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(1)Subsection (2) applies where an applicant for assistance in pursuance of section 2 is dissatisfied with the outcome of a review by a local authority in pursuance of section 3.
(2)An application for a further review may be made to the Ombudsman—
(a)by the applicant, or
(b)by a person authorised for the purpose by the applicant.
(3)An application under subsection (2) may be made orally or in writing.
(4)The Ombudsman must not consider an application under subsection (2) made more than one month after the day on which the applicant first had notice of the outcome of the review by the local authority in pursuance of section 3, unless the Ombudsman is satisfied that there are circumstances which make it appropriate to consider an application made outwith that period.
(5)It is for the Ombudsman to determine whether an application under subsection (2) has been duly made.
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