Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
有意見認為，香港政府不單應盡快與內地當局商定恢復香港與內地正常通關的安排，亦應協助本港零售業作好準備，以在兩地恢復正常通關後，充分把握擴大內需帶來的機遇。
There are views that the Hong Kong Government should not only expeditiously agree with the Mainland authorities the arrangements for the resumption of normal traveller clearance between Hong Kong and the Mainland but also assist Hong Kong retail industry in getting prepared so that the industry may fully grasp upon the resumption of normal traveller clearance between the two places the opportunities brought by the expanded domestic demand
政府亦應致力保持香港作為國際消費中心的優勢。
The Government should also strive to maintain Hong Kongs advantages as an international consumption centre
主席，多謝邵家輝議員的質詢，就其質詢的3個部分，經徵詢相關政策局，我現答覆如下： 一 政府明白與內地早日恢復正常跨境往來的重要性，因此一直與內地就聯防聯控措施保持緊密溝通和聯繫，一方面繼續採取嚴密的疫情防控措施，並加快為市民接種疫苗，同時亦與內地方面積極研究在兩地疫情受控並且不增加各自公共衞生風險的情況下，逐步有序恢復居民的正常跨境往來。
Having consulted the relevant bureaux my reply to the three parts of his question is set out below 1 The Government understands the importance of early resumption of normal cross - boundary activities with the Mainland and has therefore been maintaining close communication and liaison with the Mainland on measures of joint prevention and control . The Government has been implementing stringent anti - epidemic measures on the one hand while speeding up vaccination for members of the public on the other . At the same time the Government has been actively exploring with the Mainland the resumption of normal cross - boundary activities between the two places in a gradual and orderly manner premising on the epidemic situation in the two places under control and no additional public health risks to each other
大家都知道，上月底，政務司司長率領了香港特區代表團出席在深圳舉行的內地與香港疫情防控工作對接會議。
As we all know at the end of last month the Chief Secretary for Administration led the representatives of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR to attend a liaison meeting on the anti - epidemic work of the Mainland and Hong Kong held in Shenzhen
雙方會爭取盡快舉行第二次對接會議。
The two sides will strive to hold a second meeting as soon as possible
若這方面的工作有新進展，特區政府會向議會和市民匯報。
The HKSAR Government will report to the Legislative Council and members of the public should there be new progress on this front
二 在國家"雙循環"發展策略的推動下，內地市場的需求及進口預期均會持續增加。
2 Driven by our countrys dual circulation development strategy demand of and imports to the Mainland market are expected to grow continuously
此外，疫情加速了電子商貿的發展。
In addition the epidemic has expedited the development of e - commerce
因此，政府着力協助港商拓展內銷市場及利用線上線下方式，對準內地市場的需要，全面把握擴大內需所帶來的商機。
In view of such development the Government strives to support Hong Kong enterprises in developing the domestic sales market and meeting the needs of the Mainland market through both online and offline modes with a view to extensively grasping the opportunities brought by the increase in domestic demand
為此，政府已向香港貿易發展局提供額外3億7,500萬元的撥款，用作開發虛擬平台，增強舉辦線上活動的能力及進行數碼化。
To this end the Government has provided the Hong Kong Trade Development Council HKTDC with an additional subvention of 375 million for developing virtual platforms to enhance its ability to organize online events and for digitalization
粵港澳大灣區是港商進軍內地市場的最佳切入點。
The Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA is an ideal entry point to tap into the Mainland market
貿發局已於今年6月推出一站式"GoGBA"數碼平台，以及在深圳設立"香港貿發局大灣區服務中心"，為港商提供大灣區市場資訊、推廣、對接等服務。
HKTDC has launched in June this year a one - stop GoGBA digital platform and established the HKTDC GBA Centre in Shenzhen to provide Hong Kong enterprises with market information on GBA as well as business promotion and matching services
貿發局亦計劃於未來數個月以線上線下模式，在深圳舉辦大型推廣活動，協助港商推銷本港的特色產品。
HKTDC also plans to organize a major promotional event in both online and offline modes in Shenzhen in the coming months to help Hong Kong enterprises promote local specialty products
有鑒於部分港商對內地線上銷售的認識不多，貿發局推出一站式"寄售易"服務，幫助港企處理內地線上銷售的物流、倉務、稅收和其他相關的事宜，以及透過在內地開設"香港․設計廊"實體及電子銷售點，推廣香港設計產品。
As some Hong Kong enterprises may not be familiar with online sales in the Mainland HKTDC has launched a one - stop ConsignEasy service to help Hong Kong enterprises manage logistics warehousing taxation and other related matters and promotes Hong Kong - designed products through its physical and online outlets of Design Gallery in the Mainland
貿發局亦設有T-box升級轉型計劃，協助企業實踐數碼轉型及籌劃線上線下營銷方案。
HKTDC has also established a Transformation Sandbox programme to help enterprises carry out digital transformation and devise online - offline marketing plans
此外，政府會繼續推動港企積極參與內地的大型展銷活動，例如11月上旬於上海舉辦的第四屆中國國際進口博覽會亦會有港商參加。
In addition the Government will continue to encourage Hong Kong enterprises to actively participate in large - scale promotional activities in the Mainland . For example some Hong Kong enterprises will participate in the fourth China International Import Expo to be held in Shanghai in early November
有關免稅額設有限制，包括只適用於在指定免稅商店內或經批准的網上銷售視窗購物；只可購買45類免稅商品；免稅商品設有數量限制；以及旅客必須在指定地點提貨。
The relevant allowance involves various restrictions including that it is only applicable to purchases made at designated duty - free shops or through approved online sales platforms; it is only applicable to 45 types of duty - free products and is subject to quantity limits; and travellers must pick up their purchases at designated locations
香港的稅制與海南以至內地整體稅制有着本質上的區別，香港的進口及出口貨物均無須繳付任何關稅，香港亦無任何關稅配額或附加稅，亦不設任何增值稅或一般服務稅。
The tax regime in Hong Kong is by nature different from that of Hainan as well as the overall regime of the Mainland . Hong Kong does not levy any Customs tariff on imports and exports . There is also no tariff quota surcharge value added tax and general services tax in Hong Kong
就香港應否向國家當局爭取類似海南的免稅政策，除了國家會基於對不同地區實際的經濟政策作出考慮外，香港亦必須審慎研究建議對香港整體經濟民生的影響及具體實行情況是否真正有利。
As regards whether Hong Kong should seek from our country duty - free policies similar to that of Hainan apart from national consideration based on the prevailing economic policies of different areas Hong Kong should also carefully consider the proposals impact on Hong Kongs overall economy as well as peoples livelihood and whether its implementation would bring any actual benefits
例如，單單提升內地來港人士在港的購物免稅上限會否帶來不少市民以往關心的水貨活動情況。
For example whether only raising the ceiling of the duty - free allowance for Mainland inbound travellers shopping activities in Hong Kong would lead to public concern in parallel trading activities as in the past
事實上，香港作為內地旅客旅遊首選地之一，吸引力並非單單限於銷售消費貨品，而是一籃子的眾多因素，包括優質服務、多元化的旅遊體驗，以至完善的景點配套等。
In fact as one of the premier tourism destinations for Mainland travellers the attractiveness of Hong Kong is not solely established on selling consumer goods but also on a host of various factors including quality service diversified travel experiences as well as the well - developed supporting facilities for tourism attractions
相信香港各行各業希望爭取的不僅是內地旅客購買免稅貨品的消費，而是旅客在香港旅遊的整體消費。
We believe that it is the common goal of different sectors to seek the overall travel spending of tourists in Hong Kong instead of Mainland travellers spending on duty - free products only
未來，配合國家規劃，香港的旅遊業發展亦將更着重於提供更多元化及更具特色的旅遊體驗。
In the future complementing the planning of our country the tourism development of Hong Kong will also enhance focus on providing more diversified and themed travel experiences
局長，我知道國內旅客來港的原因很多，購物消費可能是其中之一，但對於零售業而言，國內旅客十分重要。
Secretary I understand that shopping may only be one of the many reasons why the Mainland travellers visit Hong Kong but these travellers are really important to the retail industry
再者，真正的水貨客是不會"打稅"的，所以我相信不會影響他們。
Moreover as genuine parallel traders are not willing to pay duty I do not think a higher duty - free ceiling will have any impact on their mode of operation
局長，政府經常表示內需會為港商帶來很多機會，局長你剛才亦重申香港特區政府會透過貿發局等在國內進行許多推廣活動。
Secretary the Government often says that domestic demand will bring Hong Kong enterprises with numerous opportunities . Just now you also reiterated that the HKSAR Government would conduct many promotional activities in the Mainland through organizations such as HKTDC
但是，當香港的商界人士無法返回內地真正接觸客戶，這是很大的障礙。
Yet a big problem facing Hong Kong businessmen is that they cannot visit the Mainland to meet their clients in person
香港現時的接種率已經超過六成五，七成接種率指日可待。
Given that the vaccination rate in Hong Kong has been over 65 % the rate of 70 % can very likely be reached soon
既然你剛才重申，與內地通關是頭等大事，並且要與內地對接、聯防聯控，為何政府不能盡快與內地當局正式開發兩地通用的健康碼？
As you have just reiterated that the resumption of traveller clearance with the Mainland is a top priority and that we need to liaise with the Mainland to conduct joint prevention and control why does the Government not expeditiously work with the Mainlands authorities to formally develop a health code for mutual use?
主席，香港是購物天堂及免稅天堂，過去一直得以招徠世界各地的旅客來港購物，最近十多二十年更是以內地旅客居多。
President being both a shoppers paradise and a duty - free haven Hong Kong has attracted travellers from around the world to come here for shopping and over the last decade or two most of the travellers have been from the Mainland
近 年來，內地要擴大內需，因而推出了很多政策，包括在上海、北京、廣州、天津和重慶這5個城市開展名為"國際消費中心城市"的建設工作，推出一連串政策。
In recent years the Mainland has launched many policies to boost its domestic demand . For example a series of policies have been introduced to develop five cities including Shanghai Beijing Guangzhou Tianjin and Chongqing into international consumption centre cities
單計去年，已有909間首店登陸上海、250間登陸北京、150間登陸重慶、112間登陸廣州，以及62間登陸天津。
Last year alone 909 first stores landed in Shanghai 250 in Beijing 150 in Chongqing 112 in Guangzhou and 62 in Tianjin
無可否認，這確實令香港零售界感到擔憂。
No doubt that this is worrying to our retail sector
目前來說，上述5個國際消費中心城市並未包括深圳。
At present Shenzhen also feels anxious as it is not among the five aforesaid international consumption centre cities
局長會否考慮與深圳合作，在兩地邊界建設"國際商品城"或"國際安心食品城"？
Will the Secretary consider working in collaboration with Shenzhen to develop an international shopping centre or international quality food centre on the border?
我們知道，深圳已提出十大消費提升計劃，我們香港又有何計劃呢？
While Shenzhen is known to have proposed 10 initiatives to boost consumption how about Hong Kong?
局長會否考慮與深圳商討如何合作？
Will the Secretary consider liaising with Shenzhen to see how the two places can cooperate with each other?
香港仍然是全球最具吸引力的旅遊城市之一，在購物方面，正如蔣議員所述，香港基本上全面免稅，無須指定在那幾間旗艦店或免稅店購物方能免稅。
At present Hong Kong is still one of the most appealing tourist destinations in the world and shopping in Hong Kong as mentioned by Dr CHIANG is basically duty - free so that tourists do not have to shop at designated flagship stores or duty - free shops to enjoy duty - free shopping
這是體制上的差別，香港本身得天獨厚，基本上全面免稅。
This is the difference in regime . Hong Kong is basically duty - free owing to our unique positioning
另一方面，我們在疫情前已有許多討論，當時很多人認為，在旅遊發展方面，促進購物消費固然重要，但除此之外，我們看到旅客來港的整體消費往往並非只會令一個行業受惠。
On the other hand there were a lot of discussions on tourism development before the epidemic saying that while it is important to boost shopping the overall travel spending of tourists in Hong Kong can often benefit more than one single industry
2017年，我們提出了一個旅遊業發展藍圖，當中提到要多元化、增加並優化景點及提升旅客體驗，令旅客來港不止為了到商場購物。
In 2017 we have put forward a development blueprint for the tourism industry to propose diversification increasing and upgrading attractions and enhancing visitors travel experience so that our visitors can have a lot more activities in Hong Kong other than shopping
就此，在檢視時，我們既會吸納議員提出的意見，亦會考慮全盤局面，並參考我們過往在遊客眾多帶來各種問題時提出的事項。
In this connection we will consider Members opinions in conjunction with the big picture as well as the past concerns over problems brought by massive tourists in our review
主席，局長在主體答覆倒數第二段中提及"就香港應否向國家當局爭取類似海南的免稅政策"，我不知道特區政府有否為此與中央政府及內地相關部門商量，問問是否可行。
President in the second last paragraph of the Secretarys main reply there is a line saying [a]s regards whether Hong Kong should seek from our country duty - free policies similar to that of Hainan . I am not sure if the HKSAR Government has discussed the feasibility of this idea with the Central Government and the relevant Mainland authorities . If it has brought up this idea and the Mainland says no we can just accept it
如果已經問過，"上面"說"不行"，那就沒法子了；但如果連問也沒問一句，只是局長個人或政府主觀意願的話，我便覺得有點問題。
Yet if the Government has never said a word about this but gave its reply merely based on the subjective will of the Secretary or the Government I do not think that is appropriate
如果問了，答案也許是"可以"，那麼屆時我們便可進一步考慮其他因素。
There is a possibility that we can get the green light and take a step further to explore other relevant matters
局長，關於盡快恢復與內地通關，我知道內地最關注香港的檢疫豁免名單。
Secretary regarding the early resumption of traveller clearance with the Mainland I know that the Mainland is most concerned about the list of persons exempted from quarantine
好的，我想問局長，領事豁免方面可否縮減人數？
Okay . I would like to ask the Secretary Can the number of exemption quotas granted to consular bodies be reduced?
主席，多謝你的裁決，但我想借此機會就大家關心的問題補充一些資料。關於田議員的提問，我可以借此機會解釋。
President thank you for your ruling but I would like to provide some additional information to address Members concerns
主席，我今天發言支持政府的法案，但如果讓我選擇，我真的很不希望在香港立法會制定這樣的法案。
President I speak in support of the Governments Bill today but if I can make a choice I really do not wish to see such a bill enacted by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
其實"劏房"問題已經 持續了很多年，立法會亦討論了很多年，但我認為政府一直採取鴕鳥政策，看不到、不管、不理，而且一直表示會盡快興建公屋，3年便能"上樓"，所以不用理會"劏房"。
In fact the problem of subdivided units SDUs has persisted for many years and it has also been discussed in the Legislative Council for many years . But I think the Government has been adopting an ostrich policy of not seeing not caring and not paying attention . The Government has also been saying that public housing will be constructed as soon as possible and a target of three - year waiting time for public rental housing PRH has been set so there is no need for it to bother about SDUs
我們都不理解，政府官員做事很僵化，不是"急市民所急"，沒有切身感受市民現時面對的最大困苦，不是為香港最弱勢的社群設想。
We do not understand why government officials are so rigid and they are not addressing the needs of the people . They are not acutely aware of the greatest hardship that the public are facing and they do not think about the most disadvantaged groups in Hong Kong
主席，其實我們今天要處理這樣的法案，令我感到很羞耻。
President it is a shame that we have to deal with such a bill today
香港是全球最富裕的城市之一，但我們的人均居住面積一向很小，現在的人均居住面積是161平方呎，而公屋的人均居住面積則是75平方呎。
Hong Kong is one of the most affluent cities in the world but our per capita residential floor space has always been very small with the current per capita residential floor space being 161 sq ft and the per capita residential floor space for public housing being 75 sq ft
現在竟然有20多萬人住在"劏房"、"籠屋"，有關居民的人均居住面積是56.5平方呎。香港市民經常投訴"住得差，住得細，住得貴"，還要"住得越來越細、越來越貴"。
Surprisingly there are now over 200 000 people living in SDUs and caged homes with per capita residential floor space of 56.5 sq ft Hong Kong people are often complaining that their living conditions are poor and they live in very small but expensive places and that they are now living in even smaller and more expensive places
其實，問題已經越來越惡化，很多人甚至連"劏房"也住不起，因為太昂貴，他們開始住"籠屋"、"太空艙"、木製板間房、床位、工廠大廈內的床位或貨櫃內的床位，甚至有人連床位也住不起，要做"麥難民"，甚至沒有地方住，沒有地方睡。
The problem is actually deteriorating and many people cannot even afford to live in SDUs because the rent is too high so they have started to live in caged homes capsules wooden cubicles bedspaces or bedspaces in factory buildings or containers . Some who cannot even afford to live in bedspaces have to become McRefugees and some others even have nowhere to live and sleep
香港經常自稱為很先進、很文明的城市，但我們如何對待最基層、最弱勢的市民呢？
Hong Kong often claims to be a very advanced and civilized city but how are we treating the grass roots and the most disadvantaged groups?
我們今天要在這裏討論規管"劏房"租金，是否感到很羞耻呢？
Is it a shame for us to discuss here today regulation of the rent of SDUs?
如果你們真的能夠理解，其實現時的"劏房"、"籠屋"的生活環境真的很差，完全沒有活動空間。
I wonder if it is understood that the living environment of SDUs and caged homes is really miserable and there is no space to move around at all
我曾經帶局長探訪"劏房"住戶，兩母子只有一張床，放下一個小櫃後連門都不能盡開，廚房和廁所也在同一個地方。
I visited an SDU household with the Secretary; there was only one bed for a mother and her son and the door could not be wide open with a small cupboard behind it and the kitchen and toilet were in the same place
能否想象那種感覺？
Can you imagine what it feels like?
我們知道有很多人住在木製板間房或床位，他們要蹲下來，因為根本沒有空間，只有一張床那麼高的地方。
We know that a lot of people are living in wooden cubicles or bedspaces and they have to squat because there is no room at all and the space to move around is only at bed height
不單是生 活環境的問題，他們甚至要每晚與木蝨搏鬥，全身被咬，所以每天都要出外，回去睡覺可能只是因為尚算"有瓦遮頭"。
They are not only troubled by the living conditions and they even have to fight bed bugs night after night and get bitten all over; therefore they go out during the day and only return to sleep probably because they at least have shelter there
人最基本的生活尊嚴何在？
What is the most vital dignity of human beings?
如果他們的目標是可以申請到公屋，政府承諾的公屋輪候時間是3年，但現在平均要輪候5.8年，如果單身青年人要輪候公屋，要等多長時間呢？
If they yearn to apply for public housing the Government has pledged the waiting time of three years for PRH units but the average waiting time is now 5.8 years . If a single young person is to wait for a PRH unit how long will he have to wait?
主席，是17年。我想告訴你，有些青年人認為無論多努力，也不會有機會買私樓，住私樓或租得起私樓，於是，申請輪候公屋"上樓"便成為他們人生最大的目標，因為"上樓"後便"一天都光晒"，最低限度，"有瓦遮頭"、有地方可以住。
17 years President I would like to tell you that some young people think that no matter how much effort they make they will never have a chance to buy private flats live in private flats or afford to rent private flats . Therefore waiting for PRH units has become their principal life goal because everything will be fine after they have been allocated PRH units; they will at least have shelter and somewhere to live
可是，現時單身人士申請公屋的最高入息限額是多少？
But what is the maximum income limit for a single person applying for public housing?
所以，我們看到在這段時間，外國勢力可以借助香港人的怨氣，利用一些矛盾挑起仇恨，由埋怨政府變成仇恨政府，然後再變成行動。
Therefore as we can see during this period of time foreign forces can take advantage of Hong Kong peoples grievances and use certain conflicts to stir up hatred . Grievances against the Government have turned into hatred of the Government and then into actions
所以，我們一直提出房屋問題是香港最深層次的問題，如果這個問題不解決，香港永遠都有一部分最弱勢的市民、最弱勢的群體會仇恨政府。
Therefore we have been saying that the housing problem is the most deep - rooted problem in Hong Kong and if it is not solved there will always be most disadvantaged people and groups in Hong Kong who hate the Government
所以，這是我們必須解決的問題。
Thus this is a problem that we must solve
我們看到今次施政報告提到會全面覓地建屋，發展北部都會區、"明日大嶼"，我對此當然十分支持，亦認為十分重要。
We have noticed in this Policy Address that there will be comprehensive land identification for housing construction as well as the development of the Northern Metropolis and Lantau Tomorrow; I certainly support these proposals and find them very important
所以，我希望政府用盡一切可行方法覓地建屋，每個機會都不要放過，因為這個問題不解決，香港又如何走下去呢？
Therefore I hope that the Government will explore all feasible methods to identify land for housing construction and that it will not let go of every opportunity . How can Hong Kong move forward if this problem remains unsolved?
所以，我們認為政府一定要有一個告別"劏房"的時間表和路線圖，讓市民有希望。
So we think that the Government must have a timetable and roadmap for bidding farewell to SDUs so as to give hope to the public
為何不可以增加地積比率？
Why can the plot ratio not be increased?
如果連"三年上樓"的時間表也做不到，我認為市民會很失望，亦會覺得政府不合格。
If the target of three - year waiting time for PRH cannot be achieved I think the public will be very disappointed and they will consider the Governments performance unsatisfactory
我認為這是政府必須對我們作出的承諾。
I think this is a promise that the Government must make to us
此外，其實每個覓地建屋的方法也是艱難的，但我認為每個方法政府也應嘗試。
In addition all methods of land identification for housing construction actually involve difficulties but I think that the Government should try every means
今次談到祖堂地，我當然會贊成，我們也有爭取，我們也支持所有其他建議。
As regards tsotong lands discussed this time I certainly agree and we have also strived for that and we also support all other suggestions
例如，一些很接近市區，沒有太重要生態價值的郊野公園邊陲用地，為何政府不予考慮？
For example why does the Government not consider lands on the periphery of country parks that are in close proximity to the urban area but are not very ecologically important?
我們經常提到大欖隧道收費亭附近的土地，其實屬於市區一部分，如果可以動用這些土地的1%，便可以興建數萬個單位，為何政府不予考慮？
As we often say the land near the tollbooths of the Tai Lam Tunnel is actually part of the urban area; if 1 % of the land can be used tens of thousands of units can be built . Why does the Government not consider that?
代理主席，我發言支持《2021年業主與租客條例草案》。
Deputy President I speak in support of the Landlord and Tenant Amendment Bill 2021 the Bill
雖說支持，但每當我想起審議《條例草案》的過程，便真的會大動肝火，甚至"拳頭也硬了"，原因是我對運輸及房屋局真的非常不滿，特別是主理《條例草案》的陳嘉信，他態度傲慢，以為數夠票便能蒙混過關，對"劏房"的定義不停"搬龍門"，以為可以輕易瞞騙議員和市民。
Despite my support I will really get furious and even clench my fist whenever I look back on the scrutiny of the Bill because I am really dissatisfied with the Transport and Housing Bureau especially the official in charge of the Bill Carlson CHAN . He has such an arrogant attitude that he thought he could muddle through after securing enough votes . By constantly moving the goalposts on the definition of subdivided units SDUs he thought he could easily deceive Members and the public
我早已說過，我和其他議員不會輕易讓他"過骨"。
As I have said long time ago other Members and I would not let him get it through so easily
直到他們後來知錯能改，才肯提交修正案。
It was not until they had realized and rectified their mistakes that they submitted the amendments later
自由黨亦非常認同國務院港澳辦主任夏寶龍早前在全國港澳研究會舉辦的研討會中所言，香港要告別"劏房"、"籠屋"。
LP therefore supports tenancy control on SDUs in the hope of protecting low - income people . LP also strongly concurs with Mr XIA Baolong Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council who stated at a recent seminar held by the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies that Hong Kong should bid farewell to SDUs and caged homes
自由黨並非只是口講支持，行動最實際。
In addition to verbal support LP takes the most practical actions
我去年10月出任立法會房屋事務委員會主席，首次與局長開會時，我便留意到局長未有在來年的議程事項中納入"劏房"議題，並得知"劏房"租務管制研究工作小組原定在今年6月、7月才提交報告，因為擬備報告需時18個月。
I assumed the position of Chairman of the Legislative Council Panel on Housing in October last year . At the first meeting with the Secretary I noticed that the Secretary had not included the SDU issue as an agenda item for the coming year . I also learnt that the Task Force for the Study on Tenancy Control of Subdivided Units was originally scheduled to submit its report around June or July this year because the report would take 18 months for preparation
然而，我知道多位同事，包括自由黨議員，均十分關注"劏房"問題，所以我追問局長可否在今年第一季提交報告，使《條例草案》趕及在今個立法年度提交大會，而無需等到下屆立法會處理。
Meanwhile I know that many Honourable colleagues including Members from LP have been very concerned about the SDU issue . I have therefore pressed the Secretary further by asking whether the report could be submitted in the first quarter of this year so that the Bill could be introduced in time before the end of this legislative year without having to sit until the next term of the Legislative Council
結果一如大家所願，立法會今天便可以恢復二讀《條例草案》，真正做到急"劏房"市民所急。
Eventually as what we have wished the Legislative Council resumed the Second Reading of the Bill today thereby truly addressing the pressing needs of SDU tenants
但因為政府"搬籠門"，令審議過程冗長，我們作為議員不能讓他們蒙混過關，必須確保相關條文清清楚楚。
However as the Government has been moving the goalposts the scrutiny process has been lengthy . As Members we will not let the Government muddle through and we must ensure that the relevant provisions are very clear with no ambiguities
如一項令市民容易誤墮法網的法例獲得通過，絕對是我們辦事不力。
It will undoubtedly be ineffectiveness on our part if a piece of legislation which renders the public vulnerable to breaking the law inadvertently is passed
根據一般理解，"劏房"是指一間屋"劏"成很多房間，可能原本700呎的單位"劏"成數個少於或等於100呎的房間，"劏房"大多位於舊樓，整個圖則會完全改動。
Based on common understanding an SDU refers to a residential flat which has been subdivided into a number of cubicles . For example a flat which is originally 700 sq ft may be subdivided into several cubicles of less than or equal to 100 sq ft . Most SDUs are located in old buildings where the entire building plans are completely altered
早於2016年，政府統計處的主題性報告中已有提及"劏房"的定義。
As early as in 2016 SDUs has been defined in a Thematic Report of the Census and Statistics Department
根據當時政府的定義，"劏房"是指個別屋宇單位分間成兩個以上"屋內互通"、"屋外直達"且一般作出租用的單位。
According to the Governments definition back then SDUs are units formed by splitting a unit of quarters into two or more internally connected and externally accessible units commonly for rental purposes
此說法與自由黨所理解的吻合。
This definition is in line with LPs understanding