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這些地區的區議員均是我的友好，所以我也比較了解有關的情況，知道區內居民由初期的不太恐慌，發展至越來越感到惶恐，尤其是聽到兒科醫生說飲用含鉛食水會影響懷孕婦女及小孩子，大家也就不得不正視。
As District Council members serving such places are all my friends I know the relevant situation in these areas quite well and understand that the incident had not triggered much panic among residents in the districts at the beginning but they were increasingly gripped by fear later . Particularly when paediatricians cautioned that consumption of water containing lead could have adverse health effects on pregnant women and children we all felt that we must face up to the problem squarely
我相信今次就《水務設施條例》作出的修訂，顯然是來得太遲，但香港政府往往是如此行事，我們也明白當局要摸着石頭過河，當有事情發生時才檢討制度。
I think the amendments proposed to the Waterworks Ordinance in the current exercise have obviously come too late but this is always how the Hong Kong Government handles things . We also understand that there is a need for the Government to grope its way across the river and a review of the system would only be conducted when something has actually happened
社會的要求越來越高，但不知為何，當年在可能未了解本身的水質控制情況之下，當局就香港的食水含鉛標準訂定了很高的要求。
Our society has become increasingly demanding but out of unknown reason the Government has set a very high standard for lead contents in drinking water of Hong Kong back in those years perhaps when it did not fully understand its own performance in water quality control
事發之初，政府曾把責任推向前線水喉匠，以致有水喉匠高調訴苦，指問題與他們無關，這亦導致我們在檢視《條例草案》的規定時，必須研究如何可對各方持份者公道。
When the incident first happened the Government has tried to put the blame on plumbers working in the front line and some plumbers have thus vented their grievances in a high profile manner saying that they have nothing to do with the incident . This has made it necessary for us to examine how the relevant requirements can be fair to all stakeholders when scrutinizing the Bill
記得當日我曾指出，政府官員表示是按程序辦事，即使發生事故也屬程序問題，個別涉事官員及公務員很容易便可脫身，而且政府很多時均把責任推到水喉匠和承建商身上。
I remember I have pointed out back then that as stated by some government officials they were just following the procedures and if anything went wrong individual officials and the civil servants involved would be able to get away very easily . Moreover the Government has often put the blame on plumbers and contractors
當然，比起前線水喉匠，我認為承建商須負上更大責任，但在有關程序、制度甚至條例於41年間從未修訂的情況下，當局可以如何追究？
In my opinion contractors should of course take on a greater responsibility when compared with plumbers working in the front line but as the relevant procedures system and even legislation have never been revised in the past 41 years how can the Government affix the responsibility?
事實上，我們也明白水喉匠"手停口停"，我本身也有很多從事這行業的長輩，所以也明白水喉匠如既要符合現行法例的要求，又要接受培訓，這對尤其是聘有工人的外判水喉匠而言，實在是無從兼顧。
In fact we understand that plumbers are living from hand to mouth and as many elder members of my family are engaging in plumbing works I also understand that if plumbers are expected to meet the requirements under the existing legislation and receive training at the same time they will have difficulties in handling both tasks concurrently especially for plumbers who have a number of hired workers to help them provide outsourced services
不過，現今社會進步，建造業界亦不斷要求有更好的工資、福利、制度，使他們在接受培訓時不會因被視作沒有上班而沒有收入。
Nevertheless with the advancement of society the construction industry is also demanding for better pay and benefits and a better system so that workers will not be regarded as absent from work and thus earn no pay at all when they are required to receive occupational training
問題可能需要跨部門負責，不只關乎水務署，因為水務署固然有責任，但政府內由誰監管水務署？
It is definitely the responsibility of the Water Supplies Department WSD but apart from WSD it is possible that a number of government departments should also be held responsible because there must be someone to supervise the work of WSD within the Government
不過，受害的家庭、小孩子、孕婦又如何？
Nevertheless what about those families children and pregnant women affected by the incident?
局長在今屆政府才接手處理這問題，如果他願意負責，我相信所有受影響的公共屋邨居民均會心存感激，銘記心中，而這亦會是他任內的一大政績。
The Secretary has taken over as the principal official responsible for matters in this regard in the current - term Government and if he is willing to assume responsibility for this I am sure all PRH residents affected will be deeply grateful for his kindness . This will also become a major achievement in his term of office
主席，麥美娟議員說她時運高，聽不到郭家麒議員剛才的發言。
Chairman Ms Alice MAK said she was lucky enough to have missed Dr KWOK Ka - kis speech just now
對於郭家麒議員剛才無的放矢，甚至胡言亂語的說話，我真的難以接受。
Those comments made by Dr KWOK Ka - ki a moment ago were definitely unacceptable to me as they were groundless accusations or even nonsensical remarks
主席，我不知道原來香港有"在住宅內賣酒"這麼一個行業。
Chairman I have no idea that selling alcoholic liquor in domestic premises is a profession in Hong Kong
我又不知道在議事廳內有哪位議員代表這個行業，要替他們發聲。
Less do I know which Member in the Chamber is representing this profession and thus is required to speak for it
但是， 郭家麒議員說建制派同事為了利益而反對《2017年應課稅品條例草案》，有數方面是不正確的。
But Dr KWOK Ka - ki did commit a number of errors when accusing colleagues from the pro - establishment camp of objecting the Dutiable Commodities Amendment Bill 2017 the Bill out of self - interest
第一，建制派同事，亦包括我均發言支持《條例草案》，反對的是第二組修正案，有關容許督察在住宅內搜證的部分。
First of all colleagues from the pro - establishment camp including me all speak in support of the Bill . We only raise our objection to the second group of amendment in which an inspector is allowed to collect evidence in domestic premises
再者，如果真的出現在住宅內犯罪的情況，現行的機制也絕對有辦法讓警方執法，警方亦可以向法庭申請搜查令。
Furthermore if offences are indeed committed within domestic premises the Police are fully empowered to enforce the law under existing mechanism as it can obtain a search warrant from the court
所以，我們對於第二組修正案的意見已表達得相當清晰，亦絕不存在利益衝突的問題。
We thus have clearly expressed our opinions on the second group of amendment and a conflict of interest absolutely does not exist
不過，郭家麒議員今天的發言很奇怪地與他平時的發言全然不同，他十分體諒亦相信政府，清楚指出即使通過《條例草案》，政府在執法的時候也會很小心。
It is rather strange that the speech made by Dr KWOK Ka - ki today deviates substantially from those he usually makes . He is considerate and trustful of the Government pointing out clearly that the Government will enforce the law with great care even after the passage of the Bill
將來如果在其他法案進行立法工作的時候，郭家麒議員及其同僚也能用這種正面的態度來對待政府及執法人員，我相信會是市民之福。
It will bring benefits to the people if Dr KWOK Ka - ki and his colleagues could adopt the same positive attitude towards the Government and law enforcement officers when enacting other bills in the future
然而，我相信他剛才所說的話，只是為了詆毀我們而說，我對此不會太認真，亦不相信他真的信納政府會謹慎執法。
But I believe he made such remarks just now only to smear us . I will neither take them seriously nor believe that he actually trust the Government will enforce the law in a prudent way
主席，我謹以《2017年水務設施條例草案》委員會主席的身份，向本會提交法案委員會的報告，並匯報委員會的工作重點。
President in my capacity as Chairman of the Bills Committee on Waterworks Amendment Bill 2017 I submit to this Council the report of the Bills Committee and report on the key items of its work
《條例草案》並訂明負責持牌水喉匠和督導人員等就指明水管工程承擔的責任。
The Bill also stipulates the responsibility of licensed plumbers and supervisors for the specified plumbing works
委員對《條例草案》所載建議的其中一個關注重點，是水喉技工的法律責任及法定免責辯護條文。
Among members key concerns regarding the proposals set out in the Bill are the liabilities of plumbing workers and the provision on statutory defence
根據《水務設施條例》現行第144條，任何人違反《水務設施條例》第143條有關建造或安裝消防供水系統或內部供水系統的規定，即屬犯罪。
It is an offence under the existing section 144 of WWO for any person who contravenes section 143 of WWO in respect of the construction or installation of water supply system for fire service or inside service
《條例草案》建議增訂新的第145條作為法定免責辯護條文，訂明如被控干犯《水務設施條例》擬議第144b條所訂罪行的人可證明本身相信進行該項水管工程不會違反第143條的規定，而他相信該情況屬合理之舉，即為免責辯護。
The Bill proposes adding the proposed new section 145 of WWO as a provision for statutory defence which provides that it is a defence for a person who is charged with an offence under the proposed section 144b to establish that he believed that carrying out the plumbing works would not contravene section 143 and it was reasonable for him to so believe
部分委員認為，該項新訂免責辯護條文的草擬方式，不能有效地釋除水喉技工的疑慮，因為水喉技工如違反《水務設施條例》第143條，實際上將難以證明其本人相信進行相關水管工程不會違反該條規定是屬合理之舉。
Some members are of the view that the proposed new provision for statutory defence as it is drafted cannot alleviate plumbing workers worries effectively because a plumbing worker carrying out the plumbing works which contravene section 143 of WWO cannot easily prove that it was reasonable for him to believe that carrying out the plumbing works would not contravene section 143 of WWO
這些委員建議政府當局修正《條例草案》，以訂明如發現水管工程項目不符合規定，除非工人進行有關工程時故意不遵從其指導人的指示，否則他們不會被檢控。
These members have suggested that the Administration should amend the Bill to specify that if a non - compliance is found in a plumbing project workers will not be prosecuted for an offence unless they have deliberately not followed the instruction of their instructing supervisors when carrying out the works concerned
因應委員的意見，政府當局會就《水務設施條例》擬議第144條提出修正案，以訂明某些水喉技工和工人只會在明知而違反第143條的情況下，才須負上法律責任。
Having regards for members views the Administration will propose a Committee stage amendment CSA to the proposed section 144 of WWO to the effect that skilled plumbing workers and other workers are liable only if they knowingly contravene section 143
委員的另一個關注重點，是就違反規定提出檢控的時限。
Another key concern of Members is the time limit for instituting prosecutions against violation of relevant requirements
《條例草案》建議，任何《水務設施條例》提出的檢控，可於水務監督發現或知悉罪行當天後的6個月內提出，但卻未有訂出就違反規定日期起計的檢控時限。
The Bill proposes that any prosecution under WWO may be brought within a period of six months from the date on which the offence is discovered by or comes to the notice of the Water Authority . Yet the time limit for instituting prosecutions since the date of violation of requirement is not specified
這條文實際上意味着，若水管系統在安裝一段長時間後才被發現不符合規定，持牌水喉匠仍須就相關情況負上法律責任。
In effect such a provision means that a licensed plumber is still liable for a non - compliance of a plumbing system that is discovered a long time after the installation of the plumbing system concerned
委員及業界有意見認為，由於水喉匠安裝水管後，可能會因曾有其他人更改水管而造成違規情況，故這條文對水喉從業員並不公平。
Both the members and the trade consider it unfair to plumbing practitioners as violations of the relevant requirements may be committed by some other people who have made modifications to the plumbing system after it has been installed
政府當局接納委員及業界的意見，並提出修正案，以訂明就違反《水務設施條例》第143條有關水管工程的規定而提出的檢控，不得在有關日期後的6年後提出。
Having accepted the views of members and the trade the Administration has proposed a CSA stipulating that no prosecution may be brought after six years from the date on which the violation of the requirements under section 143 of WWO is committed
《條例草案》訂明，非指定人士可進行水務監督認為是性質輕微的消防供水系統或內部供水系統的更改或修理工作。
The Bill stipulates that alterations or repairs to a fire service or inside service which are in the opinion of the Water Authority of a minor nature may be carried out by persons other than designated persons
委員關注政府當局如何令業界及市民大眾知悉當局就"屬性質輕微的工作"一詞所作的定義。
Concern was raised about how the Administration would make known to the trade and the general public the definition of works of a minor nature given by the authorities
政府當局表示，水務署一直是以通函的形式通知持牌水喉匠，並在署方的網站公布有關"屬性質輕微的工作"的一般原則及例子。
The Administration advised that the Water Supplies Department WSD had been promulgating the general principles and examples for works of a minor nature via circular letters for licensed plumbers and publications on its official website
政府當局認為現行做法具靈活性，並且一直行之有效。
The Administration considers that such current practices can help maintain flexibility and has all along been effective
委員認為，政府當局應以法律條文清楚列明"屬性質輕微的工作"的定義。
Members were of the view that the definition of works of a minor nature should be clearly set out in the legal provisions
就此，政府當局接納委員的建議，並提出修正案，以界定相關工作，如會影響供水系統的效率及水質，則不得視為屬性質輕微。
In this regard the Administration has taken on board members suggestion and will propose a CSA to define such works and provide that any works that will adversely affect the efficiency of the water supply system and the quality of the water must not be considered as works of a minor nature
在條例的實施方面，為協助水喉從業員了解經修訂的《水務設施條例》下他們的角色和責任，以免誤墮法網，委員曾研究當局將會刊印以供公眾及業界參考的指引草稿。
As regards the implementation of the Ordinance the Bills Committee studied the draft guidelines to be published by the Government for the reference of the public and the trade with a view to helping plumbing practitioners understand their roles and responsibilities under WWO as amended by the Bill so that they would not inadvertently contravene the law
政府當局亦表示，當局會與相關工會協作，藉舉辦簡介會及印製單張，推行有關法例的教育及宣傳活動。
The Administration advised that it would collaborate with relevant workers unions to launch educational and promotional activities related to the relevant law such as briefings and publication of leaflets
在商議過程中，委員曾研究為水喉從業員長遠事業發展而設的持續進修課程。
In the course of deliberations members examined the continuing professional development programmescourses available for plumbing practitioners that would facilitate their long - term career development
政府當局表示，發展局一直與建造業議會及職業訓練局合作，為水喉從業員籌辦持續進修課程，並會繼續致力提升他們的相關技能和知識。
The Administration advised that the Development Bureau had all along been working in collaboration with the Construction Industry Council and Vocational Training Council in organizing continuing professional development programmescourses for plumbing practitioners and the Administration would continue its efforts in enhancing their relevant skills and knowledge
代理主席，以下是我對《條例草案》的個人意見。
Deputy President the following is my personal view on the Bill
代理主席，本港現有的水務規管和監察制度，以及水務監督和水務署的權力和責任，均受《水務設施條例》及《水務設施規例》 規管。
The existing water regulatory and monitoring regime in Hong Kong as well as the powers and responsibilities of the Water Authority and WSD are governed under WWO Cap
此外，藉着改變檢控時限，令水務監督可透過有效執法，進一步提升供水系統的質量保證。
Besides with the amendment in the time limit for instituting prosecutions the Water Authority is able to further enhance the quality assurance of water supply systems by effectively taking enforcement actions
法案委員會共舉行了6次會議，除了與政府當局商議外，亦聽取了一些團體代表的意見。
The Bills Committee has held six meetings in total to meet with the Administration and received views from some deputations
政府當局亦因應委員及法案委員會法律顧問就多項條文所提出的問題和建議提出修正案。
In response to the enquiries in relation to various clauses and suggestions made by members and the Legal Adviser to the Bills Committee the Administration will propose certain CSAs
法案委員會對政府提出的修正案並無異議，亦不會提出全體委員會審議階段修正案，這顯示社會各界對相關議題已有基本共識。
The Bills Committee raises no objection to the CSAs proposed by the Government and neither will it propose any CSA to the Bill . This shows that all quarters of society have generally reached a basic consensus on the issues concerned
代理主席，當局原先於《條例草案》第1條建議，倘若《條例草案》獲得通過，新法例將自發展局局長指定的日期起實施。
Deputy President originally the Administration proposed in clause 1 of the Bill that the new ordinance should come into operation on a day to be appointed by the Secretary for Development by notice published in the Gazette if the Bill was passed
不過，根據政府當局將會提出的修正案，《條例草案》獲立法會通過後，將在刊憲當日實施。
However according to the CSAs to be moved by the Administration upon passage of the Bill by the Legislative Council the new law will come into operation on the day on which it is published on the Gazette
由於《條例草案》主要反映現行行業的作業情況，故應該盡快實施，以改善現時水喉技工不符合《水務設施條例》的情況。
Since the Bill mainly reflects the existing situation regarding the operation of the trade it should come into operation as soon as practicable in order to bring improvements to the non - compliances of plumbing workers under WWO
因此，我認為安排新法例於刊憲當天生效的做法恰當。
Hence I opine that the arrangement made for the new law to come into operation on the day it is gazetted is appropriate
話雖如此，政府當局應確保在《條例草案》實施前已發出清晰指引，令相關人士了解有關《條例草案》的要求，採取相應行動以作出配合。
That said the Administration should ensure that clear guidelines are issued prior to the effective date of the new ordinance so that relevant parties will understand the requirements of the Bill and take corresponding actions to facilitate the arrangements
委員察悉，政府當局就《水務設施條例》及《水務設施規例》提出的修訂，日後會按相關事宜的重要性及在諮詢各持份者後分階段進行。
Members noted that the amendments to WWO and WWR as moved by the Administration would be prioritized and carried out in phases in future after consultation with all stakeholders
代理主席，在法案委員會會議上，我曾指出，政府當局把培訓規定列為工人就註冊續期時須符合的先決條件或許並不切實可行，但長遠而言，政府當局必須繼續提升水喉從業員的技能和知識。
Deputy President I had pointed out at a Bills Committee meeting that it would be impractical if the Administration made it a prerequisite for workers seeking renewal of their registrations that they should have attended relevant continuing professional development programmescourses . In the long run however the Administration should continue its efforts in enhancing the skills and knowledge of plumbing practitioners
事實上，我曾於不同場合多次向當局進言：鑒於社會強烈要求加強對水務工程及食水安全的規管，政府應投放更多資源，加強培訓各級水務專業人才，建立完善的持續進修階梯，為水務工程業界及相關工務專業職系培育更多專才。
Actually I have offered my advice to the Government on various occasions Given the strong call from the society that the regulation on waterworks and safety of drinking water be stepped up the Government should put in more resources to enhance training for waterworks professionals at all levels while establishing a comprehensive ladder for continuing education so as to nurture more professionals for the engineering sector and technical talent for relevant types of technical posts
平心而論，在發生2015年食水含鉛超標事件後，政府相關政策局及部門一直積極跟進和落實多項改善措施，去年9月，更推出了"提升香港食水安全行動計劃"，務求多管齊下，進一步保障香港食水品質，包括檢討香港食水安全規管制度，《條例草案》即為相關工作的一部分，亦是重要的一環，實在值得支持。
In all fairness relevant government Policy Bureaux and departments have been taking forward follow - up actions and implementing various improvement measures after the incident of excess lead found in drinking water in 2015 . The Action Plan for Enhancing Drinking Water Safety in Hong Kong was launched last September to further safeguard drinking water quality in Hong Kong through a multi - pronged approach including the review on the regulatory system for the safety of drinking water in Hong Kong . The Bill as an important part of the Governments efforts in this regard really deserves our support
正所謂"民生無小事"，食水安全及衞生是民生的基本要求。
Every livelihood issue is a big deal and the safety of drinking water and health are among peoples fundamental needs in daily living
因此，我在向行政長官林鄭月娥女士提交就2017-2018年度施政報告所作建議時亦重點指出，當局應針對鉛水事件的源頭及成因，對症下藥，完善現行條例及各項配套機制，以加強水質安全檢測及規管，並增撥資源，加強培訓各級水務專業人才，協助業界推動認可專業水務工程師資格，以確保香港的食水質素符合標準，增加市民對食水安全的信心。
Therefore in making recommendations in respect of Chief Executive Mrs Carrie LAMs Policy Address for 2017 - 2018 I have highlighted that the authorities should identify the origin and causes of the excess - lead - in - water incident so that right remedial steps can be taken to rectify the problem by perfecting the existing legislation and various complementary mechanisms to step up tests and regulation on the quality and safety of water supply . Besides it should allocate additional resources to enhance training for waterworks professionals at all levels and help promote the accreditation of professional waterworks engineers in the trade so as to ensure that the quality of drinking water in Hong Kong meets relevant standards . That will be conducive to enhancing public confidence in the safety of drinking water
基於上述考慮，我懇請議員同事支持通過《條例草案》。
In light of the above considerations I urge Members to support the passage of the Bill
主席，我和經民聯的同事，基本上也支持《2017年應課稅品條例草案》。
Chairman my colleagues from the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong BPA and I support in principle the Dutiable Commodities Amendment Bill 2017 the Bill
這《條例草案》的目的相當清晰，旨在修訂《應課稅品條例》及《應課稅品規例》，以達到數個主要目的。
The objective of this Bill is quite clear . It aims to amend the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance Cap
第一，禁止以銷售機售賣令人醺醉的酒類；第二，禁止在業務過程中，向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類；以及第三，就售賣或者供應令人醺醉的酒類，施加關於訂明通知及年齡聲明的規定。
109 and the Dutiable Commodities Liquor Regulations Cap . 109B so as to realize a few major purposes first to restrict the sale of intoxicating liquor from vending machines; second to prohibit the sale or supply of intoxicating liquor to minors in the course of business; and third to impose requirements for a prescribed notice and age declaration for the sale or supply of intoxicating liquor
對於這數個大目的，我相信沒有人會認為不對。
I do not think anybody will raise objection to these major objectives
正如很多議員所說，香港青少年飲酒情況似乎日趨嚴重，可能這是一股社會風氣，一直漫延至年齡較小的市民。這個現象，我們的確需要關注。
As suggested by many Members the consumption of liquor by young people in Hong Kong is apparently getting more rampant . This perhaps is a social trend which is now extending its influence to junior citizens a phenomenon we must pay attention to
對於局長提出的修正案，第一組修正案是一些定義上和技術上的修訂，修訂建議其中一個目的是，訂明在業務過程中替售賣或供應方送遞令人醺醉酒類的人，而該人並非受僱於賣方或供應方，以及並無在其他方面牽涉於有關酒類的售賣或供應，則該人不會被視為售賣或供應有關酒類，因而不會受制於新的規管制度。
Regarding the amendments proposed by the Secretary the first group is definitional and technical in nature . One of the objectives of the proposed amendments is to specify that a person delivering intoxicating liquor in the course of business for a seller or supplier of the liquor would not be regarded as selling or supplying the liquor concerned and thus not subject to the new regulatory regime provided that such person is not employed by the seller or supplier nor involved in the sale or supply of the liquor
我覺得這項修訂適宜。負責送遞的公司可能根本不知道售賣或供應酒類的具體情況，只是提供一項送遞服務。
I consider this amendment appropriate as the delivery company is only providing a delivery service it may be clueless about the particulars of the sale or supply of liquor
在這種情況下，如果送遞公司誤陷法網，就是一個值得商榷的問題。
It would be a contentious issue for the delivery to constitute an offence under such circumstances
另一項可以說是相當技術性的修訂，以"分發地點"取代"公眾地方"，試圖清楚訂明，督察可行使有關權力的範圍。
Another rather technical amendment is the replacement of public place by distribution point . It seeks to clearly define the areas where inspectors can exercise their powers
我們看不到有這種情況。
We do not see such a case
若你說在法律上想做到天衣無縫、滴水不漏，這樣我便要引用周浩鼎議員的說法：我們必須考慮相稱性。
If you aim to rule out such occurrence completely by legal means I would quote Mr Holden CHOWs words to say that we must consider proportionality
如果一項意圖良好的條例，被市民視為擾民，我相信最終產生的效果，只會適得其反。
If a well - intentioned provision is regarded as causing nuisance by the people the ultimate effect it generates will only defeat its purpose
因此，我和經民聯同事不會贊成第二組修正案。
Therefore my BPA colleagues and I are not going to support the second set of amendment
主席，我們作為立法會議員，當然知道立法工作非常重要，這是我們的職責所在。
Chairman as Members of this Council we certainly understand the vital importance of law - making which is one of our responsibilities
有一句我們經常聽到的說話是，"一法立而一弊生"，而這句說話的下半部是，"然因弊生而不立法，未見其為是也。
There is an oft - quoted saying a new law will necessarily lead to a new problem . And the second - half of this saying is but it is inappropriate not to make law because of the new problem
"我們在草擬法例的時候，既要考慮周詳，亦要考慮社會實際情況，希望盡量減少立法後可能產生的流弊。
We have to deliberate prudently when drafting legislation and especially on the actual social context in the hope of eliminating problems that might be generated as far as possible
主席，我發言支持《2017年水務設施條例草案》的三讀。
President I speak to support the Third Reading of the Waterworks Amendment Bill 2017 the Bill
主席，我先前已經以《2017年水務設施條例草案》委員會主席的身份，向本會提交法案委員會的報告，匯報法案委員會的工作重點，並已就我對《條例草案》的個人意見作出論述。
President in my capacity as Chairman of the Bills Committee on the Waterworks Amendment Bill 2017 I have earlier submitted the report of the Bills Committee to this Council and report on the major areas of work of the Bills Committee . I have also given my personal views on the Bill
我要在此特別感謝發展局和水務署的相關官員，在審議《條例草案》的整個過程中，他們十分細心和虛心地聆聽法案委員會委員的意見，以及來到立法會表達意見的團體代表和個人所作出具建設性的建議。
Here I would like to express my special thanks to the relevant officials of the Development Bureau and the Water Supplies Department . Throughout the deliberations of the Bill they have listened very attentively and modestly to the views of members of the Bills Committee as well as the constructive suggestions from deputations and individuals who came to the Legislative Council to express their opinions
就此，我認為我應該在議事堂上，表達我對相關官員正面態度的欣賞。
In this connection I think I should express in this Chamber my appreciation of the positive attitude of the officials concerned
所以，今次的法例修訂工作可以說是及時和有需要的。
Therefore it can be said that the current legislative amendment is timely and necessary
主席，在這兩個月，非建制派的同事......
President over the past two months my Honourable colleagues from the non - establishment camp
他們既可藉此燃燒議會時間，亦可利用議案題目大做"政治show"，這樣他們真的可謂全贏。
Not only can they use such motions to burn the Councils time but they can also use the subjects of the motions to put on big political shows . This being the case it can really be said that they can score an overall victory