Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
由此可見，輪候數以年計才能開始得到適切治療，已是普羅市民日常到公營醫院求診的寫照，部分市民若然負擔得起，或許會轉到私營醫療機構盡早治理；但基層病人無力支付昂貴的醫療費用，根本沒有選擇，只能一等再等，嚴重損害他們的健康和福祉。
As we can see the reality is that the general public has to wait for years to obtain proper treatment at public hospitals and some who can afford it may turn to private medical institutions for early treatment . However grass - roots patients who cannot afford to pay high medical fees will have no choice but to keep waiting which will seriously undermine their health and well - being
主席，要緩解醫生荒主要有兩大方向：一是增加本地醫科生學額；二是增聘海外醫生。
President there are two major directions in alleviating the shortage of doctors . First increasing the number of places for local medical students; and second recruiting more overseas doctors
事實上，兩所醫學院的收生總額，在過去10年間已增加超過1倍至530人，數目已達瓶頸；至於非本地培訓醫生在港註冊的數字，在2011年至2020年的10年間，只有不足400名，僅佔同期新註冊醫生人數約一成，並不足以有效填補人手。
In fact the total intake of the two medical schools has more than doubled to 530 in the past 10 years and the number has reached a bottleneck; as for the number of non - locally trained doctors NLTDs registered in Hong Kong there were only fewer than 400 in the decade from 2011 to 2020 accounting for only about 10 % of the number of newly registered doctors in the same period which was not enough to effectively fill the manpower gap
醫生是全球緊缺的專業人才，各國求才若渴。
Doctors are professionals in acute demand around the world; they are the most sought - after talent of every country
新加坡、英國、澳洲等，均透過非考試途徑吸納各地醫療精英，但香港一直要求海外醫生通過執業資格試才能來港行醫。
Countries such as Singapore the United Kingdom and Australia try to attract medical elites around the world by offering them non - examination pathways but Hong Kong has all along required overseas doctors to pass the Licensing Examination before they can come to practise in Hong Kong
在1996年至2018年期間，平均每年只有5%的海外考生一次應試便能通過所有3部分的考核，可見門檻相當高，而且規定考生來港前要完成實習，限制多多。
During the period from 1996 to 2018 only 5 % of overseas candidates passed all three parts of the Examination in a single sitting which shows that the threshold is quite high and candidates are required to complete an internship before coming to Hong Kong which is very restrictive
既然如此，為輸入海外醫生制度拆牆鬆綁，讓更多合資格的非本地培訓醫生免試回港執業，自然是處理醫生荒的必由之路，問題只是"大門"應該開得有多闊。
Since this is the case removing the barriers to the system of importing overseas doctors and allowing more qualified NLTD to return to Hong Kong to practise without passing the Examination is the natural way to deal with the shortage of doctors the only question is how wide the door should be opened
當局在5月提交的《條例草案》，只容許屬香港永久性居民的海外培訓醫生註冊，而且有5年的捆綁期。
The Bill introduced by the authorities in May only allows overseas - trained doctors who are Hong Kong Permanent Residents HKPRs to register and there is a five - year restrictive period
我與不少議員一樣，都認為要求嚴格、涵蓋層面太窄，難以紓緩醫生荒。
I share the view of many Members and consider the requirements too stringent and the coverage too narrow to alleviate the shortage of doctors
事實上，坊間更有資深醫生"潑冷水"，指如果這版本的草案能吸引10名專科醫生回流，已是極為樂觀的數字。
In fact some veteran doctors have even thrown a wet blanket on the idea and said that if this version of the Bill could attract 10 specialists to return to Hong Kong it would already be an extremely optimistic figure
幸好局方從善如流，提出3項修正案，其中包括涵蓋持有認可醫學及專業資格的非香港永久性居民醫生。
Fortunately the Policy Bureau has heeded good advice and proposed three amendments including one that would cover non - HKPR doctors who hold recognized medical and professional qualifications
雖然相關修正案只限於專科醫生，但已經"把大門拉闊了"，相信有助輸入更多目前醫管局最缺乏的專科醫生。
Although the relevant amendments are limited to specialists the door has been widened; I believe it will help to import more specialists which the Hospital Authority lacks most at present
至於其他進一步擴大來港執業醫生來源的建議，例如曾經全職在認可醫學院，或其附屬醫學院任教不少於5年的臨床教學人員，以及擁有獲承認醫學資格的非香港永久性居民，在取得海外專科資格前， 如果父母或配偶是香港永久性居民的海外醫生等，也可透過"特別註冊"來港接受專科訓練或行醫。
As for other proposals to further expand the sources of doctors coming to Hong Kong for practice for example clinical instructors who have taught full - time at recognized medical schools or their affiliated medical schools for at least five years and non - HKPR overseas doctors with recognized medical qualifications whose parents or spouses are HKPRs before they obtained overseas specialist qualifications etc can receive specialist training and practise in Hong Kong through the special registration scheme
我雖然樂見同僚花盡心思為當局出謀獻策，希望能吸引更多海外醫生來香港服務，但我認為上述建議能夠吸引的額外醫生數目不多，而且會令特別註冊委員會的工作變得極之複雜，所以我不能支持相關的修正案。
Although I am glad that my colleagues have racked their brains to make suggestions for the authorities in the hope of attracting more overseas doctors to serve in Hong Kong I think the number of additional doctors that can be attracted by the above proposals is small and the proposals will make the work of the Special Registration Committee SRC extremely complicated so I cannot support the relevant amendments
主席，今次修例的另一個重點是參考新加坡的做法，在香港醫務委員會下設立特別註冊委員會，負責制訂認可醫學資格名單。
President another key point of this amendment exercise is to refer to the practice of Singapore and establish an SRC under the Medical Council of Hong Kong to draw up a list of recognized medical qualifications
無可否認，委員會將是引入海外醫生素質的主要把關者。
Undeniably SRC will be the main gatekeeper for the quality of overseas doctors to be introduced
我知道外界對於這個委員會有不同的聲音，有組織批評官方色彩濃厚、全部是政府的人，目的是為了讓大量內地醫生來香港執業，擔心會降低醫療服務質素。
I know that there are different voices on SRC . Some organizations criticize the bureaucratic overtone of SRC with all of its members being appointed by the Government . These organizations think that the purpose is to allow a large number of Mainland doctors to practise in Hong Kong and they are worried that the initiative may lower the quality of medical services
但是，事實上，委員會內都是有經驗和視野的專業醫生和社會賢達，怎會因為他們是由政府委任或是官方組織的代表，便質疑他們沒能力履行職責？
But in fact SRC will be comprised of experienced and visionary professional doctors and community leaders how can we question their competence to perform their duties just because they are appointed by the Government or are representatives of public organizations?
在現時的社會狀況，主席，"一味靠嚇"已經不能再奏效。
Under the current social circumstances President the tactic of intimidating the people is no longer effective
上述假設是源於對內地培訓制度沒有信心，其實新加坡認可的103間海外醫學院中，就有4間來自內地。
The above assumptions are attributed to a lack of confidence in the Mainland training system . In fact among the 103 overseas medical schools recognized by Singapore four are from the Mainland
況且委員會並非以醫生所來自的地域或國籍來決定他們能否來港執業的標準，而是考慮學院的教學語言、國際排名等因素，亦有定期檢討機制，相信能以正視聽，回應市民的擔憂。
Moreover SRC does not determine whether doctors can come to Hong Kong to practise on the basis of their geographical origin or nationality but considers factors such as the teaching language and international ranking of the institutions to which they belong and there is also a regular review mechanism
主席，今次修例對於解決醫生荒踏上了重要的一步，但我必須強調，醫生荒是盤根錯節的問題，涉及公私營醫療系統失衡、公營醫院工作環境和前景等，所以我不會天真地相信通過今次修例後便能徹底解決問題。
I believe this will set the record straight and address the publics concerns . President this amendment exercise is an important step towards solving the shortage of doctors but I must emphasize that the shortage of doctors is an intertwined problem that involves the imbalance between the public and private healthcare systems the working environment and prospects of public hospitals etc . Therefore I am not that naïve to believe that the problem can be completely solved after this amendment exercise
修例獲得通過後，當局必須加強在海外宣傳非本地培訓醫生經"特別註冊"來港執業的新途徑，同時積極探討增加本地醫學院培訓設施和學額、延聘退休醫生等措施，全方位培訓和輸入適位的人才，讓本地醫療系統能持續健康發展。
After the passage of the Bill the authorities must step up overseas publicity on the new pathways for NLTDs to practise in Hong Kong through special registration and at the same time actively explore measures such as increasing the training facilities and places of local medical schools and extending the employment of retired doctors so as to train and import suitable talents on all fronts thereby enabling the sustainable and healthy development of the local healthcare system
主席，我謹此陳辭，支持《條例草案》及政府提出的修正案。
With these remarks President I support the Bill and the amendments proposed by the Government
代理主席，我相信大家等了很久，這件事終於做得成，都是一件非常好的事。
Deputy President I believe everyone has waited for a very long time and it is marvellous to finally get this done
香港的醫生不足，已經令市民的生活大受影響。
The shortage of doctors in Hong Kong has affected peoples livelihood considerably
由於我們人口老化、培訓不足，加上保護主義，令現時市民的輪候時間可能達31至133個星期，在未來一段時間更可能進一步延長。
Due to an ageing population inadequate training and protectionism peoples waiting times for medical services may reach 31 weeks to 133 weeks at present and may be further extended in future
我十分相信若一種病症要等133個星期，病情應會由輕病變成重病，由穩定變成不穩定。
I strongly believe that after 133 weeks of waiting mild illnesses may worsen to serious problems and stable conditions may become unstable
試想想，一名癌症病人去醫院，表示照到有些東西，要看診，被斷定為非緊急個案。
Let us consider the following scenario . A cancer patient goes to hospital saying that his scan results indicate something unusual . Upon medical consultation he is diagnosed with non - urgent conditions
就癌症而言，你當然無法斷定是緊急或非緊急，因為如果是緊急的時候，可能已經擴散；在非緊急時就應該搶救、處理，但卻要病人輪候。
Of course we are unable to tell whether a cancer case is urgent or not . In urgent cases the cancer may have spread . Timely treatment should be administered to patients in non - urgent conditions but they have to wait
因此，我們認為有些時候，輪候令輕病變成重病。
Therefore we think that sometimes mild illnesses may worsen to serious problems due to the long wait
甚至有些檢查，亦需要等很久，例如照CT、照磁力共振，這些工夫都需要在趕急的時間內進行。
The waiting time is long even for some examinations such as computed tomography CT scans or magnetic resonance imaging scans . Such procedures have to be carried out promptly
但是，由於人手不足及醫院管理局管治的種種問題，以致無法加快流程。
However it is impossible to expedite the process due to insufficient manpower and various governance issues in the Hospital Authority HA
其實，香港醫生的培訓，在2008年是一年培訓250人，現時已增至530人。
In fact the number of doctors trained in Hong Kong annually has increased from 250 in 2008 to 530 at present
我們又未發覺。
We cannot see that
甚至乎人數有所增加，但我們人口老化、人口增加，本身已抵銷增加的人數。
Even if there are more doctors the increase is offset by our ageing and growing population
另一方面，自1996年後，我們取消英聯邦國家醫生可以在香港自動掛牌的安排，然後採用一個非常嚴苛的執業試，而且這個考試越來越難、及格率越來越低。
On the other hand since 1996 Commonwealth doctors are no longer allowed to be automatically licensed for practice in Hong Kong and we have introduced a very demanding and increasingly difficult Licensing Examination the passing rate of which is in decline
此外，如果專科醫生想到香港執業，而他已經有專科資格，但在香港卻須與一般畢業生一樣應考筆試，然後又須與一般新的畢業生或醫科生一同做實習，在醫院實習之餘，還須3年續牌一次。
Moreover if a specialist wants to practise in Hong Kong despite holding a specialist qualification he is still required to sit a written test with other graduates in Hong Kong and undergo internship training with other fresh graduates or medical students . Apart from working as an intern in hospital he is required to renew the license every three years
在前途未知、去留未卜的情況下，他怎可能會申請到香港工作呢？
In view of the uncertain prospects why would he want to apply for working in Hong Kong?
所以，過去的制度，基本上可以說是"趕客"，是不想他們來，簡直是叫他們不要來。
Therefore the old system is basically driving them away keeping them at bay or simply telling them not to come
這種保護主義導致香港的醫生人數一直不足，而且每況愈下。
Such protectionism has resulted in the persistent shortage of doctors in Hong Kong and the situation is becoming more acute
他們在公營醫院服務5年後，可以私人執業。
After serving in a public hospital for five years they may switch to private practice
我相信這是很大的進步，但是否做了這一步之後便能夠解決問題呢？
I believe this is a very big step forward but can the problems be solved after taking this step?
我相信大家都知道不是，因為亦需視乎增 加的醫生人數為何，而正如其他議員所說，我們真的不知道。
I believe everyone knows the answer is in the negative because it also depends on the number of doctors to be admitted and as other Members said we really have no idea
很多市民對我說，他們向醫管局的醫生求診，早上驗血，下午照超聲波，兩日後回去照X光，再過一星期後又回去為糖尿病求診。
Quite a number of people have said to me that when they seek medical consultation in HA hospitals they receive a blood test in the morning and undergo an ultrasound scan in the afternoon . They go back for an X - ray two days later and seek consultation for diabetes another week later
計作5人次，但病人走來走去，每次都須登記，看不同的醫生，其實這也會為醫管局帶來很重的負荷。
Even if it is counted as five attendances the patient has to go back and forth register on each and every occasion and see different doctors . In fact this may also create a heavy burden on HA
我們要精簡架構、減少負荷、改善流程，令市民無須為一種病症而要走這麼多趟。
We have to streamline the structure reduce the burden and enhance the process so that members of the public will not have to pay so many visits for one medical condition
這至少對市民而言都有好處。
At least this will be beneficial to the public
沒錯，因為他們可能有內部工作，所以每日開門服務市民的時間其實非常短，可能只有三四小時。
Correct . As it may have to do in - house work its daily operating hours are actually very short probably just three to four hours
不好意思，沒有名額了，下午2時再來排隊。
Sorry no places left he had to go back again at two oclock in the afternoon and wait
甚至最近我們看到有些醫療事故，小朋友做手術期間延遲輸血，導致她成為植物人。
Worse still we have seen some medical incidents recently
本來一個很可愛的小朋友，就是因為流程中的溝通甚至系統不連接，白白令到一個小朋友變成植物人。
An adorable kid has lapsed into a vegetative state because of a delay in blood transfusion during an operation which is indeed due to communication problems or even incompatible systems in the process
我們認為這既是人手的問題，同時亦是流程和溝通的問題。
In our view this has something to do with manpower and also process and communication
所以，要改革香港的醫療體系，不單要增加人手，亦要善用人手，善用醫療體系的每一分每一毫來服務市民。
Therefore in order to reform the healthcare system in Hong Kong we should not only increase manpower but also make good use of manpower . Every bit of resources in the healthcare system has to be properly used to serve members of the public
現時浪費了很多東西。
Too much is being wasted at present
另一方面，是公私營合作的問題。
The other matter concerns public - private partnership
政府真的應該善用公私營合作。
The Government should really capitalize on public - private partnership
他說對市民而言一定是好事，因為病人在公營體系內不知被"拋"多久，不知需等候多久。
They say it is definitely a good thing for the public because in the past patients had to wait an unknown amount of time for referral within the public healthcare system
看門診後轉專科需等候3年，3年之後再排期做手術，可能又需等候3年，前後合共六七年。
After receiving outpatient consultation they had to wait three years for referral to specialist services . Three years later they might have to wait another three years for surgery . The total waiting time amounted to six to seven years
這樣，他們每次見醫生都彷彿戰戰兢兢，不知有否機會讓他們做手術。
Therefore their nerves were on edge every time they saw the doctor because they did not know whether they would have a chance to undergo the surgery
後來"耀眼行動"推出，不久便把人龍全部處理好，市民無須等待，在外面已可做到有關手術。
Shortly after the introduction of the Cataract Surgeries Programme the backlog was cleared . People do not have to wait anymore as they may undergo the surgery in the private sector
可能是資源分配不公，可能是醫生不足，也可能是流程出現問題，甚至可能是有人刻意製造擠塞，希望爭取更多資源。
It is probably due to unfair distribution of resources shortage of doctors problems with the consultation process or even an overwhelming caseload created deliberately in an attempt to get more resources
因此，我希望社會可更立體地看待輪候時間過長的問題，亦希望政府警覺到市民對輪候已非常不耐煩。
Therefore I hope that the community can consider the problem of excessively waiting time from more perspectives . Hopefully the Government can sense that people are getting very impatient with waiting
今日只是走了一步，希望局長繼續推動其他工作，令市民的醫療服務真的有實際改善。
We have just taken a step forward today . I hope that the Secretary will continue to make other efforts to bring about practical improvement to the healthcare services for the public
5G服務在香港推出短短一年之間，網絡覆蓋已超過90%的人口，部分核心商業區及人流密集的地方，覆蓋率更高達99%，位處世界前列，進展十分理想。
Remarkable progress has been made after the roll - out of 5G services in Hong Kong for just one year covering over 90 % of the population and the coverage in some core business districts and areas with high pedestrian flow has even reached 99 % which is among the highest in the world
與此同時，物聯網服務亦發展迅速，智能家用及個人消費電子產品日趨普及。
At the same time Internet of Things IoT services are also developing rapidly and smart household and personal electronic devices are becoming increasingly popular
為配合通訊業的發展，尤其是5G和物聯網服務的應用，並確保業界繼續保持活力、具競爭性及方便營商，我們有需要優化現有電訊規管架構，確保規管架構與時並進。
To dovetail with the development of the telecommunications industry particularly the application of 5G and IoT services and ensure that the sector remains vibrant competitive and business - friendly our existing telecommunications regulatory framework has to be improved and kept updated
商務及經濟發展局遂於今年7月向立法會提交《2021年電訊條例草案》，以展開法案的審議程序和工作。
The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau then presented the Telecommunications Amendment Bill 2021 the Bill to the Legislative Council in July this year to commence the scrutiny process and work of the Bill
主席，《條例草案》涵蓋以下的4項立法建議： 第一，在5G及物聯網時代下，智能家居及個人消費電子產品發展迅速，很多配備網絡連接功能，但這些產品本身並不屬於《電訊條例》下的規管範圍。
President the Bill covers the following four legislative proposals First in the 5G and IoT era smart household and personal electronic devices are developing rapidly and many of them are equipped with Internet connection functions but they do not fall within the scope of regulation under the Telecommunications Ordinance TO
因此，我們建議修訂《電訊條例》第32D條，清楚訂明通訊事務管理局的權力及職責將集中規管這些產品的電訊功能，包括技術標準和規格，以配合時代發展的需要。
For this reason we propose to amend section 32D of TO to clearly provide that the powers and duties of the Communications Authority CA will focus on regulating the telecommunications functions of these products including technical standards and specifications so as to meet the needs of the times
第二，香港的地下空間滿布重要電訊基建設施。
Second in Hong Kong underground spaces are packed with various important telecommunications infrastructure facilities
這些設施除了支援銀行、財務機構及緊急服務之外，亦是連繫我們流動電訊網絡的重要骨幹。
Apart from providing support for banks financial institutions and emergency services these facilities are also core to connecting our mobile networks
電訊基建設施的完整性及穩定性越來越重要，業界多年來亦強烈要求政府加強地下電訊設施的保障。
The integrity and reliability of telecommunications infrastructure facilities have become increasingly important and the sector has for many years strongly requested the Government to strengthen the protection of underground telecommunications facilities
我們參考現行對其他公共設施，例如供電電纜及氣體喉管等的法定保障安排後，建議修訂《電訊 條例》，若任何人在電訊線路附近進行任何地下工程時，沒有採取合理步驟及措施保護或防止地下電訊線路受損，將會構成刑事罪行。
With reference to the existing statutory protection arrangements for other public facilities such as electricity supply lines and gas pipes we propose to amend TO to create criminal offences against any person who does not take reasonable steps and measures to protect or prevent damage to an underground telecommunications line when carrying out any work below ground level near the line
通訊局亦會制訂指引，為業界，尤其是建造業，提供清晰的施工安全指引和預防措施。
CA will draw up guidelines to provide the sector the construction sector in particular with clear work safety guidelines and preventive measures
這些指引可為業界在遵守有關法例時作為免責辯護。
The guidelines can also be used as a defence by the sector in abiding by the concerned legislation
《條例草案》通過後，通訊局會就指引與相關業界和持份者進行諮詢。
Following the passage of the Bill CA will consult the sector and stakeholders about the guidelines
我們認為有關措施已經平衡了電訊商加強保障地下電訊設施的訴求，同時亦顧及建造業界在遵從相關規定方面的實際情況，亦間接回應了剛才有議員所提出這方面的問題。
We consider that the relevant measures have balanced the request of telecommunications operators to enhance the protection of underground telecommunications facilities and taken into account the actual situation of the construction sector in complying with the relevant requirements . This also serves as an indirect response to the questions raised by some Members just now
第三，為便利業界在5G及物聯網時代盡快推出創新服務，我們需要更具彈性的發牌機制。
Third in order to facilitate the expeditious introduction of innovative services by the industry in the 5G and IoT era we need a more flexible licensing regime
我們建議簡化現行規定，賦權商務及經濟發展局局長透過在憲報刊登公告，指定某些適用於特定地域覆蓋範圍、服務範疇、規模或顧客群組等各方面的電訊牌照為非傳送者牌照。
We propose to simplify the existing requirements by empowering the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development to specify by notice published in the Gazette certain telecommunications licences with designated geographical coverage scope scale or customer base of the service as non - carrier licences
這些牌照一般規模較小，可以較彈性的發牌方式發出，讓業界可受惠於較寬鬆的牌照條件及較低的牌照費，亦間接回應了剛才謝議員所提出的問題。
These licences which are generally smaller in scale can be issued with more flexibility and enable the industry to benefit from more relaxed licence conditions and lower licence fees . This also serves as an indirect response to the question raised by Mr TSE just now
最後，我們建議擴大現行電訊上訴委員會的職權，並命名為"電訊上訴委員會"，讓它可以處理現行《電訊條例》第7Q條以外，即有關持牌人從事剝削性行為以外的上訴。
Last but not least we propose to expand the functions and powers of the existing Telecommunications Appeal Board and rename it as the Telecommunications Appeal Board so that it can handle appeals in addition to those relating to section 7Q of TO
若持牌人不滿通訊局其他與電訊相關的規管決定，可以向上訴委員會提出覆核。
Licensees can appeal to the Appeal Board if they are aggrieved by other telecommunications - related regulatory decisions of CA
主席，《條例草案》回應了業界和持份者就電訊規管架構所提出的建議，亦獲業界和立法會普遍支持。
President the Bill has responded to the suggestions made by the industry and stakeholders on the telecommunications regulatory framework and won general support from the industry and the Legislative Council
因此，我懇請各位議員支持及通過《條例草案》。
For this reason I urge Honourable Members to support and pass the Bill
我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：《2021年電訊條例草案》，予以二讀。
I now put the question to you and that is That the Telecommunications Amendment Bill 2021 be read the Second time
主席，根據醫管局的數字，在2019-2020年度，他們欠缺大約260至300名醫生，但同一時間出現了一個重大的問題，就是醫生流失率達5.4%，即322名全職醫生，合共大約600人。
President according to the figures released by the Hospital Authority HA in 2019 - 2020 there was a shortfall of around 260 to 300 doctors in HA . However coupled with another major problem which was an attrition rate of 5.4 % or 322 full - time doctors in equivalent the total number was about 600
一年已經流失600人，更不用說增加，而最近的移民潮亦令很多醫護人員離開香港。
The number of wastage was already 600 in one year let alone an increase and the recent wave of emigration has also caused many healthcare workers to leave Hong Kong
但是，這個情況仍未終止，即醫生仍繼續流失，所以我們今天要修改法例，增加海外醫生人才來香港。
Yet the situation has not come to an end and there will be an ongoing wastage of doctors . Thus we are conducting a legislative amendment exercise today to attract more overseas medical talents to come to Hong Kong
培訓一名醫生，在香港最少需要7年時間。
It takes at least seven years to train a doctor in Hong Kong
以醫科大學為例，政府最少津貼每名學生六七十萬元，即5年時間大約需要350萬元。
Taking medical universities as an example each student will be allocated a government subsidy of at least 600,000 to 700,000 annually totalling about 3.5 million for a five - year study
按5年三四百萬元計算，一名香港培訓的醫科生便需要三四百萬元。
If we calculate on the basis of a grant of 3 million to 4 million in five years each medical student trained in Hong Kong will cost 3 million to 4 million
我的一位朋友有3名兒子，3人都在美國的大學讀醫科，基本上每人每年需要10萬美元。
A friend of mine has three sons all studying medicine at universities in the United States . Basically the annual expenses for each person is US100,000
大家都知道，在美國最少要讀8年，即每人需要80萬美元，即600多萬元，3名兒子就差不多需要2,000萬元。
As Members may know it takes at least eight years to study medicine in the United States . That means the expenses for each person will be US800,000 equivalent to over 6 million and the expenses for all the three sons will be almost 20 million
現在我的朋友很開心，因為如果今天這項條例獲得通過，他的3名兒子便有機會在醫科畢業後返回香港工作。
Now my friend is very happy because upon the passage of this legislation today his three sons will have the opportunity to work in Hong Kong after graduation in medicine
最少他會覺得已盡父母的責任，同時亦可以家庭團聚；否則，他的兒子一定會留在美國，因為畢業後不留在美國工作及培訓，他們讀那些專業又有甚麼用？
At least he will feel that he has fulfilled his parental responsibility and can have a family reunion; otherwise his sons will definitely stay in the United States because if they do not stay in the United States for work and training after graduation what is the point of studying those professions?
因此，他十分高興。
Thus he is very happy
同一時間，本地專科醫生當然會吵吵嚷嚷，說海外返港醫生的水準及水平能否得到保證。
Meanwhile local specialist doctors will of course argue by questioning the standards and quality of the overseas doctors returning to Hong Kong
在私家醫院或診所，很多本地醫生都會掛水牌，顯示他們在外國，例如愛丁堡大學、悉尼大學、格拉斯哥大學等修讀的專科證書或院士資格。
No matter in private hospitals or clinics many local doctors will display a qualification plate showing their specialist certificates or fellowships awarded by overseas institutions such as the University of Edinburgh the University of Sydney and the University of Glasgow