7(1)Any expenses of the Ombudsman incurred under this Act shall be defrayed by the [F1Secretary of State] out of money provided by Parliament.
(2)The Ombudsman may, with the approval of the [F1Secretary of State] , pay fees or allowances to any person who, in the Ombudsman’s opinion, is qualified to assist him in the discharge of his functions and who so assists him.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)