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確保新冠疫苗符合安全、效能和質素要求，是政府推行疫苗接種計劃的首要考慮。
Ensuring that the COVID - 19 vaccines meet the requirement of safety efficacy and quality is the primary consideration of the Government when implementing the vaccination programme
自疫苗接種計劃開展以來，衞生署按照世衞的指引，為接種新冠疫苗異常事件設立藥物安全監測系統，持續收集醫護人員及藥劑業界所呈報在香港使用的新冠疫苗接種異常事件報告。
Since the launch of the vaccination programme DH has put in place a pharmacovigilance system for adverse events associated with COVID - 19 vaccines in accordance with WHO guidelines . It has continued to receive reports of Adverse Events Following Immunisations AEFIs related to the COVID - 19 vaccines used in Hong Kong from healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical industries
此外，政府成立新冠疫苗臨床事件評估專家委員會，就接種新冠疫苗可能出現的異常事件進行持續監察，並在認可新冠疫苗的安全監察提供專業意見和建議。
Furthermore the Government has established the Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID - 19 Immunisation for the continuous monitoring of AEFIs associated with COVID - 19 vaccination and the provision of expert opinions and advice on the safety monitoring of authorized vaccines
就本港接種新冠疫苗後出現的嚴重異常事件，評估專家委員會會就現有的資料檢視有關個案，包括考慮病者的病況及病歷、相關臨床數據、該疫苗相關的資料及初步解剖發現，並基於世衞的算法流程進行因果關係評估。
Regarding the serious adverse events following COVID - 19 vaccination in Hong Kong the Expert Committee would review the cases having regard to available information including the medical conditions and history of the patient as well as the relevant clinical data available information related to the vaccine and preliminary autopsy findings and conduct causality assessment based on the algorithm of WHO
到目前為止，評估專家委員會的評估結果並未顯示任何死亡個案與新冠疫苗接種有因果關係。
So far the assessment results of the Expert Committee have not indicated any causal relationship between death cases and the administration of vaccines
簡單來說，從醫護專業及科學的角度，目前並沒有任何證據令我們需要質疑兩款正在為市民接種的新冠疫苗的安全性，而有關疫苗都是有效和具品質保證的。
Put in simple terms from the medical professional and science perspectives so far there is no evidence pointing to the need for us to cast doubt on the safety of the two COVID - 19 vaccines now made available to citizens . The relevant vaccines are effective and of good quality
基於科學為本和公開透明的原則，衞生署於3月12日公布接種新冠疫苗異常事件的定期撮要報告，報告結果顯示疫苗接種情況符合預期，亦與其他地方接種經驗相若，並無特別明顯因素令人擔心疫苗接種導致預期以外的異常事件。
Based on science and following the principles of openness and transparency DH published on 12 March the regular summary report on AEFIs associated with COVID - 19 vaccination . The results of the report showed that the vaccination situation was in line with expectations and was similar to the experience of other places . There is no particular significant factor that raises concerns on unexpected AEFIs due to COVID - 19 vaccination
有鑒於此，我們認為並無根據暫停疫苗接種計劃，我們亦會定期更新有關的報告並向公眾發布。
In view of this we believe that there is no basis for the suspension of the vaccination programme . We will also regularly update and publish the relevant report
當然，如果市民對自己的身體狀況或是否合適接種新冠疫苗有任何疑問，應該先諮詢家庭醫生或主診醫生，稍後才接種疫苗。
Of course if citizens have any questions about their physical condition or whether they are fit for COVID - 19 vaccination they should first consult their family doctor or attending doctor before getting vaccinated
我在此必須重申，疫苗接種是有效控制2019冠狀病毒病重要的公共衞生措施，政府一直以科學實證為根據及公開透明為原則推展疫 苗接種計劃，並為市民提供不同技術平台的疫苗選擇。
I must reiterate here that vaccination is an important public health measure to control COVID - 19 effectively . The Government has all along been implementing the vaccination programme based on scientific evidence and in adherence to the principles of openness and transparency and providing members of the public with the choice of vaccines from different technology platforms
面對疫情肆虐，社會各界應同心抗疫，踴躍接種疫苗以保護自己、家人、我們的醫療系統，以至全體市民，這樣我們才能盡早打贏這場抗疫戰，讓香港徹底脫離疫症。
Faced with the raging epidemic the community should work together to fight the virus . We encourage citizens to actively get vaccinated so as to protect themselves their families the healthcare system and even the whole population so that Hong Kong can successfully overcome the epidemic as soon as possible
我的主體質詢第二部分問及局方因應甚麼情況暫停疫苗接種。
Part 2 of my main question asks the Bureau about the circumstances governing the suspension of vaccination
她何時可以清楚告訴市民，已接種復必泰疫苗或正待接種第二劑疫苗的朋友會否有風險呢？
When can she tell people clearly whether those who have already received Comirnaty vaccination or those awaiting the administration of the second dose of the vaccine are under any risks?
主席，對於疫苗接種計劃及相關資訊，政府均一直公開透明。
President speaking of the vaccination programme and the relevant information the Government has all along acted with openness and transparency
到目前為止，BioNTech和復星醫藥未有發現任何理由認為產品安全存在風險。
So far BioNTech and Fosun Pharma have no reason to believe that there is a risk to product safety
然而，為謹慎起見，在調查期間須暫停接種批號為210102的疫苗產品，直至有關調查結束。
However for the sake of prudence vaccination of the batch 210102 should be suspended until the investigation is completed
此乃預防性措施，旨在持續確保疫苗接種安全。
This is a precautionary measure to continuously ensure vaccine safety
鑒於香港引進的復必泰疫苗屬於上述批次，我們已通知各社區疫苗接種中心即日起暫停接種復必泰疫苗，直至另行通知。
As the Comirnaty vaccine procured by Hong Kong belongs to the above batches we have informed all Community Vaccination Centres CVCs that the administration of the Comirnaty vaccine must be suspended with immediate effect today until further notice
已預約接種復必泰疫苗的人士無需前往接種中心接種。
Those who have made appointments for receiving Comirnaty vaccination need not go to CVCs for vaccination
他們這項舉措是為了謹慎起見。
This move on their part is for the sake of prudence
一有最新發展，我便會作出交代，讓市民知道有何後續安排。
Once latest update is available I will give an account so that people can learn about the follow - up arrangements
政府經常用上"異常事件"形容注射疫苗後的副作用，但一般針口痛、輕微不適、輕度發燒皆是預期之內的副作用，為何政府會當作是異常事件呢？
The Government often uses adverse events to describe the side effects of vaccination . But pain at the injection site mild discomfort and mild fever as we commonly see are some expected side effects . Why does the Government categorize them as adverse events?
所謂的"異常事件"，主要是根據世衞所列出一系列接種疫苗後有機會常見的異常情況，須由醫護人員通報衞生署。
Adverse events mainly involve a series of common post - vaccination abnormalities set out by WHO which require notification to DH by medical personnel
不過，為公開透明，我們亦會列出有關個案。
But for the sake of openness and transparency we will also list out such cases
我們每天的新聞公告會交代有關個案。
Our daily press release will provide details on such cases
在真正的異常事件方面，醫院管理局會通報衞生署。
In the case of those genuine adverse events the Hospital Authority will notify DH
如果他們發現異常事件，也會作出通報，但最重要的是有關的異常事件與注射疫苗是否存在因果關係。
If they detect any adverse events they will likewise notify the relevant parties . But the most important question of all is whether a causal relationship exists between the adverse events concerned and vaccination
雖然復星實業在通知信中表示沒有安全風險，但假如沒有安全風險，為何要發信通知呢？
Fosun Industrial stated in its notification that there was no safety risk . But why is it necessary to issue a notification if there was no safety risk?
香港的反應可能真的是稍慢了，以致今早估計或有超過100人接種了這款疫苗。
Hong Kong might really be a bit slow in its response with the result that over 100 people had probably been injected with this vaccine this morning
主席，就蔣麗芸議員剛才的補充質詢，第一，我們是有嚴謹的驗貨工序的。
President regarding the supplementary question raised by Dr CHIANG Lai - wan just now I wish to say that first we have put in place a stringent inspection process
當然，據我們收到復星實業的書面通知，其實主要是為了謹慎起見，他們得知疫苗包裝出現瑕疵，因此須進行調查。
Certainly according to the written notification we received from Fosun Industrial its move is in fact mainly for the sake of prudence and they found it necessary to conduct an investigation after learning about the defects in its vaccine packaging
我們當然亦立即 盡快作出反應，在今早10時發出了新聞公告。
Of course we immediately gave a prompt response and issued a press release at 10col00 am this morning
不過，在較早前尚未發出新聞公告時，我們其實已經與所有復必泰疫苗接種中心聯繫，讓他們知悉事件及停止接種。
But before we issued the press release we had actually got in touch with all CVCs for the Comirnaty vaccine so as to alert them to the incident and suspend the administration of the said vaccine
我當然明白市民會有一連串其他問題。
We certainly understand that people may have a series of other queries
由於衞生署現時正在與復星實業進行緊急會議，他們在會議後會立即向大家報告整體詳情。
As DH is now holding an urgent meeting with Fosun Industrial they will give us an account on the overall details right after the meeting
長遠而言，政府呼籲市民接種疫苗，而大家皆知道，接種後可能會出現副作用。
The Government urges people to receive vaccination in the long run and as Members all know there may be side effects after vaccination
那麼，當接種疫苗後，這方面又可以如何放寬呢？
So how can all such measures be relaxed for those who have received vaccination?
不過，整體而言，當整個社會有越來越多市民接種疫苗後，這亦可以建立出保護屏障。
But generally speaking when more and more people have received vaccination in the whole community a protective barrier can be built up
我們正與專家商討。
We are now holding discussions with experts
主席，立法會是香港特別行政區的立法機關，立法會有責任按照《基本法》的規定及依照法定程序制定、修改和廢除法律，根據政府的提案，審核、通過財政預算，批准稅收和公共開支，聽取行政長官的施政報告並進行辯論，對政府的工作提出質詢，以及就任何有關公共利益的問題進行討論等。
President the Legislative Council is the legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR . The Legislative Council has the responsibility to enact amend and repeal laws in accordance with the provisions of the Basic Law and legal procedures; to examine and approve budgets introduced by the Government; to approve taxation and public expenditures; to receive and debate the policy addresses of the Chief Executive; to raise questions on the work of the Government; to debate any issue concerning public interests etc
《基本法》明文規定立法機關的職權、立法會主席的職權及個別議員的權利，但沒有就如何行使這些職權和權利作出具體的規定。
The Basic Law expressly provides for the powers and functions of the Legislative Council and those of its President and the rights of individual Members . However the Basic Law has not expressly laid down how these powers and functions and rights should be exercised
《基本法》第七十五條賦予立法會自行制定《議事規則》的權利，並且訂明所定的規則不得與《基本法》相抵觸。
Article 75 of the Basic Law empowers the Legislative Council to make the Rules of Procedure RoP on its own and that the rules made cannot contravene the Basic Law
過去法庭在多宗案件的判決均確認和重申這方面的權力。
This power of the legislature has been repeatedly confirmed and restated by court in the judgments of a number of court cases
香港特區第一屆立法會是在1998年7月2日起採用回歸前香港立法機關議會行事方式及程序制訂的《會議常規》作為《議事規則》的藍本。
On 2 July 1998 the first Legislative Council of HKSAR adopted RoP . The RoP was modelled on the Standing Orders an instrument formulated for the practices and procedures of the legislature before the reunification
其後《議事規則》不時按照立法會的慣常做法和程序予以修訂。
RoP was then constantly amended in accordance with the standing practices and procedures of the Legislative Council
但是，《議事規則》畢竟篇幅有限，未能夠將所有的情景一一囊括在內，這些留白需要依靠議員之間的互相尊重和諒解，即所謂的君子協定，但一旦被有心人加以利用，便會帶來災難性效果。
However RoP is not exhaustive and cannot cover all scenarios . What is left uncovered needs Members mutual respect and understanding or what we call a gentlemens agreement . However when people of ill intent take advantage of this the outcome can be disastrous
主席，回歸前，立法機關稱為立法局，1843年成立並由總督和3名官守議員組成，時任總督擔任立法局主席。
President before the reunification the legislature was called Lifaju in Chinese . The Legislative Council was founded in 1843 . It consisted of the Governor and three Official Members and the then Governor was the President of the Legislative Council
要到1850年才委任首兩位非官守議員，30年後才出現首位立法局的華人非官守議員。
The first two Unofficial Members were appointed in 1850 . It was not until 30 years later in 1880 that the first Chinese Unofficial Member was appointed
立法局議員的人數亦隨着年月逐步有所增加，及至1985年，立法局議員的人數已增至57席。
The number of Legislative Council Members increased with time . In 1985 the number of Members increased to 57
回歸後，第一屆立法會議員人數有60人。2012年第五屆立法會會議人數增至70人。
The first Legislative Council after the reunification had 60 Members and the number increased to 70 Members in the fifth Legislative Council in 2012
而根據人大常委會剛於3月11日通過的決議，下屆立法會議員人數更會增至90人。
According to the decision just passed by the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress on 11 March the number of Members of the next Legislative Council will increase to 90
屆時議員人數會是1843年的22.5倍。
By that time the number of Members will be 22.5 times of that in 1843
主席，觀乎海外議會的情況，很多時候也會因應議員人數的不斷增加而不得不設置辯論時限，以維護議會的有效運作。
President in order to maintain effective operation overseas legislatures are also left with no choice but to set a speaking time limit on their debates when their numbers of members continue to increase
由於人數的遞增，如果每名議員也沒有時限在議事廳暢所欲言，只會令會議沒完沒了，甚至失去議會應有的效率。
With an increase in the number of Members if all Members are allowed to speak freely in the Chamber without any time limit the meeting cannot end and the legislature concerned cannot operate efficiently in a way it should
在1988年，英國國會下議院修訂其會議常規，列明在某些辯論設置恆常的發言時限，將每名議員的辯論發言時限定為最多10分鐘，當中包括一些公共法案的二讀辯論。
In 1988 the House of Commons of the United Kingdom Parliament made a permanent revision on its standing orders to expressly limit the speaking time for certain debates . The speaking time for each member in a debate was limited to 10 minutes including the Second Reading debate on public bills
提到二讀發言，令大家不其然也會想起，本會《2016年醫生註冊條例草案》的場景，該條例草案當時經過7日的辯論，耗時超過45小時，由於時任的醫學界議員及部分泛民議員瘋狂要求點算人 數和"拉布"，最終未能趕及在該立法年度休會前投票和通過，整項法案要推倒重來。
Talking about speaking at Second Reading debates we cannot help but going back to the scene when this Council debated the Medical Registration Amendment Bill 2016 . After seven days of debate which lasted more than 45 hours this Council still could not put the Bill to vote because a Member of the medical sector and some pan - democratic Members insanely requested headcounts and filibustered at the meeting . In the end the Bill had to be scrapped and start from scratch again
又正如上個立法年度，有議員玩弄程序，千方百計阻撓內務委員會主席的選舉，耗用7個月仍未能選出內會的正副主席，令內會完全癱瘓，多項法案無法審議，以及在本立法年度的首次會議上，主席，如你記得，在將上年度未完成的政府法案恢復二讀辯論期間，"攬炒派"議員十二度提出要求點算法定人數，亦耗時兩小時。
The House Committee spent seven months on the election but was still unable to elect its Chairman and Deputy Chairman . The House Committee was paralysed and unable to consider any bills . And if you still remember President at the first Legislative Council meeting of this legislative session at the Resumption of Second Reading debates on the unfinished Government Bills from the previous session Members of the mutual destruction camp requested 12 headcounts which cost two hours in total
"攬炒"議員瘋狂"拉布"行徑，其實嚴重扭曲《議事規則》原有的議事精神，令立法會運作失衡，結果嚴重窒礙政府的施政，削弱香港競爭力，令經濟和民生均嚴重受損。
Their lunatic filibuster seriously distorted the original spirit of RoP for handling Council business and disrupted the operation of this Council . It also seriously obstructed the Government from administering its policies weakened the competitiveness of Hong Kong and immensely undermined the economy and peoples livelihood
主席，我也是立法會議事規則委員會的委員之一，我十分感謝盧偉國議員、陳克勤議員、張國鈞議員及張宇人議員提出修訂《議事規則》和《內務守則》的建議，經過3次會議的討論，其實委員會支持4位議員提交的相關修訂，並提交今次大會予以通過。
President I am also a member of the Committee on Rules of Procedure of the Legislative Council . I am grateful to Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok Mr CHAN Hak - kan Mr CHEUNG Kwok - kwan and Mr Tommy CHEUNG for their inputs in amending RoP and the House Rules . We discussed the amendments in three meetings and Committee members were supportive of the amendments proposed by the four members
這次的修訂內容大致可分為數方面。
The amendments are now submitted to this Council for passage . The amendments can be roughly categorized into several aspects
過往立法會對個別經常做出破壞議會秩序的議員行為，束手無策，變相鼓勵這些行為重複出現，參考英國國會下議院相類似的處分，議員在立法會全體委員會、內會或財務委員會作出單一次或多次極不檢點行為，立法會主席便可以動議議案，要求該議員暫時停止立法會職務，更可按他的停職時間扣除其薪金。
We drew reference from the similar penalty adopted by the House of Commons of the UK Parliament . If a Member whose conduct in a single instance or multiple instances in Council a committee of the whole council the House Committee or Finance Committee is grossly disorderly the President may move a motion to suspend the Member from the service of the Legislative Council . The President may even deduct the Members remuneration during his period of suspension
第二方面，是調減議員在相關法案和附屬法例的發言時間。
The second aspect is about reducing the speaking time of Members in considering bills and subsidiary legislation
政府或議員提出法案及議員議案的動議人，發言時間由15分鐘縮減至10分鐘，至於附屬法例的議案則由15分鐘減至5分鐘，更設置4小時上限。
The speaking time of the mover of a Government or Members bill and a Members motion is reduced from 15 minutes to 10 minutes and that of a motion on subsidiary legislation is reduced from 15 minutes to 5 minutes with a cap of four hours on the duration of the debate
正如我剛才所說，海外議會亦因應議員人數不斷遞增而設定發 言時限，這方面的修訂可說是與國際上的做法和趨勢一致。
As I just said overseas legislatures will also set a limit on the speaking time when their numbers of members continue to rise . Our amendment in this regard is consistent with the international practice and trend
事實上，議員的發言應該重質不重量，相信縮減發言時間並不會影響議事的質素。
Actually Members should focus on the quality and not quantity of their speeches . I believe shortening the speaking time will not affect the quality of the council in handling its business
第三方面，是增設審查機制，防止類似休會待續議案、《立法會條例》等程序被無理濫用。
The third aspect is about introducing a vetting mechanism to prevent procedures such as moving adjournment motions and motions moved under Legislative Council Ordinance from being unreasonably abused
第四方面，是堵塞各委員會年度選舉正副主席的選舉機制漏洞，避免內會被癱瘓的歷史重現。
The fourth aspect is about plugging the loophole in the election of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of committees each year so as to prevent the recurrence of the incident involving the House Committee being paralysed
上述兩方面均是針對過往部分被濫用程序的對應措施，防患於未然。
The two aspects above are both counter measures against past abuses of some of the procedures so as to prevent them from happening again
主席，《香港國安法》的實施和"攬炒派"議員集體辭職後，立法會的秩序已基本回復正常，但汲取過往的教訓，堵塞規則的漏洞，做好各項情況的預案，以及與時並進地對《議事規則》進行必要的修訂，是可以避免立法會再次出現失衡的情況，保證立法會依法有序地運行，讓香港在"一國兩制"下行穩致遠，這應是本屆立法會應有的責任，亦應是每位議員的責任。
President with the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law and the collective resignation of the Members from the mutual destruction camp the Legislative Council has basically restored its order . However we believe that learning from past lessons plugging the loopholes in the rules better preparing for different situations and making necessary amendments to RoP as time progresses can prevent this Council from losing its balance again . These measures can also ensure the lawful and orderly operation of the Legislative Council the steadfast and successful running of Hong Kong under one country two systems
所以，我支持議事規則委員會向大會提請的修訂建議。
This is the due responsibility of this Legislative Council and also the responsibility of all Members . So I support the Committee on Rules of Procedure to submit the amendment proposal to this Council
主席，我們現在要審議的，是謝偉俊議員以議事規則委員會主席的身份根據《基本法》第七十五條動議修訂《議事規則》的擬議決議案。
President we are now deliberating the proposed resolution under Article 75 of the Basic Law to amend the Rules of Procedure RoP moved by Mr Paul TSE in the capacity of the Chairman of the Committee on Rules of Procedure CRoP
主席，"拉布"近年不幸地成為本議事堂的常態，自從2013年起，每年4月、5月之間，立法會均要就財政預算案展開持續1個多月的"拉布"攻防戰，少數議員就《撥款條例草案》提出合共數百項以至數千項的修正案。
President it is unfortunate that in recent years filibustering has become the new normal of this Chamber . Since 2013 between April and May each year the Legislative Council would be engaged in the month - long war of filibustering in relation to the Budget when a small number of Members would propose a total of a few hundred to a few thousand of amendments to the Appropriation Bill
立法會主席閣下要根據《基本法》第七十二條及《議事規則》第92條賦予的權力，就處理相關條例草案定出時限，俗稱"剪布"。
In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 72 of the Basic Law and RoP 92 the President of the Legislative Council would then have to set a time limit for dealing with the Bill or simply to cut off a filibuster
以《2020年撥款條例草案》為例，有16位議員提出合共124項修正案，最終有52項修正案獲准提出，主席預留約36小時審議，至2020年5月14日才完成審議，三讀通過。
In the example of the Appropriation Bill 2020 16 Members proposed a total of 124 amendments and at the end 52 amendments were allowed to be moved . President set aside 36 hours for Members scrutiny which could only be completed on 14 May 2020 and the Bill was passed in the Third Reading
然而，"拉布"成風，越演越烈，已經不是針對個別議題，而是全面性的"甚麼都反對、甚麼都拉布"，蔓延到財務委員會及其轄下的工務小組委員會和人事編制小組委員會，以至其他事務委員會，工務工程項目的審批亦受到立法會"拉布戰"的嚴重影響。
However filibustering has already become a common practice and has been escalating targeting at not just individual subjects of discussion but at every subject and everything . Filibustering has also spread to the Finance Committee and its Public Works Subcommittee and Establishment Subcommittee and even to other Panels and the vetting processes of public works projects have also been seriously affected by the war of filibustering in the Legislative Council
一些反對派議員更是無所不用其極，行為極不檢點並濫用程序，用盡各種方法"拉布""攬炒"，甚至出現肢體暴力、擲臭彈、潑臭水，企圖阻撓立法會的正常工作，以破壞特區政府的管治。
Some Members from the opposition camp would use every single tactic for the purpose . With such grossly disorderly conduct and the abuse of the procedure they tried every means to filibuster and engage in mutual destruction . Apart from physical violence there were cases involving hurling stink bombs and splashing of foul - smelling water with an intention to disrupt the normal business of the Legislative Council and undermine the governance of the Government of the Special Administrative Region
這些惡劣行徑嚴重損害香港社會整體利益，也影響經濟民生。
Such misconduct not only causes severe damage to the overall interests of the Hong Kong society but also affects the economy and peoples livelihood
社會上一直有聲音要求檢討立法會的《議事規則》，以便有秩序及有效率地處理議會事務。
In the community there have been calls to review RoP of the Legislative Council so that Council business can be dealt with orderly and efficiently
事實上，關於《議事規則》的修訂，這次並非第一次。
In fact this is not the first time to amend RoP
較近期的一次是在2017年12月完成修訂，當時主要取得3項效果：其一，會議法定人數更具彈性，減少流會的機會，規定立法會全體委員會會議法定人數包括主席在內由35人改為20人，主席也可以在下次定期會議前的任何時間召開會議。
The most recent amendment was done in December 2017 and mainly three effects could be achieved . After the amendment firstly the more flexible quorum requirements can reduce the chance of abortion of meetings . It is stipulated that the quorum of a committee of the whole Council shall be 20 members instead of 35 members including the Chairman
其二，加強立法會主席的權力，賦予其選擇及合併擬議修正案的酌情權。
The President may also order that the meeting shall continue at any time before the next meeting . Secondly the power of the President of the Legislative Council is enhanced . The President has the discretion to select and combine the proposed amendments
其三，防止濫用程序，立法會主席如認為某些議案屬濫用程序，可以決定不就該等議案提出待議議題或無須經辯論立即將議題付諸表決。
Thirdly an abuse of procedure can be prevented . Where the President is of the opinion that the moving of a motion is an abuse of procedure he may decide not to propose the question or to put the question forthwith without debate
儘管本議事堂的運作曾經變得稍為暢順，但仍然無法杜絕一些反對派議員對議事程序的濫用。
Although the operation of our Council has become smoother afterwards it is still unable to prevent abuse of procedure by some Members of the opposition camp
2019年就《逃犯條例》修訂爭議引發的社會動亂，不但使立法會大樓遭到嚴重破壞，也令"拉布""攬炒"的歪風持續籠罩並毒化整個議會。
In 2019 amid the social unrest triggered by the controversy in connection with the amendment to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance not only was the Legislative Council Complex seriously vandalized but the whole Council was also clouded and poisoned by the noxious trend of filibustering and mutual destruction
2019-2020年度立法會會期開始，出現了內務委員會主席的選舉被嚴重拖延的困局。
Shortly after the 2019 - 2020 Legislative Council session was commenced we saw the predicament concerning the election of the Chairman of the House Committee which was seriously delayed
按照正常情況，內會主席的選舉在一次會議內便會完成，但在2019年10月15日至2020年5月8日期間，內會共舉行17次會議，仍未選出新任主席，皆因當時由前議員郭榮鏗主持相關會議，不正當執行《議事規則》有關選舉內會主席的規定，容許委員就一些與選舉無關的事宜作冗長及無限制次數的發言，或藉提出多項規程問題發表意見，浪費大量會議時間。
Under normal circumstances the election of the House Committee Chairman can be done in one meeting . However in the period from 15 October 2019 to 8 May 2020 during which 17 House Committee meetings were held a new Chairman could still not be elected . This is because Mr Dennis KWOK a former Member when presiding over the related meetings did not properly perform his duties in accordance with the part of RoP concerning the election of the House Committee Chairman properly but instead allowed Members to deliver lengthy and unlimited number of speeches on matters unrelated to the election or to raise numerous points of order to express their opinions thus wasting a lot of meeting time
內會經過約7個月時間仍未選出主席，實屬前所未見，更令社會譁然。
It was unprecedented and shocking to the community that a Chairman could still not be elected by the House Committee after about seven months