SCHEDULE 3Amendments of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11)
14Advisers and other services
For paragraph 10 there is substituted—
10Advisers and other services
1
The Ombudsman may obtain advice, assistance or any other service from any person who, in the opinion of the Ombudsman, is qualified to give it.
2
The Ombudsman may pay to that person such fees and allowances as the Ombudsman determines.
3
Any payment under sub-paragraph (2) is subject to the approval of the Parliamentary corporation.