# Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005, Paragraph 12


(1) The Ombudsman may obtain advice from any person who, in his opinion, is qualified to give it, to assist him in the discharge of his functions.
(2) The Ombudsman may pay to any person from whom he obtains advice under sub-paragraph (1) such fees or allowances as he may determine.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/10/schedule/1/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-services-ombudsman-wales-act-2005/schedule-1/paragraph-12
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