Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7)

[F1 Part 3A E+W Investigation of complaints about privately arranged or funded adult social care

Textual Amendments

F1 Pt. 3A inserted (1.10.2010) by Health Act 2009 (c. 21), s. 40(1), Sch. 5 para. 2; S.I. 2010/1863, art. 2

Arrangements with other Commissioners etc. E+W

34N Collaborative working with other Commissioners E+W

(1) If, at any stage in the course of an investigation under this Part, a Local Commissioner forms the opinion that the matters which are the subject of the investigation include a matter within the jurisdiction of—

(a) the Parliamentary Commissioner,

(b) the Health Service Commissioner, or

(c) both,

the Local Commissioner may conduct an investigation under this Part jointly with that Commissioner or those Commissioners.

(2) A Local Commissioner must obtain the consent of the person affected or the complainant (if any) before agreeing to a joint investigation referred to in subsection (1).

(3) If a Local Commissioner forms the opinion that a complaint being investigated by—

(a) the Parliamentary Commissioner,

(b) the Health Service Commissioner, or

(c) both,

relates partly to a matter within the Local Commissioner's jurisdiction by virtue of this Part, the Local Commissioner may conduct an investigation under this Part jointly with that Commissioner or those Commissioners.

(4) If a Local Commissioner conducts an investigation jointly with another person, the requirements of section 34H(1)(c) and (5) (so far as relating to a case where the Local Commissioner conducts an investigation under this Part) may be satisfied by a statement or report made jointly with that person.]