Bringing in civil unions is the "morally right" thing to do, says Associate Justice Minister David Benson-Pope, despite some "nervous nellies" in the Labour caucus. Speaking to a 40-strong civil union supporters meeting in Dunedin over the weekend, Benson-Pope answered a wide range of questions from the audience, as did MP Tim Barnett who also attended. "There might be a few nervous nellies in our caucus," he said, "but Labour is prepared to take a stand on matters of human rights." Organiser Barb Long was pleased with the turnout at the meeting, attended by straights and gays. A support group has now been formed.