Hon DAVID PARKER: I'm advised that by earlier today, already 16,200 applications for wage subsidy have been received, together with 676 COVID-19 leave applications. I'm further advised that these applications collectively cover more than 50,000 working New Zealanders and that some payments have already been made and more have been authorised. I believe that this is an incredibly fast start by the Public Service, and I'm confident that I speak on behalf of the whole of this House to commend them. 