Distribute coupons again? Manufacturers' associations advocate limited use in tourism and other hard-hit industries

The new "Budget" was released on the 23rd of this month, and several established political parties urged the government to distribute electronic consumer coupons again.

DAB Legislative Council member Yan Wenyu believes that the government can distribute consumer coupons of not less than 5,000 yuan based on the financial budget and the economic benefits brought about by the last consumer coupon program; Employees on unpaid leave are provided with a daily allowance of 500 yuan per person.

Deng Jiabiao, a member of the Legislative Council of the Federation of Trade Unions, believes that electronic consumer coupons must be increased to 10,000 yuan, and can be used to pay water, electricity and gas bills.

He advocated the creation of unemployment assistance, the abolition of the provisional salaries tax, and the creation of a vacancy tax to increase government revenue.

Shi Lide, president of the Manufacturers' Association, suggested issuing "targeted" consumer coupons, designated for use in industries that have been hit hard by the epidemic, including catering, tourism, beauty and fitness services.

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Yan Wenyu emphasized that the distribution of electronic consumer coupons can ensure that the subsidy amount is used for consumption. On the other hand, if money is distributed, citizens will definitely set aside part of the amount for savings, which is different from the policy goal of distributing consumer coupons.

He believes that the application procedures for consumer vouchers should be simplified and more electronic payment platforms should be allowed to participate.

Yan is concerned about the fact that many citizens who are currently affected by the mandatory quarantine test are forced to take unpaid leave or annual leave, or even dismissed because the authorities do not provide sick leave certificates. It is also recommended that the government distribute unemployment benefits.

Regarding the Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong's concern about the abuse of the stop-work allowance, Yan Wenyu said he was disappointed and inexplicable, "Why don't you log in to enclose the area!"

He also proposed to increase the tax deduction for foreign domestic helper expenses and the deduction for residential rent, hoping to reduce the burden on the grassroots and the middle class.

Deng Jiabiao advocates that consumer coupons can be paid special taxes for large hydropower and coal enterprises

Deng Jiabiao said that the new wave of the epidemic is more severe than expected, which has greatly affected the economy, people's livelihood and employment. He urged the government to distribute 10,000 yuan of electronic consumer coupons and allow citizens to pay for daily expenses such as water, electricity and gas bills.

He mentioned that the progress of the last round of consumer coupons from the launch to the first round of issuance was slow.

He pointed out that the government refused to introduce unemployment assistance, and only relaxed the CSSA threshold, which was not enough to help all working children who had been suspended due to the epidemic. He suggested that the government provide subsidies for those who can provide proof of dismissal.

He suggested abolishing the provisional salaries tax and adding a vacancy tax to combat hoarding and increase government revenue.

He also proposed to pay an additional 1% special profits tax to companies with an annual profit of more than 100 million yuan, which is expected to increase the government's treasury revenue by about 6 billion yuan each year.

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Shi Lide urged the government to issue "targeted" consumer coupons, which can only be used in industries that have been hit hard by the epidemic, including catering, tourism, beauty and fitness services, etc., and allow consumer coupons to be donated to those in need to achieve the effect of poverty alleviation.

He hopes that a new round of anti-epidemic funds will be launched as soon as possible, and help the tourism industry launch local tours.

Huang Wenjie, director of the social association community organization, said that the current support services provided by non-profit organizations for students with special needs (SEN) are expensive and difficult for grassroots students to afford. He urged the government to provide subsidies.

She hopes that the government will provide cash allowances to all children diagnosed with SEN in stages.

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