§ 1. Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for India whether, according to the latest information he has, the factory inspectorate in India has been increased during the previous two years; and can he give the total present number?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Wedgwood Benn)According to the latest information available the total of the inspectorate is 48, including nine part-time additional factory inspectors. This represents a reduction of one on the figure for a year previously.
§ Mr. BENNI have composed the answer from the figures which are available. I will inquire into the other point if my hon. Friend wishes.