Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 April 2004. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Monday, 5 April 2004.

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Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question

How the annual number of complaints received by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration compares with the annual number of complaints received by parliamentary ombudsmen in other European and Commonwealth countries, taking into account population sizes in those countries [HL 2181] and further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bassam of Brighton on 17 March (WA 55), whether they are aware of any country which restricts access to a parliamentary ombudsman to members of that Parliament [HL 2183].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2181; 659 c217-8WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Complaints Access Ombudsman Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration