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主席，我們一直建議不如待10個月後若業主還未售出原有物業，才收取DSD。
President we have been suggesting that the payment of DSD be postponed by 10 months that is when homeowners have not sold their original properties
當他們換樓後就能夠把原有物業在二手市場出售，增加二手市場的選擇，讓樓市自行運作，對想"上車"置業的市民會有很大幫助。
After they have moved into their new homes they will be able to sell the original properties in the secondary market thus offering more choices in the secondary market . If we let the property market regulate itself it will be of great help to those who would like to buy their first homes
主席，施政報告有支援商界開拓市場的措施，而香港有"一國兩制"之利，在國家推動粵港澳大灣區建設的大方向之下，可以得到經濟增長動力。
President there are measures in the Policy Address to support the business sector in tapping new markets . We also have an edge under one country two systems . Leveraging these and moving in the main direction of promotion of the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area by the State Hong Kong economy will be able to gather growth momentum
正如施政報告所說，廣深港高速鐵路香港段、港珠澳大橋，以及即將開通的蓮塘/香園圍口岸，基本實現了粵港澳"一小時生活圈"，對於港人而言，在內地工作、居住、生活都有更多選擇。
As stated in the Policy Address with the commissioning of the Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link and the HongKong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge HZMB as well as the new land boundary control point at LiantangHeung Yuen Wai to be opened soon a one - hour living circle encompassing Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao is basically formed . For Hong Kong people there will be more choices in working and living in the Mainland
大灣區需求龐大，機遇處處。
The Greater Bay Area has huge demands and offers a lot of opportunities
香港人對在大灣區工作存有憂慮，其中一點是國家新訂的稅務制度，香港人擔心如果要全球收入徵稅，影響將會非常大。
However Hong Kong people have concerns about working in the Greater Bay Area . One of the concerns is the new tax regime instituted in the Mainland . Hong Kong people worry that if income tax is to be levied on a worldwide basis the impact will be very great
最近數月，我們多次向政府及內地不同部門表達這方面的意見，我們有信心當局會適當回應港人就稅務方面的關注，這對於香港人融入大灣區亦有很大幫助。
In recent months we have relayed our views to the Government and various departments in the Mainland on a number of occasions . We are confident that the authorities will suitably address the taxation concern of Hong Kong people . This will also help the integration of Hong Kong people in the Greater Bay Area enormously
主席，過去數年，香港一直保持經濟增長，但我們擔心在數方面的夾擊之下，明年的經濟可能會轉弱。
President we have enjoyed sustained economic growth for the past few years . However in the face of a number of negative factors we are worried that the economy may weaken next year
所以，我懇請政府密切注意局勢發展，應鬆綁之處就鬆綁，應提供協助之處就提供協助。
Therefore I urge the Government to monitor the situation closely remove restrictions where necessary and render more support where it is due
主席，現在我以署理財政司司長，以及財經事務及庫務局局長的身份發言。
President I now speak in my capacities as Acting Financial Secretary and Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
首先，我們感謝內務委員會主席就行政長官2018年施政報告提出致謝議案，讓政府能充分聽取議員對於施政報告的意見和看法，亦感謝剛才議員的發言。
Before all else we thank the Chairman of the House Committee for proposing the Motion of Thanks in respect of the Chief Executives 2018 Policy Address thereby allowing the Government to fully listen to Members comments and views on the Policy Address . I also thank Members for their speeches just now
行政長官在今年的施政報告以"堅定前行燃點希望"為主題，提出了一系列的措施，涵蓋經濟發展、土地房屋、交通運輸、教育、勞工福利、醫療衞生等不同範疇，充分反映特區政府繼續大力發展經濟，改善民生的決心。
Under the theme of Striving Ahead Rekindling Hope the Chief Executive has proposed in this years Policy Address a series of initiatives covering different areas such as economic development land and housing transport education labour welfare medical and health services etc . All fully reflecting the determination of the Special Administrative Region Government to continue to strive for economic development and improve the peoples livelihood
在編製明年的財政預算案時，財政司司長會在財政資源上作出配合，讓各項措施能早日落實展開，令市民盡快受惠。
In compiling the Budget next year the Financial Secretary will provide financial resources correspondingly so that various initiatives can commence expeditiously and benefit members of the public as soon as possible
主席，接着下來，我會就香港的經濟近況、經濟展望和未來經濟發展的一些方向作扼要說明。
President in the following speech I will briefly talk about Hong Kongs latest economic situation economic outlook and some directions for economic development in the future
首先是經濟近況。
Let me start with the latest economic situation
今年上半年，受惠於環球經濟情況，香港經濟強勁增長達4%。
Benefited from the global economic situation Hong Kong economy saw a strong growth of 4 % in the first half of this year
經濟活動在第三季維持穩健擴張。
Economic activities maintained solid expansion in the third quarter
商品出口貨值在第三季按年增長9%，增幅與第二季相若。
Merchandise exports increased by 9 % year on year in value terms in the third quarter the growth being more or less the same as that in the second quarter
在本地消費需求穩健和訪港旅客明顯增長的支持下，零售銷貨量按年增長5.1%。
Backed by a steady demand for local consumption and obvious increase in the number of inbound visitors retail sales have grown 5.1 % over a year earlier
然而，中美貿易摩擦、美國加息、股市調整等不利因素對本港經濟的影響逐漸浮現。
However impacts of unfavourable factors such as the trade tensions between China and the United States the interest rate hike in the United States stock market corrections etc . on Hong Kong economy have gradually surfaced
近月不同機構進行的業務展望調查結果均顯示營商氣氛轉趨審慎。
The findings of business tendency surveys conducted by different organizations in recent months indicate that the business atmosphere has turned cautious
9月份貨物出口和零售銷貨量的增長幅度亦見減慢。
The growth in exports of goods and retail sales also slowed down in September
樓市方面，受外圍不利因素增加和本地銀行上調利率等最新發展影響，樓市自8月起略為冷卻，交投轉趨淡靜，樓價回落。
Regarding the property market affected by the latest developments such as increased unfavourable external factors and upward adjustment of interest rates by local banks the property market has slightly cooled down since August
今年8月至10月的住宅物業買賣合約數目回落至每月平均約4,200宗，明顯低於今年首7個月的每月平均5,700宗。
Transactions have quieted down and property prices fallen . The monthly average number of sale and purchase agreements for residential property from August to October this year has dropped to about 4 200 obviously lower than 5 700 in the first seven months this year
整體樓價在8月下跌0.1%後，於9月再下跌1.4%。
After the drop of 0.1 % in August overall property prices further dropped 1.4 % in September
最新資料顯示，樓價在10月持續偏軟，二手交投淡靜。
As indicated by the latest information property prices stayed soft in October and secondary market transactions have quieted down
勞工市場方面，近月的失業率維持在2.8%，是過去20年以來的最低水平。
In the labour market the unemployment rate in recent months stood at 2.8 % the lowest level in the past 20 years
總就業人數續見穩健增長，市民收入普遍有實質改善。
Total employment continued to grow steadily . In general peoples income has improved in real terms
物價方面，今年首9個月的基本通脹率平均為2.5%，略高於去年全年的1.7%。
Concerning the prices of goods the average underlying inflation rate was 2.5 % in the first nine months this year slightly higher than the annual rate of 1.7 % last year
隨着經濟在過去一年多的強勁增長，本地成本有所上升，加上早前新訂住宅租金上升的影響，今年餘下時間的通脹率或會有輕微的上升壓力。
Following the robust growth of the economy over the past year or so local costs have increased . Coupled with the impact of the previous increase in fresh - letting residential rentals there may be slight upward pressure on the inflation rate in the rest of this year
在經濟前景方面，環球經濟今年以來雖然持續擴張，但近期的增長勢頭已有減慢的跡象，各主要經濟體的表現也漸見參差。
Regarding the economic outlook despite the continuous expansion of the global economy this year the momentum has recently shown signs of slowing down . Various major economies have gradually shown mixed performance
內地經濟穩健，今年首3季合計按年增長6.7%。
The Mainland economy performed soundly with a total year - on - year growth of 6.7 % in the first three quarters of this year
而美國經濟繼續受惠於擴張性財政政策的刺激，今年以來增長顯著加快。
The American economy which continues to be stimulated by the expansionary fiscal policy has grown visibly faster this year
但是，另一方面，歐羅區和日本經濟雖然持續擴張，但增速已較去年遜色。
Meanwhile despite the continuous expansion of the economies in the Euro area and Japan the growth rate was slower than that of last year
其他亞洲新興市場經濟體普遍穩健擴張，但區內的生產及貿易活動在9月開始表現參差。
The economies of other emerging markets in Asia have in general expanded solidly but manufacturing and trading activities in the region began to show mixed performance in September
國際貨幣基金組織上月把今明兩年全球經濟的增長預測由3.9%下調至3.7%，並且強調經濟前景面對的下行風險正在加劇。
Last month the International Monetary Fund lowered the projected growth of the global economy for this year and next year from 3.9 % to 3.7 % emphasizing the worsening downside risks in the economic outlook
目前，最令人擔憂的是貿易保護主義抬頭。
At present what is most worrying is the rise in trade protectionism
美國今年以來採取單邊保護主義，挑起貿易爭端，為全球貿易體系帶來衝擊，對環球經濟構成巨大威脅。
This year the United States has adopted unilateralism triggering trade conflicts dealing a blow to trading entities around the world and posing an enormous threat to the global economy
中美貿易摩擦升溫，固然會直接由貿易渠道影響香港經濟，同時世界兩個最大經濟體的經貿糾紛，必然會為環球經濟氣氛帶來負面影響，促使投資活動減少，令金融市場更為波動，在多方面影響香港的經濟活動。
Undoubtedly escalating trade tensions between China and the United States will directly affect Hong Kong economy through the trading channels . At the same time economic and trade conflicts between the two largest economies in the world will certainly bring adverse effects to the global economic atmosphere causing reduction in investments and making the financial market more volatile thus affecting the economic activities in Hong Kong on various fronts
面對當前形勢，政府一直與業界保持密切溝通，並且採取多項措施應對，協助業界拓展市場和分散風險。
Facing the present situation the Government has all along maintained close communication with the industries and adopted various countermeasures to assist the industries in developing markets and diverting risks
政府會繼續密切留意事態發展，適時推行支援業界的措施。
The Government will continue to keep a close watch on the development of the situation and roll out measures to support the industries in a timely manner
另一方面，先進經濟體的金融狀況進一步收緊亦是環球經濟下行的主要風險因素。
Meanwhile the further tightened financial condition of the advanced economies is also a key factor for the downside risks to the global economy
美國聯邦儲備局自2015年年底以來已經加息8次，並表示未來仍會逐步加息。
Since the end of 2015 the Federal Reserve of the United States has raised the interest rate eight times adding that there will be successive rate hikes in the future
聯儲局主席鮑威爾在10月初表示，未來的政策利率有機會高於長遠的中性利率，暗示仍有相當大的加息空間。
In early October Jerome POWELL Chairman of the Federal Reserve said it was possible that the future policy rate would be higher than the long - term neutral rate implying that there was still much room for raising the interest rate
目前市場預計聯儲局在12月會加息的機會大概為七成。
According to the present market anticipation the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December is about 70 %
歐羅區方面，隨着當地通縮風險減退，歐洲央行自上月起已把每月淨資產購買規模減半，並計劃於今年年底結束資產購買計劃。
In the Euro area as the local deflation risk has reduced the European Central Bank cut the monthly net asset purchases by half last month and planned to end the Asset Purchase Programme at the end of this year
此外，我們必須關注部分新興市場的狀況。
In addition we must pay attention to the situation of some of the emerging markets
美國息率上升，美元走強，加上貿易摩擦升溫，為新興市場帶來資金流出的壓力。
Interest rate hikes in the United States and a stronger US dollar coupled with escalating trade tensions have brought pressure of outflow of funds to bear on emerging markets
部分經濟基調較弱的經濟體的金融市場在過去數月經歷激烈震盪，阿根廷和 土耳其的貨幣今年以來已大幅貶值，連帶部分亞洲新興經濟體的貨幣也受到不同程度的壓力，為環球金融和經濟的穩定帶來威脅，須提高警覺。
In the past few months financial markets of some economies with weaker fundamentals have experienced severe turbulence . The Argentine and Turkish currencies have drastically depreciated this year while those in some Asian emerging economies have also been subjected to varying degrees of pressure thus posing a threat to the stability of global finance and economy . We must heighten our vigilance
在聯繫匯率下，本港利率跟隨美息上升，銀行在9月上調最優惠利率，是12年來首次，反映超低息的時期已經過去。
Under the linked exchange rate system Hong Kongs interest rates are bound to rise in tandem with those in the United States . In September the prime rate was raised by the banks for the first time in 12 years marking the end of the period of ultra - low interest rates
美國貨幣政策正常化預料會持續，香港息口相信會繼續向上，對香港經濟和資產價格的影響，要密切觀察。
Normalization of the American monetary policy is expected to continue . We believe Hong Kongs interest rates will continue to go upward . The impacts on Hong Kong economy and asset prices warrant close observation
我們面對的外圍環境還有其他暗湧英國"脫歐"談判、意大利財政預算的爭議，以至各地的地緣政治風險，特別是中東地緣政局緊張，對國際油價走勢和投資情緒的影響，也須關注。
There are other underlying threats in the external environment faced by us ranging from the Brexit negotiations controversy over the budget proposal of Italy to geopolitical risks in places around the world particularly the tense geopolitical situation in the Middle East . The impacts on international oil price movements and investment sentiments must also be given due attention
總的來說，香港正面對一個充滿挑戰的外圍環境。
In a nutshell Hong Kong is facing a most challenging external environment
基於年初至今的實際情況，香港經濟今年全年仍可望達到3%至4%的增長。
In the light of the actual situation since the beginning of the year Hong Kong economy is expected to reach an annual growth of 3 % to 4 % this year
政府會在下星期五公布第三季的經濟增長數字，並會更新2018年經濟增長及通脹預測。
The Government will announce figures of the third quarter economic growth and the latest economic and inflation forecasts for 2018 next Friday 16 November
接着下來，我將扼要地說一說政府推動經濟多元發展的工作。
Next I will briefly explain the Governments work in the promotion of diversification of economic development
主席，今年的施政報告是我們銳意發展經濟新增長點的最佳佐證。
President the Policy Address this year is the best illustration of our determination to develop new areas of economic growth
我們決心要好好把握國家"一帶一路"倡議和粵港澳大灣區建設為香港經濟發展帶來的無限機遇。
We are resolved to aptly seize the boundless opportunities brought by the national Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area
政府會做好"促成者"和"推廣者"的角色，抓緊機會，以香港所長，服務國家所需，並積極連繫世界，開拓更大商機。
The Government will exert its best as a facilitator and promoter seizing the opportunities to capitalize on Hong Kongs strengths to serve the countrys needs and proactively forge liaison with the world to explore greater business opportunities
面對外圍的不確定環境，政府會繼續採取多管齊下的策略，發揮"一國兩制"下香港的獨特優勢，為企業發掘更多機遇，分散市場風險。
Facing external uncertainties the Government will continue to employ a multi - pronged strategy giving play to Hong Kongs unique edges under one country two systems to tap more opportunities and divert market risks for enterprises
這包括繼續積極與合適的貿易夥伴締結自由貿易協定和投資協定、擴大海外經濟貿易辦事處網絡，以及吸引外來投資落戶香港等。
This includes continued efforts to proactively enter into free trade agreements and investment agreements with suitable trading partners expand the network of overseas economic and trade offices and attract foreign investors to establish their base in Hong Kong
"一帶一路"建設方面，本屆政府積極推行多項措施，銳意確立香港作為"一帶一路"建設中的首選平台和重要節點，為"一帶一路"建設提供多元化投融資及專業服務。
In respect of the Belt and Road construction the current - term Government has proactively implemented various measures determined to establish Hong Kong as the prime platform and key link providing diversified financing and professional services for the Belt and Road construction
另外，粵港澳大灣區建設亦會為香港未來經濟發展創造新的增長點，特別是帶動創新科技及金融和專業服務發展這兩方面。
Moreover the Greater Bay Area development will create new areas of growth for the future economic development of Hong Kong . In particular it will stimulate the development in two areas namely innovation and technology and financial and professional services
政府會與內地相關單位共同爭取政策創新和突破，協助業界在大灣區拓展業務。
The Government will strive for policy innovation and breakthroughs jointly with the relevant Mainland authorities to assist the industries in developing business in the Greater Bay Area
此外，政府會繼續與商務部尋求持續豐富CEPA的內容，做好CEPA的落實工作。
Furthermore the Government will seek to continuously enrich the content of CEPA with the Ministry of Commerce and implement CEPA properly
政府亦會鞏固會展業的優勢，繼續積極增加會展場地設施供應。
To reinforce the advantages of the convention and exhibition industry the Government will continue to actively increase the supply of convention and exhibition venues and facilities
旅遊業方面，政府會循着多元化及吸引高增值過夜旅客的方向推動旅遊業發展，全力落實去年推出的《香港旅遊業發展藍圖》，並抓緊廣深港高速鐵路香港段及港珠澳大橋等跨境交通基建開通帶來的機遇。
Regarding the tourism industry the Government will promote the development of the tourism industry in the direction of diversification and attracting high value - added overnight visitors work at full steam to implement the Development Blueprint for Hong Kongs Tourism Industry promulgated last year and seize the opportunities brought about by the commissioning of cross - boundary transport infrastructure such as the Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link and the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge
金融服務方面，我們會繼續致力提升香港作為國際金融中心、亞太區資產及財富管理中心，以及區內保險樞紐的地位和競爭力，抓緊"一帶一路"建設和粵港澳大灣區的發展機遇，深化香港與內地的金融合作及兩地金融市場的互聯互通，提升香港作為內地及海外企業的主要融資平台及金融服務樞紐的地位，並促進綠色金融及金融科技的發展。
As regards financial services we remain committed to enhancing Hong Kongs position and competitiveness as an international financial centre an asset and wealth management centre in the Asia - Pacific Region as well as an insurance hub in the region . We will seize the development opportunities brought forth by the Belt and Road construction and in the Greater Bay Area deepen Hong Kongs financial cooperation with the Mainland and mutual financial market access between the two places enhance Hong Kongs position as a major financing platform as well as a financial services hub for Mainland and overseas enterprises and promote the development of green finance and financial technology
此外，我們也會因應全球和地區政經形勢的變化，不斷審視並按需要加強香港金融體系的防險、抗險能力和資金融通功能，確保金融體系正常順暢運作。
Besides in response to changes in the global and regional political and economic situations we will keep reviewing and strengthen where necessary the risk protection resilience and fundraising capacity of Hong Kongs financial system so as to ensure normal and smooth operation of the financial system
就此，我們會積極優化監管制度，落實相關國際監管標準。
To this end we will proactively enhance the supervisory system and implement relevant international regulatory standards
航運方面，我們會持續提升香港國際機場的基礎設施和配套，以及其客貨運的處理能力，並繼續擴大香港的航空網絡，以鞏固香港作為國際航空樞紐的地位，同時發揮香港國際機場在大嶼山發展的策略門戶角色。
In respect of shipping we will continuously upgrade the infrastructure and ancillary facilities of the Hong Kong International Airport as well as its passenger and cargo handling capacity and continue to expand Hong Kongs aviation network to reinforce Hong Kongs status as an international aviation hub . At the same time the Hong Kong International Airport will perform its strategic role as a gateway in the development of Lantau Island
而在海運方面，我們會重點發展高增值海運服務，尤其是船舶融資、海事保險等行業。
As regards the maritime sector we will focus on the development of high value - added maritime services especially ship finance marine insurance etc
創新及科技繼續是施政報告的重點範疇，因此，政府為創科發展投入大量資源。
Innovation and technology IT continues to be a focus area in the Policy Address . For this reason the Government has injected a large amount of resources into the development of IT
除了在今年的預算案預留超過500億元發展創科外，這份施政報告亦額外投放280億元在大學研究、再工業化、公共服務應用科技和加強創科氛圍等工作，充分顯示政府對創科發展的重視和承擔。
Apart from more than 50 billion earmarked in this years Budget for IT development this Policy Address has set aside an additional 28 billion for such work as university research re - industrialization application of technologies in public services and enhancing the atmosphere of IT . It fully demonstrates the importance attached by the Government and its commitment to IT development
政府採購亦是政府發展創新科技的其中一個方向。
The Governments procurement practice is also one of its directions for the development of IT
正如行政長官在施政報告中宣布，政府會於明年4月推出一套支持創新的政府採購政策。
As announced by the Chief Executive in the Policy Address the Government will introduce a pro - innovation government procurement policy in April next year
新政策的目的，是希望創造更有利的環境，鼓勵政府部門在採購中更多採納創新建議，以及便利初創企業和中小企參與政府採購。
The purpose of the new policy is to create a more favourable environment to encourage government departments to adopt more pro - innovation proposals in the procurement process and facilitate the participation of start - ups and small and medium - sized enterprises SMEs in government procurement
在新政策下，政府採購會更重視質素的評審，評審標書時技術因素所佔的比重將會提高，讓具創新建議的標書有更大機會中標。
Under the new policy government procurements will lay greater stress on quality assessment . The technical weighting in tender assessment will be raised such that tenders with innovative suggestions will stand a better chance of winning government contracts
政府亦會加強與業界的交流和發放採購資訊，以協助創科初創企業和中小 企參與政府採購。
The Government will also enhance exchanges with the sector and dissemination of procurement information to assist start - ups and SMEs engaged in IT in participating in government procurement
財經事務及庫務局正聯同相關政策局及部門籌備細節，以期協助各部門自明年4月起推行新的採購政策。
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau is drawing up the details jointly with the relevant Policy Bureaux and departments with a view to facilitating the launch of the new procurement policy by various departments starting from April next year
創意產業方面，繼行政長官在去年的施政報告中臚列發展創意產業的藍圖，今年的施政報告提出為"電影發展基金"注資10億元，循人才培訓、提升港產片製作、拓展市場，以及拓展觀眾群這四大方向支援香港電影業進一步發展。
In respect of the creative industries pursuant to the blueprint set out by the Chief Executive in the Policy Address last year this year the Policy Address has proposed an injection of 1 billion into the Film Development Fund to support further development of the Hong Kong film industry in four broad directions namely nurturing talent enhancing local production market expansion and building audience
一如既往，政府會積極及適時地投放資源，全面推展施政報告的各項利民措施。
As always the Government will make proactive and timely injections of resources to comprehensively take forward various initiatives in the Policy Address benefiting the public
我們會按照政策措施的優次緩急，具前瞻性和策略性地分配資源，並會繼續秉持審慎理財和"應使則使"的原則，以維持公共財政的可持續性。
We will allocate resources in a strategic and forward - looking manner according to the priority of the policy initiatives and continue to uphold the principles of fiscal prudence and spending money where it is due so as to preserve the sustainability of public finance
穩健的公共財政對香港至為重要。
Sound public finance is crucially important to Hong Kong
近期環球經濟變幻莫測，縱使香港目前的經濟基調仍然良好，我們也不能掉以輕心，必須繼續密切留意外圍環境的變化，並且要有充足的財政儲備，在有需要時作出應對。
Recently the global economy is full of uncertainties . Despite Hong Kongs presently strong economic fundamentals we cannot lower our guard . We must continue to pay close attention to changes in the external environment and keep adequate fiscal reserves for taking countermeasures where necessary
因此，我們會繼續維持香港的財政穩健，確保公共資源用得其所，以適時回應社會和市民的訴求。
Hence we will seek to maintain Hong Kongs fiscal stability and ensure optimal use of public resources with a view to making timely responses to the aspirations of society and members of the public
主席，接着4位局長將就經濟工商發展、創科、專業服務、航運，以及香港在"一帶一路"及粵港澳大灣區建設的參與等多方面的工作作出較詳細的回應。
President the four Directors of Bureaux will elaborate on the work in such domains as economic development commerce and industry IT professional services shipping and Hong Kongs participation in the Belt and Road Initiative and the Greater Bay Area development
另外，剛才多位議員均有就"明日大嶼"發表意見。
Moreover just now various Members expressed their views on Lantau Tomorrow
就此，發展局局長會在第四個辯論環節詳盡回應。
In this connection the Secretary for Development will give a detailed response in the fourth debate session
主席，這環節是討論多元經濟，很高興在這裏看到"多元"的局長剛剛又少了一位這也是很重要的，因為現在我們討論的政策的確涉及很多部門，需要大家通力合作。所以，我希望跟數位局長分享一下我的看法。
President in this session we will discuss diversified economy . I am glad to see in this Chamber diversified Directors of Bureaux―one of them left just now―and this is important because the policies under discussion do involve a diversity of departments and require their full cooperation and I therefore hope to share my views with several Directors of Bureaux
我最關心的當然是創科產業方面的發展局長現在回來了去年特首在2017年的施政報告中提出八大方向，當然有部分仍未實現，我也認為有部分的進度比較緩慢，稍後我會作出闡述。
I am certainly most concerned about the development of the innovation and technology industries―the Secretary has returned now―Of the eight major directions put forward by the Chief Executive in the 2017 Policy Address last year some have yet been realized whereas some are in my view making rather slow progress . I will explain them later
我們不可以只看長期，短期來說也要為他們營造較佳的環境。
We cannot just look to long - term initiatives . We should also create a better environment for them in the short term
所以，就這個增幅來說，我們覺得並不足夠。
Such a rate of increase is in our view far from enough