§ Mr. COMYNS-CARRasked the Minister of Labour how many persons are employed on duties of inspection under the Ministry of Labour, and at what annual cost, classified in each case according to the purpose of the inspection?
§ Mr. SHAWThere are 39 officers of the Ministry of Labour appointed for inspection duties under the Trade Boards Acts, at an annual cost of £19,410, including cost-of-living bonus. Inspection in connection with non-compliance with the Unemployment Insurance Acts is undertaken by the Ministry of Health and Scottish Board of Health.