Hon KELVIN DAVIS (Minister of Tourism): Unemployment statistics released yesterday show employment in the accommodation and food services sector, which includes the tourism sector, went down by more than they would in a typical quarter. There is no doubt the tourism sector has incurred job losses due to the impact of COVID-19. Tourism New Zealand surveyed 10,500 tourism operators about the impact of COVID-19 on their business at the end of April. Results showed a large number accessing Government support measures, with 87 percent having accessed wage support. A high percentage of businesses say they will return to work as demand returns, and I've no doubt that the economic package, including the wage subsidies, has helped to save jobs in the industry which may have been lost without our help. 