§ Dr. Summerskillasked the Minister of Labour what steps he is taking to strengthen the factory inspectorate, in view of the rise in the number of accidents at work.
§ Mr. GunterThere has been a net gain of 11 inspectors in 1964 and there are now 474 factory inspectors in post. The authorised cadre is 517 posts, which includes 42 posts added this year to take account of new responsibilities under the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, and every effort is being made to recruit up to this figure. The work of the Factory Inspectorate is of great importance but an improvement in industrial safety standards also requires a great development of safety organisation in industry.