Hon CARMEL SEPULONI (Minister for Social Development): The Government has already taken strong action to support the economy in response to COVID-19 and is rolling out a comprehensive plan, including: working with industry to support affected businesses, including an $11 million tourism package; agreeing to a business continuity package; and directing work on an economic stimulus package building on the already announced $12 billion New Zealand Upgrade Programme. As mentioned in my response to oral question No. 6, the additional measures announced to date that the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is specifically leading or actively contributing to are: standing up rapid response teams in the most impacted regions; the temporary removal of stand-down periods from 23 March to ensure faster access to financial assistance; and working alongside the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to develop a wage subsidy option for employers and on redeployment options. We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that MSD is poised and ready to support those who are able to stay in work, find alternative work, or enter into further upskilling and training if and when required.