[F125AWorking jointly with the Commissioner for Older People in WalesE+W
(1)This section applies where it appears to the Ombudsman that—
(a)there is a complaint in respect of a matter which he is entitled to investigate; and
(b)the matter is one which could also be the subject of an examination by the Commissioner for Older People in Wales (the `Commissioner').
(2)Where the Ombudsman considers it appropriate, he must—
(a)inform the Commissioner about the matter; and
(b)consult him in relation to it.
(3)Where the Ombudsman consults the Commissioner under this section, he and the Commissioner may—
(a)co-operate with each other in relation to the matter;
(b)conduct a joint investigation into the matter;
(c)prepare and publish a joint report in relation to the investigation.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 25A, 25B inserted (14.10.2006) by Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 2006 (c. 30), ss. 22, 23, Sch. 4 para. 2(2); S.I. 2006/2699, art. 2