Politics
Written by: Peng Yiwei
2019-12-25 22:03
Last updated: 2019-12-25 22:03A new budget will be announced on February 26 next year. The Financial Secretary, Chen Maobo, has recently contracted with various political parties to listen to suggestions. In order to "vibrate the economy and relieve the people" under the storm of anti-revision laws that have lasted more than half a year, Many formed political parties have suggested that the wealthy man send money or consumption papers. Does it mean that money is expected to be distributed next year at the request of the public?
It is reported that the first major party of the constitutional party, the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong, will meet with Chen Maobo after the Christmas holiday to submit proposals for the budget. At that time, the focus will be on asking the other party to send 10,000 yuan to revitalize the economy.
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB) Chairman Li Huiqiong said in July that if the government could find a direct and quick way to send money, they would certainly welcome it. (Profile picture / Photo by Zhang Haowei)
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB) Chairman Li Huiqiong said in July that if the government could find a direct and quick way to send money, they would certainly welcome it, but at that time, the party did not recommend that the government send money to help them out. However, in the short video of the party ’s MP Chen Henghuan yesterday, it was stated that “the rich man should take the time, and no other policy should be screamed at”. He explicitly asked Chen Maobo to send money.
As the Liberal Party of the business party, during the meeting with Chen Maobo earlier this month, the government was recommended to send money to the entire population, and to distribute cash of 10,000 yuan or a denomination of 10,000 yuan to Hong Kong permanent residents who have reached the age of 18 to encourage local consumption. Zhang Yuren, chairman of the Liberal Party and member of the Executive Council, believes that the effect of distributing consumer vouchers is better than the distribution of money by the whole people. In addition to encouraging citizens to spend, it can also bring multiple effects to the economy. "When employees earn more money, they will go to the first I bought it twice and I can travel again. "
However, the Economic and People's Federation, which is also a representative of the business community, does not support the distribution of money by the whole people. Party Chairman Lu Weiguo believes that when the budget is used where it is most needed, it is not the most practical to send money.
As for the New People's Party, it is also recommended that a 10,000 yuan consumer voucher be distributed to permanent residents aged 18 or above, which are divided into catering, retail and tourism. The catering and retail each account for 4,000 yuan and 2,000 yuan for the tourism industry; The postpartum mother distributed a lump sum of 20,000 yuan.
During a meeting with Chen Maobo earlier this month, the Liberal Party suggested that the government send 10,000 yuan in cash or 10,000 yuan in consumer vouchers to permanent residents who have reached the age of 18.
Regarding whether money will be allocated in the budget, Chen Maobo said earlier in the month that the new budget will aim at "supporting enterprises, protecting employment, boosting the economy, and alleviating the plight of the people." It is targeted. The only time the money was distributed was the "Caring and Sharing Plan" of 4,000 yuan, but the final results were not satisfactory. The government will adopt an open attitude and study whether to "reward money" to help.
Chen Maobo also mentioned that some people criticized "all people send money" as a lazy use of resources, and the government will face a deficit of more than one year in the future. Considering long-term fiscal considerations, it can be seen that he is very cautious.
People in the government say that it is too early to say whether money will be distributed at this stage. Chen Maobo is still listening to different opinions and has not yet reached any conclusion.
The Financial Secretary's Office responded to "Hong Kong 01" inquiries and stated that consultations on the "Budget" were being conducted. Therefore, a more listening attitude was adopted before consideration. The Financial Secretary's Office welcomes everyone's ideas and suggestions for the Budget through email, webpages and social media to add wisdom to this budget.
"Hong Kong 01" looked up the mid-2019 population forecast data of the Census and Statistics Department. It is estimated that there will be 6.368 million people over the age of 20. If this group of people is counted alone, 10,000 yuan per person is distributed, which is equivalent to 6.368 billion yuan. As of the end of October, the Hong Kong Government's fiscal reserves were 1.0515 trillion yuan.
Chen Maobo had launched a plan to send money for 4,000 yuan, but the administration was chaotic and the citizens had waited for a long time and still did not receive the money. (Profile picture)
In fact, as the government's largest partner in parliament, the DAB has also "successfully fought" many times in the past. Among them, in September, the party strongly suggested that the government should use the land resumption regulations to build more public housing. Later Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e in the policy address immediately cited the relevant regulations to requisition the land. Therefore, the DAB was accused of being the "Chuanjiang Plumbing Duck Prophet". It is unknown whether this time he will fight for the rich man to send money. Will the outcome be the same?
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