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《公共財政條例》容許部門之間的管制人員透過簽署"撥款令"，把預算由A部門調至B部門，每次調撥多少錢及每年調撥多少次，均無需通知立法會。
The Public Finance Ordinance allows the controlling officers of different departments to transfer estimates of expenditure from Department A to Department B by signing allocation warrants without having to notify the Legislative Council of the amount of expenditure incurred each time or the number of transfers made each year
望穿秋水，終於等到保安局的回應。
After waiting for a long time the Security Bureau finally replied
警隊去年透過"撥款令"，從22個部門獲得2億3,000萬元撥款。
Last year the Police Force received a total funding of 230 million from 22 departments by way of allocation warrants
觀乎現時市民大眾對政府的信任及評分，相信即使只是1元公帑，香港人也希望有足夠的透明度，以追蹤公帑的去向。
Given the publics trust and rating of the Government at present I believe Hong Kong people hope that there will be sufficient transparency to keep track of the whereabouts of public money even if the spending is just 1
長遠而言，《公共財政條例》"撥款令"這種財技工具，是否亦應納入本會的監察範圍？
In the long run should allocation warrant issued under the Public Finance Ordinance a tool for playing the financial trick also fall within the scope of monitoring by this Council?
我覺得是必須的，因為這樣才能夠容許本會充分履行《基本法》第七十三條明文規定的職能。
I consider it necessary because this Council can then duly perform its functions as specified in Article 73 of the Basic Law
接下來，我想討論向全民派發1萬元的問題。
Next I would like to discuss the disbursement of 10,000 to every member of the public
當財政司司長於2月宣讀預算案並公布會派發1萬元，我相信不少市民非常高興，並發出某種歡呼聲。
When the Financial Secretary delivered the Budget in February and announced the cash payout of 10,000 I believe many members of the public were very happy and even shouted for joy
不過，情況就像施放一枚煙花般，不足30秒，很多香港人已經回復理智。
However just like fireworks display it lasted less than 30 seconds and many Hong Kong people soon became sensible again
政 府如此慷慨大方，揮金如土，惠澤萬民，為何香港人仍有這麼多不滿？
When the Government is so generous and spent so extravagantly for the benefit of the people how come Hong Kong people are still discontented?
當然，首先是之前派發4,000元的教訓實在太深入民心，而且以我們民主派議員為主力，再加上保皇黨議員也曾問過，財政司司長是否應該把這1萬元所牽涉的700多億元撥款從今年的預算案中抽出，直接交給財委會獨立成案處理，以便盡快審議並通過，然後盡快派到香港人手上？
Of course first of all people have learnt a hard lesson in the previous payout of 4,000 . Furthermore queries have been raised mainly by pro - democracy Members and joined by some royalist Members as to whether the Financial Secretary should take out the 70 - odd billion involved in the payout of 10,000 from this years Budget and present the cash payout scheme directly to FC for independent scrutiny such that the funding can be expeditiously considered approved and disbursed to the people of Hong Kong
奈何，財政司司長以至整個特區政府皆好像借了"聾耳陳"的耳朵，根本沒有任何興趣處理。
Unfortunately it seems that the Financial Secretary and the entire SAR Government have turned a deaf ear to this suggestion and showed no interest to follow up
我們要問的是：這1萬元本來是希望幫助香港人，而想幫助人當然是希望盡快幫到，為何原本有一條康莊大道他不走；原本有一種快捷方法他不用，卻偏要等到提交預算案時才處理？
Our question is The disbursement of 10,000 is meant to help Hong Kong people and it would be best if assistance is provided as soon as possible so why did he not take the easy and expedient way but choose to deal with the matter only when the Budget is submitted?
這絕對是耐人尋味的。
This is absolutely mind - boggling
實際上，當納稅人交給政府的錢變成公帑後，這些錢從來也不應該是屬於政府的。
As a matter of fact once the money paid by taxpayers to the Government become public money it should never belong to the Government
政府的責任是要把這些錢以不同形式用在香港人身上，只不過今次是現金"回水計劃"，市民可以自由使用而已。
The Government is obliged to spend the money on Hong Kong people in different ways . This time the payout is in the form of cash rebate and people can use the money as they wish
對於很多香港人來說，這筆錢除可幫助自己渡過難關之外，亦有部分香港人希望可以用來延續部分與我們理念相同的商店的生命。
While many Hong Kong people will use this sum of money to tide over the difficulties some will choose to use the money to sustain the operation of shops sharing the same concept
香港人對特區政府的管治信心，已經到了無可挽回的地步。
Hong Kong peoples confidence in the governance of the SAR Government has reached rock bottom and can hardly be restored
在疫情肆虐期間，政府還富於民本來已較不"派錢"好，但特區政府更應着緊思考本身的內在問題。
At a time when the epidemic is rampant the Governments return of wealth to the people is supposedly better than not handing out money but it would be even better if the SAR Government gives more thoughts to solving its internal problems
對於被人批評干預內部事務，究竟有否任何官員，特別是特首，有勇氣提出異議呢？
In the face of criticisms about interference of internal affairs do any government officials especially the Chief Executive have the courage to raise objections?
對於失控濫權的警隊，政府總部東西翼的公務員有否感到一絲羞愧，耻與為伍呢？
In the face of the out - of - control Police Force that abuse power do civil servants working in the East and West Wings of the Central Government Offices have a slight sense of shame and feel ashamed to associate with them?
整個問責團隊是否只需要搞個人崇拜便可以步步高升？
Is it that members of the accountability team will be promoted by pursuing personality cult?
這些都是我們需要問的深層次問題。
These are the deep - rooted questions that we need to ask
主席，預算案固然有機會讓議員討論公共財政的問題，而陳振英議員剛才也很花心思地討論了一些深層次的問題，包括應該如何運用公共財政等，但我們不要忘記，更重要的一點是錢是屬於廣大香港人的，開支是否用得其所及合適同樣重要。
President while the Budget has provided an opportunity for Members to discuss the issue of public finance and just now Mr CHAN Chun - ying has put in lots of efforts to discuss some deep - rooted issues including how to make use of public finance we must not forget a more important point that is the money actually belongs to all the people of Hong Kong and thus whether the money has been properly spent is equally important
更何況面對現時國際形勢變幻莫測，面對各大評級機構把香港的評級逐步下調的時候，特區政府依然一副"我沒有錯，只是那些機構誤解、誤會及冤枉我"的態度，這 樣是否正確呢？
What is more in the face of the ever - changing international environment and the gradual downgrading of Hong Kongs credit ratings by major credit rating agencies the SAR Government has maintained the stance that I have done nothing wrong those agencies misunderstood and wronged me . Is this the correct attitude?
如果有一天相關的評級再次回升，我們可以預見所有官員必然會站在一起齊歡唱、齊慶賀，全面擁抱。
Should the relevant credit ratings be upgraded again one day we can foresee that all government officials will stand together to sing celebrate and embrace one another
這種別人讚賞他便說多謝，但被批評或被調低評級便必然與他無關的態度，是否一個負責任的政府應有的態度？
They accept praises with gratitude but act indifferently when there are criticisms or the credit rating is being downgraded is this the kind of attitude that a responsible government should adopt?
主席，請容許我引用2012年一個電視廣告的一句對白為我的發言作結。
President please allow me to conclude my speech with the dialogue from a television commercial of 2012
廣告的內容是一群年青人向一位老師父學習武術，在練習期間，其中一位徒弟問："師父，《基本法》用得着嗎？
The commercial depicts a group of young people learning martial arts from an old master . While they are practising one of the students asked Master is the Basic Law usable?
作為立法會議員，議事堂內的同事當然認為《基本法》仍然用得着，包括列明賦予議員權力拒絕通過預算案的第五十條，因為否決預算案必然是我們用得着的權力，否決預算案必然是我們可以堂堂正正按下"反對"按鈕的權力。
As Members of the Legislative Council colleagues in this Chamber certainly think that the Basic Law is still usable including Article 50 which specifies the power of Members to refuse to pass a budget . The power to veto the budget is definitely usable by us and it is certainly our power to veto the budget by uprightly pressing the No button
主席，我謹代表公民黨反對《2020年撥款條例草案》。
President on behalf of the Civic Party I oppose the Appropriation Bill 2020
主席，議員在二讀辯論階段只可發言一次，時限15分鐘，而財政預算案二讀旨在讓我們表達對預算案的看法。
President Members may only speak once in Second Reading debates subject to a time limit of 15 minutes and the Second Reading debate on the Budget provides Members with a platform to express their views on the Budget
由於預算案跟整個政府的運作，以至社會各方面的事情都有直接關係，我希望主席對議員發言的態度宜寬不宜緊。
Given that the Budget is directly related to the overall operation of the Government and all aspects of our society I hope that the President will adopt a lenient approach to Members speeches instead of being stringent
個別議員就某個範疇表達意見，目的是為了向公眾交代。
Individual Members hold themselves accountable to the public by expressing their views on particular areas
我們目前的確面對越來越多不同的限制和掣肘，例如 中聯辦突然提出監督權，甚至"林鄭"政府竟然牽頭，公然違反《基本法》第二十二條，要打倒過去20多年的自己。
An increasing number of limitations and constraints have actually been imposed on us . For example the Liaison Office of the Central Peoples Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region LOCPG has suddenly brought up the power of oversight while the Carrie LAM Administration has even taken the lead to defy Article 22 of the Basic Law by overturning what they have been upholding in the past two decades
企業和市民水深火熱的情況又如何得以紓緩？
What could be done to alleviate the difficult situations of enterprises and members of the public?
雖然我們未必能一朝一夕做到，但我們肯定會全心全意，相比這個政府做得好百倍。
Although we may not achieve all these overnight we definitely will work wholeheartedly and will achieve results which are 100 times better than those of the current Administration
這個政府太多顧慮，既要顧及商業利益，又要顧及自身利益。
The Government has to take into account the interests of too many parties including the interests of the business sector and their own interests
於是，香港人的利益被置於後末，事事要鬥爭，事事要政治先行，事事須臣服於其腳下。
Accordingly the interests of Hong Kong people have been accorded the lowest priority . We have to fight for everything we want; politics always comes first before anything else; and we have to pledge allegiance to CPC on all matters
香港人必須聽從共產黨，否則將"無運行"。
Hong Kong people must obey CPC or else Hong Kong will have no luck
我們從香港人的立場考慮所有事，不服從她要向自身利益集團跪低的做法，他們當然不能容忍。
We consider all matters from the standpoint of Hong Kong people . We refuse to endorse her surrender to her own interest groups . They certainly find us intolerable
預算案應該平衡香港的不公義。
The Budget is supposed to address the injustice in Hong Kong
我們最低限度會尊重生命和爭取社會公義，我們認為社會實在太失衡。
We would at least show respect for life and strive for social justice . We think that our society is actually way too unbalanced
我們的利得稅率低至企業根本沒有興趣這樣做，因為稅率不是階梯式、漸進式的。
In the absence of a tiered or progressive tax system our profits tax rates are so low that enterprises have no interest whatsoever in doing so
環顧全世界，企業稅率也是階梯式、漸進式的。
Tax regimes in different countries around the world are tiered and progressive
在家庭收入下跌的過程中，一家人要經歷多少災難？
As family income drops how much hardship and arguments will a family have to go through?
要整個家族的網絡、親朋戚友如何幫助他們？
Should they seek help from all of their family members relatives and friends first?
這樣能促進社會和諧嗎？
Can social harmony still be maintained?
她現在已拖垮香港，共產黨又走下來尋釁滋事，我們只是希望抵抗疫情，他們卻無故搞事，硬要搞鬥爭，硬要弄致永無寧日才安樂。
We simply want to fight the epidemic . However they have been making trouble for no reason and insisted on picking fights with us . They will not be satisfied until Hong Kong can never see a day of peace
今天，財政預算案的討論是在去年"黑暴"與目前新型冠狀病毒疫情的影響下進行。
The Budget debate today is held under the impact of last years black violence and the current novel coronavirus epidemic
香港的經濟情況十分嚴峻，失業率急劇攀升。
The economic situation of Hong Kong is very serious with unemployment rate surging drastically
經濟不穩，人心浮動，故此預算案建議向每名18歲或以上永久性居民派發的1萬元，便成為應急錢。
Given the volatile economy and unstable popular sentiments the Budget proposes to disburse 10,000 to each permanent resident aged 18 or above to meet contingency needs
這做法穩定人心，因此立法會應盡快批出這筆應急錢，以急市民所急。
As this initiative can consolidate public confidence the Legislative Council should expeditiously approve the allocation of the contingency money to address peoples pressing needs
可惜，反對派竟然以警隊預算和政治因素為理由提出反對，令1萬元的派發可能因他們的反對而變得遙遙無期。
Regrettably the opposition camp raises objection for reasons of the estimated expenditure of the Police Force and political factors . Consequently the disbursing of 10,000 might be delayed indefinitely owing to their opposition
我奉勸反對派不要與民為敵，應和我們一起支持通過預算案，好能盡快向所有市民派發1萬元。
Let me advise the opposition camp not to act against the wish of the people; they should join us to support the passage of the Budget so that 10,000 can be disbursed to all members of the public as soon as possible
主席，我今天想說的是有關於長者的福利問題。
President today I would like to talk about issues related to elderly welfare
首先，容我回顧一下近年來政府推行的長者現金福利措施。
To begin with allow me to review the elderly cash benefits provided by the Government in recent years
長者生活津貼在2012年左右落實，金額約多於"生果金"1倍，有關的資產和收入限額亦較長者綜合社會保障援助寬鬆，用意明顯是補助長者的生活，使他們不至於因貧窮而沒有飯吃，落得淒涼。
The Old Age Living Allowance OALA was introduced in around 2012 with payment doubled that of fruit grant . Also the assets and income limits concerned are more lenient than those for elderly Comprehensive Social Security Assistance . The purpose is obviously to subsidize elders living expenses so that they will not be so desperate as to go without food for being poor
隨着香港人口老化越見嚴重，政府近年增加一項"高額長津"，每年在長津方面的總開支由2017-2018年度的153億元急升至去年的270億元。
As the ageing problem is aggravating in Hong Kong the Government introduced the Higher OALA in recent years . The annual total expenditure on OALA has surged rapidly from 15.3 billion in 2017 - 2018 to 27 billion last year
據扶貧委員會公布，2017年貧窮長者有34萬人，長者貧窮率仍高達30%以上。
As announced by the Poverty Alleviation Committee there were 340 000 poor elders in 2017 meaning that elderly poverty was still at a high rate of over 30 %
政府曾解釋，長津計劃不過是世界衞生組織建議下的其中一根支柱，而香港同時推行的強制性公積金計劃可以提供多一重保障，以作互補，令長者退休後有穩定收入。
The Government once explained that OALA was just one of the pillars recommended by the World Health Organization . The implementation of the Mandatory Provident Fund MPF Scheme in Hong Kong can also provide an additional protection to complement with OALA so as to ensure a stable income for elders after retirement
然而，香港的情況十分特殊，雖然大約七成半的僱員擁有強積金戶口，但因為手續費高昂，供款率亦只有5%，加上懸而未決的對沖問題，令強積金根本發揮不到退休保障的功效而成為"雞肋"。
Nevertheless the case is very special in Hong Kong . Although some 75 % of employees have MPF accounts the contribution rate is merely 5 % due to exorbitant handling fees and coupled with the pending offsetting issue MPF simply fails to perform the function of retirement protection and has become a chicken rib
在這種情況下，香港尚要應對人口老化問題，我因而相信長者貧窮問題只會越來越嚴重，市民的怨氣亦會越來越大。
Under such circumstances Hong Kong still has to cope with the problem of ageing population . I am thus convinced that the problem of elderly poverty will become increasingly serious and public grievances will also be exacerbated
因此，政府是時候思考如何在現有的退休福利措施基礎上作出改變。
Therefore it is time for the Government to think about how to make changes on the basis of the existing measures of retirement benefit
我認為，改變必須包含3方面的元素，務必要公平和公正。
In my opinion changes must embrace elements on three fronts and they must be fair and just
現時，長津設定的資產及入息審查機制令稍有積蓄的長者未能通過門檻。
At present under the means test mechanism of OALA elders with some savings cannot pass the threshold
他們雖然可以申領無資產限制的"生果金"，但因為年齡限制，要到70歲才能領取。
Although they may apply for the non - means - tested fruit grant they can only receive the grant when they reach 70 years old owing to the age restriction
此外，"生果金"的金額亦較長津金額少一半，這無疑把長者分化為不同的階層，製造不公平的現象。
Besides the amount of fruit grant is less than that of OALA by half . This will undoubtedly classify elders into different groupings creating unfairness
我認為如要改革，首先要考慮的，便是把現金福利制度設定為一視同仁。
If reforms are made I think the primary consideration is to treat everyone fairly under the cash benefit system The second element is to bring the efficacy of MPF into full play
然而，在今年2月，香港投資基金公會發表一份退休調查報告，結果顯示只有一成多的受訪者認為強積金足以支持退休生活。
In February this year the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association released a survey report on retirement . It was found that only some 10 % of the respondents considered MPF benefits sufficient to support their retirement lives
至於政府去年推出的可扣稅自願供款計劃，多達七成的受訪者表示曾經聽聞，但只有16%的受訪者真正參與供款。
As for the tax deductible voluntary contribution scheme launched by the Government last year as many as 70 % of the respondents indicated that they have heard of the scheme but merely 16 % of the respondents have actually made contributions
這項調查反映出一個十分可悲的事實：原來，強積金制度推行了整整20年，資產淨值高達9,695億元，涵蓋接近85%的就業人口，有幾近300萬名僱員及自僱人士參與，同時並養活了35,000個從業員，這個如此龐大的行業勞師動眾演出一場"大龍鳳"，換來的卻只是一塊"雞肋"。
This survey reflects a very sad truth . Despite the fact that the MPF System has been implemented for 20 years with a net asset value amounting to as high as 969.5 billion and a coverage rate of nearly 85 % of the working population involving almost up to 3 million employees and self - employed persons; and at the same time has provided jobs for 35 000 industry players such a giant industry has made a huge fuss to put on a show and in return it turns out to be just a chicken rib
3月的強積金平均錄得7%虧蝕，令今年首3個月的累積虧蝕達10%以上。
In March MPF recorded an average loss of 7 % making the cumulative loss of the first three months to over 10 %
我認為，雖然強積金制度的原意是好的，但設計和操作上必須加以完善。
In my view although the original intent of the MPF System is good improvement must be made in respect of its design and operation
從強積金計劃的管理費至參與僱員的靈活選擇等，各項細節都要更新，務求令"打工仔"對強積金制度有信心，願意額外投入自己的積蓄，為退休做好準備，才算得上真正發揮退休保障的功能。
Updates are required in every area ranging from management fees of MPF schemes to flexibility of choices for participating employees so that wage earners will have confidence in the MPF System and are willing to make additional contributions from their savings to prepare for their retirement . Only in this way can the function of retirement protection be given the full play
第三個元素是政府的角色。
The third element is the role of the Government
原來，現行的強積金計劃只涉及僱主和僱員，政府沒有任何角色。
Actually the existing MPF schemes only involve employers and employees while the Government has no role to play
如此重要的退休保障計劃，為何政府可以置身事外呢？
Why cant the Government be involved in such an important retirement protection scheme?
我認為政府的功能和角色相當重要，因為政府的參與不但可以幫助市民承擔部分風險，亦可以把家庭主婦、自僱人士、較年長人士及殘疾人士納入制度之內，成為真正顧及全民的退休保障。
I consider the Governments function and role rather important because its participation can undertake some risks for members of the public; furthermore housewives self - employed persons the relatively older persons and persons with disabilities can be incorporated into the system thereby genuinely catering for the retirement protection needs of all people
主席，全民退休保障並非只是現金福利。
President universal retirement protection does not only involve cash benefits
事實上，長者到了一定年紀，身體多少會有點毛病，需要別人照顧，特別是剛完成手術或大病初癒的人，他們更需要貼身照顧。
In fact when elderly persons reach a certain age they will somehow have some physical problems and need to be taken care of . In particular people who has just undergone an operation or who has just recovered from a serious illness require more personal care
因此，個人醫療和護理服務與現金福利同樣重要。
Therefore it is equally important to provide personal medical and care services as well as cash benefits
雖然有人認為，既然長者要人照顧便倒不如入住院舍，可以全天候獲得護理。
There are views that since elderly persons need to be taken care of they may as well be admitted to residential care homes to receive round - the - clock nursing care
事實上絕大部分長者都不喜歡入住院舍。
Actually an overwhelming majority of elderly persons do not like to live in elderly homes
之前已有不少調查顯示，超過八成長者即使身體狀況變差也希望留在家中，在自己生活的社區安享晚年。
Many surveys conducted previously indicated that over 80 % of the elderly would like to stay home and age in their own community even if their physical conditions deteriorate
政府推行的"居家安老為本，院舍照顧為後援"政策方向是正確的，亦符合長者的期望。
The Governments policy objective of ageing in place as the core institutional care as back - up is correct and also meets the expectation of elderly persons
既然政府與長者的想法一致，為何香港的社區照顧服務一直是"唔湯唔水"、供不應求，以及輪候時間甚長呢？
Given that the Government and the elderly think alike how come our community care services have always been neither fish nor fowl and have been plagued with the problems of short supply and very long waiting time?
此外，我們經常聽到長者說被迫要"以老護老"，亦有一些老夫老妻相依為命，甚至幾乎要互擁着等死。
Moreover we always hear that the elderly are forced to take care of the elderly . Some old couples are mutually independent even to the extent of sticking together till death
因此，當局是否要考慮一下，現時主要靠NGO提供護理服務的安排是否足以應付香港越來越嚴重的人口老化問題？
Hence the authorities should consider whether the present arrangement of relying mainly on non - governmental organizations for providing care services can cope with Hong Kongs increasingly serious problem of population ageing
海外其他國家，例如日本和德國，都已為長期護理引入市場化模式，以擴大服務量，服務質素亦因為競爭而得以確保，加上政府透過採取保險模式參與運作，令整個護理服務行業得到可持續發展，造就了政府、長者和護理行業3方面共贏的局面。
Other overseas countries such as Japan and Germany have already introduced the mode of marketization for long - term care services to expand the service capacity and ensure a better service quality due to competition . In addition with the Governments participation via the insurance scheme model the whole care service industry can attain sustainable development thereby achieving a tripartite victory amongst the Government the elderly and the care service industry
政府是否應該要參詳一下海外的做法？
Should the Government make some reference to the overseas practice?
我們去年率先提出及提倡這構思。
Last year we were the first to propose and advocate this idea
我們的構思是透過"銀齡卡"，加入長者個人日常生活購物優惠、醫療券、病歷，以及社會服務及應用資訊等。
Our design is that the silver age card will include shopping discounts for daily necessities health care vouchers medical records social services and useful information
舉例而言，在10年前，新加坡的長者只要在交通燈前拍一下長者乘車卡，就會自動延長過路燈號的時間，傷殘人士亦可以享用同一安排。
For instance a decade ago if elders in Singapore press their elderly travel cards on the traffic light pole the pedestrian crossing signal will be extended automatically . Persons with disabilities may also enjoy the same arrangement
據聞，數年前香港某些地區已經嘗試進行類似試驗，最後卻不了了之。
We learnt that similar trials had been conducted in certain areas in Hong Kong several years ago yet the matter was eventually dropped
值得慶幸的是，"銀齡卡"在今年1月獲得行政長官接納，不過卻沒有照單全收，只是持卡人可獲2元乘車優惠。
We are glad that the Chief Executive accepted the silver age card concept this January; not the whole package but only the 2 concessionary fare
雖然其功用與我們的構思並不一樣，但最低限度走出了第一步。
Although the function of the card deviates a little from our design this is at least the first step forward
我們期望政府可以在短期內落實，之後再逐步優化這張卡的資訊功能，為香港老年社會作出準備。
We expect that the Government will implement the silver age card scheme shortly and then gradually enhance the informative function of the card so as to prepare for Hong Kongs ageing society
主席，我首先對財政司司長提交的"撐企業、保就業、振經濟、紓民困"的財政預算案表示歡迎。
President first of all I welcome the Budget submitted by the Financial Secretary to support enterprises safeguard jobs stimulate the economy and relieve peoples burden
我相信財政司司長在提醒我們，經常性開支的增幅，其實違反了《基本法》第一百零七條所訂立的原則。
I believe the Financial Secretary is reminding us that the increase in recurrent expenditure will actually violate the principle as stipulated in Article 107 of the Basic Law
我們應確保經常性開支與香港的經濟增長率相配合，這是多年來香港公共理財的方針，亦是香港這個細小而開放型經濟賴以成功的要素。
We should ensure that the recurrent expenditure is kept in line with Hong Kongs economic growth rate . This has been the approach adopted by Hong Kong in managing public finances for years and this is the cornerstone of the success of Hong Kong a small and open economy
因此，我希望財政司司長繼續提醒各局，經常性開支不能過度膨脹，錢要用得到位，特別是教育方面的開支。
Therefore I hope that the Financial Secretary will keep reminding various bureaux that recurrent expenditure cannot be expanded exceedingly and the money must be spent in a targeted manner especially the expenditure on education
第二，財政司司長除管理公共財政外，還應該要有宏觀的經濟策略。
Secondly apart from managing public finances the Financial Secretary should also adopt macroeconomic strategies
在2003年，我們靠內地的自由行來製造大量的就業機會，特別為較基層人士、無需具備很多技能的人士製造就業機會。
In 2003 we relied on the Individual Visit Scheme in the Mainland to create many employment opportunities especially those for the grass roots and people without a lot of special skills
所以，我們現在不能再依賴自由行來推動經濟。
Therefore we can no longer rely on the Individual Visit Scheme to drive the economy now
如果純粹靠金融產業或目前尚未成氣候的科技產業，我看不到香港的經濟增長會有很好的反彈或有很強勁的經濟增長。
If we solely rely on the financial industry or the technology industry the development of which is still immature I cannot see a strong economic rebound or a robust economic growth
我說完一些宏觀的評論，現在想說說預算案中一些具體的安排，我特別想說的是香港電台和警隊，尤其是聽到那麼多人批評警隊及反對撥款予警隊。
After making some macro comments I want to talk about some specific arrangements in the Budget now . In particular I would like to talk about Radio Television Hong Kong RTHK and the Police especially after I have heard so many people criticizing the Police and opposing the allocation of funding to the Police
我想指出，香港素來以自由經濟自詡，雖然現時排名第二，仍然十分自由。
I wish to point out that Hong Kong has long prided itself on its free economy . Although it is now ranked second in this respect the economy is still very free
不知財政司司長有否看過亞當․史密斯的《國富論》呢？
I wonder if the Financial Secretary has read The Wealth of Nations by Adam SMITH
如果閱讀過這位現代經濟鼻祖的著作，會知悉政府的功能，是提供市場不能夠提供的服務，即公共產品。
If you have read the book by the founder of modern economy you will know that the function of a government is to provide services which cannot be provided by the market that is public goods