§ Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will increase the number of inspectors employed by the Health and Safety Executive; and whether he has any proposals to change the annual budget of the Health and Safety Executive.
§ Mr. NichollsThe number of inspectors employed by the Health and Safety Executive is a matter for the Health and Safety Commission, acting within its grant-in-aid provision. The planned provision for 1988–89 and future years is currently under consideration.