§ Mr. Skeetasked the Minister of Health how many public health inspectors are employed by local authorities in England and Wales; and what steps are now being taken to remedy the shortage, particularly in view of extra responsibilities that will devolve on inspectors following the enactment of the Housing Act 1964.
§ Mr. BraineInformation is not available centrally, but the number is estimated at about 5,000. The Public Health Inspectors' Education Board is at present engaged upon a re-assessment of the current position and future needs with the help of the local authority associations, but the results are not yet available.