§ 192 Schedule 3, page 76, line 32, at end insert:
§ '(3) The reference in sub-paragraph (2) to pensions, allowances or gratuities includes a reference to pensions, allowances or gratuities by way of compensation to or in respect of any of the Ombudsman's staff who suffer loss of employment or loss or diminution of emoluments.'
§ 193 Page 77, line 26, at end insert:
§ `Acting Ombudsman
§ 9.—(1) The Lord Chancellor may appoint a person to exercise the functions of the Ombudsman where—
- (a) the Ombudsman's office becomes vacant; or
- (b) the Ombudsman—
- (i) is incapable of exercising his functions; or
- (ii) considers that it would be inappropriate for him to exercise any of his functions in connection with a particular matter (because of a possible conflict of interests or for any other reason).
§ (2) A person so appointed shall have the powers of the Ombudsman but shall act only in accordance with the terms on which he is appointed.
§ (3) The Lord Chancellor may pay to any person so appointed such remuneration as he may determine with the approval of the Treasury.'.
§ The Lord ChancellorMy Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 192 and 193 en bloc. I spoke to these amendments when speaking to Amendment No. 38.
Moved, That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 192 and 193. —(The Lord Chancellor.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.