78904 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for National Security and Intelligence

78904 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for National Security and Intelligence: Since November 2023, in how many instances has a conflict of interest resulted in a candidate being declined for a Crown board appointment in a ministry, department or agency for which the Minister is responsible, and if this information is withheld, on what grounds is it being withheld?

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 78937 (2024) provided in my capacity as the Prime Minister.