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Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 June 2011.


Care Services: Winterbourne View

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether concerns over the treatment of elderly persons at Winterbourne Hospital reported to the Care Quality Commission were all reported to the Local Government Ombudsman individually, were subject to investigation and responded to in writing.
Answer

The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) acts independently of central and local government in the investigation of complaints. As such, Ministers and officials have no remit to comment on an investigation, including the Ombudsman's decisions about whether or not to investigate a particular case, or the factors which might be taken into account as part of this. Information in respect of the LGO is not held in the department. The noble Lord may wish to contact the LGO for further information.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9890; 728 c325-6WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Complaints Local Government Ombudsman Winterbourne View Hospital
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk