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可是，如果今天未有人證、物證而議員提出多項指控的話，我便覺得今天在這個議事廳沒有人為懲教人員說幾句話，對他們是十分不公道的。
However if Members make such accusations without the witness or evidence and yet nobody is going to say a few words in this Chamber on behalf of CSD staff then I consider it unfair to CSD staff
有一次，我探訪女子監獄時跟一群女懲教人員傾談，我問她們為何會選擇這份工 作。
Last time when I visited a female prison I have a chat with some female CSD staff . I ask them why they have chosen the job as prison wardens
她們認為在懲教院所的工作可以幫助在囚人士更生，令他們可以重新被社會接受是她們很大的使命，她們很感恩自己有這種機會可以幫助真正有需要的人。
They consider working in penal institutions can help them to realize their mission that is to help inmates to rehabilitate so that they would be accepted by the community again . They are grateful that they can have the opportunity to help those in genuine needs
我當然很敬佩她們，但當我再問她們會否感到辛苦時，有很多人立刻流淚，說當然辛苦，怎會不辛苦呢？
Of course I respect them . But when I ask whether the job is harsh some of them break into tears immediately and say Of course the job is harsh how will that not be a harsh job?
主席，我相信大家也了解到，在獄中工作並不容易，尤其是作為女性，有一位懲教人員對我說，她自己也身為媽媽，她每天也希望能救助獄中一些人士，但卻沒時間照顧自己的孩子。
President I believe Members should understand that it is not easy to work in a prison especially women . A CSD staff says she is a mother but she has no time to take care of her own kids as she is trying to help those inmates every day
她工作繁重，每天上班時間很長。
Each day the workload is heavy and the working hours are long
我們也知道監獄與市區的距離較遠，而且在懲教院所內工作又不可以使用手機，所以在工作期間與家人完全無法溝通、聯絡。
We know that penal institutions are unusually far away from downtown and CSD staff are not allowed to use mobile phones there therefore they are unable to contact or communicate with their family members . Moreover CSD staff are usually misunderstood by the public
況且，懲教人員又經常被誤解，很多時候，她的朋友也不明白為何她要選擇這份工作。
Very often even her friends do not understand why she has chosen that job
加上很多媒體或電影經常醜化懲教人員，好像凡是當懲教人員的人，便必定兇神惡煞、橫蠻無理、以虐待囚犯為樂，令她們感到很委屈，經常面對千夫所指。
In addition CSD staff are always vilified by the media or movies thus it seems that all CSD staff are by nature fierce and barbaric and would enjoy ill - treating inmates . All of these have made them feel very aggrieved and they are constantly facing a thousand accusing fingers
可是，她們很多已經在此工作多年，有些工作了10多年，有些更是20多年。
However they have been working there for many years . Some have been working for more than 10 years others more than 20 years
縱使面對困難，薪金既不是特別高，工作環境也不是太好，但她們卻仍然堅持繼續做，她們告訴我，就是由於希望可以"救得一個得一個"。
Even they are facing the difficulties in addition to the fact that the salaries are not that high and the working environment is not that good they insist to carry on with they work . They tell me that they will carry on as long as they can save one individual inmate
所以，今天當我聽到有議員講述懲教院所的情況，把囚犯說成是活在人間地獄，日日夜夜也被人虐待，卻一句也沒有表揚懲教人員的工作，我認為便是很痛心的。
It is truly heartrending to hear the narratives made by some Members that inmates staying in penal institutions are just like they are living in a hell on earth and being ill - treated every day but not a single word is spoken to commend the work of CSD staff
我會形容很多懲教人員也是無名英雄，因為他們默默耕耘，做很多人不願意做的工作，為香港的繁榮安定和法治的社會作出很大貢獻。
I will say that many CSD staff are the unsung heroes . They work silently and take up jobs many people do not want to do . They make great contributions for Hong Kongs prosperity and stability as well as the rule of law in Hong Kong
事實上，香港懲教人員的更生工作也確實有成效，我們看到香港更生人士的重犯率一直下降。
In fact the rehabilitation work of CSD staff is effective . We can see that the rate of recidivism among rehabilitated offenders is declining
回看數字，在2000年是40%，在2014年更是26%，成績是有目共睹的。
If we take a look at the figures 40 % in 2000 and 26 % in 2014 . The result actually speaks for itself
所以，如果我們只向他們作出指控，這便是不公平的。
For that reason it is unfair if we just make the accusations
當中提到在沒有真憑實據和親證的情況下，完全抹煞或抹黑所有懲教人員默默耕耘的工作成果，是否有欠公允呢？
He says that without conclusive proof and witness evidence people are ruling out or smearing the silent efforts made by CSD staff is it fair?
就是因為在乎，因為當他們是兒子，才希望教好他們，希望他們可以重新做人。
But just because we care just because we treat him like our sons therefore we will try to teach them well and help them to turn over a new leaf
"最後，李牧師又指出，希望社會人士可以用心認識和欣賞懲教工作的意義及對整個社會的貢獻，在這個紛亂的世道中，讓囚者及為他們服務的懲教人員得到共識和解放。
Lastly Rev LI says he hopes the public could get to know and appreciate the significance of correctional work and its contribution to our society . In this troubled world he wishes inmates and CSD staff who are serving them could achieve certain understanding and relief
所以，今天懲教署便是香港紀律部隊中流失率最高的部門。
Therefore at present CSD is the government department which has the highest wastage rate
我們當然應該關心在囚人士，但在社會上、在立法會中，又有多少議員願意聆聽懲教人員的心聲，關心懲教人員的工作呢？
Of course we should show concern to inmates but in our society and in this legislature how many of us are willing to listen to the voice of CSD staff and care about the work of CSD staff?
如果我們無法招聘良好人才加入隊伍，又如何繼續延續薪火相傳的更生工作呢？
How can rehabilitation work be maintained successively if we are unable to recruit the best people to join our team?
所以，我今天聽到多位議員的發言後，便想提醒他們，投訴確實是有很多渠道，他們說不相信太平紳士巡倉制度，因為囚犯不會敢當面站出來，但我們是仍然有很多不同制度，有很多不同渠道可以申訴的。
For that reason upon listening to the speeches of a number of Members today I wish to remind them that there are many channels for them to lodge their complaints . They say that they do not trust the prison visit by Justices of the Peace JPs because no prisoners would dare to stand up and speak out during the prison visit but we still have many systems and channels in place to facilitate the lodging of complaints
香港有平等機會委員會、申訴專員公署，而如果在囚人士寫信給議員和區議員，信件內容也是會保密的。
In Hong Kong we have the Equal Opportunities Commission EOC and the Office of The Ombudsman . If inmates want to write letters to Members of Legislative Council and District Councils the contents of such letters would be kept confidential
況且，議員亦可以親自探訪、要求見面，見面內容也會保密。
Besides Members can also visit prisons in person and request an interview with them and the meeting will also be kept confidential
那麼，既然他們如此關心，是否可以再多做一些，行多一步呢？
As such since they are so concerned about inmates should they do more and move a few more steps?
然而，為何我又聽不到他們出來指控，反而看到李牧師走出來為懲教人員說話呢？
Yet why have I not heard the accusation made by these people . On the contrary why Rev LI comes out to speak a few words for CSD staff?
我不敢說今天的投訴全部不是事實，我亦認為及絕對相信懲教院所的工作有改善空間，例如懲教院所經常也說要增設CCTV，希望增撥資源，有更多CCTV監察，便可以減少誤會和誤解。
I dare not to say that all of todays accusations are not true . I also consider that there is still room for improvement as to the work of penal institutions . For example staff of penal institutions always demand the increase of CCTVs
此外，我亦認為懲教署應該增強向大眾進行的宣傳和推廣，從而解釋他們的工作內容，使懲教人員可以更有尊嚴地工作。
They hope that in order to minimize misunderstandings resources allocated to them should be increased and more CCTVs can be installed for monitoring purpose . Besides I also consider that CSD should enhance its publicity and promotion efforts so that it can explain to the public about its work . In so doing CSD staff may be able work in a dignified way
主席，最後，我想在此再次感謝一些默默耕耘的懲教人員，他們是香港的無名英雄，我亦希望所有在囚人士在他們的照顧下，可以成功遠離監獄，在社會上作為有貢獻的人......
President I wish to take this opportunity to thank those CSD staff who have been working silently . They are the unsung heroes of Hong Kong
主席，今天這項議案辯論的確很精彩，可見反對派議員如何可以借題無限發揮。
President the debate on the motion today is very spectacular indeed . It shows how opposition Members could fully exploit the opportunity to talk about something irrelevant
其實該裝置正式名稱為長距離揚聲裝置。
In fact the device has been formally known as the Long Range Acoustic Device
我不代表政府發言，局長今天在席，稍後他可以向大家解釋，究竟是甚麼回事。
I am not speaking on behalf of the Government . The Secretary is present today
我剛才又聽到陳志全議員說，他們一定要取得有關資料，因為這些資料很重要，梁繼昌議員又表示這些基本資料，可讓市民評估風險，因為在特定環境下，水炮車是致命武器。
I also heard Mr CHAN Chi - chuen said just now that they had been determined to get the relevant information because such information was of great importance . Mr Kenneth LEUNG has also said that such basic information could be used by the public to assess risks given the lethal nature of water cannon vehicles under specific circumstances
所以，梁繼昌議員今天動議這項議案，我認為並無必要，但這不代表我認為水炮車的資料不重要，不是這原因，而是根本不用在立法會會議上提出這項議案，以進行辯論和索取資料。
Thus I consider it unnecessary for Mr Kenneth LEUNG to move the motion today . However I do not mean that I think the information on water cannon vehicles is not important . That is not the case
我相信保安事務委員會將來一定有機會取得有關資料。
In fact it is basically unnecessary to move the motion at the Legislative Council meeting for conducting a debate and obtaining the information . I believe that the Panel on Security will definitely have the opportunity to get the relevant information in the future
只要不影響警方的專業運作，我相信政府定會提供大量資訊讓市民參考，我亦相信立法會議員會有機會親身視察這輛水炮車。
As long as the professional operation of the Police is not affected I believe that the Government will definitely provide a lot of information for public reference . I also believe that Legislative Council Members will have the opportunity to inspect the water cannon vehicles in person
我最大的期望是，未來不會有機會出動水炮車，這是最好的，因為如果香港天下太平，就無須使用水炮車。
My biggest hope is that water cannon vehicles will never be deployed in the future . This will be the best - case scenario . If Hong Kong is at peace water cannon vehicles need not be deployed
同時，如果我們希望市民 安全，我相信最重要的是，反對派議員不要再煽動市民做違法佔領、暴力衝擊警方的行為。
In the meantime if we want to ensure public safety I believe it is most important thing that opposition Members do not incite the public to take part in illegal occupation and violently attack police officers again
要記住，有很多警員在這些暴力衝突中受傷。
It is necessary to bear in mind that many police officers had been injured in those violent conflicts
主席，我是工聯會屬會香港懲教署懲教助理總會的會長。
President the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department Assistant Officers General Association is one of the bodies under The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions and I am the president of the association
我剛才聽到同事提及他們接獲的個案。
I have heard Members mentioning the cases handled by them earlier
關於張超雄議員提出傳召懲教署署長及助理署長，就懷疑、懷疑有在囚人士被懲教署人員施以酷刑和其他殘忍、不人道或有辱人格的待遇作證，我剛才聽到他們說的例子，如果真有其事，我們一定要徹查。
Dr Fernando CHEUNG has moved a motion seeking to summon the Commissioner of Correctional Services and the Assistant Commissioner of Correctional Services Operations to testify in relation to suspected torture and other cruel inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment inflicted by any officer of the Correctional Services Department CSD on the prisoners . Having heard about the cases illustrated by them I believe we must thoroughly investigate the cases if they are really true
如果有懲教署人員作出他剛才說的行為，真的對在囚人士施以酷刑及殘忍、不人道的待遇、又或作出侮辱囚犯的行為，這一定不能接受。
It is utterly unacceptable if CSD officers have really committed the described acts to torture prisoners and inflict cruel inhuman treatment on them or to humiliate them
我們希望如果警方接獲有關舉報，一定要嚴肅處理，清楚徹查。
The Police must seriously handle and fully investigate the cases if they receive relevant reports
但是，我聽了很久，又曾在新聞報道看到一些故事，我心想有何方法處理，如果真有其事，我們如何幫助這群正被人殘酷對待的囚犯？
But then after listening to Members for long and having read the stories in media reports I wonder how we can deal with this? . If the allegations are true how can we help the prisoners being treated cruelly?
如果單靠張超雄議員今次提出傳召署長，又能否達到效果？
Can we achieve any effect merely through the motion moved by Dr Fernando CHEUNG to summon the Commissioner?
如果真的要幫助這些囚犯，我希望有關社工或有關人士接獲這些個案時，請他們幫助那些當事人、那些聲稱受不人道對待的囚犯，鼓勵他們有勇氣站出來舉報。
Should we truly wish to help these prisoners I hope social workers or other relevant persons can help the victims when they receive these cases and encourage those prisoners to come forward and report the alleged cases of inhuman treatment
我也希望保安局局長在此責成警方嚴肅處理和徹查這些案件，如果真有這些冤案時，可以調查出來。
If these allegations are real I hope the Secretary for Security can hereby command the Police to vigorously deal with these cases and conduct thorough investigations to reveal the truth
這樣我們的社會才可以找到公道。
Only by doing so can justice be found in our society
單靠傳召署長，然後在會上各有各的說法，其實不會真正幫到有需要幫助的人。
Merely summoning the Commissioner and starting an inconclusive discussion in society will not actually help
我希望同事們用心幫助他們。
I hope Members can be mindful when they assist the victims
如果真的有發生這些事情，可能會有更多囚犯受不平等或不公道的對待，那麼及早舉報會否更好？
Suppose the allegations are true it means that other prisoners may also be subject to unequal or unfair treatment then is it not better for them to report the cases earlier?
因此，我們希望不要以傳召這方法，我覺得這不是助人的有效方法，如果真正要助人，應如我剛才所說提出證據舉報他們。
Therefore I believe summoning the officers is not the right way to help the victims . As suggested by me just now we should give evidence and report the cases if we honestly intend to help
我們的總會內有很多在懲教署工作的同工，其實他們都很想有人舉報，他們不害怕有人舉報，如果你們找到一些個案，請舉報。
Indeed they very much wish that someone can report the cases . They are not afraid of these reports . Should Members can gather evidence please go ahead and report them
我擔任立法會議員後，亦曾以議員身份探訪1名囚犯，以協助他處理私人事務。
After taking office as a legislator I also visit a prisoner once in my capacity as a legislator for the purpose of handling some private business on the prisoners behalf
既然局長也在席......其實有很多同事本身也是太平紳士，包括我自己，我們也曾探訪監獄。
As the Secretary is present now in fact many Members are justices of the peace too including myself . We did visit the prison too
如果我們想透過探訪與囚犯見面，令他們有機會表達意見或作出投訴，總之讓他們提出意見的話，其實無人敢於在那個場合發言，是不會有人發言的。
If the purpose of our visits is to meet the prisoners and offer a chance for them to express opinions or raise complaints so that they can put forward their viewpoints I have to admit that not one of them will dare to speak on these occasions
至於是否真正有助處理囚犯的意見，我反而覺得值得我們深思，究竟這種運作是否仍有需要？
As regards whether this really can offer any help on handling prisoners opinions I think it worth our contemplation . Should this practice carry on?
主席，我不會花掉我全部的發言時間，不過我最想說的是，我們覺得以傳召方式來處理這個問題，並不能真正幫助那些聲稱遭不人道對待的囚犯，因為真的要靠他們自己有勇氣走出來舉報。
President I will not use up all my speaking time . However the point I would most like to mention is that summoning officials is not the best way to resolve the problem and truly help those prisoners who alleged that they were subject to inhuman treatment . It is because at the end of the day they must have the courage to go and report the cases
舉報不單可將那些真正做出不應做的非法行為的人繩之於法，更重要的是，可以還懲教署同事的公道。
This will bring the true culprits to justice and more importantly this will also vindicate other CSD staff
主席，我反對張超雄議員的議案。
President I reject Dr Fernando CHEUNGs motion
行政長官，多謝你這份內容豐富的施政報告，從中可以看出你用心為香港人服務的心思，我對此表示贊同。
Chief Executive I thank you for this content - rich Policy Address . It shows your dedication in serving the people of Hong Kong and it has my support
然而，我想與行政長官分享其中4點。
However there are four points that I would like to share with you
儘管香港現時的法官編制約為187名，但實際數目卻長期低於這個標準，原因是有法官辭職或退休，以致出現青黃不接的問題。
Although under the current establishment there are about 187 judges in Hong Kong the actual number is consistently below this standard due to the resignation or retirement of judges thereby creating a succession problem
現時案件的宗數一直不斷增加，而開審時間亦因而延長。
With an increasing number of cases the trial will only be commenced after a longer wait
至於執法方面，我稍後會提出一項有關的質詢。
With regard to law enforcement I will raise a relevant question later on
佔中至今已有兩年，合共拘捕超過1000人，但只有200多人被起訴，少於300人，執法率異常偏低。
Occupy Central has ended for two years and so far a total of over 1 000 people have been arrested . However only 200 - odd people less than 300 have been prosecuted the rate of prosecution is exceptionally low
至於佔中三子，他們的論述最清楚不過，甚至已出版書籍，更有心理準備要面對法律後果。
As for the Occupy Central Trio their arguments are loud and clear and have even been published . What is more they are psychologically prepared to face the legal consequences
但是，他們至今仍在法網之外。
Nonetheless they have yet to be caught by the law
究竟我們執法的決心如何？
How determined are we in taking enforcement action?
第三，在環保方面，我對善用潔淨能源，特別是太陽能的建議表示讚賞，但特首對政府大廈及新建議......
Thirdly in respect of environmental protection while I appreciate the proposal of utilizing cleaner energy especially solar power the Chief Executives proposal in respect of government buildings and new
我們非常重視司法人員的編制和人力問題，因此最近已通過改善司法人員的服務條件。
We have attached great importance to issues relating to the establishment and manpower of judicial personnel and have thus endorsed proposals to improve their conditions of service
除了人手外，場地亦是重要的因素。
Apart from manpower the availability of venue is also an important factor
特區政府一直與司法機關就其所需的法院用地進行磋商，所有與司法機關有關的程序及通過批核等工作，我們都是第一時間盡快處理的。
The SAR Government has been liaising with the Judiciary regarding its request for court sites and all approval procedures relating to requests made by the Judiciary will be dealt with in the first instance
大家也知道，法治對香港十分重要，而剛才何君堯議員也指出，基本上 用英文表達是"justice delayed"的後果的問題，所以我們會全力支持香港的司法機關。
As we all know the rule of law is of paramount importance to Hong Kong and as Dr Junius HO has just highlighted there is basically a problem of justice delayed . Therefore we will lend the Judiciary our full support
新界現時有超過32000間丁屋的天台，在夏天長期受高溫熾熱的陽光照射，到了晚上9時仍然未能降溫。
At present the rooftops of more than 32 000 small houses in the New Territories are persistently heated by the scorching sun in summer and the temperature is still high even at 9col00 pm
我很高興施政報告提出善用太陽能的建議，但這項措施是否適用於新界丁屋，以及能否同時解決僭建的問題？
I am so glad that the Policy Address has put forward the proposal of utilizing solar power . But is this initiative applicable to small houses in the New Territories and can it help tackle the problem of unauthorized building works at the same time?
我會思考這個問題，但我認為同時也要考慮成本效益及結構安全的問題，因為新界不少鄉村屋宇的天台未必能夠安裝較大型的裝置。
While I will consider this issue I think consideration should also be given to cost effectiveness and structural safety because in the New Territories not all rooftops of village houses are suitable for installing large - scale facilities
關於這方面，我們可以從技術及政策方面考慮。
In this connection we can consider from the technical and policy perspectives
特首，4年匆匆過去。
Chief Executive four years have passed quickly . You have been rising up to challenges during your term of office
香港目前面對一個重大問題，就是人從何來。
At present the major problem facing Hong Kong is the source of workers
即使政府滿腹鴻圖大計，都需要工人來推行，否則所有計劃都只會淪為空談。
However ambitious the plans of the Government may be all projects will only end up being empty talks if there are no workers for implementation
特首，不知從何時開始，一提到輸入外勞，便好像觸及政治禁忌；這個議題就如洪水猛獸般，說都不能說。
Chief Executive I do not know since when the mention of labour importation has seemingly become a political taboo . This topic seems to be a huge scourge which should never be touched on
主席，林健鋒議員點出了我過去在社會上公開提出的一點，就是制約香港社會發展及經濟發展的兩大主要因素，一個是土地不足，另一個是勞動力不足。
President Mr Jeffrey LAM has highlighted a point which I have publicly made in the past regarding the two major factors constraining Hong Kongs social and economic developments namely land shortage and labour shortage
林健鋒議員提問時，首先提到郊野公園的問題，我在此稍作回應。
Let me respond briefly to the problem of country parks mentioned by Mr Jeffrey LAM at the beginning of his question
香港土地規劃的一個特點，就是把大片土地面積、大比例的土地面積劃作郊野公園用途，而我們只有7%總土地面積用作住宅用途。
As one characteristic of Hong Kongs land planning a large area of land a high proportion of land area has been designated as country parks . Meanwhile only 7 % of our total land area has been designated for residential use
如果我們只看這個比例，基本上每1呎住宅用地就有6呎郊野公園。
Simply by looking at this proportion the ratio of residential land to country parks is basically 1col6
勞動力不足，確實是制約香港社會發展和經濟發展的另一個因素。
Insufficient labour supply is indeed another factor constraining Hong Kongs social and economic developments
剛才林健鋒議員提到，由於社會不斷發展，某些行業難以招聘新人入行，例如建造業工人和護理員等。
As mentioned by Mr Jeffrey LAM just now as society continues to grow it is difficult for some industries to recruit new entrants such as construction workers and care workers
除此之外，本港人口由明年開始正式進入老化期，勞動力會持續下降。
In addition the Hong Kong population will formally enter a period of ageing starting next year and the labour force will continue to decrease
因此，對香港這個城市來說， 如我們未能從城市以外的地方吸引新的勞動力，確實對我們日後的發展構成一個很大的制約因素。
Hence as far as the city of Hong Kong is concerned our failure to attract new labour force from outside will actually pose a major constraint on our future development
事實上，香港亦不是沒有大量輸入外勞，海外女傭就是一個例子。
In fact it is not true that Hong Kong has not imported a large number of workers . The importation of overseas domestic helpers is a case in point
但是，就目前的勞資關係而言，勞方和資方各有所求，勞方希望能夠改善勞工各方面的待遇，無論是制度上，或是政策措施上；資方則希望能夠輸入外勞。
However employers and employees have their respective demands with respect to the current labour relations . Employees hope that they can get better treatment in various aspects both in the system and in policy measures . Employers meanwhile hope to import workers
雖然各有所求，但各無所得，因為大家都不肯讓步。
Since both sides are reluctant to give in their respective demands have not been fulfilled
因此，在昨天公布的施政報告中，我提出一些希望能夠改善勞資和諧、改善勞資關係的舉措，希望大家都能夠稍作讓步，不單做到勞方有所得，而是勞資雙方都各有所得。
Hence in the Policy Address released yesterday I have proposed some initiatives with the aim of enhancing employer - employee harmony and improving labour relations . I hope that both sides can make some concessions to the benefit of not only the employees but both sides
既然各有所求，我們應該可以做到各有所得。
In view of their respective demands we should be able to ensure that both sides get what they want
這樣的話，我們整個社會便可以向前發展。
In this way the development of our whole community can be advanced
接下來的五六個月時間，我可以向林健鋒議員、立法會其他議員和社會大眾保證，政府絕對不會怠慢，尤其是在制約香港社會和經濟發展的一些重大問題上，包括勞工短缺的問題上，我們一定會盡最大的努力做好我們的工作。
In the coming five to six months I can assure Mr Jeffrey LAM other Members of the Legislative Council and the community that the Government definitely will not procrastinate particularly in respect of some major issues constraining Hong Kongs social and economic developments including labour shortage . We will definitely try our utmost to do our work well
特首，你會否在6月底前，推出新的輸入外勞政策，以協助有需要的行業，解決迫切的問題？
Chief Executive will you introduce new labour importation policy before the end of June to help the industries in need resolve their urgent problems?
勞資關係問題上，我在昨天發表的施政報告中，已提出一個很大的舉措，亦是勞方長期以來的訴求，就是強積金對沖的問題。
On labour relations I have proposed a major initiative in yesterdays Policy Address regarding the offsetting arrangement of the Mandatory Provident Fund which has long been requested by employees
我希望在討論這個問題的同時，能夠處理勞資關係當中的其他問題。
I hope that other problems in labour relations can also be tackled during the discussion on this issue
主席，我想問今天的答問會是否有時間上的控制？
President may I ask if there is any time control in this Question and Answer Session?
如果有時間限制，請主席好好把握時間，因為很多同事也想發問，不應容許一名建制派同事的質詢時間長達10分鐘。
If so President please exercise better time management . You should not allow a question raised by a pro - establishment Member to last as long as 10 minutes
除這條支柱外，我們還有其他支柱，醫療開支便是另一條支柱；我們亦會改良強積金制度等。
Besides this pillar there are also other pillars such as public health care the refined Mandatory Provident Fund scheme etc
我在這裏再提一下，過去5年，特區政府在類似的社會福利開支增加了55%，是在5年間增加了55%，而且這些開支主要用於有需要的人身上。
Allow me to reiterate that over the past five years the expenditure of the SAR Government on similar social welfare services has increased by 55 % an increase of 55 % in five years and the money has been mainly spent on the needy
當然，我們可否做得更好？
Of course can we do better?
我們也很希望每個有需要的老人家可以生活得更好，無需受到生活壓力，但話說回來，"生之者寡，食之者眾"，我們的財政資源就是這麼多，而本屆政府投放於社會福利方面的新錢確實已增加了很多。
We also hope that every elderly person in need of help can live better and do not have to face any livelihood pressure . That said as consumers are many but producers few our financial resources in particular new money each year is limited and the incumbent Government has already substantially increased the amount of new money for social welfare services
我很希望大家能夠一起努力，將經濟發展好。
I earnestly hope that all of us will join hands to promote economic development
經濟發展好，政府的財政收入便會增加，我們便可以為老人家和其他有需要的社群做得更多和更好。
With good economic development the Governments revenue will increase and we will be able to provide more and better services for the elderly and other community groups in need
我知道很多基層市民，雖然每個人的背景、家庭狀況、身體狀況和工作能力各有不同，但我們社會上確實有一部分市民要面對很大的生活壓力，我對這個問題有認識。
I know many grass - roots people with different backgrounds family conditions physical conditions and working abilities . It is true that some people including elderly persons have to face great livelihood pressures . I am aware of this problem
如果對這個問題沒有認識，我們便不會在過去5年在社會福利上做這麼多工作。
If we were unaware of this problem we would not have done so much in respect of social welfare over the past five years
這些工作我們會繼續做下去。
We will continue with the work
但是，重點是甚麼呢？
However what is the salient point?
重點是政府必須有更大的財政能力，才可以照顧方方面面。
The salient point is the Government must have great financial capability in order to cater for various aspects