Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Warner (Labour) on Thursday, 11 May 2006.

Parliamentary Ombudsman

Question: Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bassam of Brighton on 29 March (WA 125), on how many occasions since 1997, and in respect of which specific recommendations, the Commission for Social Care Inspection has refused or omitted to give effect to the recommendations of the Parliamentary Ombudsman.

Answer: We understand from the chair of the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) that, in the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, CSCI has complied with all recommendations issued by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. Data for the period 1 April 2004 to 31 March 2005 are not available, as responses to the ombudsman’s recommendations were not handled centrally within CSCI. CSCI recognises the importance of the ombudsman’s role and is committed to responding in full to all inquiries of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, including compliance with the recommendations made.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5355; 681 c154WA
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Parliamentary Ombudsman
Wednesday, 29 March 2006
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration Commission for Social Care Inspection
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk