§ Mr. ARTHUR HENDERSONasked the number of inspectors proposed to be appointed under the Trade Boards Act; the amount of salary to be paid to each inspector; and the methods of appointment?
Mr. BUXTONThe estimates for this year provide for eight officers in connection with the Trade Boards Act, with salaries ranging from £150 to £200 in the third-class, to £300 to £400 in the first class. At present four have been appointed, and the question whether further appointments should be made is now being considered. The appointments are made by the Board of Trade.