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此外，就龍鼓灘填海和重新規劃屯門西地區進行規劃及工程研究的撥款建議，委員促請當局在進行相關研究時必須探討龍鼓灘填海對當區各方面的影響，並提供充足的運輸基建配合相關發展。
Moreover regarding the funding request on the planning and engineering study for Lung Kwu Tan reclamation and replanning of Tuen Mun West Area . Members called on the Administration to properly examine the impact on various fronts in the Lung Kwu Tan area in the course of conducting the planning and engineering study and to ensure the provision of sufficient transport infrastructure to dovetail with the proposed reclamation project
就洪水橋/厦村新發展區項目，委員普遍表示支持，同時就該新發展區與鄰近地區的環保運輸服務模式和路向提出多項意見。
Members were generally supportive of the Hung Shui KiuHa Tsuen New Development Area project and had given various views on the Environmentally Friendly Transport Services between the new development site and the adjacent areas
在加強樓宇安全和復修方面，委員歡迎政府注資加強現有資助計劃，包括樓宇更新大行動2.0、優化升降機資助計劃和長者維修自住物業津貼計劃，以及推行水安全計劃資助計劃。
As to efforts in enhancing building safety and rehabilitation in Hong Kong Members generally welcomed the Governments injection for enhancing all existing subsidy schemes including the Operation Building Bright 2.0 Lift Modernisation Subsidy Scheme and Building Maintenance Grant Scheme for Elderly Owners; in addition to the launching of the Water Safety Plan Subsidy Scheme
事務委員會十分關注政府就加強應對颱風和相關天然災害的準備，隨着極端天氣所引致的威脅越趨頻繁和嚴重，委員希望當局繼續加強管理山泥傾瀉及水浸等風險的工作。
The Panel expressed grave concerns over the Governments initiatives to enhance the preparedness and resilience against typhoons and related natural disasters . As climate change went drastic threats induced by extreme weather were expected to be more frequent and severe . Members anticipated the Government to enhance its efforts in the management of such risks as landslide and flood
事務委員會亦繼續監察政府當局在保育和活化本港的文物地點和建築方面的工作，當中委員就啟德龍津石橋保育長廊的撥款申請並無異議。
The Panel continued to monitor the Administrations work in conserving and revitalizing the heritage sites and buildings in Hong Kong and raised no objection to the funding application for the Lung Tsun Stone Bridge Preservation Corridor at Kai Tak
在立法建議方面，事務委員會曾考慮一項旨在修訂《水務設施規例》以禁止用戶透過出售食水圖利的擬議議員法案，委員對擬議法案普遍表示支持。
With regards to legislative proposals the Panel examined a proposed Members Bill to amend the Waterworks Regulations which aimed at prohibiting a consumer from profiteering from the sale of water provided by the Water Authority from the waterworks . Members in general supported the proposed Members Bill
事務委員會的其他工作，已詳列於報告內。
The details of the work of the Panel in other areas are set out in its report
主席，我謹以福利事務委員會主席的身份，就事務委員會在今個立法會會期的工作，向立法會提交報告。
President in my capacity as the Chairman of the Panel on Welfare Services the Panel I now submit to the Legislative Council the report of the Panel for the current legislative session
我會重點介紹事務委員會在幾方面的工作。
I will highlight the work of the Panel in a number of aspects
在社會保障方面，委員關注到，綜合社會保障援助計劃金額，不足以應付綜援受助人的基本生活需要。
With regards to social security members were concerned that the existing levels of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance CSSA Scheme payments were inadequate in meeting the basic needs of CSSA recipients
委員得悉，當局已完成檢討綜援計劃下鼓勵就業的措施，並檢視了所有補助金和特別津貼。
Members were advised that the Administration had completed a review of the pro - employment measures and looked into all supplements and special grants under the CSSA Scheme
當局會透過改善這些措施和增加相關津貼，以加強對綜援受助人的支援。
The Administration would improve the related measures to increase supplements and special grants with a view to strengthening the support for CSSA recipients
委員促請政府當局研究綜援計劃下住戶的基本生活開支，並全面檢討綜援計劃。
Members urged the Administration to study the basic living expenses of households under the CSSA Scheme and to conduct a comprehensive review of the CSSA Scheme
在長者服務方面，委員呼籲當局在"支援身體機能有輕度缺損的長者試驗計劃"下，取消家居照顧服務的上限，並增加膳食服務的供應。
Regarding the services for the elderly members urged the Administration to remove the cap for the Pilot Scheme on Home Care and Support for Elderly Persons with Mild Impairment and increase the provision of meal service under the Pilot Scheme
至於在到校學前康復服務方面，委員關注到，特殊幼兒中心的服務名額嚴重短缺，很多有特殊教育需要的兒童被迫入讀普通幼稚園。
As to the on - site pre - school rehabilitation services members were concerned that due to serious shortage of places in special child care centres many children with special educational needs had no alternative but to study at ordinary kindergartens
委員促請當局為這些幼稚園提供額外特殊幼兒工作員，以便為有嚴重殘障的特殊教育需要兒童提供合適支援。
Members urged the Administration to provide additional special child care workers for these kindergartens so as to enhance rehabilitation training and assist such kindergartens in providing suitable support for these children with severe disabilities and special educational needs
社會福利規劃方面，委員關注到，在獎券基金及私人土地作福利用途特別計劃下，興建福利設施的項目進度非常緩慢。
With regards to social welfare planning members were concerned about the lengthy process of implementing welfare facility projects under the Lotteries Fund and the Special Scheme on Privately Owned Sites for Welfare Uses
他們促請政府當局檢討現行程序，並採取具體措施，以加快推行相關項目。
Members urged the Administration to review the current procedures and adopt concrete measures to speed up the implementation progress of the relevant projects
另外，委員要求政府部門及福利服務單位增加聘用少數族裔人士作為前線員工，以加強為少數族裔人士提供言語支援服務。
Moreover members urged government departments and welfare service units to employ more ethnic minorities as frontline staff to strengthen language support services for ethnic minorities
委員又呼籲當局加強對露宿者在經濟、醫療及就業方面的支援，並制訂無家者友善措施。
Members also urged the Administration to strengthen the support including financial medical and employment support for street sleepers and formulate homeless - friendly policies
委員亦促請當局在公立醫院設立3間"一站式危機支援中心"，為性暴力受害人提供舒適、安全和保密的環境。
Members also called on the Administration to set up three one - stop crisis support centres one each in three public hospitals with a view to providing a comfort secure and private environment for sexual violence victims
財務委員會在本年4月初舉行了21個環節的特別會議，審核2020-2021年度的開支預算，目的是確保所要求的撥款，不會超過執行核准政策所需的款項。
The Finance Committee held a total of 21 sessions of special meetings in early April this year to examine the Estimates of Expenditure 2020 - 2021 with the aim to ensure that the authorities are seeking a provision no more than is necessary for the execution of the policies approved
在特別會議前，66名委員就開支預算的內容向政府當局提出共約6,700條書面問題，當中以關於福利及婦女事務、保安、教育、衞生，以及民政的問題較多。
Before the commencement of the special meetings 66 Members submitted about 6 700 written questions on the Estimates of Expenditure to the Government in which a relatively larger number of questions were focused on welfare women affairs security education health and home affairs
政府在特別會議前已按照其承諾，就首3,300條問題提供答覆。
The Administration according to the undertaking it made earlier submitted replies to a total of the first 3 300 questions before the special meetings
至於其餘合乎規程的書面質詢，以及委員在特別會議進行期間提出的補充質詢，政府已在2020年4月29日立法會舉行的第三次預算案會議前提交相關答覆。
As for the remaining written questions that were compliant with the Rules of Procedure as well as the supplementary questions raised by Members during the special meetings the Administrations replies to these questions were submitted before the third Budget meeting on 29 April 2020
所有質詢及答覆已上載到立法會網站。
The questions and replies were uploaded onto the website of the Legislative Council
在特別會議上，委員就開支項目提出質詢，並就預算案內各項與發展經濟及與民生息息相關的措施提出關注和意見。
At the special meetings Members raised questions on various expenditure items and they also expressed concerns and views on measures closely related to economic development and peoples livelihood referred to in the Budget
特別會議的過程已詳載於報告內。
The proceedings of the special meetings are set out in the report
繼立法會於2020年5月6日通過《2020年撥款條例草案》後，財務委員會陸續審批財政司司長就修改核准開支預算提出的撥款建議。
Following the passage of the Appropriation Bill 2020 on 6 May 2020 the Finance Committee started to examine the funding requests submitted by the Financial Secretary for changing the approved Estimates of Expenditure
主席，財務委員會共用了約31小時完成審核開支預算的工作，過程大致順暢。
President the Finance Committee spent a total of approximately 31 hours completing the examination of the Estimates of Expenditure the process of which was smooth in general
就此，我感謝各委員的積極參與，並多謝政府各政策局及部門的合作。
In this regard I would like to extend my gratitude to Members for their enthusiastic participation and to the various Policy Bureaux and departments of the Government for their cooperation
我謹以貪污問題諮詢委員會主席身份，代表廉政公署，向各位簡介今日提交本會的廉政公署2019年報。
In my capacity as the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Corruption I hereby brief Members on the Independent Commission Against Corruption Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Annual Report 2019 tabled in the Council today on behalf of the Independent Commission Against Corruption ICAC
2019年標誌着廉署成立45周年。
The year 2019 marked the 45 year of the establishment of ICAC
年內，廉署舉辦一系列公眾參與活動，重申廉署打擊貪污的初心不變，爭取社會各界......
In this year ICAC organized an array of activities to rekindle its commitment to the fight against corruption and enlist the continued support of all sectors of society
主席，我的發言未到一段已經被打斷兩次，我希望大家也要看回《議事規則》，議員發言是不應該受到干擾的，除非是有規程問題，即真正的規程問題。
President my speech had been interrupted twice before I reached the end of one paragraph . I hope that all of us refer back to the Rules of Procedure . A Members speech shall not be interrupted except for a point of order―a genuine point of order that is
主席，剛才兩項規程問題與我的發言完全無關，我希望不會再受到干擾。
President the two points of order raised just now had nothing to do with my speech . It is my hope to be free from further interruptions
我謹以貪污問題諮詢委員會主席身份，代表廉政公署，向各位簡介今日提交本會的廉政公署2019年報。
In my capacity as the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Corruption I hereby brief Members on the Independent Commission Against Corruption Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Annual Report 2019 tabled in the Council today on behalf of ICAC
過去40多年，廉署與香港共渡了不少困難時刻，而去年連串公眾示威和社會事件為整個社會帶來巨大挑戰，但無論社會環境如何，廉署會一如以往，堅定不移緊守崗位，以執法、預防及教育三管齊下策略履行肅貪倡廉使命，在政府和市民大眾的支持下，全力維護香港的廉潔文化和法治。
Last year even saw a series of public protests and social events which brought tremendous challenges to our society as a whole . However regardless of the social environment ICAC will as before remain perseverant in discharging its duties and continue its anti - corruption mission through the three - pronged strategy of law enforcement prevention and education . With the support of the Government and the public it will sustain a culture of integrity and contribute to maintaining strong rule of law in Hong Kong
執法 廉署一直不懼不偏秉公執法，令貪污成為高風險罪行，對貪污分子發揮強而有力的阻嚇作用。
Law enforcement ICAC has always been discharging its enforcement duties without fear or favour making corruption a high - risk crime with strong deterrent effect on the corrupt
在2019年，香港的貪污情況繼續維持在低水平。
In 2019 Hong Kong continued to have a low level of corruption
2019年廉署周年民意調查顯示，98.1%的受訪者在過去12個月沒有親身遭遇到貪污情況。
The ICAC Annual Survey 2019 showed that 98.1 % of the respondents had not encountered corruption personally in the past 12 months
就貪污投訴而言，廉署接獲2,297宗與選舉無關的貪污投訴，較2018年下降14%。
As for corruption complaints ICAC received a total of 2 297 non - election - related corruption complaints in 2019 representing a decrease of 14 % compared to 2018
涉及私營機構、政府部門及公共機構的投訴分別佔約64%、28%及7%，與過去數年的分布相約。
Complaints concerning the private sector the government sector and public bodies accounted for 64 % 28 % and 7 % respectively a pattern that has been maintained for years
新一輪公共選舉周期在2019年揭開序幕，廉署於年內接獲623宗與涉嫌違反《選舉條例》的投訴，當中518宗投訴涉及去年11月舉行的區議會選舉。
The year 2019 saw the beginning of a new cycle of public elections . ICAC received 623 complaints related to the Elections Ordinance including 518 complaints concerning the District Council Election held in November
雖然區議會選舉已告一段落，但廉署主動與政制及內地事務局聯絡，就選舉程序作出檢討以進一步提供防貪建議及宣傳教育，確保未來公共選舉的廉潔公平。
Although the District Council Election had ended ICAC proactively reviewed the election processes with the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau and would propose further preventive measures and education efforts to enhance the electoral arrangements for future elections
預防 在預防貪污方面，廉署積極協助公私營機構改良規章制度，堵塞貪污漏洞，杜絕貪污的機會。
Prevention As regards corruption prevention ICAC actively assists public and private organizations to improve their rules and systems plug corruption loopholes and eliminate opportunities for corruption
在2019年，廉署完成70項防貪審查工作報告，詳細審查政府部門及公共機構相關的制度和工作常規，並建議防貪措施以堵塞貪污漏 洞。
In 2019 ICAC completed 70 assignment reports with detailed review of the relevant systems and practices in government departments and public bodies as well as recommendations on corruption prevention measures for plugging loopholes
此外，廉署亦就新政策措施及監管制度向政府提供超過600次防貪建議。
In addition ICAC gave corruption prevention input to the Government more than 600 times in relation to new policy initiatives and regulatory regimes
審查及提供防貪建議的範圍十分廣泛，部分例子包括：政府的新採購政策、發展局《認可公共工程承建商名冊》管理機制、警務處調查洗黑錢案件的程序，以及金管局處理虛擬銀行牌照申請的各項程序等。
There was a very wide scope for the review and the provision of corruption prevention input . Some examples are the Governments new procurement policy the Development Bureaus system for managing the List of Approved Contractors for Public Works the Police Forces procedures for the investigation of money laundering cases and the Hong Kong Monetary Authoritys procedures for processing applications for virtual banking licences
另外，廉署因應要求，向私營機構提供防貪建議超過730次；亦透過防貪諮詢服務熱線，處理超過800個公眾查詢；以及為公私營機構超過13,700人員提供防貪培訓。
Moreover ICAC offered advisory service to private sector entities on 730 - odd occasions upon request and handled over 800 public enquiries through the Corruption Prevention Advisory Service hotline . ICAC also conducted corruption prevention training for over 13 700 persons in both public and private sectors
教育 廉署深信要持續打擊貪污並取得成果，必定要獲得社會的全力支持，以及令公眾就貪污對社會所帶來的禍害保持警覺。
Education ICAC has long held the belief that the success in fighting against corruption cannot be sustained without the support of the whole community and keeping the public alert to the grave harms corruption will cause to society
因此，廉署在2019年繼續透過舉辦社區參與、倡廉教育及宣傳活動，鞏固香港的廉潔文化。
ICAC thus continued its robust effort to entrench the culture of probity in society through public engagement education and publicity in 2019
廖長江議員就"香港特別行政區廉政公署2019年報及廉政公署諮詢委員會報告"向本會發言。
Mr Martin LIAO will address the Council on the Independent Commission Against Corruption Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Annual Report 2019 and Reports of ICAC Advisory Committees
2019冠狀病毒病疫情重創本港經濟，今年首季本地生產總值按年實質收縮達破紀錄的百分之八點九，失業率亦急升，創10年新高。
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 epidemic has dealt a heavy blow to Hong Kongs economy . In the first quarter of this year the Gross Domestic Product contracted by a record of 8.9 % in real terms from a year earlier and the unemployment rate also soared hitting a new high in 10 years
鑒於最近疫情已趨緩和，不少市民希望政府可團結社會，振興經濟。
Given that the epidemic has subsided recently quite a number of members of the public hope that the Government can unite society and boost the economy
然而，所有經濟復蘇措施必須建基於疫情受控，以及社會大眾繼續持守公共衞生防禦措施，合力抗疫，齊心互助，方能收效。
However all economic recovery measures can only be effective on the basis that the pandemic situation is under control and that the general community continues to abide by the public health protective measures fights the pandemic together and is supportive of each other
與此同時，我們要努力不懈，及時為香港經濟在疫情受控後盡快恢復作好準備。
At the same time we will work tirelessly and in a timely manner to pave the way for economic recovery as soon as the pandemic situation stabilizes
就郭議員的質詢，經諮詢財政司司長辦公室、財經事務及庫務局後，我現綜合答覆如下： 一 為紓緩各行業因疫情關係而面對的經營壓力，政府一方面呼籲私人市場業主向其租戶提供租金寬免，共渡時艱，另一方面亦以身作則，主動為租用政府及其他相關物業的合資格商戶或機構提供租金寬免。
Having consulted the Financial Secretarys Office and the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau the consolidated reply to Mr KWOKs question is as follows 1 To alleviate the pressure arising from the pandemic on businesses the Government has on the one hand appealed to landlords in the private sector to offer rental concessions to their tenants so as to sail through the difficult period together . On the other hand we have also led by example proactively offered rental concessions to eligible businessorganizations operating in government premises and other related properties
在今年4月至9月期間，合資格租戶的租金寬免比率已由早前提出的50%提高至75%，而適用範圍亦已擴大，以涵蓋更多行業。
For the period from April to September 2020 rental concessions for eligible tenants have been increased from 50 % to 75 % and the scope of rental concessions has been extended to cover more businesses
至於因應政府實施抗疫措施而須全面停業的政府及其他相關物業租戶，在停業期間更可獲全額租金寬免。
As for businesses operating in government premises and other related properties which have to completely cease operation due to anti - epidemic measures imposed by the Government they will receive a full rental waiver during the closure period
一些公共機構，包括香港機場管理局、香港房屋協會、香港鐵路有限公司、市區重建局等亦有跟隨和響應政府減租的做法。
Public bodies including the Airport Authority the Hong Kong Housing Society the Mass Transit Railway Corporation Limited the Urban Renewal Authority etc have also followed suit
行政長官曾多次公開向地產業界作出呼籲，表明作為業主須與租客共渡時艱，我相信行政長官與各政府官員會繼續進行這方面的工作。
The Chief Executive has repeatedly mentioned in public that she has appealed to the real estate sector that as landlords they should ride out the difficult times with their tenants together . I believe that the Chief Executive and other government officials will continue the appeal in this respect
除減租外，政府亦着力為企業減輕營運成本。
Apart from rental concessions the Government has also strived to lower operating costs for enterprises
政府在財政預算案及兩輪防疫抗疫基金下推出一系列措施，包括寬免利得稅、非住宅物業差餉和商業登記費、補貼電費開支、減免水費及排污費等，目的是令企業無論大小都能受惠。
The Government has announced a series of measures in the Budget and the two rounds of AEF including waiving of profits tax rates for non - domestic properties and business registration fees; subsidizing electricity charges; and reduction of water and sewage charges etc . These measures aim to benefit enterprises from different sectors and of all sizes
二 行政長官、財政司司長及相關政府官員一向透過不同渠道及轄下委員會，與各業界及專業人士共同商討當下的經濟情況，以謀劃推動經濟發展的復蘇策略，其中包括行政長官主持的創新及策略發展顧問團。
2 The Chief Executive the Financial Secretary and other relevant government officials have been engaging different sectors and professionals through various channels and advisory bodies to discuss the current economic situation with a view to mapping out the strategy for economic development and recovery
我亦透過主持工業貿易諮詢委員會，以及新成立的對外推廣專責小組，與不同業界廣泛商討及推行經濟支援措施。
For example the Council of Advisers on Innovation and Strategic Development chaired by the Chief Executive and for the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau the Trade and Industry Advisory Board and the recently established Task Force on External Relations chaired by myself discussed extensively and took forward economic support measures together with the trade
過去兩年，無論面對中美貿易糾紛以至應對疫情，政府推出的各項支援措施在出台前，均先行與社會各界進行緊密溝通、聯絡。
The support measures rolled out in the past two years in response to either the United States - China trade conflict or the recent pandemic outbreak are all the results of the close liaison with various sectors of the community
政府會繼續與各界保持夥伴關係，商討如何振興經濟。
The Government will continue to maintain partnerships with different sectors in forging the way forward to revive the economy
三 為起動經濟，鼓勵市民在港消費，政府早前推出1萬元現金發放計劃，正是希望可為本地經濟注入生氣。
3 To restart the economy and encourage local consumption the Government has introduced the 10,000 Cash Payout Scheme with a view to reinvigorating the local economy
正如財政司司長本星期在網誌中預期，單計本周便將有超過400億元資金發放到市民的帳戶，隨後登記的市民亦會陸續收到資金，相信對消費有一定的刺激作用，帶動對其他服務行業的需求。
As the Financial Secretary wrote in his blog this week more than 40 billion funding will be disbursed to the respective bank accounts in the coming week and for those who register later will also receive their payment in turn . We believe that the Scheme will boost local consumption driving the demand in other services sectors
財政司司長過去亦曾回應，刺激本地消費有很多不同方法，政府選擇派發1萬元現金，目的是讓市民按照他們各自的情況，選擇如何使用。
The Financial Secretary also responded to media enquiry earlier that there are different ways to stimulate local consumption and the Government introduced the Scheme to let people decide on spending the money according to their needs
政府認為這樣比較合適，較派發消費券能在時間上更早將款項交到市民手上。
The Government considers that the Scheme is a more appropriate measure and that cash payout can reach the public earlier when compared with consumption vouchers
旅遊方面，由於跨境管制仍然生效，我們會由本地旅遊做起，帶動氣氛並促進消費。
With regard to tourism as cross border restrictions are still in place we will begin with local tourism so as to rebuild the citys vibrant atmosphere and stimulate consumption
香港旅遊發展局於6月中推出了"旅遊․就在香港"計劃，鼓勵市民作本地旅遊，做自己城市的旅客。
To this end the Hong Kong Tourism Board HKTB launched the Holiday at Home campaign in mid - June to encourage Hong Kong people to be tourists in our own city
計劃得到旅遊、零售及餐飲業界大力支持，合力提供優惠，以刺激整體消費。
With the staunch support of the local tourism retail and catering industries etc the campaign provides different offers to boost overall local consumption
旅發局亦會於稍後推出以消費免費換取本地旅遊團的優惠。
HKTB will also roll out offers later so that residents can redeem free local tours through spending
此外，政府於6月優化去年年底宣布推出的綠色生活本地遊鼓勵計劃，加碼資助旅行代理商，帶動旅遊業復蘇，並同時惠及餐飲和運輸等行業。
In the meantime the Government enhanced in June 2020 the Green Lifestyle Local Tour Incentive Scheme which was announced late last year . Through enhancing cash incentives for travel agents the Scheme has contributed to the revival of the tourism sector and supported the food and beverage and transport sectors
會展業方面，政府透過防疫抗疫基金資助香港貿易發展局及其他主辦機構舉辦的會展活動。
For the convention and exhibition sector the Government has through AEF subsidized convention and exhibition activities organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council HKTDC and other organizers
貿發局將於下周舉行香港書展，參展商可獲百分百資助參展費。
HKTDC will organize the Hong Kong Book Fair next week in which participants will be eligible for full subsidy for their participation fees
未來數月，貿發局和其他主辦機構會舉辦多個針對本地市場的展覽，這些展覽活動均會受惠於政府的資助，為本地參展商及企業提供更多商機，藉此營造消費氣氛。
In the coming months HKTDC and other organizers will host a range of exhibitions targeting the local market . These exhibitions will benefit from the government subsidy bringing more business opportunities to local exhibitors and enterprises and creating an atmosphere for consumption
總括而言，政府會繼續密切留意疫情的發展和經濟狀況，與各界保持溝通，適時為各行各業提供支援，以重振香港經濟。
In sum the Government will continue to monitor the pandemic development and the economic situation and keep in close contact with various sectors . We will also provide timely support for different industries and sectors to revive Hong Kongs economy
由於疫情不穩，消費意欲其實依然低迷。
Given that the epidemic situation remains unstable local consumer sentiment stays low
代理主席，我同意很多議員包括郭議員的看法，在面對疫情時主要須處理兩方面事宜。
Deputy President I share the views of many Members including Mr KWOKs that in the face of the epidemic we have to deal with matters relating to two major areas
希望隨着推行剛才列舉的一些經濟措施，配合疫情應對，既可令市民舒一口氣，亦可吸引他們外出消費，重振香港經濟。
It is hoped that with the implementation of some economic measures set out just now as well as the initiatives taken in response to the epidemic members of the public can heave a sigh of relief and will then be encouraged to make consumption thereby revitalizing the economy of Hong Kong
代理主席，我剛才詢問局長如何在兩者之間取得平衡，局長的回應則是以疫情管控為優先。
Deputy President I asked the Secretary earlier what could be done to strike a balance but he replied that priority should be given to the prevention and control of the epidemic
如果不能在兩者之間取得平衡，我們可能會每向前走一步，便同時要倒退兩步。
If we cannot strike a balance between the two we may be rendered taking two steps backward every time when a forward one is made
因此，任何政府政策，不論是防疫工作還是經濟政策，整個政府團隊均須合力進行，既尊重公共衞生和防疫需要，亦要推出經濟復蘇措施。
Hence when adopting any government policy be it formulated on epidemic prevention or economic affairs the entire government team must join efforts to address the need to ensure public health and prevent the spread of the epidemic while introduce economic recovery measures at the same time
在過去一段時間向業界所作的了解中，我知道確有業主曾經減租，但亦有個別業主可能未必能在這方面滿足租戶的要求。
According to what I have learned from trade members over the past period of time rent reduction has indeed been granted by some landlords but certain individual landlords might not be able to meet the request of their tenants in this respect
這方面的工作需要繼續進行，政府亦會繼續沿用現行方法處理，並跟主要地產商討論這問題。
There is a need to continue our work in this regard and the Government will maintain the existing approach in handling the issue while discussing the matter with major real estate developers
但是，與此同時，我們亦須尊重業主是商業社會中的企業，他們可能也有自身一套處理方法，但我相信他們必定了解目前的社會狀況如何。
However in the meantime we must also respect the fact that as enterprises in a commercial society landlords may address the issue in their own way but I am sure they definitely understand what the current social situation is