13372 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 22 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	13372 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Rt Hon Chris Hipkins
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	19 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_13372_2026
Document guid:	2fdd05bb-bcdc-4488-8ea7-d6f2cd7fb553

13372 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister: What circumstances, if any, meant that it was necessary to delegate responsibilities within the National Security and Intelligence portfolio to an Associate Minister?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: None. I believe in providing additional opportunities to members of my Cabinet where possible.