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主席，民建聯一直希望政府能更積極地推行措施，吸引船東或船隻管理公司以香港作為總部，並且發展船隻登記、買賣、租賃、航運管理或海事仲裁等高增值服務，以推動香港成為高增值的航運服務中心。
President DAB has been hoping that the Government can be more proactive in implementing measures to attract ship owners or ship management companies to set up their headquarters in Hong Kong while developing high value - added services including ship registration sales and purchases chartering ship management maritime arbitration etc
要做到這一點，我們必須以世界其他一些主要的船旗國作為參考，包括巴拿馬或馬紹爾群島等地的經驗，以期加強香港的競爭力。
to promote Hong Kong as a high value - added maritime services hub . To this end we have to draw reference from other leading flag states in the world including the experiences of Panama and the Republic of the Marshall Islands with a view to strengthening our competitiveness
主席，我在這裏提供一些數字讓大家參考。
President let me provide some figures here for Members reference
過去20年，於1997年在香港註冊的船隻有484艘，當時的總噸數為540萬噸，但於2017年在香港註冊的船隻已增至2,525艘，總噸數超過1億800萬噸，由此可見本港的航運業具相當發展潛力和速度。
In the past two decades the number and gross tonnage of ships registered in Hong Kong were respectively 484 and 5.4 million tons in 1997 but have increased respectively to 2 525 and over 108 million tons in 2017
主席，我在此再舉一例，我剛才提及巴拿馬和馬紹爾群島的經驗，其實現時兩地在世界上都是名列前茅，能夠提供非常好的高增值航運服務，很多船隻均以巴拿馬或馬紹爾群島作為註冊地。
President I would give one more example here . Both Panama and Marshall Islands which I have mentioned just now are actually among the worlds top countries at present in terms of the provision of exceptional high value - added maritime services and many ships registered in these two places . The success of maritime services hinges on timing and quality
這項服務確實是以時間和質素取勝，如果有足夠資源，我相信香港一定可以做得更好，正如我剛才說，如果海事處有足夠的人手，便可以做到以最快時間處理船隻求助個案。
I trust that Hong Kong must be able to outperform them as long as there are adequate resources . As I have said just now with sufficient manpower the Marine Department will be able to respond to requests for assistance by ships at the fastest speed
主席，其實馬紹爾群島只是一個小國，但在這方面同樣能傲視同儕。
President Marshall Islands is only a small country but it still managed to rise to the top in this domain
我相信這方面絕對值得香港學習。
I reckon that Hong Kong can draw useful lessons in this regard from the Marshall Islands
此外，我們也認為當局應加強目前提供海員培訓的海事訓練學院、職業訓練局及香港理工大學或香港城市大學之間有關航運和法律課程的聯繫和涵接，有系統地培訓更多高質素的行業人才。
Furthermore we are also of the view that the authorities should put in efforts to strengthen connection and bridging of programmes on maritime studies and maritime law among the Maritime Services Training Institute the Vocational Training Council and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University or the City University of Hong Kong with a view to systematically train up more high - calibre talents for the maritime industry
事實上，早年我們看到廉航公司的發展比較迅速，並且世界各地的航空公司亦為了優化資產的結構，追求經營的靈活性，令飛機租賃的業務應運而生。
As a matter of fact the business of low - cost carriers had seen speedy growth in earlier years . Moreover airlines all over the world were in hot pursuit of operating flexibility for the sake of refining their asset allocation frameworks then thus giving rise to the aircraft leasing business
目前，愛爾蘭和新加坡同為全球飛機租賃行業的成功典範。
Currently both Ireland and Singapore are two successful giants in aircraft leasing business
新加坡是目前亞洲的飛機租賃中心，而愛爾蘭則為全球最大的飛機租賃市場，全世界超過50%的商業飛機均由愛爾蘭航空及金融公司擁有或管理。
Singapore is the aircraft leasing centre in Asia for the time being while Ireland is the worlds largest market of aircraft leasing . Over 50 % of the worlds commercial planes are either owned or managed by Irish airlines or finance corporations
在中國內地，現時天津的飛機租賃產業亦發展得非常蓬勃，原因在於當地政府提供的稅務優惠，以及推行政策支持相關產業。
As regards the situation in China Tianjins aircraft leasing industry has been thriving for the time being thanks to the tax concession offered by the local government in tandem with the policy in place to provide necessary support
其實，香港擁有眾多優勢，可以吸引更多飛機租賃企業來香港營運。
Actually Hong Kong has quite a lot of privileges that will attract more aircraft leasing enterprises to operate their business in Hong Kong
故此，我相信相關的稅務措施一旦出台，必然有助香港發展成為亞洲主要的飛機租賃中心，從而進一步提升我們作為國際航空樞紐的實力。
There I believe that the tax concession offer to be rolled out will be conducive to developing Hong Kong into a major aircraft leasing centre in Asia thereby enhancing further our competence as an international aviation hub
而舊飛機的處置，甚至是機隊管理等的諮詢服務，其實亦可成為相關衍生行業，為社會創造更多就業機會。
As for the advisory services on disposal of old aircrafts and aircraft fleet management they can actually become ancillary trades and help create employment opportunities for our community
所以，主席，我仍要強調，為了配合飛機租賃產業的提升或發展，我們期望政府投入更多資源，更有效地培訓相關的專業人才，以配合發展。
Therefore I still want to emphasize that for the sake of enhancing or developing the aircraft leasing industry we do hope that the Government will inject more resources for training relevant professional talents more effectively to support the development of the industry
以我作為律師的角度來看，即使是處理飛機租賃方面的法律相關服務，過往亦被視為冷門行業。
Speaking from my point of view as a lawyer the provision of legal services related to the handling of aircraft leasing was never popular in the past and rarely was there any dedicated law firms to provide legal services in this respect
主席，我認為這樣太費時，如要促進市場的競爭力，並鞏固中小企業和消費者的權益，我認為政府當局應該積極研究，進一步優化《競 爭條例》的訴訟程序。
President I find such procedures overly time - consuming . I think for the sake enhancing our competitiveness in the market while consolidating the rights and interests of both the SMEs and consumers the Government should actively study further refining the litigation process under the Competition Ordinance
簡單而言，就是希望能夠引入私人訴訟的途徑，讓申訴者能直接對申訴對象提出司法訴訟。
Simply put we wish that the Government will provide access to justice by way of private action so that the complainant can bring direct judicial proceedings against the complaint subject
只要有直接的訴訟，便不需要每次都必須等待競委會作出調查，再進行訴訟。
With the option of instituting direct proceedings it will no longer be a necessary step for every single case to go through the Competition Commission for inquiry and legal actions
相信這樣會提供多一個途徑，亦更省時。
I trust that this will serve as an alternative which also helps save time
此外，目前的法律援助並無涵蓋反競爭、反壟斷的事宜，我認為當局應該考慮是否擴闊這方面的法律支援的範圍，包括為相關的訴訟申訴者提供法律支援、義務法律諮詢服務或堂費資助。
What is more the existing scope of our legal aid scheme does not cover matters concerning anti - competitive practices or anti - monopoly . I opine that the Government should consider whether such scope should be expanded to cover issues on the provision of legal aid to the complainants concerned provision of free legal advice service or court costs subsidies
為了確保競委會能夠真的發揮功能，主席，我們認為當局應該為競委會提供更充足的資源，包括研究成立競委會的訴訟基金，以強化競委會的檢控能力。
President to ensure that the Competition Commission genuinely perform its functions we are of the view that efforts to enhance its resource sufficiency should be made including setting up a litigation fund under the Competition Commission in a bid to strengthen the Competition Commissions capacity to institute proceedings
在人手短缺方面，我再三強調，過往世界各地調查反競爭行為的經驗告訴我們，就檢控而進行的調查工作涉及相當多的人手。
In addressing the shortfall of manpower I want to reiterate as informed by the worlds past experiences in inquiring into anti - competitive practices that the work conducted under the inquiry into a case for the purpose of instituting prosecution may involve much staff effort
所以，我們明白競委會目前在人手方面的確非常緊絀，這會影響其調查及檢控方面的執行能力。
We are therefore aware that the Competition Commission is at present under very tight manpower constraints indeed thereby undermining its capacity to conduct inquiries and institute prosecutions
所以，我希望政府能在這方面多做工夫。
Hence I hope the Government can put in more efforts in this regard
主席，我稍後會就其他部分再度發言。
President I will speak again on other issues later
主席，我站起來發言之前，剛看到一則最新的獨家報道和消息，指有傳梁振英先生或會晉身中國人民政治協商會議全國委員會副主席，報道中更提到，按董建華先生的經驗，消息一旦公布後，梁先生可能會辭職，提早離任特首。
President I just read an item of breaking and exclusive news before I stood up to speak . It is rumoured that Mr LEUNG Chun - ying may be elevated to the position of Vice - Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese Peoples Political Consultative Conference CPPCC . The news report says that as shown by the case of Mr TUNG Chee - hwa Mr LEUNG may well resign from the post of Chief Executive before completing his term once an announcement is made
假設這個消息是真的，而報道中的推斷亦屬正確，我認為這真是個大好消息，為甚麼呢？
If the news is true and the predictions are correct I would think that this is indeed very good news . Why?
因為這確是中央政府一個很不錯的安排。
It is because this arrangement of the Central Government is not bad at all
對於施政報告，我作為資深議員，怎會對種種政策沒有回應？
Anyway let me now turn back to the Policy Address . I am a veteran Member so how can it be possible that I have nothing to say about the many policy issues involved?
由於在3月時已將要成立候任特首辦公室，在這段辯論政綱的期間，公務員實際上已需要了解4位或5位主要候選人的政綱，並研究他們一旦當選時，如何在7月1日後落實其政綱，他們其實有責任這樣做。
Also as the Office of the Chief Executive - elect will be established in March civil servants must in fact start working in this present period of political platform debates seeking to grasp the political platforms of four or five major candidates and exploring how their political platforms can be implemented after 1 July no matter who is elected . This is in fact their duty
所以，無論如何，這份施政報告確實只可或應該集中於一些短期的措施，意思是應着眼於能夠在6月30日之前完成的事項。
Hence from all perspectives the focus of this Policy Address can or should only be some mere short - term measures which can be completed before 30 June
我個人對此感到非常失望，這可能是因為梁先生個人充滿自信，認為自己是救世主，甚至認為自己在這數年間完全、百分百對得起香港市民。
I for one find this very disappointing . This may be due to the fact that Mr LEUNG has full confidence in himself and considers himself the saviour of Hong Kong . Or he may even think that nothing he has done over the past few years has ever disappointed Hong Kong people
有些事情我們不會否定，即使我們這些民主派或別人稱為反對派的人士，也會認為多建房屋，尋覓更多土地，合理地保持社會的樓宇供應，並設立土地儲備庫，是眾所周知應當實行的措施。
There are things that we would not dispute . We democrats or the opposition camp in the words of some do likewise agree that the construction of more housing units the identification of more land sites the maintenance of a reasonable supply of flats and the establishment of a land reserve are measures deemed by all as necessary
但是，如不針對一些短期的措施，就明顯的法律漏洞作出技術補救，並盡量在這數個月內完成，我認為便不能夠作出完善的檢討，無法讓特區政府和公務員在日後重新上路。
However I also think that if we do not introduce any technical remedies to plug the obvious loopholes in some specific short - term measures and seek to complete the task in these few months as far as possible then there can be no effective review and the SAR Government and civil servants will be unable to begin afresh in the future . President there is one thing that especially merits our vigilance
很難說，但我可以想到，在未來數個月，他可能還會作出一些委任，包括某些委員會成員、大學校董，尤其是一些與金融事務非常相關的重要委員會。
It is very difficult to tell but I can imagine that he may still need to make some more appointments in the next few months including the appointment of members to certain university councils and various committees especially some important committees closely related to financial affairs
梁先生會否在自己仍擔任特首之位時，以為可有權盡用，而安插一些"梁粉"或與他意念、政策及路線相同的人進入這些組織？
Will Mr LEUNG think that he can use his power to the fullest extent while he is still in office and appoint some LEUNGs fans or people who share his beliefs policy visions and political lines to these bodies?
這些人又會否在某些委員會中發揮繼續破壞、撕裂社會的作用，令梁先生"陰魂不散"，繼續影響這些委員會的工作，埋下地雷，令將來無論誰人 當上特首也更難管治，令香港社會繼續處於其陰影之下，以及困難、痛苦與擔憂之中？
Will these people continue to cause damage and social split in certain committees thus enabling the spectre of Mr LEUNG to haunt and influence these committees? . Will they place landmines here and there to make it even more difficult for any Chief Executive to govern Hong Kong in the future? . Will they seek to make Hong Kong continue to live under his spectre and difficulties agony and anxiety?
如果他真的晉身國家領導人，他可能會認為無論誰是下任特首，都未必膽敢跟進UGL事件，因這代表中央已決定既往不究，或甚至是一個妥協的安排。
If he is really promoted to the rank of state leaders he may think that whoever the next Chief Executive is no one will dare to follow up the UGL incident because the promotion is an arrangement to reflect that the Central Authorities has already decided to let bygones be bygones or even to compromise
主席，各位同事就此議案都會有30分鐘發言時間，我們的黨魁剛才已經道出了公民黨的立場，我在未來兩天主要會就3個範疇發言。
President each Member will have 30 minutes to speak on this motion . I understand that the Chairman of my political party has already stated the stance of the Civic Party . In the coming two days I will mainly speak on three policy areas
第一，蘇局長應該也曾聽說過的了，我在事務委員會也曾提及，就是關於香港會議展覽中心及灣仔運動場的問題。
First I will discuss the issue concerning the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre HKCEC and the Wan Chai Sports Ground which I already mentioned in the Panel and Secretary Gregory SO should have heard of it
第二，我會談談郊野公園。
Second I will talk about country parks
接着，我在2009年11月4日提出了質詢，還有前議員林大輝在2009年6月24日提出了書面質詢，是由蘇錦樑局長答覆的。
On 4 November 2009 I raised a related question and on 24 June 2009 Mr LAM Tai - fai an ex - Member also raised a written question and it was answered by Secretary Gregory SO
主席，我們都知道貿發局是一個法定組織，我手上的文件就是有關貿發局的條例，原來其最主要的工作是促進、協助和發展香港與香 港以外地方的貿易，這裏英文版本寫明是"outside Hong Kong"，但不知為何貿發局卻越做越順利，現在政府連會展的工作也交由貿發局負責，會展很明顯是位於港島區的。
President we know that TDC is a statutory organization . I have in my hand a copy of the ordinance concerning TDC under which its main duty is to promote assist and develop Hong Kongs trade with places outside Hong Kong . The few words of outside Hong Kong are clearly written in its English version
會展在1988年開始第一期運作，展覽場地約17,800平方米。第二期運作在1997年開始，增加了28,700平方米。中庭部分由2004年開始投入運作，多提供接近2萬平方米的空間。
The first phase of HKCEC came into operation in 1988 with an exhibition area of about 17 800 sq m The second phase of operation commenced in 1997 with the exhibition area increased by 28 700 sq m The Atrium Link Extension ALE came into operation since 2004 with the provision of an additional area of nearly 20 000 sq m As regards the income that I mentioned earlier how much income did HKCEC receive from Polytown?
接着，1997年投入第二期運作之後，營運的百分比全部都在我剛才提及的文件中透露了。
In 1997 when Phase II was commissioned the operating percentages could all be found in the paper that I mentioned earlier
當年不單透露了批予寶利城的合約訂明要把收入的多少百分比交給貿發局，回看1993-1994年度財務委員會的文件，當時還清楚列出貿發局與寶利城的合約中一些很重要的條款。
Back in those years not only did the Government tell us the percentage of income given to TDC as stated in the contract with Polytown but from the Finance Committee papers in 1993 - 1994 it also clearly listed out certain important terms in the contract between TDC and Polytown . President you have been a Member
我想指出的是，貿發局是法定組織，與香港人及貿易息息相關，這些條款可大可小，為何不可以透露？
But are the contract terms not a kind of commercial secret? . What I would like to say is that TDC is a statutory organization which is closely related to Hong Kong people and trade development and these terms can be highly significant . Why can they not be divulged?
但是，主席，大家要公道一點，我說現在很缺錢，人們就會問："你有多少收入？
However President we have to be fair . If I say that I am now short of money people will ask How much income do you have?
原來在展覽方面就要打灣仔運動場的主意。
In respect of exhibitions they are targeting at the Wan Chai Sports Ground
很明顯，亞洲國際博覽館有一強項，是現時會展無法做到的，就是它夠平坦、夠大，沒有太多支柱，用途廣泛很多。
It is very obvious that AsiaWorld - Expo has a strong point that the existing HKCEC can never have and that is providing a vast and spacious place with not too many columns and thus can serve multiple purposes
主席，灣仔運動場珍貴之處，不單是集體回憶，如果翻看灣仔區議會的文件，其實會看到它在繁忙時間的用途及用量，差不多接近飽和，基本上是長期處於超過九成的狀態。
And a corner of the Wan Chai Sports Ground has already become a storage area of MTRCL . President the Wan Chai Sports Ground is precious to us and it is more than a site of collective memory . We can notice from the papers of the Wan Chai District Office that its utilization rate for various usages during peak hours is nearly saturated basically and constantly reaching over 90 %
主席，即使現時將軍澳已有大型運動場，但是，灣仔運動場的需求仍然沒有減少。
President even though there is already a large - scale sports ground in Tseung Kwan O at present the demand for using the Wan Chai Sports Ground has still not been reduced
所以，學界很喜歡到灣仔運動場，而它亦有一個特質，便是風向適中，所以在灣仔運動場，可以產生合資格、合乎水平的結果，而將軍澳運動場有時因為風向的問題，未必做得到。
That is why the Wan Chai Sports Ground is a favourite place for schools . Its other feature is the proper wind direction and thus recognizable and qualifying athletic records can be set in Wan Chai Sports Ground which may not be possible in Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground
所以，無論是自然環境或位處的地方，灣仔運動場可說是香港學界或運動界中不可或缺的地方。
Therefore whether judging from the natural environment or the location the Wan Chai Sports Ground is an indispensable place for both the academic field and athletic field
在剛過去的星期日，就舉行了馬拉松項目。
A marathon was held last Sunday
如果大家有留意，可供親子三代一同跑步的活動，正正是在灣仔運動場舉行。
As we notice a race for three generations of the same family was precisely held in the Wan Chai Sports Ground
我們曾經有機會推翻有關建議，但很可惜，當局借屍還魂，用甚麼"潮玩"及社區設施的理由，以為可以過關。
We once had a chance to turn down the proposal . But it is a pity that the authorities revive this proposal under the pretext of providing trendy and community facilities thinking that they can get their own way
我手邊拿着灣仔北的分區計劃大綱圖。
I am now holding the outline zoning plan of Wan Chai North
幸好，灣仔運動場到現在仍然屬於"GIC"用地，即仍是"政府、機構或社區"用地。
It is fortunate that the Wan Chai Sports Ground is still a Government Institution or Community site
當然，首先，它沒有高度限制，這很可能是其中一個被打主意的理由。
Of course first of all it does not have height restriction and this may be a reason for it to be under consideration
而到了城規會，即使九成半可以過關，如果在法則上做得不妥當，都會出問題。
Even when the proposal can obtain support from 95 % of members of TPB there will also be problems if the legal requirements are not properly complied with
局長現時不在席，這是劉江華局長應該記得的一次經驗，就是在他剛上任時推出的尖東海濱活化計劃，其實那裏一向很"活"，不過我覺得他"不化"。
The Secretary is not present at this moment . Secretary LAU Kong - wah should be able to recall this experience concerning the Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Revitalization Plan shortly after he has assumed office . In fact that area is always full of vitality but I only find him obstinate
他計劃進行活化工程，又是判給新世界發展有限公司，後來有發展商入稟申請司法覆核，我不知道計劃最後是否因為那個原因而被推翻？
He planned to carry out some revitalizing works and outsourced the project to New World Development Company Limited . Later on a developer filed an application for judicial review . I am not sure whether that plan was finally rejected due to this reason
不過，我在這裏一定要說明，灣仔運動場是必須的，在未有任何代替設施前，不能夠觸及灣仔運動場，亦不應該剷除灣仔運動場。
However I have to make it clear that the Wan Chai Sports Ground has to remain in service . Before identifying any replacement facilities the Wan Chai Sports Ground should not serve other purpose or be demolished
我不明白為何香港總要以商業利益行先，說甚麼體育普及化，但偏偏將 最重要的一個可以說是香港運動員搖籃的運動場破壞。
I do not understand why Hong Kong always has to give priority to commercial interests . The Government often talks about promoting sports in the community . But it is now destroying the most important sports ground which can be regarded as a cradle for Hong Kong top - notch athletes
要為商業利益而破壞灣仔運動場，這是絕對不能接受的。
Destroying Wan Chai Sports Ground for the sake of commercial interests is absolutely unacceptable to us
我稍後會在其他部分再發言。
I will speak on other policy areas later
代理主席，在創新科技方面，我想指出政府的研究經費投放嚴重不足，而施政報告並未就此作出回應。
Deputy President regarding innovation and technology I would like to point out that the Governments research funding is gravely insufficient and the Policy Address has not responded to this issue
事實上，就去年的財政預算案，立法會秘書處的資料研究組已擬備文件，清楚指出香港政府投放於科研的經費嚴重落後於其他已發展經濟體。
In fact the Research Office of the Legislative Council Secretariat has prepared a paper on last years Budget which clearly states that the amount of funding invested by the Hong Kong Government in scientific research lags way behind the funding in other developed economies
可惜，一年過去了，特首並沒有聽取該研究報告內所提出的要求，而今年的施政報告亦只集中處理硬件配套問題，例如建造更多工業邨或會展場地，完全忽略了科研經費的投資及科研人才的培訓。
Unfortunately a year has passed but the Chief Executive has not listened to the demands put forth in the research report . The Policy Address this year likewise merely focuses on the handling of hardware support such as building more industrial estates or convention and exhibition venues totally neglecting the investment of funding in and the training of talents for scientific research
根據世界經濟論壇的《2016-2017年全球競爭力報告》，香港在創新方面的表現仍然欠佳，在12項評估指標當中位列榜尾第二。
According to the Global Competitiveness Report 2016 - 2017 published by the World Economic Forum Hong Kongs performance in innovation is still unsatisfactory ranking the second last among the 12 indicative pillars
香港的科研經費投放數字清楚告訴我們，它只佔本地生產總值的0.74%，公營企業對科研的投放更低至0.4%，遠遠低於新加坡的2.07%、台灣的2.47%、美國的3%，以及南韓的4.14%。
The figure of Hong Kongs investment in scientific research gives us a clear picture as it only takes up 0.74 % of the gross domestic product . The investment in scientific research by public enterprises is even as low as 0.4 % far lower than that of 2.07 % of Singapore 2.47 % of Taiwan 3 % of the United States and 4.14 % of South Korea
所以，無論大家如何重視香港的經濟規劃，假如沒有足夠的人才培訓、本地科研人才的培養及足夠的科研經 費投放，將只流於空談，空有硬件而無法得出具成效的經濟科研和創新成果。
Without adequate talent training sufficient nurturing of local scientific research talents as well as appropriate investment in scientific research no matter how Hong Kong attaches importance to its economic planning it will only turn out to be hollow words . With only the hardware we will not be able to deliver effective results in the economic scientific research and produce fruits of innovation
主席，我會就施政報告內有關土地、房屋、交通、環境和保育方面，提出我的意見。
President I will express my views on the Policy Address in relation to land housing transportation environment and conservation
第一，有關施政報告提到的那種沒有監管的官商合作土地發展方式，我是反對的。
First of all I am against the development mode proposed in the Policy Address for developing land by public - private partnership which lacks regulation
施政報告提到西九文化區管理局可以透過稱為"建造、營運及移交"方式，跟私營機構聯合發展西九的酒店、辦公室和住宅用地。
The Government proposes in the Policy Address that the West Kowloon Cultural District WKCD Authority may develop the hotelofficeresidential facilities in WKCD jointly with the private sector through a Build - Operate - Transfer BOT arrangement
我必須指出，這種做法會讓西九文化區管理局可以繞過立法會的監管，亦沒有辦法落實政府內部有關公私合營守則的規定，所以是一件非常危險的事，會完全失控。
I must point out that this arrangement will allow the WKCD Authority to bypass the scrutiny of the Legislative Council and it also fails to tie in with the internal code laid down by the Government on public - private partnership . The arrangement is thus very risky and will get completely out of control
如果大家有留意最近西九故宮文化博物館的事件，便一定會同意，其實整個西九文化區管理局在其超支問題和黑箱作業的做法上，已經不得民心，市民要求有更高的透明度和更高的監察。
If Members have paid attention to the recent incident concerning the building of the Hong Kong Palace Museum in WKCD they will agree that popular sentiments have responded negatively to the cost overrun of the WKCD Authority and its black box operation . People demand better transparency and stricter regulation
但是，因為民間不滿這種BOT形式存在官商勾結，所以政府最終決定放棄以這種形式發展西九地區，因而產生今天的西九文化區管理局。
However due to public grievances over the possibility of Government - business sector collusion in the BOT arrangement the Government ultimately aborted using this arrangement to develop WKCD which gave rise to the establishment of present WKCD Authority
政府當時更向立法會承諾以一筆過撥款注資西九文化區管理局，作為興建整個區內的項目，而最後也得到立法會的批准，批出全數216億元給西九文化區管理局，作為發展整個項目。
At that time the Government undertook that all projects within WKCD could be constructed with a one - off upfront endowment of 21.6 billion to the WKCD Authority and the entire endowment was ultimately approved by the Legislative Council
當時，政府亦承諾會公開出售西九文化區內有關商業、住宅和酒店的用地，作為融資的安排。
The Government also undertook that the land sale proceeds from the disposal of the hotel office and residential sites in WKCD by public tender would serve as a financing arrangement
但是，事隔幾年，大家看到現時西九文化區管理局表示已經把錢花光，而且嚴重超支，但它卻不來立法會重新申請超支的撥款，反而在西九故宮文化博物館的事件上向馬會要求捐款。
But within a few years time we notice that the WKCD Authority has used up all its money and recorded a serious cost overrun . Instead of coming back to the Legislative Council to seek further funding to cover the cost overrun it sought funding from the Hong Kong Jockey Club for the proposed Hong Kong Palace Museum
至於餘下的音樂中心的建造成本，政府在今次施政報告提出以BOT形式作為注資的方法。
As for the remaining Music Centre to be built in WKCD the Government proposes in this Policy Address that the capital cost of the Music Centre will be funded through a BOT arrangement
換句話說，這做法可繞過立法會的監管，亦漠視了當年民意反對以BOT形式集資發展西九的決定。
In other words this arrangement can allow the Government to bypass the scrutiny of the Legislative Council and it also goes against the decision of the people made in the past that WKCD projects should not be financed through BOT arrangements