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既然大家同為基層做事， 就不應老是搞抹黑和對抗，希望大家可以一心一意，為基層的朋友發聲。
Since we are all working for the good of grass roots we should stop all such besmirching acts and confrontations . I hope we can work together wholeheartedly to speak for the grass roots
我謹此陳辭，支持原議案。
With these remarks I support the original motion
主席，我等了兩天，我很努力聽完無論支持或者反對這項議案的同事的意見，我一方面聆聽，另一方面很心急，心急甚麼呢？
President I have waited for two days . I tried hard to listen to the views delivered by my colleagues whether they are supportive of the motion . I was listening on the one hand and I was anxious on the other
我們工聯會排在後面有一項有關取消強積金對沖機制的議案辯論，是關乎民生的重大議題，但林卓廷議員提出的議案差不多花了兩個半天，即超過1天時間辯論。
Why should I be so anxious? . The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions FTU will have a motion debate about abolishing the Mandatory Provident Fund offsetting mechanism which is an important livelihood issue . However we have spent almost two half days that is more than one day to discuss and debate on the motion moved by Mr LAM Cheuk - ting
我不能說這項辯論完全沒有意義，因為捍衞ICAC我們香港的基石，是非常重要的。
I cannot say that the debate is meaningless because it is very important to defend ICAC―the cornerstone of our success
但是，我聽到特別是支持這項議案的同事所說的理據實在非常薄弱。
Nevertheless the justifications delivered by Members supporting this motion are far too weak
第一點，我聽了那麼久，連一點風聲也沒有，究竟UGL與梁振英這案件有否立案？
First after listening for a long time not even a slightest news about it is leaked . Has ICAC really opened a file concerning UGL and LEUNG Chun - ying?
是一丁點資料也沒有。
There is no news at all
這些情況令整件事情真的好像有些同事所說般，是一個偽命題。
That makes the incident seem to be a false proposition as some Members suggested
好了，如果真的引用《立法會條例》展開特別調查，究竟會出現甚麼結局？
Okay if we really invoke the Legislative Council Ordinance to investigate the matter what outcome should we get?
最低限度，首先會出現3種可能性。第一種可能性......
At least there would be three possibilities The first possibility is
主席，剛才提到空穴來風，其實也沒有甚麼風，看來支持議案的同事連最基本的證據及合理懷疑也難以提出。
President just now I was talking about baseless claims and there were no gossips at all . It seems that Members who support the motion could not give the most fundamental proof or to illustrate the reasonable doubt
所以，如何能有足夠理據串連這數件事情的關係，以支持成立專責委員會作出調查？
For that reason how can we have sufficient proofs to string together these unrelated cases in order to support the call for setting up a select committee to investigate?
即使作出調查，又會有何結果？
Even if we proceed with the investigation what outcomes can we get?
當然，我們很重視立法會作為監察政府及行政長官的一個重要部門，但如果成立這個專責委員會的話，我估計有可能出現數種情況。
Of course we attach great importance to the important function of the Legislative Council in monitoring the Government and the Chief Executive . But if a select committee is set up I can surmise the following situations
第三種更有可能的情況，就是甚麼也查不到。
Have we even thought of that? . Third the most likely scenario is that nothing could be found
因為大家也知道，現在的立法會已徹底淪為一個政治宣示的平台。
Because all of us know that the Legislative Council has already reduced to a platform for the manifestation of political stance
因為我真的等了4個星期，由宣誓風波/鬧劇至這項議案，我們也討論了兩天，接下來的議案辯論是由黃國健議員提出的"取消強制性公積金對沖機制"，我們希望能盡快開始討論。
Because I have been waiting for four weeks since the commencement of the oath incidentsaga to the motion which we have discussed for two days . The next motion is moved by Mr WONG Kwok - kin on Abolishing the Mandatory Provident Fund offsetting mechanism . We hope that we can commence the discussion of that as soon as possible
就林卓廷議員這項議案，我表示反對。
I oppose to Mr LAM Cheuk - tings motion
代理主席，我想問局長，他是否知道坊間對強制性公積金的戲謔別名是甚麼？
Deputy President may I ask the Secretary if he knows the nickname given to the Mandatory Provident Fund MPF by the community as a mockery of it?
設立強積金的原意是為香港人提供一個有良好願景的退休保障。
The original intent of introducing the MPF is to provide retirement protection with a positive vision to Hongkongers
我在多年前曾考取強積金中介人牌照，當年1990年代末考牌時的願景是，如果20多歲開始供款，到退休時，所有人也會擁有數百萬元，甚至會成為千萬富翁，退休確實有保障。
Years ago I obtained the qualification to become a licensed MPF Intermediary and back in the late 1990s when I sit for the licensing examination the vision then was that a person who started to make contributions in his twenties would have accumulated several million dollars or even become a billionaire upon retirement meaning that his retirement would definitely be assured of protection
但是，事實是強積金回報低、收費高，再加上對沖安排，這個退休保障的口袋已穿孔，我們如何能有好的退休生活呢？
However the reality was that the MPF yields a low return and incurs high fees . This coupled with the offsetting arrangement has poked holes in the pocket of retirement protection . How can we live well in retirement?
當然，完善了強積金後，我們仍會繼續爭取退休保障。
Certainly after the improvement of the MPF we still have to continuously fight for retirement protection
強積金千瘡百孔，不單成為銀行家及基金界的搖錢樹，亦成為僱主的提款機，單是遣散費、長期服務金與強積金的對沖，已"沖走"了292億元。
It has become not only a money - spinner for bankers and the fund industry but also an automated teller machine for employers . The offsetting of severance payments and long service payments with MPF contributions alone has washed away 29.2 billion
我在此亦稍微補充勞工法例的發展歷史，同時亦提醒楊岳橋議員，他可能不太清楚。
Here let me provide some supplementary information on the history of the devlepment of the relevant labour legislation and in the meantime I wish to remind Mr Alvin YEUNG of it for he may not know it too well
其實，工聯會一直以來都爭取取消強積金對沖機制。
In fact the Federation of Trade Unions FTU has all along been championing for the abolition of the MPF offsetting mechanism
立法會1997年審議《1997年公積金計劃立法條例草案》時，工聯會的陳婉嫻已提出修正案，要求取消長期服務金、遣散費與強積金之間的對沖安排，立法會有這方面的歷史紀錄，不容抹黑、"抽水"。
In 1997 when the Provident Fund Schemes Legislation Amendment Bill 1997 was scrutinized by the Legislative Council CHAN Yuen - han of FTU already proposed an amendment seeking to abolish the arrangement for offsetting long service payments and severance payaments with MPF contributions . There is such record in the archives of the Legislative Council so it brooks no besmirching and attempts of taking advantage of it
此外，工業界吳永嘉議員的發言也存在謬誤，他弄錯強積金、遣散費及長期服務金的功能，他說三者都是退休保障，這說法完全錯誤，三者實在有很大分別。
Moreover the remarks made by Mr Jimmy NG of the industrial sector are flawed in that he has confused the functions of MPF severance payments and long service payments . He said that they all belong to retirement protection which is completely wrong . They are actually very different
遣散費是一筆應急錢，例如一間公司結業或職位減少時，可即時提供一筆過的款項給工友，作短期應急之用。
Severance payments are meant to meet urgent needs . For instance when a company is wound up or downsized this one - off payment can be instantly made to the workers to meet their urgent needs in the short term
這個規定對於某些遭不公平解僱的工友來說有一定保障，對於長期為同一僱主服務的工友也有較大的保障，令僱主在解僱員工時也要考慮清楚。
This requirement provides certain protection to workers who are subject to unfair dismissal and offers greater protection to workers who have worked for the same employer for a long period of time while prompting employers to think clearly about dismissing their employees . Therefore their original intents are substantially different
所以，這三者的原意大不相同，強積金是退休之用，遣散費及長期服務金是應急之用。
The MPF is meant for retirement purposes whereas the severance payments and long service payments are intended for meeting urgent needs
因此，工聯會多年來也反對強積金對沖安排。
Therefore the FTU has over the years opposed the MPF offsetting arrangement
最近有不知真假的消息傳出，指政府和商界想取消長期服務金，改以失業保險來處理和解決強積金對沖問題。
Recently there has been unverified news about the Government and the commercial sector wishing to abolish long service payments and replace it with unemployment insurance as an option for handling and addressing the problem of the MPF offsetting arrangement . We in FTU strongly oppose it
我們工聯會強烈反對，邏輯很簡單，強積金就像一間房屋，房屋漏水，不修補房屋，卻拆掉它來解決問題，這做法完全是荒謬的。
The logic is simple . MPF can be compared to a house . When the house has a leakage problem but instead of carrying out repairs to it the house is pulled down in a bid to solve the problem
我希望他想起他4年多前參選時，到訪基層社區及工會，得到的掌聲最多，為甚麼？
I hope he would recall the fact that he received the most applause when he visited the grass - roots communities and trade unions during his election campaign some four years ago . Why?
因為無論是工會或基層社區，均對他當年支持訂立最低工資表示欣賞，並且對他改善勞工福利有所期盼。
Because both the trade unions and the grass - roots communities appreciated his support for setting a minimum wage and they had expectations for him in the improvement of labour welfare
可是，4年多過去了，他依然未有提出取消強積金對沖機制的具體方案，未有履行其競選承諾，而且更傳出打算取消長期服務金。
But more than four years have passed and he has yet put forward a concrete proposal for abolishing the MPF offsetting mechanism . He has failed to honour his election pledge and worse still rumour has it that there is this intention of abolishing the long service payments
傳言不知真假，但我要敬告政府，真的不要嘗試，否則真的會有政治後果。
While there is no way to establish the validity of the rumour let me tell the Government that it must not attempt to do it or else political consequences would definitely follow
我亦想送8個字給行政長官及局長雖然吳永嘉議員剛才已說了，但我已預先寫了是"不忘初心，方得始終"，做人要有始有終，已作出的承諾，無論有多困難，只要正確，都應堅持下去，最後才會修成正果。
I also wish to tender a piece of advice to the Chief Executive and the Secretary―although Mr Jimmy NG already said this earlier on I had written it down in advance―that is the very beginning mind itself is the most accomplished mind of true enlightenment . One should carry through to the end what he vows to do at the beginning . With regard to the promises made one should persevere no matter how difficult it is as long as the promises are correct in order to achieve a fruitful outcome in the end
因為除了我們勞工界提出，政府、特首及林鄭司長均說過，現時的對沖機制並不合理、不理想。
Because apart from us in the labour sector the Government the Chief Executive and Chief Secretary Carrie LAM have also said that the existing offsetting mechanism is unreasonable and undesirable
既然如此，便應改善，無論多麼困難，或工商界議員有何理由反對，政府都應迎難而上，否則便會予人一種感覺，即政府偏袒商界。
Such being the case improvement should be made and disregarding how difficult it is or what reasons are given by Members of the commercial and industrial sectors to oppose it the Government should work against all odds or else it would give people an impression that the Government is biased in favour of the business sector in which case how will the community feel the presence of fairness and justice?
試問社會又怎會有公平、公義的感覺，政府又如何爭取市民的支持呢？
How can the Government win popular support?
其實，商界的取態也重要。
Indeed the position of the business sector is important
在過去一年，有1,400億元利得稅，創歷史新高，香港的經濟基調一點也不差，商界絕對有能力和責任推動社會公平和公義。
In the past year profits tax amounted to a record high of 140 billion . The economic fundamentals of Hong Kong are not bad by any standard . The business sector absolutely has the means and responsibility to promote fairness and justice in society
其實，所謂良好的營商環境，並非單指成本低，良好的勞資關係、一個公平和諧的社會也同樣十分重要。
In fact a so - called business - friendly environment refers not only to low costs and good labour relations but also a fair and harmonious society which is equally important
讓"打工仔"能分享經濟成果，令強積金回復本來的功能，均有利於締造一個公平和諧的社會，最終也有利營商環境。
Allowing wage earners to share the fruits of the economy and restoring the original function of MPF are conducive to creating a fair and harmonious society and this will ultimately benefit the business environment
所以，我們工聯會絕非單看勞工界的利益，而是從整體香港的利益出發。
Therefore we in FTU absolutely do not just set eyes on the interest of the labour sector . Rather we make consideration from the interest of Hong Kong as a whole
最後，我希望政府盡快採取措施......
Lastly I hope that the Government will expeditiously adopt measures
取消強積金對沖機制。
to abolish the MPF offsetting mechanism
我謹此陳辭，支持黃國健議員的議案。
With these remarks I support Mr WONG Kwok - kins motion
原因很簡單，因為林卓廷議員將兩件事混為一談。
The reason is simple . Mr LAM Cheuk - ting has mixed up the two issues
政務司司長林鄭月娥昨天的解釋，我覺得非常滿意。
I am highly satisfied with the explanation given by the Chief Secretary for Administration Mrs Carrie LAM yesterday
有關的人事變動純粹是內部問題，廉政專員絕對有權處理廉署的人事升遷或調動。
The personnel reshuffle concerned is simply an internal issue and the ICAC Commissioner certainly has the right to handle staff promotion or deployment within ICAC
這完全屬於廉署的內部事宜。
This is entirely an internal issue under the purview of ICAC
這完全是另一個問題，我看不到兩者有任何關連。
This is completely another question . I see no correlation between the two
我們是否連政府的人事調動等正常運作或政府的人事調動和升遷都要插手呢？
Are we going to intervene in normal operations within the Government like staff deployment or promotion?
立法會有很多事情要處理，當然，監察政府是我們的工作之一，但我們不能夠隨隨便便。
The Legislative Council has many business to deal with . Though monitoring the Government is one of our duties we cannot take it casually
香港是一個先進城市，一視同仁。
Unlike South Korea where the President is exempted from criminal prosecution Hong Kong is an advanced city where everyone is treated equal
在眾目睽睽之下，立法會的情況比街市還要差，比廁所還要臭。
Before the very eyes of the public the Legislative Council degenerates into something filthy and bad
我們應用心聆聽，盡量全情投入。
We should listen attentively and endeavour to earnestly participate in the business of the Council
雖然我是"新丁"，但我不會浪費任何讓我學習如何做好議員本分的機會。
Maybe I am a freshman yet I will take every chance and learn to fulfil my duties as a proper legislator
不過，提出規程問題的議員往往蔑視、污辱規程的精神，在立法會內講粗口，在立法會內動粗，在立法會內罔顧主席的命令。
However those Members raising points of order are always the ones to despise and dishonour the spirit of the procedures . They swear in the Legislative Council . They behave violently in the Legislative Council
當主席命令他離開會議廳，其他議員便蜂擁而上，簇擁着違規、違章、違法的議員。
And they ignore the Presidents orders in the Legislative Council . When the President orders one of them to leave the Chamber a swarm of these legislators will gather around the very Member who violates the rules the regulations and the laws
今天，他們說道要彰顯法治精神，要保持廉署這間百年老店的聲譽。
Today they claim that they have to manifest the spirit of the rule of law and protect the reputation of ICAC an institution claimed by them as having a century of history
我絕對反對這項議案。
I adamantly object this motion
今天的議案關於取消強制性公積金對沖機制，我認為可以由各個持份者一起討論，特別是勞資雙方。
This motion today is about abolishing the Mandatory Provident Fund MPF offsetting mechanism which in my view can be a discussion among all stakeholders in particular employees and employers
不過，就今天的原議案中有關自強積金計劃實施以來，成效備受質疑這一點，我想在這裏向大家稍作解釋。
However I would like to do some explaining on the statement in the original motion namely the point that since the implementation of the MPF scheme in 2000 its effectiveness has been questioned by society
強積金回報有欠理想，主要是計劃"生不逢時"，經歷了多次經濟動盪，所以投資回報較難得到保證。
Unsatisfactory MPF returns are mainly the result of the untimely inception of the scheme which has undergone multiple economic turmoils rendering any guarantee on investment returns relatively difficult
此外，這個制度需要很多合規工作，合規成本因而相當高，更要投入大量人手處理每月的交收。
In addition the system calls for extensive compliance work leading to a very high compliance cost and heavy manpower input to handle monthly transactions
其實，社會引入新制度，尤其是一些長期和大規模的制度，在推出後必須經過一段很長時間的磨合和優化，才可以取得成績。
As a matter of fact it is essential that the introduction of a new system especially long - term and sizable ones in society must undergo a long period of adjustment and optimization before results can be observed
因此，業界和有關部門已不斷提出改革強積金，務求令強積金制度更趨完善。
Hence the industry and relevant departments have made numerous proposals for revamping MPF so as to enhance the MPF System
最新的改革是立法會於數月前通過引入預設投資策略，規定基金管理費不得高於0.75%，而實付開支亦不得高於0.2%。
The latest revamp is the introduction of the default investment strategy approved by the Legislative Council a few months ago which mandates a rate of fund management fee not higher than 0.75 % and that of out - of - pocket expenses not higher than 0.2 %
這次改革為市民提供了一個低收費的選擇，而市面上亦開始看到越來越多低收費的基金。
The revamp provides the public with a low - fee option amid the growing prevalence of low - fee funds in the market
強制性公積金計劃管理局的數字顯示，2007年的平均基金收費為2.1%，到2015年已回落至1.57%，而在扣除折扣後，收費其實更低。
The figures provided by the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority MPFA indicated that the average fund fee in 2007 was 2.1 % which dropped to 1.57 % in 2015 and even lower after deduction of discounts
我相信業界和有關部門會繼續致力改革和優化，令收費繼續有回落的空間。
I believe the industry and relevant departments will continue to strive for revamps and optimization allowing room for a further reduction of fees
另一方面，強積金亦被外界批評回報偏低。
On the other hand MPF has been criticized for its poor returns
但是，如果大家看看一些真實的數字，強積金自2000年成立至2016年9月為止，表現最好的若干香港股票基金的10年期回報，若以年率化計算，在扣除所有收費後大家留意是扣除所有收費後也有8.54%，而最差也有3.26%，遠高於同期的通脹。
Nevertheless let us look at some actual figures . From the establishment of MPF in 2000 to September 2016 the 10 - year returns of certain best performing Hong Kong equity funds calculated in annualized terms and after deduction of all fees―note that after all fees are deducted―amounted to 8.54 % with the worst being 3.26 % far higher than inflation in the same period
在數年前投資市場低迷時，市民眼見強積金戶口沒有錢賺甚至虧蝕，便批評強積金。
In a flagging investment market a few years ago the public seeing no gain and even losses in their MPF accounts went on to criticize MPF
因此，如果市民距離退休尚有一段長時間，卻把大部分投資都放在保守基金或現金，這樣便會追不上通脹。
Therefore people who still have a long time before retirement will see their investment returns fall behind inflation if they concentrate most of their investments on conservative funds or cash
所以，我希望政府可以做好教育市民的工作，令他們明白只要妥善管理自己的強積金戶口，所得的回報自然會大不相同。
For this reason I hope the Government can do a better job of educating the public so that they can understand that better management of their MPF accounts will naturally yield very different returns
雖然大家都強烈批評強積金，但現實卻出現一個現象，就是自願性供款的金額和比率均不斷上升。
Despite the widespread fierce criticisms of MPF in reality a phenomenon has emerged in that voluntary contributions have been on the rise both in amount and proportion
根據積金局2016年第三季的數字，僱員的自願性供款額已由2006年的2億6,000萬元增加至2015年的66億7,400萬元，在短短9年間增加了26倍。
According to the figures in the third quarter of 2016 provided by MPFA the amount of voluntary contributions by employees has increased from 260 million in 2006 to 6,674 million in 2015 representing a growth of 26 times in just nine years
至於對沖機制，我是抱持開放態度的，希望各個持份者可以一起討論，特別是勞資雙方。
As for the offsetting mechanism I am open about it and I hope all stakeholders particularly employees and employers can engage in discussion
在推出強積金時，政府確曾承諾加入對沖機制以換取商界的支持，並在當時的立法局通過成為法例。
At the introduction of MPF the Government undertook to include the offsetting mechanism in exchange for support from the business sector . The mechanism was passed by the then Legislative Council and enacted into law
因此，今天有部分議員指利用對沖機制的都是無良僱主的言論，實屬無知、偏頗及有欠公道。
Therefore the remarks made by some Members today which referred to those employing the offsetting mechanism as unscrupulous employers are just ignorant biased and unfair
即使大家認為對沖機制存在問題，亦應交由勞資雙方討論。
Even though it is a common belief that the offsetting mechanism is plagued with problems it should be left to discussion between employees and employers
今天我們看到對沖機制對基層市民造成極大影響，但一旦取消對沖機制，亦會對中小企帶來很大的衝擊。
Today we can see the enormous impact the offsetting mechanism has caused on the grass roots . Yet the offsetting mechanism once abolished will also cause an enormous impact on small and medium enterprises SMEs
因此，對沖與否，僱主和僱員均有其道理，亦各有其困難。
In this case both employers and employees have their own rationale for and difficulties in offsetting or otherwise
如果大家都寸步不讓，而政府又不願意提供財政援助，我真的看不到出路。
If no one budges an inch and the Government remains unwilling to provide financial assistance I do not see any way out
所以，勞資雙方都應該採取互諒互讓的態度，切忌意氣用事。
Therefore both parties should adopt a conciliatory approach and refrain from acting on impulse
大家都應該通盤考慮......尋找一個雙贏方案。
We all should look at the big picture to find a win - win solution
此外，政府亦應該嘗試尋求解決問題的新方案，其中包括劉遵義教授早前提出的建議，即引進由政府提供的傷殘保險和失業保險，以取代遣散費和長期服務金。
Moreover the Government should also try to seek new solutions to the problem including the proposal made by Prof Lawrence LAU earlier that is the introduction of disability insurance and unemployment insurance by the Government in place of severance and long service payments
如果政府能夠提供財政支援，一定能夠令僱員和僱主達成共識。
Sufficient financial assistance from the Government will definitely help forge a consensus between employees and employers
最後，如果落實取消對沖機制，我希望屆時不會有追溯期，因為僱主早已預算遣散費和長期服務金可以對沖，故此不應該要求僱主支付，否則對僱主有欠公道。
Lastly if the abolition of the offsetting mechanism is to be implemented I hope there will be no retrospective period because employers already hold the anticipation that severance and long service payments can be offset and so it will be unfair if they are required to make another payment
此外，亦應盡量分階段實施，以減低對商界，特別是中小企的衝擊。
Moreover the abolition should be implemented in phases to minimize the impact on the business sector especially SMEs
我這次發言，是要為勞工界向特首及現屆政府"追數"。
Today I speak on behalf of the labour sector to ask the Chief Executive and the current - term Government to make good of their promises
我支持黃國健議員的議案。
I support the motion of Mr WONG Kwok - kin
強制性公積金對沖機制明顯屬於制度漏洞，不但削弱強積金作為退休保障支柱的作用，更蠶食遣散費等僱員應得的權益。
Obviously the offsetting mechanism of Mandatory Provident Fund MPF is a loophole in the system which not only weakens the function of MPF as a pillar of retirement protection but also erodes the entitled benefits of employees such as severance payments
特首理應兌現競選時的承諾，取消強積金對沖機制。
The Chief Executive ought to honour his election pledge and abolish the MPF offsetting mechanism
眾所周知，在強積金對沖機制下，不少"打工仔女"無法提取全數遣散費及長期服務金。
It is a well - known fact that under the MPF offsetting mechanism many wage earners cannot get the full amount of their severance and long service payments
積金局報告指出，被對沖的總額、平均款項及宗數連年上升。
According to the report of MPFA the total offsetting amount the average offsetting amount and the number of offset cases have been on the increase year on year
單在2015年便有45,300宗被對沖的個案，較2014年增加4%；對沖金額達33億7,000萬元，增加了3億4,800萬元；平均款項更增至超過7萬元。
In 2015 alone there were already 45 300 offset cases representing an increase of 4 % as compared with 2014; the offsetting amount reached 3.37 billion representing an increase of 348 million; the average offsetting amount has even increased to exceed 70,000
主席，我必須指出，這些金額不單是數字，更是"打工仔女"有血有汗勞動後應得的補償。
President I must point out that these amounts are not just figures they are the compensation that wage earners are entitled to for their hard work
然而，對沖機制令受影響僱員逾九成的強積金僱主供款被"沖走"，嚴重削弱僱員強積金的退休保障功能。
However under the offsetting mechanism over 90 % of employers contributions to MPF of the affected employees have been offset seriously weakening the function of MPF as a retirement protection for employees
特首梁振英在競選政綱中明確指出，會"逐步降低強積金戶口內僱主累積供款權益用作抵銷僱員長期服務金及遣散費的比例"。
Chief Executive LEUNG Chun - ying pointed out clearly in his election manifesto that he will adopt measures to progressively reduce the proportion of accrued benefits attributed to employers contribution in the MPF account that can be applied by the employer to offset long - service or severance payments
可惜，特首任期將滿，拖延4年仍未有任何方案出台，至今仍只是就政策方向諮詢社會。
Regrettably while the term of office of the Chief Executive will soon expire no proposal has been introduced after a delay of four years . So far the community has only been consulted on the policy direction
對此，我表示遺憾。
I am disappointed about this
港九勞工社團聯會一直要求盡快取消對沖機制。
The Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions FLU has all along been demanding the expeditious abolition of the offsetting mechanism
我們不同意取消長期服務金並以失業保險金取代遣散費。
We do not agree to abolish long service payment and replace severance payment with unemployment insurance fund
在今年2月提交立法會的文件中，政府已清楚指出遣散費及長期服務金的立法原意，前者是為了減輕因失去工作的短期財政壓力，後者是補充遣散費的不足，為長期服務的僱員被解僱時提供補償。
In its paper submitted to the Council this February the Government has already pointed out clearly the policy intents of severance payment and long service payment while the former means to alleviate employees short - term financial hardship upon loss of employment the latter is to make up the insufficiency of severance payments by providing compensation to long - serving employees upon dismissal
明顯地，兩者均不具有退休金的性質。
Obviously neither of them has the nature of a provident fund
現時政府把兩者混為一談，把政策複雜化，無助於解決問題。
Now the Government treats the two kinds of payments as one and complicates the policy which is not conducive to solving the problem
我們重申，除了勞資雙方外，政府亦有責任處理這個拖延多年的問題，甚至投放資源把問題解決。
We reiterate that besides employees and employers the Government is also responsible to tackle this problem which has been delayed for years and it should put in resources to solve this problem
對於失業保險，勞工界一直要求政府設立失業援助機制。
As regards unemployment insurance the labour sector has all along been demanding the Government to establish an unemployment assistance mechanism