§ Mr. CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many factory inspectors have(a) resigned and (b) retired in 1987; how many new recruits have been employed in the same year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsDuring 1987, a total of 30 of the Health and Safety Executive's factory inspectors resigned, 12 retired and 32 were recruited. A further 35 candidates were successful at the autumn 1987 recruitment competition for factory and agricultural inspectors.