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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 loans or other credit prior to determining their suitability to receive support from the Ministry?

Corrected reply Question 39305 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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 loans or other credit 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)