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Are Ministry of Social Development case workers or call centre workers recommended to ask potential Ministry of Social Development clients whether they have access to a credit card prior to determining their suitability to receive support from the Ministry?

Corrected reply Question 39300 (2026)
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Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Are Ministry of Social Development case workers or call centre workers recommended to ask potential Ministry of Social Development clients whether they have access to a credit card prior to determining their suitability to receive support from the Ministry?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

Corrected reply: I refer the Member to reply number 39301 (2026)