§ Annabelle EwingTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what payments have been made to individuals following findings of maladministration by ombudsmen with responsibility for agencies under the remit of his Department in the last 12 months; and what plans he has to review the powers to increase the level of awards that can be made. [48051]
§ Mr. Andrew Smith[holding answer 10 April 2002]: No payments were made in 2001–02. I have no plans to review the powers to increase levels of awards.