BARBARA KURIGER (National—Taranaki - King Country): Thank you, Madam Speaker. It is a pleasure to stand tonight and speak to this Maritime Transport (MARPOL Annex VI) Amendment Bill in the second reading. I do remember speaking on a previous reading. I wasn't in the select committee when this went through. It is a very important bill. It is important because New Zealand getting involved now with this MARPOL Annex will strengthen New Zealand's ability to play a credible role in negotiations in the International Maritime Organization and to push for global ambition and to improve New Zealand's ability to protect its trade and economic interests. 