会议还听取了关于苏州市2024年本级决算（草案）的报告，关于苏州市2024年度本级预算执行和其 他财政收支情况的审计工作报告，关于全市金融工作情况的报告，关于全市监察机关整治群众身边不正 之风和腐败问题工作情况的报告，关于《苏州市客运出租汽车管理条例（草案）》的说明及审查意见的 报告，关于《苏州市中小学生心理健康促进条例（草案）》的说明及审查意见的报告等。会上还提请了 人事任免事项。 市人大常委会领导吴晓东、沈国芳、黄靖、陈嵘、蔡绍刚、陈正峰出席会议。市监委主任朱永安， 市政府副市长查颖冬，市中级法院院长刘建功，市检察院检察长韩震龙，市有关部门主要负责同志等列 席会议。 昨天（8月26日），市十七届人大常委会举行第二十三次会议第一次全体会议，听取关于苏州市 2025年上半年国民经济和社会发展计划执行情况等多项报告。市人大常委会主任李亚平主持会议。 今年以来，全市坚定不移抓项目、强治理、提质效，上半年经济运行稳中有进，社会民生扎实保 障，创新转型深入推进，绿色发展步伐加快，安全大局总体稳定。上半年，实现地区生产总值13002亿 元，按不变价格计算同比增长5.7%；全市实现进出口总额12958.8亿元，同比增长5 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of various government policies aimed at boosting consumer spending and stabilizing the economy, particularly through wage adjustments, infrastructure projects, and support for families and small businesses. Group 1: Wage and Employment Policies - The existing minimum wage adjustment mechanism will be improved, with a goal for all provinces to adjust their minimum wage standards by 2025, potentially leading to a faster annual compound growth rate [1][10][11] - In 2024, the "work for relief" policy is expected to absorb 3.32 million jobs and distribute labor remuneration of 47.8 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth of 31% and 32% respectively [2][12] Group 2: Housing and Financial Policies - There is a plan to lower housing provident fund loan rates and expand its usage, which is seen as crucial for stabilizing the real estate market and consumer spending [3][13] - The government aims to expedite the payment of debts owed to small and micro enterprises, which is vital for improving cash flow and ultimately boosting consumer spending [4][14] Group 3: Family and Childcare Support - The establishment of a childcare subsidy system is being actively pursued, with potential impacts on consumer spending estimated to increase by 0.1 to 0.3 percentage points [5][15] - Policies encouraging local exploration of spring and autumn breaks for primary and secondary schools are expected to enhance family travel and consumption, potentially generating an additional 30.7 to 76.7 billion yuan in tourism revenue [6][16] Group 4: Consumer Behavior and Market Dynamics - The shift from purchase management to usage management in the automotive sector is anticipated to alleviate supply constraints and stimulate retail sales [7][17] - The implementation of pediatric service initiatives and support for elderly care services is expected to address key demographic challenges and enhance consumer spending capacity [8][18] Group 5: Infrastructure and Urban Development - The promotion of elevator installations in multi-story buildings is part of a broader urban renewal strategy, which will benefit elderly and mobility-impaired populations [9][19] - The use of fiscal subsidies and loan interest discounts is aimed at integrating consumer promotion with social welfare, enhancing consumer confidence and spending [10][20]