A new "Budget" will be released at the end of next month. Under the new wave of epidemic, whether the government will distribute money to the whole people or increase the distribution of consumer coupons has attracted much attention.
The Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, attended the first Finance Committee of the Legislative Council this afternoon (14th) to give a briefing on the latest economic situation in Hong Kong and the consultation on the Budget.
At the meeting, cross-party parties put forward a "uniform" request to Chen Maobo, hoping to distribute consumer coupons to the whole people again.
The Federation of Trade Unions Chen Yingxin requested that at least 10,000 yuan of consumer coupons be distributed to the public this year to boost employment and the economy; DAB Yan Wenyu also agreed that the coupons should be increased, and not less than 5,000 yuan in the previous round.
Tian Beichen of the Real Political Roundtable described the "consumer coupons" as an unprecedented success. He also said that he was not greedy and did not ask for 10,000 yuan, but he had to have 9,000 yuan. He believed that the new budget was launched and distributed in March, when the new chief executive Birth, just in time for "Congratulations to Xiaqu!"
Chen Maobo responded that he had heard a lot of opinions, but "it may not be easy" to send more. The government will pay close attention to the development of the epidemic, and will observe "how long it will last and how big the impact will be." He also said that the success of the consumer coupon program requires cooperation from many aspects. In addition to the government's public funds, according to past distribution experience, different electronic payment platforms and merchants have launched discounts due to competition. At this stage, it can be seen that consumer coupons have boosted local GDP by 0.7%.
"Hong Kong 01" will broadcast the meeting live on the social networking site's dedicated page, and continuously update the key content of the meeting.
Chen Maobo pointed out that consumer coupons worked, catering business once rebounded to pre-epidemic
Tian Beichen further suggested that a total of 9,000 yuan of consumption coupons can be distributed in three rounds, with 3,000 yuan distributed every two months. If relevant arrangements can be implemented, it is suggested that the government increase the upper limit of Octopus stored value to 3,500 yuan to facilitate citizens to receive consumption coupons .
Chen Maobo said that the introduction of consumer coupons last year when the epidemic was under control, coupled with the atmosphere brought by the Olympic Games, can indeed promote consumption of the catering and retail industries. The turnover of the catering industry once rose to the level before the epidemic, and the retail sales value of more than 30 billion yuan began in August. , Described as not seen in a long time.
Li Zijing urges "remediation" to distribute 10,000 yuan to casual workers
NDP Li Zijing asked about the impact of the epidemic prevention measures, the income of many self-employed and "part-time workers" has been greatly reduced. In the past, the government refused to give subsidies to self-employed people who do not have MPF accounts. He urged the government to distribute 10,000 yuan of subsidies to relevant people. To solve the urgent need.
Chen Maobo said that the most affected by the epidemic are the grassroots. The government will announce the details of the epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic fund today. He also said that there is still more than a month before the announcement of the new "Budget". The government will keep an open attitude and listen to everyone. opinion.
Chen Xuefeng of the Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong hopes that the government can introduce short-term unemployment assistance, saying that Hong Kong people want to work when they have the opportunity, but they really need help from the government when they are unemployed under the epidemic.
Chen Maobo responded that Chief Executive Carrie Lam expressed the government's position at the question-and-answer session. Political parties have already made suggestions. The relevant policy bureau did not see the need at that time, but promised to submit the opinion to the policy bureau for study.
He Junxian questioned the cancellation of the flower market: if you go to the flower market, the whole group can go out
Ho Chun-hsien from the fishing and farming community pointed out that the industry only wants to be self-reliant, but the government plans to cancel the flower market, and hopes that Chief Executive Carrie Lam will reconsider the decision, "If there is no flower market in Hong Kong, why don't Hong Kong people buy flowers? At that time, the entire flower market group may come out." He also hoped that the Budget could "add more money" to subsidize the industry and reduce the pressure on the industry.
The Pakatan Harapan Lu Weiguo hopes that the government can launch the project in an orderly manner.
Chen Maobo responded that it is necessary to ensure that infrastructure investment projects continue to be carried out, because it can improve the quality of life of citizens and promote urban development. The government has issued green bonds to support infrastructure development, and is confident that projects will be advanced in an orderly manner in the future.
Social welfare spending cut by 1% Chen Maobo: hope to tide over adversity after rapid growth
Di Zhiyuan is concerned about whether social welfare expenditure will be reduced. Chen Maobo said that he did not cut social welfare expenditure during the economic difficulties in the past. He pointed out that the government's expenditure has increased by about 40 billion yuan in the past few years. The 1% reduction this time is not aimed at the social welfare sector, but After years of rapid increase in expenditure, I hope everyone can do their part in the face of adversity, emphasizing that the amount of CSSA and other assistance "will not be reduced by a single mosquito".
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