§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Minister of Labour how many factory inspectors there were in England and Wales in the years 1960 to 1964 and in the latest year for which figures are available; and what is the average frequency of their visits to factories.
§ Mr. GunterThe number of H.M. Inspectors of Factories is shown in the following table.
Year England Wales Great Britain January, 1960 … 362 17 409 January, 1961 … 368 17 415 January, 1962 … 377 17 426 January, 1963 … 391 18 447 January, 1964 … 406 19 466 January, 1967 … 418 21 481 June, 1967 … 419 22 486 The present programme of general inspection is designed with the intention of ensuring that every factory receives a thorough general inspection at least once every four years. But factories where there are particular hazards or which require special advice or attention in fact receive visits more frequently.