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現時的問題是，已經有不少基金和撥款功能，變成自己人撥款予自己人，造成自己人"圍威喂"的現象，這可不是我說的，社會上曾有討論，而《明報》的社論正正指出現時的撥款機制缺乏透明度和監察，而且這種做法只需有關人士作出申報，然後自己人就可以撥款予自己人，因而可能成為行政腐化的溫床。
It has been discussed in society and the editorial of Ming Pao exactly pointed out that the existing funding mechanism lacks transparency and regulation . Moreover such a practice simply requires the relevant persons to declare interests and then they may allocate funds to their own peers . For this reason it may become a breeding ground for corruption in district administration
主席，現時政府每年撥款予區議會進行社區參與計劃，2015-2016年度的撥款總額高達3億5,000萬元，這不是小數目。
President at present the Government provides DCs with funds every year to carry out community involvement projects . In 2015 - 2016 the total allocation of funds reached 350 million which is not a small amount
其實每個區議會每年都會撥款超過1,000萬元，但這些社區參與計劃是撥款予甚麼人的呢？
As a matter of fact the amount of funds allocated by each DC each year exceeded 10 million but to whom the funds for these community involvement projects were granted?
此外，另一名區議員亦是其會員，根本是自己人撥款予自己人，這些例子實在比比皆是。
Another DC member is also its member . In fact the funds were allocated to ones own peers . These examples indeed abound
這些社區參與計劃的撥款其實很多時候是發放給一些所謂娛樂活動、粵曲表演、嘉年華、康體班、一天遊、茶敍、晚宴、生日會等，單在今年7月和8月這兩個月，18區區議會已經為200多次旅行活動提供撥款，涉及公帑數以百萬元計。
Very often funding for these community involvement projects is actually granted for the so - called entertainment activities Cantonese opera shows carnivals sports classes one - day tours tea gatherings dinners birthday parties etc . In two months alone namely July and August this year the 18 DCs already granted funding for some 200 tour events involving millions of public money
現時區議會選舉的選區很細小，數座公屋已是一個選區，數個互委會互相輸送利益，選舉跟這些撥款的關係難以切割。
The present constituencies of DC elections are very small . A few blocks of public housing already form a constituency . A few mutual aid committees may transfer benefits among themselves
有區議員說，撥款給這些機構其實只是"捱義氣"，他們是沒錢落袋的，這正正顯示利益衝突所在，是直接的政治利益而非金錢利益衝突。
Some DC members said the allocation of funds to these organizations was actually a thankless job . They did not pocket any money . This exactly shows where the conflict of interests lies
但是，現行的申報機制異常寬鬆，很多情況根本沒有申報，即使有申報，申報過後繼續舉手通過撥款，這些情況比比皆是，跟研究資助局一樣大家從最近的審計署報告書看到，研究資助局同樣是自己人撥款給自己人。
However the existing declaration mechanism is too lax . In fact in many cases no declaration was made . Even if a declaration was made members simply went on to raise their hands to approve the funding after making the declaration
所以，如果我們不能夠正本清源，徹底解決這些利益衝突，改善整個利益申報制度，根本處理不到問題。
Hence if we fail to address the problem at root thoroughly resolve these conflicts of interests and improve the whole declaration system we will not be able to deal with the problem at all
立法會透明得多，我們很多事情完全向公眾開放。
The Legislative Council is much more transparent . A lot of our business is completely open to the public
在區議會方面，尤其是撥款或資助這些活動和地區小型工程的詳細資料和核數報告，根本早應公開。
Information of the DCs especially details and audit reports of funding or subsidies for these activities and district minor works projects should have been disclosed long ago
如果區議會的運作繼續如此不透明，還說要強化區議會，要將權力下放，要將調撥資源和管理地區設施的權力下放，這樣只會令區議會更為腐敗，淪為交換利益的溫床。
If such a lack of transparency in the operation of DCs continues any advocacy of strengthening DCs and devolving the power of allocation of resources and management of district facilities will only make DCs more corrupt and degenerate into a hotbed for exchange of benefits
所以，主席，我們認同劉國勳議員的議案的方向，但是在監察和申報機制未獲得改善之前，我們無法同意再增設"社區建設基金"。
For this reason President we approve of the direction of Mr LAU Kwok - fans motion but before the monitoring and declaration mechanism is improved we cannot agree with the establishment of a community building fund
無立法效力的議案辯論。
Debate on motion with no legislative effect
"強化區議會的角色及職能"的議案辯論。
The motion debate on Strengthening the role and functions of District Councils
有意就議案辯論發言的議員請按下"要求發言"按鈕。
Members who wish to speak in the debate on the motion will please press the Request to speak button
我現在請劉國勳議員發言及動議議案。
I now call upon Mr LAU Kwok - fan to speak and move the motion
代理主席，今天議案的題目是："強化區議會的角色及職能"。
Deputy President the title of the motion today is Strengthening the role and functions of District Councils
歸根結底，我們所說的是一個中央與地方的分權問題，也就是香港特區政府與地方議會的權力分配應如何處理。
After all we are talking about power distribution between the central and districts that is the approaches to handling power distribution between the SAR Government and local councils
大家一同回想，自1980年代開始，區議會是以一個民主櫥窗的形式成立，是一個沒有權力的諮詢架構，是當年中英談判期間，英國人要告訴全球他們打算在香港發展民主。
Let us do a recap of history . District Boards were set up in the 1980s as a showcase of democracy being an advisory framework without power . Back then during the Sino - British negotiations the British wanted to tell the world that they would develop democracy in Hong Kong
長遠而言，這做法形成了一種很奇怪的區議員和區議會的狀況，就是由民主選舉選出的人竟然是沒有權力的，竟然只是擔當一個諮詢角色。
In the long term such an arrangement created a weird status for District Board members and District Boards where members returned by democratic election were not given any power but only an advisory role
事實上，從香港的歷史看，就是自1980年代成立區議會至2000年"殺局"解散市政局和區域市政局，大家可見北京在主權移交後的治港理念，就是要進一步中央集權，進一步將所有決定權力集中在行政當局集中在金鐘這地方，而區議會則繼續維持"民主花瓶"的角色。
Actually looking at the history of Hong Kong between the setting up of District Boards in the 1980s and the scrapping of the two Municipal Councils in 2000―the dissolution of the former Urban Council and the Regional Council we can see that Beijings ideology in governing Hong Kong after the transfer of sovereignty was to ensure further concentration of powers and to rally all decision - making powers further in the hands of the executive authorities here in Admiralty so that District Councils DCs would continue to serve as a vase showcasing democracy
因此，當議員提出一項議案時，我希望大家想清楚，究竟自己心目中對中央與地區分權有何想法。
Hence when Members put forth a motion I hope they will think thoroughly about the views they have on the power distribution between central and district authorities . Members should not act inconsistently
至於民主黨的同事，他們想法進取得多，建議當局賦予地方議會更大的權力，正如當年的市政局一樣，他們的主張是回歸"市政局化"的年代，賦予區議會當年市政局負責的大部分的功能。
As for colleagues from the Democratic Party they are more aggressive . They propose that the authorities should devolve more powers to DCs as in the case of the former Urban Council . They propose to return to the Urban Council era by giving powers to DCs so that the latter can perform most of the functions vested in the former Urban Council
不過，我想提出一個更大膽的想法。
Yet I have an even bolder idea
既然這是一項無約束力的議案，我們不妨大膽設想香港的政治體制可以如何重整，令香港在地方和中央管治上更進步。
Since this is a motion with no legislative effect we may be more audacious in conceiving how the political system in Hong Kong should be restructured so that Hong Kong may make more progress in central and district administration
大家留意一下，18區區議會每個地區的人口，少則有20萬人，多則高達60萬人，在世界各地很多國家，這已是一個中等城市的規模。
Members may look at the population in each of the 18 DC districts . The smallest population is 200 000 and the largest reaches 600 000 . In many countries around the world this is the population size of a medium - scale city
如果我們研究如何進一步發展地區民主，我們應在香港設立18個小城市。
If we examine ways to develop district democracy further we should set up 18 small cities in Hong Kong
這18個小城市設有18位市長，亦設有18個有權力的區議會或市議會。
Each of these 18 cities should have a mayor and a district council or city council vested with powers
張超雄議員在發言時提到，現時真的要加強監察，因為有很多"蛇齋餅粽"的情況，有很多這類利益輸送。
Dr Fernando CHEUNG has mentioned in his speech that there is a genuine need to strengthen monitoring for the problem of offering seasonal delicacies is prevalent and there are many similar cases of transfer of benefits
我想說，其實我十分理解現時本港區議會、區議員何以淪落至此。
I would say I understand full well why DCs and DC members in Hong Kong have degenerated to this pass
權力令人腐化，絕對權力令人絕對腐化。
Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely
正正因為區議員無權決定地區的事務。
It is exactly because DC members have no authority to make decisions on district matters
區議員沒有權力令官員落實執行他們指令的政策，即使只是跟進一宗小個案，他們也要看官員的臉色，看看官員會否"放生"你。
Actually DC members have no authority to press government officials to implement policies as per their instructions . Even in following up a minor case they have to pander to the whims of government officials and see whether the latter will let go
陳克勤議員剛才說的一句話："我們一起支持發展地區民主"，我是非常贊成的。
Mr CHAN Hak - kan said something to this effect earlier We should support the development of democracy at the district level together . I very much agree with this
民建聯當年錯誤"殺"了市政局和區域市政局，我希望他們現在有膽量為香港的政治行出一步，要求北京下放權力，令從政者，不論是建制派或民主派，均可做真正的決策者。
Back then the DAB had the former Urban Council and Regional Council scrapped by mistake I hope they now have the courage to take a step forward for the politics in Hong Kong by requesting Beijing to exercise power devolution so that people engaging in politics be they in the pro - establishment camp or the democratic camp may truly act as decision makers
希望我們共同努力，令真正的地區改革得以推行，而不再是小修小補的改變。
I look forward to working together to enable the implementation of a genuine reform in district administration instead of those minor and insignificant changes
劉江華首先在1985年參與區議會選舉獲勝，最後在......我不想詳述他的履歷。
LAU Kong - wah first contested and won in the District Board election in 1985 and finally in I do not wish to give a detailed account of his resume
總言之，他離開了他曾加入的香港民主同盟後，便成為建制派的一員，之後更成為第二位"三料"議員，身兼區議會、立法會及行政會議成員。
In short he left the United Democrats of Hong Kong of which he was once a member and became a member of the pro - establishment camp . Later he became the second Member wearing three hats as he was concurrently a District Council DC member a Member of the Legislative Council and a Member of the Executive Council
然後，他還成為副局長，現時更是局長。
Then he rose to the office of an Under Secretary and he is even a Director of Bureau now
這正正是區議會培育人才的最好典範。
This is precisely the best model of nurturing of talents by DCs
當前朝的殖民政府在1982年成立代議政制的時候，曾經有一段時間，很多香港的有心人都希望透過加入區議會，能夠為香港盡一點力，能夠在政治搖籃中取得一些經驗，然後最終一天實現《基本法》訂明的"港人治港"、"一國兩制"。
When the former colonial government set up the representative government in 1982 there was a time when many people aspiring to participation in public affairs hoped that by joining the District Boards they could do something for Hong Kong and gain some experience in the political crib so that Hong Kong people ruling people and one country two systems as stated in the Basic Law could be eventually realized one day
回歸接近20年，我們看到"一國兩制"備受摧殘，"港人治港"成為虛話。
It has been almost two decades since the reunification and we have seen one country two systems being ravaged and Hong Kong people ruling people becoming empty words
劉國勳議員說要加強對區議會的支援，成立"社區建設基金"，但可能錢並不足夠。
Mr LAU Kwok - fan stressed the need to enhance the support to DCs and DC members and establish a community building fund but there may not be sufficient funds
讓我舉一些例子，特區政府有很多錢都是用於建制團體。
Let me cite some examples to show that a lot of money of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is spent on pro - establishment organizations
我們的一個環保基金有50億元，再要加碼，結果一次換燈泡的活動就……當中包括很多建制團體我不能盡錄，如果漏說了便不好意思天水圍的一個婦女聯會獲撥90萬元、將軍澳街坊聯會有56萬元、新界社團聯會有72萬元、大埔環保會有1,537萬元、香港離島區各界協會有250萬元、九龍社團聯會有179萬元。
We have a 5 billion environmental protection fund which even required a further capital injection and finally an activity organized for changing light bulbs alone Many pro - establishment organizations were involved in it―I cannot name all of them and sorry if I should miss any one of them―A women association in Tin Shui Wai was granted 900,000 a residents association in Tseung Kwan O had 560,000 the New Territories Association of Societies had 720,000 the Tai Po Environment Association Ltd had 15.37 million the Hong Kong Islands District Association had 2.5 million and the Kowloon Federation of Associations had 1.79 million
這些為建制派、民主建港協進聯盟、香港工會聯合會及其他"潛水"民建聯拉票的活動，盡取政府的資源，這還不夠，接着還有各區的1億元撥款也一樣，也是大家在"圍威喂"，包括有區議員參與承接的工程，例如興建許願廣場等，這是怎麼樣的政制和區議會？
These pro - establishment organizations the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong DAB the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions FTU and other submerged activities of DAB designed to canvass votes have taken all of the Governments resources and what is more there is this provision of 100 million to each district which is just the same as it is likewise meant to be a coterie for cronyism among themselves . For instance there are projects in which DC members have taken part in bidding for the contracts such as the construction of the Wishing Square . How ridiculous are this political system and the DCs
在任何政治制度中，議會的角色是監督政府。
In any political system the role of a representative assembly is to supervise the Government
在18區的區議會，建制派取得所有主席、副主席的36個席位。
In the 18 DCs the pro - establishment camp has swept all 36 seats of Chairmen and Vice Chairmen
因此，每當政府需要支持的時候，這些人便會一字排開，任何扭曲香港民意的做法，包括提出所謂的"假普選"方案、一些強硬推行的政策等，都會有30多個"大頭佛"站出來替政府保駕護航。
Therefore whenever the Government needs support these people will line up in a queue and where there is any proposal that distorts the public opinion in Hong Kong including the package for bogus universal suffrage so to speak or policies that the Government wants to bulldoze through there will be some 30 clowns coming forth to play convoy for the Government
他們的地區辦事處統籌各區的選舉，是在政黨之上。
Their district offices are tasked to coordinate elections in various districts being superior to political parties
為了體現"一國一制"，盡量取消"港人治港"，在區議會的層次已經開始有動作。
To enforce one country one system and abolish Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong by all means they have started to take actions at the level of DCs
試問有甚麼人才看到這樣的政制會"開胃"，會加入 成為代議政制的一部分呢？
So what kinds of talents on seeing such a political system will be interested in becoming part of the representative government?
當然，如果想成為劉局長或其他局長則另當別論，一定有很多俊傑會前仆後繼地繼續去做。
Of course it would be a different matter if one wants to become Secretary LAU Kong - wah or other Directors of Bureaux and I am sure a lot of smart guys will keep working for these offices one after another
然而，我們現時看到的是區議會已經喪失功能，這原本應該是一個公平的選舉，但卻以"蛇齋餅粽"拉票、派米、收集地址、更換燈泡，加上登記選民資料等，所以每次都是他們贏。
However now we have seen that the DCs have failed in all of the functions . This is supposedly a fair election but they canvassed votes by offering seasonal delicacies and by distributing rice collecting addresses changing light bulbs and registering the particulars of voters . This is why they could win in every election
這只會嚇怕更多有心從政的人，香港的政局只會更敗壞。
This will only scare away many more people aspiring to participation in politics and the policital situation in Hong Kong will only become more depraved
政府想盡量推卻監察，想繼續為所欲為，這對香港一點益處都沒有，對於年輕人來說，當這條路行不通，他們可能要想想其他的路。
The Government wants to evade monitoring by all means and it wants to keep on doing whatever it likes and this will not do any good to Hong Kong at all . To the young people when this road leads them nowhere they may have to think about other paths
因此，當政府及一些建制派不斷責罵年輕人不正面，批評他們宣揚自決、"港獨"的時候，請你們照照鏡子。
Therefore when the Government and some members of the pro - establishment camp keep on accusing the young people of not being positive and criticizing them for promoting self - determination and Hong Kong independence you people should seriously look at yourselves in the mirror
今天的區議會已淪落到甚麼地步？
How deplorable a state has the DCs degenerated into now?
今天的政局到了甚麼地步？
How lamentable has the political situation become now?
你們有甚麼資格要求市民信任這個腐朽的制度？
How can you be qualified to ask the public to trust this most depraved system?
的而且確，很多民主派均認為區議會已淪為建制派的俱樂部，"圍威喂"之風盛行，難以反映真實的民意。
Without a doubt many democrats share the view that District Councils DCs have been reduced to a club for the pro - establishment camp in which the practice of cronyism is rampant . As a result they can hardly reflect public opinion truthfully
我不是指民主派的政黨或民主派的議員有這印象，而是很多民主派支持者，也就是一般市民的而且確有這種印象。
I am referring to many of the supporters of democracy not the pro - democracy political parties or Members . In other words the general public actually have such an impression
如果不改善區議會這些歪風，而只是加強區議會的職能，只會產生更多問題，甚至浪費更多公帑。
If the functions of DCs are enhanced while this undesirable trend is not rectified more problems will arise and more public funds will be wasted
在原議案中，劉國勳議員的整個立論建基於一個很重要的假設，便是區議員具有掌握前線民情的優勢。
The whole argument advanced by Mr LAU Kwok - fan in the original motion is founded on a very significant presumption and that is DC members have the advantage of grasping first - hand public sentiments
可是，這個假設是否成立呢？
Nevertheless does this argument hold water?
我認為這值得質疑。
I consider it doubtful
究竟18區區議會的正、副主席一字排開站出來支持政府時，這是否如實反映民意呢？
When the Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 18 DCs line up abreast to express support for the Government does it mean that they are reflecting public opinions truthfully?
的而且確，很多建制派議員都很聰明，他們掌握了部分街坊或部分利益團體的喜好，投其所好，運用他們可動用的資源和資金來拉攏這部分街坊的支持，所以他們所做的事一定會有人支持，我怎敢說他們沒有支持呢？
Without a doubt many Members of the pro - establishment camp are very smart . After grasping the preferences of some kaifongs and interest groups they will cater to their needs and utilize their disposable resources and capital to canvass the support of these kaifongs . This explains why some people will definitely voice support for their actions
他們只要長期取得兩三千人的支持，便可當選甚至是連任區議員。
How dare I say that they have no support? . So long as they can persistently secure support from 2 000 to 3 000 people they will be elected or even re - elected
因此，不少區議員的目光只放在拉攏選區內小部分選民的支持，他們提出建議時，只為討好一小撮的選民或居民。
Therefore quite a number of DC members focus merely on canvassing support from a handful of electors in their districts . They merely seek to please a small number of electors or residents when they put forward proposals
區議員可以基於部分建制派團體的支持而建議興建音樂噴泉，他們是有支持的，但我們也可以收集過萬簽名來反對該項工程。
While DC members may propose the construction of a music fountain on the grounds that they are supported by some pro - establishment groups we can also collect more than 10 000 signatures to oppose the project
不過，劃區的其中一個原則就是保留社區的完整性。
Having said that one of the principles of boundary demarcation is to preserve the integrity of a community
可是，我們看到在一些小選區中，上屆區議會為遷就大型私人屋苑劃成新選區，不惜將原本由兩個公屋屋邨組成的小選區強行分拆，把其中一兩幢甚至較小的屋邨劃入新選區內。
However we can see that in some small constituencies the DCs of the previous term have gone so far as to forcibly split up a small constituency composed of two public housing estates and then incorporate one or two blocks or a smaller housing estate into a new constituency so that a large private housing estate can be demarcated as a new constituency
當然，更嚴重的問題，是部分區議會因為與其他既得利益者的關係，故意忽略部分地區人士的利益。
Of course an even more serious problem is that some DCs have deliberately ignored the interest of some members of the local community due to their relationship with other people with vested interests
在2012年政改方案推行後，立法會的區議會相關議席增至6席，即在傳統功能界別增加5個超級功能界別。
Subsequent to the implementation of the constitutional reform in 2012 the number of DC seats in the Legislative Council has been increased to six . In other words five super functional constituency FC seats have been created for the traditional FCs under an arrangement which is believed to enhance the influence of DCs
當局指此安排會令區議會的影響力大增，有不少聲音表示政府應趁此機會相應地加強區議會在地區上的行政角色，讓他們可以管理樹木、清潔、康樂設施等，服務較多市民。
There are also quite many voices suggesting that the Government should take this opportunity to enhance the administrative role of DCs at the district level in respect of tree management cleaning services recreational facilities and so on in order to serve a larger number of people
這個大前提似乎沒有錯，但如果要加強區議員和區議會的角色和職能，首先應思考如何提高區議會或區議員的質素。
This premise appears to be sound but if the role and functions of DCs or DC members are to be strengthened consideration must first of all be given to how best their quality can be upgraded
其中一個可以考慮的方法，是減少區議會小選區的數目，擴大區議會選區面積，甚至有人提出將部分區議會的議席轉為由18區比例代表制產生，令參選人須取得更多人的支持才能成為區議員，擴大區議員的視野，在此以後才談論如何調撥更多資源和權力予地區議會。
One of the considerations is to reduce the number of small DC constituencies and expand the size of DC constituencies . Some people have even proposed that the number of some DC seats be returned by a proportional representation system covering all the 18 districts so that the candidates must secure more support in order to become DC members thereby broadening their horizons . And then discussions can be opened on ways to allocate more resources to and confer more powers on local councils
是的，"地 區問題，地區解決"，但別忘記地區問題也是由地區產生，如果我們不看問題，而只是單方面說擴權......
Right district issues should be addressed at the local level . However we must bear in mind that district issues stem from the districts
關於現行區議會制度，我認為可以用兩句說話作總結，便是"區議會角色胡混，區議員職能雞肋"。這兩句說話為何可以用來總結現行區議會制度呢？
Regarding the existing District Council DC system I think we can conclude it with two clauses the role of DCs is ambiguous and DC members cannot do anything
正如建制派同事剛才所說，如果我們問街坊，現時區議員的職能為何，他們想起的可能只有數件事：幫忙寫信給政府部門、舉辦廉價旅行團，或同事所說的"蛇齋餅粽米"。
Why? . As a colleague from the pro - establishment camp just said if you ask the kaifongs about the functions of DC members they may only recall matters like writing letters to the Government organizing low - cost tour groups or giving away various seasonal delicacies
在一些民主派同事的眼中，"蛇齋餅粽米"可能只是用來揶揄建制派同事的現象，但事實上，"蛇齋餅粽米"是現行區議會制度下所必然產生的行為，而這種行為明顯是經濟行為。
And for some members in the democratic camp the offer of seasonal delicacies by the pro - establishment camp may just be an object of ridicule however such offers are something inevitable under the existing DC system and obviously this is some sort of an economic behaviour
所以，嚴格而言，現時區議會制度的缺陷令區議員變成街坊保長。
Therefore strictly speaking due to the deficiency of the system DC members have become the leaders of residents
實際上，一切要追溯至1999年，香港政府自董建華開始"殺局"以來，對區議會制度造成的缺陷。
In fact we have to turn back the clock to the year 1999 when the Municipal Councils were scrapped by TUNG Chee - hwa which caused the deficiency of the system
在"殺局"後，我們面對一個很大的問題，便是區議會變成可有可無的橡皮圖章，沒有獨立的財政權，亦沒有獨立的市政權力。
After the Municipal Councils were scrapped we face a big problem that is DCs become a rubber stamp which have no independent financial or municipal power
同時，政府清楚知道，既然地區缺乏眼睛和耳朵替它察看及聆聽地方訴求，於是便要強化民政事務專員的職責。
Meanwhile the Government knew only too well that it had no eyes or ears to watch and hear local demands at the district level it had to enhance the role of District Officers
就這一點，我不贊同今天的議案中強化民政事務專員的統籌角色的建議，因為正正是這種強化，令區議員的權力受政府部門主宰。
On this count I do not agree with the proposed strengthening of the coordinating role of District Officers in todays motion because such strengthening would allow the Government to control or dictate the powers of DC members
今天，區議會制度成為擺設，不單是擺設，事實上，在近兩屆立法會選舉，我們更看到區議會制度已變成畸胎，是一個畸形的制度。
Today the DC system has become a decoration not just a decoration but a freak as we have seen in the last two Legislative Council Elections
第一，政府在1999年實行"殺局"後，在10年後明顯見到香港出現立法和地區行政之間的斷層問題，於是小修小補，忽發奇想，想出一個超級區議員制度。
First of all since the Municipal Councils were scrapped in 1999 the Government saw the obvious gap emerged between the legislature and the DCs after 10 years and so it introduced some minor remedial measures and came up with the super DC system
但是，在超級區議員制度討論之初，我們已經不斷指出它只有利於大黨，限制自由競爭，這是我們當時的想法。
However right from the start of discussions about the system we had repeatedly pointed out that such a system would benefit only the big parties and restrict free competition . That is our view at that time
但是，在本屆立法會選舉，我們看到原來超級區議會制度會成為政黨之間互相角逐私利，甚至是交易的工具。
Yet in the last Legislative Council Election we saw that the super DC system became a tool of competition for their own interests and even for doing deals among different political parties
例如一些地區的區議員可能不顧江湖規矩，自行參選，到選舉後期才被勸退，被迫退選，這明顯是政黨交易的工具，亦變相令香港"一人一票"的神聖選舉、本身是自由意志的表達，淪為大黨自我輪替、踐踏香港人意志的途徑。
For example some DC members decided to run for the Legislative Council seat in disregard of the conventional practice and only to be persuaded to withdraw at later stage of the election . This is obviously a tool used by political parties for doing deals and as such system is dominated by the big parties the sacred one person one vote election which is an expression of free will has de facto become an avenue for rotation of big parties and trampling on Hong Kong peoples will
梁振英在2013年推行社區重點項目計劃，每區投放1億元。
When CY LEUNG promoted the Signature Project Scheme he injected 100 million into each district
但是，大家都知道，區議會的同事和區議會制度無法承受如此龐大的撥款，於是在制度存有缺陷的情況下，區議員和地區的民政事務專員如何花掉這筆款項呢？
But as we all know DC members and the system could not handle such big sums so due to the deficiency of the system DC members and District Officers have to rack their brains about how they can spend the money