HC Deb 06 May 1958 vol 587 cc92-3W
65. Mr. Nabarro

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he will state the strength of the Alkali Inspectorate and annual cost, respectively, at the date the Clean Air Act reached the Statute Book and at 1st May, 1958; and what further increase in strength, establishment, coverage, penetration, and cost he estimates will become necessary to accommodate the added responsibilities of the Inspectorate consequent upon the transfers delineated in the Clean Air Alkali Works Order, 1958.

Mr. Bevins

The figures asked for in the first part of the Question are, respectively, 10 at an annual cost of £17,480, and 19, at an annual cost of £33,730. My right hon. Friend proposes to recruit nine more Inspectors in the next year, at an additional cost of about £14,000.