Parliamentary Ombudsman

House of Lords written question – answered at on 15 May 2006.

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Photo of Lord Lester of Herne Hill Lord Lester of Herne Hill Advisory Team On Legal Matters, Cross-Portfolio and Non-Portfolio Responsibilities

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord McKenzie of Luton on 2 May (WA 55), where the information is held as to how many occasions since 1997 HM Treasury has refused or omitted to give effect to the recommendations of the Parliamentary Ombudsman; and how members of the public may have access to that information.

Photo of Lord McKenzie of Luton Lord McKenzie of Luton Government Whip, Government Whip

HM Treasury is not aware of any occasion since 1997 in which it has refused or omitted to give effect to recommendations of the Parliamentary Ombudsman in relation to HM Treasury's activities. However, as stated in the Written Answer given on 2 May (WA 55) HM Treasury does not hold definitive statistics of this nature. HM Treasury cannot provide this information without first identifying and then reviewing all HM Treasury files relating to every Parliamentary Ombudsman investigation since 1997. This exercise would incur disproportionate cost.

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