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Further to Reply 38352 (2026), does the Prime Minister consider that ministers commenting publicly about forthcoming Cabinet decisions undermines the integrity of the Cabinet decision-making process?

Answered Question 40933 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • Further to Reply 38352 (2026), does the Prime Minister consider that ministers commenting publicly about forthcoming Cabinet decisions undermines the integrity of the Cabinet decision-making process?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I consider that Ministers commenting publicly about forthcoming Cabinet decisions could undermine the integrity of the Cabinet decision-making process in some situations and depending on the context.