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Were there any staff increases at the Ministry of Education sensitive claims process following the announcement on the 9 May 2025 about redress claims for abuse in care, if so, how many?

Answered Question 1299 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Were there any staff increases at the Ministry of Education sensitive claims process following the announcement on the 9 May 2025 about redress claims for abuse in care, if so, how many?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

Yes. I am advised that in the 2024/25 financial year, six additional staff were employed within the Sensitive Claims team after 9 May 2025.