HC Deb 30 July 1951 vol 491 c152W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total number of officials authorised to carry out inspections and investigation in business premises without a search warrant; and how many such inspections were carried out in 1950.

Mr. Jay,

pursuant to his reply [OFFICIAL REPORT, 15th February, 1951; Vol. 484, c. 87], supplied the following:

Mr. Jay

This information is not available centrally, and I do not consider that the time and labour involved in collecting it would be justifiable, particularly in present circumstances.