HC Deb 11 April 1972 vol 834 cc159-61W
Mrs. Doris Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will now strengthen Her Majesty's Factory Inspectorate to provide a more effective force for the prevention of accidents.

Mr. Dudley Smith

The number of factory inspectors has increased by 33 per cent. over the past four years from 535 on 1st April, 1968, to 712 on 1st April, 1972.

Policy for the future will need to be reviewed in the light of the report of the Committee on Safety and Health under Lord Robens which is expected during the summer.

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