Explanatory Notes

Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002

2002 asp 11

23 April 2002

Commentary on Sections

Supplementary

Section 23 – Interpretation

77.Subsection (2)lists various persons, action by whom may constitute action taken by a listed authority.

78.Subsection (3)ensures that actions taken by UK Ministers and departments on behalf of the Scottish Ministers under agency arrangements cannot be investigated under the Act.

79.Subsection (4) makes provision similar to that made by section 13(3)(b) to reflect the special circumstances of the Scottish Administration.