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我們明白現在議員要提出私人條例草案，在《基本法》的規定下，會有很大阻力，主要來自政府，要特首批准，又不可以涉及政府政策和體制等。
The resistance mainly comes from the Government since the bill will have to be approved by the Chief Executive and that the subject of the bill cannot involve any government policies or structures
但是，我希望政府今天聽畢議員的辯論後高抬貴手，打開一道門，讓張超雄議員這項私人條例草案提交立法會審議。
However I hope that after listening to this debate today the Government can magnanimously open a door for Dr Fernando CHEUNG so that his private bill can be submitted to the Legislative Council for scrutiny
但是，如果自己的小朋友不幸患上罕見疾病，400萬元根本不足夠，可能要以倍數來計。
But if the child is so unfortunate as to have contracted a rare disease 4 million is simply not enough . It may take a few times more money to raise the child
最近有一則報道，一名7歲品學兼優的小學生患上擴散性骨肉瘤，這是很罕見的疾病，而且香港無論公立醫院或私家醫院也未能醫治這個疾病，結果他需要到美國尋求治療。
It has been reported recently that a seven - year - old child who excels in both morals and studies is diagnosed as having metastatic osteosarcoma . This is a very rare disease . Both public and private hospitals in Hong Kong have failed to treat his disease
但是，診療費要400萬港元，他的家庭根本負擔不來。
He now needs to seek medical treatment in the United States . But the treatment will cost HK4 million . It is out of the affordability of the family
我們知道在外國，罕見病有另一個名稱，叫"孤兒病"。
We know that rare diseases are called Orphans diseases abroad
但是，我覺得在香港不應該叫"孤兒病"，更像"廢嬰"，因為香港政府過去這麼多年都沒有制訂甚麼政策，也沒有給予甚麼支援。
I do not think we should call them Orphans diseases in Hong Kong . It is better to call rare diseases as Abandoned infants diseases because the Government has no policy nor support for these patients over the past years
相對其他國家或地區，香港對罕見病的支援可以說是，起步慢、起點低、支援少，而且幾乎進入"三無"狀態，即沒有定義、沒有制度、沒有甚麼服務。
In comparison to the support provided to rare disease patients in other countries or places the support provided by the Hong Kong Government is late to start small in number and scanty in amount and almost in a state of three - no that is no definition no system and almost no services
所以，張超雄議員今天提出的議案，以及將會提出的私人條例草案，我認為很值得政府思考應該怎樣做。
I thus think that the Government should consider Dr Fernando CHEUNGs motion today and the private bill he is going to propose
在美國、歐盟、日本、台灣、澳洲，以至南韓，這些比較先進的醫療體系，都有就罕見病作出定義。
More advanced health care systems such as the systems of the United States European Union Japan Taiwan Australia and South Korea have laid down a definition on rare diseases . The definition laid down in the United States is the most generous
在定義之下，美國最寬，它列出7,000多種罕見疾病。
It has defined 7 000 - odd diseases as rare diseases
台灣比較嚴謹一點，它們也定出200多種罕見疾病。
Taiwan is stricter . It has defined 200 - odd rare diseases
反觀香港，我剛才說香港是"三無"，沒有定義，沒有清楚的定義，只是在藥物資助計劃下，涵蓋7種罕見病。
In Hong Kong however we only have the three - no I just mentioned . We have no definition . We have not clearly defined any rare diseases except the seven rare diseases which are covered under drug subsidies
相對於台灣的200種、美國的7,000種，我們真的只有7種罕見疾病嗎？
Taiwan has 200 rare diseases and the United States 7 000 rare diseases . Do we truly only have seven rare diseases?
我想食物及衞生局局長也不會認同，香港只有7種罕見疾病，這肯定是世界奇聞。
I believe the Secretary for Food and Health will also disagree with that conclusion . It is absolutely the oddest piece of news on earth if Hong Kong only has seven rare diseases
至於制度，以上提到的國家或地區都建立了相關法規，當中最遲立法的地區是台灣，但也是20年前。
Regarding the system the countries or places mentioned above have introduced legislation on this subject . Taiwan is the latest among them in introducing legislation but it did so 20 years ago
二十年前，台灣已經立法，換言之，香港對罕見病的支持落後台灣20年，甚至更長，視乎政府是否願意用正面態度來處理罕見病，以及正視罕見病病人權益，接納張超雄議員提出的私人條例草案。
As early as 20 years ago Taiwan already legislated on rare diseases . In other words Hong Kong is 20 years behind Taiwan if not longer in supporting rare diseases . It depends on whether our Government is willing to deal with rare diseases positively face up to the rights and interests of rare disease patients and accept the private bill to be proposed by Dr Fernando CHEUNG
至於政府提供的服務，幾乎是零。
Our Government almost has zero services for rare disease patients
日本、台灣、南韓等地都對患者和家屬提供社區層面的服務，減輕他們的焦慮和心理負擔。
The governments in Japan Taiwan and South Korea provide community services for these patients and their families to alleviate their anxiety and psychological stress
但是，在香港他們很多時候要獨自面對這一切壓力。
But the patients and their families in Hong Kong often have to face the pressure alone
在這裏，我們很希望政府認真思考究竟怎樣做。
Here we very much hope that the Government can seriously consider what to do
我們知道政府正考慮透過基因研究來協助診斷，民主黨很支持政府加快栽培遺傳學專家，以及就罕見疾病的定義，搜集足夠個案數據，以便作出更快、更準確的診斷，以及提供度身訂造的治療。
We know that the Government is looking into genetics researches to assist the diagnosis of rare diseases . The Democratic Party supports the Government to expedite the training of clinical genetics experts and collect sufficient case data for hammering out a definition for rare diseases so as to make quicker and more accurate diagnoses possible and provide tailor - made treatment for patients
最重要的是，將罕見病納入公營醫療體系，令不分階層的市民，尤其是基層市民、中產市民都受惠。
Most importantly the Government should include rare diseases into the public health care system so that people of all classes especially the grass roots can benefit from it
主席，我以下就修正案發言。
President I now speak on the amendments
首先，我感謝多位議員發言支持有關的修正案及原議案。
First I am grateful to many Members who have spoken in support of the relevant amendments and the original motion
李國麟議員的修正案要求設立醫療專責隊伍，集中處理罕見疾病或疑似罕見疾病的個案，加快他們的檢驗、診斷及提高醫護的成本效益。
Prof Joseph LEEs amendment asks for the establishment of a dedicated medical team to centralize the handling of rare diseases or suspected rare disease cases expediting the testing and diagnosis of rare diseases and thereby raising the cost - effectiveness of health care
這點我完全贊同，並認為應該及早付諸實行。
I fully agree with this point and it should be implemented early
現時香港兒童醫院住院部分已陸續投入服務，據我理據，衞生署的遺傳科在年底時也會搬到兒童醫院。
The inpatient service of the Hong Kong Childrens Hospital is now commencing by phases . As far as I understand the Clinical Genetic Service under the Department of Health will relocate to the Childrens Hospital by the end of the year
我們一直倡議兒童醫院應該設立一個......
We have all along been advocating the setting up in the Childrens Hospital of a
李國麟議員建議集中處理罕見疾病的個案，當中"集中"的地方，正是我們多年來倡議設立的罕見疾病中心，而我們建議該中心設在兒童醫院。
Prof Joseph LEE suggests centralizing the handling of rare disease cases . The centralization part of his suggestion matches with what we have been advocating for years that is establishing a centre for rare diseases and locating it in the Childrens Hospital
兒童醫院已經落成，但當局對於設立罕見疾病中心仍然在躊躇，這方面沒有積極的進展。
The construction of the Childrens Hospital has been completed but as the authorities still hesitate over the establishment of a centre for rare diseases no active progress has been made in this respect
所以，我在此提醒當局，如果這項修正案及整個原議案獲得通過，我希望當局就這部分盡快展開工作。
I thus would like to remind the authorities here that if this amendment and the entire original motion are passed it is hoped that they will expeditiously commence working in this respect
就葛珮帆議員的修正案，主要提及基因檢測，希望檢測的服務讓孕婦或未曾懷孕的人士及早了解胎兒患有罕見疾病的風險，以及如胎兒需要治療，會有何跟進。
About Dr Elizabeth QUATs amendment it mainly talks about genetic tests . It is hoped that the testing services will let pregnant women and those who are not yet pregnant understand the risk of rare diseases in foetuses and the courses of action to be followed up in case the foetuses need treatments
我認為這點是重要的，並會予以支持。
I also find this important and am going to support it
當然不是說每個有意生育的人士也需要檢測，因為正如很多專家指出，這些罕見疾病的成因很多是因為基因變異，而大部分的基因變異並非由父母遺傳胎兒。
Of course I do not mean all persons intending to have babies need to undergo testing as many experts have pointed out that rare diseases are often caused by genetic modifications the majority of which are not passed down to foetuses by parents
但無論如何，我們知道政府現時正進行香港基因組計劃，該計劃將會分階段把2萬名相關病人的基因排序。
Anyway we know that the Government is now taking forward the Hong Kong Genome Project which will conduct genetic sequencing in 20 000 relevant patients by phases
而我希望政府特別就罕見疾病，以及一些未能診斷疾病的患者的基因列為計劃的研究對象。
I hope the Government will especially include as research subjects the genomes of patients suffering from rare or indeterminable diseases
香港現時的診斷未必很有效率，很多病友有不同的癥狀，但無法得到診斷。
Medical diagnosis in Hong Kong is not very effective now . Many patients who suffer different symptoms cannot have their illnesses diagnosed
根據香港大學的病理學系林青雲教授所說，如果一位病友經過大部分的測試，在3個月後仍未確診病因，可能已患上罕見疾病。
According to Prof LAM Ching - wan Professor of the Department of Pathology at the University of Hong Kong a patient whose illness cannot be diagnosed in three months after undergoing the majority of testings are probably suffering from rare diseases
我希望就着這兩點，政府不需要立法或是甚麼，政府只要願意做，便可以早日得到成效。
With regard to these two points the Government does not need to enact legislation or do anything else . Once the Government is willing to carry them out early success will certainly be secured
我謹此發言，呼籲大家支持有關的修正案及原議案。
With these remarks I implore our colleagues to support the relevant amendments and the original motion
香港是一個高度發展的經濟體系，在很多行業中，有不少擁有一定經驗和往績、有雄厚人力、物力和財力的大公司、大企業，以至跨國集團，在某程度上是一件好事。
Hong Kong is a highly developed economy . In many industries there are quite a number of large corporations large enterprises and even multinational groups having solid experience and proven track records as well as substantial manpower resources and funds . In a sense this is something desirable
不過，從另一個角度看，亦有市民憂慮，香港經濟或部分行業會否被少數的大企業、大財團所壟斷？
However viewed from another perspective some members of the public are also concerned about the possible monopolization of the Hong Kong economy or some industries by a few large enterprises and large consortia
早前揭發的香港鐵路有限公司沙田至中環線工程事件，凸顯香港很多大型基建工程的建造和顧問合約，來來去去都只是由幾間大公司承辦，而且即使是由大企業承建的工程，質素亦未必有保證。
Earlier on the incident relating to the Shatin to Central Link Project of the MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL which has come to light revealing the fact that the construction and consultancy contracts of many large infrastructure projects in Hong Kong have been invariably awarded to a few large corporations . In addition even if the projects have been undertaken by large corporations their quality is not necessarily assured
香港的法規繁多，部分程序和制度變得僵化，窒礙了創意產業和創新科技的發展，加上近年經濟增長放緩，樓價高、租金貴，導致人力和財力不大充裕的中小企業、有創意但缺乏經驗和資源的初創企業，以及年輕創業者難以進入市場並持續發展。
Given the multitude of legislation and regulations in Hong Kong some procedures and regimes have become very rigid hindering the development of creative and innovation and technology IT industries . In addition the slowdown of economic growth high property prices and high rents in recent years have made it difficult for small and medium enterprises SMEs which do not have sufficient manpower and financial resources start - up enterprises which are creative but lack experience and resources and young entrepreneurs to enter the market and continue to grow
過去兩年，我接觸很多中小企及年輕專業人士。
In the past two years I have come into contact with many SMEs and young professionals
雖然政府近年已落實不少措施，推出各類發展基金、資助措施和培訓計劃，以協助本地的中小企和青年人，但他們仍然不時向我反映，在香港他們能發展和發揮才能的機會不多，向上流動的空間似乎越來越窄，他們認為政府未能真正提供協助。
While the Government has implemented a number of measures and introduced various development funds subsidization measures and training programmes in recent years to assist local SMEs and young people they have been relaying to me from time to time that there are not many opportunities for them to develop and give full play to their talents in Hong Kong and the room for upward mobility appears to have become increasingly restricted . In their view the Government has failed to render them genuine assistance
因此，我在今屆立法會提出的首項議員議案，便是促請政府創造更多機遇扶助中小企及促進青年人向上流動，正如施政報告所說，重燃他們的希望，促進他們參與香港的發展和建設。
Hence the first Members motion I moved in the current Legislative Council seeks to urge the Government to create more opportunities to assist SMEs and promote the upward mobility of young people . As stated in the Policy Address in order to rekindle their hope their participation in Hong Kongs development and construction should be promoted
主席，我的議案有6項具體建議。
President six specific proposals have been put forward in my motion
首先，改革政府及公營機構的採購及招標制度，包括在評審時更重視創意設計和創新技術、並非只着重價低者得原則。
My first proposal is to reform the procurement and tendering systems of the Government and public organizations including attaching more importance to creative designs and innovative technology in evaluation rather than only putting emphasis on the lowest bid wins principle
我知道政府已就此作出檢討，同時亦有計劃在今年4月實施新採購制度，希望有關改革方向可以跟我的建議一致。
I know that the Government has conducted a review in this connection and is also planning at the same time to introduce a new procurement system in April this year . I hope that the direction of the reform is in line with my proposal
即使推出新制度，一旦落實時走樣，便會變得無用。
A new system will become ineffective if it is implemented in a distorted manner after being introduced
不少業界人士告訴我，他們在投標或申請審批建築項目時，向政府提議一些新建 造技術或新建築物料，負責審批的公務員第一句便問：那些新技術或新物料曾在哪個項目應用？
A number of members of the trade have told me that whenever they proposed to the Government to use new construction technologies or new construction materials when they submitted a tender or sought approval for a construction project the questions asked by the civil servant responsible for vetting and approval were In what projects had the new technologies or new materials been used?
如果任何事情均要有先例可援，有其他人做過才做，又何來創新和創意？
If precedents have to be provided for every proposal we can only follow the footsteps of others; how can we be innovative and creative?
希望政府可以正視此問題。
I hope that the Government can face the issue squarely
政府對投標者的經驗、資歷和資本要求，很多時不必要地過高，妨礙經驗較淺、規模較小的中小企業和年輕專業人士參與。
The Government has very often imposed unnecessarily high requirements on the experience qualifications and capital of tenderers hindering the participation of less experienced small - scale SMEs and young professionals in tender exercises
規模大、難度高的基建工程，當然要找有經驗有實力的公司承接，但一些中小型工程，涉及的技術不複雜，基本的專業資格當然需要，但是否一定要由經驗十分豐富、資本又十分雄厚的公司承辦？
Large - scale and more sophisticated infrastructure projects should certainly be awarded to companies with more experience and strength . However some small and medium projects only require basic professional qualifications but do not involve sophisticated technology . Is it necessary for these projects to be undertaken by highly experienced and heavily capitalized companies?
有時在評審時，還要計算投標者過去曾承接多少份政府合約，這樣新成立的公司，未承接過政府工程的年輕專業人士根本沒機會參與投標。
In some cases the number of government contracts previously awarded to tenderers has to be considered in evaluating the tenders . Hence start - up companies and young professionals who have never undertaken any government projects will basically have no opportunity to participate in tendering
我建議要將工程和服務合約適當分拆，避免不必要地將多項合約捆綁招標。
I have also proposed splitting works and service contracts as appropriate to avoid unnecessary bundled tender of multiple contracts
有些地區工程、小型建築工程、維修保養工程等，可能在幾個區，甚至全港18區推行，政府不必要將所有工程捆綁成為一份合約招標，為何不考慮一份合約涵蓋幾個地區的工程，這樣便可批出多份合約？
Some district - based projects minor construction works maintenance and renovation works etc may be carried out in a few districts or even all 18 districts of the territory . It is not necessary for the Government to bundle all the projects under one contract in a tender exercise . Why doesnt the Government consider grouping projects of several districts under one contract so that more contracts can be awarded?
當然，由一份合約包辦，政府管理上肯定會較容易，但如此一來，很多中小企的參與機會便減少，最後又是由大公司承辦，工程設計很多時一式一樣，缺乏創意和特色。
Of course it will definitely be easier for the Government to manage if all projects are incorporated under one contract . However in that case many SMEs will have fewer opportunities to take part . In the end all projects will again be undertaken by big companies whose project designs are very often identical and lacking in innovation and characteristics
第二，積極協助中小企及青年人開拓市場及把握粵港澳大灣區機遇，包括在大灣區開設更多辦事處，以便向有意在內地發展的中小企及青年人提供更多支援。
My second proposal is to actively assist local SMEs and young people to develop markets and seize the opportunities presented by the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area including setting up more offices in the Greater Bay Area to facilitate the provision of more support to SMEs and young people who wish to seek development on the Mainland
這點我在施政報告的致謝議案辯論時已經提及。
I have already mentioned this point in the debate over the Motion of Thanks in respect of the Policy Address
政府只在香港設立粵港澳大灣區建設督導委員會和委任粵港澳大灣區發展專員是不足夠的。
It is not sufficient for the Government to set up the Steering Committee for the Development of the Greater Bay Area in Hong Kong and appoint a Commissioner for the Development of the Greater Bay Area
政府現時在廣州設有駐粵辦，在深圳亦有一個聯絡處，這兩個城市與香港的經貿關係最密切，但同時與香港的競爭亦最激烈。
Currently the Government has only set up the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong in Guangzhou in addition to a liaison office in Shenzhen . While these two cities have the closest economic and trade relations with Hong Kong they are also the strongest competitors of Hong Kong
大灣區內其餘7個廣東省城市開發程度較低，相對可發展的空間和潛力也會較大，政府是否最少應在其中一兩個城市開設辦事處，以便開拓新市場，向有意在內地創業、就業、就學和居住的香港人提供直接支援？
As the remaining seven cities of the Guangdong Province included in the Greater Bay Area are relatively less developed they have relatively more room and potential for development . Should the Government at least set up offices in at least one or two of those cities so as to open up new markets and provide direct assistance to Hong Kong people who wish to start a business work study and reside on the Mainland?
第三，為合適的中小型工務工程舉辦建築設計比賽，讓勝出者參與工程，並向作品達到一定水平的落選參賽者提供合理的設計費用。
My third proposal is to hold architectural design competitions for suitable small and medium public works projects and allow winners to participate in the projects and provide unsuccessful entrants whose works have reached a certain standard with reasonable design fees
一個具創意的參賽設計，一份有質素的標書，都要花人力、物力和資源去做，即使是較小型的工程項目，隨時亦要花上10萬元、8萬元。
It takes manpower materials and resources to prepare an innovative design for a competition and a quality tender . Even for relatively minor works projects 100,000 or 80,000 may often be expended
大公司不會有困難應付有關開支，因為他們有雄厚的資源， 但對於中小型公司和年輕的專業人士，一次不中標、兩次不中標，第三次他們可能已再無財力參與。
While large companies will not have any difficulties paying the expenses given their abundant resources SMEs and young professionals may not have the financial resources to tender for the third time after making one or two unsuccessful attempts
政府早前招標的啟德體育園合約便是採用上這種方式，再之前的西九文化區設計比賽亦有這樣做，入圍的投標者或參賽者即使最終落選，也可以取回一定的設計費。
In the tender exercise for the Kai Tak Sports Park contract earlier the Government has adopted this approach . Before that this approach had also been adopted in the West Kowloon Cultural District design competition . Shortlisted tenderers or contestants who had failed could still receive a certain amount of design fees
不過，這兩項均是超大型工程，與中小企無關。
However these two mega - sized projects have nothing to do with SMEs
我建議對於一些中小型工程，政府亦可這樣做，資助達到一定水平要求的中小企，即使落選也可以給他們一點資助，同時可鼓勵他們繼續參與，累積更多經驗。
I suggest that the Government adopt this approach in small and medium projects by subsidizing SMEs which have reached a certain standard . Unsuccessful candidates should still be given some subsidies to incentivize them to continue to take part and accumulate more experience along the way
舉例來說，康文署公園的兒童遊樂設施，經常被人批評設計千篇一律、缺乏趣味，為甚麼不就此舉辦設計比賽？
For instance the childrens playgrounds in parks managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department have often been criticized as identically designed and uninteresting . Why not hold a design competition for childrens playgrounds?
香港有不少公園、公廁，政府均可舉辦設計比賽，還有郊野公園的休憩設施、避雨亭等，其實都可成為富有特色的設計項目。
There are many parks and public toilets in Hong Kong which can also be designed through competitions held by the Government . In addition the leisure facilities rain shelters etc . of country parks can in fact be turned into design projects with special characteristics
第四，提高持續進修基金的資助上限，以及擴闊資助範圍。
My fourth proposal is to raise the subsidy ceiling for the Continuing Education Fund and expand the funding scope
政府去年已將資助上限由1萬元增至2萬元，我對此表示感謝。
I thank the Government for raising the subsidy ceiling from 10,000 to 20,000 last year
不過，我在競選時要求將資助上限增至5萬元，因為不少專業進修課程的學費真的很高昂，對於部分年輕的專業人士構成壓力。
However during my electioneering I demanded that the subsidy ceiling be raised to 50,000 because the fees of quite a number of professional courses were really very high exerting pressure on some young professionals
除了資助進修，我亦建議向中小企提供員工培訓津貼。
In addition to subsidizing continuing education I have also suggested providing SMEs with staff training allowance
很多中小企僱主都想加強員工培訓，支持員工進修，但他們的公司可能只有幾名員工，如果其中一人要請假讀書、考試或上課，對公司運作可能有頗大影響。
Many SME employers wish to enhance staff training and support further studies of their employees . However given that some companies may only have a few employees if one of them takes leave for studies examination or class the operation of the company will be greatly affected
雖然培訓津貼未必能解決所有問題，但起碼可為僱主帶來鼓勵和幫助。
Although training allowance may not necessarily resolve all the problems it can at least incentivize and assist employers
第五，向有意創業的青年人提供限時的免費或廉租共享辦公室。
My fifth proposal is to provide young people with aspirations for starting their own business with free or low - rent shared offices on a time limited basis
香港租金高昂眾所周知，對於一些有創意、有能力，但欠缺財力的年輕創業者，租金是他們最難應付的問題，佔營運成本很大比例。
As we all know rents are high in Hong Kong . To some creative and capable young entrepreneurs who lack financial backing their greatest problem is rent payment which accounts for a high proportion of operating costs
我早前到過杭州考察，當地政府向有意到該處發展的外省大學畢業生提供"人才屋"，開始時是免租金或低租金，之後再慢慢調升至貼近市值租金水平。
I have been to Hangzhou for inspection recently . The local government provides university graduates from other provinces who intend to move there for development with housing for talents at low or no rent at the beginning before slowly raising the rent to a level close to the market rate later
我知道香港科技園公司已有類似計劃，但都是針對創新科技領域，而且門檻高，非一般青年人或初創企業能合資格租用。
I know that the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation has a similar scheme in place but it only targets talents in the IT sector and the threshold is high making it impossible for ordinary young people or start - up enterprises to become eligible tenants
香港部分大學也有相關做法，以支持出色的研究生創業。
Some universities of Hong Kong have also adopted a similar practice in order to assist outstanding postgraduate students in starting their own business
香港雖然缺地缺屋，但如果政府有心做，仍可以做得到。
Despite the lack of land and housing in Hong Kong the Government can still provide more housing if it has the determination to do so
例如利用閒置政府建築物或空置校舍，把這些單位改作住宅可能要添加很多設施，但改作共享辦公室可能簡單得多，政府何不考慮一下？
For example it may make use of idle government buildings or vacant school premises . While converting these premises into residential units may require the addition of many facilities it may be much simpler to convert them into shared offices . Will the Government consider this proposal?
最後一點，建立層次分明的置業階梯。
My last proposal is to build a home ownership ladder with clearly defined levels
香港創業難、守業難，置業更是難上加難。
In Hong Kong it is difficult to start a new business and sustain the business and it is even more difficult to acquire a property
雖然樓價最近有輕微回落，但仍然脫離一般市民的負擔能力。
Despite the recent slight decrease in property prices they are still beyond the affordability of the general public
資助出售房屋的種類及供應近年已有增加，但申請人太多，抽中居屋難過中六合彩，令不少人的置業願望變成失望、絕望，削弱了他們向上流動的機會和動力。
While the types and supply of subsidized sale housing have increased in recent years over - subscription has made it more difficult for applicants to buy a flat under the Home Ownership Scheme than to win the Mark Six lottery . The home ownership aspirations of quite a number of people have turned into disappointment and despair undermining their chances of and motivation for upward mobility
我昨天已就改革資助出售房屋抽籤機制提出口頭質詢，建議提高多次抽籤不中人士的中籤率。
Yesterday I raised an oral question on reforming the ballot mechanism for subsidized sale housing in which I suggested boosting the chance to purchase a flat for applicants who had repeatedly applied but in vain
我過去曾就優化資助出售房屋制度提出多項建議，包括調高居屋白表比例或增設只供白表人士申請的資助房屋、重建夾屋，設立資助出售房屋回購制度，以及加強不同類別資助房屋的設計、間隔和用料的分野等。
I have previously put forward a number of proposals on optimizing the subsidized sale housing regime including raising the ratio of White Form applicants or providing additional subsidized housing exclusive to White Form applicants; re - launching the Sandwich Class Housing Scheme; establishing a regime for buying back subsidized sale housing; and increasing the variety of designs layouts and materials used for different types of subsidized housing etc
成功靠實幹，買樓則"靠父幹"，現在甚至說要"靠爺幹"。
Success hinges on hard work; buying a property hinges on fathers deeds; and now we may even say that this hinges on grandfathers deeds