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至於盧議員所問的機制，第一，這方面的工作主要是由政制及內地事務局與內地或澳門進行，但我記得早前在我做其他雙邊的交往時，亦曾經與例如澳門當局相關的司長提及。
As for the mechanism Ir Dr LO enquired about firstly the work in this regard is carried out mainly by the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau together with the Mainland or Macao but I remember having also mentioned this topic to for instance the relevant Secretaries of the Macao authorities during other bilateral engagements earlier on
大家亦知道，特首每次跟內地官員會面都會繼續跟進這方面事情。
As we all know the Chief Executive will continue to follow up the issues in this regard every time she meets with Mainland officials
但是，正如我剛才回答其他議員時也提及，內地對於通關的要求是非常謹慎的。
However as I mentioned in my replies to other Members the Mainland is very cautious about the requirements for resumption of normal traveller clearance
就這方面而言，我們會針對情況，也不會放棄任何機會和接觸的窗口，爭取早日通關。
In this regard we will take stock of the situation to strive for early resumption of normal traveller clearance and will not give up any opportunity or window of contact to do so
然而，香港也要做好自己的工作，包括防疫工作、接種疫苗和社交距離等。
Nevertheless Hong Kong must also do its fair share of work including epidemic prevention efforts vaccination and social distancing
我們仍然要維持高度設防，希望這些都有助我們早日通關。
We still have to maintain a high level of defence which will hopefully help us resume normal traveller clearance soon
代理主席，香港確實存在着一些深層次的矛盾，長期困擾社會。
Deputy President in Hong Kong there really exist some deep - seated conflicts which have long plagued the community
過去由於香港長期處於政治爭拗，根本沒有時間處理這問題，令問題越來越難解決，今天的議題正好給社會大眾一個機會，好好反省一下問題的根源。
Previously embroiled in the persisting political wrangling Hong Kong had no time to address these problems at all making them increasingly difficult to tackle . Todays motion has given the general public a very opportunity to reflect on the root causes of the problems properly
目前，社會基本上已回到正常軌道，政府及社會大眾應集中精神，齊心解決這問題。
Now that society has basically been back on track the Government and the general public should zero in on these problems to resolve them in a united spirit
香港的深層次矛盾有很多方面，但我相信最急需處理的至少有3方面，包括貧窮問題、青年人沒有上進機會及"居住難"。
Hong Kongs deep - seated conflicts involve a variety of areas but I believe at least three areas require urgent attention namely poverty problem lack of upward mobility opportunities for young people and housing difficulties
這3個社會問題是怨氣的根源，如果能夠處理好這3個問題，香港社會應該會快樂很多。
These three social problems are the root causes of grievances so if they are properly addressed our community will be a lot happier
香港貧窮及"居住難"的問題困擾社會多時，我過去亦多次分析過，由於時間所限，我不會重複。
As I analysed a number of times before the problems of poverty and housing difficulties in Hong Kong have plagued the community for a long time . Given the time limit I am not going to repeat myself
我希望政府投入更多心血，盡快解決問題。我們對此拭目以待。
I just hope that the Government will devote more efforts to resolving the problems expeditiously and we look forward to seeing that
至於青年人沒有上進機會的問題，社會上比較少討論，但這個問題影響深遠，可以令社會沒有朝氣、沒有活力，亦影響長遠經濟發展。
As for the lack of upward mobility opportunities for young people it has seldom been discussed in society but its far - reaching implications can deprive society of vigour and dynamism and also affect the long - term economic development
香港與西方發達的社會一樣，經濟已到了成熟階段，無法大幅擴展，大部分青年人難以透過努力工作得到升職及加薪的機會，甚至大學畢業亦未必可以保證找到工作，更別指望進身管理階層，這樣，他們自然難以分享到社會繁榮的成果。
Just like the Western developed societies Hong Kong has seen its economy reach a mature stage where significant expansion is no longer possible . For most young people it is difficult to get the opportunity for promotion or a pay rise through hard work . Even for university graduates there is no guarantee that they can secure employment not to mention moving up to the management level
這正是其中一個引起"黑暴"事件的原因。
All these when coupled with the incitement by those with ulterior motives will make young people completely overwhelmed by anger and this is one of the very causes leading to the black - clad violence incidents
所以，我多年以來一直鼓吹發展總部經濟，正是希望更多外國企業來港投資，從而為青年人創造更多優質職位。
With that in mind I have been advocating the development of headquarters economy over the years hoping that more quality job opportunities will be created for young people when more foreign enterprises come to invest in Hong Kong
近年，我亦多次建議 政府招募國家創科企業來港上市，並且將一些部門搬來香港。
In recent years I have repeatedly proposed that the Government should invite our countrys innovation and technology enterprises to come to list in Hong Kong and to relocate some of their departments here
政府亦應該提供優惠政策，以換取企業聘請更多青年人。
The Government should also provide concessionary policies for enterprises in return for their recruitment of more young people
近日，香港多了人移民，出現不少中層職位空缺。
Recently a number of vacancies for middle - ranking positions have emerged due to an increased number of people emigrating from Hong Kong
我日前向特首建議，政府及公營機構應破格提升有能力的青年人填補空缺，為社會開風氣，並採取措施鼓勵私人公司效法，將移民潮的"危"轉化為青年人的"機"。
I then proposed to the Chief Executive the other day that the Government and public organizations should set a new trend in society by breaking the conventions to promote capable young people to fill the vacancies and it should adopt measures to encourage companies in the private sector to follow suit so as to turn the crisis arising from the wave of emigration into an opportunity for young people
事實上，香港過去亦出現過移民潮，很多青年人得到"上位"的機會，我相信今天香港的青年人有足夠能力"上位"，我們要給予他們多一些機會。
In fact when Hong Kong experienced a wave of emigration back then many young people were given the opportunity to move up the ladder . I believe that young people in Hong Kong today are capable enough to move up the ladder and we should give them more opportunities
最後，我要指出，香港要解決深層次矛盾、貧富差距和社會資源分配不均等問題，其實要由政府首先審視各項政策，看看有否偏幫某些人，或者是否有人利用灰色地帶來漁利。
Finally I need to point out that if Hong Kong wants to resolve such issues as deep - seated conflicts wealth disparity and unequal distribution of social resources it is necessary for the Government to first examine various policies to see whether they have been biased in favour of anyone or whether anyone has profited from the grey areas in the policies
假如制度上有對弱勢階層不利的地方，政府亦有責任去改變。
The Government has the responsibility to make changes if the underprivileged have been put at a disadvantage under the system
所有市民以同心同德的態度團結一致，求同存異，大家一起努力才是正當的方法。
Since all that Hong Kong needs now I believe is the solidarity of all Hong Kong people the right course to take is to bring all members of the public together in the spirit of togetherness seeking our common ground amid different views and working in concert with one another
去年6月，政府經公開招標向一家全球策略及傳訊顧問公司，就"香港重新出發"的主題批出一份公關服務合約。
President in June last year the Government awarded through open tender a public relations service contract for the theme of Relaunch Hong Kong to a global strategy and communications consultancy firm
該份合 約為期一年，而合約價值約為640萬美元。
The contract period was one year and the contract value was about US6.4 million
主席，就麥美娟議員的質詢，經諮詢政府新聞處後，我現答覆如下： 一 新聞處的使命是為香港特別行政區政府提供專業公關意見，宣傳政府政策和服務，為香港建立確切及正面的形象。
President having consulted the Information Services Department ISD I provide a reply to Ms Alice MAKs question as follows 1 The mission of ISD is to provide professional public relations PR advice to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR Government promote government policies and services with a view to projecting an accurate and positive image of the city
這項特別工作並不是可以透過重新調配現有人手就可以完成的。
This special task cannot be completed by mere redeployment of existing manpower
上述服務為《世界貿易組織政府採購協定》所涵蓋的採購服務，因此必須按該協定的採購規則進行公開競投的招標程序，包括必須讓本地及海外的供應商或服務承辦商均可公開公平地競爭。
Such services are considered procurement services covered by the Agreement on Government Procurement of the World Trade Organization WTO GPA . Therefore it must be procured through open tendering procedures in accordance with the operational rules of WTO GPA which includes providing an open and fair competition amongst local and overseas suppliers and service providers
新聞處於2020年4月24日及29日就是次公開招標事宜刊憲，並在部門網頁上載招標公告。
ISD published a notice on the tendering exercise concerned in the Gazette on 24 April and 29 April 2020 and uploaded it onto the ISDs website
此外，新聞處亦知會了外國駐港領事館、商會、智庫及本地公關公司。
Besides ISD has also issued tender notifications to consulates trade associations think tanks and local PR firms
評分制度和準則已清楚列於招標文件內。
The marking scheme and assessment criteria were clearly stated in the tender documents
負責評審的委員會根據有關的評分制度和準則考慮了投標書所建議的服務規格內容、投標者的相關經驗，以及價格建議。
The panel responsible for the assessment took into account along the relevant marking scheme and assessment criteria the service specifications proposed in the tender documents the previous experiences of the bidder and their price proposal
有關服務規格包括：提供本地及國際基線研究、傳訊策略、市場推廣及廣告宣傳策略，以及廣告設計。
ISD awarded a one - year PR service contract to Consulum FZ LLC Consulum in June 2020
承辦商已按照合約要求制訂和提交傳訊策略、宣傳信息、市場推廣和廣告宣傳策略，以及廣告宣傳品等。
A communications strategy messaging a marketing and advertising plan and advertising collaterals were developed and submitted by the contractor in accordance with the contract requirements
經測試的核心信息是"香港是全球唯一一個城市，既提供安全及充滿活力的營商環境、又具備大都會的多姿多采生活模式，且能直通內地市場"，以及4個副信息："香港是一個安全及蓬勃發展中的市場，極具潛力"、"香港是開拓內地及亞洲市場的理想跳板"、"香港在創新、創意及企業精神上享負盛名"及"國際大都會和多元化的特質令香港成為一個宜居城市"。
The tested core message was Hong Kong is the only city in the world that offers a secure dynamic environment for business an exciting cosmopolitan lifestyle and direct access to the Mainland market . The four supporting messages tested were Hong Kong is a safe growing market with considerable potential; Hong Kong is the ideal springboard to the Mainland and Asian markets; Hong Kong has a reputation for innovation creativity and entrepreneurial spirit; and Hong Kongs cosmopolitan character and cultural richness makes it a great place to live in
鑒於2019冠狀病毒病疫情持續反覆所帶來的不明朗因素，新聞處會分階段推行相關宣傳計劃。
Due to lingering uncertainties brought about by the unstable COVID - 19 situation ISD will take a phased approach for the rollout of its publicity plans
今年稍後，我們會採用上述的廣告和宣傳信息，在海外展開宣傳，加強外商在港營商的信心，進一步鞏固香港作為亞洲最佳生活、工作和投資城市的形象。
The aforesaid advertising and publicity materials will be used to launch a publicity campaign overseas later this year to increase the confidence of foreign businessmen in running a business in Hong Kong and further reinforce the image of Hong Kong as the best place in Asia to live work and invest in
有關營商信心的海外宣傳，可望為暫定於明年推出的"香港重新出發"宣傳推廣計劃奠定基礎。
This business confidence campaign will pave the way for the Relaunch Hong Kong campaign tentatively scheduled for next year
三 新聞處向Consulum批出為期一年的合約，總值為640萬美元。
3 The total value of the one - year contract awarded to Consulum by ISD was about US6.4 million
由於我們在合約期內調整了宣傳策略和計劃的推出時間，承辦商無需按照原定的要求提供監察和評估宣傳計劃效果的服務，政府因而可以減少支付73萬美元。
Since there was a change in the promotion strategy and implementation timeline during the contract period the contractor was no longer required to monitor and conduct an impact assessment of the campaign . This resulted in a saving of about US730,000
政府最終向承辦商繳付的總合約金額約為570萬美元。
As such the final contract sum payable to the contractor was about US5.7 million
過去3年，我們並沒有批出任何其他類似規模或性質的公關合約。
In the past three years we did not award any other PR service contracts of similar scale or nature
取決於顧問合約的規模、範疇、年期及其他特定要求，即使是性質相類似的國際顧問研究合約價格可以相差很大，所以不可以作直接比較。
Depending on the scale scope duration and other specific requirements of the consultancy contract there could be a huge variation in price even for global consultancy studies of similar nature . These studies cannot be compared side - by - side
考慮到承辦商需要在全球不同市場進行研究，而且要在一年合約期內提供一系列服務，我們認為是次合約價格相當合理。
Taking into account the need for the contractor to carry out global research in different markets and to deliver a wide range of services within the one - year contract period we reckon that the contract price at stake is very reasonable
他在主體答覆表示，花4,000多萬元，是證明了香港是區內唯一一個具備3項重要特質的城市：連接中國內地及亞洲市場、提供完善可靠和便利的營商平台，以及大都會生活模式。
He said in the main reply that it had been proved after the spending of more than HK40 million that Hong Kong was the only city in the region that possessed three important attributes namely access to markets in Mainland China and Asia; provision of a sophisticated and secure pro - business platform; and a cosmopolitan lifestyle
主席，多謝麥美娟議員的補充質詢。
President I thank Ms MAK for her supplementary question
首先在截標當天，我們一共收到7份標書，當中除了1間是香港的有限公司外，其他6間均在香港設有辦事處，所以難以分辨這些是海外公司還是香港的公司，7間公司均在香港設有辦事處。
First of all as at the date of close of applications we had received a total of seven bids . Of the seven bids one was made by a Hong Kong limited company the remaining bids were made by six other companies which have offices in Hong Kong . It is therefore difficult to determine whether they are Hong Kong companies or overseas companies as all of the seven companies have offices in Hong Kong
關於價格方面，我們最終支付大約570多萬美元，但我們其實最初估算需要750萬美元，是次價格已較我們原先的估算低，主席，這估算是如何得出來呢？
Regarding the contract price the final contract sum payable was about US5.7 million which was lower than our original estimate of US7.5 million . President how did we come up with the original estimate?
政府，特別是新聞處進行了很詳細的網絡調查，發覺在世界其他地區、國家或城市，進行推廣城市或國家品牌的宣傳工作和計劃所需的費用可大可小，由最少900萬港元至11億港元不等，所以這方面的差異極大。
The Government ISD in particular had conducted detailed network investigation and found that the amounts of expenses for city or nation branding in other regions countries or cities varied a lot ranging from a minimum of HK9 million to HK1.1 billion . They varied significantly
四千多萬港元是否合理呢？
Is the spending of the more than HK40 million reasonable?
主席，多謝石議員的補充質詢。
President I thank Mr SHEK for his supplementary question
有關標書其實相當詳細，大家可從網上看到有關要求十分嚴格。
The invitation to tender was actually very detailed and as seen from the Internet the requirements were very stringent
我們要求他們做大量工作，包括一些基線研究，而這些基線研究需參考14個分別位於北美、亞洲、歐洲、大洋洲，以至中東地區的國家也有，所覆蓋的範圍相當廣泛。
We required them to do a lot of work including some baseline researches which were required to make references to 14 countries in North America Asia Europe Oceania and the Middle East covering a wide area
顧問在這14個國家進行了11,500份問卷調查，詳細訪問了11,500位主要是商界、學者、傳媒等資深人士，以及對香港有認識的人士，就他們對香港過往的發展、現時的利弊及未來的路向都提供了很詳細的分析和見解。
The consultant conducted an online questionnaire survey of 11 500 people in these countries who were mainly senior figures in business academic and media fields as well as those who were knowledgeable about Hong Kong . The consultant also made in - depth analyses of their views about the past development of Hong Kong its current advantages and disadvantages as well as future development direction
另外，顧問亦提出了很多詳細的宣傳策略、推廣計劃，甚至細微至廣告宣傳品也有交代，不 過因為我們暫時未展開"香港重新出發"這項推廣，因此這些宣傳品或信息，大家仍未看到而已。
Moreover the consultant also proposed many detailed promotion strategies marketing plans and things as minor as advertising collaterals . However as we have not yet commenced the Relaunch Hong Kong publicity campaign Members have not been able to see these advertising collaterals or messages
主席，正如我剛才在主體答覆中已提到，我們認為這個顧問的取價相當合理，收到的成品亦合乎我們的要求，我們覺得這件事情也順利進行。
President as I said in the main reply we reckon that the fee charged by the consultant is very reasonable and its services also meet our requirements . We also think that the whole matter has been conducted in a smooth manner
至於剛才石議員問為何沒有向內地推廣，原因是由始至終我們的目標是向海外推銷香港信息。
As for the question raised by Mr SHEK why we have not done promotion targeting the Mainland it is because our objective this time has always been promoting Hong Kong overseas
我不完全認同剛才副局長說內地居民對香港很了解，這不是事實，而中央政府當然很了解。
I do not totally agree with the remarks by the Under Secretary that Mainland people know Hong Kong very well . This is not true . Of course the Central Government knows Hong Kong very well
例如我們的旅遊業將來需要很多內地訪客來香港，我想了解的是，政府的對外宣傳計劃當中，是否沒有任何針對內地去做宣傳工作？
Our tourism industry will need a lot of Mainland visitors coming to Hong Kong in the future . I wish to know whether none of the Governments publicity programmes targets the Mainland?
如有，是怎樣做？
If it has such programmes how have they been implemented?
我們在內地當然有做宣傳工作，因為內地多個省市都有我們的駐內地辦，例如北京、上海、廣州、成都、武漢等都有我們的駐內地辦。
Of course we have carried out publicity activities in the Mainland as we have offices in a number of Mainland provinces and cities such as Beijing Shanghai Guangzhou Chengdu Wuhan etc
駐內地辦的其中一項主要工作就是推廣香港，讓內地市民或政府更深入了解香港的情況。
One of their important missions is to promote Hong Kong so that Mainland people or governments will have a better understanding of Hong Kong
這些工作是有做的，以我們的文化推廣為例，我們在內地做了很多這方面的工作。
We have done work in this respect . Take the example of our culture promotion we have done a lot of such work in the Mainland
主席，現時是大國博弈的年代，香港經歷了"黑暴"，確實有需要說好中國故事，說好"一國兩制"的故事。
President we have entered an era of great power game . In the aftermath of the black - clad violence Hong Kong does need to tell the China story well tell the one country two systems story well
過去本會曾多番要求政府要在國際社會、內地，好像馬議員所說，說好香港故事，說好"一國兩制"的故事。
As Mr MA has said that this Council has repeatedly urged the Government to tell the Hong Kong story and the one country two systems story well in the international community and the Mainland
但是，是否要委聘顧問公司去做研究，而且還要花上640萬美元的公帑，這是令人質疑的事情。
However is it necessary to engage a consultant to conduct a study at a cost of US6.4 million in public money? . This is questionable
公帑交給政府守護，市民十分着緊。
Public money is supposed to be guarded by the Government and the public is very concerned about its use
動用一筆如此龐大的顧問費去做研究，相信市民會有所質疑。
I believe that members of the public will question the need to pay such a huge consultancy fee for the study
我想問特區政府會否檢視何時才應委聘顧問公司？
I wish to ask the SAR Government whether it will examine when a consultant should be engaged?
我相信沒有市民反對要說好香港故事、說好中國故事，但是否就等如值得花一大筆錢委聘顧問公司為我們先做研究，然後才做這事呢？
I believe that no one will oppose the efforts to tell the Hong Kong story and the China story well but is it good value for money to spend such a huge amount of money engaging a consultant to make a study before we do our work?
特別是在這個艱難的時刻。
Particularly at this difficult period
特區政府可否說說他們的標準，以及在這個艱難的時刻，也會檢視一下這是否屬必需？
Can the SAR Government tell us something about its criteria and can it examine such a need during this difficult period?
其實很多社會人士都可以幫忙提供策略，當社會已有資源可以幫助政府、並提供意見的時候，是否就不需要再委聘顧問公司去做這些工作呢？
As a matter of fact many public figures can offer suggestions and ideas on strategies . When resources are available in society to help the Government and give it advice is it not necessary to engage consultants to do such work?
主席，多謝李慧琼議員的補充質詢。
President I thank Ms LEE for her supplementary question
我們做每一份顧問合約，都一定會審慎考慮是否確有需要，以及第一，本身的內部人手或專家是否可以做得到？
We would carefully examine the need for each consultant contract . First of all can internal manpower or experts handle the job?
如可以，當然由內部做。
If so of course the job will be handled by internal manpower resources
正如我剛才在主體答覆也說到，這項如此特別的工作並不是政府內部調配人手就可以做得到，我們真的很需要一些在世界上具備專業能力和經驗的人，做一項如此重要的工作。
As I have said in the main reply that such a special task cannot be completed by mere redeployment of existing manpower and we really need people in the world who have the expertise and experiences to do such an important job
"香港重新出發"因疫情反覆而未能盡快推出。
The Relaunch Hong Kong publicity campaign has not been expeditiously launched due to the volatile pandemic situation
我們其中一份顧問合約的條款，就是去評核將來推出廣告或宣傳的成效、如何去做。
Under the clauses of one of the consultant contracts the consultant was required to assess the effectiveness of the advertisements or publicity campaign to be launched
由於現時暫不需要推出"香港重新出發"，評核工作便沒有必要做。
As there is no need for the time being to start the Relaunch Hong Kong publicity campaign the assessment was not required
我們 因而主動與承辦商商討，結果減省了73萬美元的服務費。
We therefore took the initiative to negotiate with the contractor which had resulted in a saving of US730,000 in service fees
由此可見，每一分、每一毫，我們也很審慎地看，可以節省的，我們一定會節省。
This has demonstrated that we treasure every penny and try to save where possible
與鐵路及專營巴士相比，渡輪在載客量、班次、服務靈活性以至碼頭或登岸設施地點等方面均有所限制，而渡輪的運作亦較容易受天氣、海面情況等因素影響。
As compared with railway and franchised bus ferry has constraints in carrying capacity frequency of sailings service flexibility as well as location of piers or landing facilities . Operations are more susceptible to factors such as weather and sea conditions
據運輸署了解，現時並未有營辦商有意開辦由中環往返屯門或荃灣的渡輪服務。
The Transport Department TD understands that at present no operator plans to operate any ferry routes plying between Central and Tuen Mun or Tsuen Wan
港外線渡輪為離島提供必需的對外客運服務。該等離島地區除了渡輪服務外，基本上並無其他公共交通工具可供選擇，而即使有替代的陸路交通工具，路線也十分迂迴。
Outlying island ferries provide essential external transportation for outlying islands where there is basically no alternative to the ferry services available as a means of public transport or the alternative land transport route if any is very circuitous
為照顧離島居民的出行需要，政府為離島渡輪航線提供特別協助措施，以實報實銷方式發還包括船隻檢驗年費及維修保養費用等營運開支，維持該等渡輪航線的財務可行性及服務質素，減少營辦商因經營成本上升而須大幅提高票價。
To take care of the commuting need of outlying island residents the Government provides the Special Helping Measures SHMs to outlying island ferry routes through reimbursing ferry operators on an accountable basis their operational expenses including the annual vessel survey fee and vessel repair and maintenance fee with a view to maintaining the financial viability and service quality of the ferry routes and reducing the need for hefty fare increases by ferry operators due to a rise in operating costs
雖然特別協助措施並不涵蓋有替代公共交通服務並屬輔助性質的港內線渡輪服務，但為減輕營運渡輪服務的成本，政府亦提供不同的協助措施，包括在適用的情況下負責碼頭的保養工作、發還碼頭租金和豁免船隻牌照費等。
Although SHMs do not cover in - harbour ferry services which play a supplementary role as an alternative public transport service the Government has taken up the maintenance work of piers where applicable reimbursed pier rentals exempted vessel licence fees and so on to alleviate the operating costs of these routes
政府亦准許渡輪營辦商分租碼頭的地方作商業和零售用途，以賺取非票務收入以補貼營運開支，從而紓緩加價壓力。
Moreover ferry operators are allowed to sublet premises at piers for commercial and retail activities to generate nonfarebox revenues for cross - subsidizing the operating expenses thereby alleviating the pressure for fare increases
現時，屯門及荃灣兩區均有便捷及多元的交通服務直接接駁市區，包括鐵路及專營巴士等各種公共運輸服務。
Currently there are various kinds of public transport services such as railways and franchised buses directly connecting both the Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan districts to urban areas providing residents with convenient and diversified transport services
當中，港鐵屯馬綫於今年6月27日全線通車，連通新界東西，接駁多條現有鐵路線，為乘客提供更多的轉乘選擇。
On railway services the full commissioning of Tuen Ma Line on 27 June this year which has enhanced the railway network and connected the east and west of the New Territories has provided more interchange choices for passengers
此外，現時行駛屯門及荃灣至港九各區的專營巴士路線，亦分別有49條及29條路線，包括16條在過去兩年新增或提升服務的路線。
On franchised buses 49 and 29 franchised bus routes are now running to various districts on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon from Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan respectively of which the service of 16 routes was introduced or enhanced over the past two years
屯門公路亦設有巴士專線及巴士轉乘站，方便專營巴士運作及乘客轉乘不同路線。
There are also bus - only lanes and bus - bus interchanges on Tuen Mun Road to facilitate the operation of franchised buses and interchanges between routes
與此同時，政府亦一直密切監察新界西北一帶的交通需求，並積極提升基建及交通配套，為市民提供更優質的交通服務。
At the same time the Government has also been monitoring the traffic demand around Northwest New Territories and actively enhancing the infrastructure and transport facilities in order to provide better transport services to the public
二 政府一直鼓勵運輸業界試驗及使用新能源運輸技術，以改善空氣質素及為市民提供更環保舒適的公共交通選擇。
2 The Government has been encouraging the transportation industry to test and use new energy transportation technologies to improve air quality and provide the public with more environmental - friendly and comfortable public transportation options
就渡輪方面，政府正籌備電動渡輪先導試驗計劃，在港內航線測試電動渡輪。我們亦透過船隻資助計劃，資助離島渡輪航線營辦商採購混合動力船隻以作試驗。
In terms of ferries the Government is preparing to launch a pilot scheme to test the operation of electric ferries in in - harbour ferry routes and is subsidizing outlying island ferry operators to procure hybrid ferries for trial through the Vessel Subsidy Scheme
氫動力船隻方面，現時氫動力船隻仍未廣泛應用，市場上供應的氫氣主要是倚靠化石燃料生產，而以綠色能源生產氫的成本較貴及產能仍少，有關的運輸及儲存成本亦較傳統柴油昂貴。
At present hydrogen - powered vessels are not widely used . The hydrogen supplied in the market is mainly produced from fossil fuels . The cost of producing hydrogen from green energy sources is relatively high while the production capacity is still small
無論如何，政府會繼續留意包括氫動力船隻等不同新能源交通工具的發展。
The cost of transportation and storage of hydrogen is relatively high as compared to that of diesel fuel . But in any case the Government will keep in view the development of other new energy transport including hydrogen - powered vessels