Parliamentary Commissioner: Right of Public Access (Hansard, 8 September 2003)

HL Deb 08 September 2003 vol 652 cc8-9WA 9WA

§ Lord Lester of Herne Hill
asked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they intend to give a high priority to amending the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 so as to create a direct right of public access to the Parliamentary Ombudsman, without the need for intervention by a Member of Parliament. [HL3994]

§ Lord Williams of Mostyn
The Government's position is set out in the response to the Public Administration Select Committee's report on Ombudsman Issues, published on 22 July. A copy has been sent to the noble Lord.