HC Deb 04 July 2002 vol 388 cc564-5W
Huw Irranca-Davies

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what plans he has to bring forward legislation to reform the ombudsman system. [63978]

Mr. Alexander

I have been asked to reply.

The Government have made clear that they intend to bring forward legislation to replace the existing arrangements with a more unified ombudsman body when parliamentary time allows.

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