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我想特別指出，中小學課室的標準並不是根據小班教學而訂定的，例如每25.5名學童便有一個小學課室，而每40名青少年便有一個中學課室。
I would like to point out in particular that the standards for provision of classrooms in primary and secondary schools do not cater for small class teaching for example 1 primary school classroom per 25.5 students and 1 secondary school classroom per 40 adolescents
因此，我建議重新檢討中小學課室的標準，以配合教育發展的需要。
Thus I suggest a review be conducted on the standards for provision of classrooms in primary and secondary schools in order to meet the needs of education development
香港實在不應該再有"火柴盒"學校，所以我很希望可以提升校舍質素。
The so - called matchbox schools should not exist in Hong Kong anymore and I very much hope that the quality of school premises can be enhanced
至於特殊學校則並無既定標準，有特別需要的學生根本一直被忽略。
As regards special schools no established standards have been set which well reflects that students with special needs have been neglected all along
第四項修正是為大專教育制訂標準。
Item 4 of my amendment proposes to set standards for provision of tertiary education
現時大學學位並無既定標準，但大學的入學率卻相當低，只有18%，相比歐洲的50%或新加坡的25%，香港青年人要升讀大學可說是競爭非常劇烈。
At present no established standards have been set for provision of university places but our university enrolment rate is at the low mark of only 18 % compared with 50 % in Europe and 25 % in Singapore . Young people in Hong Kong face very keen competition in university admission
政府近年經常說要提高競爭力，卻一直沒有增加大學學額，只顧開發基建，空談增加多少個核心商業區，而東大嶼便是其中一個目標。
In recent years the Government has often talked about enhancing our competitiveness but the number of university places has not been increased . The Government is only concerned about implementing infrastructure development and setting up a few more core business districts one of which is the East Lantau Metropolis . All these are just empty talks
徒有硬件但沒有相應的人才培訓，試問怎能提高我們的競爭力呢？
If we only have the hardware without providing the corresponding training of talent how can our competitiveness be enhanced?
第五及六項修正都是關於康樂及休憩用地的。
Items 5 and 6 of my amendment concern recreation and open space
我在修正案中要求政府就市民的休憩習慣進行全面研究，因為上一次進行研究已是上世紀1995年的事，現時的標準可能有需要作出修訂。
I ask the Government to conduct a comprehensive study on leisure habits of the public because the last study was conducted in 1995 in the last century and it may be necessary to amend the existing standard . HKPSG has a very detailed definition for open space
《規劃標準》對休憩用地有非常詳細的定義，簡單而言，每名市民最少要有1平方米的休憩用地。當局應該提供數據，說明目前的休憩用地是否能夠滿足這項規定。
Simply put each person should be provided with an open space of at least 1 sq m The authorities should provide us with figures to explain whether the current open space provided complies with this requirement
此外，我亦特別關注綠化地帶。
Furthermore I am particularly concerned about the green belt areas
《規劃標準》訂明，綠化地帶"位於市區邊緣地區和郊野地區的林地和植被土地，用以限制城區發展無計劃地擴散"。
HKPSG states that the green belt area is [w]oodland and vegetated land at urban fringe areas and countryside to limit the sprawl of urban development
可是，發展局局長陳茂波前年竟然指出，改劃綠化地 帶是公開、透明、合理的，而且僅1%的綠化地帶便可提供89,000個住宅單位，而且其中七成是公屋，社會必須作出取捨。
Nevertheless Secretary for Development Paul CHAN surprisingly said two years ago that rezoning the green belt areas was an open transparent and reasonable measure and only about 1 % of the green belt sites is enough to provide 89 000 residential flats over 70 % of which would be public housing and the community had to accept trade - off
在開發綠化地帶後，下一個目標是否特首夢寐以求、神聖不可侵犯的郊野公園呢？
After developing the green belt areas will our sacred country parks which are desperately craved by LEUNG Chun - ying be the next target?
最後，我想談談香港保育政策失當的問題。
Finally I want to talk about the problem of ineffective conservation policy of Hong Kong
《規劃標準》的第十章是關於自然保育和文物保護的，但在香港現今的發展邏輯下，除經濟發展外，大自然和文物皆可以隨時拆毀，亦有需要讓路。
Chapter 10 of HKPSG is about nature conservation and heritage conservation but under the existing development logic nature and heritage can be destroyed anytime to give way to economic development
發展局局長身兼古物事務監督，對於近年香港古蹟的凋零實在難辭其咎。
As the Secretary for Development is also wearing the hat of the Antiquities Authority he cannot shirk the responsibility for the reducing number of monuments in recent years
本港不少文化遺產都是毀於他的手中，但他依然只顧覓地建屋，致令很多歷史建築物瀕臨清拆。
A number of things that belong to cultural heritage had been destroyed in his hands and all he cares about is to identify land for housing development to the neglect that many historic buildings will soon be demolished
在剛過去的周末，局長還在其網誌表示發展與保育其實並不對立。
Last weekend the Secretary even said in his blog that development and conservation were actually not mutually exclusive
雖然它見證了香港歷史的發展，但陳茂波卻一直冷待，現在評審小組更建議不賦予評級。
Although these houses are evidence of Hong Kongs development they have been indifferently treated by Paul CHAN and the assessment panel even suggests not giving the houses any grading
《香港2030+》的規劃便是要拆毀和消滅香港的歷史及真相，不斷移山填海，大興土木，以為這樣便是香港未來的願景，這是大錯特錯的。
I think the planning under Hong Kong 2030 intends to remove and destroy the history and true facts of Hong Kong . It seeks to level hills reclaim land and launch large - scale development projects thinking that these measures will form Hong Kongs future which is utterly wrong
我希望我提出的修正案可以令其他議員認真思考，優化生活環境並非單純興建商場、基建、寫字樓，還應該包括保護環境、社區和歷史建築物，這些設施是必須的。
I hope that my amendment will make other Members consider the matter seriously . To improve our living environment the Government should not simply build shopping centres infrastructure and offices it should also protect our environment our communities and historic buildings which are essential facilities
換言之，我們必須支持本土文化和集體回憶。
In other words we should support local culture and preserve our collective memories
代理主席，就今天有關"更新《香港規劃標準與準則》及增加社區設施以優化生活環境"的議案辯論，我聽到多位議員同事的發言，把香港的規劃問題說得"衰到無人有"、罪狀罄竹難書。這樣說下去，我懷疑規劃的"規"字是虧欠的"虧"，多於規矩的"規"，真是"虧"到不得了。整個問題在於，政府的規劃至目前為止仍未從社區和人的角度出發。
Deputy President as regards todays motion debate on Updating the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines and increasing community facilities to enhance living environment I have listened to the speeches of various Members who have described the planning of Hong Kong as worse than worst with countless problems
代理主席，本屆政府克服重重困難，努力覓地建屋，增加房屋供應，其解決房屋問題的決心和勇氣值得肯定。
Deputy President the Government of the current term has overcome numerous difficulties in its efforts to identify land for housing construction to increase housing supply . Its determination and courage to resolve the housing problem is commendable
民主建港協進聯盟支持政府覓地建屋，畢竟住屋是市民最殷切的基本需求。
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong DAB supports the Governments efforts in identifying land for housing construction . After all housing is the most acute basic demand of the public
政府覓地，很多時候要"見縫插針"，甚至將GIC用地轉為住宅用地。
When identifying sites the Government very often tries to grab every single space available and even turn Government Institution and Community GIC sites into residential sites . DAB has stressed time and again that housing should not be developed at the expense of community facilities
民建聯一再強調，建屋不代表要犧牲建設社區設施，規劃建屋的同時，不能忽略當區居民的需求。
When planning for housing construction the authorities should not ignore the demand of local residents
我們一直倡議要達到發展雙贏的局面，必須提升地區交通容量及社區設施，建屋和增加社區設施同步發展，規劃更必須走在需求前面。
We have been advocating a win - win development by increasing the traffic capacity and community facilities in the local areas . Housing construction and the enhancement of community facilities should be developed in tandem . Planning should even be made before demand arises
以觀塘為例，油塘區有4個建屋發展項目，待項目落成後，區內人口將增至10萬人至12萬人。
Take Kwun Tong as an example . Four housing development projects are underway in Yau Tong district . Upon completion of the projects the population in the district will increase to 100 000 to 120 000
附近交通、街市，以至社區設施都未能滿足龐大的人口需求，特別是區內多年來缺乏分科診所，民建聯一直向政府爭取不果。
The transport market and community facilities in the vicinity will fall short of the demand of the huge population . In particular there has been a lack of polyclinics in the district for years . DAB has all along tried to ask the Government to provide this facility but to no avail
缺乏完善規劃下強行推展建屋計劃，只會令社區設施不勝負荷，其後要再加建社區設施便更困難。
If housing projects are forcibly implemented in the absence of proper planning community facilities will be overloaded making it more difficult to enhance community facilities afterwards
我特別藉此機會再次提醒政府當局，發展與社區設施必須達致雙贏。
I would take this opportunity to remind the Administration once again that housing and community facilities should be developed together to achieve a win - win situation
油塘區市民表明，希望在區內設立分科診所。
The residents of Yau Tong district have clearly indicated their wish for a polyclinic in the district
碧雲道建屋計劃已包括設立分科診所，我們同時要求鯉魚門邨第四期計劃納入綜合大樓，提供文娛、康樂、體育及圖書館等設施，以滿足當區居民的需求。
The Pik Wan Road housing project has included the provision of a polyclinic . We also ask for a complex to be incorporated into Phase 4 of the development of the Lei Yue Mun Estate to provide cultural recreational sports and library facilities with a view to meeting the demand of the local residents
我們向政府反映時，官員往往表示根據《香港規劃標準與準則》，區內已設有足夠圖書館，但實際上這些設施不能全面服務居民，令市民感到遺憾。
When we relay their views to the Government officials often say that there are sufficient libraries in the district according to the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines HKPSG . However much to the regret of the public not all local residents are served by these facilities
區內多個公共圖書館服務未能覆蓋的地區，包括黃大仙的鳳德、鳳凰及龍星區。
The areas in the district that are not served by public libraries include Fung Tak Fung Wong and Lung Sing districts in Wong Tai Sin
政府較早前提出，在不久將來在鑽石山推出綜合發展計劃，屆時人口會增加過萬，而鑽石山綜合發展區正好處於圖書館服務未能覆蓋的區域。
The Government has recently announced that a comprehensive development programme will be launched in Diamond Hill in the near future and after its completion the population is expected to be over 10 000 . The Diamond Hill Comprehensive Development Area is situated in an area not covered by library service
增設分區圖書館，正好提供區內欠缺的其中一個重要社會設施配套。
The addition of a new district library will make up for one of the important ancillary community facilities unavailable in the district now
增加圖書館亦可加強服務周邊區域的居民，優化整個黃大仙的圖書館服務。
The new library will also enhance the service to the residents of neighbouring areas and improve the library service of the entire Wong Tai Sin District
此外，慈雲山南社區中心樓高6層，為區內居民提供不同類型的康樂、文化及公益活動，但社區中心一直以來未設有無障礙升降機設施，殘疾人士及長者到訪中心要步上多級樓梯，影響他們參與活動的機會。
In addition the six - storey Tsz Wan Shan South Estate Community Centre provides various types of recreational cultural and community activities for local residents . However no barrier - free lift has ever been provided in the Community Centre . Disabled people and the elderly have to walk up many stairs when they visit the Community Centre which discourages from joining the activities there
九龍東居民很幸運，過去6年已有兩項上坡工程竣工，一項是由港鐵公司負責、沙中線工程中的慈雲山行人通道系統；另一項是由市區重建局負責、觀塘市中心重建計劃的月華街行人連接系統。
The residents of Kowloon East are very fortunate to have two hillside construction projects completed in the past six years one is the Pedestrian Link at Tsz Wan Shan which is implemented under the Shatin to Central Link project by the MTR Corporation Limited; and the other one is the Yuet Wah Street pedestrian linkage developed by the Urban Renewal Authority under the Kwun Tong Town Centre redevelopment project . DAB started to propose the construction of a pedestrian link at Tsz Wan Shan in as early as 2006
十年時間的爭取，實在不易，但民建聯樂見這項惠民政策的落實。
This 10 - year fight has not been won easily but DAB is happy to see this policy implemented which benefits the community
民建聯提議設立"上坡工程基金"，以加快在上坡地區設置升降機及扶手電梯工程。
DAB proposes to set up a hillside works fund to expedite the installation of hillside lifts and escalators
如透過"專款專用"配合地區工程，將更能貼地反映民意，讓市民掌握政府興建無障礙設施的措施。
If these community works can be financed on a dedicated - funds - for - dedicated - uses basis public opinions will be even better addressed enabling the public to monitor the Governments construction of barrier - free facilities
我們促請政府當局將慈雲山扶手電梯的做法推廣至竹園北、富山、彩雲、四順、藍田、秀茂坪及寶達等地區，在區內加設上坡扶手電梯。
We urge the Administration to promote the practice of building the Pedestrian Link at Tsz Wan Shan to other districts such as Chuk Yuen North Fu Shan Choi Wan Sze Shun Lam Tin Sau Mau Ping and Po Tak to install hillside escalators there
我想藉此機會特別提出九龍東另一個因《規劃標準》產生的問題，就是車位供應不足。
I would like to take this opportunity to particularly point out another problem in Kowloon East arising from HKPSG namely the shortage of parking spaces
我希望當局鑒於現時九龍東、觀塘及黃大仙 的需要，盡快放棄遵循《規劃標準》，按實際需要加設泊車位。
In view of the current needs of Kowloon East Kwun Tong and Wong Tai Sin I hope that the authorities will stop sticking to HKPSG and expeditiously provide more parking spaces based on the actual needs
現時區內的問題可總結為：司機冒險違泊，警方無奈執法，市民危險犯法。
The current problems in the district can be summed up as drivers risk parking illegally; the Police have no choice but to enforce the law; and the public violate the law recklessly
秀茂坪邨依山而建，住在山頂的居民往往依靠扶手電梯出入商場，使用輪椅的朋友卻無法使用扶手電梯。
The residents living on the hilltop very often rely on escalators to get in and out of the shopping mall but wheelchair users cannot use the escalator
我們促請政府當局考慮，使用輪椅人士寸步難行，根本無法融入社區。
We urge the Administration to take into account that inaccessibility of wheelchair users has rendered their integration into the community completely impossible
主席，今天討論的議案有關《香港規劃標準與準則》，我亦就該議題提出修正案，主要加入兩個非常重要和《規劃標準》長期欠缺的的範圍。
President the motion we are discussing today is related to the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines HKPSG and I have proposed an amendment to the motion mainly to include two very important points that HKPSG has all along failed to cover
第一，加入長者友善社區及設施的標準；第二，要有長期、長遠的執行力及約束力來落實相關的《規劃標準》。
First it is necessary for these community facilities to include elements friendly to the elderly population; second long - term binding force is essential to the implementation of the relevant planning standards
眾所周知，香港人口老化問題日趨嚴重，長者人口比例將會由現時的15%上升至2064年的36%，但《規劃標準》沒有隨之作出調整。
As we all know as the problem of population ageing is getting more serious the proportion of the elderly population will increase from the present 15 % to 36 % in 2064 but no corresponding adjustments have been made to HKPSG
香港大學研究團隊在10月13日發表有關因應香港人口老化而需要改善的城市規劃標準的研究報告。
A research team of the University of Hong Kong published on 13 October a report on town planning standards to be improved in response to an ageing population in Hong Kong
該報告的建議與我的看法一致，我提議要在《規劃標準》中制訂相關長者友善社區設施的標準。
The recommendations of the report are consistent with my views . I thus propose that HKPSG should include community facilities with elements friendly to the elderly population
該報告提到一個例子，每個屋苑都應該提供長者鄰舍中心，每17,000人口的社區就要提供1所長者地區中心。
One of the recommendations made in the report is that every housing estate should be provided with Neighbourhood Elderly Centres that is 1 Neighbourhood Elderly Centre should be provided in every community of 17 000 people
我們也關心其他年齡社群，但正如我剛才所說，現時的《規劃標準》就多個範圍訂立相關標準，雖然未必能夠與時並進。
We are also concerned about other age groups but as I have just said the present HKPSG has set standards for a range of areas though such standards may not keep abreast of the times
相關標準包括每1,000名3至6歲以下的幼童要有1所幼兒園，每25.5名6至11歲的兒童要有1間全日制學校課室，每1,000人要有5.5張醫院病床。
The relevant standards include 1 kindergarten for every 1 000 children aged 3 to 6 1 full - time school classroom for every 25.5 children aged 6 to 11 and 5.5 hospital beds for every 1 000 people
如果對照東區、黃大仙區、觀塘區、沙田區，數字便會急升至差不多每20名長者才有1張安老院舍床位。
In North District Tai Po Sai Kung and Yuen Long there is 1 RCHE bed for every 10 elderly persons; when compared with Eastern District Wong Tai Sin Kwun Tong and Sha Tin the ratio has increased 1 RCHE bed for more than 20 elderly persons
換句話說，兩個不同地區的長者與安老院舍床位的比例可以相差1倍。
In other words the ratio between elderly person and RCHE bed in two different districts may differ by 100 %
由於政府的《規劃標準》沒有訂立相關標準，所以沒有任何相關政策或監管。
As no relevant standards have been set in HKPSG there are no relevant policies or monitoring
除了要制訂長者設施的數量與人口比例的標準外，應該進一步包括更多長者友善的建築指引，並且增加社區護理設施，以推動長者能夠有活力地活在社區。
In addition to setting the ratio between the number of elderly facilities and population size the authorities should further stipulate some elderly - friendly building guidelines and increase community care facilities so as promote ageing in place
長遠來說，政府可以進一步從整體社區規劃方面考慮長者的需要，以迎合及迎接未來老齡化的社會。
In the long run the Government can further consider the needs of the elderly from the perspective of overall community planning in order to meet the ageing society in the future
讓我舉出兩個例子，近期鴨脷洲南香港駕駛學院用地改劃及堅尼地城加多近街公園的改劃申請。
Let me cite two examples namely the recent rezoning of Ap Lei Chau Driving School and the application for rezoning of Cadogan Street Park in Kennedy Town
根據《規劃標準》，兩區的休憩用地的比例都低於標準。
In accordance with HKPSG the open space ratio in the two districts is below standard
區內人口過多、設施不足，本來應該增加休憩用地，但政府仍然提交申請，而城市規劃委員會已經通過前者的申請，後者則尚待聆訊。
As the districts are overpopulated and have inadequate facilities additional open space should be provided . Yet the Government has still submitted the applications . TPB has already approved the former application while the latter has yet to be heard
所以，這份《規劃標準》是永遠無須符合或隨意可以違反的標準，實在形同虛設，得物無所用。
Hence standards contained in HKPSG need not be complied with or can be arbitrarily violated they are actually useless and exist in name only
主席，我發言主要支持陳淑莊議員和尹兆堅議員提出的關於教育設施和規劃標準的修正案，這牽涉大、中、小、幼等許多不同類型的學校。
President I speak mainly in support of the amendments of Ms Tanya CHAN and Mr Andrew WAN concerning education facilities and planning standards which involve various types of schools such as universities secondary schools primary schools and kindergartens
首先，我想談及幼稚園的問題。
First I would like to talk about the problem concerning kindergartens
"免費優質幼稚園教育計劃"將於2017年推行，免費幼稚園教育委員會早前建議將現時每1,000名3至6歲以下的幼童，設有730個半日制學額及250個全日制學額的標準，逐步修訂為500個半日制學額及500個全日制學額，全日制學額將會較現時多250個。
The Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme will be implemented in 2017 and the Committee on Free Kindergarten Education earlier proposed the gradual revision of the provision of kindergarten places from the present 730 half - day and 250 whole - day places to 500 half - day and 500 whole - day places for every 1 000 children aged between three and six . There will be an increase of 250 whole - day places as compared to now
這項建議已經獲得政府同意，而已經結束運作的立法會"研究落實免費幼稚園教育小組委員會"和教育界都普遍支持經修訂的規劃目標。
This proposal was already accepted by the Government and the Subcommittee to Study the Implementation of Free Kindergarten Education of the Legislative Council that had ceased operation and the education sector generally support the revised planning target
不過，這項新修訂何時才能落實、如何落實是很大的疑問。
That said when and how the revision can be implemented is still a great uncertainty
新的"免費優質幼稚園教育計劃"只有約七至八成的資助半日制學位可以免費，而幾乎全部全日制及長全日制學位仍然需要收費。
Under the new Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme only about 70 % to 80 % of subsidized half - day places will be free of charge and almost all whole - day and long whole - day places will still be fee - charging
如果按照新的規劃標準增加了全日制學額，但政府不肯向這些幼稚園增加資助額，只會令越來越多雙職家長需要繳交學費，將政府的責任推向家長，尤其是基層家長，是對基層家庭的歧視政策。
If following the increase of whole - day places under the new planning standard the Government is unwilling to increase subsidies for the kindergartens concerned more and more dual - income parents will be made to pay tuition fees and the responsibility of the Government will be shifted onto parents particularly grass - roots parents . Such a policy will discriminate against grass - roots families
而且，在成本結構下，幼稚園是否願意提供更多全日制學額也令人質疑。
Furthermore one must query whether the kindergartens are willing to provide more whole - day places under their cost structures
主席，我真的不明白，主導人口政策的林鄭月娥司長說要釋放婦女勞動力，以推動香港的經濟，但政府寧願增加託兒名額，力推"為祖父母而設的幼兒照顧訓練課程試驗計劃"，都不願意認真地資助全日制及長全日制幼稚園。
President I am honestly perplexed as to why the Government would rather increase the number of child care places and vigorously promote the Pilot Project on Child Care Training for Grandparents than seriously subsidize whole - day and long whole - day kindergartens given that Chief Secretary Carrie LAM who steers the population policy has talked about unleashing the female labour force to foster the economy of Hong Kong
教育局更說免費教育，不一定全部免費。
The Education Bureau has even indicated that free education may not be free in all cases
這說法令大家感到很失望，亦不知道為何免費教育可以不免費。
This saying has disappointed all people who fail to see why free education can be not free
如果是這樣，只是修訂規劃標準有何作用呢？
If this saying is true what is the use of merely revising the planning standard?
沒有政策及資源配合，標準終究只是一個標準，一個書面上的標準，說出來動聽，但經不起實踐的考驗。
Without the support in terms of policies and resources a standard will only be a standard a written standard that sounds pleasant but cannot stand the test of practice
中、小學的規劃標準也有類似情況，甚至更嚴重。
Similar and even more serious problems are found in the planning standards for secondary and primary schools
全港低於標準校舍潛在的問題實在數之不盡，教育局多年來的政策不善，以及部門之間各自為政的例子，更是罄竹難書。
There are numerous hidden problems with sub - standard school premises in Hong Kong and the cases involving poor policies rolled out by the Education Bureau over the years and lack of coordination among government departments are likewise countless
事實上，這個最基本的規劃標準早於2000年以前已經訂下，即距今十多二十年，教育局即使滿足了社區人口與提供學校數目的標準，也不代表有關的學校設施是符合標準的。
In fact this fundamental planning standard was formulated before 2000 that is some 10 to 20 years ago . Even if the Education Bureau has satisfied the standard concerning community population and the number of schools provided it does not mean that the school facilities concerned are up to standard
正如教育局昨天回覆我的書面質詢提到，截至上月，在現時約900間公營學校中，按現行標準興建的校舍只有200多所，即大約四分之一。
In reply to my written question the Education Bureau indicated yesterday that as at last month among about 900 public sector schools only about 200 or a quarter of them were built according to the prevailing standards
主席，單是學校面積這個準則，教育局也承認有100間學校的面積是低於3,000平方米，即不足現時標準的一半，也即少於半個足球場。
President regarding the criterion on the area of school premises alone the Education Bureau has acknowledged that the area of some 100 schools is less than 3 000 sq m which is less than 50 % of the area required and which is smaller than half a football pitch
這100間學校可以號稱為超級迷你學校，而當中更包括中學，我實地探訪過的也超過5間。
Such 100 schools can be called super mini schools and some of them are even secondary schools . I have paid site visits to more than five of such schools
我早前走訪過一間低於標準、全港首間屋邨"火柴盒"學校，屋邨正在進行重建，但教育局和房屋署各自為政，拒絕學校要求一併與屋邨進行規劃，學校重建重置無期，連提升至規劃標準也無望。
I earlier paid a visit to a sub - standard matchbox public housing estate school which was the first of its kind in Hong Kong . While the reconstruction of the housing estate is going on the schools request for planning in tandem was rejected due to the lack of coordination between the Education Bureau and the Housing Department . Not only does the school see no definite date for its reprovisioning and reconstruction it also cannot expect to be upgraded in compliance with the planning standards
我們不應以學校的設施符合當年興建的標準為藉口，而應改善這些學校的設施。
Instead of using the pretext that school facilities were in compliance with the standards in effect when they were constructed years back we should seek to improve the facilities of the schools
近日，不少車位以非常高的價錢出售，有些更高達200萬元，價錢真的沒有最高，只有更高。
Recently many parking spaces have been sold at sky - high prices with some reaching the high mark of 2 million and the prices can only go higher
私家車車位越炒越貴，甚至媲美公屋和居屋的升勢。
The prices of parking spaces have been pushed up by speculation even to an extent similar to those of public rental housing units or Home Ownership Scheme flats
我最近亦看到報道，香港仔某屋邨停車場出售其中一個單號私家車車位也要116萬元，相信創出全港屋苑私家車車位的新高。
Recently it has been reported that a parking space accommodating one vehicle in a housing estate in Aberdeen was sold at 1,160,000 . I believe it has broken the record of parking space prices in all housing estates in Hong Kong
政府為了減少私家車的數量，在規劃時刻意壓低私家車車位的供應量，但這樣只會令炒風更熾熱。
In order to reduce the number of private vehicles the Government has deliberately reduced the supply of private vehicle parking spaces in the course of planning speculation has thus been fuelled
事實上，亦因為私家車車位和營業車車位長期不足，很多市民曾向不同的議員投訴，我在這裏不多談投訴內容。
In fact due to the prolonged shortage of parking spaces for both private and commercial vehicles many people have complained to different Members and I will not talk about the details of the complaints here