Commentary on Sections Section 34N: Collaborative working with other Commissioners
347.Section 34N applies if a Local Commissioner in conducting an investigation considers that the investigation raises a matter which could be the subject of investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner or the Health Service Commissioner. A Local Commissioner may then, if the complainant consents, carry out a joint investigation with the Parliamentary Commissioner or the Health Service Commissioner, or both. Under subsection (3) a Local Commissioner may similarly collaborate in the investigation of a complaint being investigated by the Parliamentary Commissioner or Health Service Commissioner.