SCHEDULE 3Amendments of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11)
Advisers and other services
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For paragraph 10 there is substituted—
Advisers and other services
10
1
The Ombudsman may obtain advice, assistance or any other service from any person who, in the opinion of the Ombudsman, is qualified to give it.
2
The Ombudsman may pay to that person such fees and allowances as the Ombudsman determines.
3
Any payment under sub-paragraph (2) is subject to the approval of the Parliamentary corporation.