8353 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Internal Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 08 May 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8353 (2024)
Question asked:	22 Apr 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	02 May 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08353_2024
Document guid:	19ac1d11-096f-4b12-a150-2fcbd150d30f

8353 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Internal Affairs: 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 Brooke van Velden: It is my expectation to be updated about significant implications with my portfolio responsibility as Minister of Internal Affairs. However, agencies’ cost-savings plans are the responsibility of Chief Executives and are subject to Budget decisions which remain confidential.