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因為正如何俊仁亦曾引述可靠的消息來源，解釋UGL一案一直毫無進展的原因，正在於即使已向特首查詢相關細節，但卻整整一年也未能得到相關的答覆。
As explained by Albert HO who has cited information from some reliable sources as illustration the lack of progress of the investigation into the UGL incident can be attributed to the unavailability of a reply one whole year after questions have been put to the Chief Executive to enquire about the details of the case
廉署何以未有行使其權力，向法庭申請命令？
Why did ICAC not exercise its power and apply for a court order?
我們實有需要知道。
These are what we need to know
林卓廷議員亦指出，他收到3個不同的消息來源，均質疑李寶蘭被取消署任安排一事其實與此事有關，疑點重重，廉署可說已進入黑暗時代。
Mr LAM Cheuk - ting also pointed out that he has received information from three different sources all querying that the cancellation of the acting appointment of Rebecca LI may relate to the UGL incident . The whole thing is fraught with doubts and it can be said that ICAC has already been plunged into a dark age
既然如此，為何我們不好好展開調查，以確保我們一直引以自豪的制度、核心價值能得以保存呢？
Such being the case why not carry out an investigation properly so as to ensure that the system and core values which we have been so proud of over the years can be maintained?
我很希望立法會主席和各位同事，無論屬於哪一界別，採取哪一政治路線，都要一同捍衞我們的核心價值。
I sincerely hope that President and fellow Members would strive to defend our core values together no matter which sector they belong and what political line they adopt
香港人最引以自豪的就是ICAC這個制度，希望大家一同支持林卓廷議員的議案。
Hong Kong people are most proud of the system of ICAC and let us come together to support Mr LAM Cheuk - tings motion
我現在請林卓廷議員發言答辯。
I now call upon Mr LAM Cheuk - ting to reply
主席，現時很多"打工仔"的強制性公積金戶口存款都被對沖機制"沖"得七七八八。
President at present many wage earners are seeing the accrued benefits in their Mandatory Provident Fund MPF accounts almost eroded completely as a result of the offsetting mechanism
由此可見，對沖機制對低收入僱員的影響較大，收入越低者所受的衝擊便越大。
It is thus evident that the offsetting mechanism has a greater impact on low - income earners; the lower the income the greater the impact
所以，我們希望能夠全面把各項安排一併研究。
That is why we hope all these different arrangements can be reviewed comprehensively
在今年2月，民建聯舉辦了"'強積金對沖機制齊齊傾'圓桌會議"，邀請學者、工商界及工會代表進行坦誠交流。
In February this year the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong DAB hosted a round - table meeting on the offsetting mechanism under MPF . Academics as well as representatives from the business sector and labour unions were invited to frankly exchange views on the matter
正如林鄭月娥司長說過，政府對取消對沖機制的立場是堅定的，亦很希望能夠成事。
As Chief Secretary for the Administration Carrie LAM once said the Government was firmly committed to abolishing the offsetting mechanism and it was hoped that such a goal could be achieved
我們相信，只要政府願意做，便有機會做到；只要政府肯作出一定的財政承擔，只要政府肯"落水"，問題必定能夠解決。
We believe that as long as the Government has the will there is a chance of success . So long as the Government is willing to do its part and make a certain financial commitment the matter will definitely be resolved
主席，除了取消對沖機制，全面改革強積金制度亦同樣重要，所以民建聯一直建議當局增加強積金可投資的產品種類，例如基建債券、與外匯基金掛鈎的產品，或與通脹掛鈎的保值基金。我們認為，這樣能夠令打工一族獲得較大保障和更穩定的回報。
President apart from abolishing the offsetting mechanism it is equally important to reform the MPF System comprehensively . That is why DAB has all along suggested that the variety of MPF investments should be increased for example to include products like infrastructure bonds Exchange Fund - linked products or inflation - protected bonds so as to better protect wage earners by providing a more stable return
主席，吳永嘉議員在他的修正案中表明工商業界堅決反對取消對沖機制，民建聯不會接受。
President in his proposed amendment Mr Jimmy NG states that the industrial and commercial sectors resolutely oppose abolishing the offsetting mechanism and DAB also raises objection
張超雄議員在他的修正案中強烈譴責行政長官，我們覺得他離題，明顯是政治"抽水"，所以我們亦會反對。
In his amendment Dr Fernando CHEUNG strongly condemns the Chief Executive . In our view he has clearly deviated from the subject and he makes such a remark obviously for reaping political advantages . That is why we will also oppose his amendment
我們沒理由會覺得有矛盾。
There should be no cause for any dilemma
但是，政府原來善於文過飾非，背後鋪設的根本是一條歪路，不單沒有設法返回正路，反而一直想辦法在歪路上走得舒服一點。
Nevertheless the Government is good at covering up its faults and has actually prepared to take the wrong path . Instead of returning to the right way it has been seeking ways to walk more comfortably on the wrong path
可能我要從頭由強積金的歷史說起，然後大家才明白為何今天爭取取消強積金對沖機制會產生矛盾。
Perhaps I should explain the history of MPF so that Members will understand why the demand for abolishing the MPF offsetting mechanism today has been met with opposition
我們必須知道，強積金的出現，本來是作為一個擋箭牌，擋着民間和學界要求推行全民退休保障的壓力。
We should understand that MPF was established as a shield against pressures exerted by the public and academia to implement a universal retirement protection system
由1960年代開始，香港便探討全民退休保障的可行性，政府更委託英國倫敦大學教授威廉斯夫人研究如何改革香港的福利政策。
In the 1960s Hong Kong commenced to study the feasibility of implementing a universal retirement protection system . The Government commissioned Mrs WILLIAMS a professor of the University of London to conduct studies on reforming the welfare policies of Hong Kong
當時的結論是，單靠家庭支援來保障退休生活，已經不 可能，我們必須有一套整體的社會保障制度。
The conclusion at that time was that it would be impossible to rely on family support as retirement protection and that a comprehensive social security system should be established
當時政府的一個工作小組也同意，"沒有施行社會保障制度的代價才是最昂貴的，因為問題會隨着時光的消逝而日益嚴重"。
At that time a working group of the Government agreed that the cost of not implementing a social security system is exorbitant because the problems will become increasingly serious as time goes by . Today 40 years later we still fail to enjoy any retirement protection
然而，40年後的今天，我們的退休保障仍然欠奉；40年前所謂的"代價"，就是我們現在無奈地看着30萬名貧窮長者受苦，街頭越來越多長者拾紙皮，拾150個汽水罐才能夠買一個5元的菠蘿包。
As regards the cost described 40 years ago we have to watch helplessly 300 000 elderly people living in poverty now . The number of elders collecting cardboard boxes on the street has been on the rise . They have to collect 150 soft drink cans to get 5 for buying a pineapple bun
雖然如此，民間力量亦開始結集起來，先後推出各種退休保障方案，最終在1980年代匯合成由香港職工會聯盟的前身提出的中央公積金方案。
However people in the community began to join forces and put forward various retirement protection proposals one after another . Finally in 1980s they put forward the Central Provident Fund proposed by the Hong Kong Christian Industrial Committee
民間的壓力最終迫使政府在1993年就"老年退休金計劃"進行諮詢。
Owing to public pressure the Government eventually conducted a consultation on the Old Age Pension Scheme OPS in 1993
根據該計劃，市民只要年滿65歲，便可以每月領取退休金，金額大約是工資中位數的30%。
Under OPS any person who reached the age of 65 was eligible to receive a monthly pension amounting to some 30 % of the median wage
至於退休金的融資方案，就是由老闆和"打工仔"各供1.5%，然後政府注資100億元作為種子基金。
It was proposed that the pension benefits would be funded by contributions from employers and employees at the rate of 1.5 % together with a start - up fund of 10 billion injected by the Government
現在看來，這個方案其實與現時所說的全民退休保障很相似。
In retrospect there are great similarities between OPS and the universal retirement protection system currently under discussion
如果當年政府推行成功，我相信大家便不會被"爆煲論"迷惑，而會研究如何改善這項政策，令我們真正得到退休保障，長者可以受惠。
If the Government had succeeded in introducing OPS then people would not be confused by the cost overrun proposition . Instead we would be exploring ways to improve the policy so that we could really have retirement protection and the elderly people could benefit from it
可惜的是，在商界及自稱奉行社會主義的中共的壓力下，該計劃被指會導致"車毀人亡"，最終被政府撤回。
Unfortunately under the pressure from the business sector and the Communist Party of China which claimed to practice socialism the Government eventually withdrew OPS as it was criticized that the implementation of which would end up in total wreckage
結果，政府在1995年推出一個更保守的方案，將退休金儲蓄交予私營機構營運，就是我們現時所說的強積金計劃。
Consequently the Government introduced a more conservative proposal in 1995 entrusting the task of saving retirement funds to private organizations . This is the MPF scheme at present
當時，政府為使商界接受強積金計劃，便以對沖機制作為交換，造成今日的惡果。
At that time the Government used the MPF offsetting mechanism to exchange for the business sectors endorsement sowing the seed for todays predicament
當時，商界一致反對老年退休金計劃，轉而支持強積金、支持對沖，理由其實很簡單，他們不願意承擔"打工仔"的退休保障，於是將退休保障與勞工保障混為一談。
Back then the business sector unanimously opposed OPS and supported MPF and the offsetting mechanism . The reason was simple enough . The business sector did not want to shoulder the responsibility of paying retirement protection benefits to employees and hence deliberately mixed up the concepts of retirement protection and labour protection
今天香港中華廠商聯合會副會長吳永嘉議員提出的修正案，基本上與原議案的精神完全背道而馳。
The amendment proposed today by Mr Jimmy NG Vice President of the Chinese Manufacturers Association of Hong Kong basically runs contrary to the spirit of the original motion
他刪除了對沖"嚴重蠶食'打工仔女'的'血汗錢'，並直接影響他們的退休保障"的字眼，卻讚賞對沖機制"運作良好"，而且"堅決反對取消有關對沖機制"。
He deleted the words that the MPF offsetting mechanism seriously eroded the hard - earned money of wage earners and directly affected their retirement protection and commended the mechanism for functioning effectively and resolutely oppose abolishing the offsetting mechanism
反對的原因，是商界根本是對沖機制的既得利益者，單單在過去一年，這些無良僱主利用對沖機制，已經對沖了33億5,000萬元，平均每名僱主對沖了233,000元。
The reason for the opposition is that the business sector can actually get vested interests from the offsetting mechanism . Last year alone unscrupulous employers exploited the offsetting mechanism to offset 3.35 billion . In other words each employer has offset 233,000 on average
大財團聲稱，沒有對沖機制，這筆金額會影響公司的盈利，影響所謂的"香港的營商環境"，但每年這些大財團高層人員的加薪幅度，絕對遠超過233,000元。
The consortiums claim that without the offsetting mechanism the amount they have to pay will affect their profits as well as the so - called Hong Kongs business environment . Yet the pay rise for their senior staff well exceeds 233,000 each year
這些財團從來不會因為高層人員加 薪而"肉赤"，反而會因為解僱員工時無須支付遣散費而感到高興，一旦要支付遣散費，便說影響營商環境。
These consortiums do not the pinch in handing out pay rise to their senior staff yet they are happy for not having to pay severance payment out of their pockets . Once they have to pay severance payment they will say that the business environment is affected
在繼續辯論前，我首先要為大家釐清一些概念。
Before continuing with this debate I have to clarify some concepts for Members
僱主模糊視線，根本不願承擔責任，更將金額隨意扣減。
Employers simply do not want to shoulder their responsibilities at all and arbitrarily deduct the benefits of their employees
但是，這些勞工保障對許多僱員來說，卻很重要。他們的子女能否讀書、他們的生活是否安穩，其實很視乎這些保障。
On the contrary labour protection benefits are vital to employees affecting their childrens education as well as the stability of their lives
至於長期服務金，當初是用來填補遣散費的不足，為一些為同一名僱主服務超過5年的離職員工作出補償。
As regards long service payment it is intended to supplement severance payment and is paid as compensation to an employee who has served his employer for more than five years
其實，這兩項安排明顯不是為退休而儲蓄，而是屬於勞工保障。
Obviously these two arrangements are not intended as savings for retirement; they are forms of labour protection instead
很可借，政府由上年年中開始製造輿論，到了上月底，林鄭月娥和張建宗更透過與工聯會"摸底"，放風要取消遣散費和長期服務金。
Unfortunately the Government has been creating public opinion since the middle of last year . Then at the end of last month Carrie LAM and Matthew CHEUNG hinted that severance payment and long service payment might be abolished after testing the water with the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions
這種做法根本是"斬腳趾避沙蟲"，透過犧牲勞工權益來保障那些一毛不拔的大財團。
Such an approach actually dodges the issue and seeks to protect the interests of the stingy consortiums at the expense of labour rights
政府表示會在取消遣散費和長期服務金時，用失業保險金作為替代。
The Government indicated severance payment and long service payment would be abolished and replaced by an unemployment insurance fund
我希望大家明白，失業保險金其實是政府透過稅收來承擔的責任，勞工雖然因此得到少許保障，但大財團、大企業則可完全免除社會責任。
I hope Members will understand that the setting up of an unemployment insurance fund implies that the Government will bear its responsibilities through tax . While employees can get some kind of protection consortiums and big corporations can totally shirk their social responsibilities
我們從吳永嘉議員和田北辰議員提出的修正案可看到，這些商家的嘴臉多麼令人討厭。
From the amendments proposed by Mr Jimmy NG and Mr Michael TIEN we can picture the disgusting countenances of businessmen
我希望大家認清一個事實，勞工權益不容這樣扣減，而更重要的是，我們要認清退休保障的概念，真真正正設立全民退休保障，令長者晚年的生活得到保障。
I want to make it clear that labour rights cannot be curtailed in this way . More importantly we should clearly understand the concept of retirement protection . We should really establish a universal retirement protection system so that the livelihood of the elderly can be protected
香港的基層為香港的經濟付出良多，但一直 欠缺保障，貧富懸殊越來越嚴重。
The grass roots of Hong Kong have contributed a lot to our economic achievements but they have been deprived of protection and the wealth gap is becoming wider and wider
我希望各位廠商、各位商人正視他們的社會責任，為所有香港人的生活和福祉謀出路。
I hope the industrialists and the businessmen will squarely face their social responsibilities and seek ways to improve the livelihood and welfare of all Hong Kong people
當時，徐家傑先生曾表示，他是被"莫須有"的原因辭退。
Mr Alex TSUI said that he was dismissed with a groundless reason
如果大家仍記得，該事件在20多年前是一件大事。
I believe Members may still remember this controversial incident some 20 years ago
最終的調查結果是甚麼？
What was the outcome of that inquiry then?
調查報告確認，廉署解僱徐先生的決定合理。
The report of the inquiry confirmed that ICACs decision on the dismissal of Mr TSUI was justified . Mr TSUI said that he was sacked with a groundless reason
更重要的是，任何違紀人員也要先買通上述3個委員會內所有委員，與他同一口徑，是否這麼容易可辦到呢？
More importantly any ICAC officer who has breached staff discipline will have to successfully bribe members of these committees and unit to sing the same tune as his before he can escape the long arm of the law
如果這麼容易，表示你可買通所有委員，支持你的看法，使有問題的內部工作也變成沒有問題，但我暫時不相信香港會淪落至此地步。
If it is that easy it means that he manages to bribe all these members to support his view and turn all internal problems in ICAC into no problem . At this point of time I still do not think that Hong Kong has degraded to such a level
有很多人批評廉署很不濟，但我對廉署仍然十分有信心，為甚麼？
Many people criticize the incompetence of ICAC but I still feel very confident about ICAC . Why?
現屆政府還有7個月時間，即使特首再連任5年，也是5年後，即使特首這個位置可以保住他5年，這個金鐘罩也不能保住他一輩子。
Only seven months are left in the incumbent Government . Even if the Chief Executive can serve for another term of office the post of Chief Executive can only protect him for another five years and it cannot protect him forever
所以，如果有人犯了事，我不相信廉署不會採取行動，無論怎樣也是無法逃脫的。
Hence I do not believe that ICAC will not take action against anyone who has commit crimes . No one can escape the law
所以，大家放心，我對廉署有信心。
Hence please dont worry . I have confident in ICAC
未來會怎樣，我們拭目以待。
We just need to wait and see how the future unfolds
主席，這兩天，我聽到一個非常引人入勝的電影劇本"廉政風暴"。
President over these two days I have heard a very gripping screenplay ICAC Storm . The plot starts with the failure of an officer in the Independent Commission Against Corruption ICAC to get promoted after acting as Head of Operations
在劇本中，先以一位廉政公署人員署任執行處處長而未能"坐正"作為引發點，繼而劇情一轉，發展至行政長官為了干預廉署調查他的案件而暗中施壓，取消該名廉署人員的署任安排，因而挑動起廉署內不同人物之間出現勾心鬥角和衝突，再加上政黨和立法會議員均捲入這場廉政風暴中，朝野之間針鋒相對、高潮迭起。
It then takes a turn telling how the Chief Executive who wants to interfere with an ICAC investigation involving himself exerts clandestine pressure in order to have the officers acting appointment cancelled . This stirs up clashes and conflicts among various people in ICAC . Meanwhile various political parties and Members of the Legislative Council are also hurled into this anti - graft storm causing heated arguments between the government and the opposition and producing one climax after another
最後該名廉署人員意興闌珊，自行辭職離場，電影到此落幕。
Finally the ICAC officer is so disillusioned that she resigns bringing an end to the movie
這部劇本張力十足，奸角的角色非常鮮明，如果真的拍攝成電影，絕對可以媲美"無間道"或"寒戰"，叫好又叫座。
The screenplay is marked by dramatic tension and nice characterization of villains . If it is really filmed it will certainly rival Infernal Affairs or Cold War winning acclaim and box office revenue
主席，好的電影橋段應該搬上大銀幕上演，但如果帶進立法會議事廳，當作真人真事來討論，甚至說要動用立法會的"尚方寶劍"《立法會條例》去調查一番的話，這未免太過分，甚至是浪費立法會的公帑及資源。
President a good plot should be filmed for screening . But if people bring it into this Chamber for discussion as a true story and even ask for an investigation using the imperial sword of the Council―the Legislative Council Ordinance ―I would say this is a bit too much and a waste of the Councils public money and resources
白專員在2016年10月4日答覆立法會非建制派議員同事的信函中，亦清楚說明當時是認為執行處內並未有合適的人員可以即時晉升或署任以待晉升該職位，所以按一貫制度安排李女士以方便行政的方式署任該職位，以便能夠全面觀察她的能力和工作表現。
In his written reply to Members from the non - establishment camp dated 4 October 2016 Commissioner PEH explained clearly that at the time he was of the view that no one was suitable for immediate promotion or an acting appointment with a view to substantive promotion within the Operations Department so he followed the established practice of offering Ms LI an acting appointment for administrative convenience so that he could thoroughly observe her ability and work performance
我想問，林卓廷議員是否知悉有這樣一 封覆函呢？
Is Mr LAM Cheuk - ting aware of this letter of reply?
如果他已收到這封覆函，他是否當作視而不見，而情願相信"路邊社"消息，也不相信廉署白紙黑字的官方書面答覆呢？
And if he has received the reply has he turned a blind eye to it and chosen to believe all the hearsay rather than the official written reply from ICAC?
白專員在信中亦嚴正指出，李女士的署任和撤銷署任的安排，一切均依從政府現行規例和程序。
Commissioner PEH also stated solemnly in the letter that the arrangements for offering and cancelling Ms LIs acting appointment were all made in accordance with prevailing regulations and procedures in the Government
他作出終止李女士署任的安排，純粹基於人事管理上的考慮，完全不牽涉到任何廉署現正調查中的案件，亦沒有受到任何壓力或干預。
His decision to terminate Ms LIs acting appointment was based entirely on personnel management considerations with nothing whatsoever to do any ongoing ICAC investigations and any pressure or intervention
白專員亦指出，李寶蘭女士在2015年7月署任執行處首長一職前，白專員已經向李女士清楚說明，有關安排是屬於方便行政的性質，從來沒有半點含糊。
Commissioner PEH also said that before Ms Rebecca LI started acting as Head of Operations in July 2015 he already told her very clearly without any ambiguity that the nature of the acting appointment was for administrative convenience
更何況到目前為止，李女士本身也從來沒有就這件事作出任何投訴。
And let us not forget that so far Ms LI herself has never made any complaint regarding the matter
現在擊鼓鳴冤的人不是廉署內的人士或李女士，而是已經與廉署再沒有任何關係的林議員。
The one who is seeking redress is neither Ms LI nor anyone from ICAC but Mr LAM who no longer has any connection with ICAC
林卓廷議員亦指李寶蘭女士被取消署任的安排，可能是因為她正負責調查行政長官收受澳洲企業UGL Limited 5,000萬元的案件，所以，他希望立法會現時引用《條例》來進行調查，但林議員在提出這個嚴重指控時，卻完全沒有提供絲毫半點實質證據來支持他的說法，看起來就像是道聽塗說、捕風捉影般。
Mr LAM Cheuk - ting also claims that the cancellation of Ms LIs acting appointment might be due to her being the person in charge of the investigation into the Chief Executives receipt of 50 million from an Australian company UGL Limited . He therefore would like the Legislative Council to invoke the Ordinance for investigation . But while making such a serious accusation Mr LAM has never provided any concrete evidence to support his allegation
倘若林議員有任何絲毫的實質證據，請立即提供予本會的同事考慮。
Hence it looks like his accusation is all based on hearsay . If Mr LAM really possesses any concrete evidence would he please submit it to our colleagues for consideration immediately
聽聞林議員過去在擔任民主黨總幹事前，曾經擔任廉署的調查主任，相信林議員當年調查案件時，也不會同意以這種馬虎的態度來調查案件。
I hear that Mr LAM was an Investigator in ICAC before working as the chief executive of the Democratic Party . Back then Mr LAM probably would disapprove of such a sloppy attitude towards investigation
由此可見，取消李女士署任一事，根本只是廉署內部的人事安排變動問題，是署方內部運作的事，由我們立法會去干預調查別人的內政、人事調動是否合理呢？
It can thus be seen that the cancellation of Ms LIs acting appointment was just an internal staff deployment in ICAC falling within the realm of ICACs internal functioning . Is it reasonable for us the Legislative Council to interfere with and investigate the internal functioning and staff deployment of another organization?
當我們非建制派的同事經常將"行政干預立法"掛在嘴邊時，為甚麼又不害怕立法會干預廉署內部人士調動的運作呢？
Our colleagues from the non - establishment camp often talk about the executive authorities interference with the legislature . Then why arent they equally fearful of the Legislative Councils interference with the personnel deployment of ICAC?
此外，廉署的工作是非常保密和非常重要的，一如其他建制派議員所提出的質疑其實我也不清楚林議員有甚麼特別的渠道可以經常向傳媒講解廉署內部消息不過，我在這裏奉勸林議員不要再這樣做，因為當他在傳媒鎂光燈前說話時，廉署就要賠上多年建立的公信力作為代價，這並非香港人之福。
What is more the work of ICAC is highly confidential and significant . Like other Members from the pro - establishment camp I also have queries I do not know what special channels Mr LAM has and why he talks about the inside stories of ICAC before the media so very often . But I would advise Mr LAM to stop doing so because whenever he speaks before the flashbulbs of media cameras ICAC will have to pay the price of losing the credibility it has earned over the years
況且，如果我們引用《條例》來調查現時連半點事實根據也沒有的事件，結果將會是廉署多名人員每天均要前來立法會作供，或要為配合立法會的調查而做大量準備工夫，這樣是否會影響廉署執行肅貪倡廉的工作呢？
This is not a blessing to Hong Kong people . Moreover if we invoke the Ordinance to investigate this incident in the absence of any evidence a lot of ICAC officers will have to give evidence in the Legislative Council every day and they may also have to do a huge amount of preparatory work in order to dovetail with the investigation by this Council . Will this affect ICACs anti - corruption work?
廉潔是香港的核心價值，而香港的廉潔水平能夠在世界上獲得高度肯定，實應歸功於廉署自1974年成立以來，上下一心和努力堅持。
Integrity is a core value of Hong Kong . The high international recognition of our probity is attributable to the unity efforts and perseverance of all ICAC staff since its establishment in 1974
香港人應該全力支持廉署的工作，而不是質疑和詆毀廉署。
Hong Kong people should give their full support to the work of ICAC instead of querying and badmouthing it
類似林議員所提出的捕風捉影的指控，不單無助於促進香港的廉潔水平，反而會破壞廉署在市民心目中的公信力，這樣做對香港沒有好處，對廉署更無好處可言。
Unfounded accusations like those put forward by Mr LAM not only fail to promote probity in Hong Kong but also ruin the credibility of ICAC among the people . Such a practice brings no benefit to Hong Kong nor ICAC for that matter
所以，主席，我謹此陳辭，反對林卓廷議員的議案。
With these remarks President I oppose Mr LAM Cheuk - tings motion
主席，強制性公積金制度自2000年實施16年以來，政府不時推出多項優化措施，以提升強積金在整個退休保障制度所發揮的成效，以及提高對就業人口的退休保障。
President over the last 16 years since the implementation of the Mandatory Provident Fund MPF System in 2000 the Government has introduced various enhancement measures from time to time to improve the effectiveness of MPF in the overall retirement protection system and strengthen the retirement protection for the working population
強積金制度是香港退休保障制度的其中一環，是世界銀行倡議的退休保障制度的第二根支柱。
The MPF System is one of the links of the retirement protection system in Hong Kong and it plays the role of Pillar Two under the retirement protection framework advocated by the World Bank
相較於強積金實施前，只有三分之一的就業人口有退休保障，現時，強積金制度連同其他退休保障計劃下，已有85%的就業人口，即超過320萬僱員及自僱人士，獲得不同程度的退休保障。
Compared with the situation where only one third of the working population enjoyed retirement protection before the MPF System was implemented 85 % of the working population are now enjoying various degrees of retirement protection under the MPF System and other retirement protection schemes
截至2016年8月，強積金供款連同投資回報已增長至6,466億元。
As at August 2016 MPF contributions together with investment returns reached 646.6 billion
由於勞工及福利局局長已簡介退休保障的公眾諮詢和對沖安排的下一步工作，我集中向議員簡述政府和強制性公積金計劃管理局就完善強積金制度的工作。
Since the Secretary for Labour and Welfare has briefly introduced the public consultation on retirement protection and the next stage of work on the offsetting arrangements I will focus my speech on briefing Members on the work of the Government and the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority MPFA with regard to perfecting the MPF System
過去16年，政府和積金局推出了多項措施，以鞏固強積金制度作為就業人口的其中一根退休保障支柱，包括"僱員自選安排"、增加提取強積金的彈性、加強就銷售與推廣的規管、加強保障計劃成員的供款，以及一系列針對減低收費的措施。
In the past 16 years the Government and the MPFA have introduced various measures to consolidate the role of the MPF System as one of the pillars for retirement protection for the working population including the Employee Choice Arrangement ECA increasing the flexibility in the withdrawal of MPF benefits tightening the regulations concerning sales and marketing strengthening the protection for the contributions of scheme members and a series of measures aimed at reducing the level of fees