Complaints Procedure
The Commission seeks to carry out its functions, which are
prescribed by statute, in an efficient and impartial manner,
and to treat all parties to its inquiries with courtesy and
as helpfully as possible. However, if you believe that things
have gone wrong, please send us your complaints. We will take
them seriously.
How do I make my complaint?
Complaints relating to a particular inquiry should be addressed
to the Inquiry Secretary of that inquiry at Victoria House,
Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4AD.
Complaints of a general nature should be addressed to the
Chief Executive Officer of the Commission.
Oral complaints over the telephone will be given the same
consideration as written complaints, but it would be helpful
if complaints could be put in writing wherever possible.
You should include:
- your name and address
- copies of any correspondence to which the complaint refers
(but this is not essential)
- the names of persons involved
- details about what has gone wrong or has not been handled
properly.
What will happen next?
All complaints will be carefully investigated. We will aim
to give a full reply to your complaint within 10 working days
of receiving it. If this is not possible, we will send you
an acknowledgement within 5 working days explaining why and
saying when you can expect a full reply.
Is there anyone else I can ask to look into my complaint?
We treat all complaints fairly. But if you are not satisfied
with how we have handled your complaint, you can ask your
MP to make a complaint on your behalf to the Parliamentary
Commissioner for Administration (the "Ombudsman").
You cannot complain direct to the Ombudsman, only through
your MP. Your local library or Citizens Advice Bureau can
give you his or her name.
Last Revised 8/04
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