§ Mr. Bevinsasked the Minister of Labour whether he proposes to take any action to remedy the shortage of factory inspectors as referred to in the Report of the Chief Inspector of Factories for 1949.
§ Mr. RobensAs a result of the autumn, 1950, competition, the vacancies in the 155W authorised strength of the factory inspectorate should be reduced by 16, when all the successful candidates take up duty. It is hoped to reduce considerably the remaining vacancies by two further competitions which are being held this year. One competition is already in progress.