HC Deb 31 March 1981 vol 2 c72W
35. Dr. M. S. Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress has been made in filling the outstanding vacancies in the Medicines Inspectorate.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

An additional inspector was due to take up post on 30 March 1981, thereby increasing the number from 16 to 17 inspectors. It is hoped to recruit a further two inspectors following a recent recruitment competition. A new recruitment competition will be mounted as soon as possible to bring the number of inspectors up to a total of 21.