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我們的立法原意十分明確，是禁止所有故意，並在現實生活或網絡平台上公開侮辱國旗或國徽的行為。
Our legislative intent is very clear that is to prohibit all public and intentional desecrating acts in relation to the national flag and national emblem committed in both real life and on online platforms
為了更好反映此立法原意，《條例草案》建議將原有條文更清晰化，清楚訂明有關罪行涵蓋現實生活和網絡平台上的行為，而刑罰水平則維持不變。
In order to better reflect this legislative intent the Bill proposes to make the original provisions clearer by clarifying that the concerned offences cover both real - life and online behaviour while the level of penalty remains unchanged
此修訂只是為了更好反映立法目的和原意，而非擴大侮辱行為的範圍。
This amendment only seeks to better reflect the legislative purpose and intent but not to expand the scope of desecrating acts
經修訂後的條文與《國歌條例》中有關侮辱國歌的條文高度一致。
The provisions as amended are highly consistent with those in NAO in respect of insulting the national anthem
就評定個別情況會否觸犯法例，我在此必須強調，執法機構須根據法例的相關規定，就每個個案的實際情況及搜集所得的證據作整體考慮，而檢控個案則須由法庭作出裁決。
In assessing whether the law has been contravened in each and every scenario I must emphasize that the law enforcement agencies would according to the actual circumstances and evidence collected in each case make consideration as a whole in accordance with the relevant provisions of the law and it will be the court to hand down its judgment for the prosecution cases
我們的立法目的非常清晰，只要沒有意圖侮辱國旗及國徽，而作出公開及故意侮辱國旗或國徽的行為，市民絕對不用擔心會誤墮法網。
Our legislative intent is very clear . Therefore there is absolutely no need for members of the public to worry about inadvertently contravening the law if they have no intention to desecrate the national flag and national emblem and commit public and intentional desecrating acts in relation to the national flag and national emblem
就此，《條例草案》加入了適當條文，以保障傳媒作公允報道或教師作教學用途等情況下所發布涉及侮辱國旗、國徽的資料，不會構成刑責。
In this regard the Bill adds appropriate provisions to protect publication of information that insult the national flag and national emblem from constituting a criminal offence for the purposes of fair reporting by the media or teaching purposes by teachers
第三，就國旗及國徽的教育和推廣作出規定。
Third provide for the education and promotion of the national flag and national emblem
《條例草案》要求教育局局長須就將國旗及國徽納入中小學教育，以及學校每日升掛國旗及每周舉行升國旗儀式的事宜發出指示，後者的涵蓋範圍包括幼稚園和中小學。
The Bill requires the Secretary for Education to give directions for the inclusion of the national flag and national emblem in primary education and in secondary education as well as matters relating to the daily display of the national flag and the weekly conduct of a national flag raising ceremony . The latter covers kindergartens primary schools and secondary schools
條文亦要求專上院校須就升國旗及舉行升國旗儀式的事宜，參照教育局局長發出的指示。
The Bill also requires that for dealing with matters relating to the display of the national flag and the conduct of a national flag raising ceremony a post - secondary education institution must make reference to the directions given by the Secretary for Education
另外，《條例草案》亦要求本地持牌電視及電台，須播放宣傳國旗及國徽的政府宣傳聲帶或短片。
In addition the Bill also requires domestic television programme service licensees and sound broadcasting service licensees to promote the national flag and national emblem in the government announcements or materials that are in the public interest
這兩項要求，在充分反映兩部全國性法律的原意及兼顧香港的實際情況之間，已作出了合理平衡，實際上亦與現行做法相近。
These two requirements have struck a balance between fully reflecting the intent of the two national laws and consideration of the actual circumstances in Hong Kong and are actually similar to what is currently being done
總體而言，雖然《條例草案》提出了多項修訂，但其根本原則及精神只有一個，就是"尊重"，尊重我們的國家、尊重作為我們國家象徵和標誌的國旗及國徽，同時對意圖侮辱國旗及國徽的人施以適當的刑責和罰則，予以阻嚇。
Overall speaking although the Bill consists of a number of amendments the only fundamental principle and spirit is respect that is respect our country and respect the national flag and national emblem as the symbols and signs of our country . For those with an intent to insult the national flag and national emblem appropriate criminal liability and penalties should be imposed to deter such behaviours
我相信這種基本的尊重精神，對市民大眾而言十分容易理解，而且容易做到。
I believe this basic spirit of respect is easy to understand and not hard to follow by the general public
代理主席，我謹此陳辭，希望議員能早日通過《2021年國旗及國徽條例草案》，讓我們能及早履行特區的憲制責任。
With these remarks Deputy President I hope that Members will support the early passage of the National Flag and National Emblem Amendment Bill 2021 so that we can fulfil the constitutional duty of SAR at the earliest possible time
議員法案。
Members Bill
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：《2021年有組織及嚴重罪行條例草案》予以三讀並通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That the Organized and Serious Crimes Amendment Bill 2021 be read the Third time and do pass
《2021年有組織及嚴重罪行條例草案》。
Organized and Serious Crimes Amendment Bill 2021
本會恢復《2021年有組織及嚴重罪行條例草案》的二讀辯論。
This Council resumes the Second Reading debate on the Organized and Serious Crimes Amendment Bill 2021
第1至3條。
Clauses 1 to 3
鍾國斌議員動議的"全面把握國家發展機遇，發揮香港在粵港澳大灣區的獨特優勢"議案。
Mr CHUNG Kwok - pan will move a motion on Fully seizing the national development opportunities to give play to Hong Kongs unique advantages in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area
稍後我會先請鍾國斌議員發言及動議議案，然後請周浩鼎議員發言，但他在現階段不可動議修正案。
Later I will first call upon Mr CHUNG Kwok - pan to speak and move the motion . Then I will call upon Mr Holden CHOW to speak but he may not move the amendment at this stage
我現在請鍾國斌議員發言及動議議案。
I now call upon Mr CHUNG Kwok - pan to speak and move the motion
我們提交的7項附屬法例目的是實施立法會早於2012年已通過但尚未生效的《公司條例》中有關新查冊安排的條文。
These seven items of subsidiary legislation seeks to give effect to the provisions of the new inspection regime under the Companies Ordinance passed by the Legislative Council in 2012 but have not yet commenced
在新查冊安排下，公司登記冊會以董事的通訊地址代替通常住址，以及以董事、公司秘書及其他相關人士的部分身份識別號碼代替完整號碼，讓公眾查閱。
Under the new inspection regime correspondence addresses instead of usual residential addresses URAs of directors and partial identification numbers IDNs instead of full IDNs of directors company secretaries and other relevant persons will be made available on the Companies Register for public inspection
新查冊安排的目的是要確保公司登記冊維持有效、開放和透明的大前提下，加強敏感個人資料的保障，防止被人濫用。
The purpose of the new inspection regime is to enhance the protection for sensitive personal information against misuse on the premise of ensuring the effectiveness openness and transparency of the Companies Register
事實上，加強保護公眾登記冊上敏感個人資料的做法亦廣為其他實施普通法地區 所採納，因此不少公眾登記冊皆以不同方式容許董事提供替代地址，取代通常住址。
In fact enhanced protection for sensitive personal information on public registers has been widely adopted in other common law jurisdictions with directors being allowed to provide their other addresses instead of URAs on many public registers under different arrangements
我們在敲定相關附屬法例及行政措施的細節前，已諮詢了立法會財經事務委員會，亦包括與陸頌雄議員見面，了解及細心聆聽各持份者包括金融界、專業服務界、公司服務提供者、商會、勞工界等的意見。
Before finalizing the details of the relevant subsidiary legislation and administrative measures we had consulted the Panel on Financial Affairs of the Legislative Council met with Mr LUK Chung - hung and listened carefully to the views of stakeholders ranging from the financial sector the professional services sectors company service providers trade associations to the labour sector
現時的安排已充分考慮及適當吸納各持份者所提出的關注，求取平衡，確保各類查冊人士能在新安排實施後，繼續透過公司登記冊取得所需資料，辨認董事、公司秘書及有關人士的身份。
The current arrangement is designed in a way to have fully considered and duly incorporated the concerns raised by various stakeholders striking a balance to ensure that different types of searchers can continue to access the necessary information in the Companies Register under the new regime to ascertain the identity of directors company secretaries and related persons
為確保香港的金融、商業及公司管治制度的穩健，剛才陳振英議員亦有強調並支持這個觀點，新查冊安排將容許"指明人士"無須取得董事授權亦可向公司註冊處提出取覽董事的通常住址及完整個人身份識別號碼，以執行法例賦予他們的工作，或其專業所屬的職務。
Just now Mr CHAN Chun - ying has emphasized and supported the view that we must ensure the robustness of Hong Kongs financial commercial and corporate governance systems . To achieve this the new inspection regime will allow specified persons to apply to the Companies Registry for access to directors URAs and full IDNs without the authorization of the directors concerned for the purpose of performing statutory functions or professional duties
有關人士除了包括資料當事人及他們的授權人士，亦包括有關公司的成員、公職及執法人員、因執行法定職能而須使用受保護資料的人士和機構、執業律師和會計師、銀行、以及各種根據《打擊洗錢及恐怖分子資金籌集條例》規管的"金融機構"及"指定非金融業人士"等。
Apart from a data subject or a person authorized by a data subject a specified person can also be a member of the company a public officer a law enforcement officer a personorganization who needs to use the Protected Information for execution of statutory functions a practising lawyer a certified public accountant practising a bank or a financial institution and designated non - financial businesses and professions regulated under the Anti - Money Laundering and Counter - Terrorist Financing Ordinance
我們會訂立有效的行政機制，確保"指明人士"能迅速有效取得有關資料，以進行所需的法定程序、執法、金融及商業交易客戶盡職審查等工作。
An effective administrative mechanism will be devised to ensure that specified persons can have prompt and effective access to relevant information for conducting the necessary statutory procedures law enforcement actions and customer due diligence for financial and commercial transactions
在立法會審議附屬法例期間，我們亦向議員詳細說明我們各項配合新查冊安排的行政措施。
During the scrutiny of the subsidiary legislation by the Legislative Council we explained to Members in detail the administrative measures in place to support the new inspection regime
例如，如果有董事的全名及部分身份識別號碼完全相同，但屬於不同人士這種極少數情況出現，即所謂"同名但不同人"，公司登記冊將從其餘任何被遮蓋的身份識別號碼中顯示多一至兩個號碼，讓查冊人士能辨認兩名為不同人士。
For example in the exceptionally rare circumstances of different directors having identical full name and partial IDN ie . the scenario of different directors with identical names the Companies Register will show one or two additional digits out of any of the remaining redacted digits in IDN for the searcher to identify the two different individuals involved
至於另一種情況，即不是剛才所說的"同名不同人"，而是"同人不同名"的情況，在新查冊安排實施後，公司註冊處將加強執行現行有關董事於指明表格填報其姓名的規定，即董事的姓名必須與其身份證明文件上所載的姓名一致，否則公司註冊處會要求有關董事作出澄清。
As for another situation ie . the scenario of same director with different names which is different from the aforesaid scenario of different directors with identical names upon implementation of the new inspection regime the Company Registry will step up the monitoring of the current requirement that the name of a director stated in specified forms must be the same as that in hisher proof of identity; otherwise the Company Registry will seek clarifications from the director concerned
與此同時，公司註冊處日後的綜合資訊系統將可識別於公司登記冊上擁有相同完整身份識別號碼但以不同格式的名字登記的董事紀錄，並會將該等董事的紀錄整合及配以相同分組編號顯示給查冊人士，讓查冊人士可更輕易地識別有關紀錄屬同一董事。
Meanwhile the future Integrated Companies Registry Information System will be able to identify the records of directors having the same full IDNs but with different formats of names kept on the Companies Register and will group these matched records for display by assigning the same group number to them for searchers to identify records of the same director more easily
我們會按附屬法例中列明的生效日期，分3個階段落實新查冊安排。
The new inspection regime will be implemented in three phases according to the respective commencement dates provided in the subsidiary legislation
當中包括於今年8月23日開始，容許公司在它們自行保管的登 記冊上選擇以董事的通訊地址代替通常住址，及以部分身份識別號碼代替完整號碼。
From 23 August 2021 companies may replace URAs of directors with their correspondence addresses and replace full IDNs of directors with their partial IDNs on their own registers
第二階段於明年10月24日實施，此後向公司註冊處新登記的文件中所載的受保護資料，將不再提供予公眾查閱。
Upon the launch of Phase 2 on 24 October 2022 Protected Information contained in documents newly filed for registration with the Companies Registry will not be provided for public inspection
到第三階段，即後年12月27日開始，資料當事人可就公司註冊處登記的舊有文件中所載的受保護資料，申請不再提供予公眾查閱。
Starting from Phase 3 which will commence on 27 December 2023 data subjects can apply for protecting from public inspection their Protected Information contained in documents already registered with the Company Registry
相應地，附屬法例中列明的"指明人士"可於第二及第三階段實施後，向公司註冊處提出取覽相關的受保護資料。
Correspondingly specified persons listed in the subsidiary legislation may apply to the Company Registry for access to the relevant Protected Information upon the commencement of Phases 2 and 3
公司註冊處會適時向查冊服務的主要用家及持份者提供指引及說明，落實新安排。
The Company Registry will provide guidelines and explanations to the major users of its search services and other stakeholders in due course to facilitate the implementation of the new regime
剛才陳振英議員亦關注，新安排如何能很快讓市場知道，其實因為第一階段快將於今年8月23日實施，剛剛這星期我們的同事已於公司註冊處的網站發出這指引和相關問答。
Just now Mr CHAN Chun - ying also expressed concern about how the implementation of the new regime could be communicated to the market quickly . In fact given that Phase 1 will soon commence on 23 August this year relevant guidelines and frequently asked questions have already been posted on the website of the Company Registry earlier this week
我們會適時於不同階段實施之前提供相關資料，讓市場能盡快知悉。
Relevant information will also be provided duly before the launch of each of the subsequent phases to give early information to the market
另外，剛才陸頌雄議員關心勞工界，就這方面我想作一些澄清。
Besides I would like to make some clarifications in response to Mr LUK Chung - hungs earlier concern over labour interests
因此，勞工處現時在僱員權益保障上的各項服務及職責皆不會受到影響。
Therefore it can access URAs and full IDNs of company directors for carrying out public functions when necessary and its existing services and functions in respect of the protection of labour rights and benefits will not be affected
此外，如僱員希望透過勞資審裁處或小額薪酬索償仲裁處以民事訴訟方式向僱主追討欠薪，而僱主為根據《公司條例》組成及註冊的公司，根據現行規定，有關訴訟的申索書送達被告人的註冊辦事處地址，一般便會被視為已向被告人妥為送達，因此並不需要向有關公司董事的住址送達申索書才能處理我剛才所述的民事訴訟。
Moreover if an employee wishes to recover outstanding wages from hisher employer through civil proceedings in the Labour Tribunal or the Minor Employment Claims Adjudication Board and if the employer in question is a company formed and registered under the Companies Ordinance the current stipulation is that a claim served to the registered address of the defendants office will generally be deemed as having been served properly on himher . Therefore there is no need for the claim to be served to the residential address of a company director for the aforesaid civil proceeding to proceed
此外，根據《公司條例》，通訊地址不得是郵政信箱號碼。
Furthermore in response to Mr LUKs earlier concern over the invalidity of address I would like to point out that according to the Companies Ordinance a post office box number is not allowed to be used as a correspondence address
查冊人士可向公司註冊處就無效的董事通訊地址提出申訴，這是陸議員剛才所關注的地址無效，公司註冊處可在確認有關情況下提供有關董事的通常住址予公眾查閱，如出現勞資糾紛情況而無法透過董事的通訊地址聯絡時，公司註冊處可因應情況優先處理緊急個案的相關申請，並會在合理時間內盡快處理相關程序。
Searchers can file a complaint with the Company Registry in regard to invalid correspondence address of a director . The Company Registry can then make available that directors URA for public inspection after confirming the invalidity . In the event of a labour dispute where the director concerned cannot be reached at hisher correspondence address the Company Registry may give priority to an urgent complaint as appropriate and go through the relevant procedures as soon as reasonably practicable
這是在一定程度上回應陸議員的關注，在此亦感謝他把勞工的聲音帶給我們。
I hope my response can somehow address Mr LUKs concern and I thank him for bringing the voice of workers to us
最後，再次多謝各位議員的意見，我們會聯同公司註冊處繼續與各相關持份者保持緊密聯絡，實施新查冊安排。
Lastly I would like to thank Members again for their opinions . We will collaborate with the Company Registry to maintain close contact with all stakeholders for the implementation of the new inspection regime
代理主席，香港在落實《香港國安法》和完善選舉法例後，社會經濟及日常生活逐漸趨向正常。
Deputy President Hong Kongs society economy and our daily living have been gradually getting back to normal upon the implementation of the National Security Law and improvement of electoral legislation
除了少部分特困行業的經營仍然十分困難外，其他行業都有逐步改善。
Save for a small number of hard - hit industries still operating in great difficulties other industries are gradually being relieved from hardship
政府可以將精神轉移至中長線的經濟發展，配合國家"十四五"規劃的政策和發展機遇，定下中長期的發展目標。
The Government may focus its efforts on medium - to - long - term economic development and lay down medium - to - long - term development goals by complementing the policies and development opportunities of the National 14th Five - Year Plan
鍾國斌議員的議案提到香港在粵港澳大灣區擁有不少獨特優勢，我也想集中談談我最熟悉的行業金融業。
It is mentioned in Mr CHUNG Kwok - pans motion that Hong Kong has many unique advantages in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA . I would like to focus my speech on the industry that I am most familiar with―the financial industry
金融業一向是香港經濟的重中之重。
The financial industry has always been the most important pillar in the Hong Kong economy
香港是國家唯一一個全面對外開放的國際金融中心，但整個大灣區的金融業隨着近年的迅速發展而達至前所未有的新水平。
Hong Kong is the countrys only international financial centre that is fully opened to the world; however with its rapid development in recent years the financial industry in the entire GBA has reached an unprecedented new level
全球金融中心指數的最新數據顯示，在2020年全球金融中心前20名中，中國有5個城市榜上有名，當中大灣區的城市佔據3席，分別是香港、深圳和廣州。
The latest data from the Global Financial Centres Index Report indicate that five cities of China rank the top 20 global financial centres in 2020 amongst which three are GBA cities viz . Hong Kong Shenzhen and Guangzhou
大灣區成為國家以至全球罕見金融中心城市極高度密集的地區。
GBA has become a rare region in the country and even the globe where financial hub cities are clustered
這並非香港做得差，而是因為深圳及廣州金融業發展迅速。
This is not because of Hong Kong being poor in its performance but rather the rapid development of the financial industry in Shenzhen and Guangzhou
我不排除再過數年，香港金融業的GDP反會落後於大灣區。
I do not rule out that Hong Kong will fall behind GBA in terms of the financial industrys GDP after yet a few more years
當然，深圳和廣州在某程度上也是香港在金融業發展方面的對手，但同時我們亦是有緊密關係的兄弟城市，特區政府未來的金融政策亦必然要以整個大灣區的金融業發展為大前提。
Certainly Shenzhen and Guangzhou to a certain extent are Hong Kongs competitors in the development of the financial industry but we are also closely related brother cities at the same time . Hence the future financial policies of the SAR Government must also take the development of the financial industry of the entire GBA as its major premise
只要整個大灣區金融業持續發展，便必然會為香港提供更多機遇。
So long as the financial industry of the entire GBA continues to develop more opportunities will definitely be provided to Hong Kong
代理主席，就香港未來金融發展的路向，大灣區是全球唯一同時具備兩種制度、3種貨幣、4個核心城市的灣區城市群，而且粵港澳三地的監管規則和法律制度各有不同，當然會造成一些互通的障礙，但亦因為這些不同而造就出三地各自獨有的優勢。
Deputy President as regards the way forward of the future development of Hong Kongs financial industry GBA is the worlds only bay city cluster which has concurrently two systems three currencies and four core cities . Moreover given the mutually different regulations and legal systems amongst Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao it will certainly give rise to some obstacles in mutual access . Nevertheless it is also due to such differences that give rise to the unique advantages of the three places
代理主席，我相信未來的金融政策能進一步加強香港在大灣區金融發展的角色，並且必然能夠帶動整個灣區經濟進入一個新台階。
Deputy President I believe that in the future financial policies can further strengthen Hong Kongs role in the financial development of GBA and definitely drive the entire GBA economy to a new level
我謹此陳辭，支持通過議案及修正案。
With these remarks I support the passage of the motion and the amendment
代理主席，我發言支持鍾國斌議員提出的議案及周浩鼎議員的修正案。
Deputy President I speak in support of Mr CHUNG Kwok - pans motion and Mr Holden CHOWs amendment
內地近年的城市發展和基礎建設，無論在規模、數量和速度方面，香港都比不上。
In recent years Hong Kong cannot compare with the Mainland in city development and infrastructure regardless of scale quantity and speed
但是，若論與建築相關的專業服務，尤其是在管理的質量和水平、問責制度等，香港仍然具有優勢，所以政府應該協助推廣，增加香港業界在大灣區的發揮和機遇。
However if we talk about construction - related professional services Hong Kong still has its advantages particularly in terms of the quality and standard of management accountability regime etc . Therefore the Government should help promote and strive for Hong Kongs professional sectors for wider scope and more opportunities for development in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA
作為深港合作的先行先試區，深圳前海早在2013年已經試行"香港工程建設管理"模式，亦即是"專業人士責任制"。
As an early and pilot implementation zone for Shenzhen - Hong Kong cooperation Qianhai of Shenzhen has tried out the Hong Kongs management mode ie . an accountability regime of professionals as early as 2013
剛於今年3月通過的國家《十四五規劃綱要》提出要擴大內地與港澳的專業資格互認範圍，深入推動重點領域的規則銜接和機制的對接。
The National 14thFive - Year Plan which was just approved in March this year raises the need of expanding the scope of mutual recognition of professional qualifications amongst the Mainland Hong Kong and Macao and deepening the promotion of the connection of rules and also interface between mechanisms in some key areas
主席，根據現行法例，任何消防裝置，包括很多地方和地區早已廣泛應用並可以有效預防及減少火災造成的人命傷亡的獨立火警偵測器，在香港必須經由註冊承辦商安裝及每年檢查。
President under the existing legislation any fire service installations including stand - alone fire detectors SFDs which have long been widely used in many places and regions with proven efficacy in preventing and reducing casualties caused by fires must be installed and annually inspected by a registered contractor in Hong Kong
由於相關的安裝及檢查費用往往較獨立火警偵測器本身的價錢更高昂，每年找人上門檢查亦相當麻煩，大部分市民因而不願意安裝。
Since the installation and inspection costs of an SFD are usually higher than its price and it is very troublesome to arrange a contractor to conduct onsite inspection every year most members of the public are unwilling to install SFDs
然而，豁免相關法定要求，不代表香港消防處及其他部門可以不做事或少做事。
However this exemption from the statutory requirements does not imply that the Hong Kong Fire Services Department FSD and other departments can sit on their hands or do less
相反，我希望政府在修例後會做得更多，以務實的態度提升香港樓宇消防安全。
On the contrary I hope that the Government will do more after the passage of the legislative amendments and enhance the fire safety of buildings in Hong Kong in a pragmatic manner
政府首先要做的是確保市面上的獨立火警偵測器具備良好的性能和品質，並制訂相關的標準和指引，避免市民購買一些有問題的產品，反而增加消防安全風險。
The Government has to first ensure that SFDs available in the market are in good working order and quality and devise the relevant standards and guidelines to avoid members of the public from purchasing defective ones which will increase fire safety risks instead
第二，要做好宣傳推廣工作，教導市民正確選購、安裝、使用及定期檢查家中的獨立火警偵測器。
Secondly it has to carry out promotion and publicity work properly to educate members of the public on the proper purchase installation use and regular inspection of SFDs in their homes
對於獨居長者、少數族裔，以及居於"三無大廈"、失修舊樓和違法"劏房"的低收入家庭，政府不僅要加強宣傳，最好向他們免費派發並安裝有關設施。
The Government should not only step up publicity among elderly persons living alone ethnic minorities and low - income families residing in three - nil buildings old and dilapidated buildings and unauthorized subdivided units but also provide and install the relevant equipment for them free of charge
坊間的獨立火警偵測器一般只需數百元，全港派發1萬個只需數百萬元。
SFDs available in the market usually cost just several hundred dollars so it only costs a few million dollars to distribute 10 000 SFDs across the territory
鑒於人命無價，而且每宗火災都會造成財物損失，絕對物有所值。
Since peoples lives are priceless and every fire does cause damage and loss to property the cost is absolutely worth it
相關工作不僅靠消防處進行，各區民政事務處亦必須積極協助。
Not only should FSD conduct the relevant work but all District Offices must provide active assistance
針對近年發生多宗致命舊樓大火，特首早前提出會修訂法例，授權消防處和屋宇署直接為遲遲未能符合相關標準的舊樓進行所需消防安全改善工程，然後再向相關業主追回費用。
In view of a number of major fatal fires that have occurred in old buildings in recent years the Chief Executive has earlier proposed to amend legislation to authorize FSD and the Buildings Department to directly carry out the required fire safety improvement works in the old buildings where there has been a long delay in meeting the relevant standards and then recover the costs incurred from the relevant owners
有關修例建議獲得各界支持，但至今未見任何進展。
The legislative amendment proposal is supported by various sectors but no progress has been made to date
我促請當局加快相關工作，制訂立法時間表，推展相關改善工程計劃，並制訂目標，不要待另一宗致命舊樓大火發生，才匆匆修例，亡羊補牢。
I urge the Administration to expedite the relevant work draw up a legislative timetable for implementing the relevant improvement works project and set targets . It should not wait until another major deadly fire breaks out in an old building before amending the legislation hastily to remedy the situation