52714 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for National Security and Intelligence

52714 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for National Security and Intelligence: 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?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: In my capacity as the Minister for National Security and Intelligence I am not a Responsible Minister. In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the Responsible Minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 52851 (2024) provided in my capacity as the Prime Minister.