This is a period of roughly six weeks in which Government Departments are not allowed to communicate with members of the public about any new or controversial Government initiatives (such as modernisation initiatives, and administrative and legislative changes).
在大约6周的时间里，政府各部门不允许同公众就任何新的或有争议的政府动议（如改革动议、行政和立法变化等等）进行交流。