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發展局局長黃偉綸近日收到紅磡站月台工程總承建商禮頓建築有限公司的報告後，也強調有需要時會採取進一步的行動，於情況嚴重時可以禁止有問題的承建商競投政府的工程。
The Secretary for Development Michael WONG has recently received a report from Leighton Contractors Asia Limited the main contractor of works at the platforms of Hung Hom Station . He emphasized that further actions would be taken where necessary and if the situation has become serious contractors with performance problems would be forbidden from bidding government projects
此外，港鐵公司董事局亦在日前決定，將全面檢討沙中線工程的管理程序，並會委聘獨立顧問公司協助進行有關檢討。
Furthermore the Board of Directors of MTRCL decided a few days ago to conduct a comprehensive review of the management procedures of the SCL project and an independent consultancy would be commissioned to assist in the review
這亦相當重要，因為沙中線的工程尚未完成，而香港未來亦有其他鐵路發展計劃，我相信港鐵公司或多或少也會參與其中，希望他們可以透過今次的事件汲取經驗和教訓，徹底改善工程管理及通報機制，繼續為香港市民提供優質的鐵路服務。
That is very important because the SCL project has yet to be completed and I believe MTRCL will be involved to various extents in other railway development projects in the future . I hope that it will gain experience and learn a lesson from this incident as well as seriously improve its systems of works management and notification so that it can continue to provide quality railway service for Hong Kong people
然而，獨立調查委員會有法律及工程專家，警方有刑事調查專家，港鐵公司亦找了工程和管理專家協助，立法會是否應該考慮各有關的客觀情況，在檢視各有關調查情況及獨立調查委員會報告後，再決定是否需要由其另行作出調查？
Nevertheless the Commission of Inquiry will have the assistance of legal and engineering experts; the Police have the assistance of experts in criminal investigation; and MTRCL has obtained the assistance of engineering and management experts . Should the Legislative Council consider all the objective circumstances and decide whether it should conduct a separate inquiry after reviewing the relevant inquiries and the report of the Commission of Inquiry?
因此，對於鄭松泰議員提出的議案，我和G6的其餘5位議員均不會支持。
Therefore I and the other five members of G6 will not support Dr CHENG Chung - tais motion
主席，今天就墟市事宜小組委員會的報告進行的議案辯論，我覺得相當有意義，可以讓我們審視一下政府的現行墟市政策究竟存在甚麼問題。
President I think the motion debate on the Report of the Subcommittee on Issues Relating to Bazaars today is very meaningful for it allows us to review the actual problems arising in the Governments current policy on bazaars . Certainly I am not denying that bazaars have an important influence on Hong Kong at present
當然，我不否定現時墟市在香港有重要的影響力，不過，如果讓我來評論，我會指出，政府有份參與的墟市未算成功的例子多的是，包括自2012年營運至今的天秀墟，雖然仍然在運作中，但大家看到該處並非人山人海，周末及周日只有約1,000多人前往。
However when speaking on bazaars I would like to point out that there are many examples of unsuccessful bazaars with government involvement . A case in point is the Tin Sau Bazaar which has been operating since 2012 . Although the bazaar is still in operation we notice that the venue is not crowded at all and there are only about 1 000 visitors on Saturdays and Sundays
在這種情況下，很多從沒營商經驗的人也加入墟市經營生意，於是該處變相是一個"福利性"的墟市。
As such many people with no experience in running a business also operate in the bazaar and the place has practically turned into a welfare bazaar
那是自然形成的，在路旁開設了很多攤檔，售賣一些特色產品，很多遊客前往購買。
It was formed naturally . Many stalls were set up by the roadsides selling goods with special features and many visitors went there for shopping
後期發展了越來越多私營墟市，包括位於西鐵錦上路的墟市，這是最歷史悠久的，由西鐵通車營運至今，逢周六日營業，人流相當不錯。
Later more and more private bazaars have been held . These include the bazaar at Kam Sheung Road Station of the West Rail Line which has the longest history . It started to operate every weekend since the commissioning of the West Rail Line and the visitor flow is high
為何私營墟市營運至今也歷久不衰？
Why have private bazaars been successful for such a long time?
主席，首先，我感謝墟市事宜小組委員會過去1年的工作，在不同政策範疇探討墟市在社會擔當的角色、未來發展方向和一些具體建議。
President first of all I thank the Subcommittee on Issues Relating to Bazaars for its work in the past year which include examining the role of bazaars in society and the direction for future development from the perspectives of different policy areas; and making specific recommendations
墟市對不少香港人來說是他們的集體回 憶，也是充滿濃厚人情味的地方，例如以往的大笪地和盂蘭節墟市至今仍為人津津樂道。
Bazaars are part of the collective memory of many Hong Kong people and they are very friendly and hospitable places . For example people still take great delight to talk about the Gala Point and the Yu Lan Ghost Festival Bazaar in the past
制訂合時宜的墟市政策不但能夠提高經濟效益，而且增進社區關係。
Formulating an appropriate policy on bazaars will not only increase economic benefits but also promote social relationships in the community
可是，隨着社會的發展需要，消費者的需求及消費模式的改變，墟市的存在價值已出現了變化，有利亦有弊，我們要客觀作出分析。
Nevertheless with the need for development in society and changes in the demands of consumers and their consumption modes the existence value of bazaars has changed . The development brings advantages and disadvantages which we must analyse objectively
在"利"方面，墟市可為低收入家庭及創業者帶來機遇。
In terms of advantages bazaars can bring opportunities for low - income families and business starters
近10年來，由於政府土地規劃失誤，新增商鋪不多，導致租金高昂，創業者可以發揮的空間越來越少。
Over the past 10 years due to poor land use planning of the Government the limited number of new shop premises has pushed up the rent . This leaves business starters with lesser room for development
墟市可以為創業者提供低成本的環境，使經營特色小食或手工藝品的商販能夠得到更多的發揮空間。
Bazaars however can provide business starters with low - cost venues . Traders selling special snacks or handcrafts can have more room for development
從消費者角度來看，他們當然歡迎不同形式的低廉購物和消費選擇。
From the perspective of consumers the wide range of affordable goods and shopping options available at bazaars will surely be welcomed
在假日和節慶，設立一些臨時墟市也可以為市民提供更多好去處。
Temporary bazaars set up during holidays and festivals will also increase the number of good places to visit for members of the public
台灣財政部公布全台灣25個夜市去年全年的營業額高達50億港元，可見完善的墟市規劃具備推動經濟的潛力。
The Ministry of Finance of Taiwan announced that the annual turnover of the 25 night markets in Taiwan amounted to HK5 billion . This shows that proper bazaar planning can potentially promote economic development
雖然墟市有利經濟及創業，但我們不能忽視墟市可能帶來的弊端。
Although bazaars are beneficial to the economy and business start - ups we cannot neglect the possible disadvantages
以旺角行人專用區為例，政府的政策原意是要改善行人通道，疏導人流，結果卻引來大批表演者。
Take the Mong Kok Pedestrian Precinct as an example . The Governments original policy intent of establishing the Precinct was to facilitate pedestrian passage and reduce people flow but the Precinct had attracted a large number of performers instead
在管理方面，一些臨時墟市，例如深水埗的桂林夜市和天水圍的天光墟，都深受地區居民歡迎。
In terms of management some temporary markets eg . the Kweilin Night Market in Sham Shui Po and the Morning Bazaar in Tin Shui Wai are very popular with residents of the districts
但是，每逢大節和假日，這些地區墟市均會吸引不少無牌熟食攤販進駐，造成混亂，甚至發生不同程度的衝突。
Nevertheless these local bazaars will attract many unlicensed cooked food hawkers during major festivals and holidays and create chaos or even conflicts with different degrees of severity
此外，如果管理不到位和消防設施不足，也會造成隱患。
Furthermore if the bazaars are mismanaged and fire precautions are inadequate there will be potential risks
大家應該還記得7年前花園街排檔發生的火災，不但牽連附近民居，而且造成9人死亡、30人受傷的慘劇，這是一個慘痛的教訓。
Members should remember the fire at the hawker stall area in Fa Yuen Street seven years ago . The tragedy not only affected the residents nearby but also killed nine people and injured 30 others . That is a painful lesson to learn
故此，我贊同小組委員會的建議。
Hence I agree with the recommendations of the Subcommittee
首先，政府有責任對新設立的墟市訂立一套清晰的指引，在指定位置規定攤位的整體數目、營業時間和承租的權責，並且根據情況變化，不時檢討墟市申請資源指南， 適時簡化申請程序和審批準則，包括報告提出的一站式審批程序等，讓有興趣的參與者較易掌握發牌要求。
First the Government should be responsible for preparing a set of clear guidelines for any newly established bazaar including regulating the total number of stalls in the designated area the business hours of the bazaar and the rights and responsibilities of the tenants . In addition the Government should regularly review the Resource Handbook for Bazaar Applications in response to any changes in circumstances; and simplify the application procedures and the approving procedures where appropriate including adopting one - stop approving procedures as proposed in the Subcommittees report in order to make it easier for interested proponents to understand the requirements for obtaining the licences
其次，政府應根據地區和創業者的實際情況，物色合適場地，提供配套設施，例如駐場的水電供應、廢物及污水處理設施等，令墟市的營運能夠健康持續地發展。
Second the Government should identify suitable locations for setting up bazaars; and provide the sites with ancillary facilities such as water and electricity supplies waste disposal and sewage treatment facilities according to the actual circumstances of the districts and the business - starters so as to promote the healthy and sustainable development of bazaars
主席，政府除了應適度發展墟市外，亦應為一些傳統、有歷史價值和知名度高的夜市做好規劃及保護。
President the Government should not only moderately develop bazaars but also make good planning for traditional night markets with historical value and high reputation and conserve them
政府除了應盡力保持其特色外，亦應不時檢討和研究為這類傳統景點添加配套設施，尤其是消防安全設施，以及增添旅遊體驗的導賞設施。
The Government should not only strive to maintain the characteristics of these traditional tourist attractions but also regularly review and explore possibilities of providing them with ancillary facilities particularly fire safety equipment and guided tour facilities which will enrich the touring experience
在宣傳方面，各區區議會和香港旅遊發展局可因應墟市的運作時間，策劃一些穿梭傳統夜市及具特色的墟市行程，從而產生協同效應，豐富旅客對美食和文化的體驗，相關部門也可透過網站或社交媒體，為一些成熟和有規模的夜市發布最新信息。
To promote bazaars the District Council of each district and the Hong Kong Tourism Board can plan itineraries of visiting a series of traditional night markets and bazaars with special features according to their business times so as to create synergy and enrich the dining and cultural experience for tourists . The relevant government departments can also release the latest news of some mature and established night markets through their websites or the social media
我相信通過建立一套規範的墟市管理模式，才能孕育出更多安全而且具特色的墟市，為創業者提供更多出路，為遊客提供更多選擇。
I believe that by establishing a regulated management model for bazaars a greater number of safe bazaars with special features will emerge to provide more opportunities for business - starters and more options for tourists
我們說的已經不是追求自由、追求生活品質，但在這事件上，我完全不理解為甚麼議員同事會反對引用《條例》調查沙中線的醜聞和造假的情況。
We are not talking about the pursuit of freedom and quality of life and regarding this matter I totally fail to understand why some Members oppose the invocation of the Ordinance to inquire into the scandal and falsification related to SCL
這兩天，中科興業有限公司代表首次開腔，表明如果立法會能夠引用《條例》成立專責委員會調查事件，對於了解事件的真相有幫助。
Two days ago the representative of China Technology Corporation Limited said for the first time that if the Legislative Council invoked the Ordinance to set up a select committee to conduct an investigation it would be conducive to understanding the truth of the incident
其實，真相已放在眼前。
As a matter of fact the truth has already been laid before our eyes
問題在於香港人對於香港鐵路的信心，但香港鐵路有限公司在這事件上如何能夠給予我們信心？
The crux of the problem is the public confidence in Hong Kongs railway system . How can the MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL give us confidence in this incident? . Despite the occurrence of such a serious incident the stock price of MTRCL has not been greatly affected
發生這麼重大的事故，港鐵公司的股價也沒有多少變動，他們的股東擔心美國加息多於港鐵的工程造假。
The shareholders of MTRCL are more worried about interest hike in the United States than the falsification involved in the MTRCL construction works
對於市民來說，港鐵涉及"衣、食、住、行"，香港每天平均有560萬人次乘坐港鐵。
To the general public MTR is closely related to their clothing food accommodation and transport . On average 5.6 million people take the MTR for daily commute
我難以想象三四十年後，我們要引用《條例》動議議案，調查沙中線月台倒塌事件。
It is hard for me to imagine that 30 or 40 years later we will have to move a motion to invoke the Ordinance to inquire into the collapse of an SCL platform
事情可能如此荒謬，沒人預計到意外有多嚴重。
This may sound absurd and no one can foresee the severity of the accident
我發言支持鄭松泰議員根據《立法會條例》成立專責委員會的議案，以調查沙中線的工程失誤事件。
I speak in support of Dr CHENG Chung - tais motion to establish a select committee under the Legislative Council Ordinance to inquire into the incident of faulty works at the Shatin to Central Link SCL
我在立法會的6年期間，參與過無數的政府帳目委員會的聽證會，清楚每個調查委員會也有其目的和功能。
During the six years that I have served in the Legislative Council I have participated in numerous hearings of the Public Accounts Committee . I clearly understand that each committee of inquiry has its objectives and functions
這次事件的確非常嚴重，涉及公眾安全，亦關乎管治失效。
This incident is really very serious as public safety and ineffective governance are involved
我看不到有何理由，立法會議員反對成立專責委員會。
I fail to see any reason why Members of the Legislative Council should oppose the establishment of a select committee . According to Article 733 of the Basic Law the Legislative Council has the function power and duty to approve taxation and public expenditure
由5月30日開始，不斷有報章報道二判、三判及香港鐵路有限公司的說話，但市民大眾對整件事件的事實仍然很模糊。
Since 30 May the press has time and again reported the remarks made by the subcontractor the sub - subcontractor and the MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL but members of the public still fail to get a full picture of the whole incident
在民事責任方面，港鐵公司與承建商，以及承建商與二判或三判會有工程合約和其他管理合約，他們可以根據這些合約進行民事索償和要求賠償等。
Regarding civil liability since MTRCL has entered into contracts with the contractor and the contractor has entered into works contracts and other management contracts with the subcontractor and the sub - subcontractor each party can make civil claims and seek compensation etc . according to these contracts
報道亦顯示，港鐵公司已經把一些從二判、三判或其他方面得到的資料交給廉政公署，廉署會研究在這事件中究竟有沒有人貪污瀆職。
According to the reports MTRCL has submitted the information obtained from the subcontractor the sub - subcontractor and other sources to the Independent Commission Against Corruption which will investigate whether anyone has committed an act of corruption or dereliction of duty in this incident
當然，可能會循不同方向進行刑事調查，涉及的罪行可以是製造虛假文件、不誠實使用電腦、貪污或行賄等。
Certainly criminal investigation may be conducted in different directions . The crimes involved may include making a false document access to a computer with dishonest intent corruption or bribery etc
政府方面，由法官夏正民主持的獨立調查委員會，當然也有其權力和涵蓋範圍。
The Governments independent Commission of Inquiry chaired by former Judge Mr Michael John HARTMANN certainly has its powers and terms of reference
我再補充一下，除了刑事責任、民事責任，以及前法官夏正民的調查方向外，港鐵公司也應成立委員會進行調查，調查甚麼？
Furthermore leaving aside the questions on criminal liability and civil liability and the direction of inquiry of former Judge Mr Michael John HARTMANN MTRCL should also set up a committee to conduct an inquiry . What should be inquired into by that committee?
第一，馬時亨說，我們會向前看。
First Frederick MA said that they should be forward - looking
主席，港鐵公司不能只向前看，還要看看究竟監管施工的程序出了甚麼問題。
President MTRCL cannot merely be forward - looking it should find out the problems that have arisen in the monitoring process of the works
當然，港鐵公司可能沒有資源或足夠的獨立性進行調查，而應該聘請顧問工程師看看究竟港鐵公司在過往及現在進行監工時，或程序上出了甚麼問題，有甚麼地方可以改進，這是將來的問題。
Certainly MTRCL may not have the resources or may not be independent enough to conduct the inquiry . It should engage an engineering consultant to review the procedural problems of MTRCL in monitoring the works in the past and at present; and how improvements can be made in the future
港鐵公司亦可能要外聘另一位管理顧問，看看他們在內部監控方面出了甚麼問題。
MTRCL may also have to engage another external management consultant to review the problems in respect of internal monitoring
我希望如果港鐵公司會聘請顧問，會向立法會交代這兩份報告。
If MTRCL engages these consultants I hope it will submit both reports to the Legislative Council
那麼立法會成立專責委員會可以做甚麼？
What then can be done by the select committee of the Legislative Council?
第一，我們要看看究竟特區政府對港鐵公司的監管，尤其是對這些如此重大工程的監管，在系統上出現甚麼問題。
First we can review the systematic problems of the SAR Government in monitoring MTRCL particularly in monitoring such an important project
第二，究竟在現階段有何修補方案。
Second we can formulate a remedial proposal at this stage
我們都說要調查 誰疏忽或誰可能犯法，但是，其實現階段最急切的是修補方案，我們作為立法會議員亦有責任監督這個修補方案的擬定，以及如何實行。
Members have said that we must find out who have been negligent or who have broken the laws . However the most urgent task at the moment is actually to formulate a remedial proposal . As Members of the Legislative Council we have the duty to supervise the formulation and implementation of the remedial proposal
現在說是25條，但可能是250條，甚至是25,000條，如果不知道有多少條鋼筋沒有扭進螺絲帽，又如何可以確定月台的安全程度？
At present some say the number is 25 but it can be 250 or even 25 000 . If we do not know how many steel bars have not been screwed into the couplets how can we ascertain the degree of safety of the platforms?
絕不可能說現時繼續施工，當沒事發生，港鐵公司、法官、政府各有各調查。
The works definitely cannot proceed as if nothing had happened . MTRCL the Judge and the Government are conducting their inquiries separately
是停工、暫緩工序，或是盡快找出錯誤的源頭？
Should the works be stopped or suspended; or should the root cause of the faulty works be identified expeditiously?
我覺得立法會成立專責委員會的目的只有兩個，很簡單。
I think the select committee established by the Legislative Council will only seek to achieve two objectives
第一，政府對港鐵日常的監管出了甚麼問題，或對沙中線施工的監管在制度上、系統上出現甚麼問題？
First the select committee should identify the Governments problems in its routine monitoring of MTRCL or in monitoring the works of SCL
第二點，我們要監察有關方面提出的修補方案。
Second Members should monitor the remedial proposal put forward by the relevant parties
當然我們不會進行刑事調查或民事調查，這對我們並沒有意思。
Certainly we will not conduct any criminal or civil inquiries because they are irrelevant to us
到今天為止，局長說進行了測試，政府當局也成立了調查委員會，但究竟港鐵公司現正進行甚麼工程？
As at today the Secretary said that a test has been conducted and the Administration has set up a Commission of Inquiry but what kind of works is MTRCL conducting now?
我說的是工程安全，關乎人命和財產。
The issue under discussion is work safety which concerns the lives and properties of the people
其他刑事責任及民事責任已是退一步的說法。
Other issues such as criminal liability and civil liability are of minor importance to us
當然很多同事未必同意，即使泛民同事也未必同意我所提出的專責委員會的職權範圍。
Certainly many Members may not agree with me even my pan - democratic colleagues may not agree with my proposed terms of reference of the select committee
但是，政府作為港鐵公司的最大股東，責無旁貸，而港鐵除了是一間上市公司外，亦是公營機構，所營運的集體運輸系統每天都有很多市民使用。
Nevertheless as the major shareholder of MTRCL the Government has the bounden duty to discharge its duties . MTRCL is not only a listed company but also a public organization operating a mass transit system used by many people every day
當然，港鐵公司亦是一個國際品牌，我必須承認它是一個國際品牌，與很多外國政府也簽訂合約營運他們的鐵路系統。
Certainly MTRCL is also an international brand which I must admit as it has signed contracts with many overseas governments in operating their railway systems
我不希望港鐵公司在這事件上因為處理失當而損害多年來辛苦建立的形象，這是香港的品牌。
I do not wish to see MTRCLs image developed at pains over the years to be tarnished because of its improper management of the incident . MTRCL is a Hong Kong brand
局長，你聽到沒有？
Do you hear that Secretary?
雖然加入專責委員會的議員，在未來幾個月可能會很辛苦，可能暑假也要開會，可能亦會 勞煩秘書處增聘人手，甚至需要外聘人手進行調查。
Members who join this select committee will have to work very hard in the following months; they may have to attend meetings during the summer break; and the Legislative Council Secretariat may have to deploy additional staff or even recruit more staff to conduct the inquiry
郭家麒議員，你還有1分16秒答辯。
Dr KWOK Ka - ki you still have 1 minute 16 seconds to reply
主席，鄭松泰議員今天根據《立法會條例》動議議案，要求成立專責委員會，調查沙田至中環線工程紅磡站新月台工程懷疑出現不合格的情況。
President Dr CHENG Chung - tai moved a motion today pursuant to the Legislative Council Ordinance to request the establishment of a select committee to inquire into the alleged substandard construction works at the new platforms of Hung Hom Station of the Shatin to Central Link SCL project
由於這涉及重大公眾利益，自然引起大家的關注。
Since this incident involves major public interests public attention has naturally been drawn
在工程監管及工程質量方面，不斷鬧出醜聞，的確令市民失去信心，尤其是工程涉及市民的安全問題，絕對不可以掉以輕心。
The series of scandals surrounding project supervision and project quality have indeed dampened public confidence and particularly when the project has a bearing on peoples safety we must not relax our vigilance in any event
正如我先前提及，港鐵公司承辦沙中線工程的表現，確實令人失望。
As I said earlier the performance of MTRCL in undertaking the SCL project is indeed disappointing
除了造價一再出現超支外，早前有人還"拍心口"向外保證工程質量沒有問題，怎料轉過頭來，便揭發沙中線紅磡站鋼筋被剪短，而事後港鐵公司的解釋又是不清不楚，甚至要延遲向政府提交報告。
Apart from cost overruns the solemn avowal made earlier that there was no problem with project quality was soon contradicted by the revelation that the steel bars at Hung Hom Station of SCL had been cut short . Later MTRCL offered ambiguous explanations and even delayed the submission of its report to the Government
報告未能清楚說明事件的成因和責任，對於港鐵公司如何監管承建商禮頓建築有限公司，報告竟然隻字未提，甚至要禮頓直接就事件向政府提交報告。
The report failed to specify the causes of the incident and who should be held accountable . Surprisingly not a word was mentioned in the report as regards how MTRCL supervised Leighton Contractors Asia Limited Leighton the contractor . Leighton was even asked to submit a report on the incident to the Government directly
試問這種表現，公眾又怎能安心？
How can members of the public rest assured when such performance is delivered?
其後，港鐵公司再接連爆出醜聞，包括沙中線土瓜灣站有牆身鋼筋被削，沙中線會展站承建商同樣是禮頓，他們居然可以不理港鐵公司發出的不合格通知書，繼續施工。
A series of scandals surrounding MTRCL were subsequently disclosed including steel bars in a wall at To Kwa Wan Station of SCL being shaved thin and the contractor of Exhibition Centre Station of SCL which is likewise Leighton surprisingly ignored the non - conformance report issued by MTRCL and continued with the construction work
近日，又有人聲稱掌握內幕消息，指沙中線紅磡站月台擴建工程被剪短鋼筋的數目，遠超港鐵公司在報告中所指介乎9至17枝之間，而是佔整個問題部分的26,000個螺絲帽/接駁位達兩成之多，即高達5,000枝鋼筋被剪短，令人對港鐵公司承建這項工程，是否仍然安全可靠，增添重要的疑問。
Recently someone who claimed to have insider information indicated that the number of steel bars being cut short at a platform of the Hung Hom Station extension works of SCL far exceeded the reported number of 9 to 17 as disclosed by MTRCL in its report but accounted for some 20 % of the 26 000 problematic couplersjoints in total . In other words as many as 5 000 steel bars had been cut short giving rise to serious doubts as regards whether this project undertaken by MTRCL is still safe and reliable . It is never too late to take remedial action
亡羊補牢，未為晚也。
After submitting a report to the Hong Kong Government on steel bars having been cut short at Hung Hom Station Chairman Frederick MA immediately convened a special meeting of the Board of Directors and pledged to adopt a series of measures to restore public confidence including asking the Capital Works Committee under the Board of Directors to conduct a review of the management processes and procedures for the SCL project and engaging third - party consultants to assist in the review which would hopefully be concluded within three months
原因是他們只是輕描淡寫地指出，承建商已書面確認，紅磡站工程均按照合約列明的規格及法定要求完成，還表示歡迎港府成立獨立調查委員會釐清真相。
The reason is that they indicated lightly that the contractor had confirmed in writing that the works at Hung Hom Station had been undertaken in accordance with the specifications of the contract and statutory requirements and that they welcomed the Hong Kong Governments establishment of an independent Commission of Inquiry to ascertain the truths
但是，究竟港鐵公司從承建商禮頓手上取得甚麼資料？
However what information did MTRCL actually obtain from the contractor Leighton?
公眾好像跌進一個大黑洞，一無所知。
Members of the public seem to have fallen into a large black hole being kept in the dark about everything
情況正如馬主席先前的OK言論，只是主角換了是禮頓，禮頓說OK，港鐵公司便說OK，但究竟有多OK？
This is similar to the OK remark made by Chairman Frederick MA only that the protagonist now is changed to Leighton . If Leighton says things are OK MTRCL will admit that things are OK but to what extent things are OK?
禮頓可以不用面對公眾，解釋整件事的始末。
Leighton does not need to face the public to tell the whole story of the incident
試問港鐵公司這種"愛理不理、一於少理"、放任自如的管理態度，怎能令市民對他們的補救措施有信心？
As MTRCL adopts such a nonchalant and laissez - faire attitude toward management issues how can the public have confidence in their remedial measures?
所以，我想公眾十分關注究竟這宗千億元鐵路工程，最終會否變成超級豆腐渣工程，想查個水落石出。
Therefore I believe members of the public are very much concerned about whether this railway project which costs hundreds of billions of dollars will ultimately become a super shoddy project and they want a thorough investigation to be conducted
所以，對於鄭松泰議員提出這次的議案，我認為可以理解。
As such I can understand why Dr CHENG Chung - tai moves this motion