Hon CARMEL SEPULONI: I think that that member knows that gangs taking up emergency accommodation is not a huge issue in our regions, and so it seems that it's just an attempt to demonise those that are in emergency accommodation. When people apply for emergency housing grants, they are asked whether or not they have gang affiliation. You cannot force people to tick "Yes" to that question. The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and emergency housing is the last port of call for all New Zealanders when they find themselves homeless. At times, that is also gang members. So I do want to remind the House, though, that none of my regional commissioners have highlighted a massive increase or any type of increase in gang members seeking emergency accommodation. 