Paragraph 15

The notes referred to in paragraph 14(1)(b) are—

1.In the case of a body which has functions exercisable otherwise than in relation to Wales (as well as in relation to Wales or a part of Wales) no investigation may be conducted by the Welsh Administration Ombudsman in respect of action in connection with the exercise of the body’s functions otherwise than in relation to Wales.

2. In the case of the Environment Agency no investigation may be conducted by the Welsh Administration Ombudsman in respect of action in connection with the exercise of its flood defence functions (within the meaning of the M1Water Resources Act 1991).

F12A. In the case of the National Council for Education and Training for Wales no investigation may be conducted by the Welsh Administration Ombudsman in respect of action taken by virtue of paragraph 11 or 12 of Schedule 10 to the Learning and Skills Act 2000.

3.In the case of an urban development corporation no investigation may be conducted by the Welsh Administration Ombudsman in respect of action in connection with the exercise of its functions in relation to town and country planning.

Subject to paragraph 16, the Assembly may by order amend sub-paragraph (1) by—

If and to the extent that a function is exercisable in relation to the Welsh language or any other aspect of Welsh culture it shall be regarded for the purposes of this paragraph and paragraph 16 as exercisable in relation to Wales.