The Ombudsman today said she had launched an investigation into how much information politicians should have when considering a Special Development Order.Arlene Brock said she welcomed the decision to put SDOs before the Legislature, but said the recent debate surrounding the Tucker’s Point development lacked some important information.During the debate Opposition MPs complained that they were being asked to sign over acres of protected land to save the five-star hotel, which is in financial difficulty, but were not allowed exam Tucker’s Point’s balance sheets.This morning Ms Brock said: “The amendment requiring the vote by the entire Legislature for SDO applications is historic and commendable.“However, decision-making and engagement with this new transparency should not be based on the old adversarial paradigm that characterised too much of the recent debate there seemed to be a plethora or opinions, but a dearth of data.“Decisions of such national importance require thoughtful and respectful exchange. Now that the political process has run its course, we have an opportunity to reflect and learn lessons.”Ms Brock said the “systemic investigation” would look into the scope of research and analysis that ought to be gathered, by environmental and other Government departments, to assist legislators as they consider SDO applications. The investigation aims to clarify what information should be provided to Parliament.She added: “The quality of the decision-making process be Legislatures depends on the quality of information provided to them.“I hope our recommendations will assist in a more reasoned, evidence-based debate for future applications.”The public has until May 6, 5pm to provide the Ombudsman with their views on the matter. Their brief should be less than five pages. The briefs can be hand delivered to the Office of the Ombudsman at 14 Dundonald Street or to info[AT]ombudsman.bmMs Brock added that people should raise their concerns now and not after the report is compiled.She added: “All submissions will be treated in the strictest confidence.”It is not known when the investigation will be made public as the Ombudsman Office stated that investigation process depends in large part on the responses from the public and cannot be predicted.