§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what plans he has to encourage local authorities to set up local ombudsmen.
§ Mr. GreenwoodAs my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister said in his announcement of 22nd July, the Government accept in principle that an ombudsman system should be established by statute for investigating complaints of maladministration by local government. Detailed proposals will be worked out in consultation with the local authority associations and other interested bodies.