§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many inspectors are employed in the field to check on the use of and levels of pesticides. [37744]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordInspectors or other enforcement officers are not allocated solely to matters relating to pesticides. Pesticides work forms only part of a range of work for which they are responsible. This includes, for example, the health and safety of people at work, the protection and improvement of the water environment and the protection of wildlife. As at 1 October 1995, the total number of inspectors or enforcement officers in the field are set out in the table.
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Figures for Great Britain unless otherwise stated Number Health and Safety Executive 742 Local Authorities 6,560 National Rivers Authority (England and Wales) 545 River Purification Authorities (Scotland) 111 Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (England and Wales) 34 Scottish Office (Scotland) 59