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On what date was the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group established and was it based on any pre-existing contingency plan for economic supply chain disruption, or was it designed and established after the conflict began?

Answered Question 13986 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • On what date was the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group established and was it based on any pre-existing contingency plan for economic supply chain disruption, or was it designed and established after the conflict began?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group was formed on 9 March 2026. It was designed and established after the Middle East conflict had begun, in response to heightened risks to fuel and critical supply chains.