§ 66. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many vacancies existed in the Inspector of Mines Department during each of the past five years.
§ Mr. Ridley11 vacancies arose in the Mines and Quarries Inspectorate in the five years from 1967 to 1971—none in 1967, seven in 1968, two in 1969, none in 1970 and two in 1971. The only vacancy outstanding is due to be filled shortly.