29799 (2023). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 17 Jan 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29799 (2023)
Question asked:	07 Dec 2023
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	20 Dec 2023
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29799_2023
Document guid:	2f0c956f-036c-4408-bac4-308fbac45a4d

29799 (2023). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: Does the Minister intend to “streamline approvals for trials and use of non-GE/GM biotech” as outlined in the National Party’s ‘Harnessing Biotech’ document, and if not, why not?

Hon Judith Collins: I am not responsible for a political party’s manifesto. I intend to progress the priorities outlined in the Speech from the Throne and the coalition agreements that are relevant to my portfolio. As the member will be aware, New Zealand has been held back from some scientific discoveries, and I am committed to promoting science, innovation & technology.