The Budget will be announced next month. Under the fifth wave of the epidemic, the government has again tightened epidemic prevention measures. Many industries have not been able to fully operate. Many political parties have requested that consumer vouchers be issued again this year to support citizens and stimulate the economy.
Financial Secretary Chan Mo-po said in the Legislative Council today (19th) that the social atmosphere was positive when the consumer coupons were distributed last time, and he emphasized that he is currently collecting opinions from all walks of life. Benefit.
Legislative Councilor Chan Man-ki orally asked whether the authorities would consider issuing consumer vouchers to the public again; whether it has calculated the impact of various cash or consumer voucher issuance schemes on various economic indicators; whether it will prevent confusion caused by the implementation of cash or consumer voucher issuance schemes Wait.
In response, Chen Maobo pointed out that qualified people have received consumer coupons in batches before December 31 last year, involving 6.3 million people and about 10 billion yuan of consumer coupons, which are helpful to GDP, restaurant revenue, and relief of unemployment.
At the same time, the operators of the four cash payment platforms all reported a significant increase in the transactions and amounts processed.
He mentioned that there were problems in registration last year, and the authorities have tried their best to strike a balance between safety and convenience, including the shortage of people that occurred due to written applications. Later, the increase in processing manpower caused the shortage to be basically dissipated, and additional applications were also added. The service center assists in registration, and has contact with political parties and all walks of life.
Members urge redistribution of consumer coupons Chen Maobo: open to listen to opinions
Liberal Party Shao Jiahui said that he did not agree with the regular distribution of consumer coupons, but emphasized that support should be provided when necessary, and asked Chen Maobo if he would reconsider sending electronic consumer coupons this time.
Chen Maobo thanked all parties and parliamentarians for their support and promotion of last year's projects, but after the issuance of electronic consumer coupons this time, there are opinions that the amount is huge and should be more focused.
He said that this year, he still has an open attitude for dynamic assessment. He also pointed out that since the epidemic situation, the government has strict social measures, and it is necessary to continue to observe and respond appropriately.
Zhang Yuren of the Liberal Party and Lin Jianfeng of the Economic Pakatan Harapan both mentioned that this year marks the 25th anniversary of the return of China.
Chen Maobo reiterated that he would make a dynamic assessment, emphasizing that he would listen to opinions with an open attitude.
Can non-Hong Kong resident taxpayers benefit?
Chen: Think long-term
Zhang Guojun of the DAB asked Chen Maobo if there were other better options in his mind besides whether to issue cash when considering whether to issue consumer coupons again.
Chen Maobo only said that he would make a careful analysis and evaluation, sorry for not being able to share it at the moment.
New Section Member Yan Gang pointed out that there are many citizens in Hong Kong who have always paid taxes, but are still not Hong Kong residents. When asked whether they would be considered as beneficiaries, Chen Maobo responded that he had indeed heard opinions in this regard and would consider it in the long run.
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