[F113(1)Expenditure incurred by the Ombudsman in the discharge of his functions is to be met by the Lord Chancellor.N.I.
(2)The Lord Chancellor may by direction require the Ombudsman—
(a)not to incur costs and expenditure in excess of a specified amount without his consent;
(b)to follow specified procedures in relation to his costs and expenditure.
(3)A direction under sub-paragraph (2) may relate to all of the Ombudsman's costs and expenditure, or to costs and expenditure of a specified description.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3A inserted (25.9.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 124, 148, Sch. 15; S.I. 2006/1537, art. 3
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 3A para. 13: transfer of functions (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 17 para. 17 (with arts. 28-31)