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回應柯創盛議員的議案，我大致上贊同柯創盛議員的議案，但有數點必須澄清。
Regarding the motion of Mr Wilson OR I generally agree with it yet several points require clarification
第一，正如陳沛然議員發給各位議員的信件所說，如果香港公營醫療服務是一個零和遊戲，即改善九龍東公營醫療服務，會導致其他地區的公營醫療服務的資源被削減，那我就不能贊同柯創 盛議員的議案。
First as in the letter issued by Dr Pierre CHAN to all Members if public healthcare services in Hong Kong are a zero - sum game which means enhancement of the public healthcare services in Kowloon East will result in resource cuts in public healthcare services in other districts I cannot agree with Mr Wilson ORs motion
我不同意將改善公營醫療服務演變成各個醫療聯網的資源競逐。
I disagree with the idea that the enhancement of public healthcare services will develop into a scramble for resources among various hospital clusters
因此，我在修正案補充一點，便是改善香港整體醫療服務，必須為公營醫療服務作融資安排及整體規劃，不可繼續依賴目前以稅收支撐公營醫療體制的安排，這樣才能長遠改善包括九龍東的公營醫療服務。
Hence in my amendment I supplement that public healthcare services of Hong Kong should be enhanced as a whole financing and overall planning for public healthcare services must be made and that the authorities should stop relying on the present arrangement of supporting the healthcare system with tax revenue solely for only by doing so will public healthcare services in Kowloon East be enhanced in the long run
第二，我不認同柯創盛議員在原議案提出，增撥資源以加強公私營醫療協作計劃。
Second I do not agree with Mr Wilson ORs proposal in the original motion for allocating additional resources to enhance the public - private partnership programme in healthcare
我認為這個計劃將會進一步成為政府拒絕為公營醫療服務融資，停止改善公營醫療服務的藉口，將有需要診治的病人推向私營市場。
For I consider that the programme will offer another excuse for the Government to refuse to make financing arrangement for and stop making improvement in public healthcare services by pushing patients in need of treatment to the private market
我更希望政府可以加強或改善目前公營普通科門診和各專科門診的服務，而加強公私營醫療協作，實在有違我對公共醫療服務的信念，所以，抱歉，我不能支持這一點。
It is also my aspiration for the Government to step up or enhance the services at general outpatient clinics and special outpatient clinics in the public sector so the enhancement of public - private partnership runs counter to my belief in public healthcare services . So sorry I cannot support this point
公共服務私營化根本無法改善質素，反而令貧窮的病人得不到需要的服務，造成社會上不平等，導致社會分層。
For privatization of public services can in no way enhance service quality yet it will deny patients in poverty the necessary services creating inequality and class division in society
第三，我認同政府要縮短專科門診和普通科門診的輪候時間，但方法應是加強公共服務。
Third I agree that the Government should shorten the waiting time for specialist outpatient services and general outpatient services yet it should be achieved by the enhancement of public services
我建議政府加強夜診服務，甚至在個別普通科門診診所提供24小時門診服務，一方面可處理市民的診治需要，另一方面也可減輕急症室的壓力。
I propose that the Government should step up evening consultation services and even introduce 24 - hour outpatient services in individual general outpatient clinics which will cater for the consultation needs of the public on the one hand and alleviate the pressure of AE departments on the other
精神科服務也是急需加強的，我認為其中必須考慮增設夜診服務，以滿足康復者兼顧覆診和工作的需要。
There is an urgent need for enhancement of psychiatric services . I think one of the options that the authorities must consider is the introduction of evening consultation services to cater for the need of ex - mental patients who have to work and to attend follow - up appointments
第四，正所謂病向淺中醫，香港公共醫療的資源投放當然是不足，但資源錯配的問題也不能忽視。
Fourth as the saying goes early intervention is the best cure of diseases . It is true that resources invested in public healthcare in Hong Kong are insufficient yet the problem of resource mismatch should not be overlooked
醫管局將大量資源投放在專科醫療上，但對基層醫療和疾病預防的資源投放不足，基層醫療更由私營市場作主導，令小病變大病。
HA has invested a large amount of resources in specialist healthcare services but the resources for primary healthcare and disease prevention remain inadequate . Since primary healthcare services are dominated by the private market minor diseases are allowed to develop into serious conditions
因此，我認同在中長線而言，政府和醫管局必須優先投放資源，加強基層醫療和疾病預防的工作。
Hence I agree that in the medium - to - long term the Government and HA must give priority to the enhancement of primary healthcare and disease prevention work in resource allocation
香港醫療系統的問題癥結，在於公營醫療服務壓力沉重，而私營服務收費昂貴，低收入人士由於沒有能力負擔費用較昂貴的私營服務，只能在沒有選擇的情況下，長期輪候公營醫療服務，令公營醫院的服務長期處於供不應求的狀態。
The crux of the problem of the healthcare system of Hong Kong is the heavy pressure on public healthcare services . Since the charges of private healthcare services are expensive low - income patients who cannot afford the relatively expensive private services have no alternative but to wait for public healthcare services long term . As a result there is always a shortage of public hospital services
究竟這些醫療政策或不同的社會政策正在建構一個怎樣的社會呢？
What kind of society are these healthcare policies or various social policies trying to establish?
是一個贏的人可以贏盡、輸的人則輸清光的社會，還是一個可以分配，講求關愛、講求幸福的社會呢？
Is it a society where winners can win all and losers will lose all or one that enables sharing and emphasizes caring and happiness?
這個問題在不同政策中不斷出現，我希望透過今次的辯論提出：社會政策是建構一種社會價值、一種社會關係和一種社會關懷。
This question pops up constantly in the formulation of various policies . I would like to put forth in this debate that Social policies are for the establishment of social values relationship and a caring spirit in society
主席，本人謹以《2017年最低工資條例公告》及《2017年僱傭條例公告》小組委員會主席身份，匯報小組委員會的商議工作。
President in my capacity as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Minimum Wage Ordinance Notice 2017 and Employment Ordinance Notice 2017 I report on the deliberations of the Subcommittee
兩項公告的目的，主要是分別訂明由2017年5月1日起，將每小時最低工資水平由32.5元增至34.5元，以及指明有關記錄總工作時數的每月金額上限，由每月13,300元調高至14,100元。
The two Notices respectively seek to provide that starting from 1 May 2017 the hourly Statutory Minimum Wage SWM rate will be increased from 32.5 to 34.5 and specify that the monthly monetary cap on recording the total number of hours worked will be increased from 13,300 per month to 14,100 per month
就法定最低工資的建議水平，有部分委員認為應定於合理及較高水平，好讓基層工人能應付基本生活開支。
As regards the proposed SMW rate some members consider that the rate should be set at a reasonable and higher level so as to allow grass - roots workers to meet the basic living expenses
部分委員對於法定最低工資水平只是每小時上調2元，表示失望。
Some members have expressed disappointment that the SMW rate would be adjusted upwards by 2 per hour only
有部分委員指出，自法定最低工資實施以來，已引發連鎖反應及漣漪效應。
Some members have pointed out that SWM has induced the knock - on effect and the ripple effect since its implementation
不少僱主，尤其是中小型企業的僱主，不單要調整低薪僱員的工資至經修訂的法定最低工資水平，亦須調高較高職級員工的薪酬，以保持較高職級僱員的士氣和挽留這些員工，因而進一步推高經營成本。
Many employers especially those of small and medium enterprises need to not only adjust the wages of low - paid employees to the revised SMW level but also increase the pay of employees at higher ranks in order to maintain staff morale of these employees and retain them thereby further adding to the operating cost
這些委員認為工資水平應由市場決定。
These members consider that the wage level should be determined by the market
政府當局強調，最低工資委員會就法定最低工資水平的修訂作出建議前，考慮了一系列指標，包括工資分布數據、社會經濟及勞工市場情況、物價預測等資料。
The Administration stresses that in making its recommendation on the revised SMW rate the Minimum Wage Commission MWC has considered an array of indicators including wage distribution data socio - economic and labour market conditions as well as price forecasts
該委員會亦已考慮社會各界的意見。
MWC has considered the views of various sectors of the community
政府當局認為，該委員會已合理持平地建議合適的法定最低工資水平修訂。
The Administration holds that MWC has proposed appropriate amendments to SMW in a reasonable and unbiased manner
代理主席，就法定最低工資水平的檢討周期，部分委員指出，基層工人只能透過每兩年調整法定最低工資時才獲得加薪。
Deputy President as regards the review cycle of the SMW rate some members have pointed out that low - paid employees would only get a pay rise upon the adjustment of SMW in every two years
因此，這些委員強烈要求，法定最低工資水平應每年檢討一次，以避免僱員的購買力被通脹蠶食。
Therefore these members have strongly requested that the SMW rate be reviewed annually so as to avoid employees purchasing power being eroded by inflation
政府當局強調，《最低工資條例》規定，法定最低工資須最少每兩年檢討一次，並沒有排除更頻密的檢討，在有需要的情況下，可在少於兩年的時間內，檢討法定最低工資水平。
The Administration stresses that the Minimum Wage Ordinance MWO requires that SMW should be reviewed at least once in every two years without precluding more frequent rate reviews . Should the circumstances warrant the SMW rate can be reviewed in less than two years
代理主席，以下是本人的意見。
Deputy President I will give my views as follows
今次法定最低工資水平作出調整，根據資料顯示，約有154,000名僱員因而獲加薪，重點受惠的行業主要包括：物業管理、保安及清潔服務、餐飲及零售業等。
The adjustment to SMW rate this time according to information will bring pay rises to approximately 154 000 employees . The trades and industries that will significantly benefit from it mainly include property management security and cleaning services and catering and retail
根據現行檢討周期，最低工資須最少每兩年檢討一次，即今次是第三次調整。
According to the existing review cycle SMW must be reviewed at least once every two years meaning this is the third adjustment
但釐定最低工資水平所考慮的因素有很多，為了更好保障低收入人士應付通脹帶來的影響，我們認為檢討周期應縮短至最少每年一次，以更準確應對經濟波動，作出更貼近現況的實際調整。
However there are many factors to consider when determining the SMW rate . To better protect low - income persons against the impact of inflation we believe the review cycle should be shortened to at least once every year so as to tackle economic fluctuations more accurately and make more realistic adjustments pertinent to the latest circumstances
代理主席，本人謹此陳辭。
Deputy President I so submit
今天的議案是"急切改善九龍東公營醫療服務"。
The motion today is Urgently improving public healthcare services in Kowloon East . President life is priceless
主席，生命無價，人是社會最寶貴的資產，所以任何一個負責任、有承擔的政府，都必須重視醫療政策，而公營醫療服務作為普羅大眾的基本保障網，更是醫療政策的重中之重。
People are the most valuable asset of society . Therefore any responsible and government of commitment must attach importance to healthcare policies . As the basic protection net for the general public public healthcare services are the top priority of healthcare policies
但是，令人遺憾的是，政府的公營醫療服務遠遠未能滿足社會需要，九龍東更是公營醫療服務不足的重災區。
However it is regrettable that public healthcare services provided by the Government fall far short of satisfying the needs of society . Kowloon East is the most heavily hit district by the shortage of public healthcare services
政府必須正視問題，為香港公營醫療增撥資源，改善全港的醫療服務。
The Government must face up to the problem and allocate additional resources to Hong Kong public healthcare so as to improve healthcare services territory - wide
眾所周知，本港公營醫療服務的需求正持續增加，當中涉及兩大原因。
It is commonly known that there is a persistently growing demand for public healthcare services in the territory for two major reasons
第一，是人口持續增長；第二，是人口迅速老化。
The first one is the persistent growth in population; and the second one is rapid population ageing
根據數據及推算，到了2043年，本港的人口將達822萬。
According to data and projections by 2043 the population of Hong Kong will reach 8.22 million
二十年後，香港每3名市民之中，便有1人是長者。
Twenty years later one in every three people in Hong Kong will be an elderly person
我必須特別強調一點，根據數據及推算，九龍東人口增長幅度和人口老化情況是全港各區之冠。
I must stress that according to data and projections the rates of population increase and population ageing of Kowloon East rank the highest compared among all districts in Hong Kong
觀塘區過去10年的人口增長幅度，已經遠超全港增幅。
The rate of population increase of the Kwun Tong District in the past 10 years has way surpassed that of the territory - wide rate
在18區之中，黃大仙和觀塘區的居民收入中位數最低，長者比例則比較高。
Among the 18 districts Wong Tai Sin and Kwun Tong Districts have the lowest median resident income and the highest proportion of elderly persons
總結而言，九龍東人口有3個"最"：第一個"最"，是人口增長最快；第二個"最"，是人口最老；第三個"最"，是人口最窮。
In a nutshell there are three mosts regarding the population of Kowloon East the first most is the most rapid population increase; the second most is the most aged population; and the third most is the poorest population
可以想象，九龍東居民對公營醫療服務的需求更勝其他地區。
We can imagine that residents of Kowloon East have a greater demand for public healthcare services than other districts
目前，九龍東的公營醫療服務遠遠未能回應居民對醫療服務的需求，改善九龍東的公營醫療服務以保障市民的健康，我認為是刻不容緩的。
At present public healthcare services in Kowloon East greatly fails to respond to residents demand for healthcare services . I find it an urgent need to improve public healthcare services in Kowloon East to protect public health
主席，現時九龍東的公營醫療服務究竟有何不足呢？
President what are the insufficiencies of public healthcare services in Kowloon East?
我想指出，第一個不足之處是專科門診的輪候時間長。
I wish to point out that the first insufficiency is the long waiting time for specialist outpatient services
主席，你可以看到我這幅圖表清楚列明，眼科的輪候時間是135個星期，基本上要輪候至2019年10月；骨科又怎樣呢？
President as you can see this chart clearly shows that the waiting time for eye is 135 weeks basically until October 2019
輪候時間是120個星期，最簡單的骨科也要輪候一段長時間；接着內科又如何呢？
How about orthopaedics and traumatology? . The waiting time is 120 weeks; even the simplest specialty requires quite a long wait . Then how about medicine?
內科的輪候時間是101個星期；外科的是87個星期。
The waiting time for medicine is 101 weeks; and that for surgery is 87 weeks
輪候時間長的問題在九龍東聯網出現，是鐵一般的事實。
It is an irrefutable fact that there is a problem of long waiting time in the Kowloon East Cluster KEC
圖表的數據取於2017年3月8日。
The Data of the chart were taken on 8 March 2017
這幅圖表清楚列明：老人科的門診新症要輪候至2019年3月；成人骨科的是2019年1月；小朋友怎樣呢？
Also this chart clearly illustrates that new case booking for geriatric outpatient services needs to wait until March 2019 while that for adult orthopaedics and traumatology is January 2019 . What about that for children?
主席，說完九龍東聯網的情況後，我想用另一幅圖談談現時聖母醫院的情況。
President having discussed the situation of KEC I wish to use another chart to illustrate the present situation of the Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital
這裏我選了長頸鹿圖案，含意是"等到頸都長"。
Here I have chosen the picture of a giraffe to mean a long wait
主席， 現時聖母醫院的專科門診新症輪候時間，內科一般要到2019年11月；骨科更離譜，到2020年5月。
President as regards the waiting time for new case booking for specialist outpatient services of the Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital that for surgery generally will be until November 2019 while that for orthopaedics and traumatology is more ridiculous until May 2020
對於2020年5月這個日期，大家也感到難以置信，對比其他聯網，九龍東的輪候時間相對長，要等3年多，即是165個星期才能見醫生。
People find it hard to believe it will be until May 2020 . Compared to other clusters the waiting time in Kowloon East is relatively longer which is more than three years meaning 165 weeks before one can see a doctor
但是，這便是九龍東街坊每天也要面對的殘酷現實。
However it is the harsh reality residents of Kowloon East have to face every day
很多長者向我訴苦，等候求診，待至死亡也等不到，這是九龍東現時切實面對的問題。
Many elderly persons have poured out their woes to me that they will not be able to attend any medical consultation even when they die . It is the practical problem faced by Kowloon East right now
主席，我還想以兩個例子來說明輪候時間長的問題。
President I still wish to illustrate the problem of long waiting time with the help of two examples
第二宗個案是關節置換手術，也等了4年多。
The second example is about joint replacement surgery which involves a wait of more than four years
老實說，這些情況在九龍東聯網比比皆是，輪候時間過長的問題，並不局限於專科門診，就連普通科門診也出現同樣問題。
Frankly speaking these cases are commonplace in KEC and overly long waiting time is not exclusive to specialist outpatient services but also a problem for general outpatient services
有見及此，我成為民選立法會議員提出的第一項議案，就是要改善九龍東的公營醫療服務，要求政府增撥資源，縮短九龍東公立醫院的專科門診和普通科門診的輪候時間。
In view of this the first motion I proposed after becoming an elected Legislative Council Member is improving public healthcare services in Kowloon East which requests the Government for additional resources to shorten the waiting time for specialist outpatient services and general outpatient services of public hospitals in Kowloon East
我希望在此促請政府盡快增加醫護人手，回應市民訴求，讓求診市民能夠盡快獲得適切的治療。
I hope to hereby urge the Government to expeditiously strengthen healthcare manpower to respond to peoples needs so that they will receive appropriate treatment as soon as possible
黃大仙區現時有3間醫院，但竟然都沒有提供急症室服務。
There are currently three hospitals in the Wong Tai Sin District but surprisingly none of them provide accident and emergency services
如果43萬名黃大仙區的居民遇上突發事故，要使用急症室怎麼辦呢？
In the event of unexpected incidents what should the 430 000 residents of Wong Tai Sin District do if they need to access the AE department?
他們需要跨區，最特別之處，是要跨區到數間不同的醫院，有些前往基督教聯合醫院，有些前往伊利沙伯醫院，有些則是廣華醫院。
They have to go to other districts . The most peculiar point is they need to go to several different hospitals in other districts some to the United Christian Hospital some to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and some to the Kwong Wah Hospital
我認為對黃大仙區居民而言，絕對不公平。
I consider it absolutely unfair to the residents of Wong Tai Sin District
這個訴求，黃大仙區議會及地區組織曾多番爭取，仍未見成果。
The Wong Tai Sin District Council and local groups have been putting forward such a demand many times but still to no avail
主席，其實遇上緊急事故需要使用急症室的時候，一分一秒也性命攸關。
President indeed in the event of emergencies which warrant the use of the AE department each minute and second are a matter of life or death
最理想的做法，當然是即時把病人送往醫院，但目前黃大仙區沒有急症室，市民要跨區求診，我認為是說不通的。
It is most desirable to send patients to the hospital immediately . Yet at present given the absence of an AE department in the Wong Tai Sin District people have to seek medical consultation in other districts . I think it does not make sense
因此，我在議案的第二點清楚要求政府盡快在黃大仙區設立24小時急症室服務。
Therefore in item 2 of the motion I clearly request the Government to expeditiously introduce 24 - hour AE services in the Wong Tai Sin District
主席，需要40分鐘。
President it took 40 minutes
我覺得這些問題需要正視。
In my view these problems need to be squarely addressed
主席，接下來我想說聖母醫院的問題。
President next I wish to talk about the Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital
其實聖母醫院在1961年建成，至今已56年。
The hospital was built in 1961 which was 56 years ago
目前，聖母醫院的樓宇設施情況相當不理想，牆身、天花有滲水的情況，病房窗邊亦出現滲水。
At present the building facilities of the hospital are in fairly poor conditions there is seepage on walls ceiling and along windows in wards
醫院是一個救人的地方，配套設施應與時並進。
Hospitals are places where lives are saved and their ancillary facilities should be kept up to date
今時今日，九龍東的居民沒有理由仍要在一棟50多年前興建的醫院內求診和接受治療，這對黃大仙區的居民相當不公平。
Nowadays there is no reason for residents of Kowloon East to seek medical consultation and receive treatment in a hospital built more than 50 years ago . It is most unfair to residents of the Wong Tai Sin District
有見及此，我在議案第三點明確要求政府盡快落實聖母醫院重建計劃。
In this connection in item 3 of the motion I expressly request the Government to expeditiously implement the Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital redevelopment project
政府要"找數"了，還九龍東居民和病人合適的住院服務。
It is time for the Government to honour its promise to give appropriate inpatient services to residents and patients of Kowloon East
另外，不可不提的是基督教聯合醫院的擴建計劃。
Moreover what must be mentioned is the United Christian Hospital expansion project
根據醫管局的推算，2013年至2023年期間，九龍東的人口會增加接近一成二，達120萬人，其中65歲以上長者的增幅更接近五成，達到差不多23萬人。
According to HAs projections from 2013 to 2023 the population of Kowloon East will increase by nearly 12 % to 1.2 million in which elderly persons aged 65 and above will even increase by close to 50 % to almost 230 000
主席，其實除剛剛提到的增加醫護人手、縮短輪候時間、現有醫院重建、興建新醫院外，我還想說資源投放的問題，其實政府仍可以實行很多措施。
President besides increasing the healthcare manpower shortening the waiting time redeveloping the existing hospitals and building new ones which I have just suggested I would also like to talk about the issue of resource allocation . In fact the Government can implement many other measures
只要政府願意投放資源，擴展這項長者牙科服務資助項目至所有65歲或以上的長者，便可以即時解決長者口腔健康的基本需要。
If the Government is willing to allocate resources to expand the Elderly Dental Assistance Programme to cover all elderly persons aged 65 or above their basic needs for oral health can be instantly met
我很高興政府接納民主建港協進聯盟的建議，把長者醫療券受惠對象的年齡限制由70歲降至65歲。
I am glad that the Government has accepted the suggestion of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong to lower the age limit of beneficiaries of Elderly Healthcare Vouchers from 70 to 65
這項調整切合我們的需要，亦切合長者的需要。
Such an adjustment meets not only our needs but also those of elderly persons
整體而言，醫療券是一項德政，既為長者提供額外的醫療服務，亦可減輕公營醫療服務的壓力。
Generally speaking the provision of healthcare vouchers is a benevolent policy for it provides extra healthcare services to elderly persons while alleviating the pressure on public healthcare services
但是，很多長者告訴我，2,000元並不足夠，希望政府加碼，以及研究擴闊長者醫療券的適用範圍。
However many elderly persons have told me that 2,000 is not enough and hope the Government will increase the amount and study an expansion of the coverage of Elderly Healthcare Vouchers
此外，我想強調，我們要求政府加強公私營合作，並監管參與公私營醫療協作計劃的私營醫療機構。
Moreover I wish to stress that we request the Government to enhance public - private partnership and monitor the private healthcare organizations participating in the public - private partnership programme in healthcare
社區有不少長者告訴我，他們在使用醫療券時出現收費"海鮮價"的情況。
Many elderly persons in the community have told me they have been charged seasonal prices when using healthcare vouchers
醫生收費的高低，取決於是否使用醫療券。
The amount of medical fees depend on whether or not healthcare vouchers are used
加強對計劃的監管是很重要的，我們希望長者能把醫療券每一分都用得其所。
It is important to strengthen monitoring of the programme . We hope every cent of the healthcare vouchers is well spent on elderly persons
同一道理，只要政府願意增撥資源，加強公私營醫療協作計劃，擴大醫管局《藥物名冊》內受資助的藥物類別，九龍東和全港的市民都可即時受惠，無須再等。
By the same token if the Government is willing to allocate additional resources to enhancing the public - private partnership programme in healthcare and expand the types of subsidized drugs in the Drugs Formulary of HA residents of Kowloon East and citizens in the whole territory can be instantly benefitted without further ado
主席，我想作出總結。
President I wish to give a conclusion
我相信，面對區內公營醫療服務的嚴重不足，與其他聯網對比，九龍東事實上很少讓數字說話、讓事實說話。
I believe given the severe shortage of public healthcare services in the district compared to other clusters Kowloon East has seldom let the figures and facts speak for itself
居民的苦況和訴求，我說3天3夜也說不完，但我很希望特區政府聽畢這項議案後，回去能認真下工夫，急切改善九龍東的公營醫療服務，提出時間表、路線圖，急九龍東市民所急，想九龍東市民所想，讓九龍東的醫療服務得以改善。
Enumerating the predicament and demands of the residents will keep me going for at least three days and three nights without end . But I really hope the Special Administrative Region SAR Government after listening to this motion can make real efforts to urgently improve public healthcare services in Kowloon East and propose a timetable and a roadmap in order to address the pressing needs of residents of Kowloon East and think what they think thereby improving healthcare services in Kowloon East
本會現在就議案及6項修正案進行合併辯論。
Council will now proceed to a joint debate on the motion and the six amendments
我會依次請要動議修正案的何啟明議員、陳沛然議員、郭家麒議員、胡志偉議員、邵家臻議員及梁耀忠議員發言；但他們在現階段不可動議修正案。
I will call upon Members who move the amendments to speak in the following order Mr HO Kai - ming Dr Pierre CHAN Dr KWOK Ka - ki Mr WU Chi - wai Mr SHIU Ka - chun and Mr LEUNG Yiu - chung; but they may not move the amendments at this stage
主席，首先我感謝在席18位同事就這項議案發言，對九龍東居民的醫療服務需求表示關注。
Before all else President I would like to thank the 18 Honourable colleagues who are present here for speaking on this motion and expressing concern about the demand the residents of Kowloon East for healthcare services
主席，我有必要澄清一點。
President I find it necessary to clarify one point
我聽到多位同事說，增撥資源予九龍東的公營醫療服務，可能意味其他區的醫療資源會遭削減。
I have heard a number of Honourable colleagues say that the provision of additional resources for public healthcare services in Kowloon East may imply a slash of healthcare resources in other districts
我在發言開始時已表明，我們認同全港公營醫療服務需要改善，但我特別提出九龍東，是因為該區現時的醫療服務短缺情況嚴重，政府需要額外重視，並增撥資源改善情況，並沒有搶佔其他區的資源的意思。
Actually I made it clear in my opening speech that we agreed that the territory - wide public healthcare services needed improvement but I pointed out Kowloon East in particular because it was facing an acute shortage of healthcare services . As a result it is necessary for the Government to pay extra attention and allocate additional resources to ameliorate the situation . I have absolutely no intention of snatching resources from other districts
主席，對於部分修正案的內容，我有以下回應。
President the following is my response to the contents of some amendments
首先，對於何啟明議員、郭家麒議員、胡志偉議員及梁耀忠議員4位議員提出的修正案，我表示支持，因為他們的要求與民主建港協進聯盟的立場原則上一致，也是為了保障九龍東居民的健康，故此民建聯與我也會對他們的修正案投支持票。
To start with I express support for the amendments proposed by the four Members namely Mr HO Kai - ming Dr KWOK Ka - ki Mr WU Chi - wai and Mr LEUNG Yiu - chung because their demands are consistent with the stance and principle of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong DAB which are aimed at protecting the health of residents of Kowloon East . For this reason both DAB and I will vote in support of their amendments