35709 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 23 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35709 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	18 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35709_2026
Document guid:	bfbec744-c914-4216-be0f-88e5ad5f92d9

35709 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: Does he consider that he is accountable to the House for statements made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs concerning China irrespective of the capacity in which those statements were made?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: No.