§ 96. Mr. Masonasked the Minister of Labour if he will consider setting up a department within the Factory Inspectorate to select and specially train inspectors for the atomic energy power stations.
§ Mr. CarrA training programme is being carried out covering protection against radiation hazards in industry generally, including atomic energy power stations. Four inspectors in the Chemical and Engineering Branch and 21 inspectors in the districts have already been trained, and 50 more are to be trained, under this programme. In addition, two inspectors in the Chemical and Engineering Branch have received training in the design, maintenance and running of reactors. It is not considered necessary to set up a special department.