HC Deb 23 November 1981 vol 13 c295W
41. Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what shortfall there is in the establishment of the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate.

Mr. Waddington

The present strength of the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate is 97. Budgetary provision is available for 102 inspectors, and if suitable recruits could be found, extra resources would be made available to pay for another four.