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有關問題除了涉及相關法規及整體旅遊發展規劃外，亦再次突顯香港整體土地供應不足，不單本地居民沒有足夠房屋居住，外來旅客亦沒有合適的酒店及旅館房間以供入住。
These problems are not only related to laws and regulation or overall planning of tourism development but once again highlight the overall shortage of land in Hong Kong . While there are insufficient housing units for local residents decent hotels or hostels for inbound travellers are also in short supply
另一個香港旅遊業界，以至整體香港社會面對的問題，便是現有大部分旅遊景點和配套設施已經爆滿，旅客想購物、飲食或乘坐纜車、玩機動遊戲，甚至使用洗手間等，經常要大排長龍。
Another problem facing Hong Kongs travel trade and the entire Hong Kong society is that most of the existing tourist attractions and ancillary facilities are flooded with people . Tourists often have to queue long hours for shopping food and beverage cable car rides amusement rides or even toilets
代理主席，我想提的最後一點是，旅監局的職責是監管旅遊業界。
Deputy President I come to my last point . While TIA is established to regulate the travel trade the Tourism Board is responsible for promoting tourism overseas
至於向外宣傳、推廣香港旅遊業，則由旅遊發展局負責；而整體旅遊政策、考慮應否提供更多新景點或新酒店等，我相信應由商務及經濟發展局負責。
As for the formulation of the overall tourism policy and the provision of new tourist attractions or hotels I believe they should be the duties of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
希望局長稍後能夠說一說。
I hope the Secretary will speak on this issue later
我不知道政府提出《條例草案》的時候，有否想清楚我剛才說的問題，包括就各個旅遊業相關組織的職能、角色、架構，以至香港整體的旅遊政策的發展方向和推動等，有否進行一次深入而詳細的檢討？
I am not sure whether the Government had given clear thought to my earlier questions before introducing the Bill . Had it conducted an in - depth and detailed review of the functions roles and structures of all travel - related bodies the development direction and promotion of Hong Kongs overall travel policy and so on?
如果沒有這樣做，難怪政府經常被批評為只懂得"頭痛醫頭，腳痛醫腳"。
If not no wonder the Government is often criticized for failing to make comprehensive planning
我認為《條例草案》如獲通過，將取得歷史性進展，亦符合社會要求，以及配合旅遊業界的發展。
In my view the Bill if passed will represent a historic progress meet the demand of the community and complement the development of the travel industry
旅遊業現時在香港經濟總值中佔一個重要比例，相關行業及受影響的市民數字越來越多。
The travel industry currently accounts for a significant proportion of Hong Kongs GDP with more and more related industries and people getting involved
但是，對這個範疇了解的政府官員或朋友也會知道，行業現時已作出調整，不再有"零團費"旅行團，但很多來港旅行團都變成"平團費"或"超值團費"旅行團。
However government officials or people familiar with the sector have also been aware that the industry has already made adjustments . While zero - fare tour groups are no longer available many inbound Mainland tour groups have been transformed into low - fare or extra value tour groups
簡單而言，在去年的500萬人次的旅客當中，九成以上旅客來港主要到訪九龍城區，他們早午晚三餐在指定食肆吃飯，然後到指定店鋪購物，包括朱古力店、手錶店及金鋪等。
To put it simply of the 5 million visitor arrivals last year over 90 % of inbound visitors have visited the Kowloon City District most often . They would have breakfast lunch and dinner at designated restaurants and visit designated shops such as chocolate shops watch shops and gold jewellery shops
當然，我要公道一點，我了解他們也會到山頂逛逛，亦有參加維港夜遊，而這些旅行團主要在港逗留兩日一夜。
That said in all fairness I know that these visitors would also tour the Peak and join the Victoria Harbour night cruise . And these tour groups very often stay at Hong Kong for two days and one night
大家都可以想象，九龍城區是一個舊區，人多車多、道路狹窄、車位數量又少，特別是區內很多指定食肆都開設在民居樓下。
As you can imagine the Kowloon City District is an old district with a large number of vehicles and pedestrians narrow roads and a small number of parking spaces . In particular most designated restaurants are located on the ground floor of residential buildings
如果大量旅客早午晚三餐都擠在一些指定食肆，便會直接影響到居民的生活。
If those designated restaurants are crammed with a large number of visitors for breakfast lunch and dinner the life of the residents will be directly affected
我是九龍城區議員，多年來跟進這項議題。
As a member of the Kowloon City District Council I have been following up on this issue for many years
就此，我必須感謝邱騰華局長，我認為今屆政府較過往積極，我知道邱局長特別要求副局長關心這項議題，邱局長和副局長也有親自了解問題。
In this connection I must express my appreciation to Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward YAU . In my view the current Administration has been more proactive than its predecessors . I know that Secretary Edward YAU has specially asked the Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development to take note of this issue
副局長更曾多次到九龍城區，與區議會和業界討論如何進一步處理問題。
Secretary Edward YAU and the Under Secretary have also personally acquainted themselves with the issue . The Under Secretary has even visited the Kowloon City District a number of times and discussed with the District Council and the trade on ways to further tackle the problems
據我了解，政府已成立一個小組研究旅遊業問題，但小組當然並非僅是討論內地團問題。
As I understand it the Government has set up a team to study the problems of the travel industry . However the discussion of the team should certainly not be limited to the problems arising from Mainland tour groups
我多謝姚思榮議員過去協助處理這個問題。
I thank Mr YIU Si - wing for assisting in handling the problems in the past
我亦想告訴局長，現時雖然得到各方協助，但情況未見明顯改善，特別是在港珠澳大橋通車之後。
I would also like to tell the Secretary that at present despite the assistance from various parties there has been no notable improvement in the situation particularly after the commissioning of the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge
我與局長討論這項議題時，局長多次表示，由於現時香港旅遊業議會是"無牙老虎"，也沒有法例監管，沒有阻嚇作用，所以，局長遊說我支持《條例草案》盡快落實。
When discussing the issue with me the Secretary has reiterated that the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong TIC is tantamount to a toothless tiger at present; in the absence of legislative regulation TIC has no deterrent effect . As such the Secretary has lobbied for my support for the expeditious implementation of the Bill
我同意這點，所以我支持《條例草案》盡快實施。
As I endorse this view I support the implementation of the Bill as soon as possible
既然我們不可能要求一個地區承受五六百萬人次的旅客，我上次提出口頭質詢時也提到，政府必須要求旅議會立即停止接受新增指定商店在九龍城區營業的登記。
Since it is impossible for us to require one district to receive 5 to 6 million visitors as I said when I raised my oral question last time the Government must require TIC to immediately stop accepting any application for operating additional designated shops in the Kowloon City District
我要求局方繼續推進有關工作，因為我也想不到其他方法。
I request the Administration to continue to take forward the relevant work because I cannot come up with any alternative methods as well
如果繼續准許更多商店登記，只會讓問題不斷擴大，亦無法達致當局多次提到的分流作用，因為開設這些商店形成群體效應，如果不停止接受商店登記，他們又怎會到其他地方營業呢？
If the Government continues to accept more applications for additional shops the problems will keep aggravating and the diversion effect which the authorities have been reiterating will not materialize . Given the clustering effect of opening these new shops owners will unlikely set up their business in other places if the Government does not stop accepting applications for setting up new shops in that district
第二，我認為現時的登記門檻太低。
Second I consider the current threshold for registration to be too low
如果商店無法落實管理預案或開店後有大量投訴卻無法處理，便應向他們發警告信，甚至取消他們的登記，因為他們根本不適合在該處開店。
If the shops fail to implement the contingency plan or to handle a large number of complaints after their opening TIC should issue them a warning letter or even revoke their registration because such shops are basically not suitable to operate in the area
正如酒牌局的情況，香港地方細小，賣酒必須申請，亦要確保有噪音管理及其他配套措施。
Take the case of the Liquor Licensing Board as an example . Given Hong Kongs small size a license is required for selling liquor; and applicants are required to put in place noise management and other complementary measures . I am not discriminating against these designated shops
我並非歧視這些指定商店，但這些商店每天接待數十團旅客，即每年接待超過100多萬至200萬名旅客，如果沒有就人流車流作出規劃，便會造成現時九龍城區面對的問題。
However these shops receive dozens of tour groups every day ie . over 1 million to 2 million visitors a year . In the absence of any planning for managing pedestrian and traffic flows the problems currently facing the Kowloon City District have arisen
所以，在旅監局尚未成立前，我希望局方做好這些工作，否則我預計隨着旅行團的旅客人數不斷上升，指定商店的數目亦會不斷增加，屆時當局想管制亦無法做到。
Therefore prior to the establishment of TIA I hope that the authorities will do a good job to resolve these problems . Otherwise given the continuous increase in the number of tour group visitors I reckon that the number of designated shops will also keep increasing . By then even if the authorities intend to manage the situation will get out of control
最後，我希望局長把這項議題列入重要的工作日程。
Lastly I hope that the Secretary will include this issue as a priority item on his work schedule
過去政府認為旅遊業，特別是營辦內地團屬於商業行為，在這方面沒有制訂任何措施。
In the past the Government regarded the operation of the travel industry particularly the operation of Mainland tour groups to be commercial in nature and has therefore not formulated any measures in this regard
其實，香港有不少適合的地方，可以把旅客分流到這些地方。
In fact there are many suitable places in Hong Kong to divert visitors
我們今天辯論《旅遊業條例草案》，其中重要的部分就是成立旅遊業監管局。
Today we debate on the Travel Industry Bill the Bill and one important part of the Bill is to establish the Travel Industry Authority TIA
我認為這項《條例草案》來得非常遲。
I consider the Bill overdue
事件發生後，有兩名人士在逃，一名是內地領隊，一名是所謂的"本地導遊"。
Tragically he died in a foreign place . After the incident two persons absconded . One of them was a Mainland tour escort and the other was the so - called local tourist guide
然而，後來傳媒查證，那名"本地導遊"根本是內地人或新移民。
Nevertheless the media later found that the local tourist guide was actually a Mainlander or a new immigrant
當然，在事件發生之後，引起整個社會及國際迴響，原來香港會迫使旅客購物，不購買的話就會關上店鋪大門甚至使用武力，不小心把旅客打死。
Certainly the incident caused an uproar in the whole society and the international world . People realized that visitors were coerced into shopping in Hong Kong and if they made no purchase they could not leave the shop or would even be brutally treated and visitors might inadvertently be killed
在那一陣子，香港整個旅遊業及聲譽毀於國際。
Back then the reputation of the entire tourism industry in Hong Kong was damaged in the international world
然而，香港人或香港社會明顯知道，旅行團的購物地點或那間商店根本不是由本地人營辦。
Nonetheless it was apparent to the people or the community of Hong Kong that the shops to be patronized by tour groups or that particular shop was not operated by local people
事件發生後如何規管，成為整個社會爭議的課題。
After the incident the issue of how the industry should be regulated has become a controversial subject in the whole society
但是，這件事件是不幸中的不幸。
However this unfortunate incident took a turn for the worse
我相信大家可能不記得，那位內地遊客被毆打致死，涉案的4名人士最初被判誤殺及在公眾地方打鬥，後來經過一輪程序，死去的遊客被裁定心臟病致 死，結果涉案的內地領隊及本地導遊的控罪由誤殺改為普通襲擊，最終被判監禁4個月及5個月。
I believe Members may not remember that after the Mainland visitor was beaten to death the four defendants were initially charged for manslaughter and fighting in public . After the completion of some proceedings it was found that the visitor died of heart attack . As a result the Mainland tour escort and the local tourist guide were charged for common assault instead and eventually sentenced to imprisonment of four to five months
那名內地領隊在香港被判刑之後曾保釋外出，但更荒誕的是，他發現在香港生活的費用太貴，寧願坐牢。
The Mainland tour escort was granted bail after sentencing but it was most absurd that he preferred to be imprisoned because he found the living expenses in Hong Kong too high
事件告一段落。
That was how the matter ended
《條例草案》到2018年才提交立法會審議，建議成立旅監局，說那是獨立的法定機構，可以避免我們剛才所說的情況，特別是這宗案例所顯示的問題。
It was not until 2018 that the Government presented the Bill to the Legislative Council proposing to establish TIA . According to the Government TIA would be an independent statutory body and could avoid the situation mentioned earlier particularly the problems reflected in the case
當中的過程是否公開、透明？
Will the process be open and transparent?
資訊是否完全公開發布？
Will information be fully made known to the public?
在法案委員會討論期間，很多委員關注東涌或土瓜灣等地旅客"迫爆"的情況，擔心該等地區會成為另一個北區。
During the discussions at the Bills Committee many members expressed concerns about the overcrowded situations in Tung Chung and To Kwa Wan as well as their worries that the districts might become another North District
局方的回應是，已經採取多項針對性的措施，又會不時派員實地巡視，甚至日後的旅監局有權派員實地考察。
The response of the Policy Bureau was that a number of targeted measures had been taken and officers were assigned to conduct site inspections from time to time . We were even told that in future TIA would also have the authority to assign officers to conduct site visits
我不相信可以，即使政府說旅監局有權拒絕為有關店鋪進行登記。
I do not believe it can even though the Government said that TIA would have the power to refuse the registration of such shops
再者，我收到土瓜灣民政事務處前線員工的投訴，指當他們突擊巡查或到場提供協助時，有人通報當然可能是由地區有勢力的人士通報令那些黑店預先作出防備，避免被搜出違反《商品說明條例》的貨品。
Furthermore I received a complaint from frontline officers of the District Office in To Kwa Wan saying that whenever they conducted surprise inspections or provided on - site assistance at the unscrupulous shops some people probably powerful people of the district would inform the shops to take precaution actions to prevent any goods contravening the Trade Descriptions Ordinance from being found
在這些方面，旅監局的職能完全沒有觸及。
The Bill has not addressed these problems at all in stipulating the functions of TIA
整項《條例草案》除了"香港永久性居民"這數個字外，其實沒有提及社區，亦沒有提及對居民的滋擾。
Apart from mentioning Hong Kong permanent residents the Bill has not made any reference to the community or the nuisance caused to residents
當然，我想大家也反思一下另一問題，我們所說的旅遊業，究竟是水貨業、走私業，還是真正的旅遊業？
Certainly I would like Members to ponder on another problem . When we talk about the tourism industry are we referring to parallel trading industry smuggling industry or the genuine tourism industry?
在討論期間，政府說旅監局會派員到受影響地區巡查，亦會制訂合適的行政措施。
During our past discussions the Government said that TIA would arrange inspection of the affected areas and formulate appropriate administrative measures
如果有關店鋪屢勸不改，故意不合作，缺乏有秩序管理入境旅行團，經過調查及相關程序，當局便會處理。
If the shops made no amends after repeated advice deliberately refused to cooperate and failed to manage inbound tours in an orderly manner the authorities would take actions after investigation and completion of the relevant procedures
上水的街坊，連到樓下吃魚蛋粉也不可以。
Residents of Sheung Shui cannot even go downstairs to have a bowl of fish ball noodles
很簡單，這項《條例草案》能否避免再次出現北區的情況？
Let me ask a very simple question . Can the Bill prevent the recurrence of the situation in North District?
因為大量遊客，尤其來自大陸的遊客，破壞當區的社區生態，令居民衣食住行各方面都受到影響。
An influx of a large number of visitors particularly those from the Mainland have disrupted the communal ecology of local districts and affected the lives of the residents in areas of clothing food accommodation and transportation
日後旅監局的職能無法處理這些問題，可能只是對那些"零團費"或剛才所說的"野馬"旅行團，有少許阻嚇作用。
The future TIA fails to solve these problems it can at most have a little deterrent effect on zero - fare tour groups or unauthorized tour groups as mentioned earlier
但是，對於本地社會，對我們的社區來說，是否真的可以改變現況？
Nevertheless can TIA really make changes to the society of Hong Kong and our communities?
無論是消費者或居民都知道，政府在地區做了那麼多離譜的事，現在將責任由香港旅遊業議會交給旅監局。
Both consumers and residents are well aware that the Government has done many outrageous things in the districts and it is now passing the responsibilities from the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong to TIA
東涌即將面對的狀況，是否成立旅監局後便可以改善呢？
Can TIA improve the impending situation of Tung Chung?
我夠膽斷言：一定不可以。
I dare say that it definitely cannot
代理主席，我發言支持《旅遊業條例草案》。
Deputy President I speak in support of the Travel Industry Bill the Bill
《條例草案》得來不易，經過差不多20次會議商討，很多持份者對《條例草案》有不同解讀，而《條例草案》也有一些改動。
The Bill has not been easy to come by . It has been deliberated at some 20 meetings various stakeholders have made different interpretations of the Bill and some amendments have been proposed
一個監管系統要運作良好，政府要注意數點。
To ensure the sound operation of a regulatory system the Government needs to pay attention to several issues
再以地監局為例，很多時執法者都是地監局的前線人員。
In the case of EAA again many law enforcement officers are frontline staff of EAA
在《條例草案》之下，警察可以執法，旅監局職員也可以執法，因此須清楚了解他們各自的權責。
Under the Bill both the Police and TIA staff can enforce the law and thus we need to clearly know their respective powers and responsibilities
第三方面是懲處的問題。
The third issue is the imposition of penalties
《條例草案》下也制訂了上訴機制，我希望上訴機制要有效率，不要像香港醫務委員會般數年才完成處理一宗上訴。
An appeal mechanism has also been formulated under the Bill . I hope that the appeal mechanism will operate efficiently and TIA will not as in the case of the Medical Council of Hong Kong take several years to handle an appeal case
當然，《條例草 案》實施之後，我們才能知道紀律聆訊和上訴機制究竟如何運作。
Certainly we will only learn about the operation of the disciplinary hearing and appeal mechanisms after the Bill has come into effect
我希望紀律聆訊和上訴機制能以教育為本，不要令從業者失去工作。
I hope that the disciplinary hearing and appeal mechanisms will be education oriented and avoid making practitioners lose their jobs
代理主席，操守守則和指引並非法例，如果從業員沒有遵守有關操守守則或指引，也會受到懲處機制的懲罰，包括受到警告或接受培訓。
Deputy President ethical codes and guidelines are not laws but if a practitioner fails to comply with any ethical codes or guidelines he will also be punished under the penalty mechanism including being issued a warning or required to receive training
當然，我亦期望從業員是專業的，可以不斷提升自己的價值。
Certainly I also hope that practitioners will be professional and continuously increase their value
我希望局長能在回應時澄清一下。
I hope that the Secretary will give a clarification in his reply
我不希望旅監局成立之後，會令業界百上加斤。
I do not wish to see that the establishment of TIA will exert a heavier burden on the industry
我希望政府提供多些補貼或財政支援，令旅監局是一個精簡的機構，而不是臃腫的機構，基於衡工量值的原則而行事。
I hope that the Government will provide more subsidies or financial support and TIA will be a streamlined rather than an overstaffed organization and it will act under the principle of value for money
主席，我發言支持二讀《旅遊業條例草案》。
President I speak in support of the Second Reading of the Travel Industry Bill the Bill
整體而言，《條例草案》旨在透過成立旅遊業監管局，加強有關方面的執法。
Generally speaking the Bill seeks to strengthen law enforcement by the relevant parties by setting up the Travel Industry Authority TIA
對旅遊業過去出現的不良行為，旅監局作為法定機構，可透過其法定權力，進行更有效的規管。
In view of the previous malpractices in the travel industry TIA may as a statutory body exercise more effective regulation under its statutory power
因此，我會支持二讀《條例草案》。
For this reason I will support the Second Reading of the Bill
持牌旅行社或旅行代理商將來如遭受投訴，經查明後發現確實違反有關指引或守則，旅監局具法定權力採取紀律處分。
TIA will have statutory powers to take disciplinary actions against licensed travel agencies or travel agents upon confirming the complaints about their actual violation of relevant guidelines or codes in the future
我相信這是大家關心的問題。
I believe that all of us are concerned about this question
我並非旅遊業專家，亦沒有這方面的經驗。
I am not a travel expert nor do I have any experience in this industry
當然，有關指引或守則的措辭，我們現在未必可以一蹴而就舉例，必須經過長時間探討和討論，亦需聽取旅遊業界的意見。
Of course we may not possibly cite immediately an example of the wording of the guidelines or codes now . A long period of deliberation and discussion is required and the views of the travel trade must be heard
港珠澳大橋香港口岸開通後，早前有較多旅客前往東涌，對該區造成一定程度的影響和擠迫情況，影響區內居民的生活。
Upon the commissioning of the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port more visitors have flocked to Tung Chung resulting in a certain degree of impact and congestion in the district thereby affecting the lives of the local residents
"如違反這項條文，經循公訴程序定罪，最高刑罰為監禁1年。
Anyone who contravenes this provision is liable on conviction on indictment to a maximum imprisonment of one year
如可根據這項條文執法，我相信對打擊內地違規旅行團，將會起進一步作用。
If this provision can be used as the basis of law enforcement I believe that some progress can be made in combating non - compliant Mainland tour groups
由於內地政府的配合，特區政府最近推行措施後，過去兩星期東涌的旅客人流情況確實有一定程度改善。
Given the support of the Mainland authorities the SAR Government has recently carried out measures . In the past two weeks the tourist traffic in Tung Chung has actually improved to a certain extent
我特意提出一項建議，在香港口岸的旅檢大樓，政府應盡快安排臨時商鋪經營，出售日常生活用品，以便有意來港購物的內地旅客可在香港口岸消費，無需湧出東涌，我相信這樣能紓緩東涌的問題。
At the Passenger Clearance Building of the Hong Kong Port area the Government should expeditiously make arrangements for the operation of temporary shops to sell daily necessities so that Mainland tourists who intend to go shopping in Hong Kong can stay at the Hong Kong Port area for spending . It will not be necessary for them to flock to Tung Chung . I believe that this will help alleviate the problems of Tung Chung
我藉此機會提出這項建議，希望政府能訂立時間表，盡快妥善落實有關安排。
I take this opportunity to make this suggestion and hope that the Government can draw up a timetable to expeditiously implement the arrangement in a proper manner
最後，在《條例草案》的討論過程中，我們多次提到，《條例草案》源於過去一段時間曾出現的"零團費"旅行團。
Lastly during the discussion on the Bill we have reiterated that the Bill was attributable to the zero - fare Mainland tour groups which had existed for a period of time
對旅監局將來制訂的行政指引、操守，當局須要求所有旅遊業單位嚴格遵守。
The authorities should also require all units related to the travel industry to strictly abide by the administrative guidelines and codes of conduct formulated by TIA in the future
我希望當局稍後能作適切回應，維護香港作為旅遊之都的聲譽。
I hope that the authorities will give appropriate response later and safeguard Hong Kongs reputation as a premier tourist city
主席，首先，我要衷心感謝《2018年公司條例草案》委員會主席張華峰議員和各位委員、法案委員會秘書處和法律顧問的努力，令《2018年公司條例草案》的審議工作得以順利完成。
President first of all I must extend my heartfelt thanks to Mr Christopher CHEUNG Chairman of the Bills Committee on Companies Amendment Bill 2018 members of the Bills Committee clerk to the Bills Committee and Legal Adviser for their efforts in enabling the scrutiny of the Companies Amendment Bill 2018 the Bill to be completed smoothly
在此，我亦感謝曾經向法案委員會表達寶貴意見的團體及人士。
I also thank various deputations and individuals for presenting their views to the Bills Committee
我們在今年4月向立法會提交《條例草案》後，法案委員會共舉行了兩次會議，討論《條例草案》的政策目的和條文。
After the introduction of the Bill into the Legislative Council in April this year the Bills Committee has held two meetings to discuss the policy objectives and provisions of the Bill
我們在考慮了審議《條例草案》過程中收到的意見及仔細研究《條例草案》的條文後，提交了一些修正案，以便釐清相關條文的涵義，或作出一些技術性修訂。
Having considered the comments received during the deliberation process and after carefully examining the provisions of the Bill we have proposed a number of amendments to state more clearly the meanings of relevant provisions or to make technical amendments
我會在稍後的全體委員會審議階段動議有關修正案。
I will move the amendments later at the Committee stage
關於政策目的，正如我動議二讀辯論時表示，《條例草案》旨在修訂在2014年3月生效的新《公司條例》。
As regards the policy objective as I have said in moving the Second Reading the Bill seeks to amend the new Companies Ordinance Cap . 622 which commenced operation in March 2014
新《公司條例》自實施以來，為在香港註冊成立和營運的公司提供現代化的法律框架，並引入多項簡化法定程序、減低公司遵規成本和照顧中小型企業需要的措施。
Since its implementation the new Companies Ordinance has provided a modern statutory framework for the incorporation and operation of companies in Hong Kong . A number of measures have been introduced under the Ordinance to simplify statutory procedures reduce the compliance costs of companies and cater for the needs of small and medium enterprises SMEs
是次修例旨在反映新《公司條例》實施後的發展情況，釐清政策原意及刪除不清晰和不一致之處；並且進一步放寬新《公司條例》中的一些要求，給予中小企遵規時更大彈性，讓他們在香港營商更為方便。
The current amendment exercise aims to incorporate new developments after the commencement of the new Companies Ordinance clarify policy intent and remove ambiguities and inconsistencies . It also aims to further relax certain requirements under the new Companies Ordinance to provide more flexibility to SMEs when it comes to compliance so as to further facilitate their business in Hong Kong
是次修例建議主要屬技術性質的修訂，概括來說，可以分為兩大類別： 第一類別建議的修訂是為反映新《公司條例》實施後的新發展。
Most of the amendments are technical in nature and can be roughly grouped under two major categories The first category of proposed amendments seeks to incorporate new developments after the commencement of the new Companies Ordinance . This category can be divided into two groups
然而，我們會持續檢討新《公司條例》的實施情況，包括有關的規模準則。剛才提到另一項屬於反映新《公司條例》實施後的新發展而作出的修訂，是因應香港會計師公會發出新的《香港財務報告準則第10號》所作出的。
The second group is to update the accounting - related provisions in the new Companies Ordinance in accordance with new developments of the Hong Kong Accounting Standard
《中華人民共和國香港特別行政區駐軍法》訂明，解放軍駐港部隊不干預香港特別行政區的地方事務，而特區政府在必要時可向中央政府請求駐港部隊協助維持社會治安或救助災害。
The Law of the Peoples Republic of China on the Garrisoning of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region stipulates that the Peoples Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison shall not interfere in the local affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region SAR and that the SAR Government may when necessary ask the Central Government for assistance from the HK Garrison in the maintenance of public order or in disaster relief