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新民黨 回應 《2022年施政報告》
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2022 年 10 月 19 日
行政長官李家超先生今天(19日)發布2022年施政報告,也是本屆政府任內首份施政報告,口號為「為市民謀幸福,為香港謀發展」,提出八個部分及近一百五十個分段,涉及經濟發展及民生措施。新民黨認為報告內容非常豐富全面及高質量,對此高度評價,也感謝行政長官採納本黨的多項建議。
「第二,行政長官也回應了社會上各方面的訴求,包括土地房屋、醫療、安老、青年發展與教育等等。」
措施具開創性
「第三,施政報告很多建議也是開創性的,特別是在開端部分提到的提高治理水平體系與完善『治理體系』,及強化管理功能,包括公務員的管理,都是很有前瞻性。」
「我們也很高興行政長官在北部大都會發展方面,接納我們很多的意見,包括未來會成立『香港投資管理有限公司』,是非常有開創性與突破性,有助政府將來為各項基建發展計劃進行融資。總的來說,我們對最新的施政報告表示高度評價。」
葉太也感謝行政長官採納新民黨的建議,包括北部大都會的發展,吸引優才或專才方面,讓合資格人士可獲寬免置業印花稅。離島訪問九個點,觀察後,大嶼山有很多發展空間,而在施政報告第92段提及,政府「正積極研究發展大嶼山南部約1,000公頃『綠化地帶』土地作生態旅遊或康樂用途」,我們對此表示歡迎。
黎棟國議員稱醫療方面,施政報告有新猷,「行政長官提出改變現有重救治的方針,轉到基層醫療方面,照顧市民的長遠健康需要,這可以大大減低前線公立醫院與專科門診的輪候時間,整體而言可應對因人口老化而對醫療需求增加的壓力,走出正確的方向。」
立法會議員李梓敬先生認為,是次施政報告非常實際有內涵。對於採納新民黨的建議,包括李議員在立法會提出改革公務員制度的動議並獲通過,回應他的建議,提出更新公務員守則、強化賞罰制度、加強培訓、優化動員機制,表示歡迎。李議員估計行政長官看到疫情「第五波」時,應對疫情期間公務員行動的不足,讓日後再次發生大規模疫情時,可加強動員公務員服務的機制。
在土地房屋方面,李議員認為早前國家領導人,包括國家主席習近平先生、夏寶龍主任或駱惠寧主任,對於解決香港房屋問題都有很大期望。他認為施政報告,在公屋輪候時間需要「封頂」,及公屋面積「封底」的措施,顯示特區政府對於解決香港的房屋問題非常有決心。具體措施是發展「簡約公屋」的概念,認為是突破性的思維,除了可幫助居住在「劏房」的市民早日「上樓」,也可保留傳統公屋市民輪候的機制。希望措施可讓眾多基層市民有理想居所。
就私人房屋方面,對於政府降低強拍門檻,他認為是突破性的措施,五十至七十年樓齡舊樓,強拍門檻降至百分之七十;七十年以上樓齡舊樓,門檻降至百分之六十,措施整體可加快土地供應,新民黨對措施表示支持。但李議員指出要留意是否會給予發展商太多權力,議價能力太強,是否影響業主的利益,政府要視乎措施可怎樣有效處理可能涉及的紛爭。
Chief Executive Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu delivered his maiden Policy Address on October 19th. With the slogan “Charting a Brighter Tomorrow for Hong Kong”, the Policy Address contains eight sections and nearly 150 subsections discussing a range of topics concerning economic development and initiatives to improve livelihood. New People’s Party praises the Policy Address as comprehensive and of high quality, and expresses our thanks to the Chief Executive for adopting many of the Party’s recommendations.
“Secondly, the Chief Executive addressed various needs and demands expressed by our society, including land and housing, healthcare, elderly care, youth development, education, and more.”
Executive Vice Chair, Legislative Councillor Hon. Mr. Lai Tung-kwok comments: “We are glad the Chief Executive made significant progress in the Policy Address in terms of devising measures to attract talents to Hong Kong, while simultaneously addressing some of the more mainstream opinions many Hong Kong citizens have regarding how this city can truly trawl for more talent. Former Chief Executives approach policy passively, only responding to the demand when there is acute shortage. Contrastingly, the current administration takes a distinctively different attitude. In addition to new policies, the establishment of the Talents Service Unit and the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) is an active and assertive approach in recruiting global talent.”
Mr. Lai asserts that Hong Kong is in need of an economic transformation that requires new talent and investment. The Policy Address not only provides detail on how to trawl for talent, but just as importantly, on how to retain talent. He is glad the Chief Executive plans on establishing a one-stop unit, providing necessary support to talents. Providing incentives for talents to live and work in Hong Kong is crucial for Hong Kong’s economy.
Vice Chair, Legislative Councillor Hon. Ms. Eunice Yung Hoi-yan expresses the following: “This year’s Policy Address is not merely visionary and structured, it also differs from Policy Addresses of the past, as there is emphasis on pragmatism. We now have clear timetables for when each policy will be implemented, and I believe a clear roadmap can reassure the people of Hong Kong in terms of what lies ahead.”
“This Policy Address extensively discusses how Hong Kong can leverage the advantages of ‘One Country, Two Systems’. The Chief Executive stresses the importance of promoting the Constitution and the Basic Law. The renaming of the Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee to the Constitution and the Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee is indicative of the government’s effort to promote the concept of ‘One Country’. I hope that this Policy Address can exemplify the endless opportunities provided by ‘One Country, Two Systems’ and the unique advantages that Hong Kong possesses in connecting with the world.”
“Regarding the development of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), the government will establish a Steering Group on Integration into National Development that will be chaired by the Chief Executive, with three Secretaries of Departments as deputies. As the Chair of the Subcommittee on Promoting Development of the GBA, I notice that the development of the GBA involves a wide range of issues, including cultural, innovation and technology, elderly care, education and many more aspects. Hence, the development of GBA will require the strong support of the Motherland. Hong Kong must closely cooperate with the mainland in various construction projects, particularly in the development of the Northern Metropolis.”
Ms. Yung concludes by saying: “In respect of the Northern Metropolis, the inclusion of commercial and leisure areas is a recommendation made by New People’s Party in the past. President Xi mentioned his hope for Hong Kong to help young people overcome difficulties in education, employment, business start-up, and home purchase. Hong Kong can now more actively integrate into national development while solidifying our status as an international business hub. We are pleased to see Mr. Lee provide legal and other relevant support to the development of GBA, and we hope that a wider population can enjoy the privileges and opportunities presented in this Policy Address.”
The Policy Address announces a number of transport infrastructure projects, including the Shatin bypass that connects Tai Po and Kowloon West - a recommendation made by New People’s Party. This will provide an alternative route connecting New Territories East to the urban areas, while simultaneously alleviating traffic pressure on Tolo Highway. New People’s Party will continue to push for more infrastructure projects that can benefit grassroots and improve livelihoods.
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