Hon Dr DAVID CLARK: It is a nice gesture from the supermarkets, but the price freeze does not address the systemic competition problems in the sector that have been in place for a very long time. This Government does not believe Kiwis should have to spend so much on the basics, especially when supermarkets are earning in excess of a million dollars in excess profits every day. Addressing the rising cost of groceries was a Labour campaign promise at the last election, and I look forward to formally responding on behalf of the Government to the Commerce Commission's recommendations in the coming weeks.