§ 4. Mr. DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for India the total present number of the factory inspectorate; and whether there has been any increase during the previous 12 months?
§ Earl WINTERTONAccording to the latest information available, the total of the factory inspectorate in India is 49, including nine part-time additional factory inspectors. I am unable to say whether there has been any increase during the previous 12 months.
§ Mr. DAYDoes not the Noble Lord think that this is a very small number for India, and will he consider suggesting an increase in the number?
§ Earl WINTERTONI do not think the hon. Member is aware that this comes under the transferred services, and that any consideration of the numbers required would be a matter for the local governments, the Provincial and Presidency Governments.