10487 (2024). Dr Tracey McLellan to the Minister of Corrections

Written Question

Published date: 24 May 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	10487 (2024)
Question asked:	07 May 2024
Member asking:	Dr Tracey McLellan
Portfolio:	Minister of Corrections
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Mitchell
Answer received:	20 May 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_10487_2024
Document guid:	ac735c18-5777-44f7-8b0c-fb2e7090af29

10487 (2024). Dr Tracey McLellan to the Minister of Corrections: What modelling has he seen, if any, regarding an increased prison population and the impact to Corrections resources?

Hon Mark Mitchell: I refer the member to the briefing I received as the incoming Minister in 2023, which is publicly available at: https://www.corrections.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/50974/Briefing_to_the_Incoming_Minister_2023.pdf Information relating to modelling regarding an increased prison population and any impact it may cause is withheld in accordance with Speakers’ Ruling 199/6. I also receive regular updates from my officials on a range of matters, including via regular meetings and my weekly report.