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但是，現時的樂齡及康復創科應用基金只供機構申請，我們要求放寬予個人及家庭申請，令更多有需要人士能夠得到支援，亦有利香港的樂齡科技研發及發展。
However at present the Innovation and Technology Fund for Application in Elderly and Rehabilitation Care is only open to application by institutions . We urged the Government to relax the requirements and accept applications from both individuals and families so that more people in need can receive support which is also conducive to the research and development of gerontechnology in Hong Kong
越多人購買這類產品，就可以分攤成本，降低價格，亦有利於香港樂齡科技的研發及整個產業鏈。
If more people purchase this kind of products the costs can be shared and thus drive the prices down . This is also favourable to the research and development of gerontechnology and the entire industry chain in Hong Kong
希望政府能夠加強這方面的應用、創新。
I hope that the Government can strengthen application and innovation in this respect
主席，感謝何俊賢議員提出這項議案。
President I thank Mr Steven HO for proposing this motion
這實際上是由港英年代一直遺留至今，始終未能解決的深層次居住問題。
This actually concerns the deep - seated housing problem which has been left unresolved since the British - Hong Kong era
正如剛才所說，寮屋的由來是基於過往的經濟問題及大陸政治問題和變化，而導致逃難南來的難民聚居於現已變得很美，但以前稱為調景嶺的將軍 澳，以至摩星嶺、九華徑等種種地方。
As mentioned just now the emergence of squatter structures stemmed from the flight of refugees to the South due to the economic difficulties and the Mainland political problems and changes in the past . These refugees resided at various places such as Tseung Kwan O a place which was previously called Tiu Keng Leng and has now become very beautiful Mount Davis and Kau Wa Keng
這是歷史遺留下來及引申而出的問題，至今尚未解決。
This is a problem left over and arisen from the past and it has not been resolved thus far
回頭說寮屋問題，目前的情況是仍有數萬戶寮屋居民，登記數字與現有數字相比之下未見有太大萎縮，實際上甚至可能有所增加。
Let me now come back to the issue of squatter structures . As things now stand there are still tens of thousands of residents living in squatter structures . Compared with the number of registered squatter area residents this number has not shown any significant decline and in fact there may even be an increase instead
寮屋政策自1982年至今從無作出改變，只曾在2017年4月3日進行少許修訂，但予人的感覺卻是沒有從人性化的角度解決居住問題。
There has not been any change to the policy regarding squatter structures since 1982 except the minor amendments made on 3 April 2017 which seemed to approach the housing problem from a non - humanistic point of view
我希望政府可從人道角度出發，考慮這項建議。
I hope that the Government can consider this proposal from a humanitarian perspective
梁美芬議員要求點名表決。
Dr Priscilla LEUNG has claimed a division
主席，我發言支持何俊賢議員促請政府盡快全面落實寮屋及農用構築物過渡政策。
President I speak in support of Mr Steven HO to urge the Government to expeditiously and fully implement the interim policies for squatter structures and agricultural structures
我只有5分鐘發言，時間無多，但我必須由我出生那時開始說起。
I only have five minutes to speak and I do not have much time left . I must however start from the time I was born
因為我是在寮屋出生的，當時居於調景嶺一間無門牌的木屋，然後那裏因政府要收回而要清拆，我們便很匆忙地遷到一間在鑽石山的天台木屋。
I was born in a squatter . At that time I lived in a wooden squatter without a building number in Tiu Keng Leng . The squatter was later demolished by the Government for the resumption of land so we hastily moved to a rooftop wooden squatter in Diamond Hill
後來，因為那裏附近全部都是農地，所以政府又說要發展。
The squatter which was surrounded by farmland was later demolished by the Government for development again . Next we moved to a stone hut in Tai Hom Village
接着，我們便遷到大磡村一間石屋，直至有一天我記得大約在十一二歲時，我住在大磡村大磡道21號一間小石屋的2樓有政府人員在我們的門外用筆畫了一個交叉，我們便很緊張，我父母很緊張，知道政府又要收回土地。
And I remember one day I was about eleven or twelve years old at that time . I lived on the second floor of a small stone hut in Tai Hom Village at 21 Tai Hom Road . And one day some government officers arrived at our doorstep and drew a big cross on our door
但是，我們每天都提心吊膽，終於我父親唯有四出借錢，最後籌得小量資金，便買了一間細小的房屋。
We lived in anxiety every day . Ultimately my father had to borrow money from various sources and was able to raise a small sum of money and bought a small flat
今天何俊賢議員不是要求政府立即落實甚麼措施，只希望能夠加快審批農戶興建農用構築物的申請，無須他們等待兩三年，甚至無了期地等待。
Today Mr Steven HO does not ask the Government to immediately implement any measures . He only wishes to expedite the processing of applications for the construction of agricultural structures so that the applicants do not need to wait for a few years if not endlessly
我也希望局長能夠真的聆聽民意。
I also hope that the Secretary can truly listen to the views of the people
代理主席，我發言支持梁志祥議員動議的"加強對照顧者的支援"議案。
Deputy President I speak in support of Mr LEUNG Che - cheungs motion on Enhancing support for carers
我相信大家知道、也仍然記得兩年前的一宗個案，當中一位81歲長者多年來照顧其76歲已中風的失明妻子。
I believe all of us are aware of and still remember a case that happened two years ago involving an 81 - year - old elderly person taking care of his 76 - year - old blind wife who had a stroke for a number of years
其實，每次聽聞這類慘劇，便真的十分心痛，亦能感受到這些照顧者所承受的壓力。
Whenever I heard of such tragedies my heart would sink and I could feel the stress borne by these carers
明顯地，政府對照顧者的支援極度不足。
Obviously the support provided by the Government to carers is extremely inadequate
我在5月初接獲一宗個案，當中一位女士我們稱她為A女士是一名照顧者，在家除要照顧一名32歲嚴重智障女兒外，亦須同時照顧近年罹患大腸癌的丈夫。
I received a case in early May in which a woman―we called her Ms A―was a carer . In addition to taking care of her 32 - year - old daughter with severe intellectual disabilities at home she also had to take care of her husband who has contracted colorectal cancer in recent years
更不幸的是，近期亦證實其丈夫體內的癌細胞已擴散至肝臟。
More unfortunately it has recently been confirmed that the cancer cells in her husbands body have already spread to his liver
A女士心力交瘁、走投無路，於是便來找我，希望我能幫忙。
Ms A is mentally and physically exhausted and has no way out so she came to seek help from me
我亦希望當局能摒棄官僚主義，全面檢討如何加強對照顧者的支援。
I also hope that the authorities can get rid of bureaucracy and conduct a comprehensive review on how to strengthen support for carers
代理主席，政府一直較少對殘疾、智障及部分體弱長者的照顧者提供直接和有效的支援，我們不時看到新聞報道指有照顧者因為長期身心疲累而壓力"爆煲"，結果造成慘劇。
Deputy President the Government has all along provided relatively little direct and effective support for the carers of persons with disabilities persons with intellectual disabilities and some frail elderly persons . From time to time we see news reports that prolonged physical and mental exhaustion has pushed carers to breaking point resulting in tragedies
今天我很多謝梁志祥議員提出這項議案，希望政府能夠認真聆聽議員的意見，為照顧者提供支援。
I am very grateful to Mr LEUNG Che - cheung for proposing this motion today . I hope that the Government can listen carefully to Members views and provide support for carers
我今天想特別談談居家安老的問題，這個問題與照顧者及受照顧者息息相關。
Today I wish to talk specifically about the issue of ageing in place which concerns carers and care recipients
長者居家安老是政府的長遠策略，要成功落實這個政策，正是要為照顧長者的人士，包括其丈夫、妻子、子女等提供全面及充足的支援。
Enabling the elderly to age in place is the Governments long - term strategy . To successfully implement this policy it should provide comprehensive and adequate support for those caring for elderly persons including their husbands wives and children
如果這些服務到位，對長者及照顧者都是一件大好事。
If the support services can meet their needs both elderly persons and carers will benefit greatly
在現實生活中，除非長者已經嚴重缺乏自理能力，否則他們大多數也希望能夠在家安老，與家人繼續一起生活，生活質素也一定較好，因為很多長者未必適應院舍生活，而且院舍服務十分參差。
In reality except for those who are seriously lacking in self - care abilities most elderly persons wish to age at home and continue to live with their families . This will definitely give them a better quality of life because many elderly persons may not adapt to the life in residential care homes RCHs and the service quality of such homes varies considerably
不過，如果體弱的長者居家安老就需要有人照顧，即是今天討論的照顧者。
However frail elderly persons who age at home need to be looked after by carers who are the subject of our discussion today
如果支援服務名額不足，長者及照顧者均要輪候很長時間，照顧者要承擔的壓力非常大。
If the quota of support services is insufficient both elderly persons and carers will need to wait for a very long time which will place carers under tremendous pressure
眾所周知，香港人口老化，長者佔人口比例會由現時的18%增加至2039年的33%，照顧長者將會成為社會的重大問題。
It is well known that the population is ageing in Hong Kong . The proportion of elderly persons in the total population is expected to rise from the current 18 % to 33 % by 2039 so elderly care will become a major issue in society
事實上，特首在2017年施政報告中指出，政府的政策應以家居及社區照顧為重點，院舍作為輔助。
In fact the Chief Executive highlighted in the 2017 Policy Address that the Governments policy should accord priority to the provision of home care and community care supplemented by residential care
不過，居家安老服務的發展很緩慢，甚至比不上院舍發展。
Yet the development of ageing - in - place services is so slow that it has been outpaced by the development of residential care
目前政府提供的安老院舍宿位，每月成本由16,000元至26,000元不等，平均約為18,000元；至於居家安老服務，即之前所說社會福利署提供的服務，每月成本由約3,000多元至11,000元不等，平均成本約為5,000多元；換言之，1個宿位的成本足以支付3項居家安老服務。
Currently the monthly cost of a government - run residential care place for the elderly ranges from 16,000 to 26,000 averaging around 18,000 . As for ageing - in - place services that is those provided by the Social Welfare Department mentioned before the monthly cost ranges from around 3,000 - odd to 11,000 averaging around 5,000 - odd . In other words the cost of one residential care place is sufficient to cover the expenses of three ageing - in - place services
將來人口急速老化，從資源的角度來看，居家安老服務應該更適合香港社會，所以政府不但要推動居家安老政策，而且要優化各項服務，就可以持續發展居家安老。
In view of the rapid population ageing in the future ageing in place is probably more suitable for Hong Kongs society having regard to resources . Therefore the Government should not only promote the policy of ageing in place but should also enhance various services so as to develop ageing in place in a sustainable manner
事實上，一般中產家庭的長者除非身體很差，要長時間接受護理，否則大多數會聘請外傭或由家人照顧，不會選擇入住院舍。
As a matter of fact most elderly persons in middle - class families are cared for by foreign domestic helpers or family members rather than staying in RCHs unless their health condition is so bad that they need prolonged nursing care
目前資助院舍宿位的成本高達18,000元，政府可否考慮資助輪候入住院舍的長者聘請外傭，或為家庭照顧者提供津貼呢？
Given that the cost of a place in subvented RCHs is currently as high as 18,000 can the Government consider subsidizing elderly persons waiting for residential care places to hire foreign domestic helpers or providing subsidies for family carers?
最大的考慮當然是財政負擔，所以要深入研究，但我相信為照顧者提供津貼，一定可以減低興建安老院舍的壓力，這是善用資源，如果做得好，一定可以令長者的退休生活更優質。
Since financial burden is certainly the biggest consideration it is necessary to conduct an in - depth study . However I believe providing subsidies for carers will definitely alleviate the pressure in constructing RCHs for the elderly . This is about making good use of resources
主席，我發言支持梁志祥議員的議案，亦感謝他提出"加強對照顧者的支援"議案，讓立法會及在座官員可以反思香港在支援照顧者方面如何能做得更好。
President I speak in support of Mr LEUNG Che - cheungs motion on Enhancing support for carers and thank him for proposing the motion to enable the Legislative Council and the public officers present to reflect on how Hong Kong can do better in supporting the carers
我希望本屆政府能夠急市民所急，盡快推出報告。
I hope that the current - term Government will address the pressing needs of the people and release the report as soon as possible
在2020年6月，財務委員會通過撥款200億元讓政府購置物業。
In June 2020 the Finance Committee approved a funding of 20 billion for the Government to purchase properties
由2020年6月至今已過了一段不短的時間，稍後局長會否交代究竟該200億元已花了多少呢？
It has been quite some time since June 2020 will the Secretary explain to us later how much of the 20 billion has been spent?
主席，我完全同意梁志祥議員議案內的11點建議。
President I fully concur with the 11 proposals set out in Mr LEUNG Che - cheungs motion
要落實政策倡議，必須先了解問題所在。
In order to implement the policy initiatives we must first understand where the problems lie
剛才有多位同事提述2021年4月在北角發生的"以老護老"倫常慘劇，以及在2020年9月，一名母親疑不堪照顧壓力而將21歲智障兒子勒斃。
A number of Honourable colleagues have just mentioned the family tragedy arising from seniors caring for seniors in North Point in April 2021 and another case happened in September 2020 in which a mother strangled her 21 - year - old son with intellectual disabilities to death probably because of the unbearable caregiving stress
我曾翻閱立法會秘書處資料研究組去年11月發表的一份資料，當中指出按2016年進行的中期人口統計數字，長者人口數目有116萬人，其中七成四長者與配偶或子女同住，由家人照顧的殘疾人士則有14萬人。
I have gone through a document published by the Research Office of the Legislative Council Secretariat in November last year . According to the document based on the findings of the 2016 by - census Hong Kongs elderly population was 1.16 million of which 74 % ie
主席，我在此再次感謝何俊賢議員提出議案，以及多位議員在過程中提出寶貴意見。
President I thank Mr Steven HO again for moving the motion and Members for providing valuable opinions during the process
在政策方面，我在開場發言中指出，目前這是一個"暫准存在"的政策，我們並沒有一個政策是要在短期內大幅清拆香港不同地區的寮屋。
In terms of policy as I said in the opening speech squatters are only tolerated on a temporary basis currently . We do not have a policy to demolish a large number of squatters in different districts of Hong Kong in the short term
在目前"暫准存在"的政策下，基本上，當該地方有發展、或需要做一些環境改善或涉及一些安全情況、或個別寮屋有嚴重違規的情況，就會需要清拆寮屋。
Under the tolerance policy if there are new developments or some environmental improvement work is required or safety reason is involved or there are individual squatters with serious irregularities demolition will be needed
如果看看數字，其實每一年被清拆的寮屋大約是1,000間，以全港目前大約38萬間寮屋來說，份額其實不高。
If we look at the figures about 1 000 squatters are demolished each year . The percentage is small given that there are about 380 000 squatters in Hong Kong currently
議員亦有提及在進行發展清拆時，一些安置補償的考慮。
Members also voiced their concern over the rehousing and compensation arrangement in the process of development and clearance
目前我們為新發展區等的一些發展作出安排時，其實安置是很優先的考慮。
When we make arrangement for the developments in the New Development Areas rehousing is actually a top priority
例如在古洞北/粉嶺北，我們會有香港房屋協會專用的安置屋邨；萬一時間配合得不夠好，專用安置屋邨尚未建成，香港房屋委員會亦會幫忙，讓市民可以入住區內一些已經建成或即將建成的屋邨。
Take Kwu Tung NorthFanling North as an example there are dedicated rehousing estates developed by the Hong Kong Housing Society . If such estates cannot be completed on a timely basis the Hong Kong Housing Authority will help rehouse residents to public rental housing estates which are readily available or will be completed soon
多位議員發言時都問及目前的政策安排有否優化的空間，特別是在修葺和重建上或在物料要求上。
A number of Members asked in their speeches if the current policy has rooms for improvement especially in terms of repair and rebuilding or the requirement on building materials used
在修葺和重建上，我們會怎樣做呢？
In terms of repair and rebuilding what will we do?
現時，寮屋的佔用人如要維修和重建寮屋，首先要向地政總署申請。
Currently if squatter occupants want to repair and rebuild their squatters they must apply to the Lands Department first
考慮到進行及時維修的需要，地政總署即將推出改善措施，容許佔用人在進行修葺和重建前，只須填妥通知書和連同所需的文件交回地政總 署，便可按通知書內的規定及條件開展有關的工程，而無須事先向地政總署申請審批。
In view of the need for immediate repair the Lands Department will introduce improvement measures soon under which occupants will be allowed to fill in and submit a notification letter to the Lands Department together with other required documents before repair and rebuilding . They can then commence the related work subject to the requirements and conditions stated in the notification letter without prior application for the Lands Departments approval
至於寮屋修葺或重建時所用的物料要求，我們亦即將有所優化。
Soon we will also improve the requirements on the building materials used for repairing and rebuilding squatters
目前，寮屋住戶進行修葺或重建，必須使用與1982年登記紀錄相同的物料，例如：如當年使用木材，則必須繼續使用木材；如以另一種臨時物料代替原登記的臨時物料，例如以鋁板代替木材，則須事先取得地政總署的同意。
Currently squatter occupants must use the same building materials as recorded in the 1982 Survey when they repair or rebuild their squatters . For example if wood was used back then they must use wood again . Should another type of temporary materials be used to replace the one shown on the original record such as using aluminium plate to replace wood they must get the prior approval of the Lands Department
我們會放寬有關的規定，容許佔用人在修葺或重建已登記寮屋時，可根據其寮屋於1982年登記紀錄中所屬的物料類別，基本上就是"臨時物料"或"永久物料"，靈活地採用同類別的建築物料。
We are going to relax the relevant requirements by allowing occupants to use building materials under the same category flexibly based on the material category shown on the 1982 Survey when they repair or rebuild their squatters
舉例來說，如為寮屋登記時採用的物料是木材，未來除了木材外，寮屋佔用人亦可選用同類別的其他物料作替代。
For example if wood was used when the concerned squatter was registered apart from wood squatter occupants can choose other materials under the same category for replacement
未來地政總署會以一個列表清楚說明每個類別的容許物料，往後寮屋住戶如果需要採用這些物料，只須簡單地向地政總署報備所採用的物料，無須事先向地政總署申請審批。
The Lands Department will compile a list later to explain clearly the allowed materials under each category . Should squatter occupants need to use a particular building material in the future they can simply report to the Lands Department the materials to be used without prior application for the vetting and approval of the Lands Department
這些安排未必可以充分滿足何俊賢議員的種種要求，但我們盼望這都是一個更人性化、更方便寮屋住戶的要求。
These arrangements may not be able to fully satisfy Mr Steven HOs various demands but we hope that these requirements can be more humanistic and provide more convenience to squatter occupants
我們目前計劃於下個月推出以上兩項關於修葺/重建及寮屋物料的改善安排，盼望議員繼續支持我們的工作。
We plan to roll out the above two improved arrangements concerning squatter repairrebuilding and building materials next month . We hope that Members can continue to support our work
在農用構築物方面，我在這裏簡單談談地政總署的工作。
Regarding agricultural structures let me briefly talk about the work of the Lands Department
剛才徐德義副局長說過，漁農自然護理署會做轉介而地政總署接獲轉介後，會在諮詢規劃署及環境保護署主要是這兩個部門的意見後，向農戶發出農用構築物批准書，一般需時4個月。
As Under Secretary for Food and Health Dr CHUI Tak - yi mentioned just now the Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department is responsible for case referral while the Lands Department will consult two departments mainly the Planning Department and the Environmental Protection Department upon referral and will then issue a Letter of Approval for Agricultural Structures to farmers . This process normally takes four months
何議員，我未能保證所有個案都能在4個月內完成，但我們會努力依照這個方針去做。
Mr HO I cannot assure you that all cases can be processed in four months but we will try our best in this direction
如個別個案真的很複雜或需時長一點，地政總署都會努力維持在前述的目標時間內，完成一些簡單個案的審批。
If some particular cases are very complicated or take a longer time to process the Lands Department will try hard to meet the aforesaid time limit by completing the vetting of some simple cases
如果在這方面，就着個別個案有任何情況出現而議員是知道的，都歡迎與我們商討。
Should Members know something about individual cases in this regard we welcome them to discuss with us the issues concerned
我在此感謝何俊賢議員提出議案和各位議員提出寶貴意見。
I thank Mr Steven HO for moving the motion and Members for providing valuable opinions
代理主席，我今天支持梁志祥議員的議案。
Deputy President today I support Mr LEUNG Che - cheungs motion
代理主席，我相信你也知道，社會上對照顧者的支援是有的，但如我經常強調，比上不足，比下有餘。
Deputy President I believe you know that there is support for carers in society but as I have often stressed it is neither the best nor the worst
大家都明白資源有限，但我相信對照顧者來說，必須要有感覺。
We all understand that resources are limited but I believe carers hope that they can at least feel the support
我的實戰經驗告訴我，照顧者在3方面感到缺失：第一是"感覺不強"、第二是"受惠不足"、第三是"支援不夠"。
From my real experience I learnt that carers perceive inadequacies in three areas . First empathy is lacking; second benefits are insufficient; and third support is inadequate
我經常形容照顧者是"啞子吃黃連，有苦自己知"，他們承受的精神壓力很大。
I often describe the carers as people who resign themselves to their bitter fate without so much as a word of complaint and suffer great mental pressure
局長剛才回應時提到，其實政府也有很多方面的政策支援，但政策是否到位？
As mentioned by the Secretary in his earlier response the Government had in fact provided policy support in many respects . But are the policies effective?
有否檢討空間？
Is there any room for review?
代理主席，答案是有的。
Deputy President the answer is in the affirmative
過去的經驗讓我知道，從配對、輪候服務，以至輔導，皆有充足的改善空間。
From my past experience I know that there is plenty of room for improvement in respect of matching services waiting time and counselling
以往有很多照顧者因抵受不住而發生慘劇，最明顯是葵涌邨有位媽媽原本是全職家庭主婦，但從院舍接兒子回家照顧後，最終因抵受不住而割脈自殺。
In the past tragedies occurred because many carers could not withstand the pressure anymore . The most obvious example concerns the mother in Kwai Chung Estate who was a full - time housewife . After taking her son home from the residential care homes RCHs for caring she eventually failed to withstand the pressure and slashed her wrist to commit suicide
其實對於這些慘劇，真是聞者傷心、聽者流淚。
In fact it is heartbreaking to hear of these tragedies
我們應體諒照顧者真的沒有接受過專業訓練，既沒有在院舍學習一些照顧技巧和累積實戰經驗，更不像社工那樣可以洞悉被照顧人士的需要。
We should understand that the carers have not received any professional training . They have neither learnt care skills at RCHs nor accumulated actual care experience not to mention the ability to fully understand the needs of the care recipients like social workers
某程度上，在身心皆疲的情況下，他們有時真的會想不通。
In some cases being physically and mentally exhausted they may really think that they have no way out at certain point
所以，我認同梁志祥議員的議案第三部分：在各區設立照顧者支援服務中心，為照顧者提供適切培訓及疏導情緒等服務。
Thus I agree with item 3 of Mr LEUNG Che - cheungs motion which proposes the setting up of carer support service centres in various districts to provide carers with appropriate training and services such as emotional relief
該等中心亦提供聚腳點，讓他們"圍爐取暖"，交流在不同方面遇到甚麼困難、有何出路、有甚麼解決方法。
These centres can serve as gathering points where carers can meet and seek support from one another . They can exchange views on the difficulties they have encountered and the available solutions
我相信同路人的支援更為重要，亦可體現大家感同身受，面對同一屋簷下的壓力。
I believe support from people sharing similar experience is more important as they can show empathy for one another and feel similar pressure under the same roof
局長，我只有很簡單的要求，我希望就這一點當局可以逐步全面地在各區提供更多常規化的支援。
Secretary I only have a very simple request . I hope that the authorities can gradually and comprehensively provide more regularized support in various districts
代理主席，第三，大家要知道，其實家屬很想、亦很願意照顧他們有殘疾的至親，只不過當中有很多人是新手，而且要掙錢養家，所以唯有依賴院舍服務。
Deputy President thirdly Members have to understand that family members are actually very eager and very willing to take care of their loved ones with disabilities . However many of them are novice carers who also need to earn a living thus they have no choice but to rely on services of RCHs
當然，NGO要負責把關，進行評估和批核服務，確保政府資源用得其所，不會被人濫用。
Certainly NGOs should act as gatekeepers and conduct the necessary assessments as well as vetting and approving of applications for the services . This will ensure appropriate use of government resources and prevent abuse
我相信，這個照顧者津貼制度若獲政府試行，真的可以幫到很多現正水深火熱的照顧者解決其實際需要。
I believe if the Government can introduce the pilot scheme of carer allowance it will really help many carers in dire straits to meet their actual needs
代理主席，在支援弱勢方面，我相信在席議員和我一致，但我希望政府真的要藉此辯論覺醒，讓不同的照顧服務都能到位，讓大家可以感受到這方面的幸福感。
Deputy President while I believe Members present do see eye to eye with me on supporting the underprivileged I hope that after this debate the Government will become aware of the need to ensure the effectiveness of different care services so as to bring everyone a sense of happiness
我常說，政策須防患於未然。
As I often said policies should be introduced to prevent problems
代理主席，千萬不要待"爆煲"、有悲劇發生後，才為政策作修改，屆時已是遲之又遲。
Deputy President the Government should never wait till another tragedy resulting from an explosion of pent - up pressure to revise its policies . It will be all too late then
代理主席，我今天支持梁志祥議員的議案，亦希望各位同事和我一樣，支持這項議案。
Deputy President I support Mr LEUNG Che - cheungs motion today and hope that Members will likewise support it
主席，我感謝何俊賢議員今天提出的議案，讓我們有機會討論相關事宜。
President I thank Mr Steven HO for proposing this motion today so that we can have an opportunity to discuss the related matters
我會就目前的寮屋政策作簡單介紹。
I will give a brief introduction on the existing squatter policy
我和食物及衞生局徐德義副局長會聆聽議員的意見，在總結發言時再作適當的補充。
I together with Under Secretary for Food and Health Dr CHUI Tak - yi will listen to Members views and suitably supplement in the closing remarks
或許大家都知道，今天我們看到的寮屋，是源於數十年前，香港在不同地區都搭建了一些違規的構築物。
Perhaps Members know about the origin of the squatters we see today . They originated from illegal structures erected in different districts of Hong Kong several decades ago
這些寮屋一般都涉及非法佔用政府土地或違反私人農地的地契條款而存在。
Generally speaking these squatters involve unlawful occupation of government land or they exist on private agricultural land in violation of the lease conditions
為了妥善處理這些情況，政府於1982年為全港的寮屋進行登記，記錄了寮屋的位置、尺寸、建築物料及用途，作為日後寮屋管制的基礎。
In order to properly tackle these situations the Government conducted a territory - wide registration of squatter structures in 1982 recording the location size building materials and uses of the squatters . The information formed the basis for the future squatter control