§ 50. Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Labour how many factory inspectors were appointed as a result of the most recent competition; and of these, how many were graduates in engineering, chemistry or physics, respectively; and how many had more than one year's industrial experience before the appointment was made.
§ Sir W. MoncktonSeven have been appointed so far, and of these one has a degree in physics and more than a year's industrial experience. Three other candidates, one of whom has a degree in chemistry and more than a year's industrial experience, are expected to take up appointment within the next month or two.
§ Dr. StrossIn view of the difficulty of obtaining enough suitably trained staff, will the Minister consider the appointment of an independent committee to advise him on the recruiting of personnel to the factory inspectorate?
§ Sir W. MoncktonI am prepared to consider that suggestion. All the time I am doing my best to secure these recruits. There are difficulties, but we are not as short of them as we were.
§ Dr. StrossIn order to help the Minister to make up his mind, I beg to give notice that I shall raise this matter on the Adjournment a week tomorrow.