§ Mr. Spriggsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will report on the present strength of local authority building inspectors; whether they are now able to cover all building sites adequately; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacCollThis is a matter for the local authorities themselves and they are not required to supply my right hon. Friend with details of staffing strength; I would, however, refer my hon. Friend to the report of the Mallaby Committee on the Staffing of Local Government and in particular Appendix C. Tables 1 and 2, which contain figures based on a sample taken in September, 1964.