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.”