Women Factory Inspectors.

HC Deb 28 February 1906 vol 152 c1127

MR. KING (Cheshire, Knutsford)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he contemplates increasing the number of women factory inspectors.

MR. GLADSTONE

The Answer to this Question is in the affirmative.

MR. H. J. TENNANT (Berwickshire)

How many inspectors will be added?

MR. GLADSTONE

I am not prepared to state at present.

MR. SLOAN

Will there be one for Ireland?

MR. GLADSTONE

The whole matter is under consideration at present.