§ Mr. Harold Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the number of inspectors in each of the inspectorates of the Health and Safety Executive; and how this compares with the numbers in post on 1 May.
§ Mr. MayhewThe number of inspectors in post in each of the inspectorates of the Health and Safety Executive at the most recent practicable date compared with 1 May 1979 is as follows:
Inspectorate 1 May 1979 1 October 1979 Agricultural 191 188 Alkali and clean air 47 48 Explosives 15 15 Factory (general and specialists) 960 977 Mines and quarries 117 115 Nuclear installations 107 106