STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

This Statement of Intent has been prepared in accordance with section 38 of the Public Finance Act 1989.

The Chief Executive of the Department of Labour acknowledges that, in signing this statement, he is responsible for the information contained in this Statement of Intent.

The performance forecast for the year ending 30 June 2007 for each class of outputs specified in the statements of forecast service performance is as agreed with the Minister responsible for each Vote administered by the Department.

The financial performance forecast for the year ending 30 June 2007 in the forecast financial statements is as agreed with the Minister of Labour, who is the Minister responsible for the financial performance of the Department of Labour.

We certify that the information contained in this report is consistent with existing appropriations and the appropriations set out in the Appropriation (2006/07 Estimates) Bill.

Chief Executive

Director of Finance

28 April 2006