§ Mr. D. Jonesasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is the total strength of the Alkali Inspectorate, including the Chief Inspector and his deputy; how many districts there are in the country; and what areas the separate districts cover.
§ Mr. BevinsAt present ten, including one inspector employed on special duties. There are seven districts in England and Wales but the number will be increased when the Inspectorate has been increased. As the boundaries of the districts are drawn by reference to industries and not to administrative areas they cannot be described.