15 Nov 2018

Nick Smith criticises govt over contractor spending

From Morning Report, 8:22 am on 15 November 2018

The Ministry of Social Development has admitted spending much more on contractors and consultants than it first told the public. The Ministry had said it spent $17 million this year, and $33 million last year. In fact it spent $69 million this year and $94 million last year. Neither the State Services Minister, Chris Hipkins, nor the Ministry was willing to be interviewed today. Nick Smith is the National Party spokesperson for State Services. He talks to Susie Ferguson.