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如就同一汽車再犯罪，則有關車輛的牌照可予暫時吊銷6個月。
For a subsequent offence in respect of the same motor vehicle the licence of that vehicle may be suspended for six months
此外，根據《條例》第69條，如果任何人被判《條例》所訂與駕駛汽車相關的罪行罪名成立，法庭可取消該人的駕駛資格為期一段其認為適當的期間。
Under section 69 of RTO a court may order a person convicted of any offence under RTO in connection with the driving of a motor vehicle to be disqualified to drive for such period as the court thinks fit
上述法例同樣適用於透過手機應用程式或網上平台提供非法出租車預約服務的公司或人士。
The aforesaid provisions are also applicable to companies or persons who provide booking services for illegal hire car service through smartphone applications or online platforms
運輸署現正檢討加強相關罪行的罰則，以增加阻嚇力。
TD is currently reviewing the need to raise the penalties for the relevant offences so as to enhance the deterrent effects
警方亦會繼續加強打擊罪行。
The Police will also continue to step up efforts to combat the offences
在2015年至2017年間，警方曾就126宗私家車或輕型貨車非法載客取酬的個案採取執法行動。
Between 2015 and 2017 the Police have undertaken enforcement actions on 126 cases concerning illegal carriage of passengers for reward by private cars or LGVs
警方會繼續採取針對性執法行動，包括收集情報，以及對接獲的轉介和投訴個案展開調查和跟進行動。
The Police will continue to combat the offences through targeted operations including collecting intelligence investigating and following up on referral cases as well as complaint cases
市民如發現任何非法載客取酬行為，可向警方舉報。
Members of the public may report to the Police if they find any cases of illegal carriage of passengers for reward
有關警署及交通報案室的聯絡資料載於香港警務處的網頁。
The contact information of the relevant police stations and traffic report rooms can be found on the web pages of the Hong Kong Police Force
局長，很多從事非法載客取酬活動的涉事人，通常都是透過流動應用程式安排私家車提供載客服務，而這些平台正是導致有關違規行為的源頭。
Secretary many people engaging in illegal carriage of passengers for reward usually provide hire car services through mobile applications and these platforms are precisely the root of such illegal activities
這些平台容許沒有出租汽車許可證的私家車車主載客取酬，我不知道有否違反《商品說明條例》，但司機卻會因而觸犯非法載客取酬的罪行。
I do not know if these platforms which allow private car owners to provide carriage services without HCPs have contravened the Trade Descriptions Ordinance but drivers have committed an offence for carrying passengers illegally for reward
如果不加以杜絕，便會導致這類非法活動不斷蔓延，令更多市民墮入法網。
If these illegal activities cannot be eliminated they will continue to proliferate and more members of the public will be caught by the law
去年一宗涉及21名從事非法載客取酬活動的涉事人來自不同階層，他們分別報稱是學生、教師、保險經紀、公司東主及退休人士等，可見情況嚴重。
Last year there was a case of illegal carriage of passengers for reward involving 21 people from different walks of life who claimed to be students teachers insurance brokers company owners and retired persons . From this we can see that the problem is pretty serious
如果私家車像商用車般，不斷在道路上行駛進行非法活動......
If private cars are used as commercial vehicles and travelling on the road plying for illegal activity
這樣既嚴重破壞現行的陸路交通監管政策，亦大大增加道路負荷，對於乘客和其他道路使用者更欠缺保障。
this will not only seriously undermine the policy on road traffic management but will also drastically increase the loading of roads thereby undermining the protection for passengers and other road users
我想問局長，政府有何措施大力打擊這些網約車應用程式？
I would like to ask the Secretary if the Government has introduced any measure to vigorously clamp down on these e - hailing applications
因此，問題在於該出租汽車是否領有有效的出租汽車許可證。
Therefore the question lies in whether the cars for hire have valid HCPs
我剛才在主體答覆也提到，警方的執法行動絕不手軟，並會透過不同途徑打擊這方面的行為。
As I mentioned in the main reply just now the Police will take stern enforcement actions and clamp down on these activities through various means
運輸署現正檢討相關罰則，希望可以在下一個立法年度，即2018-2019年度，向交通事務委員會作出匯報及徵詢委員的意見。
TD is currently reviewing the penalties for the relevant offences and is expected to report to the Panel on Transport and consult Members views in the next legislative session ie . 2018 - 2019
市民對於個人化點對點交通服務是有需求的，而司機也想開拓不同的謀生途徑。
There is a demand for personalized point - to - point transport service and drivers are eager to explore different means for making a living
過去政府執法不嚴，只針對司機而沒有針對公司，實在非常不公平。
In the past the Government was lax in law enforcement and only targeted at the drivers but not the companies which was extremely unfair
多謝陸頌雄議員的提問。
I thank Mr LUK Chung - hung for his question
我剛才曾提到一個觀點，就是只要出租汽車持有有效的出租汽車許可證，現行法例容許利用不同途徑作出出租汽車安排。
I mentioned one point just now and that is if the cars for hire have valid HCPs they are permitted by the existing law to make hire car arrangements through various channels
現時的問題在於網約平台下的汽車是否持有有效的出租汽車許可證。
The question lies in whether the cars for hire through the e - hailing platforms have valid HCPs
就這方面來說，政府已做了不少工夫。
A lot of work has been done by the Government in this regard
我剛才回答易志明議員的主題質詢時亦提到，政府在檢討加強罰則之餘，亦已展開專營的士的立法工作。
As I have pointed out in reply to Mr Frankie YICKs main question while the Government is reviewing the need to raise the penalties it has also commenced the legislative work of franchised taxis
的士服務質素委員會早前曾舉行會議，探討如何改善香港的士行業的質素。
The Committee on Taxi Service Quality conducted a meeting some time ago to explore how services provided by the local taxi trade could be improved
我們欣悉香港的士業議會正在構建網約平台，令從業員可以利用網約形式，配對乘客與的士服務。
We are pleased to learn that the Hong Kong Taxi Trade Council is developing an e - hailing platform thereby enabling members of the trade to match passengers with taxi services through e - hailing
主席，正如剛才數位同事也提到，市民對於網約車服務確有需求。
President as mentioned by a number of colleagues just now there is indeed a demand for e - hailing service
我剛才也提到，香港的士業議會正在構建一個網約平台，而政府亦鼓勵各的士業界團體建立平台，這既可以方便市民，又可以提供點對點服務，更能令的士行業有規範和健康地發展。
As I mentioned earlier on while the Hong Kong Taxi Trade Council is developing an e - hailing platform the Government has also encouraged various taxi trades to build a platform to facilitate members of the public and provide point - to - point service so that the taxi trades can develop in a regulated and healthy manner
我們今年的另一項工作，是推行"專營的士"。
Our next task of this year is to introduce franchised taxis
首先多謝張宇人議員所提出有關保險的質詢。
First of all I thank Mr Tommy CHEUNG for raising this question about insurance
在現行法例下，車主沒有領有合法的出租汽車許可證而進行非法活動，已構成犯罪行為。
Under the existing legislation it is an offence for a vehicle owner not having any valid HCP to engage in illegal carriage of passengers
針對Uber公司來說，如果它作為一個網約平台，而轄下的出租汽車皆領有有效的出租汽車許可證，透過網約安排為乘客提供交通服務是可以的。
Take the case of Uber as an example if all the hire cars under this e - hailing platform have obtained valid HCPs there is no problem for it to provide e - hailing service for passengers
近年有很多打着共享經濟概念的公司應運而生，而網約車便是其中一種。
Many companies operating under the banner of sharing economy have come into being in recent years and one example is e - hailing companies
首先多謝邵家輝議員的提問，他的補充質詢是問那些非法載客取酬的車輛會否被永久吊銷車輛牌照。
First of all I thank Mr SHIU Ka - fai for his question . His supplementary question is about whether the licence of a car used for illegal carriage of passengers for reward will be permanently revoked
關於這方面，希望稍後在檢討有關罰則時，可以多聽取不同業界的意見，以及立法會議員和委員的意見及訴求。
On this issue I hope that during the review of the penalties we will be able to collect more views from different trades and listen to the opinions and aspirations of Legislative Council Members
對於網約白牌車，不同地區均有不同的規定，有些地區甚至是合法的。
The regulation of e - hailing of white licence cars varies with different places and it is even legitimate in some places
訪港旅客一般都不知道香港的規管情況，因而有可能會透過這些網約公司預約白牌車。
Since inbound tourists are generally unaware of the relevant regulation in Hong Kong they may hire white licence cars via the e - hailing companies
從文件得知，當局有針對市民進行宣傳，但卻沒有針對旅客宣傳。
According to the paper while there are promotions targeting at members of the public there is none for tourists
我想問局長，會否考慮加強對境外旅客的宣傳；若有，當局將會怎樣做？
May I ask if the Secretary will consider stepping up promotions for overseas tourists; if so what will the authorities do?
多謝姚思榮議員的意見。
I thank Mr YIU Si - wing for his opinion
剛才我在主體答覆中提到，我們會加強這方面的宣傳及教育工作，不但會增加播放宣傳聲帶，亦會利用不同的途徑教育公眾。
As mentioned in my main reply we will step up efforts in publicity and education in this respect and apart from making more broadcasting announcements of public interest on radio we will also make use of various channels to educate the public
我想問政府，在處理非法取酬活動的同時，有否以創新理念作為研究方向，務求讓網約車和的士可以共存，亦令香港市民可以獲得優質的服務？
May I ask the Government when combating illegal carriage of passengers for reward has it adopted innovative thinking to explore the co - existence of e - hailing services and taxis with a view to providing quality services for the people of Hong Kong?
多謝范國威議員的意見及補充質詢。
I thank Mr Gary FAN for his opinion and supplementary question
我剛才也提過，根據現有的法規，我們並不反對網約車，前提是出租汽車必須領有合法的出租汽車許可證。
As I said just now according to the existing legislation we do not oppose e - hailing service on the premise that all hires cars must have HCPs
我們歡迎業界利用科技，為市民提供更方便的服務，但我們必須強調，對於一些假借網約的名義而進行的非法取酬活動，我們的執法絕不手軟，亦絕對不會姑息。
While we welcome the use of advanced technology by the trade to provide more convenient services for members of the public we must stress that the Government will take stern enforcement actions against illegal carriage of passengers for reward and will not condone such activities
警方亦會透過收集情報，在市民投訴或轉介後展開調查及跟進行動。
Also the Police will gather intelligence and conduct investigation and take follow - up action upon receipt of complaints or referrals from members of the public
不過，我們歡迎業界利用創新的科技及經營模式，為市民提供更優質的服務。
Nonetheless we welcome the trade to provide quality services to member of the public by adopting innovative technology and mode of operation
當我們每次討論勞工問題時，我很奇怪為甚麼那些反對派議員不是討論"勞"的對頭"資"，而是謾罵工聯會。
Each time when we discuss labour issues I wonder why opposition Members do not discuss the problems concerning employers the opponent of employees but revile FTU instead
政府難道沒責任嗎？
Does the Government not have a role to play?
不論是侍產假也好、復職令也好，在勞顧會討論後，我們都會堅守我們的立場，因為我們知道，如果大家不堅守在集體談判的平台上取得的結果，在議會上"反檯"，便甚麼都沒有了。
No matter it is about paternity leave or an order for reinstatement after the issue has been discussed by LAB we will hold tight to our position because we know that if we do not stand firm and adhere to the result reached through the platform of collective bargaining all our efforts will be futile if a dispute is arisen in the Council
吳秋北當時為了標準工時委員會要推出合約工時，跟勞工界代表一起退場。
Stanley NG withdrew from a meeting with representatives of the labour sector when the Standard Working Hours Committee intended to introduce contractual working hours
看甚麼報紙，你應該看會議紀錄。
Instead of reading the newspapers you should read the minutes of the meeting
我們在勞工界召開的武林大會，勞工界的共識是反對合約工時，而我們在標準工時委員會上與勞方代表一起退場。
At the general conference held by the labour sector the labour sector reached a consensus against contractual working hours; that was why we withdrew from the meeting of the Standard Working Hours Committee together with the labour representatives
郭家麒膽敢在這裏誣衊人，他為了達到自己的政治目的，誣衊吳秋北支持合約工時，人家做事有板有眼，有文件交 給特首，表示反對合約工時，要爭取標準工時立法。
Out of his own political purposes KWOK Ka - ki dared slander other people accusing Stanley NG of supporting contractual working hours . Stanley NG followed the proper procedure when dealing with this issue . He submitted papers to the Chief Executive to express his opposition to contractual working hours and his aspiration of enacting legislation on standard working hours
區諾軒議員更可笑，說我們放棄侍產假，你知道誰支持3天侍產假嗎？
Mr AU Nok - hin is even more ridiculous in saying that we gave up on striving for paternity leave . Do you know who supported three days of paternity leave?
當然，工聯會很蠢，我們太老實了。
Of course FTU was stupid for being too honest
集體談判權？
Collective bargaining power?
你知否若根據當年的集體談判權，50人的企業，可以有多少個集體談判渠道？
Does he know that according to the proposal back then how many bargaining channels a 50 - strong enterprise could have?
他唯一說得對的話是"工友的眼睛是雪亮的"。
The only right remark he made is workers eyes are crystal clear
所以，當工友有問題時仍然會找工聯會。
Hence when workers have problems they will ask FTU for help
當然，我們有工友的信任。
Of course we are trusted by the workers
可是，我在此想告訴局長及政府，請你們也尊重勞顧會，請你們也要鞏固勞顧會的理念，不要將勞顧會變成你們的擋箭牌。
However I would like to ask the Secretary and the Government to respect LAB as well . Please strengthen the missions of LAB and do not turn LAB into your shield
究竟政府有多重視或有否充分尊重勞顧會這個角色，而勞顧會的工作究竟有多大程度可讓社會了解？
How much importance does the Government attach to LAB or how much respect does it have for the role of LAB? . To what extent society is allowed to understand the work of LAB?
現在竟然有人批評工聯會操控勞顧會！
And now some people are even accusing FTU of controlling LAB!
請局長認真告訴社會，究竟勞顧會是一個甚麼機構或組織，它如何在香港推動保障勞工的法例，包括這項現正要進行二讀的《條例草案》所涉及的復職令。
Will the Secretary please seriously explain to members of the public what kind of organization LAB is and how it promotes the enactment of labour protection legislation including the order for reinstatement that this Bill which is to be read the Second time is concerned with
代理主席，《條例草案》提出的復職令，對僱員非常重要，因為我們知道在2012年至2016年期間有25宗關於復職的申索，但沒有1宗的申索人能得到復職。
Deputy President the order for reinstatement proposed in the Bill is very important to employees because we are aware that between 2012 and 2016 there were 25 cases demanding for reinstatement none of the claimants was reinstated
我們希望這項《條例草案》能夠盡快順利通過，好讓一些遇到不合理或不合法解僱的僱員能爭取到復職的機會，即使他們不能復職，亦獲得應得的補償。
We hope that the Bill will be passed as soon as possible so that employees who are unreasonably or unlawfully dismissed can have a chance to be reinstated and even if they are not reinstated they will still get the compensation they are entitled to
主席，繼發起2014年佔領運動後，任教於香港大學法律學院的戴耀廷副教授，於本年3月24日出席台北舉行名為"台灣青年反共救國團十週年—港澳中台及多民族自由人權論壇"的活動。
President subsequent to his initiation of the occupation movement in 2014 Associate Professor Benny TAI Yiu - ting who teaches at the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong attended an activity entitled The 10 Anniversary of the Taiwan Youth Anti - Communist National Salvation Corps―A Forum on Freedom and Human Rights in Hong Kong Macao China Taiwan and Multi - ethnic Groups held in Taipei on 24 March this year
他在論壇上發言時表示，"中國專制政權終有一天會結束......反專制成功之後，就要建立民主國家和民主社會......那時候港人可以決定是否成立獨立國家，抑或與中國其他地區族群組成聯邦或邦聯"。
When speaking at the forum he said that the autocratic regime in China will eventually come to an end one day With the success in toppling the autocratic regime it is necessary to build a democratic state and a democratic society By then Hong Kong people can decide whether or not to found an independent state or form a federation or confederation with the ethnic groups in other regions of China
政府於上月30日對上述言論作出回應時指出，任何有關"港獨"的主張，均不符合"一國兩制"、《基本法》以及香港社會的整體和長遠利益，並對戴教授的言論予以強烈譴責。
On the 30 of last month in response to the aforesaid remarks the Government pointed out that any advocacy of Hong Kong independence ran against One Country Two Systems and the Basic Law as well as the overall and long - term interest of the society of Hong Kong and strongly condemned the remarks of Professor TAI
戴教授在回應對他的批評時表示，他的言論是"有堅實的學術思考在背後"，是"學者身體力行去實踐自己學術研究的成果"。
Professor TAI said in response to the criticisms against him that there is a solid academic thinking behind his remarks and this was what a scholar did to put the outcome of his academic researches into personal practice
然而有輿論批評，戴教授只不過借學術自由之名，宣揚港獨為實。
However there are public criticisms that Professor TAI is actually promoting Hong Kong independence under the pretext of academic freedom
主席，按照《議事規則》第39b條，我希望何君堯議員澄清，他引述戴耀廷副教授在論壇上發言的來源為何？
President in accordance with Rule 39b of the Rules of Procedure may I ask Dr Junius HO to clarify the source of Associate Professor Benny TAIs speech at the Forum quoted by him?
我翻查過媒體的逐字紀錄，發現他的發言內容與何君堯議員所引述的不符。
After looking up the verbatim recording of the press I found that there are discrepancies between the speech made by Benny TAI and the speech quoted by Dr Junius HO
主席，我是在網上查閱有關的言論，我在此沒有註釋，但如果朱凱廸議員有興趣了解更多，我稍後奉上。
President I read the speech online and I do not have the explanatory notes with me here . But if Mr CHU Hoi - dick is interested in learning more I will tell him the source later on
主席，我對局長剛才的答覆很感失望。
President I am rather disappointed with the Secretarys reply
談到教育，政府只單純說教，表示會討論或呼籲有關方面應如何處理，避免"港獨"，局長卻沒有說明，當再次發生類似事情，會採取甚麼行動，該如何追究。
As regards education the Government is simply preaching indicating that it would discuss with the relevant parties how to handle similar issues and how to avoid the advocacy of Hong Kong independence . The Secretary did not say what action would be taken if similar incidents recurred and who would be held responsible
大家都知道道理何在，現在是有人犯了法而無須面對後果......
Everybody is aware of the principle but what is happening now is that someone has broken the law without having to face any consequences
這是香港現時最大的問題。
and that is the biggest problem with Hong Kong now
主席，我同樣對局長的回應非常失望。
President I am also very disappointed with the Secretarys reply
我想詢問政府當局，在現時大學的管治架構內，是否有任何機制懲處這類行為失當的教職員，包括取消該教職員的教席或暫停他的大學職務等？
May I ask the Administration Under the existing university management framework is there any mechanism to sanction academic staff for misconduct including dismissal or suspension?
主席，"一國兩制"對國家、對香港過去、現在、將來都是最好的安排，最令人痛心的，是有很多別有用心的人在過去一段時間利用校園"播獨"，影響我們的下一代，破壞"一國兩制"。
President one country two systems was is and will be the best arrangement for our country and Hong Kong . It is most saddening that many people with ulterior motives have propagated Hong Kong independence on school campuses poisoning our next generations and undermining one country two systems
很多市民見到社會上這些現象，包括戴耀廷的"播獨"行為，以致一批又一批的年輕人越來越支持"港獨"，甚至自決。
Many members of the public have seen such a phenomenon in society including the propagation of Hong Kong independence by Benny TAI resulting in more and more young people supporting Hong Kong independence and even self - determination
我們感到非常憤怒。
We are very angry
很多市民表示，學生在學校被"洗腦"，尤其在大學中很容易"中毒"。
Many people say that students have been brainwashed in school and they are particularly vulnerable to these poisonous ideas in university
主席，我跟其他議員一樣，對局長的答覆非常失望。
President like many Members I am very disappointed with the Secretarys reply
按他所說，一句獨立自主便可解決問題，對於有人在中學"播獨"的可能性，只是發信給中學校長便算解決了。
According to him all problems can be solved by citing independence and autonomy . Regarding the possibility of people propagating Hong Kong independence in secondary schools the authorities merely issued a letter to the school principals and regarded the problem solved
主席，局長在主體答覆中提出數點政府的立場，包括對"一國兩制"和"港獨"的看法，亦包括對高等院校，院校自主的看法。
President in the main reply the Secretary pointed out some of the Governments stances including its views on one country two systems and Hong Kong independence as well as its views on post - secondary institutions and their autonomy
局長在主體答覆中提到，"我們依法保障和尊重學術自由和院校自主"，亦提到"大專院校是獨立自主的機構。教育局相信，校方有責任亦有能力妥善處理校園內發生的事情，照顧學生的利益"。
The Secretary also said We safeguard and respect academic freedom and institutional autonomy according to the law and also post - secondary institutions are autonomous bodies and the Education Bureau believes that they have the responsibility as well as the ability to deal with incidents on their campuses properly while looking after their students interests
就這個問題，我想請教局長，教育局會否採取一些具體做法或措施，以保護院校獨立自主這重要的核心價值？
Concerning this issue may I ask the Secretary whether the Education Bureau will take specific actions or measures to safeguard the autonomy of institutions an important core value of Hong Kong?
主席，香港房屋委員會於2005年分拆出售轄下公共租住屋邨的部分零售及停車場設施予領匯房地產投資信託基金。
President in 2005 the Hong Kong Housing Authority HA divested certain retail and car parking facilities of its public rental housing PRH estates to The Link Real Estate Investment Trust The Link
領匯其後易名為領展房地產投資信託基金。
The Link was subsequently renamed as Link Real Estate Investment Trust Link REIT
隨着《房地產投資信託基金守則》於2014年放寬了該類基金的投資範圍限制，領展多次拆售多項公屋物業。
Following the relaxation in 2014 of the constraints under the Code on Real Estate Investment Trusts regarding the investment scope of this type of trusts Link REIT repeatedly divested a number of properties in PRH estates
有市民指出，領展為了利潤最大化，翻新屋邨商場及街市後大幅增加商鋪租金、不與小商戶續約以及引入大型連鎖店，以及不斷拆售資產。
Some members of the public have pointed out that to achieve profit maximization Link REIT has substantially raised the rents of shops after the refurbishment of the shopping centres and markets in PRH estates refused to renew tenancy agreements with small shop operators so as to introduce large chain stores as well as divested incessantly its assets
他們認為，領展及該等新業主唯利是圖，漠視小商戶生計及公屋居民的日常生活所需。
They opine that Link REIT and the new owners have only profits in mind and disregard the livelihood of small shop operators and the daily needs of the PRH residents
主席，就葉劉淑儀議員質詢的各部分，現綜合答覆如下。
President my consolidated reply to various parts of Mrs Regina IPs question is as follows
當時其中一份與領匯上市有關的文件為"優先購買權契據"。根據該契據，倘房委會有意出售若干保留於其公共屋邨內或任何房委會日後可能發展的零售及停車場設施，房委會將給予領匯"優先購買權"。
One of the documents relating to the listing of The Link was the Deed of Right of First Refusal the Deed under which HA is obliged offer The Link a right of first refusal in the event that it wished to sell certain retail and carparking facilities retained within its housing estates or that HA might develop in the future
2005年後，房委會沒有進一步拆售轄下商業設施，因此該"優先購買權"從未被行使。
Since 2005 HA has not further divested its commercial facilities and thus the right of first refusal has never been exercised
"優先購買權"自上市日起計，有效期10年，即已於2015年11月失效。
The right of first refusal was effective for a period of 10 years commencing from the listing day which means that it has already expired in November 2015
根據"優先購買權"，房委會向領匯出售有關物業的價格，須參考兩份以指定估值方法計算的獨立估值，並以較高者為準。
Under the right of first refusal the price at which HA would offer the properties to The Link is the higher of two independent valuations calculated by specific valuation methods
倘領匯不選擇購買有關物業，則房委會可於兩年內以其釐定的條款出售予任何第三方，否則該優先購買權將再次適用。
If The Link does not opt to purchase the properties HA can complete the sale by offering the properties to any third parties on such terms as it determines within two years otherwise the right of first refusal will apply again to such properties
政府於2006年1月向立法會報告有關分拆出售房屋委員會零售和停車場設施的事宜時，亦詳細交代過有關"優先購買權"的內容。
When the Government briefed the Legislative Council on matters about the divestment of HAs retail and carparking facilities in January 2006 it had provided detailed information on the right of first refusal
房委會當時訂立"優先購買權"的決定經過深入討論，並在過程中考慮了各種意見。
HAs decision then to grant the right of first refusal had gone thorough in depth deliberation and taken into account a variety of views during the process
主要原因包括房委會在準備拆售物業時，考慮到部分設施當時尚未充分發揮其收益潛力，因此沒有把它們納入拆售計劃，以盡量提高房委會透過公開發售所得的收益。
One of the main reasons for making this decision was because in preparation for the divestment HA considered that the revenue potential of some of its facilities had yet been fully realized . In an effort to maximize its revenue from the public offering HA did not incorporate these retail and carparking facilities into its divestment plan
房委會認為如日後部分該等物業的收益潛力得到全面發揮時，可能適合做分拆出售之 用。
HA considered that some of these properties might be suitable for divestment when their revenue potential was fully realized in future
房委會當時亦有計劃分拆出售陸續落成新屋邨的零售及停車場設施，讓房委會可撤出營商業務，集中資源履行提供公營房屋的主要職責。
HA also had plans at that time to divest the retail and carparking facilities of its new estates which would be completed in the coming years with a view to withdrawing from commercial operation and focusing on its core function as a provider of public housing
房委會當時認為，訂立"優先購買權"有助吸引投資者和盡量提高房委會從公開發售中所得的收益。
At that time HA believed that granting the right of first refusal might help attract investors and maximize its revenue from the public offering
除此以外，房委會考慮到為免妨礙房委會長遠尋求其他更創新的管理/出售資產途徑，因此為"優先購買權"設定期間。
Furthermore in order not to compromise HAs long - term pursuit of more innovative asset managementdisposal avenues a time limit was set for the right of first refusal
房委會當年的拆售決定是經過深思熟慮的，房委會認為這對其履行提供資助房屋的職責有所裨益。
HAs then decision to divest its properties was made after careful deliberation . HA was of the view that such a decision would be conducive to the discharge of its function as a provider of subsidized housing
土地和公共資源有限，房委會必須按輕重緩急，集中資源為合資格家庭尤其是為沒有能力租住私人樓宇的低收入家庭提供出租公屋。
Given the limited land and public resources HA has to prioritize and focus its resources on providing public rental housing PRH to eligible families especially to the low - income families who cannot afford private rental accommodation