8320 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Customs

Written Question

Published date: 07 May 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8320 (2024)
Question asked:	22 Apr 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Customs
Minister replying:	Hon Casey Costello
Answer received:	01 May 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08320_2024
Document guid:	56ff5def-fd3a-468d-8d06-49bb626f9eda

8320 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Customs: Is it the Minister’s expectation that they review and/or approve cost-saving plans relating to their departments, ministries and agencies, prior to Cabinet considering the full budget package?

Hon Casey Costello: 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.