16978 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 18 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	16978 (2026)
Question asked:	21 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	12 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_16978_2026
Document guid:	8dc3b057-3c3a-4d34-8c24-235c05815604

16978 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Is the designation of public hospitals as "critical customers" referenced in reply 12093 (2026) a finalised status, or is it still subject to consultation outcomes, given that Phases 3 and 4 of the Fuel Response Plan 2026 were announced as being under consultation on 27 March 2026,?

Hon Simeon Brown: I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 16979 (2026).