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我記得當時仍坐在議事堂的反對派議員想方設法拖延，想拉倒議案，發言更是言過其實，不斷妖魔化"一地兩檢"安排。
I still remember how opposition Members in the Chamber used every delaying tactic in an attempt to strike down the motion . They even stretched the truth in their speeches and kept demonizing the co - location arrangement
不過，事實勝於雄辯，"一地兩檢"在兩個口岸均空前成功，我深信根據這兩個關口的經驗，皇崗口岸的"一地兩檢"安排必定能夠順利落實。
Nevertheless facts speak louder than words . The implementation of co - location arrangement at the two land crossings is unprecedentedly successful . Based on the experience of these two land crossings I strongly believe that co - location arrangement can be smoothly implemented at Huanggang Port without a doubt
儘管如此，我也希望政府能夠繼續聽取持份者的意見，並向深圳政府反映包括旅遊及運輸業界等的意見，讓口岸設施能夠更"貼地"及更利民。
Even so I also hope that the Government can continue to heed stakeholders views and relay to the Shenzhen Government the views of various industries including the tourism and transportation industries so that this land crossing facility can be more down - to - earth and bring more convenience to people
主席，我想提出有關原有落馬洲口岸的用地安排。
President I wish to talk about land use arrangements for the original Lok Ma Chau port
當皇崗新聯檢大樓落成使用，原落馬洲管制站將可騰出並釋放超過20公頃用地作其他用途。
When the new Huanggang Joint Inspection Building is completed and commences service over 20 hectares of land can be vacated and released from the site of the original Lok Ma Chau Control Point for some other uses
主席，《粵港澳大灣區發展規劃綱要》明確指出，要加快粵港澳大灣區城市的基礎建設互聯互通，當中包括提升粵港澳口岸的通關能力及通關更便利化水平，以促進人員、物資高效流動。
President the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area explicitly highlights the necessity of expediting infrastructural connectivity among various cities in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area including enhancing the handling capacity and clearance facilitation of control points in Guangdong Hong Kong and Macao so as to promote an efficient and convenient flows of people and goods
我相信，隨着疫情日後逐步穩定下來，皇崗口岸新聯檢大樓落成並實施"一地兩檢"後，將可以進一步推動兩地人民、物流的流動，讓大灣區區域經濟釋放更大能量。
I believe that as the epidemic gradually stabilizes in the future the implementation of co - location arrangement following the completion of the new Joint Inspection Building at Huanggang Port can further promote the flows of people and goods between both places and in turn enable the Greater Bay Area to unleash greater momentum for the regional economy
主席，我全力支持通過政府提出的這項議案。
President I fully support the passage of this motion proposed by the Government
《2021年空氣污染管制條例草案》 《2021年刑事罪行條例草案》 《2021年不停車繳費條例草案》 《2021年證券及期貨及公司法例條例草案》 《2021年稅務條例草案》。
Air Pollution Control Amendment Bill 2021 Crimes Amendment Bill 2021 Free - flow Tolling Bill Securities and Futures and Companies Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2021 Bills read the First time and ordered to be set down for Second Reading pursuant to Rule 533 of the Rules of Procedure
政府議案。
Government motion
保安局局長動議有關推展皇崗口岸「一地兩檢」安排的後續工作的議案。
The Secretary for Security will move a motion on taking forward the follow - up tasks of implementing co - location arrangement at the Huanggang Port
每位議員只可發言一次，限時15分鐘。
Each Member may only speak once and may speak for up to 15 minutes
所以，實施"一地兩檢"對市民和旅客都帶來更多方便。
So the implementation of co - location arrangement has brought more convenience to members of the public and visitors
其實，我們經常在議會或社會上說，香港和大灣區要優勢互補、互相融合。
Actually in both this Council and the community we have always talked about the need for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area to achieve mutual complementarity and integration
其中一個方法便是加強兩地人員和貨物的往來，以及邊境的便利措施，而皇崗口岸"一地兩檢"正正是為配合這項國策而來的產物，所以，今次皇崗口岸將由貨檢口岸變成純旅檢口岸......
One of the ways is by enhancing the flow of people and goods between the two places and also the facilitation measures at the boundary crossings
我們可看到，隨着蓮塘口岸、深圳灣口岸實施24小時貨檢通關後，邊境東西兩邊都可以有暢順的運輸道路，貨車再不用經過深圳市中心，這帶來的客觀效果是深圳市內的交通相對順暢一些，而貨物也可以更快、更直接地運抵香港，這其實是非常好的。
The co - location arrangement at the Huanggang Port is therefore the very product in line with this national policy and this time round the Huanggang Port will transform from a boundary crossing for cargo clearance into a boundary crossing only for passenger clearance As we can see with the implementation of 24 - hour cargo clearance at the boundary crossings at Liantang and Shenzhen Bay there is smooth traffic on roads on both the eastern and western sides of the boundary and cargo trucks no longer need to go through the city centre of Shenzhen . These have led to the objective result of smoother traffic in the city centre of Shenzhen and faster and more direct transportation of goods to Hong Kong . This outcome is indeed very desirable
當我們所推行的一項政策不僅能便利香港市民，也能便利內地大灣區城市的話，那便是一個雙贏局面。
When a policy implemented by us can bring convenience not only to Hong Kong people but also to Mainland cities in the Greater Bay Area it is a win - win situation
那我們制訂的所有政策，是否都能創造雙贏呢？
Then can the policies formulated by us all create win - win situations?
我也希望今天多位在席的官員所制訂的政策，都可以做到這客觀效果。
I also hope that this objective result can be achieved through the policies formulated by the government officials who are present here today
剛才多位同事都提出多項皇崗口岸實施"一地兩檢"後的具體措施，希望政府能夠加以考慮和完善。
Many Honourable colleagues have just proposed a number of specific measures to be put in place after the implementation of co - location arrangement at the Huanggang Port hoping that the Government would take them into consideration and make improvement
從這例子可見，兩地的發展其實相差甚遠。
As shown by this example there is actually a vast development gap between the two places
當局將所有厭惡性設施全放到北區，例如打鼓嶺堆填區及骨灰龕等。
The authorities have placed all the obnoxious facilities in the North District
若非如此，你心裏其實便是沒有打算跟大灣區融合，沒有考慮大灣區的發展、大灣區各城市間的優勢互補。
Otherwise you actually have no intention to integrate with the Greater Bay Area and give no thought to the development of the Greater Bay Area and the complementarity among various cities in the Greater Bay Area
另一個具體例子是，當要發展一個地方的經濟時，我們需要有完整的規劃。
There is another specific example . While developing the economy of a place we need to have a holistic plan
當然，政府已表示會在河套區發展創科產業，但如何利用附近土地是非常重要的。
Certainly the Government has already made it clear that it will develop innovation and technology IT industry in the Loop but it matters a great deal as to how the land in the vicinity is used
現在有一個很好的例子創新及科技局局長薛永恒在這裏科學園的發展如火如荼，有很多公司進駐，但有何其他配套呢？
Now let me cite a very good example . Well the Secretary for Innovation and Technology Alfred SIT is here . While the Science Parks development is in full swing with many companies having moved in what are the ancillary facilities available there?
這反映 出的問題，是這個地方的各項發展沒有互補作用。
This reflects the problem that the various development projects in this area are not complementary in nature
如果將畫中的河換成深圳河，畫面也會相當有看頭：一邊是高樓大廈，另一邊我們這邊則烏燈黑火，有一個很大的對比。
Now if the river in the painting is replaced with the Shenzhen River the painting will still be interesting to look at a stark contrast between the cityscape of skyscrapers on one side and pitch - blackness on the other―our side
所以，當局考慮一個口岸的發展之時，正如黃定光議員經常說，還需要發展橋頭經濟或所謂口岸經濟。
So when the authorities think about the development of a boundary crossing just as what Mr WONG Ting - kwong often says it is also necessary to develop bridgehead economy or what is referred to as port economy
過關後只有火車站、入境處和海關，沒有其他設施，而且，方圓數里更被劃為禁區，沒有人能夠進入。
After crossing the boundary one can see nothing but the railway station and the immigration and customs facilities . Other facilities are just not available . What is worse a few miles around the boundary has been designated as closed area inaccessible to the public
主席，我謹此陳辭，支持議案。
With these remarks President I express support for the motion
代理主席，我發言支持保安局局長提出有關推展皇崗口岸「一地兩檢」安排的後續工作的議案。
Deputy President I rise to speak in support of the motion on taking forward the follow - up tasks of implementing co - location arrangement at the Huanggang Port moved by the Secretary for Security
故事發生在上世紀80年代初，內地改革開放不久，剛推出兩地牌照。
It took place in early 1980s soon after the opening up of the Mainland when the regular quota system for cross - boundary private cars was first introduced
時代的發展勢不可擋，香港與內地同胞的交往日益頻繁，過去這些所謂的關口、口岸其實只是人為障礙，我們需要拆除這些籬笆。
The development of the times is unstoppable . With increased communication between Hong Kong people and their Mainland counterparts the so - called control point in the past is just a man - made obstacle that we need to remove
香港發展的前途就是大灣區，如果我們只閉關自守、自以為了不起，香港便沒有希望了。
The development prospect of Hong Kong is the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area . We are doomed if we keep hiding behind the door and thinking too highly of ourselves
今次皇崗口岸的改革不是先例，過往有深圳灣及廣深港高速鐵路香港段。
The reform of the Huanggang Port is not a precedent . The same arrangement has been implemented at Shenzhen Bay Port and the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link
以往很多人的思維仍然相當守舊，經常說一些有的沒的，又要考慮政治因素。
Before many people still clung to their conservative mentality often making sceptical remarks and having political considerations in their mind
剛才我們同事鄭松泰議員都有很多顧慮，但我認為這些顧慮是沒有必要的。
Our colleague Dr CHENG Chung - tai also expressed a number of worries earlier but I do not think such worries are necessary
將來在"一國兩制"下，我們應該盡量採取便民政策，我相信將會做得更好。
Under the one country two systems principle we should implement facilitating policies for the public in the future and I believe that we will do it better
我今天的發言內容不多，希望大家共同努力把事情辦好。
I do not have much to talk about today . I hope that we can do better by working together
代理主席，我動議二讀《2021年不停車繳費條例草案》。
Deputy President I move the Second Reading of the Free - Flow Tolling Bill 2021 the Bill
推行不停車繳費系統是《香港智慧城市藍圖2.0》中一項主要的"智慧出行"措施。
Implementation of the free - flow tolling system FFTS is a major Smart Mobility initiative set out in the Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong 2.0
不停車繳費系統利用科技，便利駕駛人士透過無線射頻識別技術，以繳費貼遙距繳付隧道費。
FFTS makes use of technology to bring convenience to motorists by allowing them to remotely pay the tunnel tolls with a toll tag through the Radio Frequency Identification technology
在推行系統後，駕駛人士駛經收費隧道時無須再在收費亭停車並以人手繳費，有助改善隧道一帶的交通。
Upon implementation of FFTS motorists are no longer required to stop at a toll booth for manual toll payment when passing through a tolled tunnel thus helping to improve the traffic in the vicinity of the tunnels
另外，在推行系統後，我們無需要保留現時設於隧道收費廣 場的收費亭。因此，拆除這些收費亭而騰出的空間，可用作其他與交通有關的用途，例如擴闊現有巴士站及改善候車區設施。
Moreover there is no need to retain the toll booths at toll plazas after FFTS is implemented and their demolition will free up space which can be used for other transport - related purposes such as enlargement of the existing bus stops and enhancement of the facilities at the waiting areas
換句話說，不停車繳費系統不但便利駕駛人士，亦讓出行的市民得以受惠。
In other words FFTS not only will bring convenience to motorists but will also benefit the commuting public
《條例草案》旨在為在政府收費隧道及青沙管制區推行不停車繳費系統提供法律依據。
The Bill seeks to provide the legal backing for the implementation of FFTS at the government tolled tunnels and Tsing Sha Control Area TSCA
《條例草案》主要有三大目的。
Mainly speaking the Bill has three major purposes
第二個目的，是修訂《道路交通條例》，以授權運輸及房屋局局長訂立規例，規管繳費貼的發出和使用。
The second purpose is to amend the Road Traffic Ordinance Cap . 374 to empower the Secretary for Transport and Housing to make regulations to regulate the issue and use of toll tags
按現時的計劃，我們會在《條例草案》獲通過後制定新規例。
According to the current plan we will make new regulations upon passage of the Bill
我們已分別在去年12月中和今年1月初諮詢交通諮詢委員會和立法會交通事務委員會，委員普遍支持政府盡早推行不停車繳費系統。
The Transport Advisory Committee and the Panel on Transport of this Council were already consulted in mid - December last year and this January respectively . Their members generally expressed support for the Governments expeditious implementation of FFTS
此外，我們一直透過不同渠道，與運輸業界及其他持份者溝通，聽取意見，務求順暢推行新系統。
In addition we have been communicating with the transport trade and other stakeholders and listening to their views through various channels so as to ensure the smooth implementation of the new system
運輸署現正與相關政府部門密鑼緊鼓地進行各項籌備工作，包括委聘隧道費服務商、發展後端系統、採購新收費設施等，並會在《條例草案》獲通過後，收集負責人的電郵地址或流動電話號碼。
TD and the relevant government departments are now pressing ahead at full steam with various preparatory work including engaging toll service provider developing a backend system procuring new toll facilities etc and will collect the email addresses or mobile phone numbers of the responsible persons when the Bill is passed
我們現時的目標，是於2022年年底起陸續在各條政府收費隧道和青沙管制區推行不停車繳費系統。
Our present target is to gradually implement FFTS at various government tolled tunnels and TSCA from late 2022 onwards
與此同時，政府會以不同方式加強宣傳不停車繳費系統的好處和使用，以期更多車主支持及盡早使用繳費貼。
Meanwhile the Government will step up its efforts in publicizing the benefits of FFTS and promoting its use in the hope of soliciting more support from vehicle owners and their early adoption of toll tags
《條例草案》的詳細建議，已載述於相關的立法會參考資料摘要。
The detailed proposals of the Bill have been set out in the Legislative Council Brief concerned
代理主席，我懇請各位議員支持《條例草案》，使我們可以盡早落實不停車繳費系統，令香港在發展成為智慧城市方面邁進一大步。
Deputy President I implore Members to support the Bill so that we can implement FFTS as soon as possible thereby enabling Hong Kong to take a big step in its development into a smart city
有關在皇崗口岸實施"一地兩檢"安排的討論其實已有20年歷史。
The discussion on implementing co - location arrangement at Huanggang Port actually has a history of 20 years
所涉爭議或可追溯至2000年，但歷史上的爭議其實不外乎數點：第一，是司法管轄權的爭議；第二，是在選址興建相關的旅檢大樓時究竟會採取甚麼行政安排處理；以及第三，是政治上的討論，意思是當政府推行前兩者時，會否涉及香港本地相關法例的修訂呢？
The dispute involved may date back to 2000 but the dispute in history is actually over nothing more than a few issues First the dispute over jurisdiction; second the administrative arrangements for dealing with site selection for constructing the relevant passenger clearance building; and third political discussions meaning the involvement or otherwise of any amendments to the relevant local legislation in Hong Kong when the Government finalizes the details on the first two issues
如是者，在過去10年間，關乎這類陸路口岸的討論便拖延至今，當局最終在2021年才尋求立法會通過有關安排。
This explains why discussions on such land crossings spanning the past decade have been delayed until now and it is only in 2021 that the authorities try to seek the Legislative Councils endorsement of the relevant arrangements at long last
在現時的社會狀況下，一般市民一聽到"一地兩檢"安排，便自然會聯想起廣深港高速鐵路的"一地兩檢"安排。
Under the prevailing social circumstances when the general masses hear co - location arrangement they will naturally associate it with the co - location arrangement for the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link XRL
以現時的民情而言，我理解是有的。
Based on the public sentiment these days I will say the answer is in the affirmative to my understanding
第一，關於司法管轄權的部分，雖然大家皆知道，法例須予修訂，以容許港方相關部門在深圳一個特定範圍內執法，但有市民擔心在實際執法時究竟會否出現跨境執法或權責不清的情況。
The first concern is about jurisdiction . While everybody knows that the legislation must be amended to allow the relevant Hong Kong departments to enforce the law within a designated area in Shenzhen some people are concerned about the possibility of cross - boundary law enforcement or unclear delineation of powers and responsibilities in the actual law enforcement process
第二，我相信將來的皇崗口岸跨境旅檢大樓會作為一個高科技指標。
Second I believe the cross - boundary passenger clearance building at Huanggang Port will serve as an indicator for high technology
意思是，當有其他跨境旅檢大樓未來進行重建或修葺時，當中所採用的通訊或資料管理系統，據我們過去理解，都不會有人擔心港人的資料或人員的出入紀錄會被互換甚或失竊等問題。
What I mean to say is that in the case of other cross - boundary passenger clearance buildings even though they may need redevelopment or repair in the future the communications or data management systems to be set up therein―based on our previous understanding―will not arouse any public concern about such problems as the mutual exchange or even theft of Hong Kong peoples personal data or personnel movement records
據政府回覆，在現時的框架下，市民無需擔心，因為雖然旅檢大樓設於深圳，但會使用香港入境事務處和海關的既有系統進行保安工作。
According to the Governments reply under the existing framework people need not worry about all this because even though the passenger clearance building is located in Shenzhen the existing systems of the Hong Kong Immigration Department and the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department are to be used for handling security work
歸根究底，這同 樣是對政府有否信心的問題，即市民是否相信政府能夠保護香港市民的個人資料、出入自由，以及個人行蹤資料。
All such concerns likewise stem from the very question of confidence in the Government meaning the question of whether people believe that the Government can protect the personal data freedom of movement and personal movement data of Hong Kong people
這也是信心的問題。
This likewise involves the question of confidence
第三，是相關的實際行政安排。
The third point concerns the actual administrative arrangements
例如，興建大樓的部分費用，以及香港各政府部門購買大樓內使用的家具、物品、系統和器材等開支，皆由港方負責，由立法會撥款。
For example part of the building construction cost the expenditure on procuring furniture and fixtures items systems and equipment for use by various government departments of Hong Kong in the building will be afforded by Hong Kong with funding approved by the Legislative Council
對我而言，我希望就這項議案清晰說明一點，以免之後有記者或朋友問我為何我不要求記名表決。
To me I hope to make clear one point about this motion lest I may be asked by some journalists or people why I do not claim a division
代理主席，對於政府今天向立法會提交有關推展皇崗口岸「一地兩檢」安排的後續工作的議案，我是支持的。
Deputy President I support the motion put by the Government to the Legislative Council today on taking forward the follow - up tasks of implementing co - location arrangement at the Huanggang Port
盧偉國議員剛才提到皇崗口岸的一些歷史，我在此亦略作簡介。
Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok has just mentioned the history of the Huanggang Port and I would also like to give a brief introduction here
皇崗口岸是內地首個、亦是現時深港之間唯一實行24小時通關的大型陸路口岸。
The Huanggang Port is the first and only major land boundary control point between Hong Kong and Shenzhen providing 24 - hour passenger clearance service for the time being which was built to complement the Guangzhou - Shenzhen Superhighway project
1989年12月29日，皇崗口岸的貨檢區建成啟用；1991年8月8日，旅檢區亦通關；1994年11月3日，兩條貨運通道試行，供24小時通關之用；2003年1月27日零時起，皇崗口岸實施旅檢24小時通關。
On 29 December 1989 the cargo clearance area of the Huanggang Port was commissioned for use upon completion of construction; on 8 August 1991 the passenger clearance area also opened; on 3 November 1994 two freight corridors were given a trial run for 24 - hour clearance service; and starting from 0col00 am on 27 January 2003 24 - hour passenger clearance service was implemented
旅客均十分支持皇崗口岸24小時通關的措施，不少本港居民從元朗前往皇崗口岸過境。
Passengers strongly support the 24 - hour clearance service there at the Huanggang Port and many of the Hong Kong residents travel from Yuen Long to Huanggang to cross the boundary
為跟上時代的步伐，便得更新舊設施，以滿足便捷流動的新需要。
To stay abreast with the times it is necessary to renovate old facilities to meet the new need for efficient flow of people
香港與深圳邊境的第七個陸路口岸是蓮塘/香園圍口岸，此口岸已通關，只因爆發疫情而未有旅客使用。
The seventh land boundary control point between Hong Kong and Shenzhen is the LiantangHeung Yuen Wai LTHYW Control Point which has been commissioned but not opened to passengers due to the COVID - 19 outbreak
蓮塘/香園圍口岸十分方便，人和車輛均可以直達口岸設施過境，而離開口岸後，更可直上高速公路，這令跨境的人流和物流能更有效流動，有助紓緩現時口岸的繁忙情況，對香港經濟的長遠發展在策略上具重要意義。
The LTHYW Control Point is very convenient in that both passengers and vehicles can reach the boundary crossing facilities direct to cross the boundary and have direct access to the highway upon departure from the control point . This enables more efficient flows of people and goods across the boundary and helps alleviate the current busy situation at other control points . Hence it is of strategic importance to the long - term economic development of Hong Kong
至於大灣區的戰略意義，在於國家會對香港與內地口岸往後的發展作出相應安排，按"東進東出、西進西出"的規劃原則，從兩個不同方向發展貨運，令香港口岸的功能發揮得淋漓盡致。
As to the strategic significance of the Greater Bay Area it lies in the fact that the State will make corresponding arrangements for the future development of Hong Kong and Mainland ports . Freight transport will be developed in two different directions according to the planning principle of East in East out West in West out thus allowing Hong Kong ports to give full play to their functions
我剛才曾提及，"一地兩檢"有助促成兩地口岸的"東進東出、西進西出"。
I have mentioned just now that the co - location arrangement will help put into practice the principle of East in East out West in West out for Hong Kong and Mainland ports
當皇崗口岸完成重建後，將會釋放不少土地，因為按深方的規劃，新皇崗口岸的定位為"一地兩檢"純旅檢口岸，未來將取消口岸的貨檢功能。
Upon completion of the redevelopment of the Huanggang Port a great deal of land will be released . It is because according to the Shenzhen Municipal Governments planning the new Huanggang Port is positioned as a control point with co - location arrangement implemented purely for passenger clearance and its cargo clearance function will be abolished in the future
因此，將可釋放約50萬平方米土地，以興建深港科技創新合作區的深方科創園區，預計會於2023年年底建成。
As such about 500 000 sq m of land will be released for the construction of the Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Zone of the Shenzhen - Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Co - operation Zone which is expected to be completed at the end of 2023
我們相信這次釋放土地，將會為香港締造新的機遇。
We believe this arrangement will create new opportunities for Hong Kong
可是，內地的規劃及基建以快見稱，皇崗口岸交通規劃引入了深廣中軸城際軌道、穗莞深城際軌道及深圳地鐵20號線，並預留空間，以與港鐵北環綫連接。
However Mainland is known for its speediness in carrying out planning and building infrastructure the Guangzhou - Shenzhen Intercity Railway the Guangzhou - Dongguan - Shenzhen Intercity Railway and Shenzhen Metro Line 20 are included under the transport planning for the Huanggang Port with space reserved for connection with the MTR Northern Link
在未來，皇崗口岸將成為大灣區一個面向世界的超級口岸及綜合交通樞紐。
The new Huanggang Port will in the future become a super port as well as a comprehensive transportation hub for the world in the Greater Bay Area
擬議新田/落馬洲發展樞紐的總面積為320公頃，包括270公頃發展用地，初步估算可提供31,000多個住宅單位，當中公營房屋將佔七成。
The proposed STLMC DN covers a total area of about 320 hectares including 270 hectares of land for development and is tentatively estimated to provide over 31 000 residential units of which 70 % will be public housing units
未來北環綫方面，政府預計在新田站落成後，該區可作中、高密度的發展，而31,000個住宅單位，可供84,000人居住。
As regards the future Northern Link the Government expects that upon the completion of the San Tin Station the area can be used for medium and high density developments . There will be 31 000 residential units available for accommodating 84 000 people
過去，政府一直被人詬病，指在新發展區內設置的公共設施，經常落後於人口的增長。
The Government has been criticized in the past that the public facilities in the new development areas NDAs usually lagged behind the growth of population in NDAs
因此，我希望政府在規劃上能更具前瞻性，不 單要落實規劃，更要加快步伐，讓香港早日履行其在大灣區的角色，以更有效地發揮香港作為橋樑的功能。
Therefore I hope that the Government can be more forward - looking in its planning . It should not only implement the planning initiatives but also quicken its pace as well so that Hong Kong can fulfil its role in the Greater Bay Area as soon as possible and function more effectively as a bridge
代理主席，對於"一地兩檢"，相信很多香港市民現在都不陌生。
Deputy President I believe that co - location is not a strange term to the majority of Hong Kong people now
政府兩年前計劃在廣深港高速鐵路香港段西九龍站實施"一地兩檢"，反對派極力阻撓，提出很多似是而非的理由。
The Government planned to implement the co - location arrangement at the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link two years ago . The opposition camp tried their best to scupper the plan by raising many specious arguments
及後，政府不斷解說，很多不同的團體亦出來表示支持，結果，事實勝於雄辯。
Later on the Government spared no effort to explain the arrangement and many different organizations also came forward to show their support . In the end the facts speak for themselves
在西九龍站落實"一地兩檢"後，很多市民親身體驗到當中的便利；隨着人流增加，亦為香港帶來很多內地旅客。
After the implementation of the co - location arrangement at the West Kowloon Station many people have gained first - hand experience of the convenience it brings . With more and more people using the station it has also attracted many Mainland tourists to Hong Kong
在2019年"黑暴"事件及疫情發生前，"一地兩檢"的安排對香港的零售市道帶來很多幫助，對香港的整體經濟亦有很大幫助。
Before the black - clad riot incident in 2019 and the outbreak of the epidemic the co - location arrangement contributed much to a robust local retail market and our economy as a whole
不過，由於發生2019年"黑暴"事件及爆發疫情，西九龍站運作停頓，內地旅客來不了香港，香港經濟亦漸停頓。
However the operation of the West Kowloon Station has been brought to a halt due to the two incidents . While Mainland tourists are unable to travel to Hong Kong Hong Kongs economy is also slowing down to a near standstill as well
但我相信只要大家齊心，盡快接種疫苗，疫情很快便會退卻，西九龍站亦很快會重開，帶給香港市民很多生意。
Yet I believe that as long as we gather together and get vaccinated as soon as possible the epidemic will soon subside and the West Kowloon Station will re - open and bring lots of business to Hong Kong