Territorial Extent and Devolution
5.Principally, the Act extends to England and Wales but an amendment or repeal made in this Act has the same extent as the provision that it amends or repeals. It is, however, primarily concerned with the investigation by the Ombudsman of complaints of maladministration or service failure in relation to the action of listed authorities that exercise functions in Wales or in relation to Wales. Consequently, the Act primarily applies to Wales. Various powers to make subordinate legislation and other functions are conferred on the National Assembly for Wales.