51971 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

51971 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: How many staff employed at the ministries, agencies and departments for which the Minister is responsible have signed non-disclosure agreements since 27 November 2023, listed by agency, role title and the date the agreement was signed, if any?

Hon Judith Collins: As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Development’s answer to written parliamentary question 52028 (2024). With regard to agencies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that no staff have signed a non-disclosure agreement since 27 November 2023.