HC Deb 18 May 1931 vol 252 cc1566-7
3. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for India the number of whole-time or part-time factory inspectors that are employed in India; and how many of these inspectors are women?

Mr. BENN

At the beginning of this year the number was 47, including one woman inspector in Bombay.

Mr. DAY

Has the right hon. Gentleman received any information from the Government of India as to their present intention of increasing the number of whole-time women inspectors?

Mr. BENN

I cannot say. The hon. Member must remember the financial stringency which prevails.

Sir NAIRNE STEWART SANDEMAN

Does Mr. Gandhi appoint these inspectors?