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當然，很多工商界朋友也告訴我，說感謝我們一直爭取科研開支3倍扣稅，以及資助企業聘用創科博士後專才的計劃，這些對他們也有很大幫助。
Of course many friends in the industrial sector have expressed to me their gratitude for our continued fight for the 300 % tax deduction for research and development expenditure and schemes providing funding support for recruitment of postdoctoral talent in innovation and technology . They consider these measures enormously helpful to them
對於市民而言，政府今年退稅3萬元，以及把累進稅階改動，這些措施均可減輕市民，特別是中產階層的負擔。
As for the public the Government has offered a tax rebate of 30,000 this year and revised the progressive tax bands and these measures may alleviate the burden of the public particularly the middle class
因此，我們一直呼籲政府應調高子女免稅額及供養父母免稅額。
Hence we have all along been urging the Government to increase the child allowance and the dependent parent allowance
我們很高興得到"財爺"的回應，但我要再次強調，我並不贊成漫無目的地"派錢"。
We are glad that the Financial Secretary has responded to our requests this year . Yet I have to stress once again that I disagree with the practice of making a cash handout in a purposeless manner
今次"派錢"耗費了不少行政成本，但社會普遍的評價並不理想，認為作用不大。
The offer of a cash handout this time around has incurred a considerable amount of administration cost yet the community in general considers the arrangement undesirable and less than effective
我希望政府日後可以更謹慎地考慮"派錢"的行為是否適合。
I hope the Government will be more cautious in considering whether the making of a cash handout is appropriate in future
主席，在政府去年舉行稅務新方向高峰會時，台上台下也提出了不少稅務建議，但我暫時看到政府的步伐仍然較為保守。
Chairman at the Summit on New Directions for Taxation held by the Government last year many proposals on taxation had been put forth on the stage and from the floor yet I notice that the Government is still taking a relatively conservative pace so far
香港是有空間爭取更佳營商環境的，例如總商會建議調低利得稅標準稅率至15%，以保持在區內的競爭優勢，因為稅務改革是最快、最能直接吸引企業和人才的方法。
Hong Kong has room to strive for a better business environment . For instance the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce proposes lowering the profits tax rate to 15 % which may maintain Hong Kongs competitive edge in the region as tax reform is the fastest and most direct means to attract enterprises and talents
主席，我亦想提出有關居住的問題。
Chairman I would like to talk about accommodation too
我們要多管齊下，盡快興建更多樓宇，而在樓宇建成後，亦要想一想如何幫助市民"上車"。
We should adopt a multi - pronged approach to construct more flats as soon as possible . Upon the completion of flats the authorities have to consider ways to facilitate the public in purchasing their first flats
現時的按揭成數限制了現有業主換樓的空間，再加上現時的"辣招"使二手市場流轉緩慢，以致希望"上車"的市民很辛苦，我希望政府可以檢視現行政策。
At present the room for property owners to buy new flats in replacement of the existing flats is restricted by the loan - to - value ratio . Besides the curbs measures now in effect have slowed down the turnover in the second - hand market making the situation more difficult for people to buy their first flats . I hope the Government will examine the existing policy
此外，政府現時交由土地供應專責小組負責覓地，並在社會上進行大辯論。
Moreover the Government has now assigned the Task Force on Land Supply to be responsible for identifying land and conducting a great debate in society
我希望大家，包括專責小組可以實事求是，為香港人的居住、生活和工作創造更多空間，而非創造更多矛盾和爭拗。
I hope everyone including the Task Force will act pragmatically to create more room for the accommodation daily life and employment of the people of Hong Kong but not creating more conflicts and discord . Furthermore under the mode of development adopted by the Government in the past infrastructure facilities would be provided only when the population of a place reaches a certain level
此外，政府以往的發展模式是先有人口，然後才提供基建，但正如"先有雞還是先有蛋"的問題般，一些新發展地區由於交通配套不佳，市民因而不願意遷往居住，又或是在搬進去後卻欠缺交通配套，生活相當辛苦，有些樓宇的興建速度亦因此會較為緩慢。
This is the question of which came first the chicken or the egg . For certain newly developed districts the people are not willing to move into the districts because of the undesirable transport support . Yet if people move into those districts they will find their life very difficult and the construction speed of buildings in those districts will be slowed down
如果政府可以改變其思維和作風，改變以往需求評估的做法，當配套做好後，便可創造需求，縮短發展時間。
If the Government can change this mindset or mode of practice as well as the previous approach of demand - driven assessment demand will be created when supporting facilities are properly provided in the district and the lead time for developing the district will be shortened
這一點需要"財爺"配合，預留更多資金提供更多基建，可能在初期一段時間使用率未必會很高，但卻可以縮短發展時間，同時可以吸引投資者發展一些仍未發展的地方，我認為這種做法可讓市民真正感受到發展帶來的改變。
In this connection the support of the Financial Secretary in setting aside more funds for the provision of additional infrastructures is needed . At the initial stage the utilization rate may not necessarily be high yet it can shorten the lead time for development and attract investors to develop certain virgin areas . I think this approach will enable the public to feel the changes brought forth by development
當年在1950、1960年代嬰兒潮出生的人士很快便成為長者，他們很多人都正在考慮以下問題：退休後應該做甚麼？
Baby boomers born in the 1950s and the 1960s will soon enter their old age and many of them are pondering the following questions What should I do upon retirement?
主席，今天我想集中反映60至64歲退休人士的處境，以及社會應該如何照顧這些對社會有貢獻的人，擔起甚麼責任？
Chairman today I would focus on the situation of retirees aged between 60 and 64 . How should the community take care of people who have made contribution to society and what are the responsibilities of society? . As a saying goes a small cost may bring a handsome reward
大家也看到很多報道，指每年有6,000名長者臨終前也輪候不到宿位。
Members must have come across many reports stating that 6 000 elderly persons die every year while waiting for places in residential care homes
香港要提供優質養老中心，我相信必須有規劃和與鄰近地區合作和進行開發工作。
In Hong Kong if we are to provide quality elderly care centres I believe we must have planning and cooperate with neighbouring regions in such development work
我認為政府值得這樣做，也應該作出長遠打算。
I think it is worthy for the Government to do so and the Government should make long - term planning
我覺得這樣做才公道。
I think it will be fair only if it is done this way
大家在香港回歸時都希望香港成為國家的資產或掌上明珠。
Upon the reunification of Hong Kong we hope Hong Kong would become the asset of or the apple of the eye of the country
所以，我也衷心支持及希望政府透過增加資源、教育、推廣，令更多香港人明白憲法對"一國兩制"的重要性，從而減少因對憲法、國家和"一國兩制"有所誤解而出現的過激行為。
Hence I sincerely support the Government to increase resources which is also our hope to step up education and publicity to facilitate the people of Hong Kong in understanding the importance of the Constitution to the implementation of one country two systems so as to reduce radical behaviour resulting from misunderstanding of the Constitution the State and one country two systems
主席、各位議員早晨。
Good Morning President and Honourable Members
自2月底發表2018-2019年度財政預算案後，我出席了多個論壇、訪問和交流會，亦與不同的政黨和組織會面，一方面向大家介紹預算案的理念和各項措施，另一方面也聆聽市民、議員和社會各界對預算案的看法。
Following the presentation of the 2018 - 2019 Budget at the end of February I have attended numerous forums interviews and exchange sessions and met with different political parties and organizations explaining to the public the philosophy and various measures of the Budget on the one hand and and listening to the people Members and various sectors of the community about their views on the Budget on the other
我非常感謝各位議員在上星期的立法會會議就預算案表達了不少寶貴意見。
I am very grateful to Members for their many valuable suggestions on the Budget made in the Legislative Council meeting last week
剛才5位政策局局長已經就各位關心的一些重要政策範疇作出扼要回應。
Five of our Policy Bureau Directors have just now given their concise replies on some policy areas that are of concern to Members
我現在會講述環球和本地經濟的最新情況，以及就預算案中"關愛共享"部分的措施作補充說明。
I will now give an account on the latest economic situations of the world and Hong Kong and elaborate further measures concerning the Caring and Sharing Scheme the Scheme in the Budget
今年環球經濟增長的勢頭持續。
The growth momentum of the global economy holds up this year
國際貨幣基金組織上月維持對環球經濟2018年的增長預測，預料增長稍為加快至3.9%。
The International Monetary Fund last month maintained its forecast for global economic growth in 2018 expecting a pace of growth that will slightly quicken to 3.9 %
不過，外圍經濟前景，尤其在貿易和金融市場方面，存在不少不明朗因素，因此我們必須密切留意，保持警惕。
However uncertainties abound in the outlook of the external economy especially in respect of trade and the financial markets which warrant close monitoring and continual vigilance
美國經濟今年首季增長穩健，失業率維持在低位。
The economy of the United States notched up solid growth in the first quarter of this year with the unemployment rate hovering at low levels
預料美國今年的經濟增長會加快，通脹壓力預期也會趨升。
The pace of economic growth of the United States is expected to pick up this year and inflationary pressure is likely to intensify
美國聯邦儲備局在3月再次上調利率，並表示會循序漸進加息。
The Federal Reserve of the United States raised interest rate again in March and signalled further tightening at a gradual pace
聯儲局今晚開會議息，市場一般認為息率將維持不變，但6月加息的機會極高，今年稍後仍會加息，並繼續縮減資產負債表的規模。
Though the markets expect the Federal Reserve will leave interest rate unchanged tonight when it holds its meeting on monetary policy the chance of a rate hike in June is overwhelmingly high with further tightening later this year and continual reductions of the Federal Reserves balance sheet holding on the cards
由此可見，美國貨幣政策正常化的進程將持續，對未來環球貨幣環境及資金流向產生重要影響。
It stands to reason that the normalization process of the monetary policy of the United States will continue exerting great impacts on the global monetary environment and capital flows in the future
港元銀行同業拆息近月從低位回升。
The Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate rebounded from low levels in recent months
隨着美國繼續逐步加息，港息在聯繫匯率制度下將會隨美息上揚，往後對本地資產價格及經濟氣氛的影響，必須留意。
As the United States continues to raise the interest rate gradually the interest rates of Hong Kong under the linked exchange rate system will follow the interest rates of the United States and move higher . We must pay attention to how that will influence the asset prices and economic sentiment in Hong Kong
中美貿易摩擦近期成為全球關注焦點。
The trade friction between China and the United States has recently become a global focus of concern
美國近月宣布對內地的進口貨物及投資推出限制措施，內地亦隨即提出相應的反制措施，美國則再宣布針對晶片出口的措施，一些中資科技企業更受到制裁。
The United States in recent months announced restrictive measures against imported goods and investments from the Mainland . The Mainland responded in kind immediately after putting forth counter - measures . Meanwhile the United States announced further measures targeting semiconductor exports with some Chinese - funded technology enterprises being singled out for sanctions
在美國加息及中美貿易摩擦的陰霾下，環球股市近月波動加劇。
As the threats of rate hikes in the United States and trade friction between China and the United States loom the volatility of global stock markets increases
美國和內地是全球最大的貿易國及經濟體，經貿往來緊密。
The United States and China are the worlds two biggest trading nations and economies sharing close economic and trading ties
一旦兩國的貿易關係惡化，環球貿易活動勢將受到打擊，經濟氣氛也會受挫。
A deterioration in trade relations between the two countries will invariably deal a blow to global trading activities and sour economic sentiment
雖然，根據美方最新公布的清單，當中受直接影響的貨物種類在香港的貿易總額佔比不高，預料對整體經濟的直接影響有限。不過，香港作為兩個大國貿易及投資往來的重要橋樑，倘若貿易摩擦升溫，有更多限制措施出台，影響到環球貿易及經濟氣氛的話，香港經濟也會承受負面影響。
Although according to the latest list from the United States the types of goods being hit accounted for only a small share of the total trade of Hong Kong and the direct impact of which on the overall economy is expected to be limited Hong Kong―being an important link of trade and investments between the two powers―will suffer negative consequences on its economy if the trade friction escalates with the imposition of more restrictive measures taking its toll on global trade and economic sentiment
作為世界貿易組織創始成員之一，香港一直奉行自由貿易，恪守世貿協議的承諾和規則，反對任何不符合世貿協議的貿易限制措施。
As a founding member of the World Trade Organization WTO Hong Kong always pursues a free trade policy adhering to the commitments and rules of WTO and rejecting any restrictive trade measures that are inconsistent with WTO agreements
就美國早前宣布對包括從香港進口的鋼鐵及鋁材徵收關稅，我們已迅速採取跟進行動，以保護香港的權益。
In respect of the tariffs recently announced by the United State on steel and aluminium imported from places including Hong Kong we have taken immediate follow - up actions to protect Hong Kongs rights and interests
我們希望美方會繼續透過對話協商來化解問題。
We hope the American Government will continue to resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation
政府亦會密切留意事態發展。
The Government will continue to closely monitor further developments
歐洲方面，歐羅區經濟擴張勢頭穩固，市場預測歐洲央行或會在今年稍後削減甚至暫停資產購買計劃，我們要留意會否因此引發環球資金流向出現波動。
In Europe the growth momentum of the economies in the Euro area remains solid . The markets predict the European Central Bank may well scale back or even suspend its asset purchase programme later this year . Attention should be paid to whether this will trigger fluctuations in global capital flows
此外，歐盟與英國雖然已就"脫歐"後過渡期達成初步協議，但雙方仍要就未來的關係進行協商。這對環球經濟亦會有重要影響。
Meanwhile although the European Union and the United Kingdom have reached a preliminary agreement on a transitional period after Brexit both sides need to engage in further negotiations regarding their future relations with significant implications for the global economy
亞洲方面，受惠於環球經濟擴張，亞洲地區的出口今年以來整體上錄得可觀升幅。
As regards Asia the overall growth of exports across Asia has been impressive so far this year thanks to the expansion of the global economy
內地經濟穩中有進，首季增長6.8%，出口表現強勁，內需依然穩固，繼續是亞洲以至環球經濟增長的主要動力來源。
Having registered a steady and sound performance of 6.8 % of growth in the first quarter with strong showing in exports and solid domestic demand the Mainland economy remains an important driver of economic growth for Asia and the world
中央"十九大報告"及國家政府工作報告均明確表示，國家將深化供給側結構性改革，透過產業升級及提升創新動能，以實現高質量發展。
As stated clearly in both the report of the 19 National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party of China and the Report on the Work of the Government the Central Government will deepen supply - side structural reform and achieve high - quality development through industry upgrades and bolstering of innovation as an economic driver
同時，加強金融監管亦是重點工作，以確保市場流動性穩定，金融能切實服務實體經濟。
Enhancing financial regulation meanwhile is also a priority geared towards ensuring steady market liquidity and a financial regime that serves the real economy in practice
此外，國家會擴大對外雙向開放，推進"一帶一路"倡議、粵港澳大灣區建設等重點發展策略。
Moreover the State will open up more to the outside world in a two - way manner and take forward such key development strategies as the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Bay Area
內地經濟發展更具質素及更可持續，對全球及香港經濟的長遠發展均有裨益。
An economic development of higher quality and sustainability on the Mainland will be beneficial to the Hong Kong and global economies in their long - term development
香港經濟今年一直保持良好勢頭。
The economic momentum of Hong Kong remains strong this year
受惠於環球需求增加，今年首季貨物出口貨值按年顯著上升9.7%，訪港旅客人次亦按年大幅上升9.6%。
Thanks to increasing global demands the value of total exports of goods in the first quarter of this year rose by 9.7 % over the same period in 2017 while the total visitor arrivals surges 9.6 % year on year
本地消費信心強勁，加上旅遊業持續復蘇，零售銷貨量顯著加快上升，首兩個月合計按年增長13.9%。
As consumer confidence in Hong Kong blossoms and the tourism industry continues to recover the pace of growth in retail sales by volume noticeably picked up with the total sales of the first two months having grown by 13.9 % year on year
勞工市場維持全民就業，最新失業率為2.9%，是20年以來的低位，總就業人數增長穩健。
The labour market remains in a state of full employment with the latest unemployment rate hitting 2.9 % a 20 - year low
工資及收入普遍有實質改善。
Total employment grew robustly while wages and earnings generally sustained gains in real terms
今年第一季的基本通脹率上升至2.4%。
The underlying inflation rate rose to 2.4 % in the first quarter this year
隨着環球和本地經濟持續擴張，今年以來整體通脹壓力亦略見上升。
As the global and domestic economies continue to expand overall inflationary pressure has increased slightly so far this year
總括而言，外圍及本地經濟向好的形勢持續。
All in all the favourable trends of the domestic and external economies remain intact
雖然先前我提及的不明朗因素仍然存在，必須密切監察，但我對香港今年的經濟展望仍然審慎樂觀。
In spite of the existence of the aforementioned uncertainties that bears close monitoring I am cautiously optimistic about the economic outlook of Hong Kong this year
在制訂預算案時，我預測香港經濟2018年會有3%至4%的增長。
In formulating the Budget I forecast an economic growth of 3 % to 4 % in 2018
只要良好的外圍環境持續，我有信心這個增長預測能夠實現。
As long as the favourable external environment continues I am confident that my growth forecast will be achieved
主席，在今年的預算案中，我特別說明本屆政府的理財新哲學和編製預算案時運用公共資源的策略，即在確保公共財政穩健的前提下，採取前瞻性的策略，善用盈餘，為香港投資，為市民紓困。
President in this years Budget I specifically highlighted the new fiscal philosophy of the current - term Government and the strategy of utilizing public resources in the formulation of the Budget ie on the premise of ensuring the health of our public finance the Government should adopt a forward - looking strategy in optimizing the use of surplus to invest for Hong Kong and relieve our peoples burdens
預算案在多元經濟、投資未來及關愛共享三大目標下，提出將政府的經常開支預算增加428億元至4,065億元，按年增加11.8%。
In accordance with the three main objectives of diversified economy investing for the future and caring and sharing the Budget proposed an increase of 42.8 billion or 11.8 % year on year in recurrent expenditure of the Government bringing the total to 406.5 billion
當中教育、社會福利和醫療衞生共佔政府經常開支約58%，即超過2,300億元。
Among the various areas of expenditure the recurrent expenditure on education social welfare and health care accounts for about 58 % of government recurrent expenditure exceeding 230 billion in total
事實上，最近5年，這3個經常開支範疇的累積增幅達42.8%，可見政府積極投放資源培育人才，改善民生。
In fact recurrent expenditure in these three areas recorded a cumulative increase of 42.8 % over the past five years which bear testimony to the proactive efforts of the Government in ploughing resources into nurturing talent and improving peoples livelihood
更重要的是，今年預算案及其後4年的中期預測，公共開支與本地生產總值的比例會略高於本地生產總值的21%，積極回應香港社會和經濟多方面的需要。
More importantly in responding proactively to the various needs of society and the economy the public expenditure will be slightly higher than 21 % of our Gross Domestic Product in this years Budget and in the Medium Range Forecast for the next four years
這個突破亦與香港的長遠財政承擔能力相匹配。
Such a breakthrough is broadly in line with the affordability of Hong Kong in the long run
主席，考慮到政府現時的財政狀況，預算案中提出一系列稅務和寬減措施，與市民共享經濟成果，並減輕一般"打工仔"的稅務負擔。
President in light of the current financial position of the Government the Budget proposed an array of tax relief and concessionary measures to share the fruits of our economic success with the community and alleviate the tax burden of wage earners in general
經過仔細聆聽和審慎考慮社會各界的寶貴意見後，我在3月23日公布了關愛共享計劃，主要是向未能受惠於預算案原建議的各項分享措施的市民發放一筆為數4,000元的款項，有針對性及聚焦地與更多市民共享經濟成果。
After listening closely to and considering carefully the valuable views of various sectors of the community I announced on 23 March the Scheme which mainly seeks to provide those people who failed to benefit from the various sharing measures originally proposed in the Budget with a one - off payment of 4,000 as a way of sharing the fruits of economic success with more people in a targeted and focused manner
在這計劃下，社會上不同人士，包括專心照顧家庭而未能工作的婦女、剛退休而未符合資格領取津貼的年輕長者，以及收入不高、沒有交稅或交稅不多的"打工仔"，只要符合資格，均可受惠於新計劃。
Under the Scheme qualified people from different sectors of the community―including women who dedicated themselves to homemaking at the expense of taking a job recently - retired elderly persons who are relatively young and thus ineligible for receiving subsidies as well as wage earners of modest income who pay little or no tax―will be benefited
我相信這計劃涵蓋面足夠廣闊，已回應社會大多數市民的期望，達到共享經濟成果的目標。
I believe the coverage of the Scheme is wide enough to meet the expectations of most members of the public and achieve the objective of sharing the fruits of economic success
我明白市民希望政府能盡快落實計劃，但由於這計劃屬全新安排，覆蓋面廣，政府需時落實各項安排和執行細節。
I understand that the public would like to see the expeditious implementation of the Scheme by the Government . However given the brand new nature of the Scheme and its wide coverage the Government needs time to finanlize all the arrangements and execution details
在職家庭津貼辦事處現正努力籌備，準備在明年2月開始接受申請，並在4月份開始發放首批款項。
The Working Family Allowance Office is now hard at work making the necessary preparations for opening of application in February next year and the disbursement of the first batch of payments beginning April
我們會在稍後時間對《2018年撥款條例草案》提出修正案，為計劃取得所需的額外撥款。
We will propose amendments to the Appropriation Bill 2018 the Bill later on to obtain the additional funding required for the Scheme
主席，政府會盡力配合立法會審議《條例草案》的工作。
President the Government will make every effort to facilitate the Legislative Council in the scrutiny of the Bill
我懇請各位議員盡早通過《條例草案》，令預算案的各項措施可以早日落實，讓市民早日受惠。
I implore Members to speedily pass the Bill so that the various measures of the Budget can be implemented as soon as possible for the timely benefit of the public . I so submit
代理主席，首先我要告訴教育局局長，我現在以我的母語港式廣州話發言。
Before all else Deputy Chairman I have to tell the Secretary for Education that I am now speaking in my mother tongue Hong Kong - style Cantonese
第一點是很多人說今年的預算案"估錯數"，盈餘多了百多億元，達千多億元。
First many people have commented on the wrong estimate made in the Budget this year where the actual surplus of 100 - odd billion exceeds the estimated surplus by 10 - odd billion
我留意到司長估算未來5年的財政盈餘最多為460多億元。
I notice that according to the estimate of the Financial Secretary the surplus for the next five years will be 46 - odd billion at the maximum
對於這個困局，大家會問的問題是，究竟我們是否要繼續將大量土地拍賣呢？
In view of this predicament we cannot but ask whether or not the sale of sites in a large number by auction should be continued
換言之，即使政府的財政儲備龐大得連司長也記不起多少，他仍然要賣掉兒子，繼續讓公營房屋的斷層擴大，即所謂"救市不救人"。
In other words though the fiscal reserve of the Government is so large that even the Financial Secretary cannot remember the actual amount he insists on selling his sons to allow the gap in public housing supply to widen . This is the so - called saving the market at the expense of peoples lives scenario
現時相關比例極低，在2,520億元的投資收入中，只有397億元撥入政府帳目。
At present the relevant ratio is extremely low where in the 252 billion investment income only 3.91 billion is allocated to the Governments accounts
當然，我已沒有時間闡述如何花錢的問題。
Certainly I have no time to explain how the money should be spent
很不幸，這個政府最嚴重的問題其實可能是有錢也不懂花。
Unfortunately the greatest problem with the Government is that it does not know how to spend the money even though it has the money
但很遺憾，基於梁君彥主席就辯論設立的無理時限，我們無法就各個總目逐一討論。
Regrettably due to the unreasonable time limit set on the debate by President Andrew LEUNG we cannot discuss the Budget head by head
我希望各位同事積極按鈕發言，不要聽他說甚麼7時便要結束。
I hope colleagues will respond proactively and press the button to indicate their wish to speak . They do not have to follow his reminder that the debate will end at seven oclock
去年有6個辯論環節，今年有甚麼可能縮減至3個環節？
Last year there were six debate sessions . It is ridiculous that it is reduced to three sessions only this year
主席，上星期由於排在前面發言的議員不在席，導致後面已按"要求發言"按鈕的同事來不及反應，因而出現了發言"斷龍"的情況。
Chairman last week as Members who were lined up to speak early were not present Members who had pressed the Request to speak button failed to respond in time and thus the debate was severed
我剛才聽到民主黨涂謹申議員想罵又不罵，不知是甚麼原因，是否因為要護短，所以不敢罵呢？
Just now I heard Mr James TO of the Democratic Party restrained himself in making criticisms for some reasons . Was that because he had to shield the fault of some others?
主席，理財新哲學原本應該予人煥然一新的感覺，最低限度也要稍有不同，但很可惜，財政預算案出爐後，只凸顯了政府的一群精英對民情不了解、離地。
Chairman a new philosophy of financial management should give people a refreshing feeling or at the very least be slightly different from that in the past . Unfortunately the Budget has only highlighted the fact that the elites in the Government were unaware of public sentiments and disconnected with the reality
稅制的二次分配作用完全被削弱，財富分配不均，"派糖"派得不均勻，令原本有人沾沾自喜的預算案有四成市民感到不滿，評分只得48.2分，成為11年來最低分的預算案，慘淡收場。
The secondary distribution function of the tax system was completely undermined due to the uneven distribution of wealth and candies . As a result this Budget which someone was complacent about has provoked the dissatisfaction of 40 % of the people and ended up a fiasco with a rating of only 48.2 a record low in 11 years . In fact the Governments surplus has repeatedly hit record highs
事實上，政府的盈餘屢次破頂，過去有600億元盈餘稱為"水浸"、900億元盈餘又稱為"水浸"，現在高達1,400億元盈餘仍然稱為"水浸"，我認為措辭並不適合，最低限度要用泛濫、"爆煲"、"爆棚"這些詞語，才能反映實際情況。
In the past a surplus of 60 billion was called an overflow; a surplus of 90 billion was also called an overflow . Now a surplus of 140 billion is still called an overflow . I consider the wording inappropriate
但問題是，在庫房"爆煲"的情況下，香港市民對預算案的合理訴求竟然仍被忽視。
The problem is that with the Treasury bursting with cash the reasonable requests of the people in respect of the Budget were still ignored