These two orders were part of a process we believe has been unjustifiably imposed across the country, not because of the intent of this House to keep New Zealanders safe, but because of the process it took to try and achieve that aim. These orders assisted in the establishment of a scheme that saw the Government prohibit and seize ammunition without compensation. The basis of this scheme was taken to the High Court and, regarding the prohibition of ammunition, Justice Cooke referred in his judgment to a statement made by the then Minister of Police in an affidavit where he says, "The Government decided not to offer a buy-back regime to persons who were in possession of what had become prohibited ammunition. They would have an amnesty only. I confirm that in this respect the Government proceeded on the understanding that there is no legal obligation to provide compensation from public funds for property that becomes prohibited by law." 