§ Mr. Dayasked the Home Secretary whether he can state the total authorised strength of the factory inspectorate, men and women, for the 12 months ended the last convenient date; and can he give particulars of the increase that has taken place in same during the last 12 months?
§ Sir S. HoareThe total authorised strength of the factory inspectorate on 31st March last was 307. During the 12 months ended 31st March the inspectorate was increased by 26. The appointments included an additional deputy chief inspector, an additional superintending inspector, three medical inspectors, seven engineering inspectors, one electrical inspector and 13 other inspectors.