§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many inspectors were employed by Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution on 31 March of each year since 1990; and how many were engaged in work concerned with(a) waste disposal and (b) disposal of radioactive substances.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe information is as follows:
Number of inspectors in post as at: 31 March 1990 105 31 March 1991 115 31 March 1992 148 31 March 1993 170 31 March 1994 188 Under HMIP's integrated structure, work on waste disposal and disposal of radioactive substances is undertaken by staff working in multi-disciplinary teams where individuals address all aspects of the inspectorate's responsibilities for pollution regulation and control.