The Commissioner for Complaints (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1997

4.  In Article 6 (staff and expenses) after paragraph (1) insert—

(1A) To assist him in—

(a)any investigation pursuant to a complaint under Article 7 where the complaint relates to action taken by or on behalf of a health and social services body; or

(b)any investigation pursuant to a complaint under Article 8 or 8A.

the Commissioner may obtain advice from any person who, in his opinion, is qualified to give it.

(1B) The Commissioner may pay to any person from whom he obtains advice under paragraph (1A) such fees or allowances as he may determine with the approval of the Department..