HC Deb 14 December 1948 vol 459 c129W
116. Mr. A. Edward Davies

asked the Minister of Labour if he will give the comparative numbers of factory inspectors for the years 1945, 1946, 1947 and 1948.

Mr. Isaacs

The numbers on 1st December of each year are as follows: 1945, 352; 1946, 330; 1947, 316; 1948, 329.

117. Mr. A. Edward Davies

asked the Minister of Labour if he is satisfied that his Department has a sufficient number of factory inspectors to ensure the proper observance of factory regulations and the provision of healthy industrial conditions.

Mr. Isaacs

No. The Civil Service Commission are about to hold a competition for further appointments.

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