Hon MEKA WHAITIRI: When the MOU was signed, there were five conditions on the United States National Academy of Sciences' list. The MOU recognised that other conditions might be added in the future. Two new conditions have been added, including monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance and hypertension. This means that under the terms of the MOU, Vietnam veterans in New Zealand who have been diagnosed with these new conditions are now entitled to an ex gratia payment of $40,000. If they have died of the condition before receiving an ex gratia payment, their spouse or partner may be entitled to $25,000. As I've noted, a total of $29.6 million has been paid to 740 Vietnam veterans who have met one of these new conditions. Further payments will be made as applications from veterans, spouses, and families are received. In some cases, the ex gratia payment of $40,000 can be life changing. This support from the Government shows the commitment we have for our veterans.