Scottish Parliament nominates new Ombudsman

Date of article: 01/04/2025

Daily News of: 02/04/2025

Country:  United Kingdom - Scotland

Author: Scottish Public Services Ombudsman

Article language: en

Today, Tuesday 1 April 2025, the Scottish Parliament agreed the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body’s (SPBC) recommendation, that Paul McFadden be appointed Scotland’s fourth Public Services Ombudsman. 

Rosemary Agnew, the current Ombudsman’s, eight-year term ends on 30 April 2025. In the interim until Paul takes up office, Andrew Crawford, a member of the SPSO Senior Leadership Team, will be appointed as the Interim Ombudsman from 1 May 2025. 

Rosemary Agnew said; 

“Congratulations to Paul McFadden. I welcome the announcement and the interim arrangements, as this will ensure there is no break or dip in service for our service users - complainants, whistleblowers, applicants to the Scottish Welfare Fund, and public bodies.”

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