告中最具爭議的"重中之重"，也就是"明日大嶼"計劃。
Lastly we must talk about the most controversial plan of top priority in the Policy Address this year the Lantau Tomorrow programme
當香港社會對近岸填海也有極大疑慮，也有不少反對聲音時，特首竟然提出這個曠古爍今的"明日大嶼"大填海人工島計劃。
When the Hong Kong community has expressed great worries about and considerable opposition to near - shore reclamation the Chief Executive suddenly puts forth the grandiose Lantau Tomorrow programme involving large - scale reclamation for the construction of artificial islands . Some time ago Carrie LAM said that a government official who seeks no complement is always courageous
不過，對於一項如此大型的計劃，支持和反對的理據也有，即使同事在本會提出，亦未能完全說服另一方。
But this is such a large - scale programme where there are justifications both supporting and opposing it . Even if the justifications are presented in this Council Honourable colleagues may not be able to convince the other side
就此，我想問特區政府兩個問題：第一，香港目前面對的究竟是土地問題還是人口問題？
In this connection I would like to ask the SAR Government two questions . First does Hong Kong now face a land problem or population problem?
當我們現時每日要接收150個單程證名額時，我們新增的土地究竟是為誰而建，是否真的有迫切需要呢？
As we are receiving 150 new arrivals every day under the One - way Permit Scheme at present for whom is the new land created and is there really a pressing need to do so?
長遠來說，究竟香港能否承受每日150個新增人口呢？
In the long run does Hong Kong have the capacity to receive 150 new arrivals into the population every day?
對此，究竟特區政府曾否思考過，曾否努力說服香港人？
In respect of this has the Government ever thought about this and has it ever tried to convince the people of Hong Kong?
第二個問題，政府認為收回棕地、丁地發展，難度非常之高，這可能是事實，但我想問的是，難道填海較剛才提及的收回棕地、丁地，甚至高爾夫球場來得容易、來得便宜嗎？
Second the Government considers the resumption of brownfield sites and small house sites extremely difficult . Though this may be the case I cannot but ask Will the reclamation project be easier and less expensive than the resumption of brownfield sites small house sites and the golf course site?
退一萬步來說，我想問問特區政府，如果"明日大嶼"最終成事，可以成功興建人工島，但那1,700公頃的新填海土地，將來總有一天會飽和。
In any case if the Lantau Tomorrow programme can eventually be implemented and artificial islands constructed successfully the 1 700 hectares of newly reclaimed land will reach its full capacity one day
屆時，特區政府是否依然認為收回棕地及丁地是困難的，是碰不得的？屆時，高爾夫球場是否仍然是絕對不能觸碰的土地呢？
May I ask the Government whether it will still consider the resumption of brownfield sites and small house sites difficult and that those sites are untouchable by then?
屆時，是否又要在外島填海，搞個"明日南丫"、"明日東龍"、"明日蒲台"呢？
If that is the case does it mean that the Government will have to carry out reclamation around the outlying islands such as Lamma Tomorrow Tung Lung Tomorrow and Po Toi Tomorrow and so on?
以上種種問題，林鄭月娥今次完全無法回答香港人，亦未能說服香港人。
Carrie LAM has not given answers to any of these questions to the people of Hong Kong this time around
為何我們要冒這樣大的風險、冒這樣大的財政風險、冒這樣大的環境風險，將我們一代代積累下來的儲備投入興建人工島呢？
She has failed to convince the people of Hong Kong that we have to take such a great risk . Why do we have to take the financial risk and environmental risk of such magnitude by dumping the reserve accumulated over generations into the construction of artificial islands?
主席，說到底，整個特區政府的管治，是維繫於香港人對特區政府的信任，維繫於究竟這個政府能否取信於香港人，它所做的每一件事是否均從香港人的利益出發。
President after all the governance of the SAR Government as a whole hinges on the trust of the people of Hong Kong in the SAR Government and whether the Government can convince the people of Hong Kong that every action it takes is in the interest of the people of Hong Kong
遺憾的是，過去多年，我們看到特區政府很多時候是面向北京，背向香港人。
Regrettably over the years we have seen that more often than not the SAR Government would turn towards Beijing and turn away from the people of Hong Kong
就這一點，到最後仍然連繫到政改問題。
In this connection it is after all related to constitutional reform
我們不見今屆特區政府有何決心推動政改，我們更不見今屆政府做任何正面的事情，來令香港具備這個條件和土壤推動政改。
We do not see the SAR Government of the current term showing any determination to take forward the constitutional reform . Neither have we seen the Government of the current term taking any positive actions to create the conditions and prepare the soil for implementing constitutional reform in Hong Kong
本屆政府似乎認為只做民生，便可有效解決香港的深層次矛盾，我只想指出，將問題掃入地毯底，最終不會令問題消失，這些問題只會越積越多，最後連地毯也蓋不住。
The Government of the current term seems to consider that focusing merely on livelihood issues is the effective solution to the deep - rooted conflicts in Hong Kong . I only wish to point out that sweeping the problems under the carpet will not make the problems disappear . On the contrary these problems will accumulate in volume and eventually the carpet will be too small to cover all of them
特首在施政報告表示，希望帶給香港人希望，我相信她可能真心希望可以給香港人一個正面的方向，無須太多憂慮。
In the Policy Address the Chief Executive says that she wishes to bring hopes to the people of Hong Kong . I believe she may sincerely hope that she will set a positive direction for the people of Hong Kong so that they do not have to worry too much
不過，我不知今天出席的官員是否知悉，近年討論移民已成為香港有能力的中產家庭的共通話題，而即使沒有能力的，亦會設法到一些西方國家以外的國家落腳和移民。
Yet I wonder if government officials attending todays meeting know that emigration has become a common discussion topic among well - off middle - class families in Hong Kong . Even for the less well - off they will try to settle in or emigrate to countries other than Western countries
我自己也認識3個家庭，在過去一年，選擇連根拔起，辭職、賣樓，與家人一次過離開這個養育他們的地方。
I know three families which decided to leave in the past year . They chose to uproot their homes resign from their work sell their properties and then leave this place where they were brought up for good with their families
如果我們不能給香港人帶來希望，如果我們不能留住有能力的人，香港最終只會淪為一個二流城市，無法再維持香港的競爭力。
If we do not bring hopes to the people of Hong Kong and if we cannot retain capable persons Hong Kong will eventually be reduced to a second - grade city failing to maintain our competitiveness
如果特區政府不從根本做起，不從制度上改革，對政改依然避而不談的話，特區政府根本不能為香港人帶來希望。
If the SAR Government does not tackle the problem at root and reform the system and if it keeps evading the discussion of constitutional reform the SAR Government can in no way bring hopes to the people of Hong Kong
我希望特區政府可以深切考慮這點。
I hope the SAR Government will think about this in depth
我謹代表公民黨致辭。
On behalf of the Civic Party I so submit
鄭議員，我最後警告你，如果你不坐下，我會裁定你行為極不檢點。
Dr CHENG I am giving you my final warning . If you do not sit down I will rule that your conduct is grossly disorderly
秘書，請把鄭松泰議員帶離會議廳。
Will the Clerk please escort Dr CHENG Chung - tai to leave the Chamber
我是按照一致的標準作出裁決，我看不到有議員違反《議事規則》。
I have been applying the same yardstick in making my rulings and I do not see any Member has breached the Rules of Procedure
我繼續說下去，很快會說完，我會指出為何我最後支持議案。
I will continue and finish soon . I will point out why I will finally support the motion
我想強調特區政府有權就是否批准來港工作簽證延期作出決定，簽證是"一國"主權範圍內的事務，任何人士和組織均無權干預。
I would like to stress that the SAR Government has the right to decide on the renewal of work visas . Visa matters fall within the sovereignty of one country and no individuals or organizations have the right to interfere
我認為這次的決定有真憑實據，亦是依法辦事，合法合憲。
In my opinion the decision was founded on concrete evidence and complied with the law it was thus lawful and constitutional
我聆聽了多位議員的發言，大家已經說得很清楚，反對派議員一味將這事件與新聞自由和言論自由掛鈎，罔顧事實究竟是怎麼一回事。
I have listened to the speeches of many Members and as Members have stated very clearly the opposition camp is linking the incident to freedom of the press and freedom of speech without regarding what has actually happened
這事件與新聞自由和言論自由究竟有何關係？
How is this incident related to freedom of the press and freedom of speech?
其實我看不到有直接關係。
To be honest I do not see a direct connection
雖然大家也說這件事可能與香港外國記者會邀請陳浩天演講有關，但這只是揣測，即使有關又如何呢？
Although there is a saying that the incident may be related to the invitation from the Foreign Correspondents Club Hong Kong FCC to Andy CHAN to give a talk that is merely a speculation and even if that is the case so what?
FCC邀請陳浩天發表有關"港獨"的演講，其實便是建立平台宣示"港獨"。
By inviting Andy CHAN to give a talk on Hong Kong independence FCC was in fact setting up a platform to promote Hong Kong independence
我們要知道香港最重要的是"一國兩制"，"一國兩制"不容侵犯，而"一國兩制"的根本便是"一國"。
We must bear in mind that one country two systems is of vital importance to Hong Kong . One country two systems is inviolable and its core lies in one country
我聽到多位議員發言，大部分泛民和反對派的議員心中其實根本並無"一國"，正因為他們心中沒有"一國"，所以他們才會想到這麼多荒謬的理據，認為保安局和入境處做得不對。
Having listened to the speeches made by Members I think most Members of the pan - democratic and opposition camps actually have no regard for one country which explains why they would come up with so many absurd arguments to say that the Security Bureau and Immigration Department have done wrong
保安局考慮禁止香港民族黨運作其實有理有據。
As a matter of fact the Security Bureau has sound justification to consider banning the operation of the Hong Kong National Party HKNP
眾所周知，翻看香港民族黨發表的所有言論，便知道他們宣揚和推動"港獨"，而反對"港獨"是香港社會的主流意見。
From the remarks made by HKNP we know that they are advocating and promoting Hong Kong independence and mainstream public opinion is against Hong Kong independence
大部分市民必然看得到"港獨"危害"一國兩制"，對香港來說並非出路，亦不是好事。
I am sure most members of the public would see that Hong Kong independence will jeopardize one country two systems; it is not a way out for Hong Kong and will bring no benefits to Hong Kong
在保安局公開宣布將禁止香港民族黨運作後，FCC視而不見、聽而不聞，仍然邀請陳浩天到FCC"播獨"，這是刻意的挑釁行為。
After the Security Bureaus announcement that HKNP would soon be banned FCC paid no heed and still invited CHAN to spread the idea of Hong Kong independence at FCC . This was an act of deliberate provocation
如果有人作出政治的挑釁，香港政府應否扮作看不見呢？
When faced with political provocation should the Hong Kong Government turn a blind eye?
因此，我看不到這事件與新聞自由和言論自由有何關係。
Hence I do not see this incident is related to freedom of the press and freedom of speech
香港有多麼自由？
How much freedom does Hong Kong have?
我真的看不到這事件與香港的新聞自由有何關係，但是，如果泛民和反對派議員如此着重新聞自由，認為記者的尊嚴如此重要，我也想提醒他們一件事。
I really do not see how this incident is related to freedom of the press in Hong Kong . However if pan - democratic and opposition Members attach such great importance to freedom of the press and highly respect reporters let me remind them of a video clip on the Internet featuring Boss LAI who is their boss
"但我未曾聽過你們責罵、譴責過"黎老闆"一句，亦沒有聽過你們要在立法會動議根據《立法會條例》來質詢律政司司長為何到現在仍不控告"黎老闆"。
Yet I did not hear Members of the opposition camp lambaste or condemn Boss LAI nor have they propose a motion in this Council on invoking the Legislative Council Ordinance to put a question to the Secretary for Justice as to why Boss LAI has not been charged
如果你們如此着重新聞自由和言論自由，請不要多重標準，對每個記者也要一樣，不要輕視香港的記者，而尊重外國的記者。
If opposition Members attach such great importance to freedom of the press and freedom of speech please do not hold double standards and treat all journalists equally . Do not look down upon Hong Kong journalists while respecting foreign journalists
所以，我覺得整個辯論只是一場政治炒作，藉以為"港獨"建立平台，反對派議員並藉此事利用立法會的平台"唱衰"香港、詆毀香港、說香港政府無理、說香港沒有新聞自由和言論自由。
This debate is nothing but a political hype to build a platform for Hong Kong independence . What is more Members of the opposition camp are exploiting this opportunity to bad - mouth and defame Hong Kong at this Council accusing the Hong Kong Government of being unreasonable and saying that there is no freedom of the press and freedom of speech in Hong Kong
所以，我覺得這次辯論是根本完全"莫須有"。
Hence I think this debate is simply unwarranted
代理主席，我發言支持毛孟靜議員和林卓廷議員的議案。
Deputy President I rise to speak in support of Ms Claudia MOs motion and that of Mr LAM Cheuk - ting . In August this year the media exposed the occurrence of settlement at various Mass Transit Railway MTR stations
今年8月，傳媒揭發多個港鐵車站出現沉降問題，報道指土瓜灣站及會展站附近的地盤出現嚴重超標，其中超標情況最嚴重的監測點原來早在2015年已經超標，但很可惜，香港鐵路有限公司和承建商未有按指引停工檢討，一直隱瞞事件，照常進行工程。
It was reported that the sites near To Kwa Wan Station and Exhibition Centre Station had seen serious exceedances . Among them it turned out that the monitoring point with the most serious exceedance had already exceeded the trigger level early in 2015 . Yet regrettably the MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL and the contractor did not suspend the works and conduct a review in accordance with the guidelines
與沙田至中環線的其他問題一樣，遭傳媒揭發後，港鐵才施施然交代，這種做法能不令人憤慨？
Similar to the other problems of the Shatin to Central Link SCL it was not until the matter was exposed by the media that MTRCL tardily gave an account . Is such an approach not infuriating? . According to the information obtained by the Legislative Council the whole alignment of SCL consists of 10 stations
沉降幅度最大的是會展站附近的一個監測點，沉降幅度達84.1毫米，超標約10毫米，另一個監測點更超標50毫米。
The highest settlement level was recorded by a monitoring point near the Exhibition Centre Station . The settlement level reached 84.1 mm exceeding the trigger level by about 10 mm . Another monitoring point even recorded an exceedance of 50 mm
樓宇密集的土瓜灣一帶可說是沉降重災區，有36個監測點超標，涉及附近14幢樓宇。
To Kwa Wan a built - up area can be described as hard hit by settlement with 36 monitoring points recording exceedances involving 14 buildings nearby
有傳媒取得的內部文件顯示，土瓜灣的監測點錄得最大的沉降幅度，竟然高達60.9毫米。
As shown in an internal document obtained by the media a monitoring point in To Kwa Wan has recorded the highest settlement level reaching 60.9 mm
剛才毛孟靜議員說得沒錯，對不少市民而言，他們最大的財產便是自己的物業，是他們安居甚至是養老的地方。
Just now Ms Claudia MO has put it most correctly . To many members of the public their biggest asset is their property a place for living in peace and even spending their twilight years
現在飛來橫禍，嚴重的話，更可能會影響生命安危，政府和港鐵公司會如何彌補這個情況並作出補償？
Now a misfortune has come out of the blue . In the worst case scenario it may endanger their lives . How will the Government and MTRCL remedy and compensate for this?
剛才局長發言時指港鐵公司打算推行一項計劃，協助維 修沙中線附近受影響的民居。
Just now the Secretary mentioned in his speech that MTRCL is going to launch a scheme to assist in repairing the affected dwellings near SCL . Deputy President assisting other people in repairing their flats where cracks have appeared is actually the usual tactic of MTRCL
代理主席，會展站地盤的情況同樣嚴峻，正如剛才提到，報道指沉降最嚴重的監測點，早在2015年已經超標，累積錄得83毫米沉降，較25毫米的警報水平超出2.3倍。
Deputy President the situation at the site of Exhibition Centre Station is similarly severe . As I mentioned just now it was reported that the monitoring point seeing the most serious settlement had already exceeded the trigger level early in 2015 . The accumulated settlement recorded was 83 mm 2.3 times higher than the trigger level of 25 mm
事件傳出後，路政署要求暫停挖掘工程，其後港鐵公司提交恢復工程的理據，路政署確認不會影響公眾安全後，便同意工程復工。
After such news was divulged the Highways Department HyD demanded suspension of excavation works . Later MTRCL submitted justifications for resumption of works . After affirming that public safety would not be affected HyD consented to the resumption
屋宇署列明，如工程可能導致相鄰建築物沉降，施工前要擬定可容許的沉降上限，一般建議上限為25毫米，而承建商亦可自行計算上限，再交由屋宇署審批。
As clearly stipulated by the Buildings Department BD if any works may cause settlement of the adjacent buildings an allowable limit of settlement should be drawn up before implementation of works . In general the recommended limit is 25 mm . The contractor may also work out the limit by itself and submit it to BD for approval
當然，最近我們又看到一個現象，有傳媒揭發港鐵站又再出現沉降超標的問題，報道指港鐵公司要求屋宇署放寬沉降標準，其後再作補救。
Certainly we have recently noted another phenomenon . As exposed by the media settlement at MTR stations has exceeded the limit again . It was reported that MTRCL requested BD to relax the settlement standard and then it would take remedial measures
調高的目的是否方便港鐵公司逃避責任？
Was it adjusted upward for the purpose of enabling MTRCL to evade its responsibility?
即使政府委任的專家顧問亦建議，修訂沉降指標的次數應該減至最少，即最好不要調整。
Even the expert advisers appointed by the Government have suggested that the frequency of revising the settlement trigger level should be reduced to the minimum . That means it had better not be adjusted
這些問題一直在香港市民心中揮之不去，究竟港鐵公司能給大家多少信心呢？
These questions have lingered in the minds of the people of Hong Kong . After all how much confidence can MTRCL give us?
政府與港鐵公司之間會否互相包庇呢？
Would the Government and MTRCL harbour each other?
剛才陳帆局長在發言中提到，現時沙中線各個港鐵站的工程均沒有超越現有或已更新的沉降標準，港鐵公司亦表示沉降幅度已經趨向穩定。
Just now Secretary Frank CHAN mentioned in his speech that now the works at various MTR stations of SCL have not exceeded the existing or revised trigger level . MTRCL also stated that the settlement level has stabilized
代理主席，此說法真的可笑，因為沉降標準由港鐵公司自行"度身訂造"，實際沉降了多少，標準就會是多少，又怎會超標呢？
Deputy President such remarks are indeed ridiculous because the trigger level is tailor - made by MTRCL itself . The level will be set according to the actual settlement level . How will there be any exceedance then?
這些說話能否令我們相信這樣便可以達到安全標準？
Can such remarks convince us that the safety standard can thus be reached?
實際上，現時安全標準的計算方法有何準則呢？
In fact what are the criteria for devising the present safety standard?
剛才局長又提到，港鐵公司會繼續進行監察工作，所以大家不用擔心。
Just now the Secretary also mentioned that MTRCL will continue to do monitoring work so we need not worry
每次我們提出問題後，港鐵公司都說會不斷監察，但監察完後，又再發生問題。
Every time we had raised a question MTRCL would say it would keep monitoring but after its monitoring problems would arise again
我們怎能相信其監察有效呢？
How can we believe that its monitoring is effective?
會否重新檢討一下，想出更好的做法？
Will he review it afresh and think up a better approach?
況且，代理主席，我相信大部分同事及市民都不是這方面的專家，對此認識不多，我們無法判斷有關標準的調整是否合理和科學化。
Furthermore Deputy President I believe most of the Honourable colleagues and members of the public are not experts in this field . Having little knowledge of this matter we are unable to judge whether such adjustment to the trigger level is reasonable and scientific
正因如此，為免令大家失去信心，並讓大家確切了解調整指標是合理的做法，我們是否需要請專家來立法會向公眾交代，究竟調校準則為何？
For this reason to avoid losing public confidence and let us clearly understand that it is reasonable to adjust the trigger level we need to invite experts to the Legislative Council to give an account to the public do we not? . What are the actual criteria for adjustment?
透過請專家來立法會解答議員的質詢和作出交代，讓市民大眾了解真相，會否更好？
If we can let members of the public understand the truth by inviting experts to answer Members questions and give an account in the Legislative Council will it not be better?
事實上，沙中線工程一而再、再而三出現醜聞，顯示港鐵公司已經腐化至極點，政府的監察工程制度亦出現嚴重問題，令公眾完全失去信心。
As a matter of fact scandals of the SCL Project have broken out one after another indicating extreme rottening of MTRCL . Serious problems have also emerged in the Governments works monitoring system thus making members of the public completely lose their confidence
有同事建議，由政府成立以調查紅磡站事宜的獨立調查委員會需要擴大調查範圍，一併調查沉降問題。
Some Honourable colleagues have suggested that the independent Commission of Inquiry set up by the Government to inquire into the matters of Hung Hom Station should expand the scope of investigation and inquire into the settlement issue too
而且調查完成後，亦未必會公開完整報告，公眾難以知道事情的來龍去脈。
Moreover after the inquiry is completed the full report may not be disclosed . It is difficult for the public to know the circumstances surrounding the whole matter
因此，今天有議員提出引用《條例》，以進行調查。
For this reason today some Members have proposed invoking PP Ordinance to conduct an inquiry
而事實上，《條例》賦予我們權力，可調查涉及重大公眾利益的事件，並傳召相關人士作證。
In fact PP Ordinance has vested in us powers to inquire into matters involving significant public interest and summon the persons concerned to give evidence
主席，毛孟靜議員今天動議議案，就馬凱事件要求保安局局長及入境事務處處長到立法會作出解釋，我有以下意見。
President concerning Ms Claudia MOs motion today to summon the Secretary for Security and the Director of Immigration to attend before the Council to give explanations on the Victor MALLET incident I have the following views
今年7月，1名科威特醫生前往西方國家演講，雖然他手持簽證，但他仍被美國特工阻止上機，事後美國亦撤銷了他的簽證，但並沒有提供原因。
In July this year a Kuwaiti doctor travelled to a western country to give a speech . Although he had a visa he was still stopped from boarding the plane by United States agents and the United States later revoked his visa without providing any reason