Per-Willy Amundsen, the head of the Storting's Control and Constitutional Committee, has expressed strong disapproval of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s lack of specific answers regarding government actions after disclosures related to the Epstein case. Amundsen finds it shocking and arrogant that the Prime Minister has not directly addressed inquiries from the committee, especially given the serious nature of the revelations. He expected the government to clarify the situation more thoroughly following the extensive disclosures surrounding the foreign services involved.

The committee has previously addressed the Prime Minister with two letters requesting information on what investigations and measures have been implemented by the government in response to the Epstein files. Prime Minister Støre's response pointed to the commencement of investigations by Økokrim, Norway's national authority for the investigation and prosecution of economic and environmental crime, and mentioned that the Storting would establish an external investigative commission. However, Amundsen criticized the lack of direct acknowledgment of the committee’s concerns and questions.

Støre emphasized the importance of maintaining public trust in government agencies through a comprehensive regulatory framework that includes various laws pertaining to administration, public access, archival regulations, and rules governing state employees. Despite this, Amundsen's criticism reflects rising tensions between the legislative and executive branches regarding accountability and transparency in light of serious allegations involving public figures and institutions.