§ MR. J. CATHCART WASONI beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many inspectors of fish-curing stations have been appointed throughout Scotland; and if he will consider the desirability of appointing men as well as women inspectors.
§ * MR. GLADSTONEThe inspection of fish-curing stations forms part of the general work of the Factory Department, and is carried out by the ordinary staff. No special inspectors are appointed for the purpose. The ordinary staff in Scotland consists of nine men inspectors, one 1413 lady inspector, and five inspectors' assistants. Special attention has been given recently to the fish-curing stations in Scotland, and the supervision of them will be still further improved by the creation of the new district in North Scotland, which has recently been determined upon, with headquarters in Inverne'S. I may add that the great majority of the stations, as being workshops, also come under the control of the local authorities in regard to the sanitary provisions of the Factory Act.