Financial Secretary Chen Maobo released the "Budget" on Wednesday (23rd), under the impact of the fifth wave of the epidemic, many political parties have requested to distribute electronic consumer coupons. Not low.
However, some political parties believe that consumer coupons should no longer be distributed. NDP Chairman Ye Liu Shuyi believes that under the severe epidemic situation, electronic consumer coupons have little effect in boosting the economy. It is suggested that cash assistance should be mainly used for those affected by the epidemic, which can actually help the public. .
The DAB proposes to send 5,000 trade unions to ask for 10,000 yuan
The announcement of this year's Budget coincides with the most severe period of the fifth wave of the epidemic. "Cai Ye" Chen Maobo has changed the presentation to a video format for the first time since the handover.
Chen Maobo said in his blog today (20th) that the fifth wave of the new crown pneumonia epidemic is fierce, which has caused the economy, which had been in a state of recovery since last year, to encounter sudden and heavy pressure, causing many people to feel frustrated and even into difficulties. The government needs to actively respond to challenges, allocate sufficient resources, fight the epidemic with all its strength, try its best to help citizens and SMEs, and stabilize citizens' confidence. At the same time, it must deploy medium- and long-term economic development to ensure economic and financial security.
Chen Maobo distributed electronic consumer coupons for the first time last year at 5,000 yuan per person, which benefited many restaurants and retail industries, and also promoted the development of electronic consumption. Under the impact of the fifth wave of the epidemic, many political parties have requested to distribute consumer coupons again.
The Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong proposed to distribute electronic consumer coupons of not less than 5,000 yuan. The party's vice chairman and member of the Legislative Council, Chen Hacken, believes that in the past two years, the focus has always been on the epidemic, so how to help the citizens solve their economic and living difficulties and help the lack of work , The short-term unemployed are the most important.
He said that he especially expected the government to launch electronic consumer coupons of not less than 5,000 yuan, as well as to introduce electricity bill subsidies to directly support the public. He also hoped that the government would take measures to help small and medium enterprises. ".
Chen Xuefeng, a member of the Legislative Council of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong, agreed that consumer coupons should be distributed, because it has proven to be beneficial to the economy, and I believe it will help Hong Kong get out of the epidemic.
The Federation of Trade Unions offered to distribute 10,000 yuan of electronic consumer coupons. I believe that under the epidemic, Chen Maobo should make a difference.
As for the amount, some members of the trade union said that it is difficult to estimate Chen Maobo's final decision, which mainly depends on his financial management attitude.
Ye Liu: At present, the distribution of consumer coupons is not very effective and advocates extending unemployment assistance
The business party, the Pakatan Harapan, also advocates distributing 10,000 yuan of "return celebration coupons" to stimulate consumption and speed up economic recovery. The party's vice-chairman, Lin Jianfeng, pointed out that it is necessary to create a good atmosphere for the 25th anniversary of the return of China. He also pointed out that the current epidemic situation has increased exponentially, " Many companies can't stand it, and if Caiye doesn't take some effective measures, SMEs will also "geometrically close down."
As for the Liberal Party, the party's vice-chairman and member of the wholesale and retail sector, Shao Ka Fai, said that the retail industry and the catering industry bear the brunt of the epidemic, and "we are the worst", so he believes that there is a practical need to distribute electronic consumer coupons, which can be combined with unemployment support. The measures are two-pronged.
However, New Democracy Party Chairman Ye Liu Shuyi believes that under the current epidemic situation, it is necessary to reduce the flow of people in the market as much as possible. For example, even in Mong Kok, there are not too many people. Mainland experts also predict that it will take at least three months for Hong Kong to handle the current wave of the epidemic.
She believes that the Hong Kong government should continue unemployment assistance, because only 10,000 yuan is not enough for the unemployed to continue living, "use cash to help these people live better."
Ye Liu emphasized that she is not against the distribution of consumer coupons, but she believes that cash support for the unemployed is better at this stage. Furthermore, she believes that consumer coupons mainly benefit certain industries, such as catering and retail, but many industries are currently affected.
The government first distributed electronic consumer coupons last year to promote electronic payments.
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Construction materials and redistribution of consumer coupons are high
Some senior establishment factions said that the fifth wave of the epidemic has had a great impact on various industries. Many grassroots have "stopped their hands and mouths" due to the closure of premises, mandatory testing and even infection. The society is very resentful. The measures will benefit the public, and there will be a big rebound. It is estimated that there is a good chance that consumer coupons will be distributed again in this Budget.
In terms of amount, the establishment refers to a combination of various factors, including the government's financial affordability, especially the six rounds of anti-epidemic funds, which have cost the treasury more than 200 billion yuan before and after.
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