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當法官判案時，是否可以如此"離地"，無須理會行政，也無須理會香港未來的發展？
When a judge makes a ruling can he be so detached from reality caring neither the administration nor the future development of Hong Kong?
例如梁國雄這宗關於保留長頭髮的案件，司法機構大大打擊了懲教署一向採用的監獄管理模式......
For example in this case of LEUNG Kwok - hung about whether male prisoners may keep long hair the judiciary has dealt a serious blow to the prison management model which CSD has all along adopted
代理主席，我明白，我正在說公信力的問題。
Deputy President I know . I am speaking on the matter of credibility
而這次終審法院的裁決，令市民質疑現時究竟是法官治港，還是香港的官員治港？
This ruling of CFA has made the public query whether Hong Kong is now administered by judges or officials in Hong Kong
所以，我認為政府和司法機關應該認真考慮我們的建議，參考英國和海外國家的做法，盡快設立由法律界人士和非法律界人士組成的量刑委員會，令量刑更具透明度和公信力。
For this reason I think the Government and the judiciary should seriously consider our proposal . They should draw reference from the practices in the United Kingdom and other overseas countries and expeditiously set up a sentencing commission formed by members inside and outside the legal sector to enhance the transparency and credibility of sentencing
再者，現時亦出現了很多市民認為投訴無門的問題。
Furthermore now another problem has arisen in that many people find no avenue to lodge their complaints . I have read the curriculum vitae of Lord HODGE
我翻看賀知義勳爵的簡歷，提到他在2006年至2008年期間參與蘇格蘭政府就法院行政改革的磋商，促成了蘇格蘭法院服務處的成立；他亦是行政法官，在最高民事法院負責所有初審事務和法院規則的改革，可見賀知義勳爵本身在司法機關的改革上具有一定的經驗，以及一直有促成改革，我認為這些都是我們值得參考的。
It mentioned that from 2006 to 2008 he was involved in the negotiation with the Scottish Government of the reform of the administration of the courts which led to the establishment of the Scottish Courts Service . He was also the Administrative Judge responsible for all first instance business in the Court of Session and the reform of the Rules of Court . It thus shows that Lord HODGE has considerable experience in reforming the judiciary and has all along facilitated such reform
正如我們現時也有一些已退休的法官公開批評香港的司法機構有"馬房文化"，分門分派，"自己人"才有機會晉升，而我們亦真的看到有些情況是，很多人投訴法官，有法官被投訴後，司法機構便立即不讓他審理與反修例有關的案件，但有些法官不斷被投訴，甚至在接獲投訴後，上訴法庭亦表示這些法官錯得不能再錯，犯了無數的錯，卻仍然繼續升職，甚至連升數級，這些其實均是行政上的問題，令市民質疑現時司法機構究竟發生了甚麼問題。
For some other judges however there had been continuous complaints and after complaints were received the appellate court even indicated that these judges could not be more wrong . They had made countless mistakes but they still got promotion and were even rapidly promoted to a few ranks higher . These are in fact administrative problems which have made the public query what has gone wrong in the judiciary now
所以，司法機關真的需要改革，需要有更大的透明度。
For this reason the judiciary really needs a reform and greater transparency
處理投訴亦需要有更好的機制，所以，為甚麼不參考外國的做法，成立獨立監察司法委員會，令公眾認為投訴有門，是可以......
A better mechanism is also necessary for addressing complaints . Hence why should we not draw reference from foreign practices and set up an independent judiciary monitoring committee so that the public will see an avenue for lodging complaints and there can be
是可以有公平、公正的審判。
There can be fair and impartial trials
另外，代理主席，我也想提出，正如我曾在法案委員會中提到，當然，我不反對海外法官來香港，但是，我亦認為所有在香港審理案件的法官必須明白香港"一國兩制"的原則，即使我們採用普通法，但亦必須在"一國兩制"的原則下運作才是正確。
As I have mentioned in the Bills Committee I certainly do not oppose having overseas judges come to work in Hong Kong . However I also hold that all judges hearing cases in Hong Kong must understand the principle of one country two systems here . Even though we adopt the common law it must operate under the principle of one country two systems
所以，所有法官都應該認識中國的憲法、《基本法》和《香港國安法》。
Only then will it be right . Therefore all judges should have knowledge of the constitution of China the Basic Law and the Hong Kong National Security Law
根據《基本法》第十八條："在香港特別行政區實行的法律為本法以及本法第八條規定的香港原有法律和香港特別行政區立法機關制定的法律。
According to Article 18 of the Basic Law [t]he laws in force in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall be this Law the laws previously in force in Hong Kong as provided for in Article 8 of this Law and the laws enacted by the legislature of the Region
全國性法律除列於本法附件三者外，不在香港特別行政區實施。
National laws shall not be applied in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region except for those listed in Annex III to this Law
凡列於本法附件三之法律，由香港特別行政區在當地公布或立法實施。
The laws listed therein shall be applied locally by way of promulgation or legislation by the Region
"《基本法》第八十四條亦訂明："香港特別行政區法院依照本法第十八條所規定的適用於香港特別行政區的法律審判案件，其他普通法適用地區的司法判例可作參考。
Article 84 of the Basic Law also stipulates that [t]he courts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall adjudicate cases in accordance with the laws applicable in the Region as prescribed in Article 18 of this Law and may refer to precedents of other common law jurisdictions whereas Article 85 stipulates that [t]he courts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall exercise judicial power independently free from any interference
任何人在被合法拘捕後，享有盡早接受司法機關公正審判的權利，未經司法機關判罪之前均假定無罪"。
Anyone who is lawfully arrested shall have the right to a fair trial by the judicial organs without delay and shall be presumed innocent until convicted by the judicial organs
以上也是《基本法》的條文，我在這時候讀出來，相信大家都百般滋味在心頭。
The above are the provisions of the Basic Law . As I read them out at this point in time I believe that Members all have mixed feelings
我很珍惜香港的司法獨立。
I very much cherish the judicial independence of Hong Kong
司法獨立是"一國兩制"和"高度自治"的重要基石。
Judicial independence is an important cornerstone of one country two systems and high degree of autonomy
回歸後，法庭也是根據《基本法》及普通法原則獨立判案。
Since the reunification the courts have been adjudicating cases independently in accordance with the Basic Law and the common law principles
委任其他普通法地區的法官擔任終審法院非常任法官，方能夠彰顯香港的司法獨立。
The appointment of judges from other common law jurisdictions as non - permanent judges of CFA can manifest the judicial independence of Hong Kong
《基本法》亦同時保障市民享有各種自由，包括"不受任意或非法逮捕、拘留、監禁。
At the same time the Basic Law protects the various freedoms enjoyed by members of the public including that [none of them] shall be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful arrest detention or imprisonment
禁止任意或非法搜查居民的身體、剝奪或限制居民的人身自由。
Arbitrary or unlawful search of the body of any resident or deprivation or restriction of the freedom of the person shall be prohibited
禁止對居民施行酷刑、任意或非法剝奪居民的生命"，而《公民權利和政治權利國際公約》亦適用於香港。
Torture of any resident or arbitrary or unlawful deprivation of the life of any resident shall be prohibited and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights also applies to Hong Kong
近年，香港政治及社會運動增加，拘捕及判監個案亦有所增加。
In recent years the number of political and social movements in Hong Kong has increased and so have the numbers of arrests and cases of imprisonment
特別是在去年特首強推《逃犯條例》修訂所引起的龐大反對運動，截至10月累積過萬名市民被捕，被檢控的人數亦有2,000多人。
In particular in connection with the mass opposition movements triggered by the Chief Executive forcing through amendments to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance last year as of this October a cumulative number of over 10 000 people were arrested and more than 2 000 people were prosecuted
先不談論當中有否濫捕、濫告，法官在審理這些案件及判刑時，不同政見的人都會對不同的法官提出批評意見，例如應否批准保釋、應否予以定罪、刑期過重或過輕，這些討論亦屬正常。
Let us not discuss whether there were indiscriminate arrests and prosecutions . When the judges heard those cases and handed down sentences people with different political views would make comments and criticisms in respect of different judges such as whether bail should be granted whether convictions should be made and whether the sentences were too heavy or too lenient . It is normal to have those discussions
可是，如果法官的處理和判決與自己的期望有偏差時，便認為法官一定是錯，然後更揚言要想辦法監管法官如何判案，這就成問題了。
However if people think that the judges must be wrong and even threaten to find ways to monitor how they adjudicate cases whenever their handling and judgments deviated from peoples expectations this will become a problem
法庭有一套機制，不論政府或市民，只要對判決有不滿，均可向更高一級的法院提出上訴。
The courts have a mechanism in place whereby the Government or members of the public may lodge an appeal to a higher court when feeling dissatisfied with a judgment
我們看到在過去一年間，對於不少案件，政府都認為判刑太輕而提出上訴，結果高一級的法院加重刑罰。
We can see that over the past year the Government considered the sentences of many cases too lenient and filed appeals resulting in enhanced sentencing by the higher courts
此外，法院亦設有投訴機制，處理對法官的投訴。
Moreover the courts also have a complaint mechanism to handle complaints against judges
我完全看不到要另設機制的需要。
I do not see any need to establish another mechanism
我反而更加關注一些基層及弱勢市民未必有金錢和時間 尋求所謂的司法公義。
Instead I am more concerned that some grass roots and the underprivileged may not have the money and time to seek the so - called justice
例如，就判決上訴等，我看到在一些案件中，當事人有時候可能因未能申請法律援助或金錢問題而不考慮或無法上訴。
For example when it comes to appeals against judgments etc I noticed that in some cases the parties concerned did not consider or could not file appeals because of their ineligibility to apply for legal aid or money issues
因此，法律援助署如何可以更加有效地幫助弱勢市民尋求司法公義，才是更加重要的問題。
For that reason the question of how the Legal Aid Department can render more effective assistance to the underprivileged in seeking justice is even more important
我想在此重申，司法獨立是我們的核心價值，而且我相信，司法獨立也是保護香港營商環境一個相當重要的元素，亦受到《基本法》保障。
I would like to reiterate here that judicial independence is our core value . Moreover I believe that judicial independence is also a very crucial element in protecting the business environment in Hong Kong which is safeguarded by the Basic Law as well
我們要做的事情，是令到法院不會受外來壓力影響，獨立地根據法律原則判案，而不是干預法院的獨立運作。
What we have to do is to ensure that the courts will be free from external pressure and adjudicate cases independently according to legal principles instead of interfering with the independent operation of the courts
所以，我今次發言支持政務司司長提出，根據《香港終審法院條例》委任賀知義勳爵為香港終審法院的其他普通法適用地區法官。
Therefore this time I speak in support of the appointment of Lord HODGE as a judge from another common law jurisdiction of CFA in accordance with HKCFAO as proposed by the Chief Secretary for Administration
主席，優是有原因的，關於這個機制的設計，與其說我們要看《基本法》第四章第四節，不如看第一章，因為第一章已鎖定了很多事項，例如根據《基本法》第八條，我們要採用普通法制度，其中提及的不單有普通法，還有衡平法，這是英國司法其中一個很特別的概念，其他法系是沒有的。
Concerning the design of this mechanism instead of saying that we need to look at Section 4 of Chapter IV of the Basic Law let us look at Chapter I because Chapter I has already laid down a number of fixed rules . For example according to Article 8 of the Basic Law we shall adopt the common law system . Reference is made to not only the common law but also rules of equity which is a special concept in the administration of justice in the United Kingdom absent in other legal systems
《基本法》第五條提及資本主義，整本《基本法》其實是圍繞資本主義的建設，維繫資本主義。
Article 5 of the Basic Law mentions the capitalist system . In fact the entire Basic Law centred on the capitalist structures seeks to maintain capitalism
至於第六條提及"保護私有財產"，曾經有人說英國法律只保障兩方面，就是所有紳士的財產和他們的女人，這當然是以前的說法，但保護財產是《基本法》中很重要的原則。
As regards Article 6 which reads protect the right of private ownership of property some people said that British laws would protect only two things ie . all the gentlemens property and their ladies . This was of course a saying in the past
還有第九條，我們看看英文，雖然中文也是法定語言，但我們習慣了百多年的英文傳統，所以請大家看看英文版本。
There is also Article 9 . Let us look at the English text . Chinese is also our official language but we have got accustomed to the practice of using English over a century
鄭松泰議員可能不太知道自己在做甚麼，但我絕對明白自己做些甚麼。
Dr CHENG Chung - tai probably does not know what he is doing but I certainly understand what I am doing
在議會內，要履行議員的職責，我們今天討論的，是根據《基本法》第七十三條第七項，同意終審法院法官和高等法院首席法官的任免問題。
In the legislature we need to perform our duties as Members . Our discussion today concerns endorsing the appointment and removal of the judges of the Court of Final Appeal CFA and the Chief Judge of the High Court under Article 737 of the Basic Law
在目前的《基本法》下，司法人員推薦委員會需要推薦人選，是在司法系統內推薦，然後由特首委任，但要確立任免，則按《基本法》由立法會通過。
The existing Basic Law provides that the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission JORC makes recommendations on candidates for judicial appointments by the Chief Executive but their appointment and removal shall be endorsed by the Legislative Council under the Basic Law
因為《基本法》沒有訂明只委任來自英國、澳洲、新西蘭甚至是去年伸展到加拿大的普通法系的司法管轄區。
It is because the Basic Law does not provide that the common law jurisdictions from which we can appoint judges are limited to the United Kingdom Australia New Zealand or Canada which was covered last year
全球有60多個普通法系的司法管轄區，而與我們鄰里相近、政治背景或經濟狀況、區域性文化等最接近的，就有新加坡、馬來西亞等。
There are some 60 common law jurisdictions in the world and those which are most akin to us in terms of geographic location political system economic conditions or local culture are Singapore and Malaysia
在23年來，我不相信推薦委員會連一個人選都看不上眼，又或認為不夠資格。
I do not believe that for 23 years JORC has not favoured any candidates from such jurisdictions or considered them to be all ineligible
新加坡整體的GDP較英國還要高50%，難道那是騙回來的嗎？
The per capita GDP of Singapore is 50 % higher than that of the United Kingdom . Has Singapore achieved that through deceitful means?
因此，我們首先在考慮的一籃子內，不應如此狹隘，所以這次我對賀知義法官的任命既不會支持，亦不會反對。
For this reason we need to first consider a basket of factors and refrain from adopting a parochial perspective . I therefore neither support nor oppose the appointment of Lord Patrick HODGE
不過，我要表示一點，就是在推薦的過程中，挑選法官不應再如此狹隘，應該按照《基本法》考慮。
However I would like to make one point that is in the recommendation process judges should no longer be selected from a parochial perspective . Rather their selection should be considered in accordance with the Basic Law
是第八十二條："香港特別行政區的終審權屬於香港特別行政區終審法院。終審法院可根據"我要特別強調"需要邀請其他普通法適用地區的法官參加審判。
It is Article 82 The power of final adjudication of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall be vested in the Court of Final Appeal of the Region which may as required invite judges from other common law jurisdictions to sit on the Court of Final Appeal
"這條文說的是"需要"，並非必要，條文亦沒有訂明哪幾個國家是特別專用，所以任何符合普通法適用地區的法官，我們都應該廣攬人才。
I must stress that the word used in the Article is may rather than must and the Article does not list out the countries to which it is specifically applicable . As such we should adopt an inclusive approach toward appointing judges from any common law jurisdictions
這是關乎公平，尤其是我們講求法治，要公平、公正而且公開。
This is particularly important as fairness is at stake . When we uphold the rule of law we need to uphold fairness impartiality and openness
過去23年來，我們只讓數個國家"獨家村"，現時是否應該擴闊？
Over the past 23 years we have covered a few countries exclusively . Should we now expand our coverage?
對於以往積非成是，今天我們是否要撥亂反正，或根據《基本法》行事呢？
As for a seemingly rightful practice that has arisen from past wrongs should we now right the wrongs or act in accordance with the Basic Law?
這是非常 嚴重的指控，但正如剛才有同事表示，為何我們不懂回應呢？
This was a very serious accusation but as indicated by my colleague just now why did us not know how to respond to it?
司長，為何我們會縮起如一粒穀般，妄自菲薄呢？
Chief Secretary why did we huddle up and belittle ourselves?
我們應該這樣說：我們這項《香港國安法》是根據中華人民共和國的憲法、特區的《基本法》和有關政治和民權的國際條約而制定的，所以是完全符合規定的。
Our Hong Kong National Security Law was enacted in accordance with the Constitution of the Peoples Republic of China the Basic Law of the SAR and the relevant international covenant on political and civil rights . It is therefore in full compliance with the requirements concerned
為何他會說通過這項《香港國安法》後會影響法治精神呢？
Why did he say that the passage of the Hong Kong National Security Law would affect the spirit of the rule of law?
可是，這事以後，眾國......不需多想，各歐美國家，五眼聯盟以英國為首，澳洲、新西蘭、加拿大和美國以及德國和法國均表示他們要立即停止執行引渡逃犯的條例。
Subsequently various countries in needless to say Europe and America including the Five Eyes alliance comprising the United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Canada and the United States as well as Germany and France all indicated their intention to immediately terminate agreements on the surrender of fugitive offenders with Hong Kong
因此，現時很多人包括許智峯也急不及待要逃走，"家爺仔乸"全部逃到外國，正因他們停止了這項互相引渡的法例，縱容犯罪分子離開香港......
As a result many people including HUI Chi - fung have hastened to flee to foreign countries together with all their family members . They have exactly connived at fugitive offenders fleeing Hong Kong by terminating the agreements on the surrender of fugitive offenders
何君堯議員，我認為你已離題。
Dr Junius HO I think you have deviated from the subject
代理主席，我告訴你，我們一定要說的是甚麼，來到這裏要講政治，而不是單單委任。
Deputy President let me tell you what we must talk about . When we come here we must talk about politics rather than merely the appointment
我們並非橡皮圖章，政府提交，我們便蓋印。
We are not a rubber stamp which rubber - stamps whatever submitted by the Government
我們要考慮現時的情況，就是連英國首席大法官也表示不派人來港，我們正是這樣，是罔顧政治環境中委任了NO. 2來港。
We must consider the fact that even the highest judge of the United Kingdom had said that they would not send judges to Hong Kong . This is exactly what we have done and we have appointed its second - highest judge to Hong Kong in spite of the political climate
更重要的是，23年來竟然沒有依照《基本法》行事，為何香港的permanent judges......
More importantly it is surprising that the Basic Law has not been complied with over the past 23 years
因此，在這問題上，對於賀知義法官本人，我絕對尊重，但我認為現行機制中推薦委員會所作出的挑選過於狹隘，並且沒有考慮其他國家。
As far as this matter is concerned I certainly respect Lord Patrick HODGE . However I hold the view that under the existing mechanism JORC has made its recommendations from a parochial perspective rather than considering candidates from other countries
難道他們認為汶萊的法官會較英國的法官差，南非的法官會較澳洲的法官更沒有文化嗎？
Do they believe that judges from Brunei are not as competent as those from the United Kingdom or judges from South Africa are less educated than those from Australia?
正義無分貴賤，正義無分顏色，正義沒說黑與白種人誰較優勝，正義便是正義。
Justice knows no distinction between the rich and the poor and knows no colour . Justice does not say who is superior black or white . Justice is justice
因此，這是放諸四海皆準的，大家也在普通法系下，為何我們只委任英國的法官，為何仍然未甦醒、沒有警覺，亦沒有政治觸覺，由政府提出委任賀知義。
This is universal . When there are other common law jurisdictions why do we only appoint judges from the United Kingdom? . Why are we still not awakened not alert and not politically sensitive enough for the Government to propose the appointment of Lord Patrick HODGE
我再三強調，賀知義法官是值得尊重的，但政府不應只側重英國的法官。
Let me reiterate that Lord Patrick HODGE deserves our respect but the Government should not favour judges from the United Kingdom only
當韋彥德在7月17日告訴大家他可以辭職時，為何仍一廂情願傾向他們？
When Robert REED told us on 17 July that he could resign why does the Government still cling to its wishful thinking and favour them?
梁美芬議員剛才已表示，我們不能夠容許別人以政治凌駕我們的政治，當然我也不想政治凌駕法治，現在亦非凌駕法治。
As indicated by Dr Priscilla LEUNG just now we should not allow others to trample on us in terms of politics . Nor do I want politics to override the rule of law . Now we are not overriding the rule of law either
不過，在政治委任上，我們需要考慮政治應考量的事，但當局缺乏這方面的智慧和展示。
When it comes to political appointments however we need to consider matters from the political perspective but the authorities have displayed no wisdom in this regard
如果大家記得，上星期是《基本法》頒布30周年紀念。
Members may recall that last week marked the 30 anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law
《基本法》已頒布30年，當年制定《基本法》時，已經訂明終審法院可邀請海外法官參加審判。
It has been 30 years since the promulgation of the Basic Law . Back then in the formulation of the Basic Law it already provided that CFA might invite overseas judges to participate in the adjudication of cases if required
同時，為何香港可以成為國際金融中心呢？
At the same time why has Hong Kong become an international financial centre?
為何要香港成為亞太區及大灣區的仲裁中心呢？
Why Hong Kong has to be an arbitration centre in the Asia Pacific region and the Greater Bay Area?
屆時在大灣區內簽署的任何商業合約，均以香港法律為準。
By then all business contracts signed in the Greater Bay Area will be based on the laws of Hong Kong
為何要以香港法例為準？
Why is it necessary to have the laws of Hong Kong as the basis?
剛才有議員提及，現在有些市民對香港法官的裁決有意見或不滿。
Earlier some Members have mentioned that certain members of the public now are upset or dissatisfied with the judgments of judges in Hong Kong
我們今天的討論議題，是引入海外高知名度、有江湖地位的法官加入終審法院，他們的視野更國際化，而香港法院的裁決亦經常參考外地的案例。
The subject of our discussion today is the introduction of well - known and respectable judges who have a more global perspective to join CFA and Hong Kong courts often draw reference from overseas cases
所以，為何香港可以在法治指數排名第十六位，而美國只排名第二十一位？
Therefore why Hong Kong ranks 16 in the Rule of Law Index while the United States of America only ranks 21?
這恰恰證明香港的司法系統和司法獨立在全球備受尊重，大家對此有信心。
This rightly proves that the judicial system and judicial independence of Hong Kong are respected worldwide and people have confidence in this
主席，此外，剛才有一些議員提出為何只委任西方國家的法官，例如英國、加拿大、澳洲、新西蘭的法官，而不委任其他國家的法官。
President some Members queried just now why only judges from Western countries such as the United Kingdom UK Canada Australia and New Zealand but not those from other countries have been appointed
其他普通法適用地區的法官若在國際上有相當高的江湖地位，我們絕對可以考慮，但是我們亦應考慮有關國家的全球法治排名是否已達到類同的級數，因為如果級數太過參差，香港法院的裁決是否能保持高信任度或國際認可呢？
We can definitely consider appointing judges from other common law jurisdictions who are highly respectable in the international arena . Yet we should also consider whether the countries concerned have reached a comparable global ranking in terms of the rule of law . If the rankings are too far apart can the judgments of the courts of Hong Kong still command a high level of credibility and international recognition?
這對香港絕對是百害而無一利。
This will absolutely bring damage but not benefit to Hong Kong
所以，如果律政司司長真的不出來，或許要由政務司司長親自出馬，到海外進行遊說工 作，告訴大家香港的司法制度仍是世界第一。
Hence if the Secretary for Justice does not come forward perhaps the Chief Secretary for Administration has to undertake the task himself by travelling abroad to do the lobbying job and tell people that the judicial system of Hong Kong is still the best in the world
我期望更多高質素的海外法官可以來香港，支持香港這個重要基石。
I hope that more quality overseas judges will come to Hong Kong to support this important cornerstone of Hong Kong
主席，屯門至赤鱲角隧道已定於本月27日開通。
President the Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Tunnel is scheduled to be commissioned on the 27 of this month
就此，政府可否告知本會：一港車北上計劃就汽車保險及駕駛執照的安排為何；有何措施確保保費定於廣大市民能負擔的水平；二目前有哪些技術性問題尚待解決；及三港車北上計劃的實施日期為何；有否評估本港近日疫情越趨嚴峻對實施日期的影響？
In this connection will the Government inform this Council 1 of the arrangements with regard to motor insurance and driving licences under the Scheme for Hong Kong cars travelling to Guangdong; what measures are in place to ensure that insurance premiums are to be set at levels that are affordable for the general public; 2 what technical issues are yet to be resolved at present; and 3 of the commencement date of the Scheme for Hong Kong cars travelling to Guangdong; whether it has assessed the impact on the commencement date brought about by the recent worsening of the epidemic situation in Hong Kong?
主席，就周浩鼎議員的質詢，經諮詢財經事務及庫務局後，我現答覆如下： 港珠澳大橋自2018年10月開通以來，運作暢順。
President in consultation with the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau my reply to the question raised by Mr Holden CHOW is as follows The Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge HZMB has been operating smoothly since its commissioning in October 2018
自2019年年初中央政府公布《粵港澳大灣區發展規劃綱要》以來，各中央部委已出台多項便利港澳居民在大灣區內地城市工作、居住、學習的措施。
with relevant quotas and licencespermits are eligible to use HZMB . Since the promulgation of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area by the Central Government in early 2019 various Central ministries have rolled out a number of measures to facilitate Hong Kong and Macao residents to work live and study in the Mainland cities of the Greater Bay Area
行政長官在今年11月與廣東省及深圳市領導會面時，雙方亦同意要大力推進通關便利化、共建優質生活圈等工作。
During the meeting between the Chief Executive and the leaders of the Guangdong Province and Shenzhen municipality in November this year both sides agreed to press ahead with the work in areas such as clearance facilitation joint development of a quality living circle etc
事實上，粵港澳三地政府一直緊密合作，因應各自口岸及連接路的承受能力，推展各項跨境交通措施，以期進一步善用大橋，促進粵港澳三地的交流。
As a matter of fact the governments of Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao have been working closely to take forward various cross - boundary transport measures having regard to the capacity of the respective boundary control points and connecting roads with a view to better utilizing HZMB and promoting exchanges amongst the three places
政府會因應"屯門─赤鱲角隧道"開通的契機，全力推進大橋港車北上不設配額計劃。
The Government would take the opportunity of the commissioning of the Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Tunnel to press ahead with the Quota - free scheme for Hong Kong private cars travelling to Guangdong via HZMB the Scheme