What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

Answer

Meetings are often declined for a variety of reasons, including scheduling, travel, conflicting events, or other pressing matters. Those requests that have been declined may be reconsidered when the diary permits. I am advised that requests for meetings or to attend events may come through multiple channels into my office. Requiring my staff to deviate from their core day-to-day duties to collate this information is not in the public interest.