§ 41. Mr. A. Edward Daviesasked the Minister of Labour what is being done to deal with the shortage of factory inspectors.
§ Mr. IsaacsTwo open competitions for filling posts in the factory inspectorate will be held this year. After consultation with my Factory and Welfare Advisory Board steps have been taken to lower the age limit for recruiting from 23 to 21, so that younger graduates may be candidates, and to make these openings better known to interested candidates.
§ Mr. DaviesHas any consideration been given to recruiting men who have grown up in the industry, as distinct from graduates, who may very well fill some of these vacancies?
§ Mr. IsaacsYes, Sir; there are some of these men in the inspectorate.