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我在預算案中預測本年香港經濟有2%至3%的實質增長，今年以來的情況大致符合我們較早前的預期。
I made a forecast in the Budget that the economy of Hong Kong will grow by 2 % to 3 % in real terms this year and the situation so far this year is generally in line with our earlier expectation
這些稅務寬減和短期紓緩措施，連同其他的支出，可以為今年的本地生產總值提供1.1%的提振作用，維持本港經濟穩定增長。
Together with other spending initiatives these tax concession and short - term relief measures will have a stimulus effect of 1.1 % on the growth of the Gross Domestic Product GDP for this year and maintain the steady growth of Hong Kong economy
我們要鞏固和提升支柱產業的競爭力，支援優勢和新興產業，令經濟持續和多元化發展，讓年青人有更多優質的就業選擇。
We must consolidate and strengthen the competitiveness of the pillar industries and provide support to industries with competitive edge and emerging industries so that the economy can prosper in a sustained and diversified manner while young people will have better job opportunities
我們會繼續透過投資基建、培育人才和推動創科發展，改善市民的生活質素，提升我們的營商環境。
We will continue to improve the quality of life of the public and enhance the business environment of Hong Kong by investing in infrastructure nurturing talents and promoting the development of innovation and technology
我們會繼續在扶貧、安老、助弱和青少年發展方面投放資源，促進關愛共融，幫助向上流動。
We will continue to deploy resources to poverty alleviation elderly care support for the disadvantaged and youth development so as to promote a caring and inclusive society and enhance upward social mobility
以現時政府的財政實力，我們可積極進取，在推出關愛社群的措施的同時，透過不同政策提升支柱產業的優勢和推動新興產業的發展，為社會謀劃未來。
The Government with its existing fiscal strength can adopt a proactive and progressive approach such that the measures for social welfare can be introduced concurrently with the implementation of different policies to enhance the edges of pillar industries and promote the development of emerging industries thereby planning for the future of our society
行政長官在今年已發表的施政報告，提出多項 扶貧、安老和助弱的措施，改善基層市民的生活，協助有需要人士應付生活負擔，我已經在預算案中作出資源上的全面配合。
The Chief Executive has put forward in his Policy Address this year an array of measures on poverty alleviation care for the elderly and support for the disadvantaged to improve the livelihood of the grass roots and ease the burden of the cost of living on the needy . I have already earmarked resources in the Budget for fully supporting the implementation of such measures
當中惠及基層的教育、社會福利和醫療服務的經常開支，共佔政府經常開支約60%，即超過2,100億元。
The recurrent expenditure on education social welfare and health care which benefits the grass roots accounts for about 60 % of the government recurrent expenditure exceeding 210 billion in total
事實上，近5年，這3個經常開支範疇的累積增幅更達43%。
In fact the recurrent expenditure on these three areas recorded a cumulative increase reaching 43 % over the past five years
以政府長者及合資格殘疾人士公共交通票價優惠計劃和長者醫療券計劃為例，2012-2013年度至2017-2018年度期間的經常開支分別增加4倍和10倍，達到接近12億元和21億元。
Take the Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities as well as the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme as examples . Between 2012 - 2013 and 2017 - 2018 the recurrent expenditure on the two schemes would see four - fold and ten - fold increases to nearly 1.2 billion and 2.1 billion respectively
我認為這些錢是很值得花的，因為這些措施都能夠實質地提升長者的生活質素。
I think the money allocated for these measures is well spent because they can actually enhance the quality of life of the elderly
公共年金計劃是繼安老按揭計劃後，另一項有助長者更加妥善地為自己晚年做好財務安排，以至他們可以更安心地享受退休生活的措施。
In addition to the Reverse Mortgage Programme the public annuity scheme is another measure which helps the elderly to make better financial arrangements for their twilight years so that they can enjoy a more pleasant retirement life
有關計劃的詳情，正在由獨立顧問進行檢驗和核證，預計可以在今年6月底前公布，並且在明年年中前推出。
An independent consultant is conducting validation and confirmation of the details of the scheme . It is expected that the details will be announced by the end of June this year and the scheme will be implemented by the middle of next year
除了稅務和短期紓緩措施，以及一系列扶助中小企發展的支援措施外，今年預算案提出以前瞻方式善用年度盈餘當中的610億元，加強安老和殘疾人士的院舍和康復服務、支援創新發展、建設社區設施，以及推動體育和青年發展。
In addition to the tax and short - term relief measures as well as an array of support measures for the development of SMEs I have proposed in the Budget this year to take a forward - looking approach to put 61 billion of the annual surplus to good use by strengthening elderly services as well as residential care homes and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities supporting innovation development constructing community facilities and promoting sport and youth development
有議員批評這筆預留款項欠缺具體細節，我希望大家明白，今屆政府的任期會在今年6月30日完結，在政治倫理上，我應該預留空間，讓下屆政府運用這筆資源。
Some Members criticized the use of the earmarked funds as lacking specific details . I hope Members can understand that as the term of office of the incumbent Government will come to an end on 30 June this year I should on grounds of political ethics leave room for the next - term Government to deploy this amount of resources
我在2月底的預算案中公布，2016-2017年度政府盈餘預算為928億元。
As announced in my Budget at the end of February the Governments surplus for 2016 - 2017 is estimated to be 92.8 billion
然而，市場關注美國貿易政策的動向，美國財長在3月的G20會議表示，美國無意與其他經濟大國展開貿易戰，但會重新檢視美國的外貿情況，確保美國有公平的對外貿易關係。
However the market is concerned about the direction of the trading policies of the United States . The United States Secretary of the Treasury indicated at the meeting of G20 held in March that while the United States has no intention to start any trade wars with other major economies the external trade of the United States will be re - examined to ensure that the United States enjoys fair trade relations
由於本地第四波疫情較之前為嚴峻並持續至今，為控制疫情而推出的嚴厲社交距離措施對餐飲、零售及消費行業構成沉重壓力。
As the fourth wave of the epidemic is more severe than the previous ones and is still ongoing the Government has rolled out stringent social distancing measures imposing tremendous pressure on the catering retail and consumption sectors
勞工市場面對的壓力上升，最新的失業率升至6.6%，為16年來的高位。
As the pressure faced by the labour market intensified the latest unemployment rate has risen to 6.6 % the highest in 16 years
至於非住宅物業方面，過去兩年在中美貿易摩擦、本地社會事件和疫情的多重打擊下，商用物業市場已明顯下調，相比2018年或2019年的高峰，寫字樓、零售商鋪與分層工廠大廈售價累計分別下跌19%、17%及13%，交投方面亦均大幅回落。
As regards non - residential properties dented by the China - US trade tensions the local social incidents and the epidemic in the past two years the commercial property market has undergone a visible correction . Prices of office space retail shop space and flatted factory space have dropped by 19 % 17 % and 13 % respectively from their respective peaks in 2018 or 2019 . Transactions likewise experienced a significant downturn
踏入2021年，世界多個地方的新冠病毒疫情仍然嚴峻。
Entering 2021 the novel coronavirus epidemic is still dire around the globe
亞洲其他經濟體的復蘇勢頭近月大致延續。
Other Asian economies continued to exhibit signs of recovery in recent months
只要疫情的威脅能夠逐步消除，各亞洲經濟體今年應會見到更明顯的復蘇。
Economies across Asia should see a more noticeable rebound in the year provided that the threats of the epidemic start to subside
整體而言，在環球經濟反彈的預期下，估計今年香港經濟應會恢復正增長，但疫情變化將會是最關鍵的變數。
On the whole given the envisaged rebound in the global economy Hong Kongs economy will likely resume positive growth for the year with the development of the epidemic being the most critical uncertainty
在有效控疫之前，較緊的防疫措施無可避免需要持續，意味經濟在上半年仍會面對較大的挑戰。
Before the epidemic can be effectively contained stringent anti - epidemic measures will need to remain in place . This implies that the economy will still face considerable challenges in the first half of the year
不過，隨着本地不同層面的防疫工作發揮效用，如果疫苗能按預期逐步獲廣泛接種的話，本港經濟可望在下半年呈現較強的復蘇動力。
However with the epidemic prevention work at different levels yielding effects and mass vaccination being carried out in phase as expected Hong Kongs economic recovery can hopefully gain a stronger momentum in the second half of the year
當然，現時環球經濟仍然潛藏不少風險，包括新一屆美國政府的外交和經濟政策的走向對中美關係的影響，全球地緣政治局勢的變化，以至不少經濟體公共債務高企，可能會引發金融風險等，我們需要時刻保持警惕。
Certainly the global economy still faces many potential risks including the impact of the new US administrations foreign and economic policy directions on China - US relations shifts in geopolitical tensions as well as the possible financial risks arising from high public debt in many economies . We must stay vigilant at all times
代理主席，接下來，我將扼要地說一說政府發展經濟的工作。
Deputy President next I will briefly explain the Governments work in promoting economic development
今年是"十四五"開局之年，國家的發展將以改革創新為根本動力，加快形成以國內大循環為主體、國內國際雙循環相互促進的新發展格局。
This year is the first year of the National 14th Five - Year Plan . Our countrys development will be powered by reform and innovation as fundamental drivers and the establishment of a new development pattern will gather pace featuring dual circulation which focuses on the domestic market as the economic mainstay while enabling the domestic and international markets to boost each other
我們會繼續為香港創科發展創造更有利的條件，積極以創科促進經濟，提升市民生活質素。
The Government will continue to create more favourable conditions for local IT development and actively capitalize on IT to drive economic growth and improve peoples livelihood
新基建方面，我們會繼續向市場供應更多5G頻譜，便利電訊商增設基站和鋪設網絡，以擴展5G的覆蓋，並鼓勵公私營機構盡早引入5G技術和應用。
On new infrastructure we will continue to release more 5G spectrum to the market so as to facilitate further installation of base stations and network rollout by telecommunications service providers which will improve 5G coverage . We will also encourage the early adoption of 5G technology and application in public and private organizations
新冠肺炎疫情加快了去全球化的趨勢，我們亦看到一些國家高舉着保護主義和單邊主義的旗幟，樹立貿易壁壘，造成分化。
The novel coronavirus epidemic has accelerated the tide of deglobalization as demonstrated by some countries advocating protectionism and unilateralism and erecting trade barriers that has given rise to polarization
此外，疫情的經驗亦會令一些企業在日後的生產和採購過程中盡量避免供應鏈過度集中於一兩個國家或地 區。
Moreover the epidemic may cause businesses to shift away from relying too heavily on one or two countries or regions for their supply chains in future manufacturing and sourcing
最後，有關公共財政，代理主席，去年年初我們估算今個財政年度的赤字約為1,391億元，但受疫情影響，政府在防疫抗疫基金下推出多輪措施紓解民困，令預算赤字急升至3,000億元水平，財政儲備亦在一年內減少近三成，降至8,000多億元。
Lastly with regard to public finance Deputy President we estimated last year that the deficit for the current financial year would be about 139.1 billion . However to cope with the epidemic the Government has launched several rounds of relief measures under the Anti - epidemic Fund . For this reason the budget deficit has soared to 300 billion with fiscal reserves dipping almost 30 % to some 800 billion within the year
中央平台項目是政府和積金局在改革強積金制度方面的重點工作。
The CP project is a key task of the Government and MPFA in reforming the MPF regime
政府債券計劃自2009年成立以來，透過有系統地發行機構債券和零售債券，大大促進了本地債券市場的發展。
For the first motion since its establishment in 2009 GBP has significantly promoted the development of the local bond market through systematic issuances of institutional and retail bonds
財政司司長於2021-2022年度的財政預算案中建議將政府債券計劃的規模提高至3,000億港元。
The Financial Secretary proposed in the 2021 - 2022 Budget to raise the borrowing limit of GBP to HK300 billion
我們已成功發行了總值35億美元的綠色債券，深受環球機構投資者歡迎。
We have successfully issued a total of US3.5 billion of green bonds under GGBP which were well received by global institutional investors
議員普遍贊成這兩項決議案，並提出不少寶貴的建議，包括發行更多零售債券和不同幣種的債券、讓證券商可以更多參與發行安排，以及加強向市 民解說受資助綠色項目的環境效益等。
Members supported the proposals in general and put forward a number of valuable suggestions including to issue more retail bonds and bonds in different currencies allow securities brokers more participation in bond issuances and enhance promotion to the public of the environmental benefits of the funded green projects etc
主席，委員會目前審議的是把有議員提出修正案的58個總目的款額納入附表。
Chairman the question that the sums for the 58 heads with amendments proposed by Members stand part of the Schedule is currently under consideration by the committee
我們明白議員對個別議題有不同的訴求，但希望大家以市民的利益為重，讓政府有足夠資源提供所需的公共服務，以及落實預算案中提出的各項提振經濟、惠民紓困及促進社會持續發展的措施。
We understand that Members have different demands for certain issues but we hope that Members will in the interest of the general public allow the Government to have sufficient resources to provide the necessary public services and implement various measures proposed in the Budget which can stimulate the economy relieve the plight of the people and facilitate the sustainable development of society
有鑒於以上的問題，我們建議透過《條例草案》，更新《條例》，令條文更清晰準確，以更切實地反映政策原意，將不符合建基於實質僱傭關係的原則的職業退休計劃，剔出《條例》的涵蓋範圍，避免職業退休計劃被不當用作投資工具，供並非屬計劃有關僱主的僱員的人士參加。
To address the above issues and to prevent schemes from being misused as a collective investment scheme with open participation we propose to amend ORSO by introducing the Bill to better reflect the original policy intent; so that ORSO schemes unable to meet the actual employment - based criterion will be excluded from the ambit of ORSO
為達到以上的目標，容許我簡單介紹《條例草案》中的主要具體措施。
In order to achieve the above objectives please allow me to introduce specific measures as set out in the Bill
首先，我們建議就新的註冊計劃申請，要求申請人提交律師、核數師和僱主聲明，以確認職業退休計劃成員符合建基於實質僱傭關係的原則。
First for new applications for registration we propose that statements from the solicitor the auditor and the relevant employer of an ORSO scheme confirming that the membership of the scheme complies with the actual employment - based criterion are required
為方便營商，以及保持本港在吸引人才的競爭力，積金局正與僱主團體商討執行上的細節，務求盡量簡化申請程序及為僱主提供確定性。
In order to facilitate business and to maintain Hong Kongs competitiveness in attracting talents MPFA is discussing the execution details with groups of employers in order to streamline the application formalities and to provide greater certainty for employers
有別於強制性公積金制度，《條例》的制度屬自願性質，沒有強行要求僱主設立職業退休計劃，但《條例》要求提供職業退休計劃的僱主必須為其計劃申請註冊或豁免。
Unlike the Mandatory Provident Fund system the ORSO regime is voluntary . It does not compel employers to set up ORSO schemes . But under ORSO employers who have set up ORSO schemes are required to apply for registration or exemption of their ORSO schemes
此外，我們亦藉此機會作出若干技術修訂，包括更新《條例》部分條文的用語、精簡撤回豁免證明書或撤銷計劃註冊的程序，以及向處長提供法律責任豁免保障等。
Furthermore we propose that the Registrar should be empowered with the following enhanced regulatory measures a the Registrar has the power to require the employer or any person to give information or documents to prove compliance of the scheme with the actual employment - based criterion; b to enhance the Registrars powers of inspection and investigation; and c to incorporate more statutory provisions in ORSO so that the Registrar may cancel the registration or withdraw the exemption on grounds such as non - compliance with the actual employment - based criterion or public interest
這些項目其實是獲適當的授權，所以並非所謂的"先使未來錢"。
Proper authorization has actually been obtained for these items thus it is not true that the Government is spending in advance of its appropriations
第四點回應是，剛才有議員表示需要獨立監察政府是否"無皇管"，我們其實正正有同樣的關注，所以每年的政府帳目都由審計署負責審計，並有相關報告。
Turning to my fourth point a Member has expressed the view that there is a need to independently monitor the Government lest it will not be unregulated . In fact that is also our concern . Thus the Audit Commission will audit the accounts of the Government every year and submit the relevant reports
金融穩定提供了良好的基礎，讓我們持續發展本港的金融市場。
Financial stability has provided a sound basis for sustainable development of Hong Kongs financial market
行政長官在施政報告提出多項金融服務方面的措施，有助香港強化與內地資本市場互聯互通，讓我們可把握粵港澳大灣區發展的龐大機遇，同時積極融入國家以國內大循環為主體、國內國際雙循環相互促進的新發展格局，這方面也呼應了剛才謝偉俊議員所說，我們既要把握國情，又要了解民情這個觀點，鞏固香港作為世界離岸人民幣業務樞紐的地位，促進本港金融市場的多元發展，提升香港作為國際金融中心的優勢。
The Chief Executive has proposed a number of initiatives on financial services in her Policy Address for strengthening the mutual access between the Mainland and Hong Kong capital markets so that we can seize the tremendous opportunities arising from the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA development and at the same time integrate proactively into the new national development pattern featuring dual circulation which takes the domestic market as the mainstay while enabling domestic and foreign markets to interact positively with each other . This echoes with what Mr Paul TSE said earlier ie . we need to enhance our understanding of the countrys development and gauge the social sentiment in order to consolidate Hong Kongs position as a global hub for offshore Renminbi business promote the diversified development of the financial markets and sharpen Hong Kongs competitive edge as an international financial centre
就維持金融穩定方面，過去一年多，受到新冠疫情的反覆變化，以及環球眾多不穩定因素的影響，國際金融市場更趨波動。
On maintaining financial stability in the past year or so under the influence of the fluctuating COVID - 19 epidemic and many other uncertainties in the global environment the international financial markets have become more volatile
參與計劃的貸款機構不會評估申請人的還款能力，包括無須滿足任何最低信用等級或沒有違約的要求。
The participating lending institutions will not assess the repayment ability of applicants and there is no need to satisfy any minimum credit rating or having to be subject to outstanding default requirement
合資格申請人的最高貸款額為8萬港元，還款期最長6年。
The maximum loan amount for each eligible applicant is HK80,000 subject to a maximum repayment period of six years
此外，我們將在庫務署、稅務局、政府統計處、破產管理署、公司註冊處、政府物流服務署及差餉物業估價署等部門，直接創造超過350個跨界別有時限新職位，職責包括數據收集、系統開發、技術支援、行政及文書處理工作等。
In addition we will directly create over 350 new multi - disciplinary and time - limited jobs in such departments as the Treasury the Inland Revenue Department CSD the Official Receivers Office the Companies Registry the Government Logistics Department and the Rating and Valuation Department . Their duties will include data collection system development technical support administrative and clerical work
主席，首先很感謝提出原議案的潘兆平議員，以及提出修正案的陸頌雄議員及鄭泳舜議員，讓我和勞工及福利 局副局長可以就支援失業人士這一重要議題聽取大家的意見，而我們今天都會腳踏實地在此聆聽意見。
President first of all I am very grateful to Mr POON Siu - ping for proposing the original motion as well as Mr LUK Chung - hung and Mr Vincent CHENG for proposing the amendments so that the Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare and I can hear Members views on this important issue of supporting the unemployed . We will listen to the views in a down - to - earth manner here today
我希望議案可以得到各位議員的支持，令現階段債券市場的發展可以向前邁進一步。
I hope that Members will support the motions so that the current development of the bond market can take a step forward
剛才周議員也有提過，具體而言，目前一年以來所得的數字很令人開心。
More specifically as Mr CHOW also mentioned just now the number in just one year is encouraging
第二步是為在本港營運的私募基金所分發的附帶權益，在符合若干條件下提供稅務寬免。第三步正正是我們現在提出的基金遷冊制度，吸引已在外地成立的投資基金在香港落戶。
The second step is to provide tax concession for carried interest issued by private equity funds operating in Hong Kong subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions; and the third step is precisely the fund re - domiciliation mechanism we now proposed to attract investment funds established outside of Hong Kong to relocate here
開放式基金型公司註冊申請已有類似的安排。
Similar arrangements have been in place for open - ended fund companies
剛才周議員也有提過關於60日這問題，其實條例清楚列明，公司註冊處處長可以根據實際情況，將60日的期限延伸。
Just now Mr CHOW also mentioned a question concerning this 60 - day time limit . Actually the ordinance clearly states that the Registrar of Companies RoC may extend this time limit in accordance with the actual circumstances
就這方面周議員剛才亦提出，具體來說專業服務如何得益？
In this connection Mr CHOW also asked just now about how professional services would specifically benefit
這是泛指整個行業本身，而非只是因為今次條例所帶來的新職位。
This refers to the industry as a whole and not the news jobs to be brought by the current legislation
但可以看到在這方面，給予我們有很多在專業範圍以外，其他方面專業服務的機遇。
But we can see that this will bring many opportunities to other professional services apart from the profession in this area
與我剛才動議二讀的《2021年證券及期貨條例草案》類似，《條例草案》的目的是建立新的基金遷冊機制，讓現有在外地以有限責任合夥形式成立的投資基金遷移註冊及營運地點到香港，註冊為有限合夥基金。
Similar to the Securities and Futures Amendment Bill 2021 which I moved its Second reading just now the Bill seeks to establish a new fund re - domiciliation mechanism for existing non - Hong Kong investment funds which set up in the form of limited partnerships to re - domicile and relocate its place of operation to Hong Kong and register here as a limited partnership fund LPF
法案委員會已在8月24日會議上完成審議《條例草案》。
The Bills Committee completed its scrutiny of the Bill at its meeting on 24 August
遷冊基金須符合現行有限合夥基金制度的一系列監管要求，除了我剛才提及的申請須經由律師遞交、委任核數師及執行打擊洗錢的合資格人士或法團等要求外，基金在註冊後須每年向公司註冊處交付周年申報表，並備存基金經審計的財務報表、每名合夥人及客戶的資料及每項交易的資料，必要時供執法人員查閱。
Re - domiciled funds are required to comply with a series of regulatory requirements under the existing LPF regime . Apart from the requirements which I just mentioned of submitting the application by a solicitor appointing an auditor and an eligible person or corporation to carry out anti - money laundering these funds are required to file an annual return to the Companies Registry after registration in Hong Kong and keep records of their audited financial statements information on each partner and customer and transaction for inspection by law enforcement officers when necessary
大部分有限合夥基金均為以私人形式發售的投資基金，發售對象為專業投資者，如基金有意作公開發售，須獲證監會認可。
Most LPFs are privately - offered investment funds targeted at professional investors and prior authorization from the Securities and Futures Commission is required for public offering
剛剛財政司司長發表了《香港營商環境報告》，明確指出，不僅是金融，在方方面面我們均具有獨特的優勢，機遇無限。
The Financial Secretary just announced the Report on Hong Kongs Business Environment . The report specifically points out that we have a unique edge in many aspects not just finance and the opportunities are endless
現金發放計劃估計會惠及約700萬名合資格人士，涉及金額約700億元。
The Cash Payout Scheme is expected to benefit about 7 million eligible persons involving around 70 billion
合資格市民自去年6月21日起，透過電子或書面登記，參與計劃。
Starting from 21 June last year eligible persons could submit electronic or paper registrations to join the Scheme
登記計劃的截止日期為今年12月31日。
The registration will close on 31 December this year
就邵議員主體質詢的各部分，我現主體答覆如下： 一 自2020年7月6日開始，我們已陸續向成功登記的合資格人士發放1萬元。
Regarding the different parts of the question raised by Mr SHIU my responses are as follows 1 Starting from 6 July 2020 we have been gradually disbursing 10,000 to eligible persons who have registered successfully
截至今年1月21日，計劃已向約640萬名市民發放款項，佔合資格人士總數超過九成，發放總額約640億元。
As at 21 January this year the Scheme has disbursed about 64 billion to some 6.4 million people accounting for more than 90 % of the total number of eligible people
為推行現金發放計劃，我們須實施一系列的行政安排，包括設立秘書處、在相關部門建立所需的電腦系統及其他配套、向協助機構支付服務費、設立查詢熱線，以及進行宣傳推廣等。
In order to implement the Cash Payout Scheme we have to implement a series of administrative arrangements including setting up a Secretariat developing the required computer systems and other ancillary facilities in relevant departments paying service fees to supporting organizations setting up an enquiry hotline and conducting promotional activities etc
主席，剛才數位議員均提到和登記有關的問題。
President the supplementary questions raised just now by several Members are all related to the registration procedure
政府現時的目標是爭取於6月底開始接受登記，並於7月內開始發放款項。
The Governments target is to strive to commence registration in end June and start making payment within July
二 至於破產人士方面，《破產規則》第52條訂明，債務人自行提出破產呈請時須向破產管理署支付一筆8,000元的繳存款項，而破產管理署並無權力酌情減免該繳存款項。
2 As for the bankrupts Rule 52 of the Bankruptcy Rules Cap . 6A provides that the debtor shall deposit a sum of 8,000 with the Official Receivers Office ORO upon presentation of bankruptcy petition against himself . ORO does not have the discretionary power to waive or reduce the deposit
此外，政府近年亦已提出多項短、中期的支援措施，照顧市民的居住和置業需求，紓緩房屋問題。
Furthermore in recent years the Government has also proposed various short - and medium - term support measures to meet peoples housing needs and home ownership aspirations as well as relieve the housing problem
這些措施包括加快出售租置計劃屋邨中仍未售出的單位；加快出售居者有其屋及綠表置居計劃單位；進一步增加白表居屋第二市場計劃配額；推出"港人首次置業"先導項目；增加過渡性房屋供應；以及以試行方式，為非公營房屋、非領取綜合社會保障援助而輪候公屋超過3年，並符合資格的一般申請住戶提供現金津貼。
These measures include accelerating the sale of unsold flats in Tenants Purchase Scheme estates; expediting the sale of Home Ownership Scheme and Green Form Subsidized Home Ownership Scheme flats; further increasing the quota for White Form Secondary Market Scheme; launching Starter Homes for Hong Kong Residents pilot project; increasing the supply of transitional housing; and on a trial basis providing a cash allowance to eligible General Applicant households who are not living in PRH not receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance and have been waiting for PRH for more than three years
主席，我們十分理解香港目前的經濟情況相當嚴峻。
President we understand fully that the current economic situation of Hong Kong is very difficult