Compelling evidence from cattle breeders, vets, and export industry experts has been totally ignored at the select committee. Unfortunately, this is becoming a habit from this Labour Government. There is an alternative approach to the self-destructive proposal for our economy. National believes that the livestock trade should continue but with stronger regulations through maintaining strong animal welfare standards and enhancing New Zealand's long-term trade relationships. The Government has turned a blind eye to submitters and the points that they raised very rightly.