Working with other ombudsmen
16Working jointly with the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
1
This section applies where it appears to the Commissioner that—
a
he is entitled to examine a particular case under regulations made under section 10; and
b
the case is one which could also be the subject of an investigation by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.
2
Where the Commissioner considers it appropriate, he must—
a
inform the Ombudsman about the case; and
b
consult him in relation to it.
3
Where the Commissioner consults the Ombudsman under this section he and the Ombudsman may—
a
co-operate with each other in relation to the case;
b
conduct a joint examination of the case;
c
prepare and publish a joint report in relation to the examination.
4
The F1Welsh MinistersF1 may by order provide that this section is also to apply where it appears to the Commissioner that a case could be the subject of an investigation by a person who is specified in the order as if references in this section to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales were references to that person.