The new "Budget" will be released next month. The Liberal Party met with the Financial Secretary Chen Maobo last week and put forward a number of proposals, including the distribution of 5,000 to 10,000 electronic consumer vouchers; 100% of salaries tax refunded, with a ceiling of 20,000 yuan , and special measures to extend the public transport subsidy scheme.
Chairman of the Liberal Party and member of the catering industry Legislative Council member Zhang Yuren said in a meeting with reporters today (17th) that the latest round of epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic funds provided 1.7 billion yuan to the catering industry, and the catering industry has lost about 10 billion yuan. ” to set aside more money to subsidize all walks of life.
Yi Zhiming, a member of the shipping and transportation sector, pointed out that the industry could not wait for the implementation of the measures in the Budget, and urged the government to launch the "overweight" measures or the sixth round of funding for this round of anti-epidemic funds as soon as possible.
Liberal lawmakers meet reporters.
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Li Zhenqiang: Special measures for transportation subsidies should be extended
Shaw Ka-fai, a member of the wholesale and retail sector, pointed out that the ban on dine-in restaurants has affected many industries. Some retailers reported that their business had dropped by half, and wholesale and surrounding industries were not immune. He suggested that the government distribute 5,000 to 10,000 electronic consumer coupons to revitalize the economy.
He said that the fifth round of anti-epidemic funds is only a drop in the bucket for many medium-sized enterprises. He hoped that the government will pay the rent for the premises ordered to suspend business, and continue to waive 75% of the rent for government land. In addition, various licensing fees should be reduced as much as possible. should be avoided.
Li Zhenqiang, a member of the party's election committee, said that the middle-class spending increased during the epidemic and hoped that the government would refund 100% of the salaries tax to taxpayers, with a ceiling of 20,000 yuan.
He said that the government had implemented the special measures of the "Public Transport Subsidy Scheme" earlier, the monthly transport subsidy threshold was lowered from $400 to $200, and the subsidy ceiling was increased from $400 to $500, but the special measures were completed on December 31 last year. Urge the government to extend the special measures.
Yi Zhiming, a member of the Legislative Council for the shipping and transportation sector, said that the number of passengers on public transport has dropped by 30% to 40%, and the industry urgently needs government assistance.
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Advocate the extension of the "interest repayment without principal repayment" plan
Yi Zhiming said that after the government tightened anti-epidemic measures, the number of passengers on public transport dropped by 30% to 40%. The industry urgently needs government assistance, but the fifth round of anti-epidemic funds does not cover public transport operators such as taxis, minibuses, buses and ferries. The dealers suggested that the government should extend the "interest repayment without principal repayment" program and provide fuel subsidies.
Zhang Yuren pointed out that the industry needs cash flow. In addition to urging the government to extend the "interest repayment without principal repayment" plan, he also hopes to increase the amount of the plan so that employers can handle matters such as employee salaries and year-end double pay.
When asked if he agreed with the mutual recognition of "Safe Travel", "Hong Kong Health Code" and "Smart Convenience", Zhang Yuren pointed out that the catering industry would cooperate with government policies.
He hoped that the government will release details of the implementation of the vaccine bubble as soon as possible so that the industry can prepare.
Li Zhenqiang said that the middle-class spending increased during the epidemic and hoped that the government would refund 100% of salaries tax to taxpayers, with a ceiling of 20,000 yuan.
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