asked the Minister for the Public Service when the Ombudsman will be appointed.
Written Answers. - Appointment of Ombudsman.
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As indicated in the document "Principal Features of the Budget" circulated by the Minister of Finance on 25 March 1982, a sum of £130,000 has been provided to enable the office of Ombudsman to be established during the current year. I hope to be in a position to put the necessary resolutions for the appointment of the Ombudsman to both Houses in the near future.