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然而，巧婦難為無米炊，我們正面對極為嚴重的土地短缺問題，即使政府全盤接納專責小組所推薦的3個短中期選項，包括發展棕 地、利用私人的新界農地儲備，甚至是強行收回粉嶺高爾夫球場內小部分用地，仍然未能解決本港所面對的810公頃土地供應"缺口"。
However even the cleverest housewife cannot cook a meal without ingredients . We are now faced with an extremely acute problem of land shortage . The shortfall of 810 hectares in land supply faced by Hong Kong would not be solved even if the Government accepted all the three short - to - medium term options recommended by the Task Force including the development of brownfield sites tapping into private agricultural land reserve in the New Territories and mandatory resumption of a small portion of the site at the Fanling Golf Course
此外，公屋輪候時間超過5年，證明覓地建屋已經到了水深火熱的關頭，我們必須加以正視。
What is more the waiting time for public rental housing exceeds five years showing that it is a critical juncture for identifying land for housing development and we have to face it squarely
因此，我極之贊成專責小組最終報告的標題，必須多管齊下，同心協力。
Therefore I strongly agree to the meaning of the title the Task Forces final report that we must work together to strive for land supply with a multi - pronged approach
"多管齊下"讓我們能夠以時間換取空間，妥善處理長遠土地需求、規劃和供應，而"同心協力"這4個字亦十分重要。
A multi - pronged approach allows us to buy time to address the long - term land demand in a proper manner . Working together is also very important
我留意到報告發表後，大家對各個方案意見紛紜，例如發展棕地恐怕影響部分行業發展，公私營合作發展農地又怕被指官商勾結。
I noticed that people hold divergent views on various options after the report is published . For instance it is feared that developing brownfield sites would undermine the development of some industries whilst public - private collaboration in the development of agricultural land might be regarded as collusion between the Government and the business sector
如果我們仍不放下成見，坐言起行，只會蹉跎歲月，最終一事無成，令土地和房屋供應問題變成死結，永遠無法解開。
If we do not set aside our prejudice and put words into action we will only idle away our time and can accomplish nothing in the end . The problems of land and housing supply will hence become a dead knot which can never be untied
由於覓地絕非易事，甚至阻力重重，因此我們期望特首能夠以無比的勇氣，擔當起徹底解決香港地少人多、樓價昂貴問題的歷史任務，盡快制訂整體的土地開拓政策，做到議而有決，決而有行。
Identifying land is definitely no easy task and there may even be a myriad of obstacles . Therefore we hope that the Chief Executive can with tremendous courage shoulder the historical mission of eradicating the problem of exorbitant property prices resulted from the scarcity of land and dense population in Hong Kong . An overall land development policy should be formulated as expeditiously as possible so that we can decide and proceed after discussions
否則，我們就等於"捉到鹿不懂脫角"，只會浪費時間，加劇土地荒的危機。
Otherwise it would seem that we do not know how to capitalize on the opportunities . It is simply a waste of time which would lead to the aggravation of the land shortage crisis
此外，各政府部門應該積極及有效率地處理手上空置或閒置的土地和建築物，主動交出再由中央層面作調配和發展，因為我們實在看到不少空置工廈和校舍、空置政府建築物，以至閒置官地被人霸佔或挪用。
In addition various Government departments should deal with the vacant or idle land and buildings in their possession proactively and efficiently . It should also take the initiative to hand them over for deployment and development at the central level . We can indeed see that quite a number of vacant industrial buildings and school premises vacant Government buildings as well as idle government land have been occupied or embezzled without permission
這些珍貴的土地資源需要政府加以調整和發展，從而釋放發展潛力。
These precious land resources require adjustment and development by the Government to unleash their development potential
主席，中長線而言，我認為必需填海造地，才能有足夠的土地供應配合未來的規劃和發展。
President I find it necessary to create land through reclamation in the medium to long run to ensure that there is sufficient land supply to cope with future planning and development
因此，我十分認同和讚賞特首林鄭月娥在施政報告提出明日大嶼計劃，打算填海造地1,700公頃。
Therefore I fully agree to and appreciate the Lantau Tomorrow programme put forward by Carrie LAM the Chief Executive in the Policy Address which proposes to create 1 700 hectares of land through reclamation
特首敢於實事求是，挑戰回歸20年以來政府未能解決的土地短缺問題，充分展現她的氣魄和遠見。
The Chief Executive dares to be pragmatic and take the challenges of the land shortage problem that the Government has failed to solve over the past 20 years since the reunification . It fully demonstrates her courage and foresight
放眼大灣區以至鄰近地區的發展，大多數均與填海有關。
Looking at the development in the Greater Bay Area and the neighbouring regions reclamation is involved in most cases
與我們最接近的深圳，倉海變桑田，並且發展成中國的矽谷；澳門填海亦促使娛樂事業蓬勃發展，而與我們競爭的新加坡，時至今日仍然大規模填海。
In Shenzhen which is located the closest to us great changes have been witnessed over time and it has developed into the Silicon Valley of China . Reclamation in Macao has also promoted the buoyant development of its entertainment industry . Singapore which is our competitor is still carrying out large - scale reclamation works up till the present
至於專責小組未能把明日大嶼計劃納入諮詢範圍，的確有點可 惜。
It is somewhat a pity that the Task Force has not been able to incorporate the Lantau Tomorrow programme in its consultation exercise
不過，既然市民普遍支持填海造地，特首大可以加快推行明日大嶼的首階段填海計劃，以免土地供應出現斷層。
However given that creating land through reclamation is generally supported by the public the Chief Executive may step up the implementation of the first phase reclamation works under Lantau Tomorrow to avoid a disruption in land supply
最後，以公私營合作模式發展土地既然受到市民支持，亦是其中一個可以盡早提供土地的方案，政府不應害怕被扣帽子，只要制訂合理和透明的機制讓公眾監察，一定會得到市民的支持，這才是解決樓荒之道，希望政府認真考慮。
Lastly as public - private collaboration for land development is well received by the public and it is also one of the options that can provide land as soon as possible the Government should not be afraid of being labelled . As long as a reasonable and transparent mechanism is put in place for public monitoring it will certainly win the support of the public . This is the solution to the problem of housing shortage and I hope that the Government will give it a serious thought
主席，我動議我經修改的修正案，進一步修正經張超雄議員、梁志祥議員、梁耀忠議員及郭家麒議員修正的邵家臻議員議案。
President I move that Mr SHIU Ka - chuns motion as amended by Dr Fernando CHEUNG Mr LEUNG Che - cheung Mr LEUNG Yiu - chung and Dr KWOK Ka - ki be further amended by my revised amendment
代理主席，姚思榮議員剛才提及東大嶼填海的建議，但我知道提出原議案的涂謹申議員沒有把這項建議寫入議案。
Deputy President Mr YIU Si - wing mentioned the reclamation proposal in East Lantau which as I can see is not included in the original motion of Mr James TO
民主派議員對於填海採取較為保留的態度，原因很簡單，在短中期方面，我們已提出很多不同的措施。
Pro - democracy Members have reservations about the reclamation proposal simply because we have already put forward a number of measures for the short - to - medium term
這樣叫社會如何信服政府有誠意、持開放的態度處理社會增加土地的各項建議呢？
Under such circumstances how can society be convinced that the Government is sincere and open to deal with various proposals to increase land supply?
還要公益金出來說不支持收回粉嶺高爾夫球場，背後的潛台詞是怕了那些善長仁翁。
Even the Community Chest has to come forward and state that it did not support the resumption of the Fanling Golf Course but the hidden underlying message is that it dare not offend the generous benefactors
我是否需要唱新馬師曾的歌曲："各位善長仁翁，求你們好心給一些土地香港市民使用，好嗎？
Do I need to sing the song of SUN MA Sze - tsang Dear benefactors would you be so kind as to give some land to Hong Kong people?
我估計美國華特迪士尼公司也會考量，沒理由做虧本生意吧？
I think The Walt Disney Company does not want to do a loss - making business
那麼跟政府討論有否其他發展方向也不為過吧？
So it is by no means unreasonable for it to discuss other development direction with the Government
不一定要發展第二期迪士尼樂園的。
Second phase developmment of the Disneyland is not a must
我曾前往迪士尼樂園，我個人認為樂園本身有很多用地，可以更好地運用，不一定要發展第二期。
I have been to the Disneyland and I personally think that many sites in Disneyland can be put into better use and second phase development is not a must
如果騰出第二期的用地，建一條迪士尼村，正如譚文豪議員剛才說，可以命名為唐老鴨樓、米妮樓，供人居住，而內部具米奇老鼠特色、巴斯光年特色等，也可以解決現時土地供應的需求。
If we free up the site reserved for the second phase development and build a Disney housing estate as proposed by Mr Jeremy TAM just now we can name the buildings Donald Duck Building and Minnie Mouse Building with Mickey Mouse and Buzz Lightyear features the existing demand for land supply can be solved too
我十分希望政府考慮與華特迪士尼公司商討。
I very much hope the Government will consider negotiating with The Walt Disney Company
但是，最後我有一點想提醒政府，我們現在討論的土地供應問題，我一直主張是人為問題，香港的土地是否真的如此不足？
However lastly I would like to remind the Government that the land supply issue under discussion is actually man - made as I have all along advocated . Is there really such a shortage of land in Hong Kong?
主席，房屋問題基本上是全港市民目前最關心的問題，民建聯早前曾進行一個關於市民關心議題的調查。
President the housing problem is basically the greatest concern to all people in Hong Kong at present . DAB has previously conducted a survey about issues of concern to the people
調查結果顯示，房屋問題依然是市民最關心的議題。
Results of the survey indicate that the housing problem has remained the issue that people are most concerned with
就此，我相信政府過去不是沒有想過各種辦法。
In this connection I do not believe that the Government has never contemplated any means
公道點說，其實應該讓政府稍後認真計算並提供準確數字後才下判斷。
To be fair we should not make judgment until the Government has made serious calculations and provided us with accurate numbers
主席，總結來說，我認為要真正處理香港房屋供應或樓價的問題，最終只能從土地供應方面着手。
President in the final analysis the problem of housing supply or property prices in Hong Kong can only be approached and truly tackled from land supply
主席，我在此感謝涂謹申議員提出今天的議案，以及其他9位議員提出修正案。
President I thank Mr James TO for proposing the motion today and the other nine Members for proposing the amendments
提供足夠土地應付香港社會的房屋需要，同時確保有周全的社區及配套設施以支援均衡而持續的發展，一直是本屆政府施政的重中之重。
It has long been the top priority for the current - term Government to supply Hong Kong with adequate land to meet the housing needs of the community while ensuring the availability of comprehensive community and ancillary facilities in support of balanced and sustainable development
政府的土地供應政策以多管齊下及持之以恆為方針，而我們覓地和造地的決心不會因短期的經濟環境變化或樓市價格的波動而有所動搖。
The Governments policy on land supply is underpinned by a multi - pronged and sustained approach . Our determination to find and create land will not be shaken by short - term changes in the economic landscape or fluctuations in property prices
在增加房屋供應方面，為落實《長遠房屋策略》所訂定的10年建屋目標，發展局和規劃署一直與運輸及房屋局和房屋署緊密聯繫，物色合適土地交予香港房屋委員會或香港房屋協會興建公營房屋。
As regards increase housing supply in order to meet the 10 - year housing supply target set out in the Long Term Housing Strategy the Development Bureau and the Planning Department have been working closely with the Transport and Housing Bureau and the Housing Department to identify and provide suitable land to the Hong Kong Housing Authority or the Hong Kong Housing Society for developing public housing
根據最新的推算，下一個10年期即2019-2020年度至2028-2029年度的總房屋供應目標為450,000個單位。
Based on the latest projection the total housing supply target for the next 10 - year period from 2019 - 2020 to 2028 - 2029 is 450 000 units
在採用"七三比"後，公營房屋供應目標為315,000個單位。
With the adoption of a split of 70col30 the supply target for public housing is 315 000 units
要達到這項供應目標的確殊不容易。
It is indeed by no means easy to meet such a supply target
因此，政府會繼續加大力度，增加公營房屋土地供應。
Hence the Government will continue to step up its effort to increase land supply for public housing
政府會繼續透過改劃和適當增加發展密度以增加短中期的土地供應，各個項目合共可提供超過38萬個公私營住宅單位。
The Government will continue to increase land supply in the short - to - medium term through rezoning and suitably increasing the development density . Such projects can provide a total of more than 380 000 public and private residential units
過去數年努力覓得的210多幅具房屋發展潛力用地是短中期供應的主要來源，合共可興建逾31萬個房屋單位，當中超過七成為公營房屋。
The some 210 sites with housing development potential identified with strenuous effort over the past few years are the major source of supply in the short - to - medium term capable of producing more than 310 000 housing units in total over 70 % of which are public housing
截 至今年年初，我們已改劃或開始改劃當中七成用地。
As at early this year we have rezoned or commenced the rezoning of 70 % of the sites or 146 sites
此外，為進一步善用公營房屋用地，除了在人口較稠密的港島北面和九龍半島外，我們已放寬相關政策，容許公營房屋用地的住用地積比率在技術可行的情況下增加最多三成，以地盡其用，盡量增加短中期的公營房屋單位供應。
Moreover to further optimize the use of public housing sites we have relaxed the relevant policy to allow the domestic plot ratio for public housing sites by up to 30 % where technically feasible except those in the north of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula which are more densely populated thereby optimizing land use and maximizing the supply of public housing units in the short - to - medium term
另一方面，為解燃眉之急，政府在去年6月已改撥共9幅私營房屋用地作公營房屋之用，合共可提供約11,000個公營房屋單位。
On the other hand to provide immediate relief the Government converted nine private housing sites for public housing use last June capable of producing about 11 000 public housing units in total
如自2013-2014年度開始計算，政府其實已將21幅原擬作私營房屋用地改撥作公營房屋用途。
From 2013 - 2014 onward the Government has actually converted 21 sites originally intended for private housing for public housing use
政府會繼續不時檢討情況，按需要審視土地的最適當用途。
The Government will continue to keep the situation under review to determine the most suitable use of sites on a need basis
政府目前已有既定程序於覓地和規劃過程中把合適的土地分配作興建公營和私營房屋之用。
The Government currently has established procedures in the allocation of sites for public and private housing purposes when undergoing the site searching and planning process
與此同時，政府亦需要顧及社會對私營房屋的一定需求，繼續在賣地計劃中保留一定數量的土地，維持持續而穩定的私營房屋土地供應。
At the same time the Government also needs to take into account certain demands for private housing in society and continue to keep a certain number of sites for the Land Sale Programme in order to maintain a sustained and steady private housing land supply
因此，並非所有原定作私營房屋的用地均可隨意改作公營房屋的發展。
Hence not all sites originally intended for private housing use could be arbitrarily reallocated for public housing development
中長期而言，我們正全力推展各項新發展區和新市鎮擴展計劃。
In the medium to long term we are now pressing ahead with various New Development Areas NDAs and New Town Extension projects
這些大型拓展項目合共可提供逾21萬個住宅單位，包括約13萬個公營房屋單位。
These major development projects can provide more than 210 000 residential units in total including about 130 000 public housing units
當中，我們於去年11月獲得城市規劃委員會批准，透過增加個別公營房屋地盤的發展密度及優化用地設計，把古洞北和粉嶺北新發展區的公營房屋單位數目增加12,000個，令該新發展區公營房屋單位比例增至約七成。
Among these projects we obtained approval from the Town Planning Board last November to increase the number of public housing units in Kwu Tung North KTN and Fanling North FLN NDAs by 12 000 units through increasing the development density of individual public housing sites and enhancing site design thereby raising the public housing split of the NDAs to approximately 70 %
連同其他主要鐵路物業發展項目，中長期的房屋單位供應可達23萬個。
Together with other major railway property development projects the housing supply in the medium to long term should be able to reach 230 000 units
我們亦會積極拓展多項有關填海造地的研究工作，包括於今年稍後時間，向立法會申請撥款展開主要聚焦在交椅洲1,000公頃填海的規劃及工程研究。
We will also proactively take forward a number of studies on reclamation of land including the planning and engineering studies focused on the 1 000 - hectare reclamation near Kau Yi Chau for which we will seek funding from the Legislative Council later this year
正如行政長官於2018年的施政報告指出，政府開拓的新增土地，以房屋單位計算，七成應用於公營房屋，此乃指考慮整體新開發土地後的一個整體目標，因個別用地的房屋類別仍需視乎位置因素及周邊支援設施等而定。
As pointed out in the Chief Executives 2018 Policy Address 70 % of housing units on the Governments newly developed land would be for public housing which is an overall target having holistically considered the newly developed land whereas the housing types of individual sites would depend on such factors as the location and availability of ancillary facilities in the vicinity
除了上述於合適的地盤及項目增加公營房屋的比例外，施政報告亦建議在"明日大嶼願景"下建造人工島，透過填海所得的土地，當中建造的住宅數量七成為公營房屋。
Apart from the aforesaid initiative to increase the ratio of public housing for suitable sites and projects the Policy Address also suggested the construction of artificial islands under the Lantau Tomorrow Vision . 70 % of the residential units produced on the land provided by reclamation would be for public housing
施政報告亦 指出，發展局會在參考土地供應專責小組在去年年底提交的報告後，制訂"土地共享先導計劃"的可行方案，以便透過釋放私人土地的發展潛力，增加公、私營房屋的供應，包括研究當中不少於六至七成新增樓面提供公營房屋。
It is also pointed out in the Policy Address that DEVB will formulate feasible arrangements for the Land Sharing Pilot Scheme after drawing reference from the report submitted by the Task Force on Land Supply Task Force at the end of last year so as to unleash the development potential of private land for increasing the supply of public and private housing including considering the provision of public housing with not less than 60 % to 70 % of the increased floor area
至於透過《收回土地條例》讓政府以法定權力收回棕地與農地作新發展區，正是政府過去一直努力的工作。
As for the resumption of brownfield sites and agricultural lands for the development of NDAs with the statutory powers under the Lands Resumption Ordinance it is something that the Government has been working hard on
在未來數年幾項大型土地發展項目的範圍內，包括橫洲發展第一期、古洞北/粉嶺北新發展區及洪水橋新發展區，我們估計會收回約500公頃的私人土地。
We estimate that a total of about 500 hectares of private land within the boundary of a few major land development projects which include Wang Chau Phase 1 Development KTNFLN NDA and Hung Shui Kiu HSK NDA will be resumed in the coming years
至於古洞北/粉嶺北、洪水橋及元朗南等新發展區，亦涵蓋合共約340公頃的棕地。
As for such NDAs as KTNFLN HSK and Yuen Long South they also cover a total of about 340 hectares of brownfield sites
這些努力讓我們可透過綜合整全的規劃，理順現時雜亂無章的棕地發展。
With such effort we are able to rationalize the existing haphazard development of brownfield sites through comprehensive and holistic planning
我們稍後會就古洞北/粉嶺北兩個新發展區第一階段發展的收回土地及基礎設施工程向立法會申請撥款。
Later on we will seek funding from the Legislative Council for the resumption exercise and engineering infrastructure works in respect of the first phase development of the KTN and FLN NDAs
就此，政府感謝立法會財務委員會去年通過就發展清拆行動特惠補償及安置的加強措施，讓我們可以較佳的條件照顧即將受到大型發展項目影響的住戶及作業者的需要。
In this connection the Government is grateful to the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council for approving the enhancements to the general ex - gratia compensation and rehousing arrangements for the Governments development clearance exercises last year so that we are in a better position to cater for the needs of residents and operators who will soon be affected by major development projects
未來，我們亦會統籌有關部門提前研究新界北棕地的發展，並研究展開其餘700多公頃棕地的研究，探討這些相對零散的棕地當中哪些較具發展潛力。
Looking ahead we will also coordinate among relevant departments to advance the study on developing brownfield sites in New Territories North and initiate a study on the remaining some 700 hectares of scattered brownfield sites to identify those with greater development potential
主席，要徹底解決公營房屋短缺的問題，增加土地供應是必需的。
President it is necessary to increase land supply if we are to eradicate the problem of public housing shortage
事實上，我們目前所欠缺的不單是房屋用地，用作支援各類型經濟活動及行業發展的空間，以及提供各式各樣社區及基建設施的用地同樣不足。
In fact we currently lack not only housing sites but also space in support of various types of economic activities and the development of industries as well as sites for the provision of a variety of community and infrastructure facilities
專責小組經過5個月的公眾參與活動及16個月的工作後，於去年年底就土地供應策略及土地供應選項向政府提交建議。
After the five - month public engagement exercise and 16 months of work the Task Force submitted recommendations on the land supply strategy and land supply options to the Government at the end of last year
專責小組指社會普遍認同土地短缺情況刻不容緩，我們亦需要有強烈的未雨綢繆意識。
According to the Task Force society in general recognizes the dire situation of land shortage and feels strongly about the need to tackle the situation without delay while preparing for rainy days
政府非常贊同小組的觀察，就是未來我們必須繼續多管齊下，大幅度盡一切努力增加土地供應。
The Government strongly endorses the observation of the Task Force that we must continue to adopt a multi - pronged approach to boost land supply considerably with an all - out effort in the future
就此，專責小組提出一系列建議，包括8個值得優先研究及推行的土地供應選項，以及優化現行土地供應制度的策略。
Accordingly the Task Force has tendered a series of recommendations including eight land supply options worthy of priority studies and implementation and enhancing the existing land supply strategy
政府正詳細研究專責小組的各項建議及整理有關資料，並會適時作出回應。
The Government is carefully studying the various recommendations of the Task Force and consolidating the relevant information and will respond in due course
主席，我將細心聆聽各位議員的發言，稍後一併回應和再作補充。
President I will listen carefully to the speeches of Members and give a consolidated response and elaborate further later
接下來，運輸及房屋局副局長會就議案中與房屋政策相關的事宜作出回應。
The Under Secretary for Transport and Housing will now respond to issues relating to the housing policy stated in the motion
主席，我再次感謝涂謹申議員提出這項議案，以及其他9位議員提出的修正案。
President I would like to thank Mr James TO again for moving this motion and my thanks also go to nine other Members who have proposed amendments to the motion
我亦再次感謝多位議員今天就如何增加房屋供應提出寶貴意見。
I would also like to express my thanks again to Members who have offered valuable views today on ways to increase housing supply
當中不少意見，包括新增土地的來源、交通基建及配套設施的規劃，以至房屋發展項目的具體執行等，其實在土地供應專責小組的報告中也有所論述及分析。
In fact many of the views including those on new sources of land supply the planning of transport infrastructure and ancillary facilities the actual implementation of housing development projects etc have been discussed and analysed in the report submitted by the Task Force on Land Supply
政府目前正詳細研究專責小組各項建議及整理有關資料，會適時作出回應。
The Government is now examining in details the recommendations put forward by the Task Force and consolidating the relevant information and will provide a timely response
但是，我希望今天先就剛才議員提出的數個重點作出一些回應。
However I wish to give a brief response here to some main points raised by Members earlier
在棕地方面，早前政府委聘顧問進行"新界棕地使用及作業現況研究"及"棕地作業遷入多層樓宇的可行性研究"，我們相信這些研究可在未來數個月內完成。
As far as brownfield sites are concerned the Government has commissioned consultancy studies earlier on existing profile and operations of brownfield sites in the New Territories as well as the feasibility of accommodating brownfield operations in multi - storey buildings and we expect that these studies will be completed within the next few months
政府隨後會着手參考顧問研究的結果，制訂政策及擬訂執行安排。
The Government will then proceed to the formulation of relevant policies and operational arrangements with reference to the results of the consultancy studies
我們會爭取在今年稍後時間提出建議供社會討論。
We will strive to put forward our proposals later this year for discussion by the community
同時，規劃署會提前研究新界北鄰近將來北環線的新田/落馬洲發展樞紐，考慮該區的未來用途。
In the mean time the Planning Department will conduct a study in advance on the development node at San TinLok Ma Chau near the future Northern Link in the New Territories North and consider the future use of the area
規劃署亦會展開其餘760公頃相對零散細碎棕地發展潛力的研究，當中我們要考慮多項規劃因素，包括交通及社區設施的易達度、棕地面積、其他基建設施的承載量、土地用途與周遭環境是否協調等。
The Planning Department will also initiate a study on the development potential of 760 hectares of relatively scattered and fragmented brownfield sites on the basis of a number of planning parameters including the accessibility of transport and community facilities the areas of brownfield sites the capacity of other infrastructural facilities whether their use is compatible with the neighbouring areas etc
我們亦需要尋找發展潛力較高的棕地作進一步的可行性研究。
There is also a need for us to identify brownfield sites with a higher development potential for further study on their development feasibility
至於其餘發展潛力相對低的棕地，我們亦會研究是否可透過規劃和較完善的配套設施及其他方法，改善這些棕地可能帶來的問題及改善鄉郊環境。
With regard to the remaining brownfield sites with a relatively low development potential a study will be conducted to ascertain if the problems surrounding these sites and the rural environment can be improved through the implementation of planning measures the provision of more comprehensive supporting facilities and other methods
有議員提到善用空置土地。
Some Members mentioned the need to optimize the use of vacant sites
政府一向認同土地應地盡其用，亦從來沒有排除使用及發展個別短期租約用地、臨時政府撥地和空置政府土地。
The Government has all along endorsed the principle of land use optimization and we have never precluded the possibility of using and developing individual short - term tenancy sites sites granted by way of temporary Government land allocation and vacant government sites
反之，這是一項我們一直持續推行的措施。
On the contrary this initiative has been implemented on an ongoing basis
例如，政府無論於新發展區進行發展，或透過恆常的土地用途檢討物色及騰出個別地塊發展，均不時涉及終止短期租約或使用一些當前空置的政府土地。
For example when undertaking development projects in new development areas or identifying and vacating individual land lots for development through regular review on land use the Government has from time to time terminated short - term tenancies or put vacant government sites to use
常見的例子涉及短期租約停車場，或一些已劃作休憩等社區用地但當時未有具體發展計劃的空置地盤。
Some common examples are the use of car parks operating under short - term tenancies or vacant sites zoned as open space but with no specific development plan