§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will bring forward proposals to extend to Wales similar provisions to those of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Complaints Act 1967, section 7, subsections (2) to (10); and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsSince the Commission for Local Administration in Wales was established in 1974 there have been 160 cases in Wales where maladministration was found. In only six cases, or some 4 per cent. of the total, was it considered that the final outcome of the case was unsatisfactory. We have noted the situation, but have no present plans to extend this legislation to Wales.
§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether, in the light of the view expressed by the chairman of the Commission for Local Administration in England in her last annual report, he will bring forward proposals that people should be able to complain to a local commissioner either direct or through a member of the authority involved.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe same point has been made by the Commissioner for Local Administration in Wales. The question is under consideration by the Government.