TNAG-0106-FCO40-142-Proposals-to-appoint-an-Ombudsman-1969 — Page 76

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H.E. the Governor's Address

At the Oening Session of the Legislative Council

1st October, 1969.

38. There have been some additional views expressed both in the press and in a recent Justice report on the need for an Ombudsman here. It was somewhat disappointing to' me to see that little real contribution has been made towards resolving the basic doubts I expressed on the subject last time I spoke about it. I am still very unsure in my own mind that an Ombudsman, restricted as well as bolstered as he must inevitably be by his legal powers, will really be able to achieve anything that cannot be achieved by a suitably assisted UMELCO office: indeed, I still think he will achieve less. I know honourable members. have given a great deal of thought in past months to the proper organisation of this office: and, I still think your proposals should, when finally formulated, be put into effect and evaluated first before we go any further.