The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Skelmersdale on 2016-09-06.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to publish an affirmative order to amend the law on public footpaths.
Lord Gardiner of Kimble
I am unable to confirm a precise date at present. The Government expects to publish an affirmative order later in the session. I would be happy to meet my Noble Friend and other interested peers to discuss progress with the whole package of reform.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Skelmersdale on 2016-09-14.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they began to draft legislation to combine the activities of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman with those of the Local Government Ombudsman, whether this work is continuing, and when they expect to introduce such a bill into Parliament.
Baroness Mobarik
In December 2015 the Government confirmed its intention to bring forward draft legislation to create a Public Service Ombudsman, encompassing the existing jurisdictions of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman and the Local Government Ombudsman. The intention remains to publish a draft Bill in this parliamentary session.