22 May 2019
David Lawson
[FYI request #10281 email]
Kia ora David
Transfer of request for official information, reference: 0054239
Thank you for your email of 17 May 2019, asking for the following information under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act):
1. “official information associated with both the development of an agreed set of actions by the
Medical Issues Working Group
(i) the names of the individuals, organisations and entities that were involved in the development
of an agreed set of actions by the Medical Issues Working Group.
(i ) Briefing Papers (BP) to the minister that proceed the BP dated 12 December 2018 Briefing
Paper No: BP 18-040 to the Minister and Associate minister of ACC which reference the
development of an agreed set of actions by the Medical Issues Working Group.
(i i) submissions and papers that have been contributed to the development of an agreed set of
actions by the Medical Issues Working Group from the individuals, organisations and entities
named in response to OIA Request 3 Clarification (a), (i).
2. official information associated with.. . . . .and the Medical Issues Working Group themselves.
(i) The Briefing Papers to the Minister of ACC advising him of the formation of the and the Medical
Issues Working Group themselves, and the internal documentation between MBIE, and the
medical working group.. or those associated with the creation and formation of the group.
(i i) confirmation as to the date when the Medical Issues Working Group was actually formed.
(iii) copies of the internal ACC and MBIE documentation that details who the group is answerable
to, the structure and number of memebers in the group, and whether this group has any
obligation's to consult with ACC claimant advocacy groups and or ACC claimant lead feedback
groups or organisations.
(i i) the minutes and agenda's of all of the Medical Working Group's meetings and communications
with ACC and or MBIE.”
This request is being transferred in part to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment for
response because ACC understands this information is held by them. or the information is more closely
connected with their functions. This decision was made under section 14 of the Act.
The parts of the request we are transferring are:
1. … the internal documentation between MBIE, and the medical working group.. or those associated
with the creation and formation of the group.
2. copies of the internal MBIE documentation that details who the group is answerable to, the
structure and number of memebers in the group, and whether this group has any obligation's to
consult with ACC claimant advocacy groups and or ACC claimant lead feedback groups or
organisations.
OIA Ref: 0054239
If you have any questions about this transfer, you can email me at
[email address].
Nāku iti noa, nā
Emma Coats
Manager Official Information Act Services
Government Engagement & Support
Accident Compensation Corporation
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