HC Deb 17 May 1960 vol 623 c1086
27. Dr. Stross

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the salaries paid to the Chief Inspector of Mines and the Chief Inspector of Factories in 1938; and what are the salaries now current.

Mr. Amory

In 1938 a scale ranging from £1,450 to £1,650 in both cases; at the present time £4,400 and £3,500 respectively.

Dr. Stross

In view of the recent legislation and the extra burden and responsibilities placed upon the Chief Inspector of Factories, does not the right hon. Gentleman think that the last figure he gave should be revised upwards and that there should be a similar salary scale for these important people?

Mr. Amory

I understand that the only common feature between these two types of inspector is the title of Chief Inspector. As for the Chief Inspector of Factories, that is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour.

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