29303 (2023). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 17 Jan 2024

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29303 (2023)
Question asked:	06 Dec 2023
Member asking:	Hon Peeni Henare
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	20 Dec 2023
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29303_2023
Document guid:	b2c11d43-72ba-4e3c-a287-f7ab82991f99

29303 (2023). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Defence: Has the Minister Instructed their public service Chief Executives to begin reducing consultant and contractor expenditure, and to report on current spending within 100 days, and if so on what date did they make this instruction?

Hon Judith Collins: I am currently consulting with officials on appropriate steps for financial management and ensuring taxpayer value.