§ 116. Mr. A. Edward Daviesasked the Minister of Labour if he will give the comparative numbers of factory inspectors for the years 1945, 1946, 1947 and 1948.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe numbers on 1st December of each year are as follows: 1945, 352; 1946, 330; 1947, 316; 1948, 329.
§ 117. Mr. A. Edward Daviesasked the Minister of Labour if he is satisfied that his Department has a sufficient number of factory inspectors to ensure the proper observance of factory regulations and the provision of healthy industrial conditions.
§ Mr. IsaacsNo. The Civil Service Commission are about to hold a competition for further appointments.