§ Mr. SNOWDENasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the number of factories and workshops in which lead is used in processes of manufacture subject to special regulations under the Factory and Workshop Act, allot; and how many of His Majesty's inspectors visit these factories and workshops with a view to see that the special regulations are enforced?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe total number of works is about 1,560. Apart from the two medical inspectors and the two dangerous trades inspectors, the total number of the ordinary staff available for their inspection (as part of their normal duties) is 124.