35320 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35320 (2026)
Question asked:	06 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	16 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35320_2026
Document guid:	fec36212-52a2-441e-b7dd-77abe6ead225

35320 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: Which provisions of the Cabinet Manual, if any, does he consider apply to public statements made by Ministers about national or ethnic groups?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: I consider that Paragraph 2.56 of the Cabinet Manual applies, which is available on the following website: Conduct, public duty, and personal interests | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC)