§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will strengthen the Factories Inspectorate in the West Midland's in order to reduce industrial accidents.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerThe Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission informs me that arrangements are already in hand for strengthening the Factories Inspectorate throughout Great Britain. 84378W new inspectors have been offered posts in the latest recruitment and further competitions for the recruitment of both specialist inspectors and general inspectors are being held, and there will be further increases in cadre for all types of inspectors for the next few years.