§ 57. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Labour the average time which elapses after a serious factory accident before the inspector visits the factory to inspect the scene of the accident; and if he has sufficient factory inspectors to meet the growing requirements.
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§ Mr. CarrSuch an average period cannot be calculated. Fatal accidents are investigated at once and other serious accidents as soon as possible. As to the number of inspectors, I would refer the hon. Member to the recent White Paper on the Staffing and Organisation of the Factory Inspectorate.