Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
政府的相關部門可以更多接觸這些團體，介紹和推廣登記成為選民，藉此擴大功能界別的選民規模及提升他們的選民意識。
Relevant government departments can proactively contact these bodies for introducing and promoting the elector registration thereby broadening the electorate of the said FC and enhancing the elector awareness of these bodies
關於選舉申報書的修訂，當局把須提交相關發票及收據的門檻，由每項選舉開支100元提高至500元。
Regarding the revision on election returns the authorities proposed to raise the threshold for the submission of invoices and receipts from 100 to 500 on each item of expenditure
現時涉及選舉開支的項目繁多，各項開支因通脹等因素而上升不少，數額低的開支已逐步減少。
Currently election expenses involve numerous items . Various expenses have increased considerably due to factors such as inflation hence expenditure items involving a small amount have become fewer and fewer
所以，政府提高有關門檻是明智的，可以減少很多不必要的工作。
Therefore it is wise for the Government to raise the relevant threshold so as to reduce a lot of unnecessary work
這是一項德政，值得支持。
This is a benevolent measure worth supporting
這做法費時失事，亦與選舉結果完全無關。
Such a practice is time - consuming and cumbersome and has absolutely nothing to do with the election result
我不是刻意欺騙政府，而且0.5元又怎會令到選舉經費超額呢？
I did not purposely cheat the Government and how would a difference of 0.50 cause an overrun of election expenses?
有議員表示希望透過《條例草案》，提高民主性或擴大功能界別的選民基礎。
Some Members indicated that they wish to enhance the level of democracy or broaden the electorate of FCs through the Bill
我認為現在不是適合討論這課題的合適時間，因為這課題較一般問題複雜，需要更多時間討論，才可以得出一個好的結果。
I think this is not the opportune time to discuss this topic . Since this topic is more complicated than general issues we need more time for discussion in order to reach a good outcome
我認為有關課題可以留待日後重啟政改時一併討論。
In my view we can discuss this topic when constitutional reform is reactivated in future
主席，我是《2019年選舉法例條例草案》委員會成員。
President I am a member of the Bills Committee on Electoral Legislation Bill 2019
我支持政府的修例建議。
I support the Governments proposed legislative amendments
在審議期間，法案委員會提出了一些有關功能界別組成的問題，我希望政府能作出跟進及改善。
During the deliberation of the Bill the Bills Committee has raised some issues about the composition of functional constituency FC . I hope the Government will follow up and make improvements
功能界別的代表性問題一直存在爭議。
The representativeness of FCs has always been controversial
在這次修例的討論中，有議員指出，有資訊科技界團體多次要求加入資訊科技界功能界別，但未獲政府理會。
During the discussion on the current legislative amendments a Member has pointed out that some organizations in the information technology sector have requested repeatedly for inclusion in the Information Technology FC but were ignored by the Government
在香港10萬名資訊科技從業員中，現時只有8,000多名人士登記成為選民，因此的確有擴大選民基礎的空間。
Amongst the 100 000 information technology practitioners in Hong Kong only some 8 000 have registered as electors . Hence there is indeed room for broadening the electorate of the Information Technology FC
主席，體育、演藝、文化及出版界別同樣有這問題。
President the same problem also arises with the Sports Performing Arts Culture and Publication FC
當有議員指出香港印刷業商會不是該功能界別的登記選民，我亦感到意外。
I was surprised when a Member pointed out that the Hong Kong Printers Association is not a register elector of this FC
據政府解釋，如將香港印刷業商會加入成為體育、演藝、文化及出版界功能界別的選民，會導致界別選民基礎有重大改變，因此不宜在這次的技術性修訂處理。
According to the Governments explanation if the Association is included as an elector in the Sports Performing Arts Culture and Publication FC it will involve a significant change in the constituencys electorate thus it is inadvisable to deal with this problem in the current exercise of making technical amendments
我希望在日後的選舉中，政府盡可能公開及明確地公布相關指引，讓總選舉事務主任能在陽光下認可或不認可候選人呈交的提名表格，以減少社會上的爭議。
I hope the Government will make public the relevant guidelines as far as possible in future elections so that the Chief Electoral Officer can validate or reject nomination forms submitted by candidates in a transparent manner thereby reducing disputes in society
本會恢復《2019年選舉法例 條例草案》的二讀辯論。
This Council resumes the Second Reading debate on the Electoral Legislation Bill 2019
法案委員會主席張國鈞議員先就委員會報告，向本會發言。
Mr CHEUNG Kwok - kwan Chairman of the Bills Committee on the Bill will first address the Council on the Committees Report
《馬拉喀什條約》是在世界知識產權組織轄下締結的國際條約，條約的主要目標是促進及便利閱讀殘障人士獲取版權作品的無障礙格式版，減少他們因為一些適用於一般情況下的版權限制而失去接觸這些作品的機會，並且透過允許這些無障礙格式版作跨境流通，使更多不同地區的閱讀殘障人士可以受惠。
The Marrakesh Treaty is an international agreement concluded under the auspices of the World Intellectual Property Organization . Its main goal is to facilitate and enhance access to copyright works in accessible formats for persons with a print disability alleviate some of the copyright limitations that would in normal circumstances prevent their access to these works and benefit more people from different regions with print disabilities by allowing accessible copies to be distributed across borders
截至2019年10月中，已有61個國家獲確認批准或加入《馬拉喀什條約》。
As of mid - October 2019 61 countries have ratified or acceded to the Marrakesh Treaty
中國已簽署《馬拉喀什條約》，有待確認批准。
China is a signatory to the Marrakesh Treaty but has yet to ratify it
雖然香港目前沒有遵守《馬拉喀什條約》的義務，但我們仍可採取主動，優化相關的版權豁免，以符合《馬拉喀什條約》所列的國際標準，使有需要的閱讀殘障人士可以早日受惠。
Although Hong Kong is under no obligation to comply with the Marrakesh Treaty at present we may still take the initiative to enhance the relevant copyright exceptions to meet the international standards set out in the Marrakesh Treaty so that persons with a print disability can be benefited early if they have such a need
就此，現行《版權條例》已訂明一系列的特定豁免或允許作為，容許製作版權作品的"無障礙格式版"，供閱讀殘障人士作個人使用。
To this end the existing Copyright Ordinance has already set out a series of specific exceptions or permitted acts that allow the production of accessible copies of copyright works for personal use by persons with a print disability
《條例草案》的修訂包括部分功能界別的組成團體、選舉申報書的修正，以及免付郵資投寄的信件的尺碼規定。
Amendments proposed in the Bill include umbrella organizations of some functional constituencies rectifications in election returns and requirement on the size of each letter that may be sent free of postage
簡單而言，這些修訂的目的均是確保選舉更順暢、有彈性和公平公正地進行。
Simply put these amendments serve to ensure that elections will be conducted more smoothly flexibly fairly and justly
當然，正如剛才很多同事所說，當局這些小修小補是沒有效用的，而區議會選舉正好讓局長看到整個選舉過程以至選舉當天出現了甚麼問題。
Certainly as many colleagues have said earlier these piecemeal amendments are not effective enough . The District Council DC Election held recently has reflected to the Secretary problems which have occurred during the entire election process and on the election day
不過，我會依照主席所說，針對《條例草案》的修訂內容發言。
Nevertheless I will follow the Presidents instruction and focus on the amendments of the Bill in my speech
信件原訂的尺寸不得 小於90毫米乘以140毫米，現在改為不超過165毫米乘以245毫米，厚度不超過5毫米。
The initial requirement was that the mail should be not smaller than 90 mm x 140 mm in size; it has now been revised to not larger than 165 mm x 245 mm and not thicker than 5 mm
香港郵政以往執行有關信件尺寸的限制時，要求信件開口必須為90毫米，不能多亦不能少，超過便要以膠紙封口，否則拒絕投遞。
When Hongkong Post enforced the size requirements in the past it demanded that all open edges must be 90 mm in width; no more and no less . If the width exceeded the requirement adhesive tapes should be applied to the edges; otherwise the mail would not be posted
這點值得商榷。
That is a point worth considering
但在有些選區，特別是激進示威的中心區域，候選人很多時候基本上不太容易在街道上擺設街站，或許只能在某段時間擺設，而其餘時間則不可。
However in some constituencies particularly in major districts where radical protests have taken place candidates would often find it hard to set up street booths or they could only set up street booths at a certain period of time
這樣，候選人未必能夠接觸其選區內的大部分選民。
As such some candidates might not be able to reach out to the majority of electors
政府是否應該考慮不只資助一次郵寄單張呢？
Should the Government consider providing another chance for candidates to send pamphlets free of postage?
正如今次的情況，其實候選人可能需要政府提供第二次免付郵資郵寄單張的安排，讓他能夠將政綱、政績或選舉信息提供給整個選區的選民。
Considering the current circumstances some candidates might need a second postage - free arrangement to send out pamphlets so that they can inform electors of their constituency their election manifesto past performance in administration or other electoral messages
此外，郵寄單張有截止日期，這個日期其實跟選舉投票日有一段距離。
Moreover the deadline for posting the pamphlets is set at an earlier date before the polling day
所以，我贊成今次的修訂。
Thus I support the amendments proposed
主席，我支持《2019年司法人員條例草案》，我認為有關做法適切，並能配合香港的實際情況。
President I support the Judicial Officers Amendment Bill 2019 . I think the proposed measures are appropriate and tally with the actual circumstances of Hong Kong
我深信香港有人才，但招聘的過程和做法是否需要改善，以確保可以吸引人才加入司法機構，為香港服務？
I strongly believe that there are; but is there a need to improve the process and methods of recruitment to ensure that talents will be attracted to join the Judiciary and serve Hong Kong?
這是慣常做法，目前有大概15至16名海外法官在後備名單上。
Under this established practice there are about 15 or 16 overseas judges on the waiting list
其實，普通法的司法管轄區並不只局限於上述數個地方。
In fact common law jurisdictions are not limited to the above mentioned countries
根據《基本法》，我們可以考慮其他司法管轄區，只要是普通法司法管轄區的法官，也同樣勝任，我們可以考慮。
Under the Basic Law we can consider judges from other jurisdictions provided that they are common law jurisdictions
我想說的是，如何解決法官人手供應的問題。
I am talking about how the shortage of judicial manpower can be solved
實際上，除了延展退休年齡外，背後的深層次問題亦必須深究。
In fact apart from extending the retirement age of Judges the Government has to examine the deep - rooted causes for the problem
在這方面，我提議局方要多作考慮。
I suggest the Policy Bureau to give more consideration in this aspect
聚集的人群應在警告後散去，否則因射水時會覆蓋一定的範圍，在這範圍內的人都很可能被水射到。
The gathering crowd should leave upon such warnings . As the water to be sprayed will cover a considerable area anyone staying in the area is likely to be sprayed
水炮車有瞄準的機制，不可能誤中其他人，所以局長的答覆根本未能回應問題。
The water cannon vehicle is equipped with an aiming device which makes it unlikely to hit others by mistake thus the Secretary has not responded to the question in his reply at all
我希望局長清楚解釋為甚麼水炮車要射擊清真寺或當時在行人路上的幾位人士。這幾位人士是否應該得到局方的道歉？
I hope that the Secretary can clearly explain why the water cannon vehicle had sprayed at the Mosque or the small number of people on the
主席，據了解，經濟合作與發展組織的34個成員國中，有17個配備類似的水炮車。
President as I understand it among the 34 members of the Organization for Economic Co - operation and Development 17 have been equipped with some kind of water cannon vehicles
這些國家包括法國、德國、意大利和比利時等，其執法機構曾經使用水炮車處理大型公眾集結。
These countries include France Germany Italy Belgium etc . and the law enforcement agencies concerned have used water cannon vehicles to handle large - scale public assemblies
由此可見，使用水炮車應對大型公眾集結，已經是國際慣常的做法。
It is thus a common international practice to use water cannon vehicles in large - scale public assemblies
然而，坊間就警方出動水炮車仍然存有疑問，認為水炮車的殺傷力比較大，而射出的顏色水亦可能帶有毒性等。
Nevertheless members of the public still have doubts about the use of water cannon vehicles by the Police . They think that the lethality of SCMVs is rather high and the colourant sprayed may be toxic etc
政府可否就上述兩方面作出澄清？
Can the Government clarify these two points?
警方使用水炮車時，會否與其他國家的相關做法和指引有分別？
Do the Polices practices or guidelines governing the use of water cannon vehicles differ from those of other countries?
首先我要申報，我是被警方非法使用水炮車襲擊的受害者，亦已向有關方面作出投訴。
First of all I must declare that I am a victim in the unlawful attack launched by the Polices water cannon vehicle . I have already lodged a complaint with the authorities
主席，你是否同意，我剛才的話不是發言的一部分，所以無法收回？
President do you agree that my earlier remarks do not form part of my speech and so I cannot withdraw my remarks at all?
主席，我想你澄清譚文豪議員剛才向你作出了甚麼指控。
President would you please clarify what Mr Jeremy TAMs accusation against you was?
由於香港實行普通法，遵循法官法，很多關乎香港重大公眾利益的案件，不僅政治案件，也備受關注。
As the common law is implemented in Hong Kong laws enshrined in the judgments of the courts have to be complied with . Many cases not just political cases have aroused great attention as significant public interests of Hong Kong are involved
主席，法案委員會通過《條例草案》時，還未有這個議題，但這數個月期間，我們接獲很多市民的信件。
Chairman when the Bills Committee passed the Bill such incident had not happened but over the past few months we have received a lot of letters from the public
我亦繼續接獲市民的意見。
Yet I have still received comments from the public
由於我是法案委員會主席，因此有責任立此存照。
Since I am the Chairman of the Bills Committee I am duty - bound to put this demand on record
純粹透過延展高級別法院法官的退休年齡，是否能夠解決人手不足的問題呢？
Can we solve the problem of insufficient manpower merely by extending the retirement age of Judges of higher courts?
但是，身為立法會議員，我希望司法機構理解，我們愛之深，責之切。
However as a Legislative Council Member I hope the Judiciary will understand our view that spare the rod will spoil the child
吸納人才方面，他們非常守舊。
The Judiciary is very conservative in attracting talents
很多年輕律師，無論是律師或大律師，都表示很難有機會加入司法機構，他們有心有力，也未必有機會可以服務市民。
Many young lawyers be they solicitors or barristers have said that it is difficult to join the Judiciary . Although they are enthusiastic and capable they may not have the opportunity to serve the public
我絕對清楚。
I absolutely understand the procedure
我是法案委員會的主席，我一定要說出各委員的關注。
As Chairman of the Bills Committee I must explain the concerns of various members
但是，與任何公職人員一樣......正如我也會對一些剛畢業的同學說，如果有機會進入司法機構，並非只看福利待遇。
However like any public officers I have told some fresh graduates that if they can join the Judiciary they should not merely focus on welfare benefits
我們在法案委員會，數位委員都提出一個要求。
At the Bills Committee several members have made a request
我必須要對法官......
I must to the Judges
主席，現時三讀主要是議員就是否支持政府的建議進行表決，其中包括延展法官的法定退休年齡、酌情提早退休年齡、酌情延展任期安排、過渡安排及退休金等相關事宜。
President in Third Reading Members will mainly vote for or against the proposals of the Government including extending the statutory retirement age of judges introducing a discretionary early retirement age providing for discretionary extension of term of office making transitional arrangements providing for pension payments etc
主席，有關延展法官退休年齡的討論，坦白說並不是新事物。
President frankly speaking the proposal of extending the retirement age of judges is not a new idea
常言道，如果法院能有更多年輕法官，將可產生新陳代謝的作用。
People often say that if there are more young judges it will promote the transition from old to new
新陳代謝的意思是透過年輕法官的想法，將一些更現代、更貼近社會脈搏的價值觀，以及一些新意念和新的社會價值態度帶進法院，讓法官在審理案件時，可以反映這些價值觀和意念。
That is to say young judges will bring in modern values which keep tabs with the pulse of society as well as new concepts and attitudes of society . Such values and concepts will be reflected in the judgments of young judges
主席，我沒有加入這項《條例草案》的法案委員會，不過我留意到法案委員會的報告提到，有委員在法案審議期間，質疑為何有成功獲提名為某立法會功能界別選舉的候選人，並不符合該界別的選民資格。
President I did not join the Bills Committee of the Bill but I noticed that it was mentioned in the Bills Committee report that some Member queried why someone could be nominated as a candidate of a certain FC of the Legislative Council but was ineligible to be an elector of that FC
這種有違邏輯的情況，其實亦是我及我所代表功能界別的選民一直非常關注的問題之一，可惜政府當局是次修訂並未有正視及處理這個問題。
Such an illogical arrangement has always been one of the great concerns of mine and of the electors of the FC I represent but regrettably the Government has not looked squarely at this issue and proposed solutions in this amendment exercise
現時立法會大部分功能界別選舉中，除所屬界別的已登記選民外，與該界別有密切聯繫的人士亦有權參選。
At present for most FCs of the Legislative Council apart from the registered electors other persons having a substantial connection with the relevant FCs are also eligible to run in the election
我相信有關規定的原意，是方便設有公司票及團體票的功能界別，令相關公司及團體的股東、董事或僱員，即使未登記為有關界別的選民，亦可成為該界別的候選人，有機會成為該界別的立法會代表。
I believe the original intent of this arrangement was to facilitate the FCs having corporate votes so that shareholders directors or employees of corporates though not being registered electors could become candidates for the FCs concerned to represent the corporates in the Legislative Council
主席，就這些界別而言，這種做法既合理亦有需要。
President in respect of such FCs this practice is reasonable and necessary
然而，對於其他不設公司票或團體票而只設個人票，並只准許具備相關專業資格或執業牌照及獲有關法定專業團體認可才符合選民資格的專業界功能界別，包括我代表的建築、測量、都市規劃及園境功能界別，上述密切聯繫條款完全沒有必要，甚至可說是不合理，亦會造成令人難以理解的情況。
However for other FCs that do not have corporate votes but only individual votes and only those who have the relevant professional qualifications or practising certificates and are recognized by the relevant statutory professional bodies are eligible to be registered as electors the above mentioned condition of substantial connection is not necessary and even unreasonable . The Architectural Surveying Planning and Landscape FC that I represent is a case in point . Many people will find this situation perplexing
在2016年選舉委員會界別分組選舉及去年立法會補選舉行期間，均有不少建測規園功能界別的選民問我，為何有不具相關專業資格、未獲專業學會認可及未領取相關牌照，甚至不符合界別選民資格的人士，卻合資格參選我們的界別選舉？
During the Election Committee Subsector Elections held in 2016 and the Legislative Council By - election held last year many electors of the Architectural Surveying Planning and Landscape FC asked me why someone not having the relevant professional qualifications not being recognized by relevant professional societies and not having the relevant practising certificate and even not being eligible as electors were allowed to run in the election of the FC
即使這些人士成功當選，又如何能在立法會中代表我們的業界發聲及投票？
Even if these people were elected how could they speak for and vote on behalf of our FC in the Legislative Council?
我必須強調，我與有關選民提出這個問題，並非針對個別候選人或黨派，而是針對整個選舉制度。
I must reiterate that the electors and I raised this question not to direct against certain candidates or political parties or groupings but to direct against the entire electoral system
這個問題一日未解決，不少功能界別的專業人士都不會接受，並質疑政府採取"鴕鳥"政策。
As long as this problem is not resolved the professionals of many FCs will not accept the arrangement and they will question why the Government adopts such an ostrich policy
很多市民亦關注選舉能否在公平、公正及安全的情況下進行。
Many people are concerned whether elections can be held in a fair just and safe manner
不過， 我相信剛於11月24日完成的區議會選舉，有很多地方值得我們參考，令2020年舉行的立法會選舉可以做得更好，我希望政府能從中汲取教訓。
However I believe that there was a lot we could learn from the District Council DC Election held on 24 November so that improvements can be made for the 2020 Legislative Council Election . I hope the Government will draw lessons from the DC Election
無論當選與否，候選人都希望選舉能公平公正地進行。
No matter who were elected all candidates wished to have a fair and just election
此外，投票人士的安全亦十分重要，很多人曾擔心自己在選舉當日因投票取向而受到不必要的滋擾甚至攻擊。
Moreover the safety of voters is also very important . Many people were afraid that they would be subject to unnecessary harassment and even attacks on the election day because of their voting preference
上述安全問題，會影響選舉的整個過程，令人擔心遭受不公平對待。
The above security problems would affect the entire electoral process making people worry that they would be treated unfairly
單靠選舉呈請這個途徑並不足夠，因為呈請須在事發後才提出，申請者亦須付上時間和費用，因此未必是最佳的選擇。
The mechanism of election petition is not adequate because election petitions can only be lodged after an election and one has to spend time and money to lodge a petition and hence it may not be the best option
按照《一手住宅物業銷售條例》，如買家沒有在訂立臨時買賣合約後5個工作日內，就有關物業與賣方簽立買賣合約，則交易即告取消，而賣方可沒收相當於售價百分之五的臨時訂金。
According to the Residential Properties Ordinance if a purchaser does not execute an agreement for sale and purchase in respect of the property concerned with the vendor within five working days after entering into a preliminary agreement for sale and purchase the transaction is forthwith cancelled and the vendor may forfeit the preliminary deposit which is equivalent to 5 % of the purchase price
《條例》自實施以來，就上述目標已達到一定的效果。
Since its implementation the Ordinance has brought about notable results in achieving the above targets
我現就郭偉强議員的質詢，綜合答覆如下： 《條例》述明，如買方在簽立臨時買賣合約後5個工作天內沒有簽立買賣合約，該臨時買賣合約即告終止，而相等於樓價5%的臨時訂金會被賣方沒收，但同時賣方不得就買方沒有簽立買賣合約而提出進一步申索。
My consolidated reply to Mr KWOK Wai - keungs question is as follows The Ordinance stipulates that if a purchaser does not execute the agreement for sale and purchase ASP within five working days after signing the preliminary agreement for sale and purchase PASP PASP is terminated and a preliminary deposit equivalent to 5 % of the purchase price of the property will be forfeited by the vendor . The vendor however does not have any further claim against the purchaser for the failure
有關規定考慮到香港住宅物業市場市況波動的特性，以及普羅買方在未有完成交易時的財政損失。
Such requirements are laid down in the light of the volatility of the residential property market in Hong Kong as well as the financial loss which a purchaser in the mass market will suffer for not completing a transaction
在《條例》實施前，一般而言，若一手住宅物業的買方在簽立臨時買賣合約後3個工作天內沒有簽立買賣合約，該臨時買賣合約即告終止，而相等於樓價的10%的臨時訂金會被賣方沒收。
Before the Ordinance has come into effect if a purchaser of a first - hand residential property did not execute ASP within three working days after signing PASP PASP would be terminated and normally a preliminary deposit equivalent to 10 % of the purchase price would be forfeited by the vendor
《條例》已將臨時訂金的金額由樓價的10%下調至5%，而簽立買賣合約的期限亦已由3個工作天延長至5個工作天。
Under the current Ordinance the amount of preliminary deposit has already been lowered from 10 % to 5 % of the purchase price whereas the time limit for signing ASP has been extended from three to five working days
《條例》是經過運輸及房屋局"立法規管一手住宅物業銷售督導委員會"1年討論、兩個月公眾諮詢，以及立法會詳細討論，在不同持份者求同存異下達致的成果。
The Ordinance is the result of a years discussion in the Steering Committee on the Regulation of the Sale of First - hand Residential Properties by Legislation set up under the Transport and Housing Bureau a two - month public consultation exercise and thorough discussions in the Legislative Council during which different stakeholders deliberated on the matter along the spirit of consensus building while respecting differences
消費者委員會、業界及相關持份者均有積極參與有關討論。
The Consumer Council CC the trade and relevant stakeholders have actively participated in the discussions
消委會在2014年發布的《一手住宅物業銷售研究報告》中建議，《條例》讓買方在簽立臨時買賣合約後有更長"冷靜期"簽立買賣合約，以及在買方沒有簽立買賣合約時被沒收的臨時訂金金額更低。
According to the Study on the Sales of First - hand Residential Properties published by CC in 2014 CC proposed that the Ordinance should offer a longer cooling - off period for purchasers to sign an ASP after signing PASP and that the amount of preliminary deposit to be forfeited should be lowered in case a purchaser does not execute an ASP
事實上，有關議題及相類似的建議在《條例》的立法過程中已有充分討論和考慮。
Indeed relevant recommendations and similar issues have been deliberated fully during the legislative process of the Ordinance
除了有關"冷靜期"方面的條文保障消費者，《條例》亦規定一手住宅發展項目的賣方須於住宅物業開售前最少7天，提供售樓說明書讓公眾免費領取；賣方亦須在開售前最少3天，提供價單及銷售安排資料供公眾免費索閱。
In addition to the provisions of cooling - off period for consumer protection it is stipulated under the Ordinance that vendors of first - hand residential developments are required to make sales brochures available for collection by the general public free of charge at least seven days before the date of sale of the first - hand residential properties . Besides vendors are required to make the price lists and information on sale arrangements available for collection by the general public free of charge at least three days before the date of sale
以上條文均對消費者作出保障，讓準買家有充足的時間及資料作出適當決定。
These provisions are set out for the protection of consumers by providing prospective purchasers adequate time and information to make a proper decision
以上資訊亦已載列在銷售監管局發布的《一手住宅物業買家須知》內。
Such information is included in the Notes to Purchasers of First - hand Residential Properties published by SRPA
按照《條例》，賣方必須在各發展項目的售樓說明書中首先列出此份"買家須知"，讓各準買家在置業前知悉應該採取甚麼步驟保障自己。
According to the Ordinance vendors are required to first set out the Notes to Purchasers in the sales brochures for developments so that prospective purchasers are aware of the steps to take for their own protection before deciding to purchase a residential property
銷售監管局會繼續與各持份者保持溝通，並就《條例》交換意見，以達到提升一手住宅物業銷售的透明度及公平性，以及加強對消費者保障的目標。
SRPA will continue to communicate with various stakeholders and to exchange views on the Ordinance in a bid to achieve the targets of enhancing the transparency and fairness in the sales of first - hand residential properties and strengthening consumer protection
主席，在香港置業其實是個很艱難的決定，更可能是畢生最大的決定。
President buying a flat in Hong Kong is actually a very tough decision which might even be the biggest one in a lifetime
發展商出售一手住宅物業時，往往以首年免供或提供不同優惠作招徠，但"羊毛出自羊身上"，發展商變相托高了樓價，令訂金由十多二十萬元變成四五十萬元，而這筆款項對於買家來說，是一個很巨大的數目。
In the sale of first - hand properties developers often solicit purchasers by offering mortgage repayment holiday for the first year or providing various concessions . However as the saying goes the fleece comes off the sheeps back . In doing so developers have in effect shored up the property prices
我希望局長應就這個調整認真考慮。
I hope the Secretary could give serious consideration to such an adjustment
事實上，在一手住宅物業銷售監管的工作上，政府的目標非常清晰。
In fact the Governments objectives in regulating the sales of first - hand residential properties are crystal clear