Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
考慮到消費券計劃的政策原意，原則上消費券將不適用於繳付政府及公營機構/公用事業的收費、公共交通費用補貼計劃所涵蓋的交通開支、購買金融產品、海外消費、個人對個人轉帳等，也不可兌現。
Taking into consideration the policy intent of the Scheme the consumption vouchers will in principle not be usable for payments to the Government and public organizations or public utilities spending on public transport covered by the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme purchases of financial products overseas consumption person - to - person payments encashment and so on
我們正與獲甄選參與計劃的4家儲值支付工具營辦商探討可行方法，盡量防止利用消費券作非本地消費用途。
We are discussing with operators of the four Stored Value Facilities SVF selected to participate in the Scheme on practical means to prevent the use of consumption vouchers on payments other than local consumption
我們正擬訂消費券計劃的執行細節，包括發放安排。
We are working out the implementation details of the Scheme including the disbursement arrangement
我們會詳細考慮過去一段時間市民就發放期數、使用限制及使用範圍等各方面提出的意見，盡量平衡不同的需要，提供彈性，方便市民能夠因應其需要使用消費券作不同金額的本地消費，同時確保能達致帶動及刺激本地消費的原意。
We will carefully consider the different views previously expressed by the public with regard to the number of instalments the restrictions on usage and scope of use and so on . We will strive to strike the best balance among various needs and provide flexibility so as to facilitate the public to use the consumption vouchers for local consumption of different amounts according to their needs and at the same to achieve the aim of boosting and stimulating the local consumption
二 為使政府投入的資金能最大程度帶動本地消費，讓社會受惠，4家參與計劃的儲值支付工具營辦商已同意盡量減免本地商戶)安裝及使用相關裝置的費用，以及處理以消費券付款的手續費。商戶如直接向營辦商申請其收款碼或較簡單的裝置，不需繳付任何安裝費用。
2 To boost local consumption to the fullest extent with the Governments funding injection to the Scheme so as to benefit the society the four SVF operators have agreed to waive as far as practicable relevant fees for the installation and usage of electronic
主席，鑒於市民仍然受變種病毒的威脅，何時通關仍然未知，面對疫情反覆不定，很多市民和中小企叫苦連天，因此對於政府未來發放總額5,000元的電子消費券實在是充滿期望，希望真的可以幫助市民，一方面達致刺激經濟，又必須做到便民、利民和便商戶，希望局長仔細考慮坊間的意見。
President given the threat posed by virus variants and the uncertainty over when the boundary will be reopened as well as the volatile pandemic situation the people and small and medium enterprises SMEs have been complaining about their plight . For that reason people have high expectations for the Governments disbursement of consumption vouchers with a total value of 5,000 in the near future hoping that the disbursement will be of real help to them . While it will stimulate the economy the disbursement arrangement should be convenient to the public and local merchants benefit the people
對於局長回答我的質詢的3個部分，就第一部分，局長答應，在執行細節時，會考慮過去一段時間市民所提出的一系列意見。
I hope that the Secretary will take public opinions into careful consideration . With regards to the Secretarys reply on part 1 to my three - part question the Secretary pledged that the Administration would carefully consider different views expressed by the public in the course of working out the implementation details of the Scheme
就此，我想局長可否清楚說明，局方其實不會再考慮分5期發放，因為這並非市民想看到的。
In this regard will the Secretary make it clear that the Government will no longer consider disbursing the vouchers in five instalments as this is not what the public hopes to see?
不過，主席，我想跟進的問題是，除了剛才提到的部分外，政府作為八達通的最大股東，可否牽頭推動八達通豁免電子消費券交易所需的手續費及商戶安裝有關設施的費用呢？
Nevertheless President what I wish to follow up now is that in addition to the aforementioned part as the major shareholder of the Octopus Cards Limited Octopus will the Government take the lead in urging Octopus to waive the administrative fees charged for transactions associated with the electronic consumption vouchers and the costs to be borne by merchants for the installation of the relevant payment devices?
其實，該計劃公布後，市場亦包括市民提出了許多意見，當中有意見指，如果派發次數太頻密，會否造成許多不便，又或令市民消費的彈性受影響呢？
Actually after the Scheme was announced the market including the public have expressed many views some of which pointed out that frequent disbursements may cause a lot of inconvenience which may affect the spending flexibility of the public
因為如果太過碎片式地介紹，大家可能會感到少許混淆，倒不如一次過，給我們一點時間，讓我們與相關營辦商談妥後，在適當時候以在暑假登記為目標把所有情況說明清楚。
A fragmented explanation may cause some confusion . So it would be better to give us more time to reach understandings with the SVF operators so that we can give an explanation once for all on all issues concerned at a suitable time and our target is to start registration in this summer
大家從我剛才的答覆中也可看到以及在我們與市場溝通時也知道其實今次很多商戶已立即致電該4家營辦商詢問詳情。
Members should be able to see from my main reply and we also know for our communication with the market that actually many merchants have enquired with the four SVF operators for the details
所以，商戶的反應是積極的，營辦商的情況亦積極，在這方面，我們會持續與營辦商溝通，看看哪些方面可以進一步優化。
For that reason the responses of merchants as well as four SVF operators are very positive . In this regard we will maintain the communication with SVF operators and see what areas can be further improved
因為假設有人能夠動輒退貨來套現，亦導致不能帶出消費的效果，又或該本地消費是否真的是本地呢？
It is because if someone can easily demand a refund after making a purchase then we will not be able to achieve the effect of stimulating consumption . We may also ask if the local consumption really benefits local merchants
政府打算發放電子消費券的對象包括年滿18歲的永久性居民及新來港人士，但這計劃有一個最大的缺點，便是有一些人會因為個人限制，而無法消費的人未必能夠享有這種權利。例如長期居住在安老院舍的長者、長期病患者，以及更重要的是現時在囚的本地居民。
The Government plans to disburse electronic consumption vouchers to Hong Kong permanent residents and new arrivals aged 18 or above but there is one major shortcoming that is some people who are unable to spend due to personal reasons may not be able to enjoy this right such as elderly people residing in residential care homes patients with chronic illness and most importantly local residents behind bars
所以，我想問局方，就一些因為各種限制而無法消費的群體，究竟當局有否考慮相關的政策，令到他們也可以享受這個既有的權益呢？
For that reason may I ask the Secretary with regards to those who are unable to spend due to various restrictions has the Administration considered the implementation of certain policies to enable these people to enjoy their inherent right?
主席，很感謝鄭議員對社區一些受不同情況或條件所限制的市民的關心。
President I wish to thank Dr CHENG for his concern about those who are restricted by different circumstances or conditions in the community
在人方面，年滿18歲、在香港居住的永久性居民及新來港人士均符合資格，所以在囚人士也包括在內。
As to people Hong Kong permanent resident and new arrivals aged 18 or above are all eligible so inmates should also be included
然而，如果在5,000元以上再多加3,000元，即市民接種後便再多給他們3,000元消費，便可能會多加一個誘因，局長會否再考慮多加3,000元電子消費券作為誘因，令市民接種疫苗呢？
Nevertheless if the Government offers additional vouchers worth 3,000 on top of the 5,000 that is an additional 3,000 worth of vouchers in return for vaccination it is possible that it will become an extra incentive . In this connection will the Secretary consider disbursing the additional electronic consumption vouchers worth 3,000 as an incentive to encourage the public to receive the jab of vaccination?
多謝議員對我們的工作，即回應民意、回應議員質詢的認同。
I wish to thank Member for recognizing our work in response to public opinions and Members questions
剛才你說的情況，我相信接種疫苗牽涉一個更大的 公共衞生政策，所以，是否與金錢掛鈎呢？
With regards to the situation you mentioned just now I believe that the vaccination issue involves a major public health policy for that reason should it be linked with money?
因為正如我剛才在回答第三項質詢時，很多議員都關心政府要拿很多資源來支持一些受影響的市民或行業，而其實那些支持或甚麼政策也好，都只是一時而已。
As I have pointed out in the reply to Question No . 3 just now Members were concerned that the Government had to allocate a lot of resources to support sectors or people affected by the pandemic yet the support or the policy was only stop - gap measure
主席，我所代表的體育和文化界有很多培訓和表演活動皆因為政府抗疫防疫的需要而關閉，被迫停止營運，他們是受到疫情影響的一個嚴重的部分。
President in my capacity as a representative of the sectors of sports performing arts culture and publication we can see that a lot of training and performing activities have to be suspended as a result of the Governments anti - epidemic initiatives . The sectors are among the hardest hit by the pandemic
業界其實很期待消費券的計劃可以鼓勵市民參與不同的文化和體育活動，亦希望能藉此協助業界復蘇。
The sectors actually have high expectations for the Scheme as the Scheme may encourage the public to take part in various cultural and sports activities and help the revival of the sectors
但是，在現時計劃下，業界要採用4家電子支付系統裏其中一家才會能夠受惠。
But under the current Scheme the sectors can benefit if they use the payment system of only one of the four SVF operators
主席，就陳克勤議員質詢的各部分，我現答覆如下： 一 截止昨日，全球已接種超過11億劑新冠疫苗，即平均每100人已接種15劑的疫苗。
President my reply to the various parts of the question raised by Mr CHAN Hak - kan is as follows 1 As of yesterday more than 1.1 billion doses of COVID - 19 vaccine have been administered worldwide equal to 15 doses for every 100 people
隨着不同地區落實疫苗接種計劃，並陸續發布臨床使用者數據及免疫反應，我們將能掌握更多有關不同種類疫苗的效能及質素資料。
With vaccination programmes being implemented in different places and gradual publishing of clinical user statistics as well as immunization responses we can obtain more information on the efficacy and quality of various COVID - 19 vaccines
特區政府一直密切留意個別地方、國家及經濟體就接種疫苗後的證明、認可及核實安排，以及考慮以接種疫苗為減免檢疫的條件。
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region SAR Government has been closely monitoring the vaccination certification recognition and verification arrangements of individual places countries and economies and has been considering vaccination as a criteria to reduce quarantine
有關"疫苗護照"的安排需要各地政府之間商討，考慮因素包括相關地方的疫情發展、衞生防控措施，以及疫苗接種情況等。
Arrangements regarding vaccination passport requires discussions between the governments of different places and factors such as epidemic development health control and prevention measures and vaccination progress of the relevant places etc . will be taken into consideration
隨着世界各地的疫苗接種率快速提升，我們留意到某些地區正考慮或已公布對已接種疫苗的人士減少甚至免除檢疫期。
As vaccination rates around the world are rapidly increasing we note that some places are considering or have announced the reduction or lifting of quarantine for vaccinated persons
特區政府亦已公布考慮到一些地區的疫情穩定，公共衞生風險較低，政府將根據"疫苗氣泡"的概念，調整對曾在海外極高及甚高風險地區以外逗留的抵港人士的檢疫安排。
The SAR Government has also announced that considering that the epidemic situations in certain places have stabilized and pose lower public health risks with reference to the vaccine bubble concept it will adjust the quarantine arrangements for persons who have stayed in overseas places other than extremely high - risk and very high - risk places
按經調整的B組、C組及D組指明地區的要求完成檢疫的人士，將需要在完成經縮減的檢疫後進行7天自我監察及強制檢測。
Persons who have completed quarantine under the adjusted Group B Group C and Group D requirements will be required to self - monitor for seven days and undergo compulsory testing after their shortened quarantine
特區政府現正全力推展疫苗接種計劃。
The SAR Government is now implementing the vaccination programme at full speed
較高的疫苗接種率，會令我們可以更有條件與各地商討恢復跨境出行的安排。
A higher vaccination rate will give us better leverage to negotiate with other places the arrangements for resumption of cross - boundary travel
二 現時，全球流行着數種變異病毒株，包括最初在英國發現的變異病毒株"B.1.1.7"、在南非發現的變異病毒株"B.1.351"及在巴西發現的變異病毒株"P.1"。
2 There were several mutant variant strains circulating globally including the variants that first emerged in the United Kingdom B1.17 in South Africa B1.351 and in Brazil P1
一般來說，研究顯示現有疫苗能有效應對非變異病毒株，而對不同變異病毒株的有效數據則因不同疫苗而異。
In general studies have shown that the existing vaccines work well against the non - variant and the effectiveness data against variants differ by vaccines
就香港所提供的兩種新冠疫苗，復必泰疫苗能有效應對"B.1.1.7"英國及"P.1"巴西變異病毒株，但對"B.1.351"南非變異病毒株的保護力則稍遜。
With regard to the two types of COVID - 19 vaccines provided in Hong Kong the BioNTech vaccine is effective against B1.17 and P1 but is less effective against B1.351
至於科興疫苗，有關藥廠正於巴西進行大規模研究，將會有更多有關應對變異病毒株的效能數據。
For the Sinovac vaccine the drug manufacturer concerned is currently implementing a large scale study in Brazil and more efficacy data against variants will be available
就本港近日錄得的第一宗於本地感染，涉及變種病毒株的無源頭確診個案，本港兩款認可疫苗在體外測試中對有關個案涉及的兩種變種病毒依然有效。
Regarding the first local case of infection with unknown source involving a mutant virus strain the two authorized vaccines in Hong Kong are still effective in vitro testing against the two mutant viruses detected in the relevant case
變種病毒株的傳染性較高，接種疫苗已經是刻不容緩，市民務必盡早接種。
In view of the higher transmissibility of mutant strains we urge the public to get vaccinated without delay
政府已經採購及於今年供港的疫苗，數量足以應付我們於今年為全港大部分市民提供疫苗的目標。
The quantity of vaccines procured by the Government and to be supplied this year is sufficient for meeting our goal to provide vaccines for the majority of the population within this year
另一方面，我們亦開始考慮採購新一代新冠疫苗，以及規劃本港下一輪疫苗接種計劃。
On the other hand we have started to consider procuring the next generation COVID - 19 vaccines with a view to planning for the next phase of vaccination programme in Hong Kong
我們期望新一代疫苗可以有更好的保護效能，而疫苗對變異病毒株的保護力，亦會是我們以後認可及選購新冠疫苗的重要考慮。
We hope that the next generation vaccines can have better efficacy in terms of protection . The protection power of the vaccines against mutant virus strains is also an important factor for us when considering to authorize and procure COVID - 19 vaccines in the future
雖然現時仍未能準確預計新一代疫苗何時面世，我們已開始與各地疫苗供應商探討為香港提供對變異病毒株保護力更強的新一代疫苗，以配合我們下一輪新冠疫苗的接種計劃。
Although we cannot predict with certainty when the next generation vaccines will be available we have started to discuss with vaccine manufacturers from various places to provide Hong Kong with the next generation vaccines with stronger protection powers against mutant virus strains with a view to supporting our next phase of the COVID - 19 vaccination programme
三 政府以"疫苗氣泡"為基礎，調整各項社交距離措施。
3 The Government has adjusted various social distancing measures with vaccine bubble as the basis
在餐飲業務方面，我們為食肆提供4種運作模式的選項，在選 項下會因應員工和顧客有否接種新冠疫苗及使用"安心出行"流動應用程式而放寬有關處所的營業限制。
In respect of catering business we have provided four types of mode of operation for eateries under which the operation restrictions on the relevant premises would be relaxed subject to whether their staff and customers have received COVID - 19 vaccination and the use of the LeaveHomeSafe mobile application
我們亦放寬群組聚集的限制，包括婚禮、宗教聚集及周年股東大會等按照條例或規管性質文書舉行的商務會議，前提是參與人士須至少完成接種第一劑新冠疫苗。
We have also relaxed the restrictions in relation to group gatherings including wedding ceremonies religious gatherings and business meetings held in order to comply with any Ordinance or other regulatory instrument such as annual general meetings on the premise that their participants must have received at least the first dose of COVID - 19 vaccine
旅行團中不多於30人的群組聚集，亦可在有關前線員工已經接種第一劑新冠疫苗的前提下重新舉辦。
Group gatherings of not more than 30 persons each during tours may also resume operation on the premise that their frontline staff must have received the first dose of COVID - 19 vaccine
政府會密切留意疫苗接種計劃的進度及"疫苗氣泡"的落實情況，並因應疫情發展，適時調節有關措施。
The Government will closely monitor the progress of the vaccination programme and the implementation of the vaccine bubble and having regard to the development of the epidemic timely adjust the relevant measures
不過，一些後續的措施和配套似乎跟不上，例如當局要求某一類特定人士進行定期檢測，但派發的樣本瓶非常不足。
However some follow - up and support measures seem unable to catch up . For example the authorities have requested a certain category of people to undergo regular testing but the specimen bottles are highly insufficient for distribution
主席，我記得自己3月中在此詢問行政長官，何時才可讓接種了兩劑疫苗的人士往內地和澳門時免受隔離檢疫，當時行政長官說政府早已開始與內地部門商討，仍在商討中。
President I recall putting a question to the Chief Executive here in mid - March as to when individuals having received two vaccine doses can be exempt from quarantine for travelling to the Mainland and Macao . At the time the Chief Executive said that the Government had started discussion with the Mainland authorities long ago and the discussion was still ongoing
主席，美國總統拜登早前宣布一項目標，希望7月4日前有最少70%國民接種一劑疫苗。
President the President of the United States Mr Joe BIDEN earlier announced a target of having at least 70 % of Americans vaccinated with one dose by 4 July
他指出，如果成功，將會朝着恢復正常邁出重要的一步。
He pointed out that if successful it would be an important step towards returning to normal life
反觀本港的疫苗接種率並不太理想，局長剛才說約為15%，顯示仍然有很多人對接種疫苗遲疑不決。
On the contrary the not - so - satisfactory vaccination rate in Hong Kong standing at about 15 % as the Secretary said earlier reveals that many people are still hesitant towards vaccination
陳克勤議員詢問政府有甚麼新措施鼓勵市民接種疫苗，局長的主體答覆提到餐飲處所、酒吧等有一些新措施鼓勵員工和顧客接種，但我覺得這些新措施未必能達到政府期望，令接種率大幅增加。
While Mr CHAN Hak - kan asked what new measures the Government had put in place to encourage members of the public to receive vaccination the Secretary mentioned in her main reply some new measures taken in catering premises bars and pubs etc . to encourage vaccination among their staff and customers but I consider that these new measures may not necessarily be able to meet the Governments expectation of a significant increase in vaccination rate
更令人擔心的是，本地近日出現變種病毒個案，隨時引發新一輪疫情，規模可能比以前更大。
What is even more worrying is that the recent emergence of local cases of virus variants might trigger a new outbreak anytime possibly on a larger scale than before
所以，接種疫苗對於提供保護免受感染是很重要的。
That is why vaccination is very important in providing protection against infection
局長在主體答覆第二部分提到"雖然現時仍未能準確預計新一代疫苗何時面世，我們已開始與各地疫苗供應商探討為香港提供對變異病毒株保護力更強的新一代疫苗，以配合我們下一輪新冠疫苗的接種計劃。
In part b of the main reply the Secretary mentioned Although we cannot predict with certainty when the next generation vaccines will be available we have started to discuss with vaccine manufacturers from various places to provide Hong Kong with the next generation vaccines with stronger protection powers against mutant virus strains with a view to supporting our next phase of the COVID - 19 vaccination programme
"我想問局長，可否透露政府與供應商探討新一代疫苗的情況？
May I ask the Secretary whether she can disclose the progress of the Governments discussions with the suppliers about the new generation vaccines?
下一輪接種計劃目標為何？
What is the target of the next phase of the vaccination programme?
大家都知道，我們現時採購的兩款疫苗總數為1,500萬劑，這數量足夠香港市民今年使用。
As Members know the total quantity of the two vaccines we have procured now is 15 million doses which are sufficient for use by Hong Kong people this year
所以，我較早前已說過，政府今年會提供這兩款疫苗。
So as I said earlier the Government will provide these two vaccines this year
其實，我相信全球科學家亦正在探討，我們一定會繼續跟他們探討，以期為香港市民再購買疫苗時會採購一些保護力更強的疫苗。
Actually I believe that scientists around the world are also studying this issue . We will certainly continue to discuss it with them with a view to procuring vaccines with stronger protection for Hong Kong people when we purchase vaccines again
主席，我很早之前已向特首表示，為讓已接種疫苗的市民和遊客往來低風險地區，政府應該盡快爭取疫苗互認，減少或豁免檢疫期，所以我十分支持"疫苗護照"。
President it was a long time ago when I told the Chief Executive that in order to enable vaccinated members of the public and tourists to travel to and from low - risk areas the Government should push for the earliest mutual recognition of vaccination and thus reduction or waiving of quarantine . This explains why I strongly support vaccine passports
我亦從不同渠道了解到，內地對"疫苗護照"持有者可以減少或完全豁免檢疫期的憂慮，主要是有不少人在接種疫苗後沒有顯著抗體反應。
I have also learnt from various channels that the Mainland authorities are concerned about the reduction or complete waiving of quarantine for holders of vaccine passports mainly because a considerable number of people have no obvious antibody response after vaccination
所以，局長，我提議落實"疫苗護照"的附帶條件，一定要同時檢驗血清，確保有某程度上的抗體才可以免檢疫。
Therefore Secretary I suggest that additional conditions should be imposed on the vaccine passports requiring that serological testing must be done at the same time to ensure the existence of a certain level of antibodies before exemption from quarantine is granted
主席，香港過去兩周，在入境完成21日檢疫加上驗測3次的規管下，仍遺漏了8宗變種病毒個案，流入社區。
President despite the requirement for completion of a 21 - day quarantine period plus three tests upon arrival in Hong Kong eight cases involving virus variants have slipped through the cracks and entered the local community in the past two weeks
若有接種疫苗，但兩次抗體驗測有差別，亦要送入醫院，因為接種疫苗後便應有抗體，但如果驗測兩次，而該期間抗體有差別，便與疫苗無關，而是該期間潛伏的病毒發作。
Those vaccinated but having received different results from the two tests for antibodies should also be sent to hospital . It is because as they are supposed to have developed antibodies after vaccination any difference in antibodies between the two tests has nothing to do with the vaccine but indicates instead that the latent virus has been reactivated during the period
我提出的這兩項條件或建議，局長會否考慮？
Will the Secretary consider these two conditions or suggestions put forward by me?
所以，在這方面，我們若有最新資料，當然會適時公布。
Therefore in this regard once the updated information is available we will certainly release it in a timely manner
有朋友很同意，他亦說："難道接種疫苗只是為了去酒吧？
A friend fully agreeing with me also said Could it be that vaccination serves the sole purpose of pub - going?
"亦有一個說得很押韻的，他說："唔通打針防疫，只係為咗堂食？
Another one putting it in rhyme said Could it be that we get a shot of vaccine just to be able to dine in?
"我不知道局長就此有否實質的行動。
May I know whether the Secretary has taken any concrete action in this regard?
所以，現時除了已接種兩劑疫苗的在14天之後可以豁免檢測，即一些恆常的檢測或一些強制檢測可以免卻之外，其實我們現時正積極探討一些方案將檢疫時間縮短。
Therefore apart from possibly exempting those vaccinated with two doses from testing after 14 days from the second vaccination that is waiving some regular tests or mandatory tests we are in fact actively exploring some options to shorten the quarantine period
這方面，衞生防護中心和我們的專家正在積極探討，我們一有方案便會盡快宣布。
In this regard the Centre for Health Protection and our experts are actively engaged in the study . We will announce the solution as soon as available
主席，我動議 《南極海洋生物資源養護條例草案》 予以三讀並通過。
President I now report to the Council That the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources Bill has been passed by committee of the whole Council with amendments
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：《南極海洋生物資源養護條例草案》予以三讀並通過。是否有議員想發言？我現在向各位提出上述待決議題。
President I move that the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources Bill be read the Third time and do pass
《南極海洋生物資源養護條例草案》。
Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources Bill
經修正的第15、31及32條。
Clauses 15 31 and 32
李慧琼議員會根據《議事規則》第49E2條動議議案，察悉提交本會省覽的內務委員會第9/18-19號報告內的《逃犯令》。
Ms Starry LEE will move a motion under Rule 49E2 of the Rules of Procedure to take note of the Fugitive Offenders France Order which is included in Report No . 918 - 19 of the House Committee laid on the Table of this Council
在辯論中，每位議員只可發言一次，時限為15分鐘。
In this debate each Member may only speak once and for up to 15 minutes
議員發言後，我會請官員發言，之後辯論即告結束，議案不會付諸表決。
After Members have spoken I will call upon the public officer to speak . Then the debate will come to a close and the motion will not be put to vote
本會現在成為全體委員會，審議《南極海洋生物資源養護條例草案》。
Council now becomes committee of the whole Council to consider the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources Bill
就條例草案的辯論及表決安排，委員可參閱講稿附錄。
Members may refer to the Appendix to the Script for the debate and voting arrangements for the Bill
代理主席、各位議員，食物及衞生局於去年7月向立法會提交《南極海洋生物資源養護條例草案》，目的是為在香港實施《南極海洋生物資源養護公約》及相關的養護措施提供法律基礎。
Deputy President honourable Members the Food and Health Bureau introduced into the Legislative Council in July last year the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources Bill the Bill which aims to provide the legal basis for implementing the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources CCAMLR and related Conservation Measures in Hong Kong
《公約》於1982年生效，旨在養護南極海洋生物資源，並規管合理利用和管理《公約》區域的海洋生物資源。
CCAMLR entered into force in 1982 with the objective of conserving Antarctic marine living resources and regulating the rational utilization and management of marine living resources in the Convention Area
國家於2006年加入《公約》，成為締約方。
China acceded to CCAMLR in 2006
犬牙南極魚是其中一種在南極海洋被捕撈作為食用魚的物種，一直被非法、不報告和不管制捕魚活動侵害。
Toothfish one of the species harvested in the Antarctic Ocean as a table fish has been experiencing illegal unreported and unregulated fishing
近年，有一些締約方關注到香港逐漸成為犬牙南極魚一個主要的貿易地區，要求我們考慮實施《公約》。
In recent years some Contracting Parties have expressed concern about Hong Kong gradually becoming a major region for toothfish trading and requested us to consider implementing CCAMLR
雖然香港沒有漁船在南極水域作業，但我們亦希望盡國際責任，透過實施《公約》，規管犬牙南極魚在香港的貿易，以及執行養護海洋生物資源的措施，與其他地方攜手協力保護海洋資源。
Although Hong Kong has no fishing vessels operating in Antarctic waters we also wish to fulfil our international responsibility by implementing CCAMLR to regulate toothfish trading in Hong Kong and taking measures to conserve marine living resources in a concerted effort with other places to protect marine resources
中央政府在徵詢特區政府的意見後，原則上同意把《公約》的適用範圍延伸至香港。
Upon consultation with the HKSAR Government the Central Government has agreed in principle to extend the application of CCAMLR to Hong Kong