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Further to his replies to Questions 3908 - 3919 (2026), did his officials at Kainga Ora provide drafts for these replies and if so, were they aware of Speakers Rulings and Cabinet Manual advice that say that Ministers are responsible for answering in the House on both policy and operational matters when they drafted the replies?

Answered Question 7109 (2026)
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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to his replies to Questions 3908 - 3919 (2026), did his officials at Kainga Ora provide drafts for these replies and if so, were they aware of Speakers Rulings and Cabinet Manual advice that say that Ministers are responsible for answering in the House on both policy and operational matters when they drafted the replies?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Yes, and they were also aware of Speakers' Ruling 182/5