29680 (2023). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

29680 (2023). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What is the number of work seminars held by the Ministry of Social Development since March 2017 by quarter and region?

Hon Louise Upston: I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that Work and Income sites periodically offer workshops, seminars, job expos, and other events. Each site tailors their offerings and the frequency of events based on the needs of their clients, and whether there are opportunities with employers for job expos. These events are locally-driven, and part of regional business-as usual activities. I am further advised that the Ministry is unable to provide the information sought by the Member within a written parliamentary question timeframe as it would take substantial effort and require the Ministry to divert personnel from their core duties. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199-6, I consider that the time, and hence the expense, of answering these questions within this timeframe is not in the public interest.