The Ombudsman shall make an annual report to the Lord Chancellor on the discharge of his functions during the year to which the report relates.

The Ombudsman may, in addition, report to the Lord Chancellor at any time on any matter relating to the discharge of the Ombudsman’s functions.

The Ombudsman shall provide the Lord Chancellor with such information relating to the discharge of his functions as the Lord Chancellor may see fit to require.

The Lord Chancellor shall lay before each House of Parliament a copy of any annual report made to him under sub-paragraph (1).