GEORGINA BEYER (Labour-Wairarapa): I will take a brief call, really to say only this: it is disappointing to hear some of the churlish remarks that have come from around the House. It is the right of members to say how they feel about this matter, but perhaps members might like to think for one moment that there but for the grace of God go I, as that could be applicable to a number of members who are sitting in this House. Section 55 as it is currently drafted has inappropriate, surprising, and unexpected consequences. A member in Mr Duynhoven’s situation should not lose his seat. Dual citizenship is not unusual in New Zealand. There is no reason to believe that members of Parliament with dual citizenship cannot put New Zealand’s interests foremost. I commend this bill to the House, and I hope it progresses swiftly.