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所以，我希望今天提出極端建議的議員要三思，也希望香港市民反思這個問題，千萬不要上他們的當。
Hence I hope that the Members who put forth some extreme proposals today will think twice and I also hope that Hong Kong people can think about this problem again and not to fall into their trap
主席，我就今天的議案提出修正案。
President I move to amend todays motion
我剛才聆聽多位反對派議員對每天150名內地居民持單程證移居香港的政策進行辯論，其間有議員質疑政府有否精準落實《基本法》。
Just now I have listened to the speeches delivered by a number of Members belonging to the opposition camp in the debate on the policy of granting a daily quota of 150 for Mainland residents holding One - way Permits OWPs to come to Hong Kong for permanent settlement . In their speeches some Members question whether the Government has implemented the Basic Law in every way
至於移居香港的人，只要他們肯努力，便可以憑他們一雙手實現夢想，扎根香港。
As for those who have immigrated to Hong Kong they can go to great pains to realize their dreams by working with their own hands and take root here in Hong Kong as long as they are willing to
代理主席，今天議案辯論的關鍵詞是："單程證"3個字。
Deputy President the keyword of the motion debate today is One - way Permit OWP
我想由"現象看本質"，分析這個問題。
I will try to reveal essence from the phenomenon when analysing this issue
香港現時面對很多問題及挑戰：輪候公屋需時五六年；在公營醫療方面，醫院的走廊放滿病床，專科等候時間極長；教育學位不足，城市的公共空間亦非常擠擁。
Hong Kong is now facing a lot of problems and challenges . It takes five or six years to wait for a public rental housing unit . On public health care inpatient beds fill up hospital corridors and the waiting time for specialist services is extremely long
我們要如何解決呢？
How are we going to resolve them?
不少市民有一種直覺，就是覺得太多人爭奪資源，有些市民便認為要削減單程證配額。
Many people have held the instinctive perception that far too many people are competing for resources and hence some consider that OWP quota should be reduced
這種直覺，我可以理解。
I can understand this instinctive perception
但是，新移民成為箭靶，成為轉移視線的工具，坊間甚至出現一些很難聽的"溝淡論"、"蝗蟲論"，實在是香港這個開放的城市一種很悲哀的現象。
But then it is sorrowful in this open society of Hong Kong to see new arrivals become a target of attack and a tool for distracting people while some disgusting remarks emerge in the community such as the diluting theory and the locust theory
我們在座的議員，應該對公共政策有比較深刻長遠的認識。
Members who are present here should have a more in - depth and far - reaching understanding of public policy
所以，不論是大幅削減單程證配額或所謂"加入經濟審查"機制，我覺得都不切實際、不可行，甚至解決不到問題。
I find both the suggestion of significantly reducing OWP quota and that of the so - called introducing means test mechanism impractical unworkable and unable to resolve the problem
反對派經常說的"源頭減 人"，其實都是做不到的，只是"亂開藥方"，是一種身份政治的炒作。
Population reduction at source which is often suggested by the opposition is indeed unachievable; it is only a fallacious prescription and a kind of hype in identity politics
利用每日150個單程證配額這個"萬能Key"，製造歧視，到頭來只會製造更多不公平，更多矛盾，延續更多社會問題。
Using the 150 daily OWP quota as a one - size - fits - all villain to generate discrimination will only create more unfairness and conflicts while prolonging more social problems
首先，我想回應所謂"經濟審查"的機制。
First I would like to respond to the so - called means test mechanism
只要有一份基本工作、"有瓦遮頭"，基本上也獲批准，而且只需經過數個月便獲批准。
If the applicant has a simple job and a place to stay the application will basically be granted in a few months time
我很想問，提出這個觀點的同事，會否認為這種方法會令更多新移民更快來到香港呢？
I would really like to ask those colleagues who raise this view Do you think this approach will let more new arrivals come to Hong Kong earlier?
我希望他們提出意見時要實際一點。
I hope they can be more practical when putting forth suggestions
第二，如果我們看數據，便知道新移民就業及領取綜援的比例，與其他香港人差不多。
Secondly if we take a look at the statistics we will know that the ratio between those under employment and those receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance among the new arrivals is similar to that among the other Hong Kong people
而且，他們大多願意做清潔、餐飲、建造業工作，這些所謂"粗重"或本地人未必願意從事的工作。
Moreover the majority of them willingly take up positions in cleaning catering and construction work jobs which are tough and unpopular among the locals
他們很多都敬業樂業，自力更生，對社會有很大貢獻。
Many of them respect and enjoy their work are self - reliant and make significant contribution to society
而且，經濟審查的建議，其實極有可能違反《基本法》第二十四條第二款第三項，關於港人子女的永久性居民資格及居港權規定。
Moreover it is most likely that the means test suggestion contravenes Article 2423 of the Basic Law which accords permanent resident status and the right of abode to children born to Hong Kong people
內地來港團聚人士絕大多數涉及香港與內地婚姻，相信在座不會有人反對婚戀自由。
The great majority of Mainlanders coming to Hong Kong for reunion are involved in Hong Kong - Mainland marriages . Members present here probably do not have any objection against freedom of love and marriage
當然，現時還有少許空間、有"走盞位"，在去年每天便只有116人獲批來港。
Of course one can still find some room for reduction as only 116 people were allowed to come to Hong Kong on a daily average last year in 2018
我認為大幅度削減單程證是偽命題、假方案，是騙人的虛論。
I consider the significant reduction of OWP quota a false proposition a bogus proposal and a deceptive and specious argument
老實說，提出來除了滿足部分民意，撈取政治本錢，轉移社會問題的視線外，其實根本沒有解決真正的問題。
Honestly apart from satisfying certain public opinions earning political chips diverting attention from social issues this can resolve hardly any genuine problem
香港的根本問題，是我們的發展及制度創新的速度追不上社會發展的需要。
Hong Kongs fundamental problem is that the speed of our growth and system renovation cannot meet the needs arising from social development
我們更需要的是更前瞻的社會規劃。
We need more forward - looking social planning all the more
在眾多修正案中，我會支持何俊賢議員的修正案，特別是強調要嚴格把關，確保申請資料真確，打擊假結婚。
Among the amendments I will support the one raised by Mr Steven HO as it stresses stringent gatekeeping ensuring correct and accurate application information and combating bogus marriages
在這方面，我覺得香港入境事務處可以告訴香港人它所做的工作，以及採取更積極進取的態度。
In this respect I believe the Hong Kong Immigration Department can tell Hong Kong people what they are doing and adopt an even more proactive attitude
香港工會聯合會最近便處理了一宗因為參加婚禮師培訓課程而"被假結婚"的個案，有女士被騙。
The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions has recently handled a case in which a woman who joined a wedding planner training course was cheated and dragged into a bogus marriage
政府須減少公眾的憂慮及對單程證的誤解，並設立"返回機制"，以解決不適應香港生活的個案。
The Government should alleviate public worry and misunderstanding on OWP and set up a return mechanism to accommodate those who fail to adapt to living in Hong Kong
這些才是正視問題、解決問題應有的態度。
These are the correct attitudes to take when facing problems and resolving problems
代理主席，我一直認同香港的移民政策及單程證制度，是可以按照實際的情況作出優化及修改，但有關的優化及修改應該建基於香港的人口政策、經濟發展及社會承受力，並有全面的研究。
Deputy President I always agree that the immigration policy and the One - way Permit OWP system in Hong Kong can be improved and revised based on actual circumstances . But any improvement or revision should be founded on Hong Kongs population policy economic development and social capacity with the backup of comprehensive studies
只要有實質的理據，我們可以與中央商討，爭取中央的支持。
As long as we have concrete justifications we may hold discussions with the Central Authorities and strive for their support
不過，如果有人將社會問題完全歸咎於單程證，將新移民妖魔化，實際只是政治炒作，目的是想挑起社會矛盾，從而攻擊政府，根本不想為香港解決問題。
Nevertheless any attempts to ascribe all social problems to the OWP system and demonize new arrivals are actually mere political orchestration aiming to stimulate social conflicts and in turn discredit the Government . They are simply not intended for resolving any problems for Hong Kong
同時，我必須一提，社群或種族如果產生矛盾，有可能會產生極嚴重的後果。
At the same time I must bring up one point . Any conflicts among social groups or races may produce very serious consequence
近年世界各地發生不少血案，我們必須引以為鑒。
We must learn a lesson from the various incidents involving bloodshed in various places of the world in recent years
今天的議題雖然名為"改革移民及入境政策"，但主要仍然是針對單程證移民。
While the topic for discussion today is Reforming the immigration and admission policies the main focus is still on OWP entrants
單程證移民是否真的拖累了香港，還是對香港也有貢獻呢？
Are OWP entrants really a burden to Hong Kong? . Or have they also made contribution to Hong Kong?
我覺得社會先要清楚討論這件事，才可下判斷。
I think the community should sort this out through discussion before it can pass a judgment
社會上有不少人說，單程證移民大多數是香港草根市民在內地娶的妻子，她們的學歷不高，來港入住公屋及靠綜合社會保障援助過活。
According to many people in society OWP entrants are mostly Mainland women married to grass - roots people in Hong Kong . They say that their education level is not very high and they occupy our public housing and live on Comprehensive Social Security Assistance CSSA after moving to Hong Kong
事實上，單程證新移民確實是以基層為主，但今時今日，低學歷、靠綜援過日子的人士只是少數。
Actually most OWP entrants are indeed grass - roots people . But today those with a low education level who live on CSSA are only in the minority
根據政府的調查，2018年來港的成年單程證移民，有90%具中學學歷，有23%具大學學歷，他 們的年齡中位數是33歲，當中有大約60%表示預備在香港工作，不打算工作的大部分都是家庭照顧者。
According to the Governments survey 90 % of the adult OWP entrants to Hong Kong in 2018 had middle school qualifications and 23 % possessed university qualifications . Their median age was 33 and around 60 % of them indicated that they prepared to seek employment in Hong Kong . Those who did not intend to do so were mostly homemakers
家庭照顧者對社會的貢獻，大家亦很清楚。
Members should be clear about the social contribution of homemakers
另外，有人說新移民都是想來港領取福利，這也不是事實。
Besides some have contended that new arrivals come to Hong Kong for our welfare benefits . This is not true either
調查顯示只有5.5%的受訪者接受政府經濟援助。
The survey found that only 5.5 % of the respondents were recipients of government financial assistance
從以上數字可見，新一代的單程證移民大多數都年青力壯，平均學歷亦不斷提升，是香港基層工作的生力軍，對香港的經濟有貢獻，大家有目共睹。
The above figures show that OWP entrants from the new generation are mostly young and vibrant and their average education level is also on the rise . While they are new forces for elementary jobs in Hong Kong their contribution to Hong Kongs economy is evident to all
過去20年，大約有100萬名單程證移民來香港，但香港整體人口的淨增長只有22萬。
Over the past 20 years around 1 million OWP entrants have come to settle in Hong Kong . But Hong Kongs overall population has recorded a net growth of only 220 000 people
如果沒有新移民，估計香港便失去40萬勞動力。
Without new arrivals Hong Kong would have lost 400 000 workers in the labour force
大家試想想，我們的零售、飲食及服務行業等各行各業，如果沒有這群勞工，後果實在難以想象。
Members can come to imagine this . If our various industries such as retail catering and service industries are stripped of these workers the repercussion will be inconceivable indeed
同時，本港人口持續老化，將來亦需要大量基層員工為香港服務。
At the same time due to the persistent ageing of Hong Kongs population we will need large numbers of elementary workers to provide services in Hong Kong in the future
事實上，98%的單程證移民來香港是為了家庭團聚，香港人固然有居港權，港人配偶或父母來港團聚都是基本人權，受到《公民權利和政治權利國際公約》保障。
In fact 98 % of the OWP entrants come to Hong Kong for family reunion . While Hong Kong people are certainly entitled to the right of abode in Hong Kong family reunion in Hong Kong is also a basic human right for the spouses or parents of Hong Kong people one which is protected by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
過去，每當談到政治問題，反對派便高舉這項國際公約，但現時談到新移民問題，便將《公約》拋諸腦後。
In the past whenever political issues were discussed the opposition camp would hold this international covenant up high . But in our current discussion on new arrivals they have forgotten all about it
談人權也有雙重標準，那怎樣能令人信服他們呢？
If they even hold double standards in human right discussions how can they possibly convince others?
另一個重要問題，就是輪候時間。
Another important issue is precisely the length of wait
正如政府也說過，如果港人與外國人結婚，其外國家屬根本無須輪候，只須符合有供養人等條件，便可以直接申請來港，通常6星期便完成審批。
As also mentioned by the Government overseas family members of foreigners married to Hong Kong people simply need not join the queue and they may apply directly for residence in Hong Kong as long as they meet the requirements such as receiving support from a sponsor . Usually it takes six weeks to complete the vetting and approval process
我相信反對派更不想看到這個情況。
I believe this is something that the opposition camp will hate to see even more
至於透過各項人才入境計劃來港的內地專才，其實他們都是本港經濟的推動者，與外國來港的專才相比，貢獻不遑多讓。
As for those Mainland talents who have moved to Hong Kong under various talent admission schemes they are actually facilitators of Hong Kongs economy and their contribution does not compare less favourably with that of overseas talents in Hong Kong . Many people in Hong Kong adhere to one mentality thinking that Hong Kong is still a goose that can lay golden eggs and it does not need any contribution from outsiders . This kind of celestial mentality is in fact totally erroneous
另外，有人說單程證移民搶走社會資源，甚至是醫院迫爆的元兇。
Furthermore some have argued that OWP entrants have robbed us of our social resources and that they are even the main culprit for the overload on our hospitals
這種說法實在令人懷疑。
This assertion is indeed questionable
根據傳媒的資料，到急症室求診的人是以老人家為主，主要是因為人口老化所致。
According to media information those who seek treatment at Accident and Emergency Departments are mostly elderly people and the main cause is population ageing
近年，單程證移民年齡中位數是33歲，單程證移民雖然也有60多歲的人士，但每年由數百人至2,000多人不等，只佔整體人數數個百分點。
The median age of OWP entrants has stood at 33 in recent years . While some OWP entrants are also in their sixties the number of such OWP entrants is within the range of a few hundred and some 2 000 a year and they merely account for a few percentage points of the overall number of OWP entrants
雖然中青年人也可能生病，但沒可能說以中青年為主的單程證移民，就是迫爆醫院的元兇。
Even though middle - aged or young people may likewise get sick it is still impossible to say that OWP entrants who are mainly middle - aged and young people are precisely the main culprit for the overload on our hospitals
據報，政府正全面作出統計，將來我們可以先看數字，才作出判斷。
As reported the Government is now compiling comprehensive statistics . We may look at the figures in the future before passing a judgment
另外，有人說填海造地計劃，主要是為了建屋給新移民居住，這言論根本是誇張得離譜，新移民初到埗，即使申請公屋，都要排在現時數十萬輪候人士後面，怎可能說填海造地計劃是為了將來讓這群人"上樓"呢？
Besides some have also contended that the relevant reclamation projects are mainly intended for constructing housing for new arrivals . This assertion is simply a ridiculous exaggeration . Even if new arrivals apply for public housing upon settling in Hong Kong they must still queue up behind the existing several hundred thousand applicants in the line
香港人一向精明，政府哪些政策是為香港人好，大家心中有數。
Hong Kong people are always smart . They know deep down their heart which government policies are for the good of Hong Kong people
數年前，大家不斷說很羨慕新加坡的組屋制度，今天我們的填海計劃，就是學新加坡。
Several years ago Members kept saying how they were envious of the public housing system in Singapore . Our reclamation projects today are precisely modelled on Singapores example
我們與其羨慕新加坡，不如效法新加坡填海造地，將來人人有樓住，人人住好些。
Instead of envying Singapore we should follow its example of creating land through reclamation so as to provide housing with better living conditions to everybody in the future
我現在請毛孟靜議員動議修正案。
I now call upon Ms Claudia MO to move an amendment
香港現已回歸20多年，數字可說明一切。
Some 20 years have passed since Hong Kongs reunification and figures are self - explanatory
很多地方，包括大家所知的新疆，漢人人口由1949年原先佔很低的比例增加至現時超過800多萬人。
In many places including Xinjiang which we all know the proportion of Han Chinese population was initially very low in 1949 but it has increased to over 8 million these days
不單如此，內地據報調派了100萬名公職人員到新疆，並鼓勵他們與新疆維吾爾族的女士結婚，試圖將一個民族以數代時間消滅。
Not only this the Mainland has purportedly deployed 1 million public officers to Xinjiang and encouraged them to marry Uygur women there in an attempt to eliminate the entire race within the time frame of a few generations
香港人自小就學懂自由民主、民權。在內地，凡此種種皆絕對要不得。
Hong Kong people have been taught freedom democracy and civil rights ever since childhood
在這種情況下，發放單程證鼓勵內地人移居香港，實屬一大政策。
Under these circumstances encouraging Mainlanders to settle in Hong Kong by issuing OWPs is indeed a major policy
今天的議案主題是"改革移民及入境政策"，同時有數位同事對原議案動議修正案。
The subject of the motion moved today is Reforming the immigration and admission policies and there are several fellow colleagues proposing amendments to the original motion
對於原議案和部分同事在修正案提出的觀點，我不能表示認同，因我認為整體而言，其效果是會製造標籤效應。
I cannot agree with the viewpoints raised in the original motion and by some Members in their amendments because generally speaking I think their proposals will create a labelling effect . These viewpoints have placed new immigrants on our opposite side especially in the original motion where a suggestion is made to reduce One - way Permit OWP quota by half
這絕非香港之福，亦製造了矛盾和分化。
This however is absolutely not conducive to the benefit of Hong Kong and will also create contradiction and division
當中，有議員提出的其中一點令我感到非常不舒服。
Among the proposals put forward there is one point which makes me feel very uncomfortable
毛孟靜議員提出要向大陸居民"提供語言及文化支援，包括學習廣東話及正體中文字，以避免因為語言及文化差異而令港人需刻意對他們作出遷就，從而保障香港不受'大陸化'"，我認為這建議帶有很強烈的歧視成分。
Ms Claudia MO proposes in her amendment to provide language and cultural support including learning Cantonese and traditional Chinese characters to Mainland residents so as to avoid Hong Kong people having to deliberately accommodate them due to language and cultural differences with a view to safeguarding Hong Kong from Mainlandization
他們為少數族裔提供支援時，也會認同應讓他們學好廣東話和正體中文字。
When rendering support to ethnic minorities these colleagues also agree that assistance should be provided for them to learn Cantonese and traditional Chinese characters
但是，我們絕對不會說這樣便可避免他們令香港"外國化"、"國際化"，這實在令人感覺很不舒服，亦帶有歧視成分，是我不能表示認同的一點。
However they would certainly not say that this should be done to safeguard Hong Kong from foreignization or internationalization . I cannot agree with such remarks which are of a discriminatory nature and which have indeed made people feel very uncomfortable
主席，我是深水埗區議員，已服務深水埗區10多年，而深水埗區亦被譽為全港最多新來港人士的地區之一，我在過去10多年也曾親身服務很多新來港人士。
President I am a District Council member of the Sham Shui Po and have been serving the district for over 10 years . Sham Shui Po District has also been described as one of the districts with the highest number of new immigrants in Hong Kong and I have served a large number of new immigrants personally in the past 10 - odd years
作為前線工作者，我強烈感受到很多新來港人士皆十分努力，他們熱愛這地方，希望貢獻香港。
As a frontline worker I can strongly feel that many new arrivals are making untiring efforts to adapt to their life in Hong Kong for they love and earnestly hope to contribute to the city
我們可以在某餐廳舒舒服服地以較為便宜的價錢享受美味的食物，也可能是因為有很多新移民家庭在背後擔任清潔、洗碗、抹桌子和招呼客人的工作。
When we can comfortably enjoy a delicious meal in a restaurant at a relatively cheap price we should bear in mind that this is perhaps made possible by many new immigrants who have taken up such posts as cleaning workers dishwashing workers helpers and waiters in the restaurant
所以，說他們會對社會造成一定壓力，我不能表示認同。
I therefore cannot agree with the allegation that they will impose a certain degree of pressure on our community
另一方面，今天也有很多同事提到，除了對社福和教育構成影響外，新移民亦對醫療服務造成很大負擔。
On the other hand many fellow colleagues have also opined that apart from the impact on social welfare and educational resources new immigrants have also created a very heavy burden on health care services
從實質數字看來，今天也有很多同事提到，香港的醫療系統失衡是由於醫生不足、床位不足，以及人口老化，而非單單在於新移民問題。
As evidenced by actual figures a number of colleagues have already pointed out today that the imbalance in the health care system of Hong Kong is caused by the problem of insufficient doctors and hospital beds as well as an ageing population while the increasing number of new immigrants is not the sole reason
從數字上看，現時的新移民家庭的平均年齡只有33歲，試問有誰會在33歲便經常出入公立醫院輪候急症，等候數小時呢？
Numerically the average age of members in families with new immigrants is 33 years at present . I wonder who at the age of 33 would frequently queue up and wait several hours for Accident and Emergency services in public hospitals
主席，單程證政策的原意是容許內地人士以家庭團聚的理由來港定居，這是最重要的一點，也是基於人道立場作出的安排。
President the original intention of the OWP policy is to facilitate Mainland residents to come to settle in Hong Kong for family reunion . This is the most important objective and is also an arrangement made on humanitarian grounds
局長，我同意如真的有假結婚、濫用資源的情況，確實需要處理。
Secretary I agree that there is indeed a need to tackle the problems of bogus marriages and abusive use of resources if they really exist
但是，不能單單因為有一些不好的事情發生了，便把所有問題完全推卸到新移民身上。
However we cannot put all the blames on new immigrants simply because something undesirable has been identified
從這個角度看來，有一點很清楚，就是如果按照這個解釋，我們便不可以在香港設立各項人才入境計劃，因為這些計劃的基本申請過程均是在香港展開，相關申請過程完成後，有關資料便會送交內地公安局，當申請人獲得相應批文後，便可離開內地。
From this angle one point is very clear and that is in accordance with this interpretation we cannot introduce various talent admission schemes in Hong Kong . It is because the basic application procedures of these schemes commence in Hong Kong . Upon completion of the application procedures the relevant data will be sent to the public security bureaux concerned on the Mainland and the applicant can leave the Mainland after receipt of the approval document
事實上，內地經常有報道指出，內地的單程證審批過程中，存在"有市有價"的現象。
In fact it is often reported on the Mainland that in the process of vetting and approving OWP applications there is a phenomenon of OWPs being marketable at good prices
這種"有 市有價"的現象，令大家很不安心，質疑內地所作的審批，究竟是否能讓真正需要一家團聚的香港人將他們的內地配偶帶來香港。
This phenomenon of OWPs being marketable at good prices is the cause of worries to the public who query whether the vetting and approval of applications by the Mainland can really bring to Hong Kong the Mainland spouses of the Hong Kong residents who genuinely need family reunion
第二個層次的問題更加重要，是關乎新移民來到香港的時候，究竟政府能否掌握這些新朋友的需要和所面對的生活壓力。
The question of the second level is more important . When new immigrants come to Hong Kong can the Government grasp the information of these new arrivals concerning their needs and the living pressure faced by them?
然後，第二次調查是民政事務總署在入境處人事登記處九龍分處，向申領身份證的抵港未足一年的11歲或以上內地新來港人士所進行的統計調查。
And then the second survey is conducted by the Home Affairs Department on new arrivals from the Mainland who are aged 11 or above and have arrived in Hong Kong for less than one year when they apply for their Hong Kong Identity Cards at ImmDs Registration of Persons - Kowloon Office
換言之，這些統計調查是事後進行的。
In other words these surveys are conducted after they have come to Hong Kong
這種事後才進行調查的情況，正正令我們所有政策的規劃過程出現一個缺口。這個缺口引致整體社會在公共政策上，出現資源錯配或者準備不足的問題。
The surveys conducted after their arrival have exactly given rise to a gap in our planning procedure of all policies resulting in mismatch of resources or deficiency in preparation in regard to public policies for the entire community
這不單對所有居住在香港的市民大眾不公道，更加對將會融入香港社會的新移民非常不公道。
Not only is this unfair to all the people living in Hong Kong but is even more unfair to the new arrivals who are about to integrate into the Hong Kong society
畢竟，來到香港後，他們需要逐漸認識及面對香港社會各種事情，而要對此作出配合，便需要有相應的政策，否則只會引起社會上很大的爭議。
Anyway after their arrival in Hong Kong they need to gradually understand and face different issues in the Hong Kong community . In order to cope with this situation corresponding policies need to be put in place otherwise a great deal of controversy will be aroused in the community
我想說的第三點，是對於家庭團聚，為甚麼我們不是用一視同仁的概念呢？
Concerning the third point that I wish to mention why are we not treating all family reunion cases equally?
不過，這個一視同仁的處理卻分為內地和不同地區，即是如果大家同樣是以家庭團聚為由提出申請的話，我們會用不同準則處理。
However under this equal treatment a distinction is drawn between the Mainland and other regions . It means we will adopt different criteria to deal with applications from the Mainland and applications from other regions even though they are for the same reason of family reunion
從這個角度來說，家庭團聚作為一個最高指導原則，政府更加應該以一視同仁的態度來處理。
From this perspective if the overriding guiding principle is family reunion the Government should be more conscious in treating their applications equally
所以，在今天這項議案辯論的過程中，我想指出，這3個層次的問題是最重要的考慮，而其中一點，亦是重中之重的一點，就是特區政府為何不願意向中央政府提出要求，爭取共同處理內地移民來香港定居的申請程序，作為整個入境政策的一部分。
Hence in the course of this motion debate today I would like to highlight that the questions of these three levels are the highly important considerations and among them the question of the greatest importance is Why is the SAR Government not willing to make a request to the Central Government striving to be involved in dealing with the applications of settling in Hong Kong by Mainlanders as part of the entire admission policy?
如果連這一點政府都不願意提出，不去爭取的話，那就更遑論有效處理香港社會就移民問題而出現的矛盾。
If the Government is unwilling to raise this request or fight for its right we can hardly expect it to effectively handle the social conflicts in respect of new immigrants in Hong Kong