§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the usual method of training social security inspectors; and what criteria candidates for the inspectorate have to fulfil.
§ Mr. OrmeSocial security inspectors are appointed, under Section 144 of the Social Security Act 1975, from the ranks of executive officers and any officer of that grade is eligible for appointment. Training methods for inspectors vary throughout the regions but are all designed to equip inspectors with the necessary knowledge and expertise to carry out their duties.