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Question 431 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to 53673 (2025), what is the average time taken, if any, between the Ministry of Health receiving a claim for historic abuse and referring it for a decision?
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Hon Matt Doocey
Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health
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I am advised that the time to close a file varies on the circumstances with the average being 6 to 8 weeks after it is referred for a decision.