7784 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

7784 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What process, if any, was employed by the Minister’s departments, ministries and agencies to brief the Minister on any savings and their impact on services and functions, as a result of the Government’s directive to reduce expenditure in the public service?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that these decisions are the responsibility of the relevant Chief Executive. Furthermore, I am advised that these decisions are still to be finalised and are subject to staff consultation. These decisions will be finalised after final Cabinet decisions on Budget 2024, which has not yet occurred.