I do contrast this with the Clark Government. The select committee report on the same issue was at least reasoned. But I want to read to the Parliament what the Clark Government said: "This law is needed as a transitional measure as we adopt from FPP to MMP. That's why it has a sunset clause expiring in five years. We believe the rate of defections will follow a similar trend to other countries declining and as parties and members adapt to the new electoral system." That prediction proved correct. There have been negligible party defections over the last six parliaments. 