52656 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for Energy

52656 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for Energy: What is the total sum of money spent, if any, on contractors and consultants to assist in any change processes, role disestablishments, and/or restructures, at departments, ministries and agencies for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, listed by month and agency?

Hon Simeon Brown: As Minister of Energy, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. 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 PQ 52652 (2024). With regards to Crown entities under the energy portfolio, I am advised that EECA have none. The Electricity Authority paid Humankind $6,382.50 in August 2024 to review structures that might support and include staff relating to capability bids. No expenditure in the other months.