§ 42. Mr. K. Robinsonasked the Minister of Health how many vacancies for public health inspectors there were in the Metropolitan boroughs at the latest date for which figures are available; what proportion of total establishments these vacancies represent; and what steps he will take to assist councils to recruit up to establishment.
§ Miss PittI regret that information about vacancies is not available without special inquiry. While my right hon. and learned Friend cannot assist in filling individual posts, he is confident that the continuing improvement in national recruitment following the establishment of the new Education Board for public health inspectors and other measures will help to relieve local shortages.
§ Mr. RobinsonIs the hon. Lady aware that not only are salaries for these officers on the low side but the existing salary structure works to the disadvantage of London, and that London is training many recruits and then losing them to the Provinces? Will the hon. Lady ask her right hon. and learned Friend to look into this aspect of the problem?
§ Miss PittI know that the shortage is most acute in the industrial areas, but salaries, as the hon. Member is aware, are a matter for the Whitley Council.