HC Deb 19 June 1924 vol 174 c2298
21. Mr. GILBERT

asked the Home Secretary if he will state, approximately, how many factories in the County of London, come under the inspection of his Department, and how many factory inspectors, male and female, are employed on factory inspection in this district?

Mr. HENDERSON

I cannot give separate figures for the County of London, as the county area is split up among 10 separate districts which include also parts of other counties. The total number of factories and workshops in the 10 districts is about 51,000, and the inspection staff 32, of whom eight are women.

Mr. GILBERT

Do the 10 districts include Greater London, or can the right hon. Gentleman say approximately what the 10 districts mean?

Mr. HENDERSON

I am afraid that I cannot.