7371 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Written Question

Published date: 08 May 2024

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7371 (2024)
Question asked:	21 Apr 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	05 May 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07371_2024
Document guid:	837099cd-8534-4def-b6f1-1f6f5c3a3ee0

7371 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Is it the Minister’s expectation that they review and/or approve cost-saving plans, if any, relating to their departments, ministries and agencies (if applicable within their portfolio) prior to Cabinet considering the full budget package?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: It is my expectation to be updated about significant implications with my portfolio responsibility as Minister. However, agencies’ cost-savings plans are the responsibility of the chief executive and are subject to Budget decisions which remain confidential until final decisions are approved by Cabinet.