HC Deb 13 November 1985 vol 86 cc179-80W
Mr. Tom Cox

asked the Paymaster General what was the number of electrical inspectors in each of the last 10 years; and what is the present number.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The number of electrical inspectors employed by the Health and Safety Executive is as follows:

1 November Number
1975 37
1976 46

1 November Number
1977 49
1978 50
1979 51
1980 46
1981 45
1982 43
1983 41
1984 40
1985 37

One new electrical inspector is expected to take up post shortly and further recruitment is planned in the next few months.