§ 9. Mr. A. Lewisasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that there are only three factory inspectors allocated to the 1,400 factories in the West Ham area and that if each factory received a substantial inspection it would take two years before the completion of such inspections; and whether, in view of the need for adequate inspection of factories in this area, he will increase the number of inspectors.
§ Mr. RobensSteps are being taken to increase the total number of inspectors. I have looked into the position at West Ham and it does not appear to me that that area is getting less than a fair share of the services of the existing staff.