What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

Answer

For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 26844 (2026) The Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha has not identified any cost pressures in Vote Disabled People during the Budget 2026 process that were not addressed in Budget 2026. The Ministry has not identified a consolidated list of separate cost-pressure advice documents provided to the Minister before Budget 2026.