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How many people did the Ministry of Justice suggest to him as possible nominees to fill two open positions on the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) late last year and was he satisfied with the range of potential nominees provided? and 1 other question

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people did the Ministry of Justice suggest to him as possible nominees to fill two open positions on the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) late last year and was he satisfied with the range of potential nominees provided?

  • 259

    Did he consider seeking further nominations to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) after his Associate Minister transferred decision making responsibility to him and if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Ministry of Justice presented me with two nominees. I was satisfied with the two candidates as they filled the requirements on experience and expertise, as well as the membership balance between the firearm-owning community and the non-firearm-owning community, as determined by sections 90(1) and 90(2) of the Arms Act 1983.