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Does he consider the Minister for National Security and Intelligence portfolio to be manageable alongside the full duties of the Prime Ministership without delegation; and if so, why has he delegated it?

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Does he consider the Minister for National Security and Intelligence portfolio to be manageable alongside the full duties of the Prime Ministership without delegation; and if so, why has he delegated it?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes. Portfolio decisions are made taking into account a range of practical and political considerations.