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Following 38343 (2026), why did the Minister for the South Island provide comments in Reply 36368 (2026) in his "capacity as the local member of Parliament", when written questions are asked of and responded to by Ministers in their capacity as Ministers?

Answered Question 39332 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Following 38343 (2026), why did the Minister for the South Island provide comments in Reply 36368 (2026) in his "capacity as the local member of Parliament", when written questions are asked of and responded to by Ministers in their capacity as Ministers?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

Because the comments referred to in the question were made in my capacity as the local Member of Parliament, rather than in my role as Minister, and I thought it would be helpful to provide some accurate information to the member asking the question.